Ersatz-Divulge

• Def (adj.): (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else; imitation

  • “I replaced my creamer with an ___ from a foreign company.”

  Ersatz
• Def (n.):  a slow sentimental or romantic song.

  • “We danced to a ___ at the party.”

  Ballad
• Def (n.): a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.

  • “I vowed to never be a ___. I prefer to stand out.

  Conformist
• Def (n.): a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

  • “My nanny has a ___ for heavily seasoned food.”

  Predilection
• Def (n.):  a large or excessive amount of (something).

  • “Our community has a ___ of resources for the needy.”

  Plethora
• Def (adj.): (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

  • “The party had a ___ atmosphere.”

  Convivial
• Def (adj.): characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound

  • “The ___ cry of the birds annoyed me.”

  Strident
• Def (adj.):  feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

  • The ___ child asked his mom for forgiveness.”

  Penitent
• Def (adj.): (of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).

  • “The endeavor was ___ with danger.”

  Fraught
• Def (v.): take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

  • “The minions tried to ___ the power of their leader.”

  Usurp
• Def (v.):  express disapproval of.

  • “My mom ___ my outfit.”

  Deprecate
• Def (v.): disparage or belittle (something).

  • “He ___ his mother’s career.”

  Deprecate
• Def (v.): drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

  • “We ___ at HOCO and woke up in an unknown place.”

  Carouse
• Def (adj.):  able to perceive or feel things.

  • “The goal of scientists is to make robots ___.”

  Sentient
• Def (adj.): deprived of or lacking (something).

  • “The classroom was ___ of warmth and joy.”

  Bereft
• Def (adj.): (of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure.

  • “The ___ child struggled throughout his childhood.”
  • Bereft
• Def (n.):  a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well; affinity 

  • “I formed a good ___ with my roommates.”

  Rapport
• Def (n.):  moral corruption; wickedness.

  • “Sienna did ___ to her best friend.”

  Depravity
• Def (adj.): (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

  • “The taco truck charged ___ prices for mediocre tacos.”

  Exorbitant
• Def (n.):  an act or process of merging.

  • “Not many schools have the ___ of incredible academics and strong social life.”

  Confluence
• Def (adj.):  including or containing people from many different countries; multiracial 

  • “I value Columbia University’s ___ student body.”

  Cosmopolitan
• Def (v.): make known (private or sensitive information).

  • “Kimmie’s oblivious personality prompts her to ___ peoples’ secrets.”

  Divulge