Def (v.): display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance; to display or obtrude oneself to public notice; to show off
“Phara ___ her pulchritude around the older ladies.”
Flaunt
Def (v.): appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening.
“Figures ___ in the depth of the woods.”
Loom
Def (v.): to take shape as an impending occurrence
“A financial crisis ___ ahead the Rodriguez family.”
Loom
Def (v.): deep blue in color like a clear sky.
“She skinny-dipped in the ___ waters.”
Cerulean
Def (v.): (of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
“The caterpillar ___ into a beautiful butterfly.”
Molt
Def (n.): a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped; emerging, arising
“The butterfly flew with its ___ wings.”
Fledging
Def (n.): a young bird that has just fledged.
“The bird fed her ___ worms.”
Fledging
Def (v.): fasten (a door or gate) with a latch.
“She ___ her door as she heard someone knock on the door.”
Latch
Def (v.): to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms —used with on or onto
“She ___ the burden on her shoulders.”
Latch
Def (n.): a long and determined attempt to achieve, change, or stop something because of your strong beliefs; a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
“The group of activists endeavored in a ___ to achieve gender equality.”
Crusade
Def (n.): the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; hope, expectation
“The ___ that he will come back for his children is low.”
Prospect
Def (n.): a mental picture of a future or anticipated event; vision, idea, thought, contemplation
“The ___ of losing their home is agonizing”
Prospect
Def (n.): chances or opportunities for success or wealth; potential
"This product has great ___.”
Prospect
Def (adj.): having a luster resembling that of mother-of-pearl; pearly luster
“She blew ___ bubbles in the backyard.”
Pearlescent
Def (v.): give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress; to show pain or embarrassment and for a short time in the face, often moving the head back at the same time
“She stubbed her toe and ___.”
Wince
Def (n.): a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
"The researchers came across an ___ during their project.”
Enigma
Def (v.): weave or become woven together.
“She bought a knitted shirt of ___ fabrics.”
Interweave
Def (v.): to mix or blend together; connect; link
“In her essay, she ___ her Hispanic heritage and LGBTQ+ identity.
Interweave
Def (n.): a cause of great trouble or suffering.
“Diabetes is a ___ in a sweet-tooth’s life.”
Tribulation
Def (n.): a state of great trouble or suffering.
“She was in ___ after catching her father cheating.”
Tribulation
Def (adv.): with sincere and intense conviction; seriously.
“The headmaster spoke so ___ about the Class of 2028; you could sense the emotion in her voice.”
Earnestly
Def (adj.): tireless; persistent; tenacious
“Her ___ determination to escape the town worked in the end.”
Unflagging
Def (adj.): beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing; growing, expanding, or developing rapidly
“He could no longer hide his ___ feelings for his neighbor, Max.”
Burgeoning
Def (adj.): not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty; determined
“She was ___ in the way she spoke with people.”
Unflinching
Def (adj.): having a strong, pleasant taste; flavorful, delectable
“Adanna prepared a ___ meal for her husband.”
Sapid
Def (adj.): complete in every respect; absolute
“Your parents have ___ authority to search your room.”