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• Def (adj.):  not surprised or worried 

  • “He was ___ when he discovered his wife’s infidelity.”

  Unfazed
• Def (v.): provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction; to spur 

  • “Jamie soon realized that her best friend was indirectly ___ her to break up with her boyfriend.”

  Goad
• Def (adj.): generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence

  • “He had a ___ smile painted over his face when he stepped into the room.”

  Winsome
• Def (adj.): characterized by an oppressive and unpleasant atmosphere.

  • “She couldn’t tolerate her STEM school’s ___ atmosphere.”

  Miasmic
• Def (adj.): producing an unpleasant smell; noxious.

  • “The boy locker’s ___ atmosphere strangled those who walked in.”

  Miasmic
• Def (v.): overcome by emotional pressure or physical force.

  • “The stubborn woman didn’t let her relatives ___ her.”

  Overbear
• Def (adj.): of the same or similar nature : generically alike

  • “Fay thought that taking biology and psychology simultaneously would be easy as they are ___ fields.”

  Cognate
• Def (adj.): related by blood

  • “The ___ families met up.”

  Cognate
• Def (adj.): persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.

  • “The counselor believed the student’s course demands were rather ___.”

  Importunate
• Def (adv.): if something happens importunately, it is annoying because it happens or is asked for repeatedly or forcefully 

  • “Ed constantly invaded others’ privacy, asking questions ___.”

  Imprtunately
• Def (adj.): reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

  • “She wore a ___ outfit to her first day of work.”

  Demure
• Def (adj.):  (of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or valuable; first-rate

  • “This firm’s ___ work attracted the wealthiest families.”

  Sterling
• Def (n.): a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”; a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth 

  • “Jessica repeated the ___ ‘you can achieve anything with enough hard work.’”

  Aphorism
• Def (adj.): (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)

  • “Her ___ attitude earned her teachers’ respect.”

  Incisive
• Def (adj.):  having a very pleasant taste or smell 

  • “We enjoyed the ___ taste of french toast’s ambrosial taste. Our taste buds danced.”

  Ambrosial
• Def (v.): waste (something, especially money or time) recklessly and foolishly.

  • “He ___ his savings at the mall”

  Squander
• Def (v.): allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost.

  • “Throughout middle school, Geoff ___ all the opportunities available.”

  Squander
• Def (n.): engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument.

  • “In my debate class, we engaged in intense ___.”

  Wrangling
• Def (v.): have a long and complicated dispute.

  • “They spent the afternoon ___ about inane things.”

  Wrangle
• Def (v.): use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.

  • “Kenny ___ the business men out of millions of dollars without getting caught.”

  Swindle
• Def (v.): obtain (money) fraudulently.

  • “Camila ___ thousands of dollars from her parent’s business.”

  Swindle
• Def (v.):  to spend (time) doing something pleasant and easy

  • “Gabby lit up a candle and ___ ___ the entire afternoon in her bedroom.”
  • While away
• Def (n.): a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

  • “The government abides by several ___ when trying someone.”

  Precept
• Def (v.): involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

  • “She became ___ in a pesky high school drama.”

  Embroil
• Def (v.):  cause to show the effects of exhaustion or strain.

  • “The preponderance of school work ___ the overachieving high school junior.”

  Frazzle