anonymity
noun- condition of being nameless or unknown. Some philanthropists crave the spotlight, but Edith preferred ________ for her altruism.
antagonism
noun - hostility, active opposition. Teenagers sometimes show ________ toward parental suggestions that they clean up their rooms.
coalesce
verb- to grow together; to combine. If the competing groups could ________, they would control the election.
colloquial
adjective - conversational; used in a informal speech or writing. Jeremy was chastised by his English teacher for his ________ compositions.
diminution
noun- a lessening. The ________ in nightly air raids was welcomed by the Londoners.
discerning
adjective - keenly perceptive shrewd. When it came to selecting the correct investments, Paul was quite ________.
eulogy
noun- high praise for a deceased person. When Reverend Foster delivered the ________, he embellished it with a few questionable stories.
euphemism
noun - use of an indirect expression in place of one that is harsh. Since I didn't want to hurt Debby's feelings, I searched for an appropriate ________.
indigent
adjective - poverty stricken. Every Thanksgiving, the despot publicized his gift of turkeys to ________ families.
placid
adjective - outwardly calm or composed; self satisfied; peaceful. The medication made the hyperactive child not only ________ but almost catatonic.
repugnant
adjective - disgusting; loathsome; objectionable; incompatible. Bigotry is ________ to the tradition of our nation.
sequester
verb - to hide or keep away from others; to withdraw into seclusion; to confiscate; to segregate. With no verdict in sight, the judge issued the order to ________ the jury for the night.
terse
adjective - using only a few words but clear to the point; polished. The ________ statement read by the secretary of state was tantamount to the rejection of the treaty.
untenable
adjective - that which cannot be maintained or occupied ; incapable of being defended or held. The lack of heat and hot water made the apartment ________.
virtuoso
noun - one interested in the pursuit of knowledge; one with mastery skill or technique in any field. Even at an early age Carico showed the promise that would one day blossom into the talents of a piano ________.