CEASE
Example:​
Often times in war, a ​
cease​
-fire is
called, halting all fighting, though it may not
permanently fix the problem.
Definition: ​
To bring or come to an end
CONJURE
Example:​
A common magic trick is ​
conjuring​
an
item, such as a rabbit, out of an apparently
empty hat.
Definition: ​
To make something appear
unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by
magic
DESIRE
Example:​
Cold and snowy winters in upstate
New York make everyone ​
desire​
summer by
March.
Definition: ​
A strong feeling of wanting to have
something or wishing for something to happen
EXCELS
Example:​
In the championship game, the
Carolina Panthers clearly ​
excelled​
more than
the Arizona Cardinals, winning 49-15. Definition: ​
Be exceptionally good at or
proficient in an activity or subject
FRANK
Example:​
Pinocchio’s growing nose was a
definite giveaway that he was not being ​
frank​
. Definition: ​
Open, honest and direct in speech or
writing
GRACIOUS
Example:​
It is considered ​
gracious​
of a man to
push a woman’s chair in at dinner. Definition: ​
Courteous, kind and pleasant
HASTE
Example:​
Buddy the Elf had to run across the
street with ​
haste​
in order to avoid being hit by
the taxis.
Definition: ​
Excessive speed or urgency of
movement or action; hurry
HEIR
Example:​
After Queen Elizabeth of England
dies, the ​
heir​
to the throne is her oldest son,
Prince Charles, followed by Prince William and
his son, Prince George. Definition: ​
A person legally entitled to the
property or rank of another on that person’s
death
INFINITE
Example:​
Since astronauts cannot travel
throughout all of space and have no idea how
big it really is, it is considered to be ​
infinite​
. Definition: ​
Limitless or endless in space, extent
or size; impossible to measure or calculate
INQUIRE
Example:​
After searching for weeks for a job,
Addison became excited to ​
inquire​
about what
the bookstore had available.
Definition: ​
To ask for information from
someone
VANITY
Example:​
Some people argue that constantly
taking selfies and posting them on social media
shows the ​
vanity​
of today’s teenagers. Definition: ​
Excessive pride in or admiration of
one’s own appearance or achievements