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Vocabulary #24
5 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a very close friend, pal, chum | crony |
| a hatred, ill-will; actively opposed or hostile to something or someone | enmity |
| very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot | fervent |
| to plunge straight down; a weight fastened to a line | plummet |
| tireless, persistence, continuing with vigor | unflagging |
| The heavy rain began to _______________ from the sky just as the soccer game started. | plummet |
| The brave firefighter showed an ________________ devotion to duty by staying late to make sure everyone in the building was safe. | unflagging |
| The student council president stood on the stage to deliver a __________ plea for unity, asking all the seventh graders to work together and be friends. | fervent |
| After losing the final battle, the villagers felt ________________ toward their conquerors because they did not want to be ruled by a different king. | enmity |
| The star player walked across the gym floor surrounded by a group of________________ who carried his gym bag and cheered after every shot he took during practice. | crony |