Week 1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Instill | verb 1. gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind. inculcate, implant, ingrain My father attempted to instill a good work ethic in my brother but it didn't work. |
Ridicule | noun 1.the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior. mockery, derision, laughter A bully ridiculed my friend by calling him fat, but he got in trouble. |
Falter | verb 1.start to lose strength or momentum. hesitate, delay, stall Her smile faltered as she got disturbing news during the pageant. |
Assailant | noun 1.a person who physically attacks another. attacker, mugger, assaulter The assailant was beaten by an old lady as he tried to rob her in an airport. |
Peril | noun 1. serious and immediate danger. danger, jeopardy, risk, The child didn't understand the peril of standing in the street as he ran after the ball. |
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