adequate:
enough
The a______ amount of food was just enough to sustain the family.
admirable:
deserves respect or approval
The soldier's a______ bravery in the face of danger was commended by his superiors.
amateur:
not a professional
The young musician was still an a______ , but he showed great potential.
amateurish:
not skilled
The artwork displayed at the gallery opening was quite a______ compared to the professional quality pieces usually shown
amplifier:
an electrical device that makes sounds louder
The a______turned up the volume of the music, filling the room with sound.
audition:
giving short performance to show one is suitable for a role
Having a dream to become a singer, Pammy a______ in a singing competition.
atmospheric:
creates a special feeling/mood
The dark, hazy jazz club had a cozy and a______ feel that set the right mood for the live music.
battered:
damaged by being used a lot
The b______ old car was barely holding together, but it still managed to get him to work.
bizarre:
strange or unusual
The b______ behavior of the customer left the cashier completely puzzled.
breadline:
the line that differentiate between extremely poor
people and those that are not
Many families struggled to stay above the b______ and avoid falling into poverty during the Great Depression.
cacophony:
an unpleasant mixture of loud noise
The c______ of sounds from the construction site was deafening.
captivating:
extremely interesting and holds attention
The c______ performance of the play left the audience speechless.
drive:
to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something
The strange scene outside the windows d______ students' attentions away from the class.
consensus:
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a
group of people
The the team members have a c______ to move forward with the project.
commission:
to formally ask/choose someone to do a special piece
of work
The art museum c______ a renowned local artist to create a large-scale mural for the main lobby.
cynicism:
the belief that people are only interested in their
own profit
Citizens' c______ towards the government grows due to the uncountable mistakes they have made
charity bazaar:
fundraising sale
The c______ b______ was a popular event, with people coming to buy items and raise money.
decode:
to discover the meaning of information given in a secret
or complicated way
The cypher was difficult to d______ without the proper instructions.
dedication:
the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something
The d______ of the volunteer was evident in the long hours they put in.
deliberately:
intentionally
The suspect left behind unrelated evidences at the crime scene d______ , thinking it would confuse the police investigation.
dormant:
Something that is not active but has the ability to be
active at a later time.
The volcano had been d______ for decades, but it was still closely monitored.
drive:
to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something
The strange scene outside the windows d______ students' attention from the class.
embarrassment:
the feeling of being embarrassed, or something
that makes you feel embarrassed
Spilling her drink in front of everyone, the e______ was written all over her face.
entrepreneurial:
someone who starts their own business or is
good at seeing new opportunities to make money
The e______ spirit of the young business owner was inspiring.
exhilarating:
making you feel very excited and happy
The e______ feeling of crossing the finish line was unforgettable.
fame:
the state of being known or recognized by many people
The f______ of the movie star drew crowds wherever she went.
format:
a pattern, plan, or arrangement, or the way in which
information is arranged
The f______ of the document needed to be revised before it could be submitted.
formulaic:
consisting of fixed and repeated thing
The f______ plot of the movie left the audience feeling bored.
hoarse:
having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or
a cold
The speaker's voice turned h______ from speaking for so long.
hang out:
to spend time in a place or with someone
The friends decided to h______ o______ at the local coffee shop.
interaction:
two or more people or things communicate with or
react to each other
The i______ between the customer and the employee was quite entertaining to watch.
intimacy:
a situation in which you have a close relationship
with someone
The i______ between the two characters was highlighted by the soft lighting.
live-stream:
a broadcast of the video and sound of an event as
it happens
The the event was l______-s______on the internet, allowing people from all over the world to watch.
mind-numbing:
extremely boring
The m______-n______ boredom of the meeting caused several attendees to zone out.
natural:
not involving anything made or done by people
The n______ beauty of the landscape left the hikers in awe.
nuisance:
something that annoys you or causes trouble for you
The n______ of the barking dog kept the neighbors awake all night.
obligation:
the fact that you are forced by rules or laws to do something
Parents have a legal o______ to ensure their child receives an education.
personality:
a famous person
The online cooking p______ launched her own line of kitchen gadgets.
perplexing:
confusing, not knowing how to solve something
The p______ puzzle left the participants scratching their heads.
predictable:
Something that happens in a way or at a time as it
was expected to or was known to do before it happens.
The p______ outcome of the game was a disappointment to the spectators.
profiteer:
a person who takes advantage of a situation in which
other people are suffering to make a profit
The p______ took advantage of the crisis to make a quick buck.
respectively:
indicate that the items or elements being referred
to in the corresponding order that they are listed
John and Emma finished the race in first and fourth place r______.
scarce:
things that are very hard to find, usually used for
describing material or resource
The s______ resources in the region made it difficult for the community to thrive.
scavenger hunt:
a game where participants need to find certain
items or complete certain tasks
The s______ h______ was a fun activity that had the participants searching high and low.
strenuous:
needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort
The s______ workout left the athlete feeling exhausted.
thought-provoking:
subjects that makes you think a lot about
The t______-p______ questions posed by the lecturer sparked a lively discussion.
unscripted:
things that happened which are not written on the
script or planned
The u______ moments during the live performance added to the excitement.
vast:
extremely big
The v______ expanse of the desert stretched out as far as the eye could see.
voyeuristic:
secretly watching other people
The v______ nature of reality shows made some viewers uncomfortable.
wannabe:
a person who is trying to become famous
The w______ actor tried to emulate the mannerisms of the famous star.