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| v. to tell positively; make a person sure of something (The scientists ___ the public that the new drug was safe.) Related word: |
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| n. anything that is good for a person or thing (Freedom is a great ____ of living in the United States.); v. to do good to or for; Related word: |
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| v. to call for or require (Training the five young dogs ____ much of Marguerite's time.); to assert one's right to; deserve; n. a right or title to something |
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| n. the state in which a person or thing is (The doctor asked the nurse if the patient's ____ had improved.); v. to bring into a desired state of health |
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| n. something furnished or provided (knowledge, ideas, etc.) (The book described the _____ African Americans have made to American history.); money or volunteer help given to a charity; an article, story, poem, etc., sent to a magazine for publication |
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| n. use of energy to do something (It took a lot of ____ to move the stone into place.); hard try; strong attempt; Related word: |
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| v. to put into words (Try to ____ your ideas clearly so that your audience will be able to understand them.); adj. clear and direct; fast; (adv.) by ___; n. an ___ bus, train, elevator, etc.; a method or means of swift transportation; Related word: |
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| adj. closest; nearest; without delay (If an injury receives ____ treatment, it is likely to heal much faster.) |
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| v. to become greater in size number, power, etc. (Stepping on a car's accelerator pedal will ____ the car's speed.); n. amount added; Related word: |
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| n. matter of concern (Tonight the presidential candidates will debate the ____ of health care in the United States.); v. to send out; put forth |
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| v. to be against (Most of the people in our community ___ turning the playground into a parking lot.); try to hinder; Related words: |
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| v. to take part in (We hope many students will ______ in the school play.) Related word: |
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| adj. on time; without delay (The girl gave a ____ reply to the teacher's question.); v. to cause to do something |
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| n. that which happens because of something (The elaborate decorations were a ____ of the children's creativity and hard work.); good or useful effect; v. to happen because of something else |
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| n. a group of persons joined together for a common purpose; human beings living together as a group (Laws are made for the good of ____.) Related words: |
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