| A | B |
|---|
| vague | not clear or definite. "He gave his mom a vague answer when she asked where he'd been." |
| suspicious | suspecting something, a hint of something wrong. "She was suspicious and didn't believe his excuse." |
| eligible | meeting requirements, able to do or participate in something. "He was eligible to play football because he improved his grades." |
| veered | move or change direction quickly. "The car veered off to the right to avoid hitting the biker." |
| fixated | to get stuck on or focus on something. "She was fixated on the finish line and wouldn't give up." |
| recognition | to acknowledge, to notice, or make it known that you appreciate someone. "He was given recognition for his good deeds." |
| prestige | reputation or influence that comes from success or importance. "The famous rap star has great prestige." |
| dedication | devotion, loyalty, faithfulness. "The players' dedication to their coach was amazing." |
| pore | to look over something or read thoroughly. "She pored over her notes, studying for the final exam." |
| instinctively | natural, not learned, gut feeling. "The mother instinctively reached out to catch her child" |
| controversial | something that causes an argument. "Abortion and gun rights are controversial topics." |
| pervasive | wide-spread. "Alcohol and drug use is a pervasive problem at my high school." |
| prominent | stands out. "The mascot was the prominent feature on their uniforms." |
| multitude | many. "There were a multitude of snacks on the table." |
| evasion | to avoid, "Al Capone was charged with tax evasion." |
| ominous | threatening, something bad is going to happen. "The storm clouds are ominous." |
| notorious | well-known for something bad. "The notorious criminal appeared on the news again." |
| rivals | enemies, competitors. "St. Pat's is one of our rivals in football." |
| fugitive | criminal running away from cops. "The police were following the fugitive in a high-speed car chase." |
| reap | to gather or get something, like a reward. "She will reap the rewards of her studying when she gets an A on her test." |
