abate
To become less strong, severe, or intense
We waited inside until the heavy rain began to abate before walking home.
assimilate
To become part of a new culture or group or adapt to a new environment
It took the immigrant family a few years to assimilate into their new community.
concede
To admit that something is true, or to accept that you have lost or failed, often reluctantly
After losing the election, the candidate finally conceded defeat to her opponent.
dissipate
To gradually scatter, go away, or disappear or cause something to disappear
The morning fog slowly dissipated as the sun rose higher in the sky.
erratic
Not following a regular or expected pattern; changing suddenly and unpredictably
The bus service is very erratic, so sometimes you wait an hour and other times two buses come at once.
flourish
A showy gesture
She ended her presentation with a flourish to highlight her main points.
impulsive
Acting hastily without thinking carefully about the results
He made an impulsive decision to quit his job without having another one ready.
longevity
The ability to live for a considerable amount of time
Scientists believe that a healthy diet and regular exercise contribute to longevity.
malleable
Easily shaped, changed, bent, or influenced
Young children's minds are very malleable, so the experiences they have early in life are very important.
obstruct
To block from view
The fallen tree completely obstructed our view of the road ahead.
render
To show in, or as in, a picture
The artist rendered a beautiful portrait of his subject.
rueful
Feeling or showing pain, regret or sorrow about something that has happened
She gave a rueful smile when she remembered all the opportunities she had missed in her youth.
subordinate
subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
In that company, all department managers are subordinate to the general director.
tarry
To stay somewhere longer than necessary or to be slow in leaving
Do not tarry after school today because dinner will be ready early tonight.
transgression
An action that breaks a law, rule, or moral standard
The teacher warned the students that any further transgressions would result in a call to their parents.
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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