Demonstrate Qualitative Facilitate

- Demonstrate
v. to do as an example v. gives evidence for
Could you demonstrate the dance move for me? This book's use of words such as "grim" and "bleak" demonstrates the author's mournful tone.

- Qualitative
adj. involving qualities of something (features and content)
I noticed a qualitative change in her paintings.

- Facilitate
v. to aid the progress of
In grad school, advisors facilitate students' research and offer constructive criticism.

Scrutinize Malicious Predecessor

- Scrutinize
v. to examine carefully and critically
The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.

- Malicious
adj. harmful, spiteful
The malicious spirit drove out the inhabitants from their home.

- Predecessor
n. someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)
My predecessor gave me many tips for running the office.

Readily Avenue Avid

- Readily
adv. right away and without difficulty
Water was readily available at different points in the race.

- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.

- Avid
adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
Gerald is an avid soccer fan.

Boost Plausible Diligence

- Boost
n. an increase or growth v. to increase or make grow
The boost in profits was a welcome change. In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers.

- Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.

- Diligence
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
Diligence and confidence will get you far in life.

Obsolete Tremendous Diligence

- Obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.

- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!

- Diligence
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
Diligence and confidence will get you far in life.

Foment Materialistic Counterproductive

- Foment
v. to stir up
The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

- Materialistic
adj. superficial; focus on material possessions
Many people accuse Americans of being materialistic.

- Counterproductive
adj. hindering the achievement of a goal
Bill's idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.

Emit Fundamental Bear

- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.

- Fundamental
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.

- Bear
v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child last year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can't bear her complaining any longer!

Spawn Artificial Brevity

- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.

- Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.

- Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.

Ambiguous Eminent Foment

- Ambiguous
adj. unclear or vague in meaning
Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted.

- Eminent
adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status
Our town made news when the eminentmagician came to perform at our local theater.

- Foment
v. to stir up
The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

Apex Bolster Acquisition

- Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.

- Bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.

- Acquisition
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.