Dispatch Capitalize Potent

- Dispatch
v. to send off a message or messenger
The mother dispatched her daughter to their neighbor's house.

- Capitalize
v. to use to your advantage
I'd like to capitalize on your math skills by having your work the cash register.

- Potent
adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect
The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!

Egregious Prompt Emit

- Egregious
adj. extremely bad
After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she'd made an egregiousmistake.

- Prompt
adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act
She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship promptedhim to apply to Harvard.

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

Locomotion Allude Tremendous

- Locomotion
n. movement
Physics involves the study of locomotion.

- Allude
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn't say anything more about it.

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

Avenue Precedent Conceive

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

- Precedent
n. an example or subject from earlier in time
This change in law is without historical precedent.

- Conceive
v. to imagine or come up with
The plan to build the city was originally conceived in the early 1900s.

Bittersweet Analogous Squalid

- Bittersweet
adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness
The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet.

- Analogous
adj. similar but not identical
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.

- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.

Solidarity Fluctuate Prosecute

- Solidarity
n. the joining of commonalities or common purposes among a group
I stood in solidarity with other female students by refusing to wear the school's sexist uniform.

- Fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.

- Prosecute
v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial)
The suspect was prosecuted yesterday.

Secrete Unilateral Frankly

- Secrete
v. to produce or release (a substance)
Trees secrete a sticky substance called sap.

- Unilateral
adj. one-sided
The unilateral decision was deemed unfair by the other party involved.

- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.

Rash Coarse Discord

- Rash
adj. without attention to danger or risk
Her rash decision to pass the car nearly resulted in a crash.

- Coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture adj. lacking refinement or sophistication
The horse's mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed. The queen's coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.

- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.

Counterargument Entail Materialistic

- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.

- Entail
v. to involve or include
A doctoral program entails long nights and a heavy workload.

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

Benevolent Undermine Avenue

- Benevolent
adj. kind, generous
Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.

- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.

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