- 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.