Complacent Demonstrate Bittersweet

- Complacent
adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was complacentwith his life as a poet.

- 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.

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

Scorn Peculiar Exacerbate

- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.

- Peculiar
adj. strange, bizarre
Upon entering the abandoned house, Kate experienced a peculiar feeling, as if someone was watching her.

- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.

Allow Unadorned Imprudent

- Allow
v. to permit or consent to
US law allows citizens to speak freely.

- Unadorned
adj. undecorated, plain
Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.

- Imprudent
adj. not cautious or prudent; rash
Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don't be imprudent about money.

Unveil Stark Repudiate

- Unveil
v. to make visible; to reveal
We plan to unveil our plans for the new company project on Sunday.

- Stark
adj. very plain; devoid of any details or features
Looking out at the stark landscape, I felt a keen sense of isolation.

- Repudiate
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.

Facilitate Locomotion Provocative

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

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

- Provocative
adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse
Her nude paintings are considered quite provocative.

Null Conventional Allude

- Null
adj. legally void and ineffective
The government declared their marriage null.

- Conventional
adj. abiding by accepted standards
She lives a conventional life in the suburbs.

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

Peculiar Contradict Ramify

- Peculiar
adj. strange, bizarre
Upon entering the abandoned house, Kate experienced a peculiar feeling, as if someone was watching her.

- Contradict
v. to be in contrast with
The camera footage contradicts his alibi.

- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.

Invoke Facilitate Transparent

- Invoke
v. to call on; to appeal to (e.g., a higher power)
The shaman attempted to invoke a demon.

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

- Transparent
adj. see-through; so thin that light can shine through adj. truthful or easy to perceive
Stained window glass isn't as transparentas regular window glass is. She was transparent about her plans to end her marriage.

Ramify Eloquent Desolate

- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.

- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.

- Desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.

Scrutinize Devise Culmination

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

- Devise
v. to come up with (a plan)
Lana devised a plan to make herself famous.

- Culmination
n. the final act or climax
The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.