Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means pay attention to, or "heed." To "heed" means to listen to a warning or advice. Additionally, "penalize" means punish for some wrongdoing; "embellish" means add detail to, decorate, exaggerate; "meddle" means interfere with; "adjust" means alter, change.

Which of these verbs describes something a group might do in response to the protests of another group? The correct answer is "acquiesce" which means give in to the demands of, accept the conditions of. Additionally, "acclaim" means widely praise; "devastate" means completely destroy; "entice" means tempt, lure and trap; "ransack" means search wildly, destroy in a chaotic manner.

To begin with "secluded" means private, away from others, protected. So, which of these is a verb that describes fixing a boat in one place? The correct answer is "anchored." To "anchor" means to fix in place. Additionally, "squander" means waste; "venerate" means deeply respect; "admonish" means scold, punish, yell at; "confound" means confuse, bewilder.

The officials made a "joint" decision, so they must have talked about a decision together or "conferred." To "confer" either means to give a distinction to or to discuss opinions about. Additionally, "infuse" means inject with, fill with, put into; "dissuade" means convince someone to change their mind; "quell" means subdue, bring to an end, put down; "proliferate" means spread wildly.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must be a verb that relates to overcoming difficulties, getting past obstacles. The correct answer is therefore "surmount." To "surmount" means to overcome something challenging in order to achieve something. Additionally, "heed" means pay attention to, listen to a warning; "bellow" means shout, yell; "dismount" means get down from; "pilfer" means steal.

The verb used in this sentence must relate to the beneficial effects of eating healthy food. The correct answer is therefore "nourished." To "nourish" is to provide energy, in the form of food. Additionally, "squander" means waste; "endorse" means publicly support; "vegetate" means live a dull, lazy life; "stifle" means hold back, prevent from doing.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something like highlighted, added emphasis to. So, the correct answer is "accented." To "accent" means to say something in a different tone so as to make the point stand out. Additionally, "adorn" means decorate; "allude" means imply, insinuate, hint at; "anchor" means fix in place, keep something steady; "atone" means seek forgiveness for, make amends for.

If the subject is in a lot of pain it makes sense that it would be impossible to relieve, soothe, make better, calm his suffering. So, the correct answer is "ameliorate" which means relieve, lessen the intensity of. Additionally, "herd" means gather, or force, together; "carp" means complain at length about; "bluff" means tell a lie using false confidence; "lure" means attract, tempt.

As the man was able to get the project finished early it makes sense to say that he was able to "expedite" the process. To "expedite" means to do something to help the progress of something that makes it quicker, to accelerate the progress of something. Additionally, "rue" means regret; "warble" means sing; "hypnotize" means put to sleep; "slander" means speak out against in a way that is attacking and possibly untrue.

The antisocial behavior of some guests would be likely to spoil, ruin a ceremony, so the correct answer is "marred." Additionally, "impaled" means stabbed; to "bustle" means to move about in a hurried but organized fashion; "amass" means gather, collect; "germinate" means plant and grow.