2. destroy, wipe out
A nuclear bomb would annihilate all
living life within the area.
3. To create a relationship between two
items or events.
There is a correlation between students
who read every night and do well in
class.
4. worth sacrificing to gain an objective
Sharon felt her shoes she hasn’t worn
since last year were expendable in order
to have a clean room.
5. In amounts so small
as to be barely
measurable.
The infinitesimally small sized of
germs helps them sneak inside
our bodies and make us sick.
6. Not working or operating properly
The computer system began
malfunctioning when Regina spilled
her soda on the unit.
7. Something that has or seems to have
contradictory qualities.
It was a paradox that Jonathan passed
the test, but failed the year.
8. Elastic; able to return to the original shape
quickly after being stretched or compresses;
able to recover quickly from misfortune or
difficult.
The football player made a resilient recovery
after becoming injured. He was able to
return to the field after a few months of
recovery.
9. Becoming foul or
rotten from lack of
movement
The stagnating pond
became an eye sore
due to a lack of care
the scum on top of
the water filled the
air with stench.
10. Below the level of consciousness
Cigarette companies in the 50s were known to send
subliminal messages to encourage people to smoke
during movies.
11. Move in waves
The flag undulates as the wind breezes
through the area.
