1. Clue: acquit = not guilty
When the verdict was read, the defendant
was acquitted of all charges.
Ex: acquitted of the crimes, acquit the suspect, acquitted of murder
2. Clue: cherish = treasure
At 100 years of age, the things Mrs. Mann
cherished most were the memories of her
childhood.
Ex: cherish an heirloom; cherish a picture
3. Clue: dignity shows class
Mr. Williams accepted his failure with dignity and
class.
Ex: dignity in a hopeless situation,; retain your
dignity; dignity when insulted
4. Clue: Barbarous Bob
There are still many places in the world
today where people are forced to live in
barbarous conditions.
Ex: a barbarous attack, a barbarous ruler;
barbarous times
5. Clue: hostile opponents
The idea to place lights on the local ballfields met
with hostile opposition from nearby residents.
Ex: hostile actions; hostile forces