separation super – above the highest, above the rest last year, the seattle seahawks were the...
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superlative
The highest, above the rest Last year, the Seattle Seahawks were
the superlative team in the NFL. They won the Superbowl!
superfluous
beyond what is required, extra I find toppings on pizza except for
cheese to be superfluous. They are not needed!
concise
Saying or writing much in few words By giving a one page limit, Ms.
Pierantozzi was trying to teach her students to be concise.
herbicide
A substance for killing plants, especially weeds
Every spring my mom sprays the weeds in our yard with herbicide to kill them.
precise
Clearly expressed; exact; accurate in every detail
The measurements in this cartoon are not precise at all. A smidge, a dollop, and a pinch are not exact measurements.
analyze
To look at something carefully by attention to its parts
The detective had to analyze the crime scene in order to find clues to the murder.
catalyst
A force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences
Ghandi served as a catalyst for the nonviolent political change adopted by Martin Luther King, Jr.
absolve
To relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon a sin
I went to confession to ask a priest to absolve or forgive my sins.
resolute
Determined, unshakable Harry Potter is resolute in his quest to end
Lord Voldemort; he is determined to make the wizarding world safe from the dark wizard.