Vocabulary list 2b

(v) to make fun of rudely or unkindly

(n) a rude remark of derision

(adj) bringing in money; profitable

(adj) average, ordinary, undistinguished

(v) to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly

(v) to conquer by force, bring under complete control

(v) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch

(v) to tease, torment by teasing

(adj) brief and to the point

(adj) firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back

Doctor's may get away with ----- scrawls, but you can't.

The batter began to cry when the crowd ----- him for striking out.

The wealthy businessman was constantly on the lookout for ----- ventures that would help him become even wealthier.

Because Janice does not apply herself in school, she is a ----- student.

With the popularity of the Zumba craze, health clubs that feature this exercise have begun to ----- in most cities.

When the settlers first landed on the continent, they tried to ----- the natives and turn them into slaves.

The accusation of child abuse is sure to ----- the teacher's reputation and cost him his job.

In an attempt to ----- me, my personal trainer offered a piece of cake as an incentive for me to finish my three miles on the treadmill.

When Jessie is angry, she only gives ----- responses.

Because Jared was ----- about his decision to not have children, I knew he and I were not destined to be married.