HOT WORDS 25 - 30
CENSURE Verb To severely criticize; to blame The judge censured Santa Claus in front of the whole courtroom.
CLANDESTINE Adjective Secret, private, concealed Zorro is a clandestine figure in both movies and books. His true identity is unknown.
COMPLACENT Adjective Unconcerned, self-satisfied Garfield’s complacent attitude contributes to his unlikely charm.
COMPLIANCE Noun Conformity to a request or demand McDonald’s did not pass its inspection because it was out of compliance with the health code.
CONCILIATE Verb To soothe anger I have to conciliate the man before he does something we’ll both regret.
CONDONE Verb To allow something to occur without approving My mother did not condone report cards with less than all A’s.