1. mollify
The sales clerk had to mollify the angry customer who was upset because she was overcharged for her milk.
Mollify is a verb. Verbs show action.
The mom mollified her toddler having a temper tantrum. (synonym – calmed)
The teacher mollifies her class of students.

2. delineate In her speech, she delineated the city plan with great care.
Delineate is a verb. Verbs show ________.
The teacher delineates the project outline to her students. (synonym – outlines)
You need to delineate your plan to work on the project.

3. degrading
He felt they were degrading him by making him report to the supervisor.
Degrading can be a verb or an adjective. Verbs show _____. Adjectives describe someone or something.
My sworn enemy degraded me in front of my friends. (verb – synonym – talked down to)
Her degrading comment made me feel horrible. (adjective – synonym - belittling)

4. radiate She simply radiates with good humor.
Radiate is a verb. Verbs show _____.
Her beaming smile radiates the entire room. (synonym – lights up)
The sun radiates its warmth. (synonym – projects)

5. obstinate
Meanwhile, remaining obstinate could do the president more harm than good.
Obstinate is an adjective. Adjectives _______ someone or something.
The teacher is obstinate about the project deadline and will not make any extensions.
My mom is obstinate about her decision to ground me for 2 weeks. (synonym – stubborn)

6. invective
As the invective became more heated, pressure built to solve the question the diplomatic way: split the difference.
Invective is a noun. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
My brother’s invective toward his girlfriend caused them to break up. (synonym – accusation)
The politicians used invectives in their debates with each other. (synonym – insults)

7. vermin
It's also important to clean up dead insects or dead vermin, which can be a source of food for vermin.
Vermin is a plural noun. A noun is a ________.
John set up traps in his basement to kill the vermin. (disgusting animals/insects)
When the dog was jumping on the table for food, my dad yelled, “Get down, you vermin!” (synonym – obnoxious creature)

8. analyze
The students analyzed the poem carefully to determine the poet’s meaning.
Analyze is a verb. Verbs show _____.
I analyzed the paintings in the art gallery.
She analyzes the charts in her math book.