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2. Falter -- verb To hesitate or move unsteadily The team lost the game because their confidence faltered in the ninth inning.

3. Despondent – adj. Feeling hopeless; low in spirit The wife was despondent after the death of her husband.

5. Oppressive – adj. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit The 102 degree heat became oppressive after being outside for two hours.

7. Awe -- noun An extreme feeling of admiration or wonder The crowd stood in awe of the fireworks display.

10. Elaborate – adj (not the verb!) Detailed and complicated in design The team played an elaborate hoax on their coach that required the whole school to take part.

11. poise -- noun A dignified, self-confident manner The President must always present himself with poise even when being criticized.

13. commence -- verb To begin As soon as everyone arrives, we will commence the meeting.

15. Tangible -- adj. able to be touched or felt; having substance The defendant was convicted because of the tangible evidence presented in court.