The authorities, fearing a ______ of their power, called for a military state in the hopes of restoring order.
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Subversion (n.) means an overthrow, as from the foundation.
Johan argued, “If you know about a crime but don’t report it, you are ______ in that crime because you allowed it to happen.”
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Complicit (adj.) means participating in or associated with a questionable act or a crime.
Her ______ display of tears at work did not impress her new boss, who felt she should try to control her emotions.
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Maudlin (adj.) means excessively and weakly sentimental or tearfully emotional.
With a(n) ______ grin, the boy quickly slipped the candy into his pocket without his mother’s knowledge.
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Nefarious (adj.) means wicked, vicious, or evil.
With her ______ eyesight, Krystyna spotted a trio of deer on the hillside and she reduced the speed of her car.
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Keen (adj.) means being extremely sensitive or responsive; having strength of perception.
After making ______ remarks to the President, the reporter was not invited to return to the White House pressroom.
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Irreverent (adj.) means lacking respect or seriousness; not reverent.
Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room: a week-old tuna sandwich that one of the children had hidden in the closet.
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Fetid (adj.) means having a foul or offensive odor, putrid.
After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty, food-encrusted dishes became ______.
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Malodorous (adj.) means having a foul-smelling odor.
If you will not do your work of your own ______, I have no choice but to penalize you if it is not done on time.
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Volition (n.) means accord; an act or exercise of will.
Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______ his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown.
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To abdicate (v.) means to formally relinquish or surrender power, office, or responsibility.