When I accidentally deleted several paragraphs of my research paper from the computer, it took ten minutes to retype them.
The invitation list is too long. Unless we delete a few names, the party will be too crowded.
to add
to type
to get rid of
Too much publicity before a trial makes it difficult for lawyers to find impartial jurors, people with no opinion about the case.
"I'm an impartial judge of character," Dolores joked. "I distrust all people equally, without prejudice."
not whole
friendly
fair
Our boss trusts Ramon with the key to the cash register because she knows that he has integrity.
I thought our senator had integrity, so I was shocked to hear that she had taken a bribe.
a good memory
talent
honesty
"A need to see the final episode in your favorite reality show." said the teacher, "is not a legitaimate excuse for missing class."
Any company that guarantees to make all investors millionaires can't possibly be legitimate.
healthy
safe
legal
Ms. Hall is very lenient about late papers. If you hand one in even a week late she doesn't lower your grade.
Mom wouldn't let us feed our poodle during dinner. But Dad, who was more lenient, would look the other way when we slipped the dog something under the table.
honest
easygoing
heartless
Acid rain is the biggest menace to the survival of freshwter fish.
Ron's impatient attitude and his fast, zigzag driving make him a menace on the road.
something noticeable
a puzzle
a danger
Art class was good for Tyroness morale. Each time the teacher praised his drawings, his confidence and enthusiasm increased.
The workers' morale was so low that they constantly complained about the job. The only good part of the day was quitting time.
spirit
sense of right and wrong.
pay
Though young, Rhoda is not naive. Being on her own for so long has made her streetwise.
having had little experience with salespeople, my younger sister is so naive that she believes everything they tell her.
lacking in experience
generous
questioning.
Some people believe that overt racism is easier to deal with than the hidden kind because you can better fight what is out in the open.
Maya's love of reading was overt--books spilled over the shelves in every room of her apartment.
harmful
fair
obvious
Leroy tried to undermine the coach's authority by making jokes about him behind his back.
Numerous floods had undermined the foundation so greatly that the house was no longer safe.