5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) skillful, quick mentally or physically; The dexterous gymnast was the epitome of grace on the balance beam.

(v.) encourage; nurture; support; A good practice routine fosters success. After the severe storm the gardener fostered many of his plants back to health.

(adj.) mediocre; ordinary; We expected the meal to be exceptional, but it was just pedestrian.

(n.) harshness; The man used asperity to frighten the girl out of going. The asperity of the winter had most everybody yearning for spring.