ScantyAdjectiveMeager; sparse

The teenager’s salary was scanty; he would never have enough money to buy a new car working for minimum wage.

                                  

Clamor

VerbTo loudly cry out; to shout

The fans clamored their cheers of happiness when their team won the game.

                       

Volition

NounChoice; option

I made the volition to go to college immediately after high school.

                 

Surmise

VerbTo suppose; to guess

I surmised that the students would not be prepared for the quiz.

                          

Consolidate

VerbTo combine; to unite

I consolidated my money into one checking account.

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Many argue that abortion is not a practical __________ for teenage pregnancy.The young sisters ____________ their money in order to buy their mother a present for her birthday.The portions of the dinner were __________, so we went out for ice cream later on to satisfy our lingering hunger.Olivia __________ that her mother would tell her “no” before the question was even asked.The students __________ the answer in the review game before hitting their buzzer.