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pres • tige n., standing or influence in general opinion. After creating its large central park, the town enjoyed increased prestige in the region.

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al • li • ance n., association or unit to benefit members. The city’s Northern neighborhoods formed an alliance to fight crime.

pros • per • i • ty n., condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being. Fred’s store enjoyed prosperity after introducing new merchandise.

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prin • ci • pal adj., most important; chief. The principal reason I joined the team was to stay in shape.

ruth • less adj., merciless or cruel. The ruthless sergeant made the soldiers walk for days without food.

di • rec • tive n., order or form of guidance. The police chief’s directive called for all citizens to be on the lookout for the criminal.

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op • po • si • tion n., contrary action or condition. Opposition to the plan led the town board to vote it down.

in • tol • er • a • ble adj., unbearable. My shoes were so tight that the pain was intolerable.

om • i • nous adj., forboding or foreshadowing evil. The ominous sound of the hurricane alarms caused citizens to panic.

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en • rage v., fill with rage; anger. Joan enrages her friends by telling lies about them. enraged, adj.

for • feit v., lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime. John forfeited his allowance by failing to mow the lawn.

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trans • lu • cent adj., permitting the passage of light. The translucent curtains let in the morning sun.

gal • lant • ry n., show of marked courtesy, amorous attention, or bravery. The knight’s gallantry impressed the princess.