Definition 1
to look down on intensely or feel contempt for; dislike strongly
despise
The wise _____________ ruled the kingdom with fairness and courage.
Monarch
bold, to be determined
aggressive
They stayed in a __________ hotel with soft beds and a beautiful ocean view.
luxurious
Antonyms: poor, plain, simple, modest
Synonyms: rich, elegant, pleasurable, lavish, extravagant, fancy
a very small copy, model, or painting
on a very small scale
miniature
We had to _____________ the soccer game because it started to rain heavily.
Postpone
to join or be together as partners, allies,
associate
A small ____________ happened when he spilled juice on his homework.
mishap
Synonyms: careful, watchful, wary, guarded
Antonyms: daring, reckless, wild
to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion
straggle
A few students began to _____________ into the classroom after the bell rang.
straggle
to affect so deeply as to make helpless
overwhelm
Please don’t ___________ in the hallway after class; go straight to your next lesson.
linger
Antonyms: to love, admire, esteem, adore, praise
Synonyms: to hate, scorn, detest, loathe
direct and outspoken in a goodnatured way
bluff
She has a ___________ imagination that helps her write exciting stories.
vivid
to stretch or reach across
span
Her family decided to ___________ to Canada for better job opportunities.
emigrate
Synonyms: deceptive, false, tricky, inaccurate
Antonyms: direct, honest, true, accurate, straightforward
dislike strongly
despise
Climbing over the tall wall was the biggest ___________ in the race.
obstacle
able to change or to take in new ideas
flexible
It is wrong to _________ others by telling lies.
deceive
Antonyms: broken, discontinuous, interrupted
Synonyms: ongoing, endless, ceaseless, unbroken, constant, perpetual