Definitions
causing shock or dismay; horrific
What is "appalling"?
To accuse, decry, or criticize.
What are synonyms for "denounce"?
native, local, inhabitant
What are antonyms for "alien"?
appalling
What is an adjective?
He ____________ dismisses his son's work.
What is "contemptuously"?
rudely brief
What is "curt"?
To cancel, eliminate, or dismiss.
What are synonyms for "dispel"?
polite, cordial, pleasant
What are antonyms for "curt"?
dispell
What is a verb?
Bossing anyone around was ______ to him.
What is "alien"?
publicly declare to be wrong or evil; criticize
What is "denounce"?
To be discrete, polite, or considerate.
What are synonyms for "tactful"?
indiscreet, insensitive, indelicate
What are antonyms for "tactful"?
denounce
What is a verb?
He spends his nights __________ working on his dissertation.
What is "diligently"?
not having any serious purpose or value
What is "frivolous"?
energetically, enthusiastically, purposefully
peaceful, agreeable, approachable
What are antonyms for "contentious"?
elusive
What is an adjective?
He was impolite, discourteous, and his behavior was __________.
What is "appalling"?
in a scornful way that shows disdain
What is "contemptuously"?
intimidating, imposing, daunting
What are synonyms for "formidable"?
enticing, obvious, forthright
What are antonyms for "elusive"?
diligently
What is an adverb?
The topic of smoking was a _________ issue.
What is "contentious"?