Definitions
Define arrogant
arrogant (adj): overbearingly proud; haughty
Synonym for amiable
friendly, welcoming
Use menacingly in a sentence
The big, dark thunderclouds moved menacingly across the sky and threatened to rain out our game.
Exasperated means:
a) hella excited
b) wicked bored
c) super frustrated
Exasperated means:
c) super frustrated
She flirted __, trying to charm the room.
She flirted coquettishly, trying to charm the room.
Define undistinguished
undistinguished (adj): lacking distinction; unexceptional
Opposite of futile
useful, meaningful
Use coquettishly in a sentence
During mating season, the male flamingo is known to strut coquettishly to grab the attention of females.
Eccentric means:
a) odd
b) electric
c) foreign
Eccentric means:
a) odd
His rule was harsh and cruel. A true ___.
His rule was harsh and cruel. A true tyrant.
Define assimilation
assimilation (n): the folding of a less dominant culture into a more dominant culture
Synonym for tyrant
oppressor, dictator
Use forlorn in a sentence
Kai looked forlorn after sadly discovering that the fridge and pantry shelves were all empty.
Desperation means:
a) known to sweat profusely
b) driven to take great risks
c) taking a vacation
Desperation means:
b) driven to take great risks
They folded into the dominant culture through ___
They folded into the dominant culture through assimilation.
Define oppressive
oppressive (adj): unjustly inflicting hardship, especially on a subordinate group
Antonym of cliche
unique, one of a kind, novel, new
Use insinuate in a sentence
When dealing with gossip, I like to insinuate that I know something and let others fill in the full story.
Furtively means:
a) obviously
b) openly
c) secretly
Furtively means:
c) secretly
The plan was disorganized and chaotic — completely ___.
The plan was disorganized and chaotic — completely haphazard.
Define ludicrous
ludicrous (adj): laughably ridiculous
Synonym for tentative
cautious, careful
Use haphazard in a sentence
The papers and school supplies were strewn in a haphazard mess on the teacher's desk.
Exuberance means:
a) hella excited
b) wicked bored
c) super frustrated
Exuberance means:
a) hella excited
He looked lost, sad, and hopeless — truly ___.
He looked lost, sad, and hopeless — truly forlorn.