Synonyms
"She penned, or wrote, a letter to her aunt."
wrote
Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
outgoing
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
tired
The team was elated because they just found out they made the semifinals.
happy
He knew he broke his phalanges when his thumb, pointer, and pinky were bent at odd angles.
fingers
Bill felt remorse - shame - for his harsh words.
shame
The sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold of fall.
hot
The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end with the last event.
events that start from earliest to latest/time order
During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out between the coworkers who hated each other.
fight
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
She hums continuously, or all the time, and it is so annoying.
all the time
While my domesticated cat is sweet and cuddly, the cat that lives in our backyard is feral and attacks all who pass.
a wild animal
The doctor's writing was illegible; no one could read those scribbles!
unable to read
We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
Her collection of antiquities included artifacts like pottery, coins, and jewelry from ancient civilizations.
things from the long ago past.
This situation is a conundrum, just so difficult to solve.
a difficult problem/situation to solve
The painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just plain ugly.
beautiful, like a picture
The house was dilapidated. The windows were broken and rats roamed the floors.
in a state of disrepair
Something in the refrigerator is so putrid, a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door.
decaying or rotting and emitting a bad smell
royal
His animosity of his sister divided the family. He just had so much hatred toward her!
hatred
She was virtuous, unlike her evil twin brother.
having or showing high moral standards
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
not secure/likely to fall apart
I called him a nuisance because he annoyed me with his constant line of questioning.
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
There were several types of gymnosperms in the park, such as pines, firs, and spruces.
plants/trees with needles