Antonyms
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Friday night, not exciting and active like I usually have.
gloomy
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
burned
The student needed clarification from the teacher: clearer directions, to repeat what he said, and help the student better understand her work.
explain
We often travel to New Hampshire in autumn to see the fall foliage
leaves
The gentleman was portly, but his wife was slim and thin.
plump
The mood was somber and quiet at the beloved former President's funeral.
serious
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and planets, are a topic of fascination.
sky/outerspace
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance, so they couldn't buy any more.
allowed
The impudent boy was rude to the policeman, not following directions or being obedient.
bold
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
charming
The debris left in the stadium, empty cups, wrappers, and ticket stubs, were cleaned up by staff.
The principal confiscated the student's cell phone and locked it up in her office.
take away
My cousin's parrot was loquacious, while mine barely spoke.
talkative
My brother is enthralled by birds, the same way that I am captivated by insects.
fascinated
The neurologist spent a lot of time looking at the parts of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.
nervous system
The girl was belligerent when she was upset. She threw her stuff across the room and yelled at anyone who came near her.
aggressive
The man's outfit was homely, while his daughter looked clean and sophisticated.
unattractive
My best friend and I are so similar- she is resilient, while I am also very strong.
tough
The supervisors, bosses, and administrators all worked hard.
manager
My best friend squandered all of his money- he spent it all at the mall in one day.
to waste