In the 1940s, it was commonplace for men to __________________ women by treating them as inferior. Since then, however, we've come a long way.
What is debase?
100
SYNONYM: craft, combine
What is concoct?
100
We had little choice but to __________________ the young boy for making such ludicrous and __________________ claims. Such tall tales are not acceptable behavior!
What is reprove and grandiose?
100
As part of a government audit, Janine must list every minor issue present in the manufacturing plant, from something as tiny as mislabeling the soap dispenser to blatant safety violations.
What is infraction?
100
The Eastern invaders __________________(ed) every town they encountered.
What is pillage?
200
He __________________(ed) the tombstones by covering them in graffiti and hurtful slander.
What is desecrate?
200
SYNONYM: assuage, assist, simplify
What is mitigate?
200
You'll have to __________________ a quick excuse in order to get out of this issue with only a minor __________________.
What is concoct and infraction?
200
A young college graduate volunteers during his off hours at a soup kitchen, doling out free meals to the homeless.
What is beneficent?
200
The recent break up left Kurt emotionally __________________. We had to be careful what we said around him to avoid hurting his feelings.
What is vulnerable?
300
After years in a prisoner of war camp, Vlad had the __________________ complexion of a vampire!
What is cadaverous?
300
ANTONYM: Imperative, critical
What is inconsequential?
300
The __________________ efforts of the Salvation Red Cross charity is absolutely __________________. We can only hope that their awesome contributions inspire others.
What is beneficent and redoubtable?
300
The Catholic school teacher howled at the young man for writing with his left hand before repeatedly striking his knuckles with a ruler.
What is reprove?
300
Though Jenna might think she is making interesting points, really all she is doing is __________________(ing) on and on about nothing.
What is prate?
400
The old castle proved a __________________ bastion against the forces of the enemy.
What is stalwart?
400
SYNONYM: awe-inspiring, terrifying, horrific
What is redoubtable?
400
The rather __________________ individual would get quite upset when even the most __________________ and minute things were out of order.
What is punctilious and inconsequential?
400
James, the CEO of a small tech start up, is always on time, wears precisely ironed clothing, and keeps a phenomenally neat office space.
What is punctilious?
400
The ____________________ commander loudly berated his soldiers for their failure to specifically follow every last detail of his orders.
What is austere?
500
Perhaps what is most __________________(ing) about the whole issue is the fact that she cheated on him without any remorse.
What is disconcert?
500
SYNONYM: epic, vast, insurmountable
What is grandiose?
500
Perhaps we can __________________ this issue by offering a significant __________________ to the defendant.
What is mitigate and restitution?
500
In addition to serving twelve months of probation for assaulting Mr. Wilson, the thug will have to pay Mr. Wilson a hefty fine and volunteer at a charity of Mr. Wilson's choosing.
What is restitution?
500
His __________________ ex-girlfriend responded to his attempts to get back with her by staring blankly out the window and generally ignoring his tearful begging.