Definitions
What word means: to burst, explode or release suddenly
erupt
SYN: energetic, loud, noisy
boisterous
ANT: bliss, joy
anguish
The volcano had been dormant for many years, so scientists were surprised to see it suddenly ______.
erupt
What word means: an explanation or interpretation
commentary
What word means: without interruption or end
continuous
SYN: nonstop, constant
continuous
ANT: quiet, calm
boisterous
The fans at the football game were so ________ that I couldn’t hear my friend who was talking next to me.
boisterous
SYN: the largest possible amount that can be contained
capacity
What word means: the largest possible amount that can be contained
capacity
SYN: agony, grief, torment
anguish
ANT: temporary
continuous
After hearing the horrible news, the girl collapsed with cries of ________.
anguish
The _______ crowd rose to its feet, stamping their feet and loudly cheering for the NFL star after he scored a game-winning touchdown.
boisterous
What word means: noisy and rowdy
boisterous
SYN: blow up, burst, gush
erupt
ANT: the smallest amount that can be contained
capacity
The waterfall created a _______ stream of water into the lake.
continuous
Feeling a wave of anger ________, the irate customer screamed for someone to call a manager.
erupt
What word means: extreme suffering or pain
anguish
SYN: annotation, notes
commentary
ANT: silence; no explanation
commentary
After the CEO spoke, reporters offered _________ on the speech.
commentary
The auditorium is filled to ________; no one else can fit.
capacity