Synonyms
Synonym for "embellish," beginning with the same letter.
exaggerate
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "unknown."
The students hoped their protest would __________ the school board to take action.
galvanize
The team meeting ended _________ when one of the coaches suddenly left the room to answer a phone call.
abruptly
This past vocabulary word is a synonym for "daunting."
formidable
Synonym for "galvanize," ending with the suffix -ate
Motivate
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "passionate."
indifferent
People began to _________ about the mysterious lights in the sky, with theories ranging from weather balloons to alien spacecraft.
speculate
Joey glanced ___________ at his math test, unsure if he had studied the right material.
apprehensively
skeptical
This Q4 vocabulary word is similar to infer, but has a more negative connotation, as it suggests guessing wildly or without enough evidence
speculate
Some antonyms for this Q4 vocabulary word could be "assured," "composed,"or "nonchalant"
apprehensive
The fallen tree became an obtrusion in the road, which ________ our ability to make it to school on time.
hindered
The group was frustrated by Kim's ______________ toward their project, especially since they had stayed after school to finish it while she went to Howard's for ice cream.
indifference
This past vocabulary word means "present, appearing, or found everywhere." Some people might say that cynicism has become ___________ in our modern world.
ubiquitous
Synonym for "cynical", beginning with the next letter in the alphabet.
distrustful
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "gradual."
abrupt
Martin ___________ his excuse for being late, adding in a traffic jam and a heroic dog rescue.
embellished
The ________ firefighter entered the burning building without hesitation.
dauntless
If a climber or hiker approaches a daunting trail, it might be said that they are in a __________ situation.
precarious
Synonym for "hinder," beginning with the letter "o".
obstruct
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "manageable."
daunting
Complete the sentence using TWO Q4 vocab words:
The celebrity was __________ for stirring up drama online, so fans were __________ when she suddenly announced a charity fundraiser.
notorious
cynical OR apprehensive
It is sometimes helpful to question the motives of people in power, but too much ________ can prevent you from seeing any good intentions.
cynicism
If a basketball player is indifferent toward practice, and not seeking to improve their skills, you might say they have become _____________.
(A past vocabulary word beginning with the letter "c")
complacent