Parts of Speech
This is the part of speech for BEWILDERING.
I peer back into the nothingness... where my memory is supposed to be. It's like reaching for something that should be there, but isn't... It's bewildering and frustrating...
What is adjective? (Chase is describing himself as feeling bewildered, so it's an adjective, because adjectives describe nouns).
This word means ruined, destroyed, emotionally shattered, or distraught.
What is devastated?
Some synonyms for this word include freeze, incapacitate, paralyze, disable, trap, deactivate, or restrain.
What is immobilize?
Some antonyms for this word include dull, faded, vague, fuzzy, murky, weak, plain, dim, unclear, or boring.
What is vivid?
The two species were able to __________ peacefully in the same environment.
What is coexist?
This is the part of speech for DEFIANT.
The man-- my father? -- lets me go, but he's defiant.
What is adjective? (Chase is describing his father as defiant, which is an adjective, because adjectives describe nouns).
This word means hesitating or doubting; uncertain or unsure.
What is dubious?
Some synonyms for this word include unfairness, inequity, inequality, wrong, or discrimination.
What is injustice?
Some antonyms for this word include aware, clear, or enlightened.
What is bewildering?
The bright colors of the sunset painted a ____________ image across the sky.
What is vivid?
This is the part of speech for CHASM.
It's as if a deep chasm opens up in my stomach.
What is noun? (A chasm is a thing if it's a literal hole or an idea if it is a figurative divide between people, so this is a noun, which covers people, places, things, and ideas).
This word means to lose strength or purpose, to pause or stop, or to weaken or stumble.
What is falter?
Some synonyms for this word include continue, persevere, endure, remain, prevail, or survive.
What is persist?
Some antonyms for this word include serenity, peace, confidence, certainty, assurance, ease, happiness, or contentment.
What is unease?
Despite the difficulties, she chose to __________ until she reached her goal.
What is persist?
This is the part of speech for COEXIST.
It's one thing to coexist in a world with people like Chase Ambrose.
What is verb? (TO coexist is a verb, because it's something people can do as an action. In this case, Shoshanna is DOING the coexisting with Chase).
This word means having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm; it can also mean passionate.
What is fervent?
Some synonyms for this word include withdraw, recede, hide, leave, backtrack, or recoil.
What is retreat?
Some antonyms for this word include cooperative, obedient, or compliant.
What is defiant?
The jury's unfair decision was seen as a great ___________ by the public.
What is injustice?
This is the part of speech for RESIGNATION.
While my other questions [earned shock], this one [gets] silent resignation.
What is noun? (Resignation is a thing/idea, so it is a noun-- specifically, an abstract noun, since it cannot be held or seen)
This word means unfriendly, antagonistic, enemy or war-like, openly resistant, or disagreeable.
What is hostile?
Some synonyms for this word include moral, honorable, upstanding, pure, blameless, holy, innocent, or trustworthy.
What is righteous?
Some antonyms for this word include trustworthy, reliable, certain, or definite.
What is dubious?
A feeling of __________ filled the room when no one knew what would happen next.
What is unease?
This is the part of speech for INTENTLY.
The doctor checks a few readings on my monitor, making notes on my chart, and then regards me intently.
What is adverb? ("Intent" is an adjective, because we can describe someone as interested or locked in, but when we add "ly," it becomes an adverb, because it is now describing the way the doctor is regarding Chase).
This word means acknowledgement of something/someone; appreciation for an achievement, service, or ability.
What is recognition?
Some synonyms for this word include mock, taunt, sneer, scorn, jeer, jest, or insult.
What is scoff?
Some antonyms for this word include persist, continue, endure, steady, or persevere.
What is falter?
The politician gave a _____________ speech, expressing deep passion for justice and equality.
What is fervent?