(adj.) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct
What does oblique mean?
100
a fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
What is a citadel?
100
puny, minuscule, insignificant
What is the antonym for prodigious?
100
Hurricane Ike _____________ into the Bolivar Peninsula, leaving much destruction in it's wake.
What is veered?
100
(adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
What does discordant mean?
200
(v.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; (n.) an oversupply
What does glut mean?
200
wanting, bereft
What is devoid?
200
harmonious; in agreement
What is the antonym for discordant?
200
You could tell the brothers got along well the way they ______________ with one another.
What is bantered?
200
(n.) a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance.
What does perspective mean?
300
(n.) an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully
What does decree mean?
300
squabble, bicker
What is wrangle?
300
soar
What is the antonym for hover?
300
Serious musicians prefer constructive criticism to _______________ flattery.
What is servile?
300
She acts like a ______________ who has been pampered her whole life.
What is wanton?
400
(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring
What does audacious mean?
400
push
What is jostle?
400
boos, disapproval, ridicule
What is the antonym for plaudits?
400
In America, it is not unusual for young people to ________________ famous athletes, movie stars, and musicians.
What is venerate?
400
Why did nature _________________ cloudy skies while we visited the swim park?
What is decree?
500
(n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain
What does bonanza mean?
500
innumerable, countless
What is myriad?
500
advantage, help, plus
What is the antonym for detriment?
500
The HJ Hawks that won the UIL competition gladly accepted the _______________ of the opposing teams.
What is plaudits?
500
Several of the 8th grade boys will _________ for her attention because she is an amazing young lady.