(adj.) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct
What does oblique mean?
100
a fort, stronghold
What is a citadel?
100
puny, minuscule, insignificant
What is the antonym for prodigious?
100
To avoid the children in the street, the truck _____ sharply to the right and sideswiped several parked cars.
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
to agitate
What is perturb?
200
harmonious; in agreement
What is the antonym for discordant?
200
You could tell the brothers got along well the way they playfully ______________ 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
to submit to or consent to
What does comply mean?
300
squabble, bicker
What is wrangle?
300
an advantage
What is the antonym for detriment?
300
A president needs good advisors who will frankly explain what they really think, rather than just offering ____agreement and constant approval.
What is servile?
300
The brave superhero put a stop to the evil villain's acts of _____ cruelty.
What is wanton?
400
(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring
What does audacious mean?
400
push or shove
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
After I broke my curfew for the third time, my angry parents _____ that I was grounded for the rest of the month.
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
to proceed, go on
What is the antonym for revert?
500
The team that won the competition gladly accepted the _______________ of the audience.
What is plaudits?
500
Several of the 8th grade boys will likely _________ for her attention because she is an amazing young lady.