Definition
Word Sentence
Synonym
Antonym
Part of Speech
100
Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas.
What is bombastic?
100
Her eyes told me that more than a few well-chosen words would be needed to _____________her hurt feelings.
What is assuage?
100
To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress.
What is commiserate? What is to empathize, or feel sorry for?
100
The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
What is approbation? What is disapproval, condemnation, censure?
100
Callow
What is immature, not fully developed, lacking experience? What is an adjective?
200
To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming.
What is ameliorate?
200
Shakespeare's Hamlet finds it useless to ________________ with his mother for siding with his stepfather.
What is expostulate?
200
round about, not direct
What is Circuitous? What is indirect, meandering, or winding?
200
To think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture of guess
What is surmise? What is a verb?
300
Weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
What is lassitude?
300
The wilted handclasp and the fast melting smile mark the ___________refugee from too many parties.
What is jaded?
300
To have an intense dislike or hatred for
What is abominate? What is loathe, abhor, despise, or detest?
300
Used often as to lack freshness or originality
What is hackneyed? What is new, fresh, original, or novel?
300
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential
What is adventitious? What is an adjective?
400
Poise, assurance, great self confidence, perpendicularity
What is aplomb?
400
I was awakened not by a sudden sound but by a _________ in the din of traffic.
What is hiatus?
400
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional
What is inadvertent? What is accidental?
400
Decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self indulgence
What is decadence? What is rise, growth, or maturation?
400
The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
What is acculturation? What is a noun?
500
To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapprovel
What is inveigh?
500
She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take _________at her criticism.
What is umbrage?
500
to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
What is enjoin? What is bid, charge, or adjure?
500
Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.
What is petulant? What is amiable, placid, or pleasant?
500
DAILY DOUBLE WORTH 600 POINTS! Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
What is Sangfroid? What is a noun?
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