Adjectives (1)
She had a very _______ vocabulary, as she was known for being very smart.
Robust
Antonyms: calm, relaxed, unconcerned
(Hint: this world described Watson when he found out that Holmes had been on the moor the whole time and he didn't tell Watson)
Tempestous
Paroxysm
Synonyms: peak, climax, top
Pinnacle
Synonyms: prevent, hinder, impede
Hamper
Antonym: preventable
(Hint: this word describes when the fog was coming towards Holmes and Watson. It was something they couldn't prevent)
Inexorably
He was described by his friends as very secretive, furtive, concealing, and ______.
Reticent
Synonyms: moment, stage, period, phase, meeting point
Juncture
They were _____ by the company which had scammed them.
(Hint: this word can be used to describe what Stapleton did to Laura Lyons)
Dupe
The prison had to use better security methods due to many prisoners trying to _______ themselves from the building.
(Hint: this word can describe what the maid did when she was trapped in Hugo's house)
Extricate
Hugo Baskerville could have been described as _______ because he was very improper and unmannered.
Uncouth
Synonyms: steep, high, dangerous
(Hint: this word is usually used to describe a cliff, precipice, or mountain)
Precipitous
This word can be described as precipitous.
(Hint: the word "precipitous" and ______ sound very similar)
Precipice
A terrible _____ hit our city worse than others because we are closer to the ocean.
(Hint: this word is the more intense version of the word "flood")
Deluge
He was not guilty of the murder, but was guilty of ______ the murderer himself into committing the crime.
(Hint: this word has synonyms like convincing, or assisting, but has a negative connotation)
Abetting
Synonym: blunt
(Hint: it has a negative connotation)
Brusquely
Stapleton used the fact that Sir Charles had a ______, or weak heart to his advantage.
Feeble
She was upset because her friend was late for their _______, as they had something very important to discuss.
Rendezvous (pronounced raan·day·voo)
Synonyms: specialist, expert
(Hint: this word can be used to describe Holmes and his expertise in cases)
Connoisseur
Synonyms: hate, loathe, despise
Antonyms: love, admire
(Hint: this word can be used to describe what Mr. Frankland felt about his daughter, Laura Lyons, when he found out that she married a terrible man without his consent)
Abhor
People on the moor were ______ touched by the death of Sir Charles, as he was a very special person and hard to forget.
Indelibly
Antonyms: laziness, undetermined
(Hint: this word can be used to describe Watsons attitude toward his cases)
Tenacity
He was a regular target for ________ of funds, as he was known to be very rich.
(Hint: a synonym for this word would be "appeal")
Solicitation
She spoke with such _______ about her topic, which helped convince the crowd that she was serious.
(Hint: a synonym for this word would be "passion")
Vehemence
She was ______ for her daughter, because she had not seen her in years.
(Hint: synonyms for this word would be "longing for" or "missing")
Pining