Definitions
An adjective for something extremely unpleasant or repulsive (does not start with R).
What is odious?
This verb means when things occur at or during the same time.
What is coincide?
Her commitment to being a better friend was so ________, it didn't even make it to the next day (does not start with T).
What is ephemeral?
This word's antonyms include delightful and charming (does not start with R).
What is odious?
"The water was white on the glass, and ________, and it was almost impossible to see..."
What is opaque? (pg. 37).
This word describes having a rising and falling motion or appearance.
What is undulant?
This adjective describes something extremely small.
What is diminutive?
The _________ sight of his “fashionable” jeggings was enough to send the entire class into retreat (does not start with O).
What is repugnant?
This word's antonyms include simplicity and plainly.
What is grandiloquence?
"The buildings are modern, angular, unadorned, built of unpolished stone, which is somewhat ___________ with the architectural style."
What is incongruous? (pg. 27).
This adjective means shockingly bad and deserves condemnation.
What is deplorable?
This word describes something that is unstoppable.
What is implacable?
My __________ hatred for Monday mornings was so intense, even coffee couldn't change my mind.
What is implacable?
This word's antonyms include ignorance and carelessness.
What is circumspection?
"An immense woman is seated, watching the sunset, with her hands clasped on one knee,- a _______ man, made of leaves, kneels in front of the woman..."
What is diminutive? (pg. 44).
This adjective describes something not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
What is incongruous?
This adjective describes a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language.
What is grandiloquence?
The group chat had a(n) ________ mix of plans: one wanted hiking, another wanted brunch, and I just wanted a nap.
What is discordant?
This word's antonyms include anxiety and volitility.
What is equanimity?
"Below them there are large panels with drawings by Foujita, which present a(n) _________ aspect (because of their humility)."
What is discordant? (pg. 29).
This is a mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
What is equanimity?
This adjective describes something that lasts for a short time (does not start with T).
What is ephemeral?
The __________ performance of the Vanderbilt Commodores has kept fans guessing, swinging from surprising victories to frustrating last-minute defeats.
What is undulant?
This word's antonyms include befitting and agreeing.
What is incongruous?
"I find that Morel's explanation of the ways to supply certain spatial and _______ needs can lead to confusion."
What is temporal? (pg. 95).