Definitions
To declare openly and without shame is to be __________.
What is avowed?
“The busy highway was completely __________ with traffic during rush hour.”
What is congested?
Trickery, pranks, or playful acts are also called __________.
What are antics?
The opposite of visible or openly known is being __________.
What is incognito?
Extremely generous in giving; abundant in supply is described as __________.
What is bountiful?
“The careless driver did not realize how easily his reckless behavior could __________ others.”
What is maim?
A playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks is also known as __________.
What is banter?
The opposite of helpful or beneficial is a __________.
What is a detriment?
A legendary tale or person is so famous that they are __________.
What is legendary?
“The businessman’s __________ spirit helped him start three successful companies.”
What is enterprising?
To lessen or reduce something is to __________ it.
What is minimize?
The opposite of direct or straightforward is __________.
What is oblique?
To treat with great respect or reverence is to __________.
What is venerate?
“When speaking with the elderly woman, he stepped __________ around the sensitive topic.”
What is gingerly?
Lasting for a long time; not easily worn out or destroyed is described as __________.
What is durable?
The opposite of staying straight on course is to __________.
What is veer?
To deprive something of legal force or to make it worthless is to __________.
What is invalidate?
“The company experienced a food __________ after ordering far more than they could sell.”
What is glut?
Someone who is careful about spending money and avoids waste is called __________.
What is frugal?
The opposite of restrained or morally upright behavior is __________.
What is wanton?
This word can mean both showing reckless disregard for consequences and being unprovoked
or unjustifiable.
What is wanton?