to stay away from doing something by one's own choice
abstain
Use the word transform in a sentence.
The caterpillar will transform into a beautiful butterfly.
We were dismayed when our teacher decided to __________ an additional assignment to our already huge load of homework.
append
Synonyms: confusion, disruption, chaos
Antonyms: tranquility, peace and quiet
upheaval
The kidnappers tried to ___________ a huge sum of money in return for releasing their prisoners unharmed.
extort
Use the word upheaval in a sentence.
The sudden change in leadership caused an upheaval in the office.
depressed, gloomy
glum
Use the word commemorate in a sentence.
We will commemorate our grandfather by having a candle-lit vigil.
to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable
accommodate
They will __________ the votes after 9:00PM.
tally
Synonyms: selfish, opportunistic, gold-digging
Antonyms: unselfish, selfless, altruistic
self-seeking
Synonyms: supervisor, overseer
taskmaster
The host of the charming inn was __________ to our every wish.
responsive
Synonyms: shrine, haven
sanctuary
Synonyms: check off, spell out, specify
enumerate
Use the word glum in a sentence.
At a festive yet solemn ceremony, fifty new citizens swore __________ to their adopted nation.
allegiance
Use abstain in a sentence.
I find it hard to abstain from the delicious desserts
to change completely in appearance or form
transform
humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest
submissive
to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of
commemorate
Synonyms: unlikely, hard to swallow
far-fetched
to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor
exalt
Synonyms: merge, consolidate
Antonyms: divide, separate, carve up, break up
amalgamate
a copy, close reproduction
replica