Definitions
unfavorable, negative; working against
adverse
Constrain
to force, compel; to restrain, hold back
baseless, unsupported
Synonyms for groundless
smooth out, soothe
Antonyms for ruffle
The baby was trying to __________ her mother's words.
mimic
extremely dry; uninteresting, dull
arid
Contemporary
belonging to the same period of time as oneself
phony, fraud
Synonyms for hypocrite
agitated, troubled
Antonyms for serene
Marathon runners need _________ to run many miles.
stamina
a person who attacks violently with blows or words
assailant
Depict
to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture
confusing, bewildering
Synonyms for incomprehensible
bold, saucy
Antonyms for sheepish
The ____________ stole my wallet out of my purse.
assailant
billow
Disinterested
fair-minded, free from selfish motives
exploit, influence
Synonyms for manipulate
positive, beneficial
Antonyms for adverse
Our teacher told us we had to __________ our problems instead of running away.
confront
to meet face to face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with
confront
Encompass
to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose
highest, utmost
Synonyms for maximum
waterlogged, lush
Antonyms for arid
Sometimes it's ________________ and hard to believe that 6th graders can't get in line quietly.
incomprehensible