Definitions
Aloof (adj.)
withdrawn, standing away from others by choice
Instill(v.)
to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in
Aloof
Synonym: Distant
Antonym: Involved
Aloof
The stranger was very aloof, with his skill of not touching anyone in the crowded city of New York.
In the knight's great moment of ____ he laid the princess down into her coffin.
Anguish
Anguish (n.)
great mental suffering, distress, or pain;(v.) to cause deep pain or sorrow
pseudonym(n.)
a pen name, a name assumed by a writer
Finesse
synonym: Delicacy
antonym: Clumsiness
Bask
I all ever wanted was to bask in the sunlight and its greatness celebrating the feeling of true happiness.
Though many kids do it, sneaking down the steps late at night takes much skill and ____.
Finesse
bask(v.)
to be in or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
Purge(v.)
to wash away impurities, clean up;(n.) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively.
Instill
Synonym: Implant
Antonym: Root out
Forthright
My boss was extremely forthright at team meetings, talking almost never more than 2 minutes at a time.
I had made the mistake so many times before, the thought don't procrastinate was ______ in my mind.
Instilled
finesse(n.)
delicate skill; tact and cleverness;(v.) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skillful evasion.
Rehabilitate(v.)
To make over in good form; to restore to good condition or a former position.
Purge
Synonym: Cleanse
Antonym: Pollute
Pseudonym
I find it very amusing that authors love having little fake names, they even made their own word for it: pseudonym.
When renovating the house I felt so bad that we had to _____ the little cute mice.
Purge
Forthright(adj.)
Frank, direct, straightforward.
Resolute(adj.)
bold, determined; firm
Resolute
Synonym: Steadfast
Antonym:Weak
After the war, my dad was diagnosed with PTSD and had to rehabilitate for 5 years, thankfully it was successful.
They remained ______ in their mindset to pursue their goals, despite the many challenges in their path.
Resolute