Definition
What word has the definition:
embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
abashed
The purpose of our prison system is not to punish offenders but to (flaunt , rehabilitate) them.
rehabilitate
Which word has the synonym:
wallow, revel
bask
Which word means the opposite of the following:
joy, delight, peace of mind
anguish
The star basketball player __________ in the admiration of every small child in the neighborhood.
basked
What word has the definition:
delicate skill, tact and cleverness
finesse
Many female authors once used male (repercussions , pseudonyms) because it was considered improper for women to write novels.
pseudonyms
Which word has the synonym:
distant, cold
aloof
Which word means the opposite of the following:
tongue-tied, mumble
articulate
Since we all know that you sing and play piano beautifully, what need is there for you to __________ your musical talents?
flaunt
What word has the definition:
forewarning or foreboding of a future event
premonition
Fortunately the soil is so (resolute , retentive) of moisture that the weeks of dry weather did not damage the crops.
retentive
Which word has the synonym:
implant, infuse, inculcate
instill
Which word means the opposite of the following:
indirect, evasive, deceitful
forthright
By the example of their own conduct, our parents __________ in us a deep respect for people of all races, nationalities, and religions.
instilled
Which word has the definition:
a person or thing carrying the blame for others
scapegoat
My (anguish , finesse) at the loss of a loved one was all the greater when I realized that my carelessness had caused the accident.
anguish
Which word has the synonym:
show off, parade
flaunt
Which word means the opposite of the following:
cold, unfriendly, unsociable
genial
The city planner said that in addition to building new housing, we should plan to __________ many old buildings.
rehabilitate
Which word has the definition:
to exclude from a group, banish, send away
ostracize
By teaching her son how to garden and fish, Hilary hoped to (flaunt , instill) in him a love for nature.
instill
Which word has the synonym:
cleanse, purify
purge
Which word means the opposite of the following:
cause, source
repercussion
The speaker could not be understood easily because he swallowed his words instead of __________ them clearly.
articulating