Unit word
Definition of parch
to make dry and thirsty; to shrivel with heat
Definition of bystander
one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part
Definition of erode
to wear away gradually, eat away
Definition of persist
to continue steadily in a course of action, refuse to stop or be changed; to last, remain
Antonym for persist
ANTONYMS: give up, discontinue
Definition of quibble
to evade or belittle a point by twisting words or raising minor objections/a petty objection
Definition of puny
of less than normal strength or size; of no importance
Definition of entice
to attract, tempt
Definition of flounder
to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way
Synonym for entice
SYNONYMS: lure, lead on
Definition of casual
happening by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal
Definition of vital
having life, living; necessary to life, essential; key, crucial
Definition of downtrodden
treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed
Definition of regal
royal, kinglike; fit for a king
Antonym for downtrodden
ANTONYMS: uplifted, liberated
Definition of canvass
to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss
Definition of graphic
lifelike, vivid; relating to the pictorial arts
Definition of accelerate
to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly
Definition of stifle
to smother, prevent from breathing; to hold back or choke off
Synonym for melancholy
SYNONYMS: dejection, depression
Definition of ordeal
a difficult or painful experience, a trial
Definition of gruesome
horrible, revolting, ghastly
Definition of melancholy
sad, gloomy, unhappy/sadness, gloominess
Definition of ratify
to approve, give formal approval to, confirm
Antonym for accelerate
ANTONYMS: slow down, decelerate