Definition
This word means "to do away with something officially."
➤ What is abolish?
A synonym for earnest
serious/humorless/sincere
The opposite of prevail
fail/defeated
"She gave an ______ apology for the mistake."
➤ What is earnest?
This word means "clearly stated or shown, leaving no doubt."
➤ What is explicit?
This word describes something "orderly and logically connected."
➤ What is coherent?
A synonym for impede
hinder/obstruct/delay/block
The opposite of coherent
confusing/unclear
"The steep hill will ______ the runners during the race."
➤ What is impede?
This word means "to include or contain all parts."
➤ What is comprise?
This word means "a feeling of deep sadness or seriousness."
➤ What is somber?
A synonym for zeal
passion/eager/love/fondness/enthusiasm
The opposite of abolish
retain/create/establish
"I felt ______ thinking about my childhood summers at the lake."
➤ What is nostalgic?
Which word describes a natural reaction, done without thinking?
➤ What is instinctive?
This word means "not moving or changing; lacking progress."
➤ What is stagnant?
A synonym for explicit
straightforward/obvious/blunt/exact/clear/direct
The opposite of explicit
vague/unclear/implicit
"The cafeteria erupted in ______ , food was being thrown, fights were braking out"
turmoil
Which word fits both of these meanings: "serious mood" and "dark tone"?
➤ What is somber?
This word means "a state of great disturbance or confusion."
➤ What is turmoil?
A synonym for domestic
home/household
The opposite of nostalgic
detached/unsentimental
"Despite the chaos, good eventually managed to ______."
➤ What is prevail?
This word refers to great excitement or energy, often used in protest or activism.
➤ What is zeal?