Pronunciation / Part of Speech
Their actions VERGED towards disobedience.
Part of speech for 'verged' : ___
verb
dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness
giddy
When two countries have gone to war, the loser often has had to SURRENDER land to the winner.
Synonym for SURRENDER: _____
cede
The students were SERIOUS as they sat down after lunch.
Antonym of SERIOUS: ___
The _______ of the car crash left the driver seriously injured.
impact
The SLUGGISH students were slow in getting their belongings together.
Part of speech for 'sluggish'
adjective
to get revenge for, to get even for, to settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong injury
avenge
During the monsoon season, there can be a quick FLOOD of rain from the sky.
Synonym for FLOOD: _____
deluge
We had been hoping for rain; yesterday there only seemed to be a TRICKLE
Antonym of TRICKLE: ____
deluge
There are some classes in high school that you have to take, and some are _______.
optional
Where's the stress: discretion
dis cre' tion
a delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something OR to give color to something
tint
It was not a close game; we beat our opponents UTTERLY.
Synonym for UTTERLY
outright
The frightened rabbit RACED back to its burrow.
Antonym of RACED
The deer _______ over to the stream to take a drink as it was grazing.
saunter(ed)
Where's the stress? liberate
li' ber ate
rounded or plump; full or rich in sound
rotund
Synonym for RATIONAL: _____
logical
The soldiers were CAPTURED in the battle.
Antonym of CAPTURED: ______
liberate(d)
Parents often ______ their own wishes for the sake of their children's needs.
subordinate
mis re pre sent'
to meet in accordance with a plan OR a meeting place
rendezvous
Synonym for CHANGEABLE: ______
variable
The boss needed to speak with his SUPERVISOR about the day.
Antonym of SUPERVISOR
subordinate
Before a big game, the teams may try different tactics to _________ their opponents.
intimidate