Pick Your Poision
This word describes someone who is hardworking and shows great effort over time. It is a synonym for diligent.
assiduous
Fill in the blank: “Despite the challenges, he was able to bounce back quickly, showing how __________ he was.”
resilient
Which word is a synonym for work together or team up?
collaborate
Which word is a synonym for ordinary or boring?
mundane
This word means to expect or predict. “I __________ that the test will be on Friday, so I will start studying tonight.”
anticipate
This word means to set something apart or recognize differences. “It's important to __________ between facts and opinions in your essay.”
differentiate
"Even though she was only 10, she could solve math problems at a high school level. Her teacher described her as __________ because of her early development."
precocious
"The teacher warned the class not to __________ any important information from their research papers, as it could hurt their grades."
omit
Fill in the blank: “The desert is very dry and __________, with little water or plant life.”
arid
Which word is a synonym for lifespan or duration?
longevity
Which two words mean to work together and to reach an agreement after making sacrifices?
*hint they both start with "C"
collaborate and compromise
"He always kept a calm, cool attitude, even in stressful situations. His friends admired how __________ he was in the face of chaos."
nonchalant
Fill in the blank: “The house was falling apart, so the owners decided it was time for a major __________ to improve the living conditions.”
renovation
Fill in the blank: “The teacher’s explanation was clear and simple, not too fancy or __________.”
florid
Fill in the blank: “The lawyer argued that ___________ circumstances, such as bad weather, caused his client to miss the appointment.”
extenuating
Fill in the blank: “The student received an award for their __________ performance in the science fair, as they set an example for others to follow.”
exemplary
“His sneaky and secretive behavior made everyone think he was up to something __________.”
surreptitious
Fill in the blank: “The two friends are so different in personality that they are completely __________ and can’t seem to agree on anything.”
incompatible
This word means plain or lacking in imagination. “The author’s writing style was criticized as __________, making the story feel dull.”
prosaic
When someone goes off-topic in a speech or writing, this word describes their side comment. “The teacher went on a long ___________ about her favorite TV show instead of the lesson.”
digression
These two words are related to writing or speaking. One means to go off-topic, and the other means to make something shorter.
digression and abbreviate
Which word is a synonym for showy or flashy in a way that’s meant to impress others?
pretentious
Which word is the opposite of extend, meaning to shorten or reduce something in length?
abbreviate
Fill in the blank: “The speech was too long, with many __________ details that didn’t need to be included.”
superfluous
This word means something that is likely to happen in the future. It starts with the letter “A” and is a synonym for expect.
anticipate