Words
Define millennium
(n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy
What word has the meaning of (adj. adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office
Ex officio
A hot meal can ______ the discomforts of even the coldest day.
Ameliorate
What word has the synonym of "Leak through"
permeate
What word has the antonym of "worsen"
Ameliorate
Define infringe
(v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
What word has the meaning of (n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity
Aplomb
With dramatic gestures, our fans vigorously ______ the team to play harder.
Exhort
What word has the synonym of "fatigue"
Lassitude
What word has the antonym of "plain"
Bombastic
Define surmise
(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof
What word has the meaning of (adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
Bombastic
To me, my dream made perfect sense, but when I told it to my friend, it sounded like ______.
Drivel
What word has the synonym of "stern"
Stringent
What word has the antonym of "discourage"
Exhort
Define precipitation
(v.) to fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process
What word has the meaning of (n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder
Interloper
Admitting when you have been fairly defeated is the ______ of sportsmanship.
Epitome
What word has the synonym of "organic"
Intrinsic
What word has the antonym of "lax"
Stringent
Define occult
(adj.) secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means ; mysterious, magical, uncanny; (v.) to hide, cover up; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural
What word has the meaning of (adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers
Callow
It is not a good idea to ______ oneself by paying cloying compliments.
What word has the synonym of "remonstrate"
Inveigh
What word has the antonym of "extol"
Inveigh