Synoynms
The exuberant students rushed onto the playground after school let out on the last day.
excited; cheerful; joyous; elated; other acceptable choice
The honey bee population has dwindled over the last year. Across the globe, there are fewer than ever.
increase; expand; augment; risen; other acceptable answers
After all of his years in college, he is very sagacious. His understanding of geography has grown dramatically.
wisdom; intelligence; understanding; other acceptable answers
The meager serving of food caused me to ask for a second helping.
little; small amount; other acceptable answers
Their teacher finally yielded to the class' cries of "Can we have free time?
surrendered; admit defeat; backed down; other acceptable answers
You're late to school, and the class has begun the test, so you have to make it up next week. But, you have a birthday party for your great-grandmother on the morning of the make-up day. That's quite the predicament.
problem; challenge; hardship; crisis; other acceptable answers
He has plenty of remorse for vandalizing the basketball court. He wrote a letter of apology to City Council and the mayor, and worked for over three hours to remedy the damage.
happiness; guilt-free; indifferent; satisfaction; other acceptable answers
The astute student noticed that some test questions and reveal answers to other questions on the test.
savvy; witty; smart; insightful; other acceptable answers
Details on NASA's new project a scant. They've only done one press conference since the projects announcement, and have issued to materials to the public.
few; rare; mimial; limited; other acceptable answers
The conspicuous change in schedule caused every to notice.
obvious; clear; noticeable; other acceptable answers
The fields have turned barren; they no longer produce crops.
arid; desolate; infertile; parched; sterile; ; other acceptable answers
She walked down the street, humming to herself and greeting neighbors and their dogs. She was convivial that morning.
blue; glum; distressed; upset; other acceptable answers
Never on to manage time wisely, Kyle missed the project's deadline. No one would describe him as prudent.
showing care; thinking about the future; wise; other acceptable answers
There are a plethora of after-school activities for high school students: sports, music groups, clubs.
many choices; options; excess; abundance; other acceptable answers
The town's prosperity was on display during the winter holiday season. Everyone was buying expensive gifts, and driveways were littered with new cars with big bows.
riches; affluence; wealth; success; other acceptable answers
increased; outdone; shined; other acceptable answers
The teacher's explanation was concise. It was not wordy, and it was clear.
lengthy; long-winded; wordy; expansive; other acceptable answers
You can manipulate marking period averages by removing the lowest grade from each student's calculations.
adjust; toy with; handle; alter; other acceptable answers
The unruly class trashed the room, broke a few chairs, threw paper airplanes, and scratched the whiteboard.
lawless; unmanageable, rowdy; disobedient; uncontrollable; other acceptable answers
We've been inundated with complaints from listeners after yesterday's broadcast. The emails and phone calls won't stop coming!
overwhelm; bombard; overrun; swamp; flood; other acceptable answers
The swimming pool is at capacity. No more people are allowed in until some exit the water.
limit; full; maximum; other acceptable answers
It is up to police to issue traffic tickets at their own discretion. They have the authority to apply the law.
limits; lack of choices; confinement; other acceptable answers
Slaves were exploited. They were not compensated for their work, and forced to perform more than any one person ever should in a day.
taken advantage of; abused; bled; other acceptable answers
The obstinate toddler refused to settle for a nap. She also would not put away her toys. She wouldn't listen at all.
stubborn; headstrong; inflexible; other acceptable answers
She tears through at least two books a week. Her reading appetite cannot be satiated.
satisfied; filled; quench; other acceptable answers