Definitions
stale, moldy; out-of date
What is musty?
Management was not willing to [blank] to labor's initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike.
What is accede?
synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up
antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset
What is solace?
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
What is brandish?
a high peak or point
What is a pinnacle?
Classical symphonies usually [blank] three or four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character.
What is comprise?
synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
What is stately?
definite, clearly stated
What is explicit?
The [blank] fingers of Spanish seamstresses produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen.
What is deft?
synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound
What is supple?
Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion; others are quite [blank].
What is premeditated?
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
What is ironic?
Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most [blank] time imaginable?
What is inopportune?
synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete
What is destitute?
All kinds of odd rumors run [blank] during a political campaign.
What is rampant?
o stop by force, put down
What is suppress?
The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too [blank] when helping customers.
What is officious?
synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous
What is venal?