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What adjective means "impossible to stop or control"?
irrepressible
The detective tried to ______ the coded message to solve the case.
decipher
Make a sentence with the word hallowed.
Eg. The veterans visited the hallowed ground of the military cemetery to honor fallen soldiers.
What are the two meanings of asset?
(n.) a valuable item/possession; (n.) a useful skill or advantage
What noun means "a mysterious or puzzling person, thing, or situation"?
enigma
The team ______ the game film to identify every mistake in their defensive strategy.
dissected
Make a sentence with the word infallible.
Eg. A good editor is not infallible; even the best can miss a typo occasionally.
"Although the weather had been benign in the morning...", what does benign mean here? Provide a synonym and an antonym for this specific meaning.
Meaning: mild, calm, not severe
Synonym: gentle
Antonym: severe/harsh
What adjective describes something "extremely impressive, grand, or awe-inspiring"?
sublime
The company’s ______ collection of ancient artifacts took 50 years to assemble.
voluminous
Make a sentence with the word contagious.
Eg. Her contagious laughter spread through the room, making everyone smile.
What are two common collocations with heed?
Eg. take heed of, pay heed to
What noun means "a person with expert knowledge and good taste in a particular field"?
connoisseur
The hiker did not realize how ______ his position was on the narrow mountain ledge.
precarious
Make a sentence with the word stymied.
Eg. The project was stymied by a sudden shortage of funding and key materials.
What are the two distinct meanings of pall, and use each in a sentence that clearly shows the difference? 1. The excitement of the new game began to pall after a week.
2. A pall of smoke hung over the burning city.
1. (v.) to lose interest/effectiveness
2. (n.) a dark covering/mood of gloom
What verb means "to recognize or make out something with difficulty"?
discern
The comedian’s ______ for witty banter made his stand-up show a huge hit.
flair
Make a sentence with the word ostentatious.
Eg. The millionaire’s ostentatious mansion had a gold-plated front door and a private helicopter pad.
What is the noun form of revere, and what is the adjective form of reverence? Then, use both of them in a sentence.
Noun: reverence; Adjective: reverent.
Eg. The students spoke with reverent voices out of deep gratitude for their beloved teacher.