In a Sentence
Use 'shrapnel' in a FULL sentence.
My grandfather still has shrapnel in his leg from when the bomb exploded in the war.
To fascinate; to interest
Use 'gullible' in a FULL sentence.
My mother is so gullible that she believed me when I told her that we bought an elephant for a pet.
Define 'skeptical'
Doubtful or disbelieving
Which is the correct spelling? 'Shrapnel' or 'Sharpnel'
Option 1: Shrapnel!
Use 'agenda' in a FULL, PAST TENSE sentence.
I wrote my homework in my agenda yesterday.
Define 'flinch'.
To draw back; cringe
Use 'malevolent' in a FULL sentence.
My sister can be so malevolent; she is always doing mean pranks to me.
Define 'notion'
An idea or thought
What is the correct spelling 'malovolent' or 'malevolent'
Option 2: malevolent
Use 'deprived' in a FULL, PAST TENSE sentence.
I felt deprived of sleep after I stayed up too late last night.
Define 'critical'
Seriously important
Use 'errands' in a FULL sentence.
I have so many errands to run this weekend such as cleaning the house, doing the laundry, and grocery shopping.
Define 'cantankerous'
Bad tempered; crabby
Which is the correct spelling? 'sulen' or 'sullen'
Option 2: sullen
Use 'cantankerous' in a FULL sentence.
Everything seems to upset my cantankerous sister, she overreacts and slams her door when she’s mad.
Define 'elaborate'
To give details; expand; say more
Use 'warble' in a FULL sentence.
My little sister loves to warble on and on to the Frozen soundtrack.
Define 'colossal'
Huge; massive; gigantic
Which is the correct spelling? 'crochety' or 'crotchety'
Option 2: crotchety!
Use 'trek' in a FULL sentence.
We went on quite a trek during our hike and walked 20 miles!
Define 'crotchety'
Grumpy or irritable
Use crotchety in a FULL sentence.
My neighbor is such a crotchety old man and always yells at the neighborhood kids.
Define 'tantrum'
An outburst usually caused by a temper
What is the correct spelling? 'retrieve' or 'reitrieve'?
Option 1: retrieve