ADJECTIVES
The garden was left ________ and full of weeds after months of neglect.
Unkept
The seeds need warmth and water to ________ and grow into healthy plants.
Germinate
After losing the game, Timmy felt so ________ he didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Dejected
Chicken soup is often seen as a natural ________ for the common cold.
Remedy
The puppy was so ________ that it could be easily trained to follow commands.
Docile
The student always looked ________ in their neatly pressed uniform.
Dapper
The thief decided to ________ before the police arrived.
Abscond
Winning the championship made the team ________ with joy.
Elated
The idea of a talking dog seemed ________ to the skeptical audience.
Absurd
The teacher decided to ________ the amount of homework given to the students.
Curtail
The pond water became ________ because it had no movement or flow.
Stagnant
The politician chose to ________ his speech to connect better with the audience.
Curtail
Mark felt a deep sense of ________ when he discovered his friend had lied to him.
Betrayal
The ________ glow of the moon lit up the night sky.
Luminous
The brave knight managed to ________ the dragon and save the kingdom.
Vanquish
Waking up to the same routine made life seem ________ for her.
Humdrum
The detective managed to ________ the criminal with a clever strategy.
Outwit
Emily’s parents allowed her to ________ in her favorite treats on her birthday.
Indulge
The teacher had to ________ the students for talking during the exam.
Admonish
Cleaning out the garage felt ________ and never-ending.
Tedious
The neighborhood was known for being ________, with many wealthy families.
Affluent
Tom tends to ________ when telling stories, often going off on unrelated tangents.
Digress
The ________ student openly challenged the teacher's authority.
Belligerent
It’s not wise to try to ________ others with dishonesty.
Deceive
The ________ garden was a sign no one cared for it in a long time.
Unkept