Definitions
an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage
windfall
antonym of impassive
ardent (having extreme vigor, energy, feeling)
impoverished,
indigent
The puppy's _____________ expression after we put the toy away was cute.
plaintive
cerebral : __________:: gut : ______________
intuitive, visceral
extremely loud
stentorian
synonym of besmirch
sully
synonym: scowl
grimace
The company has become ______________; they are declaring bankruptcy.
insolvent
harridan: rant :: choleric: _______
diatribe
to reject or renounce under oath, b : to renounce earnestly
forswear
easily irritated or annoyed , easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
choleric
These three words have similar meanings: repudiate, disavow and _______________ (The missing word happens under oath)
forswear
the kind of trophy house a __________ buys to prove to people, and to himself, that he has indeed arrived
parvenu
partner: ______________:: ideas: disavow
repudiate
At Fort William, goods were exchanged, bills were tallied, brandy was _____________, songs were sung.
quaffed
antonyms: alacrity
languor
A ___________________is a querulous woman who frequently has histrionic outbursts.
harridan
If he thinks I'm letting him drive my car after getting in two crashes in two months, he's __________.
delusional
stentorian : quiet :: incisive:_______________
convoluted
remorse or regret
rue
highly obnoxious or objectionable
noisome
a smile that shows a smug, condescending, or self-satisfied attitude
His vindictive aspersions were intended to ____________ my reputation.
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besmirch
trait: _____________ :: emotion: sadnesss
querulous (category:example)