Definitions
❓ What does acrid mean?
Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell.
❓ What is a synonym for cope?
Handle, manage, deal with.
My sinuses get ______ when the pollen count is high
congested
What is the opposite of headlong?
Cautious, careful.
I’m sharp to smell and make your eyes sting. I’m often in smoke or when rubber's burning. What word am I?
Acrid
❓ What does congested mean in a traffic context?
Overcrowded; filled too full.
What is a synonym for initiate?
Begin, launch, start.
A snowball ______ past my ear.
hurtled
What is the opposite of inevitable?
Avoidable, uncertain.
I’m what you call it when there’s a big crowd or your nose is stuffy and swollen and loud. What word am I?
congested
❓ Define casualty as used in war.
A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
What is a synonym for impede?
Block, delay, obstruct.
Hot ashes continued to ______ long after the flames.
smolder
What is the opposite of stringent?
Lenient, flexible.
I’m a word that means to start something new — a plan, a group, or maybe a crew. What word am I?
Initiate
❓ What does stringent mean?
Strict or severe.
What is a synonym for lax?
Loose, careless, slack
The crowd made a ______ rush for the seats.
headlong
What is the opposite of acrid?
Pleasant-smelling, sweet.
I’m an obstacle that gets in the way, slowing down traffic most every day. What word am I?
Impediment
❓ Define initiate both ways.
To bring into use; To accept as a member.
What is a synonym for throng?
Crowd, mob, horde.
An overturned truck ______ the flow of traffic.
impeded
What is the opposite of negligent?
Careful, attentive.
I’m a fiery feeling that burns inside, when rules are broken or someone lied. What word am I?
Irate