Lesson 1
v. To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.
What is demean?
v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence.
n. A guess
What is surmise?
adj. Commonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced.
What is prevalent?
adj. Marked by trembling or shaking; timid or fearful
What is tremulous?
adj. Very careful; showing good judgement and wisdom.
What is prudent?
adj. About to happen; likely to occur in the very near future.
What is imminent?
adj. Empty; shallow or silly.
What is inane?
adj. Highly skilled; expert
What is adept?
Imitate is a synonym for this vocab word.
What is emulate?
Attempt is a synonym for this vocab word.
What is endeavor?
Entangle is an antonym for this vocab word.
What is extricate?
Command is an antonym for this vocab word.
What is entreat?
Peaceful is a synonym for this vocab word.
What is serene?
Sloppy is an antonym for this vocab word.
What is meticulous?
Flood is a synonym for this vocab word.
What is deluge?
Easygoing is an antonym for this vocab word.
What is fastidious?
The swelling in Denise's ankle was so painful that she could hardly stand it.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is excruciating?
The Iceman, known as Otzi, was dressed in neatly sewn deerskin clothes and a grass cape.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is clad?
This group of people born at about the same time was given the name "Generation Z."
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
The apparently sweet landlady repeatedly pressured Billy to drink more tea, which resulted in his untimely demise.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
My sister is always accusing me of being very untidy and careless in my personal habits.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is slovenly?
A year passed by with no word from my oldest cousin as to her whereabouts.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is elapsed?
My little cousin was given the nickname Mouse because she was so quiet.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is dubbed?
The millionaire put into use an army of lawyers to protect his money.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is deployed?
Uncle Joshua used to be an eager and enthusiastic fan of the Hartford Whalers until the team moved to North Carolina and changed its name to the Carolina Hurricanes.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is avid?
We used careful logic to determine the answer to the question.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is derived?
As soon as Paul Revere knew how the British soldiers were approaching Boston, it was extremely urgent that he ride to Lexington with the information.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is imperative?
My grandfather looked kindly, but he was really quite quick-tempered and irritable.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is irascible?
The woman had the first faint suggestion she had won the election when reporters arrived.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is inkling?
The bus driver averted a disastrous situation by pulling to the side of the road during the blizzard.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is calamity?
With very little display intended to gain attention, the owner announced that he would continue to pay his workers while the burned factory building was repaired.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is fanfare?
Sydney felt a sudden sharp stab of regret when she saw that going back was impossible.
This vocab word should replace the underlined phrase.
What is pang?
After his stroke Steve had to relearn how to walk. Rather than focus on what abilities he'd lost, Steven kept working at his recovery and celebrated each small victory.
Steve could be described with this vocab word.
What is resilient?
After walking past the delicious looking chocolate chip cookies repeatedly throughout the day, Sandra finally gave in and ate a cooking...or two.
This vocab word could be used to explain that Sandra finally gave in to her craving.
What is succumb?
Irritable, pleasant, sunny, and bossy could all be used to describe a person's __________.
What is disposition?
Jim would go on long, angry speeches about taxes any time money, taxes or government was mentioned.
Jim's speeches could be described with this vocab word.
What are tirades?
Breaking a rule and showing negligence might deserve a ________.
What is rebuke?
Praise, hail and acclaim all go with this vocab word.
What is lionize?
A robin testing its wings and an inexperienced waiter could both be described as a ____________.
What is fledgling?
People generally want a ___________ amount of sunny weather, desserts, and money.
What is copious?