Show:
Definition
Synonyms
Use in a sentence
Derivative
Analogy
100
heavily decorated
ornate
100
to improve
ameliorate
100
In a(n) _________ presentation, Sally clearly outlined her idea for a talent show to the class.
lucid
100
I am _________ of people who can read really fast. (envy)
envious and adjective
100
astronomy: the study of stars :: __________: the study of the sounds of a language
phonetics
200
sadly wishing
wistful
200
deep
profound
200
My tennis teacher's ____________ praise of my playing embarrassed me in front of the class.
effusive
200
The 100 word celebration was one of happiness and __________. (jubilant)
jubilation and noun
200
cordial : friendly :: _________ : abrupt
brusque
300
a dictionary of geographical places, including names and information
gazetteer
300
illegal
invalid
300
The doctor tried to ____________ my fear of needles.
assuage
300
Mrs. Homan's goal is to provide ________ to all of her students. (enlighten)
enlightenment and noun
300
to make longer : prolong :: to make shorter : __________
abridge
400
sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite
suave
400
miserable
wretched
400
The rather _______ rules forbade any form of dancing or singing on Sunday.
puritanical
400
Pear and pair are ____________ words. (homonym)
homonymous and adjective
400
happy : sad :: interested : ___________
indifferent
500
to cancel an effect or render it harmless
neutralize
500
unwilling
reluctant
500
The ________ little child sitting along in a corner was a picture of unhappiness.
forlorn
500
You are _________ invited to the Thanksgiving Feast. (cordial)
cordially and adverb
500
to hide: to conceal :: to reveal : __________
to disclose