Define the Word
the violent, large-scale slaughter or butchery of many people, particularly in war
What does Carnage mean?
a rapid, often sudden increase in the number, amount, or spread of something
What does proliferation mean?
After the conspirators met secretly in Brutus’s orchard, word quickly __________________ throughout Rome that something dangerous was being planned against Caesar.
preserve, maintain, establish
What are antonyms for eradicate?
sleepy, drowsy, or inclined to fall asleep
What does Somnolent mean?
to deliberately damage, destroy, or obstruct something, usually to prevent it from being successful or to gain an advantage
What does sabotaged mean?
Cassius attempted to __________________ Caesar’s long speech to the Senate by summarizing only the most important warnings and accusations.
Put abridge into a sentence
complimentary, flattering, gentle
What are antonyms for scathing?
the act of placing two or more elements side-by-side to compare, contrast, or create an interesting effect
What does Juxtaposition mean?
accustom someone to something unpleasant or difficult, such as pain or hardship, often through long exposure or repetition, essentially causing them to become hardened or desensitized
What is the meaning of Inure?
Some citizens believed the punishment given to the captured enemies was unnecessarily cruel and almost __________________ in nature.
Put sadistic into a sentence
tiny, miniature, small
What are antonyms for titanic?
something is required, obligatory, or commanded by law, rule, or authority
What does mandatory mean?
a person, organization, or group experiencing severe difficulties, intense criticism, or overwhelming problems
What is the meaning of Beleagure?
On the night before Caesar’s assassination, strange storms and glowing signs in the sky seemed almost __________________ to the frightened people of Rome.
Put celestial in a sentence
normality, regularity, conformity
What are antonyms for abberation?
very bad, unpleasant, or detestable
What does Abominable mean?
to instigate, stir up, or encourage the growth of something undesirable, such as trouble, rebellion, or discord
What is the meaning of Foment?
After Caesar was killed, Rome was thrown into a political __________________ filled with riots, fear, and violent conflict between rival leaders.
Put maelstrom into a sentence
confirm, validate, verify
What are antonyms for belie?