Synonyms 1
It was obvious my husband was bemused and not listening to a word I said.
preoccupied or lost in thought
Let us hope these thin walls are impervious to the freezing cold tonight!
resistant; immune; unaffected
The addition of red paint will imbue the painting’s background with an impression of rage that symbolizes the artist’s feelings about government control.
indifferent
Walking across a four-lane highway with my eyes closed is a formidable challenge!
comforting; easy
One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always be wary of strangers.
caution; guarded; careful
During tax season, Hank’s desk is cluttered in disarray with hundreds of receipts.
in a state of disorder
The firm does not discriminate against any employee, regardless of gender, race, or creed.
atheism; disbelief
Because Jared is a hamburger purist, he believes that adding any condiments is only going to defile the flavor of the beef.
purify
Being stealthy is an important part of being a spy.
marked by quiet and secrecy in order to avoid being noticed
Even though the king had all the riches in his kingdom, this avaricious leader always wanted more.
desirous of wealth or advancement
Although Betsy loves all types of music, she has a predilection for country tunes.
dislike
The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to rankle the passengers.
delight; please
Howard insisted his wife carry his umbrella and follow him around in a servile manner.
submissive; willing to serve others
Although the detectives grilled the witness for hours, his obstinacy in sticking to his story finally convinced them that he was telling the truth.
the quality of refusing to be reasonable and change your behavior, plans, or ideas; stubbornness
When my friend died in a car crash, I saw it as intimation that nobody could live forever.
ignorance
Cindy is enraptured every time she walks through the beautiful garden.
repel
Dropping stock markets were being buffeted by forces that seemed to want a total market failure.
afflicted/harmed over and over for a long period of time
Without concerted determination from lawmakers, the bill will never become a law.
in group agreement; working as a team
Katy’s vindictive nature led her to slash the tires on her ex-husband’s car.
forgiving
Because Judge Peterman has no experience in financial matters, he will never be asked to arbitrate an accounting case.
ignore