Define It
What word means, "a new idea or invention"
a. innovation b. revolutionize c. transform
innovation
Synonym for hectic
busy, crazy, frantic, frenzied
Use appalling in a sentence.
The crime scene was appalling. The CSI agent and the detectives had to take a break from looking at the grotesque scene.
Give me an example of how you can show someone compassion.
hug, make a card for them, be there for them
What word means, "to examine something carefully in order to understand it."
a. preserve b. revolutionize c. analyze
analyze
What word means, "to make a great change in something"
a. investigate b. transform c. acclaim
transform
Antonym for preserve
ruin, rot
Use revolutionize in a sentence.
Cell phones have revolutionized how we communicate with our family and friends.
butterfly, moth
Antonym for appalling
pleasant, beautiful, calming
What word means, "a feeling of sympathy for and desire to help someone who is suffering"
a. compassion b. hectic c. acclaim
compassion
Synonym for transform
change, alter, convert, remodel
Use acclaim in a sentence.
The doctor received acclaim for his loyalty and devotion to the hospital and for the 2000 patient's lives he had saved.
Give an example of someone who deserves acclaim.
someone who goes above and beyond to help others, a movie star, a doctor
Use appalling in a sentence.
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What word means, "amazing; cannot be explained by the laws of nature."
a. endurance b. miraculous c. negotiate
miraculous
Antonym for offensive
pleasant, delightful, respectful
Use negotiate in a sentence.
The car salesman and my grandfather negotiated a fair price for the new Jeep.
Describe an elaborate wedding.
Fancy food, flowers all over, 100's of guests, huge cake
Give me an example of a sacrifice.
you stop eating sweets because your friend can't have them because of their health
you quit spending so much time on your phone so you can visit your grandmother more often
What word means, "an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of."
a. intangible b. indispensable c. predicament
predicament
Synonym for nuisance
bother, irritate
Use reluctant in a sentence.
Samantha's mother was reluctant to let her daughter go on the dangerous hiking trip.
Give an example of someone doing something that is deceptive.
lying about your identity (stealing someone's identity)
Antonym for tranquil
loud, harsh, rowdy