Definitions
This word means “to begin.”
commence
absurd
ridiculous
He didn’t want to answer, so he continued to _____.
hesitate
Opposite of frequent.
rare
“The small child needed food to grow and stay healthy.”
nourish
To make something alive again or bring back.
revive
lure
attract / tempt
The students gathered on the school _____.
campus
Opposite of flexible.
rigid / stiff
“She caught a quick look at him before he disappeared.”
glimpse
A very bad condition or extremely unhappy.
wretched
harsh
rough / severe
The scientist tried to _____ the rainforest to discover new species.
explore
Opposite of feminine.
masculine
“He tried to calm the angry crowd.”
pacify
A promise or serious agreement.
pledge
burden
load / something that causes difficulty
The government decided to _____ the dangerous product.
ban
Opposite of nourish.
starve / deprive
“He thought deeply about the decision for hours.”
ponder
To examine something carefully with tools or instruments.
probe
ponder
think deeply
She had to _____ the essay because it had many mistakes.
revise
Opposite of appropriate.
inappropriate / unsuitable
“He changed the plan because the situation was different now.”
alter