Definitions I
This word means idle, or trying to avoid exertion.
What is indolent?
This word means preservation from loss or waste.
What is conservation?
This word means inclined to be silent or secretive.
What is reticent?
Antonyms for this word include profligate or generous.
What is parsimonious?
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After a long day at the beach, we were feeling __________ and chose not to do anything strenuous that evening.
What is indolent?
This word means injury, damage, or a disadvantage.
What is detriment?
This word means having no force or effect, or not binding.
What is invalid?
This word means easily led or controlled.
What is tractable?
Synonyms for this word include dolt, buffoon, or moron.
What is ignoramus?
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The introverted student (usually quite ___________) was rather animated in sharing her thoughts on this topic.
What is reticent?
This word means a person who is ignorant.
What is an ignoramus?
This word means to utterly destroy or demolish something.
What is raze?
This word means to overturn or to undermine.
What is subvert?
Antonyms for this word include rebellious, unruly, or obstinate.
What is tractable?
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There is evidence to suggest that this new class of medications can ____________ the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What is ameliorate?
This word means peaceable or tranquil.
What is harmonious?
This word means to make better or to improve.
What is ameliorate?
This word refers to a lack of good sense, or a foolish action.
What is folly?
Synonyms for this word include blockage, setback, or obstruction.
What is an impediment?
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Being small and weak, I knew it was __________ to pick a fight with the six-foot-eight kickboxer.
What is folly?
This word means stingy with money.
What is parsimonious?
This word means an obstacle or something that slows, that hinders.
What is an impediment?
This word means to reply sharply or angrily.
What is retort?
Antonyms for this word include construct, create, or renew.
What is raze?
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By practicing energy _____________, we were able to lower our electric bill by over 30% each month!
What is conservation?