Inference
Christmas is a time when dad REVERTS to his childhood and really looks forward to Santa's visit. He dresses up with his old Santa hat and makes cookies like he once did as a kid.
goes back to be what he was like
Jim is 30 years old and is Illiterate. He was never taught to read or write. Although he is embarrassed, he is going to take classes.
A person who can't read of write
Jen thought the diamond was AUTHENTIC, but I knew it was fake. The diamond lacked luster and shine, a key red flag.
real
Tim said, “I am starving.” He was FAMISHED because he had not eaten all day. He couldn't wait to get home and eat his mom's rice and beans.
Hungry
Fortunately, the explosion DIVERTED the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. It would have been an end to life as we know it if the asteroid hit out planet.
Change direction
That place has an EXTENSIVE amount of cars, meaning they have a large selection of cars to choose from. Their are so many different shades of blue, Jim could not believe it.
Large selection
She acted NONCHALANT about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned. On the outside she remained cool but on the inside she wanted to scream.
worry free
My dog is so overweight that he is OBESE. He has not been thin since he was a puppy. I will need to buy him special dog food to help him loose weight.
Overweight
Poor Farmer Jones LABORS 19 hours a day and has no time to spend with his family. He spends all his time tending to the farm animals.
Works
The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION, in other words it was made up of lies, to catch the publics attention.
Fake or False
The court decided that the claim was FRAUDULANT, even though the evidence seemed to show it was real.
Illegal
This morning's rainstorm DISSIPATED when the clouds separated and disappeared to the north and south. Shelley could finally go on her walk now that is was no longer raining.
Clear up
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an INTRUDER gets in the house. That should scare him right off and teach them to stay out.
A person who goes where they don't belong
The antibiotic will INHIBIT or stop the growth of bacteria by killing it, so it doesn't spread.
Block it or slow down
I ABHOR clothes shopping, but I adore grocery shopping. I always have a good time when grocery shopping.
Hate
The students' science teacher REPRIMANDED them for trying to sneak a chipmunk into the classroom without her noticing. Later, the principal also yelled at them about their improper behavior at school.
Yelled at
Friendship is a PRICELESS thing. It is more valuable than diamonds. A good friend is always their for you and can keep your secrets.
it has great value
Bob and Joe had a disagreement, or DISPUTE, over whether the Yankees are the best baseball team ever.
Disagreement
Thunderstorms always made Daphne feel MELANCHOLY for some reason. Although some people loved the sound and sight of rain, sunshine and clear skies were what made her happy.
Gloomy
She hums CONTINUOUSLY. It's nonstop all the time, and it annoys me.
Nonstop