Synonym
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
What is disgusted?
We thought that the mother would be very distraught at hearing of her husband's accident; however, she took the news quite calmly.
What is upset?
What is flowed?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
What is complying with?
I don't know why you told that lie. That was very dishonest of you.
What is not honest?
Ivan is a wonderful piano player. But Jerri is more versatile, or skilled; she sings, acts, paints, and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.
What is skilled?
My dog is so overweight that he is obese. He has not been thin since he was a puppy.
What is overweight?
In Britain, they call the trunk of the car the "boot".
What is the trunk of a car?
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
What are drinks?
The information you gave me was useless. It doesn't help me solve anything.
What is without use?
Martha hums continuously, or all the time, and it really annoys me. I wish there was a way to make her stop.
What is all the time?
Be careful driving when the road is wet and hazardous. It is only safe when it is dry.
What is dangerous?
Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.
What is examination with a fluoroscope?
The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he stared intently at the tiny tracks.
What is attracted to?
You look very overworked this weekend. I think you need to take some extra time to rest and relax.
What is worked too much?
Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words. After he said it, I knew he wanted to take those words back.
What is shame?
Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
What is worried?
The dudeen- a short-stemmed clay pipe- is found in Irish folk tales.
What is a short-stemmed clay pipe?
The decision Veronica made to study instead of going out for pizza with her friends was prudent. She got an A on the exam, while her friends all got D's.
What is careful and wise?
Please sneak out of the room quietly to use the restroom. We don't want to disturb others while they are testing.
What is in a quiet way?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family. I wish everyone could just learn to get along.
What is hatred?
Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.
What is well-known?
When people contravene- break or violate- a law in Canada, they can expect to face legal consequences.
What is break of violate?
Typewriters are archaic. They should be in museums.
What is very old?
Michael Phelps is a great swimmer. He has won many gold medals at the Olympics.
What is a person who swims?