Synonyms
The word "fallacious" --" My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading-plain wrong!"
What is misleading?
"Loquacious"
Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
What is "talkative"?
Somnolent
The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.
What is sleepy?
Celestial bodies
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are governed by predictable laws.
What is a planet or a star?
Enthralled
My brother is enthralled by birds, similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects.
What is fascinated
Tortuous
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
Winding
Dilate
When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
Expand
Emaciation
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
abnormally thin
Carnivores
Meat eaters, that is carnivores, are at the top of
the food chain.
meat eating
Vapid
I’m through with blind dates forever. What a dull evening! I was bored every minute. The conversation was absolutely vapid.
Boring, not challenging
Cynosure
Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.
center of attention
Taciturn
The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but she was reserved and taciturn.
saying little
Dudeen
The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.
clay pipe
Goslings
The goslings--those fuzzy baby geese--waddled after their mother.
baby geese
Sustain
Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops, and generate electrical power.
support