Positive Connotations
Energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination
Enterprising
Ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
Antics
Acted bravely or showed no fear
Kept a stiff upper lip
Declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
Avowed
Before a storm, I _______ the boat securely to the dock.
Tether
(n) An order having the force of law; (v) To issue such an order; o command firmly or forcefully
Decree
Not having or using, lacking
Devoid
Bicker; argue intensely
Fight like cats and dogs
To compete; to strive for victory or superiority
Vie
The audience cheered the __________ feats of the trapeze artists.
Audacious
To work with, work together
Collaborate
Extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or timid; extremely cautious; unstable, undependable
Skittish
Pay or contribute money
Pony up
Connected with or related to the matter at hand
Relevant
The thrilling adventure movie set in Alaska proved to be a box-office ____________.
Bonanza
(adj.) Sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time
(n. pl.) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years
Durable
(adj.)Reckless, heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals
(n) A spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
Wanton
Someone who is not easily deceived
One smart cookie
To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
Evolve
The skaters who won the gold medals gratefully accepted the ________ of their fans.
Plaudits
Immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree
Prodigious
Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
Churlish
In agreement
On the same wavelength
A person who moves slowly or falls behind
Laggard
There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to _____ good-naturedly for hours.
Banter