Definition : (v.) 1. to pay a person for working or performing a service 2. to pay money to borrow something for a short period of time
Sample Sentence : A senior lawyer has been _________ to handle the case.
Synonyms : 1. employ 2. rent, lease
Hire
100
Definition : (adj.) not alike
Sample Sentence : They are best friends, but their styles are __________.
Synonyms : different
Antonyms : similar
Dissimilar
100
Definition : (v.) to have a good relationship again with someone after you have quarrelled with him or her
Sample Sentence : The couple has been making every effort to _____________ their relationship.
Synonyms : resolve, settle
Antonyms : quarrel
Reconcile
100
Definition : (adj.) 1. full of events 2. important; momentous
Sample Sentence : It was the most tiring and __________ afternoon of my life.
Synonyms : 2. exciting, dramatic, remarkable
Antonyms : 1. uneventful 2. dull, unimportant
Eventful
100
Definition : (adj.) not carrying any weapons
Sample Sentence : Soldiers killed 17 ___________ civilians.
Antonyms : armed, equipped
Unarmed
200
Definition : (v.) to bring about; to give rise to
Sample Sentence : Poor living conditions __________ violence and despair.
Synonyms : produce, cause, create
Breed
200
Definition : (v.) to buy insurance so that you will receive money if something bad happens to you, your family, or your possessions
Sample Sentence : It is wise to ___________ your property against storm damage.
Synonyms : assure, cover
Insure
200
Definition : (adj.) very exciting or stimulating
Sample Sentence : The rollercoaster was a thrilling ride!
Synonyms : electrifying
Thrilling
200
Definition : (adj.) differing from what is ordinary or usual
Sample Sentence : My sister's got a really _________ sense of humor.
Synonyms : strange, peculiar
Odd
200
Definition : (adj.) using or produced with fertilizers of animal or vegetable origin and not with artificial fertilizers or pesticides
Sample Sentence : _________ farming is better for the environment.
Synonyms : natural
Organic
300
Definition : (v.) to use in a way that is not right (n.) an unfair practice or evil custom
Sample Sentence : She _________ her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends.
Abuse
300
Definition : (n.) 1. the number of times that something happens within a certain amount of time 2. the number of radio waves or sound waves that pass any point per second
Sample Sentence : Changes in sea temperature will increase the ____________ of hurricanes.
Frequency
300
Definition : (v.) to force, press, or squeeze into an insufficient space
Sample Sentence : Jill _________ her clothes into the bag.
Cram
300
Definition : (n.) rain that is partly frozen
Sample Sentence : The snow turned to __________ and made driving very dangerous.
Sleet
300
Definition : (adj.) 1. having a natural tendency 2. appropriate
Sample Sentence : Some of the staff are _________ to arrive late on Mondays.
Apt
400
Sample Sentence : The school will unfortunately be closed during the winter ________ .
Session
400
Sample Sentence : She is gentle and _________ toward her younger sister.
Affectionate
400
Sample Sentence : The war with France was supported by the Queen's army and _________ forces.
Auxiliary
400
Sample Sentence : A _________ amount of stress may actually be good for you.
Moderate
400
Sample Sentence : The two leaders have worked together on ___________ occasions.
Numerous
500
Definition : (n.) the act of finishing or the state of being finished
Completion
500
Definition : (v.) to make known of something that was previously kept secret
Disclose
500
Definition : (adj.) 1. of or relating to to an office or post of authority 2. authorized by an authority
Official
500
Definition : (n.) an action or step that is taken to guard against possible danger, error, or accident
Precaution
500
Definition : (n.) the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type