What's the Word?
In a Sentence
Syn & Ant
What's the Definition?
WILD
100

Definition: (verb) to intentionally destroy, or cause damage, to something.

(noun) the action of wrecking something

What is "sabotage"?

100

Use the word "sadistic" in a sentence.

Sadistic (adjective) - deriving joy from the suffering, or embarrassment, of another.

100

Synonyms: blistering, scorching, savage 

Antonyms: soft, mild, complementary

What is "scathing"?

100

What is the part of speech & definition of "confidant"?

(noun) A trusted companion, or ally.

100
Give an example of a way one could sabotage their chances of success on a vocabulary test.

Anything that would prevent success, or make it less likely.

200

Definition: (noun) a person, or thing, that came before a more current version.

What is "predecessor"?

200

Use the word "confidant" in a sentence.

Confidant (noun) - a trusted ally, or friend.

200

Synonyms: happen, occur, arise

Antonyms: fail, fall through, prevent

What is "transpire"?

200

What is the part of speech & definition of "animosity"?

(noun) strong hostility

200

What's an example of a job that represents a constituency?

Any type of leader or elected official.

300

Definition: (verb) to detest, or hate, something.

What is "abominate"?

300

Use the word "animosity" in a sentence.

Animosity (noun) - strong hostility.

300

Synonyms: shorten, abbreviate

Antonyms: expand, lengthen

What is "abridge"?

300

What is the part of speech & definition of "iniquitous"?

(adjective) grossly unfair, and morally wrong.

300

What is something that would cause a fan of a book series to inveigh a movie that abridged their favorite story?

The movie could have removed, or changed, key details.

400

Definition: (adjective) likely to succeed, or lead to a favorable outcome.

What is "auspicious"?

400

Use the word "constituent" in a sentence.

Constituent (noun) - a member, or part, of a larger thing (a constituency).

(adjective) - describes a member of a whole, or a voting member of a community.

400

Synonyms: wicked, improper, criminal

Antonyms: polite, wholesome, virtuous

What is "iniquitous"?

400

What is the part of speech & definition of "auspicious"?

(adjective) fortunate, or showing signs of success.

400

What's something a true confidant might say to a beleaguered friend to help them see a more auspicious future?

Give an example of an encouraging statement.
500

Definition: (verb) becoming conditioned to something, usually something unpleasant.

What is "inure"?

500

Use the word "beleaguer" in a sentence.

Beleaguer (verb) - to cause problems, or difficulties, for.

Beleaguered (adjective) - in a very difficult situation.

500

Synonyms: criticize, condemn, protest

Antonyms: support, accept, cheer on

What is "inveigh"?

500

What is the part of speech & definition of "inveigh"?

(verb) to speak, or write, negatively about something.

500

What's an example of something your generation is inured to that preceding generations may have found to be a scathing abomination.

Something that is more commonly accepted in modern times than it was by our older generations.