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(adj, adv) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
What is askew?
100
(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
What is sonorous?
100
If a high-tech company is to survive in today's marketplace, it must remain in the ____of innovation..
What is vanguard?
100
Many a novel has told the sorry tale of a charming, but self-destructive______.
What is wastrel?
100
SYNONYMS: beguile, tantalize; temptation, enticement ANTONYMS: repel, turn off; repellent
What is allure?
200
(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
What is allure?
200
(v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
What is acquiesce?
200
The term World Series is a _____because only North American teams participate in this event.
What is misnomer?
200
President Theodore Roosevelt was one of the first _______of conservation.
What is exponent?
200
SYNONYMS: twisting, convoluted, supple ANTONYMS: direct, unbending, stiff, rigid
What is sinuous?
300
(v.) to affirm openly; to state belief in ; to claim, pretend
What is profess?
300
(adj.) incapable of being overcome
What is insuperable?
300
It is difficult to deflate the _____ optimism of the young.
What is blithe?
300
The members of the on-line discussion group were annoyed by the newcomer's ____and rude remarks.
What is contentious?
300
SYNONYMS: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers ANTONYMS: rearguard, stragglers, laggards
What is vanguard?
400
(adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
What is sinuous?
400
(adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast
What is crestfallen?
400
A vacation provides a ____from the worries and responsibilities of everyday life.
What is respite?
400
In most ancient societies ____was swiftly visited on those who broke their promises.
What is retribution?
400
SYNONYMS: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent ANTONYMS: glum, morose, despondent, depressed
What is blithe?
500
(v.) to desire something belonging to another
What is covet?
500
(adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty
What is garrulous?
500
Most people look a little bit _____when they get up in the morning.
What is disheveled?
500
After a long, hard winter, city streets may be in a truly _____state of disrepair.
What is lamentable?
500
SYNONYMS: defender, champion, interpreter ANTONYMS: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor
What is exponent?