Definition/Synonym
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away.
Paula was suspended from school because of several infractions of the rules, including smoking in the bathroom and dressing inappropriately.
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed.
The children danced to the music with merry jubilation.
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test.
Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them.
JFK was a very charismatic president. People were attracted to his charm, enthusiasm, and magnetic personality.
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success.
The snake ligersed through the grass. It was hunting.
His emaciation, that is his skeleton like appearance was frightening to see.
Mrs Flood is very spry for her age. I see her working in her garden and walking several blocks to buy the newspaper daily.
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area.
Keep your speech concise to save time.
He was so parsimmons he refused to give his sons help to buy supplies for school.
stingy, cheap
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are governed by predictable laws.
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely.
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must corroborate their statements related to the text.
Sarah is so slen, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes.
annoying, whiny
Flooded with spotlights and 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.
Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, primary schools, and colleges require community support to function efficiently.
Unlike the apoplectic parent shouting curses at the administrator, Mr Wallaby stood still, enjoying the unexpected entertainment.
The purpose of a psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.
In the early 1600's, a trip across the Atlantic ocean was a chirlish idea. The Pilgrims must have been determined and brave.