JUST DEFINITIONS
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SYNONYMS
Grab Bag
As Used in a SENTENCE
100
to cause to move briskly or with force
What is AGITATE?
100
to rub or press against something, especially resulting in friction or wear.
What is CHAFE?
100
comfort, solace, a hug, words of encouragement
What is CONSOLE?
100
deserted, lonely, lonesome, uninhabited
What is DESOLATE?
100
Later, he was embarrassed by his _____ outburst. OR Her comment had been _____, but it was the truth.
What is INADVERTENT?
200
to feel or express regret or sorrow; grieve or complain.
What is LAMENTED?
200
loud and disorderly
What is RAUCOUS?
200
continue, keep, persist, stick to it
What is PERSEVERE?
200
"Hi, how are you?" "Hello" "Greetings"
What are SALUTATIONS?
200
He _____ about all his petty, little problems.
What is SNIVELS?
300
to travel or make one's way, usually slowly and arduously.
What is TREK?
300
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment
What is UMBRAGE?
300
anguish, dolor, misery, sorrow
What is WOE?
300
The _____ butler looked down his nose at the casually-dressed visitor. OR His mother is quite unassuming and down-to-earth, but his father is rather _____.
What is POMPOUS?
300
leavings, remainder, remains, rest, scrap She made soup with the _____ of the roast chicken.
What are REMNANTS?
400
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge.
What is PLUMMET?
400
to fill or soak so completely that nothing more can be absorbed.
What is SATURATE?
400
feel sorry, regret, wish to take it back
What is LAMENT?
400
to speak ill of; denounce; defame She lost no opportunity to _____ her ex-husband.
What is VILIFY?
400
He took _____ at the implication that he was too old for the job.
What is umbrage?
500
the introductory word or phrase used as a greeting in a letter.
What is a SALUTATION?
500
to criticize, cut down, degrade, point out one's faults
What is VILIFY?
500
boisterous, rowdy, Bronx Cheer
What is raucous?
500
All the layers of clothing were ____ my skin, but I needed them to stay warm during the blizzard.
What is chaffing?
500
The settlers _____ across the plains.
What is TREKKED?