What is a synonym of "stately" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Majestic, dignified
100
Give an antonym for "musty" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Fresh, clean, current
100
Which sentence is most correct?
a. The criminal received a longer jail sentence because he premeditated the murder.
b. Premeditated is a horrible crime with a long jail sentence.
c. Premeditated murder deserves a longer jail sentence than an accidental killing.
c. Premeditated murder deserves a longer jail sentence than an accidental killing.
200
Give two meanings for the word "solace." (Hint: Consider parts of speech)
Comfort / relief (noun) or to comfort someone else (verb)
200
Give a synonym for "extirpate" that matches the part of speech (verb)
Destroy
200
Give an antonym for "destitute" that matches the part of speech (adjective).
rich, wealthy
200
Write a sentence correctly using the word "inopportune."
Example: The phone call came at the most inopportune time because I had to stop the shower and go downstairs to answer it.
300
Describe the relationship between the words "ominous" and "omen"
When something is ominous, it is threatening, like a bad omen. An omen is a sense that something is going to happen.
300
Name two synonyms for "pinnacle," one for the literal and one for the figurative meaning.
Peak, high point (literal)
Climax, highlight (figurative)
300
Give an antonym for "explicit" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Implicit, unclear
300
Give an example of something that is ironic.
Example: "nothing is written in stone" being written in stone, a firehouse burning down, an obese personal trainer
400
Define venal
Marked by or open to corruption
400
Give a synonym for "brandish," matching the part of speech (verb)
To wave threateningly
400
Give an antonym for "deft" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Unskilled, clumsy
400
Give an example of something that is often suppressed.
Example: a riot, laughter, appetite, etc
500
Define officious
Meddling; overly forward in offering services or assuming atuhority
500
Give a synonym for rampant, matching the part of speech (adjective)
Wild, uncontrolled
500
Give an antonym for accede that matches the part of speech (verb)
Disagree, resist
500
Use "comprise" correctly in a sentence. (Hint: word order is very important)