Synonyms /Antonyms
Shrink
Decrease
Diminish
Dwindle
To travel across or through something, especially difficult terrain.
Traverse
Despite the team's best efforts to accommodate her suggestions, Marissa remained ________, snapping at minor inconveniences and pouting like a child denied candy.
Petulant
As the drought persisted, the reservoir's water levels began to __________, shrinking day by day until the cracked earth was visible beneath the receding shoreline.
Use marauder in a sentence.
Well, did you?
Raider
Pillager
Plunderer
Marauder
Easily irritated or annoyed, especially over trivial things; childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Petulant
She ________(ed) when the doctor described the surgery in graphic detail; her face lost all color, and she gripped the armrest to steady herself.
Blanched
The soldier’s ___________ was evident as he ran into enemy fire to save his wounded comrade, an act of bravery that earned him a medal and the admiration of his entire battalion.
Valor
Use congeal in a sentence.
Fingers crossed.
Belief system
Doctrine
Philosophy
Ideology
Relating to materials or documents that are preserved because of their historical value.
Archival
His fear of public speaking continued to __________ his career growth, acting as an invisible wall that prevented him from taking on leadership roles despite his qualifications.
Inhibit
After weeks of overtime and little recognition, the employees’ ________ plummeted, leading to a noticeable dip in productivity and enthusiasm.
Morale
Use promenade in a sentence.
Proud of you (or not. Who knows?).
Restrain
Prevent
Hinder
Inhibit
The point at which a plan, project, or idea is successfully completed or realized.
Fruition
The dusty __________ boxes contained original manuscripts and photographs from the 19th century, preserved meticulously for future generations of historians.
Archival
During the war, _________ became mandatory, compelling thousands of young men to join the military whether they wanted to or not.
Conscription
Use repatriate AND valor in a sentence.
I'd wish you good luck, but it's too late for that.
Flinch
Recoil
Blanch
To return someone or something to their own country; often refers to refugees, prisoners of war, or cultural artifacts.
Repatriate
After decades of research, the scientist’s theories finally came to ________, resulting in a breakthrough that revolutionized cancer treatment.
Fruition
Couples strolled along the moonlit _________, the cobblestone walkway winding gently by the ocean, perfect for romantic evening walks.
Promenade
Use morale, conscription, AND traverse in a sentence.
Hope you didn't just lose out on 500 points!