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Miss Annie (reproached) Johnny for the missing chocolate chip cookies, even though Johnny is allergic to chocolate.
Scold, lecture, reprimand, roast
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is (penitent) and expresses regret for their decisions.
Synonym: apologetic, sorry, regretful
Antonym: Unrepentant, not sorry
What is a synonym for the word depressed?
Sad, somber
Katharine continued to host the party on the weekend of an expected hurricane and it ended up being a (debacle). Seeing that none of the guests came, it would have been a good idea to reschedule.
Synonym: Failure, catastrophe, disaster
Antonym: Success, accomplishment
The old man’s hair was (sparse) by his 80th birthday, unlike when he was young and had thick and full hair.
Anika left her term paper till the last minute and was able to do only (cursory) research. In contrast, Jordan started his paper in plenty of time; his painstaking, thorough research earned him an A.
Hasty, quick, rushed
It was clear the painter was late to meet with his next client because he was (sloven) in finishing the painting. The entire art studio had paint and paintbrushes all over the place. He had to come back after his meeting just to clean up.
Synonym: messy, carelessly done
Antonym: neat, ordered, tidy
What is an antonym for the word build?
Synonym: create, invent
Antonym: destroy
Lana's English paper is due at midnight tonight and she was barely half-way done. After barely sleeping last night, she needed a coffee to (invigorate) her.
Synonym: Energize, refresh, revive
Antonym: Tiring, weaken
TikTok has provided a platform for anyone to become (renown). You can even make money when you accumulate millions of likes and views.
Synonym: famous, famed, celebrated
The spring break vacation was rather relaxing until John insisted we go snorkeling without the appropriate scuba gear. It was a (precarious) situation that I was feeling uncomfortable being a part of. I would rather stick to our previous plan and go to the pool.
Dangerous, unpredictable
The prime minister of Canada lacked (tact) when discussing topics with citizens who wanted to move in a positive direction. He was often judged and people would impatiently wait for the governor-general to dismiss him.
Synonym: Understanding, delicate, considerate
Antonym: Rude
What is a synonym for the word stroll?
Synonym: walk, jog, run
Andrea should not have a (complacent) attitude toward her average grades as her time to improve them was now.
Synonym: self-approving, smug, cocky, gloating
Antonym: humble, dissatisfied
Athletes from all over have been extremely (zealous) about earning a spot in the Olympics. Many have been training their whole lives for an opportunity like this.
Passionate, devoted, eager
It was bright outside, but the cheerful weather was the opposite of how all of the students were feeling. Standing outside of our classroom my friend Tom gave me his (condolences) after he saw how upset I was from failing my math test. He always knows what to say to make me feel better.
Comfort, sympathy, solace
Since moving to New York City, I have become (enamored) with my life here. Every night, I find something exciting to do and I feel overjoyed about my decision to stay in this wonderful place.
Synonym: Love, infatuated
Antonym: Hate, loathe
What is an antonym for the word wrath?
Synonym: anger, fury, rage
Antonym: Happiness, joyful
As the slime-covered creature slithered past Juan, he expected it to smell as (noxious) as it looked. He almost screamed his lungs out as it turned around and approached him, afraid of the fragrance it will give off.
Synonym: poisonous, toxic, deadly
Antonym: Safe, pleasant
After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn’t interested in him; and even though David was heart broken, he appreciated her (candor).
Openness, honesty
Presents were placed on the table and decorations were put into place. As they heard Yasmine walking down the hall, the guests needed to move around (gingerly) as to not ruin the surprise.
Synonym: Cautious, careful
Antonym: Careless
Athletes from all over have been extremely (zealous) about earning a spot in the Olympics. Many have been training their whole lives for an opportunity like this.
Synonym: passionate, fiery, sincere
Antonym: indifferent, apathetic
What is a synonym for the word crucial?
John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Bloodcore 6, he was so (appalled) by the bloodshed that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.
Synonym: disgusted, disturbed
Antonym: Impressed
The children were (perched) on the edge of the sofa arms, waiting to hop off and land on the next unlucky passerby.
Synonym: Sitting, resting, settled