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Definition, Synonym, Antonym of: Ferocity
Definition: (n.) the state of being extremely violent and severe
Synonyms: fierceness
Antonyms: gentleness
Sample Sentence: Detectives were shocked by the ferocity of the attack.
Definition: (adj.) can be passed from one person to another, especially through the air
Synonyms: transmittable
Sample Sentence: Doctors say that the disease is most infectious in the first 24 hours.
Definition of: Arctic
Definition : (n.) the large area of land surrounding the North Pole
Sample Sentence: We're going to need very warm clothing to survive in the Arctic.
Definition: (n.) a substance which has a pleasant smell when you burn it
Sample Sentence: When we visited the temple, sweet smelling incense was burning.
Definition, Synonym of: Device
Definition : (n.) a machine or tool that does a special job
Synonyms: gadget
Sample Sentence: The device automatically controls the temperature inside the building.
Definition, Synonym of: Purpose
Definition: (n.) something set up as an object or end to be attained
Synonyms: aim
Sample Sentence: My purpose in writing this book was to draw attention to the problem of global warming.
Definition, Synonym of: Watchman
Definition : (n.) someone whose job is to guard a place
Synonyms: security guard
Sample Sentence: The visited houses will be guarded by watchmen.
Defnition, Synonym of: Herb
Definition: (n.) a plant whose leaves are used in cooking to add flavor to food or as a medicine
Synonyms: aromatic plant
Sample Sentence: The Physic Garden is planted with examples of medicinal herbs used in Medieval times.
Definition of: Elective
Definition: (n.) a course that is not required (adj.) relating to or involving the process of voting
Sample Sentence: I took world geography as an elective. There are 34 elective seats in the National Assembly.
Definition, Synonym, Anthonym of: Graceful
Definition : (adj.) moving in a smooth and attractive way, or having an attractive shape or form
Synonyms: elegant
Antonyms: awkward
Sample Sentence: The dancer's movements were graceful and elegant.
Definition of: Handful
Definition : (n.) an amount that you can hold in your hand
Sample Sentence: I dropped a handful of coins all over the ground.
Definition of: Obsession
Definition : (n.) a fascination or passion
Sample Sentence: At age thirteen, some of the boys developed an obsession with being able to talk to girls.
Definition, Synonym: Bouquet
Definition: (n.) an arrangement of flowers, especially one that you give to someone
Synonyms: bunch
Sample Sentence: The bride threw the bouquet to her friends.
Definition, Synonym of: Bluff
Definition: (v.) to pretend something, especially in order to achieve what you want in a difficult or dangerous situation; to deceive
Synonyms: trick, pretend
Sample Sentence: Michael could bluff anybody into believing that he was rich.
Definition of: Blush
Definition : (v.) to become red in the face, usually because you are embarrassed
Sample Sentence: Joan blushed at the unexpected compliment.
Definition, Synonym, Antonym of: Linger
Definition: (v.) to be slow in parting or in quitting something; to stay on
Synonyms: remain
Antonyms: leave
Sample Sentence: A few fans lingered on after the concert was over.
Definition, Synonym of: Sheepish
Definition: (adj.) slightly uncomfortable or embarrassed
Synonyms: ashamed, awkward
Sample Sentence: Debbie arrived late for work looking a bit sheepish.
Definition of: Procedure
Definition : (n.) a process or method
Sample Sentence: Mike learned how to put out a fire by following the firefighter's procedure.
Definition, Synonym, Anthonym of: Overlook
Definition : (v.) to disregard
Synonyms: miss, ignore
Antonyms: notice
Sample Sentence: Because I overlooked my mistakes, my essay seems very sloppy and unfinished.
Definition of: Nervous wreck
Definition : (n.) a person who is extremely nervous or worried about something
Sample Sentence: I was a nervous wreck before I asked Tommy out on a date, and hoped the day would quickly end.
Definition, Synonym of: Populace
Definition: (n.) the people who live in a country
Synonyms: public
Sample Sentence: A large group of the American populace attends church regularly.
Definition, Synonym, Antonym of: Mortal
Definition : (adj.) very great or severe (n.) a human being
Synonyms: fatal, killing
Antonyms: immortal
Sample Sentence: My sister has a horrible, mortal fear of heights. I love stories about gods interfering in the lives of mortals.
Definition, Synonym, Anthonym of: Propel
Definition: (v.) to move or push forward
Synonyms: push, drive
Antonyms: stop
Sample Sentence: One of our students was unable to propel her wheelchair up the ramp.
Definition, Synonym, Antonym for: Conviction
Definition: (n.) certainty; belief
Synonyms: confidence, assurance
Antonyms: doubt
Sample Sentence: Mary has a lot of conviction about her goal of attending college.
Definition, Antonym of: Tortuous
Definition : (adj.) extremely difficult
Antonyms: easy
Sample Sentence: The final exam was so tortuous that no one passed.