Definitions
A small room or recessed area, usually cut into a wall in a larger space.
What is "alcove"?
Synonym = minimum
What is "meager"?
The athlete ______ her arms and legs to swim faster.
What is "flailed"?
The salary raise was (beneficiary) to Harold, especially when his rent increased.
What is "beneficial"?
The word that refers to a person who receives an inheritance or donation.
BENEFICIARY
Thin, bony, frail
What is "gaunt"?
Antonym= unbroken
What is "marred"?
Polly the Pekinese slept on the ______________ while her owner sat in the recliner nearby.
What is "hassock"?
Sarah was (purported) abducted by aliens last night, but we think she just did not do her homework.
What is "purportedly"?
The word that refers to foul-smelling and decayed.
PUTRID
In a state of decay; rotten
What is "putrid"?
Synonym = assess
What is "appraise"?
Spider-Man thwarted Doc Oc's ______________ plan to take over the city.
What is "dastardly"?
The word that means an insufficient amount.
MEAGER
A period of watchfulness and alertness
What is "vigil"?
Antonym = build up
What is "suppress"?
Jane won the lottery last week, and she collected a ________________ of $100.
What is "windfall"?
Our Town Watch Committee urges us to use heightened (vigil) due to the recent increase in break-ins in the neighborhood.
What is "vigilance"?
The word that means in an evil or cowardly way.
DASTARDLY
A person designated to receive funds or advantages
What is "beneficiary"?
Synonym = so-called
What is "purported"?
He has the _______________ ability to communicate complex concepts and make them accessible for all audiences
What is "uncanny"?
The administration's (appraise) of the teacher's work resulted in awarding her the 'Teacher Of The Year' trophy!
What is "appraisal"?
The word that means to inspect and judge the value of something.
APPRAISE