Definition and Part of Speech 1
Abate
to make or become less in amount or intensity (verb)
flabbergast
to astound or stupefy (verb)
robust
strong or healthy (adjective)
Abate
The pain when I twisted my ankle abated as I put ice on it.
trivial
The Hershey Kiss seemed trivial when compared to the bar of chocolate.
abnormal
not normal (adjective)
grim
gloomy, harsh, frightening (adjective)
rupture
to break or burst (verb)
flabbergast
I will flabbergast my parents by doing my chores without being asked.
abrupt
The choir's breaking into song was abrupt and exciting.
abrupt
sudden or unexpected (adjective)
incredulous
not willing to believe something (adjective)
throb
to pound or beat rapidly or violently, to pulsate or vibrate (verb)
rupture
Josh ruptured his Needoh with a pencil.
My toe throbs when I stub it.
accelerate
to speed up or to cause to speed up (verb)
notify
to let someone know; to inform (verb)
trivial
of very little importance or value (adjective)
incredulous
The incredulous waitress stared in disbelief at the $100.00 tip.
affliction
Having to do homework is a terrible affliction.
affliction
the cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering (noun)
perceive
to become aware of through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing (verb)
wince
to move back suddenly as though in pain or fear (verb)
perceive
It is best to ask for help when you perceive a problem.
wince
The thorn in his paw caused the dog to wince.