definitions
Adage
adage(n.) a proverb, wise saying
syn: maxim, aphorism
churlish
(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
syn: surly, ill-temperedant: courteous, civil, well-mannered
What does the word hover mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
syn: linger, waver, seesawant: soar
What does the word revert mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to return, go back
syn: relapse, regressant: progress, advance
My grandmother always repeats the _______, Practice makes perfect, whenever I get frustrated learning something new.
adage
bonanza
bonanza(n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gainsyn: windfall
citadel
citadel(n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
syn: fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
What does the word jostle mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for
syn: push
What does the word rubble mean? Provide a definition for it.
(n.) broken stone or bricks; ruins
syn: wreckage
The talent show turned into a ____ of excitement when dozens of surprising performers took the stage.
bonanza
decree
(n.) an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefullysyn: (n.) proclamation, edictant: (v.) proclaim
collaborate
(v.) to work with, work together
syn: team up, join forcesant: work alone
What does the word laggard mean? Provide a definition for it.
(n.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
syn: (n.) slowpoke, straggler; (adj.) sluggishant: (n.) early bird; (adj.) swift, speedy, prompt
What does the word servile mean? Provide a definition for it.
(adj.) of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive
syn: slavish, grovelingant: masterly, overbearing
The two singers voices were so _____ that the audience covered their ears.
dicordant
What does the word dicordant mean? Provide a definition for it.
(adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflictingsyn: grating, shrill, different, divergent, conflictingant: harmonious, in agreement
What does the word evolve mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
syn: unfold, emergeant: wither, atrophy
What does the word plaudits mean? Provide a definition for it.
(n. pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
syn: cheers, acclaimant: boos, disapproval, ridicule
What does the word vigil mean? Provide a definition for it.
(n.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
The owner of the lottery ______(d) the lottery tickets so no one would win.
precluded
What does the word excerpt mean? Provide a definition for it.
(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote
syn: (n.) portion, section, extract
What does the word grope mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
syn: fumble for, cast about for
What does the word preclude mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out
syn: hinder, check, stopant: help, promote, facilitate
What does the word wrangle mean? Provide a definition for it.
(v.) to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; (n.) a noisy quarrel
syn: (v.) squabble, bickerant: (v.) agree, concur
In the dark hallway, I had to ________ along the wall to find the light switch.
grope