Synonyms
to improve
amend
the CHEERFUL face of the lottery winner
Somber
eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
syn-caustic
ant-bland
Corrosive
In 1940, Winston Churchill conveyed to the British people the __________ truth that they were fighting for their national existence.
somber
loud and noisy; compelling attention
syn-uproarious
ant-quiet
Vociferous
a VAST an elegant hotel lobby
commodious
a custom thought to be DEFUNCT
Extant
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
syn-entangle
ant-exculpate
Implicate
When he accused me of playing fast and loose with the rules, I lost my temper and called him an officious __________.
Martinet
to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; a slap, blow
syn-thump
Buffet
NOTICED a change in public opinion
Discern
took SUCCINCT notes during the meeting
voluminous
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
syn-slave driver
Martinet
Hoping it was not too late to __________ their relationship, the young man purchased a lovely bouquet of roses.
Amend
great confusion, disorder
syn-turmoil
ant-order
Chaos
a treasure LAID TO REST
DUG UP the ancient king's remains
Inter
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
syn-preclude
Obviate
Im not so sure that I want to rent a bungalow so __________ that I'll have room for guests every weekend.
Commodious
to see clearly, recognize
syn- distinguish
ant-overlook
AVERT further debate
obviate
seeking CONFINED lodging
Commodious
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
syn-tumultuous
ant-calm
Turbulent
I wouldn't say that I __________ housework, but I must admit that I avoid it whenever I can.
Abhor
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
syn-existence
ant-vanished
Extant