Definitions
In a Sentence
Definitions
In a Sentence
100

To compare showing differences

Contrast
100

We can ______ the two main characters in the story.

Contrast

100

to make a statement against something

Protest

100

The class is designed to _______ your writing skills.

Develop

200

Slow in movement or activity

Sluggish

200

He tried to ______ the unfair rules, but nobody listened to him.

Protest

200

to create or produce using effort

Develop

200

The major flood _______ millions of families from their homes. 

Displaced

300

To walk unsteadily or clumsily

stumbled

300

He told a sweet _______ about his childhood.

Anecdote

300

A short story that you have experienced

Anecdote

300

She told us a ______ story about her escape from the fire.

Harrowing

400

to force to flee from home or homeland

Displaced

400

She bit into a ripe, ______ peach that dripped with sweet juice.

Luscious

400

to slow the normal growth or progress of

Stunted

400

Lack of water led to _______ growth in the garden.

Stunted

500

Extremely sad or painful

Harrowing

500

She ________ on the uneven pavement and scraped her knee.

Stumbled

500

Rich and luxurious or appealing

Luscious

500

The hot summer weather made the dog _______. 

Sluggish