Synonyms
After they argued for some time, Grady's manager finally submitted and agreed to give him a raise.
What is acquiesce?
The ice cream parlor had a scarcity of flavor choices, making it hard for me to decide which to choose.
What is surfeit?
To stain or tarnish, make dirty. Can apply to someone's reputation.
What is besmirch?
Parents have to be very ---- with their young children about rules, spelling out how to behave in a public place.
What is explicit?
A revelation makes what was unknown ----.
What is known?
The team members knew that if they wanted to win the championship, they would have to practice hard, so they submitted or accepted the grueling practice schedule.
What is acquiesced?
George has wholesome or pleasant tastes in movies -- that bloody horror flick he took me to was disgusting!
What is unsavory?
A purposely affected or dramatic display of emotion.
What is histrionics?
Young children do not understand the possible ---- for their behavior in public.
What is repercussions?
Definition: To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.
What is purport?
If anyone doubted Joey's regret or being sorry about missing the team meeting, he made up for it by working so hard at the fundraiser.
What is penitence?
When he forgot to pick up his friends at the airport, Mark was unapologetic.
What is penitent?
Fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing implied.
What is explicit?
Toddlers are known for their ---- temper tantrums.
What is histrionic?
Which is more likely to accrue -- vacation time at a job or erosion of a beach?
What is vacation time?
The complicated instruction manual made the simple assembly of the chair seem very difficult to understand.
What is abstruse?
The knowledge and intellectual edifice of art history has decreased over many years as scholars have discovered more about the works of various artists.
What is accrued?
To trick or lure into doing something. To obtain something through flattery or trickery.
What is inveigle?
Many parents will ---- their children into being quiet in public with the promise of treats or toys.
What is inveigle?
Nathan inveigled money for the concert from his mother by using ----, telling her how much he liked the dinner she cooked and how pretty she looked today.
What is flattery?
The salesman's customers appreciated his honesty and trustworthiness -- qualities not always associated with sales.
What is probity?
To work at the bank, tellers must have no decorum or good judgment.
What is improprieties?
Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise.
What is revelation?
At first there were no ---- among quiz show contestants, but soon the show's producers began giving them the questions and answers ahead of time.
What is improprieties?
If you ---- to be related to someone, then you are implying your kinship, even though it may a false impression you are giving.
What is purport?