Moneyball
I have an ___________ appreciation of John's looks, personal style, and creativity.
ANTONYMS - plain, grotesque, ugly
What is aesthetic?
The health department will _____________ any restaurants that do not have clean facilities.
ANTONYMS - endorsement, commendation
What is censure?
Gradual decline due to underuse or neglect.
DEFINE and DEMONSTRATE!
What is atrophy?
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
Synonyms used to describe me include doubtful, questionable, shady, and/or suspicious.
What is dubious?
It was not difficult to realize her answer to the question was ___________.
ANTONYMS - clear, obvious, plain
What is nebulous?
I got angry when my mother would _________ my brother's accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did.
ANTONYMS - discourage, disapprove
What is extol?
To criticize or express disapproval of.
ANTONYMS - applaud, glorify, praise
What is deprecate?
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
DEFINE and DEMONSTRATE!
What is complacent?
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
Antonyms used to describe me include interest, regard, and/or concern.
What is torpor?
"And now, in token of __________, I ask you to reveal to me your chief passion," said the letter.
ANTONYMS - falsehood, guile, deception
What is candor?
The interviewer greeted her in the most _________ manner and put her at ease.
ANTONYMS - uptight, high-strung
What is affable?
"This soup has no taste. It's so __________. Like my life!"
What is insipid?
His stance on gun control drew ___________ from the pacifists.
ANTONYMS - respect, praise
What is derision?
Write a sentence using the word profuse.
He offered profuse apologies for being late.
He breaks out into profuse sweats and may vomit.
I'm concerned about my newborn's profuse growth.
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
What is zeal?
To show devoted, deferential honor to: regard as worthy of great honor.
What is revere?
"Don't take ___________ to my biblical views!"
What is umbrage?
Conspicuously or noticeably offensive.
DEFINE and DEMONSTRATE!
What is flagrant?
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
The villain Two-Face (or any deceptive person) is an example of this vocabulary word.
What is duplicity?
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
We're all currently ______________ of Broughton High School.
What is/are denizen(s)?
Words to describe me include, extravagant, high-rolling, and wasteful.
What is prodigal?
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
What is austere?
The ____________ statement caused a couple of raised eyebrows.
What is innocuous?
The definition of ___________ is something that is very noticeable or prominent.
What is salient?
IDENTIFY THE WORD!
Lasting for a very, short time. Examples include rainbows or insects.
What is ephemeral?