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odd; strange; fantastic; fun
What is "whimsical"?
ethically low or disreputable
What is "sleazy"?
The politician quickly ____ the false accusations made against him, insisting he had never been involved in any illegal activities.
What is "repudiated"?
The sound of the church bells ____ through the valley, signaling the start of the New Year.
What is "reverberated"?
able to recover quickly
What is "resilient"?
Coursely abusive, vulgar, low; foul-mouthed
What is "scurrilous"?
After the devastating storm, the small town proved to be incredibly _____, rebuilding homes and businesses in just a few months.
What is "resilient"?
His ____ remarks about his opponent were widely condemned, and he was forced to apologize for the offensive language.
to re-echo, resound
What is "reverberate"?
What is "sedulous"?
Her ___ efforts in the laboratory finally led to a breakthrough discovery that could change the field of medicine.
The ___ motel where they stayed was overpriced and dirty, with broken furniture and a lingering odor of cigarette smoke.
What is "sleazy"?
to disown, reject, or deny the validity of
What is "repudiate"?
To mock, treat with contempt
What is "flout"?
The artist's ___ paintings, filled with vibrant colors and bizarre shapes, quickly gained a following for their playful charm.
What is "whimsical"?
The critic's ___ review of the movie left the director feeling devastated and questioning his future in film.
What is "scathing"?
beneficial; helpful
What is "salutary"?
A rule of conduct
What is "precept"?
The ___ effects of regular exercise were evident in his increased energy levels and overall sense of well-being.
What is "salutary"?
The plague was the ___ of the medieval world, wiping out entire populations and leaving many communities in despair.
What is "scourge"?