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Complete the sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Analogies
100
frank, direct, straightforward
What is forthright
100
4. Instead of trying to __________ an elaborate excuse, why not tell them exactly what happened and hope for the best?
What is devise.
100
grant, bestow, present, bequeath
What is endow.
100
unpleasant, disagreeable
What is personable.
100
attractive: personable :: rude: _________
What is curt.
200
exemption from penalty
What is impunity.
200
During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Americans had to themselves to lower indoor temperatures and decreased use of private transportation.
What is habituate.
200
dread, anxiety, apprehension
What is trepidation.
200
bore, stultify, put to sleep
What is engross.
200
dunce: prodigy :: socialite : _____________
What is recluse.
300
self-controlled, not showing feeling in response to pleasure of pain
What is stoical.
300
The rise in the cost of living ______________________ my efforts to save some money from my small salary.
What is nullified.
300
confidant, partner, accomplice, friend
What is crony.
300
crystal clear, unambiguous
What is cryptic.
300
pig: plump :: alley cat : ________________
What is gaunt.
400
an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation
What is repercussion.
400
I criticize him not because he makes mistakes but because he constantly looks for a(n) ______________________ to take the blame for them.
What is scapegoat.
400
union, seam, joint, turning point
What is juncture.
400
refined, tasteful, subdued, muted
What is tawdry.
400
happy : emotion :: loyalty : __________________
What is attribute.
500
thin, pale, and careworn as a result of worry or suffering; wild-looking
What is haggard.
500
After the infamous attack on Pearly Harbor, the American people were ______________________ in their determination to defeat the fascist powers.
What is resolute.
500
distant, cold
What is aloof.
500
fraternize with, associate with
What is ostracize.
500
love : friendship :: __________ : rival
What is enmity.