Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
100
(v.) to persuade not to do something
Despite offering big raises and bonuses, the boss was unable to __________________ workers from quitting.
Synonym: talk out of
Antonyms: persuade, talk into
dissaude
100
(v.) to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry
The children resisted the urge to ____________________ the cars with snowballs.
Synonyms: bombard, shower
pelt
100
(n.) risk, peril
(v.) to expose to danger or harm; to gamble
Snow tires can help eliminate the __________________ of driving on icy roads.
When asked to predict when the long drought would end, the meteorologist would not __________________ a guess.
Synonyms: (n.) danger; (v.) venture
hazard
100
(n.) a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
The present _________________ in that country came to power through democratic elections.
Synonym: rule
regime
200
(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean
Angered by the editorial in the newspaper, my mother wrote an _____________________ letter to the editor.
Synonyms: offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated
Antonyms: pleased, delighted, elated
indignant
200
(n.) a person who wants to start up and takes on the risk of a business
In the first year of business, an ___________________ often assumes losses for the sake of future profits.
Synonym: businessperson
entrepreneur
200
(v.) to annoy or bother
In the 14th century, a ______________________ spread by infected rats wiped out about one-fourth of the population of Europe.
Mosquitoes will _______________________ the campers if they forget to wear insect repellent on the hike.
Synonyms: (n.) epidemic, pestilence; (v.) pester, vex
Antonyms: (n.) boon, blessing
pelt
200
(n.) a lack of interest or concern
The outcome of the rugby match between the two teams is a matter of complete ____________________ to me.
Synonyms: apathy, unconcern
Antonyms: interest, concern, enthusiasm
indifference
300
(adj.) usual, expected, routine
The ___________________ tip given to a waiter for service is 15-20 percent of the bill.
Synonyms: regular, normal, traditional
Antonyms: strange, odd, untraditional
customary
300
(adj.) shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
During the course of the summer, the adoring couple formed a _________________________ admiration society.
Synonyms: two-sided, joint, shared, reciprocal
Antonyms: one-sided, unilateral
mutual
300
(v.) to delay; to stop or prevent from happening
The all-day rain predicted for tomorrow will definitely _______________________________ our plans for a picnic at the lake.
Synonyms: interrupt, impede, block, thwart
Antonyms: encourage, further
hinder
300
(adj.) allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected
The students could see the other class through the _______________ glass door.
Synonyms: clear, translucent, obvious
Antonyms: frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct
transparent
400
(adj.) absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
Oxygen is a gas that is ______________________ to life processes on this planet.
Synonyms: essential, crucial
Antonyms:unnecessary, nonessential
indispensable
400
(n.) a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
A rash young _________________, the new editor of the newspaper strove to expose corruption in the mayor's office.
Synonyms: hothead, agitator
Antonyms: peacemaker, pacifier, conciliator
firebrand
400
(adj., part.) balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action
The captain and other members of the crew were ___________________ for takeoff.
Synonyms: (adj.) collected, self-confident, ready
Antonyms: (adj.) nervous, tense
poised
400
(adj.) ready for use, at hand
Bean sprouts and bean curd are __________________ in the Chinese market on Main Street.
Synonyms: obtainable, on hand
Antonyms: unobtainable, not to be had
available
500
(v.) to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service
Our grandmother cared for the twins all summer, but she refused to __________________ to their every whim.
Synonyms: pamper, indulge, gratify
Antonyms: frustrate, deny, refuse
cater
500
(v.) to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use.
The workers had to ____________________ the equipment regularly so that production would not suffer.
Synonym: oil
lubricate
500
n.) the killing of one person by another
It did not take the jury members too long to find the drifter guilty of ______________________.
Synonym: manslaughter
homicide
500
(adj.) wholly unharmed, not injured
Remarkably, the captain and the entire crew emerged from the wreck ____________________________
Synonyms: unhurt, sound, intact
Antonyms: injured, damaged, hurt
unscathed