Definitions
to fill with an overflowing abundance, flood
inundate
The military commander decided to ____ the fortress with additional troops to reinforce its defense against potential attacks
garrison
synonym for vindictive, relentless
ruthless
antonym for weak, powerless, feeble
invincible
The period in history given the name of "the cold war" ended in 1990
era
to surrender or give up
sacrifice
In an attempt to ____ the upset customer, the manager offered a sincere apology and promised to address the issue promptly
placate
Synonym for prosper, burgeon
flourish
antonym for advance, approach
recede
Many childhood memories gradually become fainter and fainter as we grow older.
recede
fire or highest in rank / importance
principal
In times of crisis, people may need to _____ their personal comfort for the greater good of the community
sacrifice
synonyms for serious, dire
grievous
antonym for homebody, dweller
nomad
noun and adjective
causing sorrow
grievous
In the manufacturing process, maintaining the proper temperature is _____ to ensure the quality and integrity of the final product
principal
synonym for flood, overwhelm, engulf
inundate
antonym for waste, squander
hoard
which of the following can be hoarded
a. health
b. wealth
c. food
d. solitude
wealth
food
to calm the anger of
placate
After the heated argument, an awkward silence ____ as everyone contemplated the impact of the exchanged words
ensued
synonym for bewilder, mystify, elude
dumbfound
antonym for ageless, dateless
era
what parts of speech can garrison be
noun and verb