To shorten by leaving out certain parts
abbreviate
appropriate
Suitable or right for the purpose
What is a synonym for the word ABBREVIATE?
*use in a sentence for double points*
shorten, reduce, or cut.
What is an antonym for the word SNEER?
admire, applaud, encourage.
He did not _____ the correct skills for the job.
What WW word can be filled in the underlined blank?
possess
To leave out; to keep from being a part of
*Use in a sentence for double points*
exclude
possess
1. To have or to own
2. To get power or control over
What is a synonym for the word PERSERVERE?
carry-on, persist, or endure.
What is an antonym for the word EXCLUDE?
include
Installing a pool in my apartment is quite a ________ idea.
What WW word can be filled in the underlined blank?
FANCIFUL
1. Badly behaved
2. Hard to control
unruly
sneer
To look down on with scorn; to mock or insult by words or manner
What is a synonym for the word INSPIRE?
motivate, cause, encourage, or persuade.
What is an antonym for the word POSSESS?
lose or release.
She seemed to be holding a _____ against me for eating her leftovers.
What WW word can be filled in the underlined blank?
GRUDGE
An opinion or strong feeling formed without careful thought or regard to the facts
prejudice
futile
adj. Certain to fail; hopeless or useless
What is a synonym for the word FANCIFUL?
*Double points if your team can use FANCIFUL in a sentence*
imaginary, unrealistic, or unbelievable.
Perhaps it is too fanciful to dream of having a pet dragon.
What is an antonym for the word INSPIRE?
discourage or depress
I will _____ even though starting at a new school has been hard.
Persevere
Determined not to give in
resolute
unanimous
Without any disagreement
What is a synonym for the word GRUDGE?
Hatred, displeasure, hard feelings, resentment.
What is an antonym for the word FUTILE?
profitable, hopeful, successful, or useful.
The news will be sure to ______ jurors against the defendant.
What WW word can fill in the blank?
Prejudice