Definitions
To recover after illness or injury.
convalesce
An antonym for “on time.”
overdue
After surgery, she needed time to ______ at home.
convalesce
The noun form of “restrict.”
restriction
Which word would describe a picture of someone’s face painted by an artist?
portrait
To give time or effort to a purpose.
dedicate
A synonym for “remove from power.”
overthrow
He will ______ this book to his parents.
dedicate
The adjective form of “rebel.”
rebellious
If someone grows up with strong values taught at home, which word explains that?
upbringing
To say aloud for writing down, or a ruler with total power.
dictate / dictator
A synonym for “enter or pierce.”
penetrate
The general tried to ______ orders to the soldiers.
dictate
The adjective form of “tempest.”
tempestuous
If citizens fight against their government, which word describes them?
rebels
To greatly annoy.
exasperate
An antonym for “often.”
seldom
The crying baby began to ______ the tired parents.
exasperate
The past tense of “overthrow.”
overthrew
If a hurricane causes violent winds and chaos, which word fits best?
tempest / tempestuous
Deserving attention; remarkable.
notable
A synonym for “energize or encourage activity.”
stimulate
The student’s ______ paper won an award.
notable
The noun form of “upbringing.”
upbringing
If rules stop you from doing what you want, which word describes the limit?
restriction