Term
|
Definition
(adj.) unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile
Synonyms: difficult, trying.
Antonyms: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(adj.) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull.
Synonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative.
Antonyms: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(noun) a person who attacks violently ( with blows or words )
Synonyms: assaulter, attacker, mugger.
Antonyms: victim, prey, injured party. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( noun ) a large wave; ( verb ) to rise, or swell like a wave.
Synonyms: (n.) breaker; ( v.) surge, bulge, balloon.
Antonyms: (n.) trough; (v.) deflate, collapse. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with.
Synonyms: face, encounter.
Antonyms: avoid, evade, sidestep. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back.
Synonyms: pressure, restrict, confine, limit.
Antonyms: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time.
Synonyms: ( adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer.
Antonyms: ( adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture.
Synonyms: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate.
Antonyms: NONE!!!! |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent.
Synonyms: neutral, impartial, unbiased, apathetic.
Antonyms: partial, biased, prejudiced. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class.
Synonyms: surround, envelop, comprise.
Antonyms: leave out, omit, exclude. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) without any goodreason or cause, unjustified.
Synonyms: baseless, unsupported.
Antonyms: well-founded, reasonable, justified. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( noun ) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person.
Synonyms: phony, charlatan, fraud.
Antonyms: NONE!!! |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) impossible to understand.
Synonyms: baffling, confusing, bewildering.
Antonyms: understandable, clear, plain, intelligible. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage.
Synonyms: work, maneuver, exploit, infuence.
Antonyms: NONE!!! |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( noun ) the greatest possible amount or degree; ( adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree.
Synonyms: largest, highest, utmost.
Antonyms: least, lowest, minimum, smallest. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( noun ) a person who does imitations; ( verb ) to imitate, to make fun of.
Synonyms: copycat, impersonator; ( verb ) parrot, impersonate.
Antonyms: NONE!!! |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( verb ) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; ( noun ) a gathered strip of materialused for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat.
Synonyms: ( verb ) disturb; ( noun ) frill.
Antonyms: ( verb ) smooth out, soothe. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand.
Synonyms; tranquil, composed, fair, august.
Antonyms: agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid.
Synonyms: shamefaced, meek.
Antonyms: bold, saucy, brazen, confident. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
( noun ) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power.
Synonyms: endurance.
Antonyms: NONE!!! |
|
|