After the initial shock of the sudden downpour, the intensity of the rain began to ABATE, and we were able to walk home without getting completely soaked.
start quickly
increase suddenly
get stronger
lessen or subside
Sitting alone by the window, Sarah looked PENSIVE, gently tracing the glass with her finger, clearly lost in deep thought about the upcoming school play.
highly energetic
deeply thoughtful
very worried
easily amused
The INCESANT ringing of the phone drove me crazy; it rang every few seconds, never giving me a moment of peace and quiet.
extremely loud
brief and timely
rarely happening
continuing without interruption
The senator chose to REPUDIATE the rumors about his involvement in the scandal, stating firmly that the claims were completely untrue and false.
investigate thoroughly
publish widely
confirm as true
reject as untrue
Because he was so GULLIBLE, Tom believed the ridiculous story that the school would be closed for a year due to an invasion of flying squirrels.
very smart
creative
often suspicious
easily fooled
I appreciated my friend's CANDID opinion about my presentation; her honest and direct feedback helped me improve it.
frank or sincere
carefully exaggerated
politely vague
secretly deceptive
Spreading a MALICIOUS lie about the new student was a cruel act intended only to cause her harm and damage her reputation.
intended to harm
accidentally incorrect
slightly inconvenient
playfully joking
The silver metal was so MALLEABLE that the jeweler could easily shape it into a delicate, intricate ring without it breaking.
very heavy
strong and rigid
easily shaped or influenced
difficult to manage
It was PRUDENT of the hiker to pack extra food and water; it was a smart and sensible decision in case the trip took longer than expected.
totally random
quietly shy
wise and sensible
wildly reckless
Facing the reigning chess champion was a FORMIDABLE challenge for the beginner, presenting a difficult and intimidating obstacle to overcome.
pleasantly easy
surprisingly simple
difficult to overcome
simple to do
Even after falling off his bike, the young rider was RESILENT, quickly getting back up, dusting himself off, and continuing the race without losing spirit.
able to recover quickly
very clumsy
quick to give up
easily exhausted
