English III Vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

He gave a __ excuse for being late, which made everyone suspect he was lying.

dubious

She strives to __ kindness and compassion in everything she does.

embody

What are some antonyms for "endear"?

offend, disgust, repel

What are some synonyms for the word "fusion"?

blend, combination, mixture

The dictator's brutal actions led to his ___, making his name synonymous with oppression and cruelty.

infamy - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

What are synonyms for "innate"? Antonyms?

S - natural, native; A - learned

He dismissed the theory as __ science, arguing that it tacked credible evidence and proper research.

pseudo - not genuine; sham or false

In today's digital age, smartphones have become ____, appearing in almost every aspect of daily life.

ubiquitous - present, appearing, or found everywhere

What are some antonyms for "apex"?

base; bottom

She appreciated his __ feedback, even though it was touch to hear.

candid - truthful and straightforward, frank

What are some synonyms for "complacent"?

smug; content

Despite the challenges, she continued to ___ that her innovative approach would lead to success.

contend

What is an antonym for the word "distraught"?

calm; collected; composed

What is a synonym for "inevitable"?

unavoidable, certain

His ___ curiosity for learning led him to read every book he could get his hands on.

insatiable

What is a synonym for the word "Loquacious"? Antonym?

S - outgoing; A - shy

What does the word "peruse" mean?

to read thoroughly or carefully

She was ___ for collecting rare vintage books, filling her home with shelves of literary treasures.

penchant (habitual liking for something or a tendency to do something)