Melodramatic: When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began sobbing and demanding a doctor.
over dramatic, exaggerating
Fretful: My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful she would be a lot more fun.
feeling or expressing distress or irritation
Historical: We were able to visit many historical attractions throughout Europe, such as castles and cathedrals.
past, old
Detest: Everyone else at the party wanted garbage pizza but Tim because he detested vegetables.
dislike, hate
Extraordinary: Kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is extraordinary.
very unusual, amazing, astonishing
Wither: Alice finally threw away the withering roses when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
become dry, shriveled
abundant: The large theatre has abundant seating for the performance this weekend.
ample, a lot, plentiful
Apprehensive: He felt apprehensive about going home because of the grades he received on his report card.
fearful, worried, anxious
Degrade: Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
treat or regard (someone) with disrespect
Remorse: When Tommy walked home with the money he stole from the cash register powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach
deep regret, guily
Alter: Grandpa didn't know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, now he had to alter his plans.
change
Inquiry: When other moms heard about how Jenna had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her award winning muffin recipe
questions, asking for information
Talented: Margaret is a talented baker and always brings us amazing pastries.
Skilled, knowledgeable, brilliant
jostled: With such a large crowd, everyone was being jostled while shopping at the mall.
pushed, colliding, bumped
Laborious: Dexter wanted to take honors math, but the work load was too laborious along side his football practices.
requiring considerable effort and time, hard, difficult, strenuous
Sustain: It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole life is falling apart.
strengthen, keep, support, hold
vigilant: Our dog is very vigilant with watching out the window and alerts us for every visitor.
watchful, observant
Discontent: If we use red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent.
not satisfied or content
Lavish: The inside of this cafe is lavish, making it a perfect location for the queens birthday.
elegant