The dog howled in ANGUISH after being hit by a car.
suffering, pain, grief
The BOISTEROUS crowd rose to its feet, stamping their feet and loudly cheering for the NFL star after he scored a game-winning touchdown.
noisy, energetic, rowdy
Although I love my job, I might have to quit because the MEAGER salary does not allow me to pay my bills.
too small, not enough
The PRISTINE water came from a high mountain stream where there was no pollution.
perfect, clean, fresh, unspoiled
During my LEISURE time, I enjoy playing video games with my friends.
free from doing tasks/work
At the math competition, it was quite obvious that Mead Middle School’s skills were far SUPERIOR to their opponent.
higher in quality or rank; excellent
On snow days, the icy roads are TREACHEROUS and busses cannot pick up the students safely.
unsafe, dangerous
After school some students always LINGER around the building to talk to their friends.
to stay in a situation or place
The speaker told an amusing ANECDOTE about his dog.
story
My mother INHERITED her green eyes from her father.
received, got
Many young children would like to POSSESS a pet such as a dog or cat.
to have or own
Unlike many people today, I prefer a TANGIBLE book made out of paper over reading an electronic version on the computer.
something you can hold
The musical was an ASTOUNDING performance, so much so that three movie directors came up to Maria and asked that she audition for the head actress in several different movie roles.
impressive, amazing, wonderful
Thanks to the INNOVATION of the Wright brothers, we have airplanes that allow us to travel swiftly and safely around the world today.
coming up with new ideas and technology
Although Matt is a great football player, he is very ARROGANT and refuses to talk to his fans.
rude, someone who thinks they are better than everyone
Joseph explained that not completing their group project would be DETRIMENTAL to their science grade.
harmful, damaging, hurtful
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