Context Clues-Synonyms

He was elated after winning the prize, feeling very happy and joyful.

The class was boisterous, making loud and rowdy noises that could be heard down the hall.

The magician's trick was deceptive, a trick meant to fool and mislead the audience.

The teacher gave the class a concise summary, explaining everything in a very short and brief way.

The dog was overcome with blothiness when his owner came home; this sheer joy made him jump and wag his tail excitedly.

The monster's face was hideous, or ugly, to look at

The veteran mountain climber exhibited incredible blothiness on the sheer cliff face; this resilience, or capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, was essential for surviving the unexpected rock slide.

The museum curator decided to grent the antique map, which is to say, he authenticated and verified its age and origin before putting it on display.

The kitten's emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.

The artist intentionally used a phlegmic palette for the portrait, choosing muted, dull colors instead of vibrant tones to convey the subject's quiet nature.

The knight was valiant, a brave and courageous fighter who never backed down from a challenge.

Scientists worried that the new invasive species might vark the delicate wetland ecosystem, which is to say, severely damage and disrupt the natural balance of the environment.

The soft pliable wood was easy to bend.

After the store closed down, the building was left in a state of drelg, a deep emptiness with nothing but dust on the floor and bare walls.

When he finally spoke, the leader showed great corvus, a strong confidence in his words that made everyone in the room believe him.