The silver metal was so MALLEABLE that the jeweler could easily shape it into a delicate, intricate ring without it breaking.
strong and rigid
easily shaped or influenced
very heavy
difficult to manage
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.
quick to give up
able to recover quickly
easily exhausted
very clumsy
Spreading a MALICIOUS lie about the new student was a cruel act intended only to cause her harm and damage her reputation.
playfully joking
slightly inconvenient
intended to harm
accidentally incorrect
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.
lessen or subside
start quickly
increase suddenly
get stronger
Facing the reigning chess champion was a FORMIDABLE challenge for the beginner, presenting a difficult and intimidating obstacle to overcome.
difficult to overcome
pleasantly easy
simple to do
surprisingly simple
The senator chose to REPUDIATE the rumors about his involvement in the scandal, stating firmly that the claims were completely untrue and false.
confirm as true
reject as untrue
publish widely
investigate thoroughly
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
wildly reckless
wise and sensible
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
continuing without interruption
rarely happening
brief and timely
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.
deeply thoughtful
easily amused
highly energetic
very worried
I appreciated my friend's CANDID opinion about my presentation; her honest and direct feedback helped me improve it.
politely vague
frank or sincere
secretly deceptive
carefully exaggerated
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