I'm glad you enjoy knitting, but I find it boring and TEDIOUS
Something that is long, slow, dull, monotonous
The art class was geared toward NOVICE artists. The description said they would learn basic techniques.
A new or inexperienced person
This passage is an EXCERPT from my favorite book. I want you to see how great it is without having to read the whole book. What does EXCERPT mean?
A short piece of text, song, movie, etc.
After not eating for days, I had a VORACIOUS hunger and ate everything in sight
Craving; wanting a lot of food
Don't SUCCUMB to the temptations of cheating! Make sure you study!
Failure to resist; Give in
When my sister did not get the toys she wanted she went into a long TIRADE. She screamed and told everyone why she had to have the toys
Long, angry speech full of blame/criticism
The rude woman will often REBUFF invitations from people whom she thinks cannot benefit her social status
Reject in an unfriendly way
The PUNGENT smell of sulfur resembles rotten eggs.
Smelling or tasting very strongly
The findings were VALIDATED by numerous surveys as well as other research
To check or prove that something is accurate and correct
With technological advancements, cassette tapes, VHS tapes and VCRs have become OBSOLETE
No longer used; out of date
Playing golf in a lightning storm is not a PRUDENT decision. You increase your chances of getting struck by lightning.
Wise; sensible
Although I was filled with TREPIDATION, I confronted my fear of snakes and removed the one on my sidewalk
Feeling afraid that something might happen
My mom is very METICULOUS. When she cleans the house there is not a spot of dust to be found.
Showing attention to detail; very careful
My parents INTERROGATED me after they head about the prank. I can't believe they think I had something to do with it.
Ask a lot of questions
The speech teacher left his job at the school and opened a private practice. She hoped the new practice would be very LUCRATIVE.
Something that produces a lot of money
The boy's laziness was beginning to RANKLE his sister. She was sick of having to do everything for him.
Irritate or annoy
Sounds will REVERBERATE off the walls of an empty room or building
Echo; noise repeated several times
Putting your hands around your throat is a UNIVERSAL symbol for choking
Something done by all people
The PROPRIETER decided to close his store after realizing he was losing money instead of making money. As a business owner, you have to make tough decisions sometimes
Owner of a business or property
The girl was already suspended for skipping school, so the teacher decided not to REBUKE her for forgetting to do her homework.
Express disapproval of someone beacuse of their actions; scold; criticize
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