cat·a·ract n.
1. A large or high waterfall.
2. A great downpour; a deluge.
3. Pathology Opacity of the lens or capsule of the eye, causing impairment of vision or
blindness.
Synonyms: deluge, flood, rapids, torrent
The kayaker prepared herself before plunging over the edge into the deafening cataract.
em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders
v.tr.
1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover.
2. To make by means of needlework: embroider a design on a bedspread.
3. To add embellishments or fanciful details to: embroider the truth.
v.intr.
1. To make needlework.
2. To add embellishments or fanciful details.
Synonyms: beautify, bedeck, braid, color, cross-stitch, deck, decorate, embellish, fix up,
garnish, gild, gussy up, knit, ornament, pattern, quilt, spruce up, stitch, weave pattern,
work
Young girls used to demonstrate their ability to embroider by making a sampler with their
name and basic things like their ABCs.
rus·set n.
1. A moderate to strong brown.
2. A coarse reddish-brown to brown homespun cloth.
3. A winter apple with a rough reddish-brown skin.
4. A russet Burbank.
Adj Moderate to strong brown.
Synonyms: chestnut, copper, hazel, henna, nut, rust, tawny, titian
The rider brushed the russet-colored horse after the work-out.
ac·com·plice n.
An associate in wrongdoing, especially one who aids or abets another in a criminal act,
either as a principal or an accessory.
Synonyms: abettor, accessory, aid, aide, ally, assistant, associate, co-conspirator,
collaborator, colleague, confederate, conspirator, insider, partner, plant*, stall*
Antonyms: adversary, enemy, opponent
The robber had an accomplice waiting for him in the car outside the bank
err intr.v. erred, err·ing, errs
1. To make an error or a mistake.
2. To violate accepted moral standards; sin.
3. Archaic To stray.
Synonyms: be in error, be inaccurate, be incorrect, be mistaken, blow*, blunder, bollix,
boo-boo, deviate, drop the ball, fall, flub, foul up, go astray, go wrong, goof, lapse, louse
up, make a mess of, mess up*, misapprehend, misbehave, miscalculate, misjudge, muff,
offend, screw up, sin, slip up, snafu, snarl up, stray, stumble, transgress, trespass, wander
Antonyms: correct
To err is human, to forgive is divine.
in·dom·i·ta·ble adj.
Incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished; unconquerable.
Synonyms: dogged, impassable, impregnable, insuperable, insurmountable, invincible,
invulnerable, obstinate, pertinacious, resolute, ruthless, staunch, stubborn, unassailable,
unbeatable, unconquerable, undefeatable, unflinching, willful
Antonyms: beatable, conquerable, unstable, weak, yielding
Joseph in the Old Testament succeeded because he had an indomitable spirit.
Serenity- noun
- The state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness
- (usually initial capital letter) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in
speaking or reverence, used in speaking of or certain members of royalty (usually
preceded by his, your, etc.)
Synonyms: composure, calm, peacefulness, peace.
Antonym: agitation.
Sentence: All my mom wanted for her birthday was peace and serenity for she had
just had a very tiring week.
Exclude
-To shut or keep out; prevent the entrance of.
-To shut out from consideration, privilege, etc.
-To expel and keep out; thrust out
Part of speech- verb
Synonyms- proscribe, ostracize, eliminate, repudiate, preclude, prohibit
Antonyms- include
The boy was excluded from the group because he disobeyed the rules.
Fallible: adj Liable to be deceived or mistaken
Synonym- Undependable, Unreliable
Antonym- Full proof, Unfailing
Sentence- The news reporters story was unfailing.
Clique
-A small exclusive group
Part of speech –noun
Synonym- exclusive
Antonym- public
The clique of kids got in trouble for talking behind someone’s back.
FoilVerb: To disappoint or make upset.
Synonym-restrain, frustrate and disappointment.
Noun: metal in the form of very thin sheets; a person or thing that makes another seem
better by contrast; a long thin bladed sword used in fencing
Antonyms- audience and fan
In a driving snow storm, Assumpta J V football team foiled any of Waldron’s hopes of
being the champions by beating them 19 to 7
Secluded
Definition- Screened in or not in sight
Part of speech- Adjective
Synonym- hidden
Antonym- visible
Sentence- Because of the tall fence, the house at the end of the block was secluded.
Tumult– n. 1. Violent and noisy commotion or disturbances of a crowd or mob; uproar
2. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder 3. Highly distressing agitation of
mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance.
Synonyms: disorder, turbulence, revolt, revolution, mutiny, exitement, perturbation
Antonyms: quiet
Sentence: There was a tumult in the crowd when the Eagles lost the game.
Founder
Verb: To sink below the water, to collapse or cave in, to fail, to stumble especially
stumble go lame
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Shifty
Furrow- v. make a rut or trail in the ground or surface of something
n. a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow esp. for planting seeds or irrigation.
Synonyms: v. – plow or groove n. – rut or crease
Antonyms: v. – unfurrowed n. – smooth surface
Sentence: The plow started to make furrow in the ground.
Sentence: The dog furrowed the yard by digging a hole.
Hoodwink- to mislead by trickery
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms: trick, cheat, mislead, fool
Antonyms: truthful, be honest, forthright
Sentence: The little brother hoodwinked his older sister into believing that they were
going to Hawaii for her birthday.
Verdant- characterized by abundance of vegetation
Part of speech: adjective
Synonym: abundant
Sentence: There are no more other delicate flowers in these verdant spaces now.
Blemish- a small mark or something that ruins something’s appearance
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: flaw, mole, stain, pimple, mark, scratch, scar, defect, etc.
Antonyms: repair, purify, fix, make better, etc.
Sentence: The teenager was upset upon discovering a blemish on her face the night
before the dance.
Lure
Noun: Anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
A decoy; live or especially artificial bait used in fishing or trapping.
Verb: To draw or recall (especially a falcon), as by a lure or decoy.
Synonyms- Temptation or seduce
Antonyms- Repel
Sentence- The fishermen used a brand new lure to catch the big fish.
Extensive – of great extent; wide; broad; an extensive area; too much needed
Part of speech - adjective
Synonym – big amount, a lot
Antonym – less, too little,
Sentence - We had such an extensive amount of food for the party that we could’ve
served more than half of the people that were at the party
Horde
Noun: political subdivision of central Asian nomads., a teeming crowd or throng: swarm
Verb: to form, move in, or live in a horde.
Synonyms: army, bike, cram, drove, flock, herd, crowd, host, legion, mass, mob,
multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng.
Sentence: When the I phone 4S came out there was a horde of people waiting to go into
the store.
Surrender
Flamboyant
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