agile (adj.)	quick and graceful when moving · Synonym: nimble · e.g. The agile monkey leaped between branches.
aloof (adj.)	cool, distant, and not friendly · Synonym: distant · e.g. The new girl seemed aloof at first.
arid (adj.)	very dry, with little rain · Synonym: dry · e.g. Cactuses grow well in arid places.
abrupt (adj.)	sudden and unexpected · Synonym: sudden · e.g. The bus came to an abrupt stop.
barren (adj.)	unable to grow plants; bare · Synonym: infertile · e.g. Nothing grew in the barren field.
blunt (adj.)	not sharp; or very direct · Synonym: dull · e.g. This blunt knife can't cut the bread.
candid (adj.)	honest and direct · Synonym: frank · e.g. Give me your candid opinion of my story.
colossal (adj.)	extremely large · Synonym: huge · e.g. A colossal statue stood in the harbor.
compassionate (adj.)	caring about others' suffering · Synonym: sympathetic · e.g. The compassionate nurse held my hand.
competent (adj.)	able to do something well · Synonym: capable · e.g. She is a competent swimmer.
conceited (adj.)	too proud of yourself · Synonym: vain · e.g. The conceited prince stared at his reflection.
considerate (adj.)	thoughtful of others' feelings · Synonym: thoughtful · e.g. It was considerate of you to call.
crafty (adj.)	clever in a sneaky way · Synonym: cunning · e.g. The crafty raccoon opened the trash can.
crucial (adj.)	extremely important · Synonym: critical · e.g. Practice is crucial before a big game.
dazzling (adj.)	very bright and impressive · Synonym: brilliant · e.g. The fireworks were dazzling.
deliberate (adj.)	done on purpose · Synonym: intentional · e.g. That was a deliberate push, not an accident.
desolate (adj.)	empty, lonely, and bare · Synonym: deserted · e.g. The beach was desolate in winter.
diligent (adj.)	working hard and carefully · Synonym: hardworking · e.g. The diligent student checked every answer.
dismal (adj.)	sad, dark, and dreary · Synonym: gloomy · e.g. Our team had a dismal season.
dormant (adj.)	asleep or not active for now · Synonym: inactive · e.g. The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
drab (adj.)	dull and without color · Synonym: dull · e.g. The drab room needed some bright paint.
durable (adj.)	strong and long-lasting · Synonym: sturdy · e.g. These durable boots lasted three winters.
elated (adj.)	extremely happy · Synonym: overjoyed · e.g. Lena was elated to get a puppy.
eloquent (adj.)	speaking clearly, well, and beautifully · Synonym: articulate · e.g. The eloquent speaker moved the crowd.
eminent (adj.)	famous and respected · Synonym: renowned · e.g. An eminent scientist visited our school.
erratic (adj.)	not steady or regular · Synonym: unpredictable · e.g. The fly's erratic path was hard to follow.
essential (adj.)	absolutely necessary · Synonym: necessary · e.g. Sleep is essential for good health.
exquisite (adj.)	extremely beautiful and delicate · Synonym: gorgeous · e.g. The lace had an exquisite pattern.
extravagant (adj.)	too costly or fancy · Synonym: lavish · e.g. An extravagant cake had ten layers.
famished (adj.)	extremely hungry · Synonym: starving · e.g. After soccer, I was famished.
fickle (adj.)	changing your mind often · Synonym: changeable · e.g. The fickle cat loved me, then ignored me.
flexible (adj.)	able to bend easily · Synonym: bendable · e.g. A flexible straw bends without breaking.
frank (adj.)	honest and direct · Synonym: candid · e.g. Let me be frank: your room is messy.
frigid (adj.)	extremely cold · Synonym: freezing · e.g. The frigid wind stung our cheeks.
frugal (adj.)	careful not to waste money · Synonym: thrifty · e.g. Our frugal family reuses wrapping paper.
futile (adj.)	useless; having no chance of success · Synonym: useless · e.g. Trying to catch the bus was futile.
genuine (adj.)	real; not fake · Synonym: authentic · e.g. This ring is made of genuine gold.
gaunt (adj.)	very thin and bony · Synonym: scrawny · e.g. The stray dog looked gaunt and hungry.
gleeful (adj.)	full of happy delight · Synonym: joyful · e.g. The gleeful kids splashed in puddles.
gullible (adj.)	easily tricked; believing anything · Synonym: trusting · e.g. The gullible boy believed the moon was cheese.
hardy (adj.)	strong enough to survive hard conditions · Synonym: tough · e.g. Hardy plants survive the cold winter.
hazardous (adj.)	dangerous; risky · Synonym: dangerous · e.g. Icy roads are hazardous for drivers.
haughty (adj.)	proud and looking down on others · Synonym: arrogant · e.g. The haughty queen ignored the servants.
humid (adj.)	warm and damp, like sticky air · Synonym: muggy · e.g. It was a humid summer afternoon.
immaculate (adj.)	perfectly clean · Synonym: spotless · e.g. Her kitchen was immaculate.
impartial (adj.)	fair; not taking sides · Synonym: fair · e.g. A referee must be impartial.
impulsive (adj.)	acting without thinking first · Synonym: rash · e.g. He made an impulsive choice to buy candy.
incessant (adj.)	never stopping · Synonym: constant · e.g. The incessant barking kept us awake.
indifferent (adj.)	not caring either way · Synonym: uninterested · e.g. The cat was indifferent to the new toy.
industrious (adj.)	always working hard · Synonym: hardworking · e.g. The industrious ants built a huge hill.
inferior (adj.)	lower in quality or rank · Synonym: lesser · e.g. The cheap glue was inferior to the brand name.
intense (adj.)	very strong or extreme · Synonym: extreme · e.g. The intense heat melted my popsicle.
jovial (adj.)	cheerful and friendly · Synonym: jolly · e.g. Our jovial mail carrier always waves.
lethargic (adj.)	tired, slow, and lacking energy · Synonym: sluggish · e.g. I felt lethargic after the big lunch.
lenient (adj.)	not strict; forgiving · Synonym: easygoing · e.g. The lenient teacher gave us extra time.
luminous (adj.)	shining; giving off light · Synonym: glowing · e.g. Luminous stars glowed on my ceiling.
majestic (adj.)	grand and impressive, like royalty · Synonym: grand · e.g. The majestic eagle soared overhead.
meager (adj.)	very small in amount · Synonym: skimpy · e.g. The mouse found a meager crumb of cheese.
meticulous (adj.)	extremely careful about details · Synonym: painstaking · e.g. She kept meticulous notes in science.
minute (adj.)	extremely small (said my-NOOT) · Synonym: tiny · e.g. A minute bug crawled on the leaf.
mournful (adj.)	full of sadness · Synonym: sorrowful · e.g. The dog let out a mournful howl.
naive (adj.)	innocent and lacking experience · Synonym: innocent · e.g. The naive puppy chased a skunk.
negligent (adj.)	not taking proper care · Synonym: careless · e.g. The negligent babysitter left the gate open.
notable (adj.)	worth noticing; important · Synonym: remarkable · e.g. The town's most notable building is the clock tower.
novel (adj.)	new and unusual · Synonym: new · e.g. She had a novel idea for the science fair.
obedient (adj.)	doing what you are told · Synonym: dutiful · e.g. The obedient dog sat on command.
obscure (adj.)	not well known; or hard to see · Synonym: unknown · e.g. He collects songs by obscure bands.
obstinate (adj.)	stubbornly refusing to change · Synonym: stubborn · e.g. The obstinate toddler would not wear shoes.
ominous (adj.)	seeming like something bad will happen · Synonym: threatening · e.g. Ominous clouds gathered over the lake.
optimistic (adj.)	expecting good things to happen · Synonym: hopeful · e.g. We were optimistic about winning.
outraged (adj.)	extremely angry and shocked · Synonym: furious · e.g. Fans were outraged by the unfair call.
pensive (adj.)	deep in quiet thought · Synonym: thoughtful · e.g. She looked pensive as she stared outside.
perilous (adj.)	full of danger · Synonym: risky · e.g. Climbing the icy cliff was perilous.
persistent (adj.)	continuing firmly despite problems · Synonym: determined · e.g. The persistent woodpecker kept tapping.
plausible (adj.)	seeming likely to be true · Synonym: believable · e.g. His excuse sounded plausible.
potent (adj.)	very strong or powerful · Synonym: powerful · e.g. This is a potent cleaner, so wear gloves.
prosperous (adj.)	successful and wealthy · Synonym: wealthy · e.g. The town grew prosperous after the railroad came.
prudent (adj.)	careful and sensible · Synonym: wise · e.g. It is prudent to save some money.
punctual (adj.)	on time · Synonym: prompt · e.g. Be punctual for the school bus.
quaint (adj.)	charming in an old-fashioned way · Synonym: charming · e.g. We stayed in a quaint cottage.
rash (adj.)	done without careful thought · Synonym: reckless · e.g. Quitting the team was a rash decision.
reckless (adj.)	careless about danger · Synonym: careless · e.g. Reckless biking can cause accidents.
remote (adj.)	far away and hard to reach · Synonym: distant · e.g. They live on a remote island.
resilient (adj.)	able to bounce back from trouble · Synonym: tough · e.g. Resilient kids keep trying after mistakes.
robust (adj.)	strong and healthy · Synonym: vigorous · e.g. The robust oak survived the storm.
rowdy (adj.)	noisy and rough · Synonym: boisterous · e.g. The rowdy fans cheered all game.
rustic (adj.)	simple and countrylike · Synonym: rural · e.g. We ate in a rustic log cabin.
sullen (adj.)	quietly angry and gloomy · Synonym: sulky · e.g. He gave a sullen shrug.
scrawny (adj.)	thin and bony · Synonym: skinny · e.g. The scrawny kitten grew strong with care.
shabby (adj.)	old and worn out · Synonym: worn · e.g. He wore a shabby old coat.
skeptical (adj.)	doubting; not easily believing · Synonym: doubtful · e.g. I was skeptical of the talking-dog story.
sluggish (adj.)	moving slowly; lacking energy · Synonym: slow · e.g. The cold made the lizard sluggish.
somber (adj.)	dark, serious, and sad · Synonym: gloomy · e.g. The room grew somber when the news came.
spacious (adj.)	having lots of room · Synonym: roomy · e.g. Our new kitchen is spacious.
sparse (adj.)	thinly spread; few and far apart · Synonym: thin · e.g. The grass was sparse in the shade.
spontaneous (adj.)	done suddenly without planning · Synonym: unplanned · e.g. We had a spontaneous dance party.
stern (adj.)	serious and strict · Synonym: strict · e.g. The stern librarian asked us to whisper.
stingy (adj.)	unwilling to share or spend · Synonym: miserly · e.g. The stingy king kept all the gold.
sufficient (adj.)	as much as needed · Synonym: enough · e.g. We have sufficient snacks for the trip.
superb (adj.)	extremely good · Synonym: excellent · e.g. The chef made a superb dinner.
tactful (adj.)	careful not to hurt feelings · Synonym: diplomatic · e.g. She gave a tactful answer about the ugly hat.
tattered (adj.)	old and torn · Synonym: ragged · e.g. The pirate flag was tattered.
tense (adj.)	nervous and unable to relax · Synonym: anxious · e.g. The room felt tense before the results.
thrifty (adj.)	careful with money · Synonym: frugal · e.g. Thrifty shoppers look for sales.
tolerant (adj.)	accepting of others' differences · Synonym: accepting · e.g. A tolerant person respects other views.
treacherous (adj.)	full of hidden dangers · Synonym: perilous · e.g. The treacherous path was covered in ice.
trivial (adj.)	small and not important · Synonym: unimportant · e.g. Don't worry about such a trivial mistake.
turbulent (adj.)	wild, rough, and stormy · Synonym: stormy · e.g. The turbulent sea rocked the boat.
unanimous (adj.)	agreed on by everyone · Synonym: united · e.g. The class vote was unanimous.
uneasy (adj.)	worried and not comfortable · Synonym: worried · e.g. The strange noise made me uneasy.
valiant (adj.)	very brave · Synonym: brave · e.g. The valiant knight protected the village.
versatile (adj.)	able to do many different things · Synonym: adaptable · e.g. A versatile player can play any position.
vigilant (adj.)	always watching carefully for danger · Synonym: watchful · e.g. The vigilant lifeguard scanned the pool.
vulnerable (adj.)	easily hurt or harmed · Synonym: defenseless · e.g. Baby turtles are vulnerable on the beach.
wholesome (adj.)	good for your health or character · Synonym: healthy · e.g. We ate a wholesome breakfast of oatmeal.
woeful (adj.)	very sad, or very bad · Synonym: miserable · e.g. The lost puppy gave a woeful whimper.
zealous (adj.)	extremely eager and enthusiastic · Synonym: enthusiastic · e.g. The zealous fans painted their faces.
absurd (adj.)	silly and making no sense · Synonym: ridiculous · e.g. A fish riding a bike is absurd.
adequate (adj.)	good enough; enough · Synonym: sufficient · e.g. We had adequate time to finish.
affluent (adj.)	having lots of money · Synonym: wealthy · e.g. They live in an affluent neighborhood.
amiable (adj.)	friendly and pleasant · Synonym: friendly · e.g. The amiable shopkeeper knew everyone's name.
anonymous (adj.)	with a name not known · Synonym: unnamed · e.g. An anonymous donor gave books to our school.
apparent (adj.)	clear; easy to see · Synonym: obvious · e.g. It was apparent that she was tired.
benevolent (adj.)	kind and wanting to help others · Synonym: charitable · e.g. A benevolent woman built a park for the town.
brittle (adj.)	hard but easily snapped · Synonym: breakable · e.g. Old leaves become dry and brittle.
capable (adj.)	having the skill to do something · Synonym: competent · e.g. She is capable of running a mile.
cordial (adj.)	warm and friendly · Synonym: friendly · e.g. We got a cordial welcome at the inn.
courteous (adj.)	polite and respectful · Synonym: polite · e.g. The courteous boy held the door open.
cunning (adj.)	clever at tricking others · Synonym: crafty · e.g. The cunning fox fooled the farmer.
defiant (adj.)	boldly refusing to obey · Synonym: rebellious · e.g. The defiant toddler shouted, "No!"
dejected (adj.)	sad and discouraged · Synonym: downcast · e.g. He felt dejected after missing the goal.
destitute (adj.)	extremely poor; without money · Synonym: penniless · e.g. The destitute family needed help.
distinct (adj.)	clearly seen, heard, or noticed · Synonym: clear · e.g. There was a distinct smell of smoke.
docile (adj.)	calm and easy to handle · Synonym: tame · e.g. The docile pony let kids ride it.
earnest (adj.)	sincere and serious · Synonym: serious · e.g. He made an earnest promise to help.
ecstatic (adj.)	extremely happy · Synonym: thrilled · e.g. She was ecstatic about her birthday gift.
exotic (adj.)	from a faraway place; unusual · Synonym: foreign · e.g. The zoo has many exotic birds.
gallant (adj.)	brave and noble · Synonym: heroic · e.g. The gallant firefighter rescued the kitten.
hideous (adj.)	very ugly · Synonym: ugly · e.g. The monster mask was hideous.
hectic (adj.)	very busy and rushed · Synonym: frantic · e.g. Mornings are hectic in our house.
illegible (adj.)	too messy to read · Synonym: unreadable · e.g. My brother's handwriting is illegible.
inevitable (adj.)	sure to happen; unavoidable · Synonym: unavoidable · e.g. Rain was inevitable with those dark clouds.
jubilant (adj.)	joyful and celebrating · Synonym: joyful · e.g. The jubilant team lifted the trophy.
lush (adj.)	thick with healthy green plants · Synonym: leafy · e.g. The lush jungle was full of vines.
mellow (adj.)	soft, warm, and gentle · Synonym: mild · e.g. The mellow music helped me relax.
parched (adj.)	very dry or thirsty · Synonym: dry · e.g. The parched ground cracked in the sun.
picturesque (adj.)	pretty as a picture · Synonym: scenic · e.g. We drove through a picturesque village.
ravenous (adj.)	extremely hungry · Synonym: famished · e.g. The ravenous bear ate all the berries.
boisterous (adj.)	noisy, energetic, and rowdy · Synonym: rowdy · e.g. The boisterous puppies tumbled in the grass.
wretched (adj.)	very unhappy, or very poor in quality · Synonym: miserable · e.g. I felt wretched with the flu.
abolish (verb.)	to end a law or practice · Synonym: eliminate · e.g. The school abolished homework on Fridays.
acquire (verb.)	to get or gain · Synonym: obtain · e.g. She acquired a new stamp for her collection.
adapt (verb.)	to change to fit new conditions · Synonym: adjust · e.g. Animals adapt to their surroundings.
anticipate (verb.)	to expect or look forward to · Synonym: expect · e.g. We anticipate a big crowd at the fair.
appease (verb.)	to calm someone by giving what they want · Synonym: pacify · e.g. A cookie appeased the crying toddler.
ascend (verb.)	to go up · Synonym: climb · e.g. The hikers ascended the steep trail.
assert (verb.)	to state firmly · Synonym: declare · e.g. She asserted that she was right.
avert (verb.)	to prevent; or to turn away · Synonym: prevent · e.g. Quick thinking averted a disaster.
baffle (verb.)	to confuse completely · Synonym: puzzle · e.g. The magic trick baffled everyone.
beckon (verb.)	to signal someone to come · Synonym: signal · e.g. The teacher beckoned me to her desk.
bestow (verb.)	to give as a gift or honor · Synonym: grant · e.g. The queen bestowed a medal on the hero.
bicker (verb.)	to argue about small things · Synonym: squabble · e.g. The twins bicker over the front seat.
coax (verb.)	to gently persuade · Synonym: persuade · e.g. We coaxed the cat out from under the porch.
commend (verb.)	to praise · Synonym: praise · e.g. The principal commended our class for helping.
compel (verb.)	to force · Synonym: force · e.g. The storm compelled us to stay inside.
comply (verb.)	to follow a rule or request · Synonym: obey · e.g. Please comply with the library rules.
console (verb.)	to comfort someone who is sad · Synonym: comfort · e.g. I consoled my friend after she lost.
contemplate (verb.)	to think deeply about · Synonym: ponder · e.g. He contemplated which book to read next.
convey (verb.)	to carry or communicate · Synonym: communicate · e.g. Her smile conveyed how happy she was.
cower (verb.)	to crouch down in fear · Synonym: cringe · e.g. The puppy cowered during the thunderstorm.
dawdle (verb.)	to be slow; to waste time · Synonym: linger · e.g. Don't dawdle on the way to school.
deter (verb.)	to discourage from doing something · Synonym: discourage · e.g. The fence deters deer from the garden.
devise (verb.)	to plan or invent · Synonym: invent · e.g. We devised a plan to surprise Mom.
diminish (verb.)	to make or become smaller · Synonym: decrease · e.g. The pile of snow diminished in the sun.
disperse (verb.)	to spread out in different directions · Synonym: scatter · e.g. The crowd dispersed after the parade.
distort (verb.)	to twist out of its true shape · Synonym: twist · e.g. The funhouse mirror distorted my face.
elude (verb.)	to cleverly escape or avoid · Synonym: escape · e.g. The mouse eluded the cat again.
enhance (verb.)	to make better · Synonym: improve · e.g. Fresh herbs enhance the soup's flavor.
evade (verb.)	to escape or avoid · Synonym: avoid · e.g. He tried to evade the question.
exaggerate (verb.)	to make something seem bigger than it is · Synonym: overstate · e.g. Don't exaggerate; it was a small fish.
exclaim (verb.)	to cry out suddenly · Synonym: shout · e.g. "Look, a rainbow!" she exclaimed.
exhaust (verb.)	to use up completely; or to tire out · Synonym: drain · e.g. The long hike exhausted our water supply.
falter (verb.)	to hesitate or lose strength · Synonym: waver · e.g. His voice faltered during the speech.
flourish (verb.)	to grow well and healthily · Synonym: thrive · e.g. Roses flourish in sunny gardens.
forfeit (verb.)	to give up or lose as a penalty · Synonym: surrender · e.g. We had to forfeit the game.
heed (verb.)	to pay attention to and follow · Synonym: obey · e.g. Heed the warning signs on the trail.
hinder (verb.)	to slow down or get in the way · Synonym: hamper · e.g. Snow hindered our trip to school.
hoard (verb.)	to collect and hide away · Synonym: stockpile · e.g. Squirrels hoard nuts for winter.
illuminate (verb.)	to light up · Synonym: brighten · e.g. Lanterns illuminated the path.
implore (verb.)	to beg desperately · Synonym: beg · e.g. I implored my parents for a puppy.
inhabit (verb.)	to live in · Synonym: occupy · e.g. Polar bears inhabit the Arctic.
intimidate (verb.)	to scare someone into acting · Synonym: frighten · e.g. The big dog's bark intimidated the mail carrier.
jeer (verb.)	to make fun of rudely · Synonym: mock · e.g. It is unkind to jeer at the other team.
lament (verb.)	to express sadness about · Synonym: mourn · e.g. We lamented the end of summer.
loathe (verb.)	to hate very much · Synonym: detest · e.g. I loathe the taste of olives.
lure (verb.)	to attract or tempt · Synonym: tempt · e.g. The smell of cookies lured us inside.
meander (verb.)	to wind or wander slowly · Synonym: wander · e.g. The stream meanders through the meadow.
modify (verb.)	to change a little · Synonym: alter · e.g. We modified the recipe to use less sugar.
mourn (verb.)	to feel sad over a loss · Synonym: grieve · e.g. The town mourned the old oak tree.
negotiate (verb.)	to discuss to reach an agreement · Synonym: bargain · e.g. We negotiated a later bedtime.
nourish (verb.)	to feed for healthy growth · Synonym: feed · e.g. Rain nourishes the crops.
nurture (verb.)	to care for as it grows · Synonym: foster · e.g. She nurtured the seedlings on the windowsill.
omit (verb.)	to leave out · Synonym: exclude · e.g. Don't omit your name on the test.
oppose (verb.)	to be against · Synonym: resist · e.g. Many parents opposed the new rule.
persevere (verb.)	to keep trying despite difficulty · Synonym: endure · e.g. She persevered and finally learned to skate.
persuade (verb.)	to talk someone into something · Synonym: convince · e.g. I persuaded Dad to get pancakes.
procrastinate (verb.)	to put off doing something · Synonym: delay · e.g. Don't procrastinate on your project.
provoke (verb.)	to annoy or stir up on purpose · Synonym: irritate · e.g. Don't provoke the grumpy goose.
pursue (verb.)	to follow or chase · Synonym: chase · e.g. The dog pursued the ball across the yard.
quench (verb.)	to satisfy thirst · Synonym: satisfy · e.g. Cold water quenched our thirst.
rebuke (verb.)	to sharply criticize · Synonym: scold · e.g. The coach rebuked him for being late.
recede (verb.)	to move back or away · Synonym: retreat · e.g. The floodwaters receded after a week.
refrain (verb.)	to hold back from doing · Synonym: abstain · e.g. Please refrain from talking during the movie.
reinforce (verb.)	to make stronger · Synonym: strengthen · e.g. Steel bars reinforce the bridge.
relish (verb.)	to enjoy greatly · Synonym: enjoy · e.g. I relish a quiet morning with a book.
revive (verb.)	to bring back to life or strength · Synonym: restore · e.g. Water revived the drooping flowers.
salvage (verb.)	to save from being lost or ruined · Synonym: rescue · e.g. We salvaged some toys from the flooded basement.
scamper (verb.)	to run quickly and lightly · Synonym: scurry · e.g. The chipmunk scampered up the tree.
scrutinize (verb.)	to look at very carefully · Synonym: examine · e.g. The jeweler scrutinized the tiny diamond.
shun (verb.)	to keep away from on purpose · Synonym: avoid · e.g. Cats shun water whenever they can.
soothe (verb.)	to make calm or comfortable · Synonym: calm · e.g. Soft music soothed the fussy baby.
squander (verb.)	to waste foolishly · Synonym: waste · e.g. Don't squander your allowance on junk.
stroll (verb.)	to walk slowly and relaxed · Synonym: amble · e.g. We strolled along the boardwalk.
subside (verb.)	to become less strong · Synonym: lessen · e.g. The wind subsided by evening.
summon (verb.)	to call someone to come · Synonym: call · e.g. The principal summoned the class leaders.
surpass (verb.)	to do better than · Synonym: exceed · e.g. Her score surpassed last year's record.
thrive (verb.)	to grow strong and healthy · Synonym: flourish · e.g. Ferns thrive in shady, damp places.
transform (verb.)	to change completely · Synonym: convert · e.g. A caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
trudge (verb.)	to walk slowly and heavily · Synonym: plod · e.g. We trudged home through the deep snow.
verify (verb.)	to check that something is true · Synonym: confirm · e.g. Verify your answers before you turn it in.
waver (verb.)	to be unsure or unsteady · Synonym: hesitate · e.g. She wavered between the two choices.
yield (verb.)	to give up or give way · Synonym: surrender · e.g. The team would not yield, even when behind.
accompany (verb.)	to go along with · Synonym: escort · e.g. My aunt will accompany us to the zoo.
clarify (verb.)	to make clear · Synonym: explain · e.g. Can you clarify the directions?
cultivate (verb.)	to grow crops; or to develop · Synonym: grow · e.g. Farmers cultivate rice in wet fields.
dwindle (verb.)	to get smaller little by little · Synonym: shrink · e.g. Our cookie supply dwindled by Friday.
emit (verb.)	to give off or send out · Synonym: release · e.g. Fireflies emit a soft glow.
flaunt (verb.)	to show off proudly · Synonym: display · e.g. He flaunted his new sneakers at recess.
glisten (verb.)	to shine, especially when wet · Synonym: sparkle · e.g. Dew glistened on the grass.
ignite (verb.)	to set on fire; to start · Synonym: kindle · e.g. The match ignited the campfire.
abode (noun.)	a home · Synonym: residence · e.g. The tiny cottage was a humble abode.
adversary (noun.)	an enemy or rival · Synonym: opponent · e.g. Our adversary in the final was tough.
ailment (noun.)	a sickness · Synonym: illness · e.g. A cold is a common ailment.
ambition (noun.)	a strong wish to succeed · Synonym: aspiration · e.g. Her ambition is to become an astronaut.
asset (noun.)	something useful or valuable · Synonym: advantage · e.g. His speed is an asset to the team.
banquet (noun.)	a large formal meal · Synonym: feast · e.g. The king held a banquet for his guests.
bounty (noun.)	a generous amount; plenty · Synonym: abundance · e.g. We enjoyed the garden's bounty of tomatoes.
catastrophe (noun.)	a terrible event · Synonym: disaster · e.g. The flood was a catastrophe for the town.
chaos (noun.)	total confusion · Synonym: disorder · e.g. The kitchen was in chaos after the party.
commotion (noun.)	noisy confusion · Synonym: disturbance · e.g. A commotion broke out when the goat escaped.
consequence (noun.)	what happens because of an action · Synonym: result · e.g. Missing the bus had a consequence.
crevice (noun.)	a narrow crack · Synonym: crack · e.g. A lizard hid in a crevice in the wall.
dilemma (noun.)	a hard choice between options · Synonym: predicament · e.g. Chocolate or vanilla was a real dilemma.
disgrace (noun.)	loss of respect; shame · Synonym: shame · e.g. Cheating brought disgrace to the player.
endeavor (noun.)	a serious attempt · Synonym: attempt · e.g. Building the robot was a big endeavor.
excursion (noun.)	a short trip for fun · Synonym: outing · e.g. Our class took an excursion to the aquarium.
famine (noun.)	a severe lack of food · Synonym: starvation · e.g. The drought caused a famine long ago.
fiasco (noun.)	a complete failure · Synonym: failure · e.g. The burnt cake was a total fiasco.
gratitude (noun.)	thankfulness · Synonym: thanks · e.g. We wrote cards to show our gratitude.
hardship (noun.)	a hard, painful situation · Synonym: difficulty · e.g. The pioneers faced many hardships.
heir (noun.)	someone who will inherit something · Synonym: successor · e.g. The prince was heir to the throne.
humility (noun.)	being humble; not proud · Synonym: modesty · e.g. She accepted the award with humility.
knack (noun.)	a natural skill · Synonym: flair · e.g. She has a knack for solving puzzles.
malice (noun.)	a wish to harm others · Synonym: spite · e.g. He spoke without any malice.
menace (noun.)	a threat or danger · Synonym: threat · e.g. The wasp nest was a menace to picnickers.
merit (noun.)	value or excellence · Synonym: worth · e.g. Each idea has some merit.
multitude (noun.)	a very large number · Synonym: crowd · e.g. A multitude of stars filled the sky.
novice (noun.)	a beginner · Synonym: beginner · e.g. As a novice skier, I stayed on easy slopes.
nuisance (noun.)	an annoying thing or person · Synonym: annoyance · e.g. The buzzing fly was a nuisance.
opponent (noun.)	someone against you in a contest · Synonym: rival · e.g. My opponent shook my hand after the match.
pandemonium (noun.)	wild uproar and confusion · Synonym: chaos · e.g. Pandemonium broke out when the bell rang.
plight (noun.)	a bad or difficult situation · Synonym: predicament · e.g. We learned about the plight of the polar bears.
precaution (noun.)	a step taken to prevent harm · Synonym: safeguard · e.g. Wearing a helmet is a smart precaution.
prosperity (noun.)	success and wealth · Synonym: wealth · e.g. The new factory brought prosperity to the town.
radiance (noun.)	bright, glowing light · Synonym: glow · e.g. The radiance of the sunrise woke me.
refuge (noun.)	a safe place; shelter · Synonym: shelter · e.g. The barn was a refuge from the rain.
remnant (noun.)	a small leftover piece · Synonym: remainder · e.g. Mom sewed a pillow from fabric remnants.
reverence (noun.)	deep respect · Synonym: respect · e.g. We spoke with reverence about our grandparents.
rubble (noun.)	broken pieces of buildings or rock · Synonym: debris · e.g. Workers cleared the rubble from the road.
sanctuary (noun.)	a safe place, especially for animals · Synonym: haven · e.g. The bird sanctuary protects herons.
solitude (noun.)	the state of being alone · Synonym: isolation · e.g. He enjoyed the solitude of the quiet woods.
splendor (noun.)	great beauty and grandness · Synonym: magnificence · e.g. We admired the splendor of the palace.
strife (noun.)	angry conflict or fighting · Synonym: conflict · e.g. The two kingdoms ended years of strife.
tact (noun.)	skill at not upsetting people · Synonym: diplomacy · e.g. She used tact when telling him the truth.
token (noun.)	a sign or symbol of something · Synonym: symbol · e.g. He gave her a flower as a token of thanks.
tranquility (noun.)	calm and quiet · Synonym: peace · e.g. We enjoyed the tranquility of the lake.
tumult (noun.)	loud noise and confusion · Synonym: uproar · e.g. The tumult of the parade filled the street.
valor (noun.)	great courage · Synonym: bravery · e.g. The soldier received a medal for valor.
venture (noun.)	a risky project or trip · Synonym: undertaking · e.g. Their lemonade stand was a successful venture.
verdict (noun.)	a final decision · Synonym: judgment · e.g. The judges announced their verdict.
vicinity (noun.)	the nearby area · Synonym: neighborhood · e.g. Is there a park in the vicinity?
zeal (noun.)	great eagerness and energy · Synonym: enthusiasm · e.g. He cleaned his room with surprising zeal.
anecdote (noun.)	a short, true, funny story · Synonym: story · e.g. Dad told an anecdote about his first job.
fragrance (noun.)	a sweet smell · Synonym: scent · e.g. The fragrance of roses filled the air.
glimpse (noun.)	a quick look · Synonym: glance · e.g. I caught a glimpse of a deer.
inkling (noun.)	a slight idea or hint · Synonym: hint · e.g. I had no inkling about the surprise party.
luxury (noun.)	something costly and pleasant, not needed · Synonym: splendor · e.g. A hot bath felt like a luxury.
mishap (noun.)	a small, unlucky accident · Synonym: accident · e.g. A spilled drink was the only mishap.
remorse (noun.)	deep regret for doing wrong · Synonym: regret · e.g. She felt remorse for teasing her sister.
terrain (noun.)	land and its physical features · Synonym: landscape · e.g. The rocky terrain was hard to cross.
