AGILE	nimble (quick and graceful when moving)
ALOOF	distant (cool, distant, and not friendly)
ARID	dry (very dry, with little rain)
ABRUPT	sudden (sudden and unexpected)
BARREN	infertile (unable to grow plants; bare)
BLUNT	dull (not sharp; or very direct)
CANDID	frank (honest and direct)
COLOSSAL	huge (extremely large)
COMPASSIONATE	sympathetic (caring about others' suffering)
COMPETENT	capable (able to do something well)
CONCEITED	vain (too proud of yourself)
CONSIDERATE	thoughtful (thoughtful of others' feelings)
CRAFTY	cunning (clever in a sneaky way)
CRUCIAL	critical (extremely important)
DAZZLING	brilliant (very bright and impressive)
DELIBERATE	intentional (done on purpose)
DESOLATE	deserted (empty, lonely, and bare)
DILIGENT	hardworking (working hard and carefully)
DISMAL	gloomy (sad, dark, and dreary)
DORMANT	inactive (asleep or not active for now)
DRAB	dull (dull and without color)
DURABLE	sturdy (strong and long-lasting)
ELATED	overjoyed (extremely happy)
ELOQUENT	articulate (speaking clearly, well, and beautifully)
EMINENT	renowned (famous and respected)
ERRATIC	unpredictable (not steady or regular)
ESSENTIAL	necessary (absolutely necessary)
EXQUISITE	gorgeous (extremely beautiful and delicate)
EXTRAVAGANT	lavish (too costly or fancy)
FAMISHED	starving (extremely hungry)
FICKLE	changeable (changing your mind often)
FLEXIBLE	bendable (able to bend easily)
FRANK	candid (honest and direct)
FRIGID	freezing (extremely cold)
FRUGAL	thrifty (careful not to waste money)
FUTILE	useless (useless; having no chance of success)
GENUINE	authentic (real; not fake)
GAUNT	scrawny (very thin and bony)
GLEEFUL	joyful (full of happy delight)
GULLIBLE	trusting (easily tricked; believing anything)
HARDY	tough (strong enough to survive hard conditions)
HAZARDOUS	dangerous (dangerous; risky)
HAUGHTY	arrogant (proud and looking down on others)
HUMID	muggy (warm and damp, like sticky air)
IMMACULATE	spotless (perfectly clean)
IMPARTIAL	fair (fair; not taking sides)
IMPULSIVE	rash (acting without thinking first)
INCESSANT	constant (never stopping)
INDIFFERENT	uninterested (not caring either way)
INDUSTRIOUS	hardworking (always working hard)
INFERIOR	lesser (lower in quality or rank)
INTENSE	extreme (very strong or extreme)
JOVIAL	jolly (cheerful and friendly)
LETHARGIC	sluggish (tired, slow, and lacking energy)
LENIENT	easygoing (not strict; forgiving)
LUMINOUS	glowing (shining; giving off light)
MAJESTIC	grand (grand and impressive, like royalty)
MEAGER	skimpy (very small in amount)
METICULOUS	painstaking (extremely careful about details)
MINUTE	tiny (extremely small (said my-NOOT))
MOURNFUL	sorrowful (full of sadness)
NAIVE	innocent (innocent and lacking experience)
NEGLIGENT	careless (not taking proper care)
NOTABLE	remarkable (worth noticing; important)
NOVEL	new (new and unusual)
OBEDIENT	dutiful (doing what you are told)
OBSCURE	unknown (not well known; or hard to see)
OBSTINATE	stubborn (stubbornly refusing to change)
OMINOUS	threatening (seeming like something bad will happen)
OPTIMISTIC	hopeful (expecting good things to happen)
OUTRAGED	furious (extremely angry and shocked)
PENSIVE	thoughtful (deep in quiet thought)
PERILOUS	risky (full of danger)
PERSISTENT	determined (continuing firmly despite problems)
PLAUSIBLE	believable (seeming likely to be true)
POTENT	powerful (very strong or powerful)
PROSPEROUS	wealthy (successful and wealthy)
PRUDENT	wise (careful and sensible)
PUNCTUAL	prompt (on time)
QUAINT	charming (charming in an old-fashioned way)
RASH	reckless (done without careful thought)
RECKLESS	careless (careless about danger)
REMOTE	distant (far away and hard to reach)
RESILIENT	tough (able to bounce back from trouble)
ROBUST	vigorous (strong and healthy)
ROWDY	boisterous (noisy and rough)
RUSTIC	rural (simple and countrylike)
SULLEN	sulky (quietly angry and gloomy)
SCRAWNY	skinny (thin and bony)
SHABBY	worn (old and worn out)
SKEPTICAL	doubtful (doubting; not easily believing)
SLUGGISH	slow (moving slowly; lacking energy)
SOMBER	gloomy (dark, serious, and sad)
SPACIOUS	roomy (having lots of room)
SPARSE	thin (thinly spread; few and far apart)
SPONTANEOUS	unplanned (done suddenly without planning)
STERN	strict (serious and strict)
STINGY	miserly (unwilling to share or spend)
SUFFICIENT	enough (as much as needed)
SUPERB	excellent (extremely good)
TACTFUL	diplomatic (careful not to hurt feelings)
TATTERED	ragged (old and torn)
TENSE	anxious (nervous and unable to relax)
THRIFTY	frugal (careful with money)
TOLERANT	accepting (accepting of others' differences)
TREACHEROUS	perilous (full of hidden dangers)
TRIVIAL	unimportant (small and not important)
TURBULENT	stormy (wild, rough, and stormy)
UNANIMOUS	united (agreed on by everyone)
UNEASY	worried (worried and not comfortable)
VALIANT	brave (very brave)
VERSATILE	adaptable (able to do many different things)
VIGILANT	watchful (always watching carefully for danger)
VULNERABLE	defenseless (easily hurt or harmed)
WHOLESOME	healthy (good for your health or character)
WOEFUL	miserable (very sad, or very bad)
ZEALOUS	enthusiastic (extremely eager and enthusiastic)
ABSURD	ridiculous (silly and making no sense)
ADEQUATE	sufficient (good enough; enough)
AFFLUENT	wealthy (having lots of money)
AMIABLE	friendly (friendly and pleasant)
ANONYMOUS	unnamed (with a name not known)
APPARENT	obvious (clear; easy to see)
BENEVOLENT	charitable (kind and wanting to help others)
BRITTLE	breakable (hard but easily snapped)
CAPABLE	competent (having the skill to do something)
CORDIAL	friendly (warm and friendly)
COURTEOUS	polite (polite and respectful)
CUNNING	crafty (clever at tricking others)
DEFIANT	rebellious (boldly refusing to obey)
DEJECTED	downcast (sad and discouraged)
DESTITUTE	penniless (extremely poor; without money)
DISTINCT	clear (clearly seen, heard, or noticed)
DOCILE	tame (calm and easy to handle)
EARNEST	serious (sincere and serious)
ECSTATIC	thrilled (extremely happy)
EXOTIC	foreign (from a faraway place; unusual)
GALLANT	heroic (brave and noble)
HIDEOUS	ugly (very ugly)
HECTIC	frantic (very busy and rushed)
ILLEGIBLE	unreadable (too messy to read)
INEVITABLE	unavoidable (sure to happen; unavoidable)
JUBILANT	joyful (joyful and celebrating)
LUSH	leafy (thick with healthy green plants)
MELLOW	mild (soft, warm, and gentle)
PARCHED	dry (very dry or thirsty)
PICTURESQUE	scenic (pretty as a picture)
RAVENOUS	famished (extremely hungry)
BOISTEROUS	rowdy (noisy, energetic, and rowdy)
WRETCHED	miserable (very unhappy, or very poor in quality)
ABOLISH	eliminate (to end a law or practice)
ACQUIRE	obtain (to get or gain)
ADAPT	adjust (to change to fit new conditions)
ANTICIPATE	expect (to expect or look forward to)
APPEASE	pacify (to calm someone by giving what they want)
ASCEND	climb (to go up)
ASSERT	declare (to state firmly)
AVERT	prevent (to prevent; or to turn away)
BAFFLE	puzzle (to confuse completely)
BECKON	signal (to signal someone to come)
BESTOW	grant (to give as a gift or honor)
BICKER	squabble (to argue about small things)
COAX	persuade (to gently persuade)
COMMEND	praise (to praise)
COMPEL	force (to force)
COMPLY	obey (to follow a rule or request)
CONSOLE	comfort (to comfort someone who is sad)
CONTEMPLATE	ponder (to think deeply about)
CONVEY	communicate (to carry or communicate)
COWER	cringe (to crouch down in fear)
DAWDLE	linger (to be slow; to waste time)
DETER	discourage (to discourage from doing something)
DEVISE	invent (to plan or invent)
DIMINISH	decrease (to make or become smaller)
DISPERSE	scatter (to spread out in different directions)
DISTORT	twist (to twist out of its true shape)
ELUDE	escape (to cleverly escape or avoid)
ENHANCE	improve (to make better)
EVADE	avoid (to escape or avoid)
EXAGGERATE	overstate (to make something seem bigger than it is)
EXCLAIM	shout (to cry out suddenly)
EXHAUST	drain (to use up completely; or to tire out)
FALTER	waver (to hesitate or lose strength)
FLOURISH	thrive (to grow well and healthily)
FORFEIT	surrender (to give up or lose as a penalty)
HEED	obey (to pay attention to and follow)
HINDER	hamper (to slow down or get in the way)
HOARD	stockpile (to collect and hide away)
ILLUMINATE	brighten (to light up)
IMPLORE	beg (to beg desperately)
INHABIT	occupy (to live in)
INTIMIDATE	frighten (to scare someone into acting)
JEER	mock (to make fun of rudely)
LAMENT	mourn (to express sadness about)
LOATHE	detest (to hate very much)
LURE	tempt (to attract or tempt)
MEANDER	wander (to wind or wander slowly)
MODIFY	alter (to change a little)
MOURN	grieve (to feel sad over a loss)
NEGOTIATE	bargain (to discuss to reach an agreement)
NOURISH	feed (to feed for healthy growth)
NURTURE	foster (to care for as it grows)
OMIT	exclude (to leave out)
OPPOSE	resist (to be against)
PERSEVERE	endure (to keep trying despite difficulty)
PERSUADE	convince (to talk someone into something)
PROCRASTINATE	delay (to put off doing something)
PROVOKE	irritate (to annoy or stir up on purpose)
PURSUE	chase (to follow or chase)
QUENCH	satisfy (to satisfy thirst)
REBUKE	scold (to sharply criticize)
RECEDE	retreat (to move back or away)
REFRAIN	abstain (to hold back from doing)
REINFORCE	strengthen (to make stronger)
RELISH	enjoy (to enjoy greatly)
REVIVE	restore (to bring back to life or strength)
SALVAGE	rescue (to save from being lost or ruined)
SCAMPER	scurry (to run quickly and lightly)
SCRUTINIZE	examine (to look at very carefully)
SHUN	avoid (to keep away from on purpose)
SOOTHE	calm (to make calm or comfortable)
SQUANDER	waste (to waste foolishly)
STROLL	amble (to walk slowly and relaxed)
SUBSIDE	lessen (to become less strong)
SUMMON	call (to call someone to come)
SURPASS	exceed (to do better than)
THRIVE	flourish (to grow strong and healthy)
TRANSFORM	convert (to change completely)
TRUDGE	plod (to walk slowly and heavily)
VERIFY	confirm (to check that something is true)
WAVER	hesitate (to be unsure or unsteady)
YIELD	surrender (to give up or give way)
ACCOMPANY	escort (to go along with)
CLARIFY	explain (to make clear)
CULTIVATE	grow (to grow crops; or to develop)
DWINDLE	shrink (to get smaller little by little)
EMIT	release (to give off or send out)
FLAUNT	display (to show off proudly)
GLISTEN	sparkle (to shine, especially when wet)
IGNITE	kindle (to set on fire; to start)
ABODE	residence (a home)
ADVERSARY	opponent (an enemy or rival)
AILMENT	illness (a sickness)
AMBITION	aspiration (a strong wish to succeed)
ASSET	advantage (something useful or valuable)
BANQUET	feast (a large formal meal)
BOUNTY	abundance (a generous amount; plenty)
CATASTROPHE	disaster (a terrible event)
CHAOS	disorder (total confusion)
COMMOTION	disturbance (noisy confusion)
CONSEQUENCE	result (what happens because of an action)
CREVICE	crack (a narrow crack)
DILEMMA	predicament (a hard choice between options)
DISGRACE	shame (loss of respect; shame)
ENDEAVOR	attempt (a serious attempt)
EXCURSION	outing (a short trip for fun)
FAMINE	starvation (a severe lack of food)
FIASCO	failure (a complete failure)
GRATITUDE	thanks (thankfulness)
HARDSHIP	difficulty (a hard, painful situation)
HEIR	successor (someone who will inherit something)
HUMILITY	modesty (being humble; not proud)
KNACK	flair (a natural skill)
MALICE	spite (a wish to harm others)
MENACE	threat (a threat or danger)
MERIT	worth (value or excellence)
MULTITUDE	crowd (a very large number)
NOVICE	beginner (a beginner)
NUISANCE	annoyance (an annoying thing or person)
OPPONENT	rival (someone against you in a contest)
PANDEMONIUM	chaos (wild uproar and confusion)
PLIGHT	predicament (a bad or difficult situation)
PRECAUTION	safeguard (a step taken to prevent harm)
PROSPERITY	wealth (success and wealth)
RADIANCE	glow (bright, glowing light)
REFUGE	shelter (a safe place; shelter)
REMNANT	remainder (a small leftover piece)
REVERENCE	respect (deep respect)
RUBBLE	debris (broken pieces of buildings or rock)
SANCTUARY	haven (a safe place, especially for animals)
SOLITUDE	isolation (the state of being alone)
SPLENDOR	magnificence (great beauty and grandness)
STRIFE	conflict (angry conflict or fighting)
TACT	diplomacy (skill at not upsetting people)
TOKEN	symbol (a sign or symbol of something)
TRANQUILITY	peace (calm and quiet)
TUMULT	uproar (loud noise and confusion)
VALOR	bravery (great courage)
VENTURE	undertaking (a risky project or trip)
VERDICT	judgment (a final decision)
VICINITY	neighborhood (the nearby area)
ZEAL	enthusiasm (great eagerness and energy)
ANECDOTE	story (a short, true, funny story)
FRAGRANCE	scent (a sweet smell)
GLIMPSE	glance (a quick look)
INKLING	hint (a slight idea or hint)
LUXURY	splendor (something costly and pleasant, not needed)
MISHAP	accident (a small, unlucky accident)
REMORSE	regret (deep regret for doing wrong)
TERRAIN	landscape (land and its physical features)
