Nouns Verbs Adjectives More Adjectives Prefixes
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What is Ballad
A simple narrative poem, especially one of sentimental or romantic nature, composed in short stanzas and adapted for singing.
* The song "I Will Always Love You" is a [ ]; it was first a poem and was then, put to music.
100
What is Sniveling
To weep or cry with sniffling.
* The young girl was not just crying; she was [ ] because her father would not buy her the toy.
100
What is Blatant
Clear, Obvious
* Pinocchio wished his lying was not so [ ], but alas, there was no cure for his tell-tale nose.
100
What is Fraught
Full of...
* The young traveler was [ ] with confusion when she saw the strange road sign.
100
What is "Bene"
Good, well, gentle
200
What is Amenity
An agreeable way, like a courtesy OR a feature that provides comfort.
* The [ ] he showed toward his guests made them want to come back and visit often
200
What is Condone
To give "tacit" approval to...
* The mother must have [ ] the mini-skirts her daughters were wearing because she allowed them to go to school wearing them.
200
What is Disheveled
Messy, in disarray
* His [ ] appearance will probably prevent him from getting the job.
200
What is Rueful
Remorseful, feel guilty for
* The boy became [ ] once he realized how meanly he was treating his little brother.
200
What is "Di"
Two, twice, double
300
What is Infallibility
The quality of being right, perfect.
* The [ ] of teachers is doubtful to some.
300
What is Rebuke
To Scold.
* The mother [ ] her son after he broke the window with his basketball.
300
What is Impervious
Resistant to; can not get through
* Some athletes believe they are [ ] to pain, so they continue to practice even when they are really hurt.
300
What is Futile
Ineffective, useless; not producing results.
* Many [ ] attempts were made to stop the water, but when the dam broke, the city was flooded.
300
What is "En"
Inside, surround with
400
What is Enmity
A feeling of Hostility or ill will.
* The [ ] between the mother and her daughter's boyfriend was apparent when she yelled at him on the phone.
400
What is Elucidate
To explain, expound on.
* He provided more details to [ ] the story he was telling.
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What is Zealous
Eager, avid
* Mary was [ ] when it came to soccer; she practiced every day, all day!
400
What is Benign
Good, Favorable
* Thank goodness the tumor was reported to be [ ]; she would not have to undergo surgery after all!
400
What is "Hyper"
Over, above, beyond, excessive
500
What is Cordon
A line of police, sentinels- a group of people- enclosing or guarding an area.
* The [ ] of police were searching the area for the missing girl.
500
What is Ascertain
To learn, to catch on, to discover with certainty.
* I will [ ] the rudiments of the case before I make my decision.
500
What is Aghast
Struck with amazement, awe
* The family was [ ] when they witnessed what the tornado did to their home; luckily, though, they were all safe.
500
What is Melancholy
Sad, gloomy disposition.
* There is a [ ] mood/ atmosphere in most of Edgar Allen Poe's works.
500
What is "Sym - Syn"
Together, the same






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