remote
Do they have a Wal-Mart near this remote
village in the Klondike?
remote
adjective
definition: far away from cities or towns
synonym: outlying
antonym: nearby
laden
A mule is surefooted
on treacherous trails,
even when laden with
a huge load.
laden
verb
definition: weighed down with a heavy load
synonym: burdened
antonym: empty
appalled
Are you somewhat appalled by this mess?
appalled
verb
definition: overcome by shock and horror
synonym: astounded
antonym: reassured
invest
If you invest in a college savings plan, a
diploma will be your reward!
invest
verb
definition: contribute money hoping to earn
more money
synonym: spend
antonym: save
floundered
The polar bear floundered on thin ice caused
by early spring melt.
floundered
verb
definition: moved wildly
synonym: struggled
antonym: relaxed
grueling
Pulling a sled across the frozen tundra is even
more grueling through unbroken snow.
grueling
adjective
definition: extremely difficult and exhausting
synonym: brutal
antonym: soothing
isolated
Can you spot the isolated home in this
western landscape?
isolated
adjective
definition: set apart from civilization
synonym: distant
antonym: integrated