10/6/2015
Subtle
Definition:
Parts of Speech:
Difficult to
perceive, barely
observable
Synonym:
adjective
faint
Antonym:
Obvious
Sounds Like:
puddle
Thechickenhadaverysubtle
appleflavortoit.
Sullen
Definition:
Parts of Speech:
Silent or gloomy
because of anger
or resentment
Synonym:
Adjective
Moody
Antonym:
Cheerful
Sounds Like:
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Afterfindingouttheyweren’tgoingtostopandgetice
cream,Geraldbecamesullenandquietwithafacefullof
anger.
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10/6/2015
Toxic
Definition:
Parts of Speech:
Poisonous;
causing harm
Synonym:
Adjective
Poisonous
Antonym:
Harmless, healthy
Sounds Like:
Don’tdrinkthelaundrydetergent:
Wordusedinasentence
It’stoxic!
Urgent
Definition:
Parts of Speech:
Needing fast
action or
attention
Synonym:
adjective
critical
Antonym:
trivial
Sounds Like:
?
Roryranoutofhomeroomwithanurgentnote
Wordusedinasentence
ofhisfriendCamille.
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10/6/2015
Wary
Parts of Speech:
Definition: adjective
Synonym:
Cautious and watchful; careful of danger
Suspicious
Antonym:
careless
Sounds Like:
Hairy
Incertaincities,youneedtobewaryofthieves
Wordusedinasentence
whomighttrytopickyourpocket.
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