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Brisk
(adj) energetic, lively, fast; cool and fresh
The flag snapped and futtered in the ____________ wind.
Synonyms: quick, active, peppy, refreshing, nippy
Antonyms: slow, dull, sluggish
2 Cherish
- (verb) to feel or show great love for; to value highly; to take special care of
Our freedom is something we should always safeguard and _____________
Synonyms: to love, treasure, hold dear, honor; to prize, preserve
Antonyms: to hate, despise, dishonor, to neglect
3. Considerate
(adjective) showing concern for the needs or feelings of others
If you are a _______________ guest, you might be invited back.
Synonyms: thoughtful, kind, giving, gracious
Antonyms: thoughtless, self-centered, selfish
4. Displace- (verb) to force to move or flee; to move out of position
Officials feared that the flood would ___________________ the villagers from their homes.
Synonyms: to uproot, expel, evict, dislodge
Antonyms: to settle, plant, install
5. downfall
- (noun) - a sudden fall from power or position; a sudden and heavy snow or rain
To this day, historians argue over what caused the Roman empire’s ___________.
Synonyms: collapse, ruin
Antonyms: triumph, success
5. Estimate
- (verb) - to form a rough judgment about the size, quantity, or value of something
I would ___________ the number of people at the concert at about 15,000.
- (noun) - a rough calculation; a careful guess
The mechanic gave us an ___________ for the cost of the repairs. Synonyms: to figure, judge; a guess, calculation, opinion
I am about 4 feet tall!
Humiliate
(verb) to hurt someone’s self-respect or pride
Our opponents accused us of trying to ____________ them by running up the score.
Synonyms: to shame, disgrace, dishonor, embarrass
Antonyms: to honor, applaud, praise
Identical
- (adj) exactly the same, alike in every way
The twins liked to wear ___ _____________ outfits .
Synonyms: matching, alike
Antonyms: unlike, different, opposite.
9. Improper
(adjective) Not correct; showing bad manners or taste.
The principal reminded us that _______________ behavior is not acceptable
Synonyms: incorrect, wrong; impolite, unsuitable, rude
Antonyms: proper, right; appropriate, polite
PollA collecting of votes; (usually plural) a place where voting takes place; a collecting of opinions.
(noun) Where did you see the results of the _______________ ?
(Verb) To receive votes; to vote; to question people to collect opinions.
We are going to _______________ the fifth graders about their favorite movies.
Synonyms: an election; a survey, tally; to interview, tally up
soothe(verb) to make calm; to ease pain or sorrow
A nurse tried to ____________ the fussy child.
Synonyms: to quiet, pacify; comfort, relieve
Antonyms: to excite, upset, to hurt, worsen
12.Vicinity
What is in the vicinity of your face?
(Noun) The area near a place, the surrounding region.
There is a park in the ___ _____________ of our school .
Synonyms: Neighborhood, area, surroundings