Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 14

Lazy and unmotivated.

Hardworking and industrious.

Inconsistent and unreliable.

Careless and indifferent.

excited

bored

tired

rested

stingy

open-handed

lavish

bountiful

The garden had a limited supply of flowers and plants.

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

The garden was sparse with only a few flowers.

The garden was abundant with weeds and pests.

un-

over-

pre-

dis-

A 'friend' is someone you only meet occasionally.

'Friend' and 'companion' are synonyms.

A 'friend' is a type of 'companion'.

A 'companion' is a type of 'friend'.

To maintain the current state without changes.

To make a significant change in form or character.

To create a minor adjustment in appearance.

To revert to a previous form or character.

carefree

hasty

careful

daring

lacking joy

overflowing with happiness

filled with sadness

full of joy

I would use 'persuade' in a sentence like: 'I tried to persuade my friend to join the gym by explaining the health benefits and sharing my own positive experiences.'

I would use 'persuade' to describe how I convinced my friend to quit exercising altogether.

I tried to persuade my friend to stay home and watch TV instead of going to the gym.

I persuaded my friend to ignore the gym and focus on eating junk food instead.