Definitions: to destroy completely; to leave in utter ruin.

A nuclear bomb is sure to _________________ any city it is dropped on.

Synonyms exterminate, obliterate, wreck

Antonyms create, help, preserve

Definition: to turn away.

We _______________our eyes, looking away from the horrible sight.

Synonyms turn

Definition: of, or relating to, dogs.

My favorite ___________ is the Canadian Eskimo Dog.

Definition: fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes.

Lemonade is my favorite ________________beverage.

Definition:something that is made up in the mind but has no connection to reality.

My sister has an imaginary friend, but it's just a ________________ of her imagination.

Synonyms dream, fantasy

Antonyms reality

Definitions: useless; unsuccessful.

The search for my ring has been _____________ . I'll never find it in this big corn field!

Synonyms futile, ineffective, unproductive

Antonyms fruitful, productive, successful

Definition: something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, sometimes one that is a slight problem.

Because of the _________________ with my exploding can of Pepsi, Lauren never invites me to her parties anymore.

Synonyms episode, event, occurrence

Definition: having a very bad reputation; famous for something evil.

Bonnie and Clyde were an __________________couple that gained notoriety after a robbing spree.

Synonyms disreputable, notorious

Antonyms well-liked, beloved

Definition: unfinished; remaining to be decided.

The principal said the decision on whether or not we could have a dance was still ______________. He promised to tell us soon.

Synonyms forthcoming, undetermined

Antonyms closed

Definition: calm, controlled and self-assured.

Jena looked __________________ as she confidently gave a speech to the large crowd.

Synonyms self-confident, self-assured

Definition: earlier, former.

Years _________________to running for president, Barack Obama was a U.S. Senator.

Synonyms earlier, former, previous

Antonyms after, later, subsequent

Definition: shining, bright; giving off light or energy.

During the day, the sun is the most ________________ star in the sky.

Synonyms beaming, brilliant, glowing

Antonyms cloudy, dark, dim

Definition: a story of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account.

I read an interesting book that told the _________________ of Harriet Tubman's amazing, eventful life.

Synonyms tale, history, epic

Definition: doubt; the state of being unsure.

The traveler felt __________________ about which road to take.

Synonyms indecision, ambiguity, indefiniteness

Antonyms certainty, confidence, sureness