Definition: sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell.

I thought the crab apples would be delicious, but they tasted extremely _______ instead.

Synonyms: bitter, sharp, stinging

Antonyms: aromatic, savory

Definition: someone who boasts loudly about achievements or possessions.

He likes to tell everyone what a great athlete he is; he doesn't need to be such a _______________.

Definition: to fight noisily.

The hockey players began to ______ on the ice, and it was five minutes before the refs could break up the fight.

Synonyms: fight, tussle, wrangle

Definition: well behaved; easy to handle.

Hazelnut is the most _______pony in the stable, so she's often given to inexperienced riders.

Synonyms: obedient

Antonyms: headstrong, stubborn, uncooperative

Definition: to make speechless with amazement.

Al was ___________ when he found out he had won the lottery .

Synonyms: astonish, bewilder, stun

Definition: a slight fault; a defect.

Because of a _______ in the stitching, my jacket started falling apart very quickly.

Synonyms: defect, fault, imperfection

Antonyms: excellence, strength

Definition: too flashy and showy.

The brightly colored fashions on the runway were too _________ for my taste.

Synonyms: garish, loud

Antonyms: plain, subtle, understated

Definition: unable to read or write.

For centuries, letter writers helped people who were __________ by reading and writing letters for them.

Antonyms: literate

Definition: extravagant.

The decor at the woman's mansion is very _______, all made of gold and marble.

Synonyms: expensive, luxurious

Antonyms: meager

Definition: showing annoyance or irritation; being in a bad mood.

Because my dad didn't get enough sleep last night, he was _________ all day

Synonyms: cranky, irritable, grumpy

Antonyms: friendly, good-humored, pleasant

Definition: possibility.

Keisha did so well on her admissions tests that her teachers were convinced she had a lot of academic ______________.

Synonyms: promise

Definition: a quick or clever reply.

I was silent when Wayne made fun of me, but later that night I thought of lots of good _____________.

Synonyms: comeback, reply

Definition: evil, spiteful; painfully severe or extreme.

Be careful near lions because they can be _________with their sharp teeth and claws.

Synonyms: cruel, ferocious, violent

Antonyms: gentle

Definition: a distant view or prospect.

From the top of the tower, you can gaze out at the amazing ___________.

Synonyms: outlook, panorama, view