Definition: not genuine, fake.

The painting hung in the museum for years until they realized it was ______________.

Synonyms: fake, false, bogus

Antonyms: genuine, real

Definition: to eat up hungrily or quickly.

I saw the lion ______________ the meat for his dinner.

Synonyms: chow down, consume, gobble

Definition: to shake or destroy the courage of; to discourage.

My brother wants to be a writer, but I'm worried all the rejection will ______________him.

Synonyms: deject, discourage, dispirit

Antonyms: embolden, encourage, hearten

Definition: a symbol or sign.

The locket she gave him with her photograph inside was an _____________of her love.

Synonyms: insignia, mark, token

Definition: extremely enthusiastic.

When Jorge's sister came back from college, Jorge gave her an __________ greeting because he'd missed her so much.

Synonyms: ebullient, energetic, enthusiastic

Antonyms: unenthusiastic, depressed, gloomy

Definition: to prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.

Don't pretend you weren't eavesdropping; I saw you _____________in the shadows.

Synonyms creep, sneak, snoop

Definition: very calm and relaxed.

Our father has gotten ____________over the years and doesn't get upset easily.

Synonyms: easygoing, relaxed, tranquil

Definition: to treat someone as an inferior; to talk down to.

When he's annoyed, our teacher will ______________us with his fake concern, asking if we need some pillows since it looks like we want to take a nap.

Synonyms: condescend, disdain, talk down to

Definition: to incite to action.

Those fun and engaging songs and videos always _______ my desire to learn more!

Synonyms: provoke, increase

Definition: to pull off or out; to pick.

The apple on the branch looked so juicy and delicious that she decided to _________ it down and eat it.

Synonyms: gather, pick, snatch

Definition: to think about; to consider carefully.

He got two job offers and had to ______________ for a long time before he decided which one to take.

Synonyms: contemplate, mull over, reflect

Antonyms: forget, ignore

Definition: to take for granted; to assume or suppose.

She liked to wear her a crown so people would ____________ she was a princess.

Synonyms: believe, figure, imagine

Antonyms: disbelieve

Definition: something seen in advance.

Fans were treated to a ____________ of the championship game when a handful of players scrimmaged on a nearby field.

Synonyms: sneak peek

Definition: to move back or to drop to a lower level.

Once Clive turned 30, his hairline began to _____________. He'll be bald in a few years.

Synonyms: decline, ebb, withdraw

Antonyms: advance, increase