Definition: sharing the same properties.

Pierre's hobbies and tastes are _______________to mine. We both like building model airplanes and pistachio ice cream.

Synonyms: connected, related, similar

Antonyms: dissimilar, different, unlike

Definition: honest and straightforward, without holding back unpleasant truths.

The movie critic was so ___________that she sometimes made actors cry.

Synonyms: direct, blunt, sincere

Antonyms: deceitful, evasive, dishonest

Definition: to hold the attention of as if under a spell.

A really good suspense story has the power to _____________its readers so they don't even notice time passing until it's 3:00 in the morning.

Synonyms: captivate, charm, enchant

Antonyms: bore, repel

Definition: to wear away gradually; to eat away.

Over time, the water will ___________the shoreline, washing the sand downstream.

Synonyms: wear away

Antonyms: reinforce, strengthen

Definition: unwilling; reluctant.

Tricia was _________________to admit her mistake, preferring to say that everything was just fine.

Synonyms: averse, disinclined

Antonyms: ready, eager, willing

Definition: sad; gloomy; unhappy.

Harvey was very ________________; he stopped making eye contact with anyone and gazed sadly out the window.

Synonyms: gloomy, glum, miserable

Antonyms: happy, cheerful

Definition: to think about something carefully; to consider.

It was a tricky situation, and Skyler had to __________ over how to make the right decision.

Synonyms: contemplate, ponder, reflect

Definition: able to move easily and quickly.

The dancer was so __________that he reminded me of a butterfly.

Synonyms: agile, quick, swift

Antonyms: clumsy

Definition: to overcome completely in mind or feeling.

All her work began to _________________ her, preventing her from concentrating on studying.

Synonyms: bewilder, overcome, overpower

Definition: to treat with extreme kindness or generosity.

The spa promises to _________________ its clients, bringing them every little thing they need for their entire stay.

Synonyms: coddle, indulge

Antonyms: neglect

Definition: something fake or false.

By reading notes that had been left in his locker, Julio thought that Jenny had a crush on him, but it turned out that the whole thing was a _________________.

Synonyms: fraud, falsehood

Antonyms: truth, reality

Definition: to avoid or get out of doing work.

Adnan convinced Addison to __________ her responsibilities by skipping work and riding her bike to the beach instead.

Synonyms: cheat, neglect, slack

Definition: a person's employment, job or calling.

Teaching calculus is Jerry's chosen __________, and he plans to do it for the rest of his life.

Synonyms: business, career, occupation

Definition: to have a strong and earnest desire.

Because they are given very little freedom, the children ____________ to run around and play outside.

Synonyms: crave, hunger, long

Antonyms: dislike, dread