Definition: to consider as caused by something else.

The firefighters __________________the forest fire to arson.

Definition: spacious, roomy.

My new bedroom is so much more ___________________than my old one; I can do a cartwheel in it!

Synonyms ample, spacious, voluminous

Antonyms cramped, small

Definition: favoring traditional views.

Her political views were very __________________; she believed in small government and traditional policies.

Definition: to give up or surrender.

When Kahn saw there was no way to win, he ____________________ the chess match.

Synonyms give over, relinquish

Definition: marked by compassion or tenderness for humans or animals.

It's not ________________to leave a pet locked in a hot car while you dine or shop.

Synonyms caring, compassionate, altruistic

Antonyms brutal, cruel, mean

Definition: to officially begin.

The end of the war will hopefully _____________________a time of peace between the two countries.

Synonyms commence, introduce, launch

Definition: favoring progress and reform over tradition.

The ___________________ politician wanted to set up a new government program to support city-wide recycling.

Synonyms progressive

Definition: believable.

Some of the first graders' stories did not have ________________plots, but they were still very fun to read.

Synonyms credible, feasible, likely

Antonyms doubtful, implausible, unlikely

Definition: the option of having someone or something for help.

Jamal had no other _________________ than to leave his family for weeks at a time while he went off to work.

Synonyms alternative, option

Definition: widespread fame.

Lincoln's efforts to save the Union brought him world _____________.

Synonyms celebrity, acclaim

Antonyms anonymity, obscurity, oblivion

Definition: groveling or extremely submissive.

The new recruits expressed ______________ obedience to their superiors.

Synonyms humble, subservient, obsequious

Antonyms assertive, authoritative

Definition: a long, violent speech.

The baseball player went off on a furious _____________against the umpire.

Synonyms diatribe, outburst, rant

Definition: last, final or greatest.

After you beat the _____________________level, you win the game.

Synonyms final, paramount, greatest

Definition: to carry on a battle or conflict.

The students wanted to ________________a war against hunger in their community and have a yearlong food drive.