People who are ______ do not get things done as fast as others.

To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

to make impossible, prevent, shut out

Synonyms: Cautiously, warily, circumspectly

(adj., part.) declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

(v.) to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

The brave superhero soon put a stop to the evil villain's acts of_______ cruelty.

Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more_____ in working for improvements.

(adj.) not having or using, lacking

The rude and disruptive behavior of several party guests______ the host and hostess.

Synonyms: contend, rival

(adj.) extremely nervous and easily frightened

of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

Synonyms: cliff, outcrop, jetty

Antonyms: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

lying face down; inclined, likely

The kittens_____ in the corner, frightened by the huge, growling dog.

(adj.) without restraint or control; unselective

(adj.) more than enough, large, spacious

(v.) to ground or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

(v.) to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way

Antonyms: Joy, Delight, Peace of mind

If you______ that irrelevant remark, your essay will improve your essay.

The challenger's swift_______ caught the champion completely off guard.

Our property ends at the _______ of the two stone walls.

Many celebrities remain _____ despite their fame and wealth.

No one can escape the _____ of time.

Synonyms: Border on, Bolster

Antonyms: Soar, Skyrocket

Antonyms: Plump, Stout, Corpulent

Antonyms: Diminishing, Drooping, Sagging

(v., trans.) to make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity of; (v., intrans.) to march in a single line or in columns; (n.) a narrow passage; gorge, canyon

(adj.) suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn

(adj., part.) in bad humor, discontented, annoyed

(v.) to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

(n.) something wonderful or marvelous; something monstrous or abnormal; an unusual feat; a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent

(n.) air, manner; appearance; expression

(n.) fame, glory

(adj.) having to do with punishment