Definition: to incorporate or absorb something; to adjust to.

European settlers forced many Native Americans to __________ into colonial society.

Synonyms acculturate, integrate, naturalize

Definition: having a lot; plentiful.

We were lucky that we had such a good harvest this year. We have a ___________ supply of vegetables to sell at the farmer's market.

Synonyms abundant, plentiful, big

Antonyms meage

Definition: standard; ordinary.

The suburb was full of very ______________ houses; many even had white picket fences.

Synonyms common, traditional, usual

Antonyms odd, unique, weird

Definition: misleading or dishonest.

It wasn't until my ninth birthday that I realized my parents had been ________________ about the existence of the tooth fairy.

Synonyms deceitful, false, misleading

Antonyms truthful, honest

Definition: to encourage or care for.

Coach Martinez tries to _______________ confidence in all his players by shouting encouraging statements.

Synonyms promote, cultivate, support

Antonyms neglect, restrain, suppress

Definition: a refuge or safe place.

The pool is a ______________ for kids during the hot summer months.

Synonyms asylum, retreat, sanctuary

Definition: to introduce gradually; implant.

Carolyn wanted to ______________ a love for learning in her daughter, so she read to her every night.

Synonyms implant, infuse

Definition: a written account of one's personal life.

After a long and interesting life, she decided to write a ______________about her experiences.

Synonyms autobiography, account

Definition: decorated in a very fancy, flashy style.

I love watching the Oscars because movie stars wear ________________dresses covered in ruffles, sequins and jewels.

Synonyms elaborate, glitzy, gaudy

Antonyms austere, plain, unadorned

Definition: something that is extraordinary.

The 800-pound squash was a ______________ like nobody had ever seen before.

Synonyms marvel, wonder

Definition: a device (usually metal) that restricts the movement of a prisoner, like handcuffs. Also something that confines or restrains in general.

The test I had to study for was a _______________on my social life.

Synonyms barrier, fetter

Definition: supreme, outstanding or lofty.

There is a _________________view from the peak of any mountain.

Synonyms divine, heavenly, splendid

Antonyms gross, lowly, unattractive

Definition: to exceed or go beyond.

The Olympic athlete tried to ____________the other competitors in strength.

Synonyms excel, outdo, top

Antonyms lose, retreat, fall behind

Definition: the main subject or unifying idea in a text, work of art, etc.

A _________________of the former senator's speech was the need to put unity over politics.

Synonyms subject, topic