Definition: an imperfection or fault.

The TV had a major _________________; it showed no picture.

Synonyms weakness, flaw

Definition: an official or important message, usually sent quickly.

The police chief's _______________ ordered over a hundred officers to help search the nearby woods and fields for the lost child.

Synonyms message, report

Definition: a principle, position or belief system that is taught.

The priest spoke about religious ____________ to the worshippers.

Synonyms theory, belief, dogma

Definition: a prohibition or restriction, usually of trade.

Because the government announced an ______________ on Cuban goods, I was not able to let the ship come into dock.

Synonyms ban, stoppage

Definition: nervous, confused or upset.

Cameron was ___________________ when he realized the woman whose hand he was holding was not his mother.

Synonyms distraught, rattled

Antonyms clearheaded, composed

Definition: indicating something bad is coming.

The dark clouds were ____________; there would probably be a storm soon.

Definition: arousing fear or alarm.

Even though Jorge is less than five feet tall, he is a ______________ opponent, and I am afraid to compete against him!

Synonyms scary, intimidating, threatening

Antonyms comforting

Definition: to strengthen.

Tony decided to ____________________ his sagging roof by adding two pillars.

Synonyms reinforce, strengthen

Antonyms weaken

Definition: thin and bony.

The only survivor from the shipwreck looked ____________________ after being stranded on an island with little food for three weeks.

Synonyms lanky, scrawny, skinny

Antonyms chubby, plump

Definition: worn and tired-looking.

The travelers had _______________ faces after flying for more than twenty hours without sufficient leg room or a meal.

Synonyms drained, fatigued, exhausted

Definition: to make extremely angry.

Gary was ______________ when he received an F on his math final exam because he had studied for two solid weeks.

Synonyms anger, infuriate

Antonyms placate

Definition: a supply of goods or materials.

With shelves and shelves of books, the bookstore had plenty of ___________________.

Synonyms stock

Definition: open and observable.

Billy and his siblings made _____________ attempts to be well-behaved before the holidays.

Synonyms clear, noticeable, obvious

Antonyms hidden, sneaky, undercover

Definition: easily influenced or affected.

The premature baby was _________________ to colds and infections.

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Synonyms liable, prone, sensitive

Antonyms immune, resistant