Definition: enthusiastic and eager.

Melissa was an ___________________ bicyclist and sometimes rode over 30 miles a day.

Synonyms ardent, enthusiastic, voracious

Antonyms indifferent

Definition: to honor the memory of.

We _________________ the founding fathers by putting their faces on money or stamps.

Synonyms celebrate, memorialize, pay tribute

Definition: to use authority to take possession of private property.

When nobody moved the car parked in front of the driveway, the police had to _________________ it.

Synonyms seize, commandeer

Antonyms return

Definition: an authoritative order or decision.

In the story of Cinderella, a royal _____________ stated that all eligible young ladies must attend the ball.

Synonyms act, edict, mandate

Definition: to stop doing something.

I know you love to yell, but you better ________________ when the teacher comes back.

Synonyms cease, quit, stop

Antonyms continue, persist

Definition: to advance beyond usual limits.

Global climate change means that deserts are _____________ on farmland.

Synonyms invade, overstep, trespass

Definition: a natural talent or ability.

James had a _____________ for the violin; he played beautifully after only a few lessons.

Synonyms aptness, gift, knack

Antonyms inability, limitation

Definition: something that holds you back.

The boy's broken arm was a ____________________ to him playing catch with his friends.

Synonyms encumbrance, obstacle, restraint

Antonyms aid, assistance, help

Definition: necessary, required, critical.

It is ________________________ to study for your exams to make sure you pass.

Synonyms crucial, essential, necessary

Antonyms optional, unimportant

Definition: to establish or begin.

The school administration is going to _________________ many new rules because of the increase in misbehavior among the student body.

Synonyms begin, establish, start

Definition: loud, prolonged applause.

Mr. Costello received a standing _______________ after he was recognized for saving three children from drowning.

Synonyms acclaim, acclamation, applause

Definition: a child with an extraordinary talent or ability.

Mozart wrote his first symphony at age eight, making him a child ______________.

Synonyms child genius, marvel, phenomenon

Definition: calming or soothing.

The anesthesiologist gave her a ___________ so she wouldn't feel any pain.

Antonyms stimulant

Definition: awkward, clumsy.

Frank was so ___________________ that he tripped over everything all the time.

Synonyms klutzy, uncoordinated, ungraceful

Antonyms coordinated, graceful, skillful