Definition: to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future.

I _____________ to be the world's greatest weightlifter, so I go to the gym every day.

Synonyms aim, long for, yearn

Definition: the part of a song that's repeated after each verse.

The _________________of the song is easy to remember because it's so catchy.

Synonyms hook, refrain

Definition: to make something happen or come into being as though by magic.

The basketball captain announced that the team would have to _________ up $200 to pay for uniforms this year.

Synonyms summon

Definition: to resist something or refuse to obey.

This game is known to ________ even the greatest minds. Don't even waste your time trying to find the solution!

Definition: a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel.

Lisa is a _______________; she just knocked over all the boxes in the warehouse to protest the working conditions, and then her coworkers did the same!

Synonyms rebel, agitator

Definition: a very serious nature or manner.

Chloe didn't realize the ___________ of her dad's illness until he was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

Synonyms importance, severity, seriousness

Antonyms unimportance, silliness

Definition: having the power to attract.

Ronda has a __________________ personality, which is probably why she's so popular.

Synonyms attractive, alluring

Antonyms uninteresting, repellent

Definition: joy, fun and laughter.

Taking a boat ride always filled Kendra with ________________. She loved everything about it, from the fresh breeze to the feeling of freedom.

Synonyms glee, joy

Antonyms melancholy, sadness, distress

Definition: to satisfy.

If I’ve been at soccer practice and I’m thirsty, milk just doesn’t _________________my thirst.

Synonyms relieve

Definition: difficult to perceive, barely observable; delicate.

There was a _____________change in her son's attitude that only a very observant parent would notice.

Synonyms faint

Antonyms obvious, blatant

Definition: silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment.

After finding out that she wasn't going to win the prize,

Malkia became ________________ and frowned quietly for the rest of the day.

Synonyms glum, frowning, morose

Antonyms cheerful

Definition: poisonous; causing harm.

Barrels of _____________ waste leaked into the soil, which killed the plants that used to grow there.

Synonyms poisonous

Antonyms harmless

Definition: needing fast action or attention.

My boss said that the client's email was _______________and that I should answer it within the hour.

Synonyms critical, pressing

Definition: cautious and watchful; careful of danger.

The girl was _____________of the stranger who suddenly started talking to her.

Synonyms cautious, guarded, suspicious

Antonyms careless