Definition: being nice and generous to strangers or guests.

Marla was very ________________and gave me a warm hug when I arrived.

Definition: likely to change quickly for no reason.

My dog is very _____________, so I keep her on a leash because I never know what she'll do next.

Synonyms: fickle, impulsive, unpredictable

Antonyms: consistent, steadfast

Definition: very tiring; exhausting.

The trip to the top of the mountain was ____________ in the heat and humidity.

Synonyms: backbreaking, arduous

Antonyms: easy

Definition: to follow; to come as a result of.

The riot caused chaos to _________.

Synonyms: come next, proceed

Antonyms: precede, come before

Definition: causing sadness or gloom.

Some people like rain storms, but to me rain is the most ______________ weather.

Synonyms: bleak, dreary, joyless

Antonyms: bright, cheerful, happy

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: someone who boasts loudly about achievements or possessions.

He likes to tell everyone what a great athlete he is; he doesn't need to be such a _______________.

Definition: to make or become less in amount or intensity.

We waited for the storm to _________________before we went outside.

Synonyms decrease, lessen

Antonyms amplify, augment, intensify

Definition: to gain ownership of something; to obtain by one's own actions.

Gina went to the grocery store because there were still a few items she needed to ____________ before baking the cake.

Synonyms obtain

Antonyms lose, forfeit

Definition: extremely enthusiastic.

When Jorge's sister came back from college, Jorge gave her an __________ greeting because he'd missed her so much.

Synonyms: ebullient, energetic, enthusiastic

Antonyms: unenthusiastic, depressed, gloomy

Definition: to beg for something, or to ask very seriously.

She didn't like her babysitter, so she had no choice but to ___________her father to stay.

Synonyms: beg, beseech, plead with