Definition: widely known because of bad behavior.

Al Capone was one of the most _____________ gangsters of the 1920s.

Synonyms: infamous

Definition: to treat someone as an inferior; to talk down to.

When he's annoyed, our teacher will ______________us with his fake concern, asking if we need some pillows since it looks like we want to take a nap.

Synonyms: condescend, disdain, talk down to

Definition: to take for granted; to assume or suppose.

She liked to wear her a crown so people would ____________ she was a princess.

Synonyms: believe, figure, imagine

Antonyms: disbelieve

Definition: strong or healthy.

The strong and ___________________bison was able to run as fast as a horse.

Synonyms healthy, strong, sturdy

Antonyms feeble, sickly, weak

Definition: of or like a mother.

Aisha had __________ instincts even before she had children.

Synonyms: motherly

Definition: shining, bright; giving off light or energy.

During the day, the sun is the most ________________ star in the sky.

Synonyms beaming, brilliant, glowing

Antonyms cloudy, dark, dim

Definition: very tiring; exhausting.

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

Synonyms: backbreaking, arduous

Antonyms: easy

Definition: something fake or false.

By reading notes that had been left in his locker, Julio thought that Jenny had a crush on him, but it turned out that the whole thing was a _________________.

Synonyms: fraud, falsehood

Antonyms: truth, reality

Definition: to pound or beat rapidly or violently; to pulsate or vibrate.

I was so nervous before my presentation that I could feel my heart ________ in my chest.

Synonyms beat, pulse

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: doubt; the state of being unsure.

The traveler felt __________________ about which road to take.

Synonyms indecision, ambiguity, indefiniteness

Antonyms certainty, confidence, sureness

Q.  Definition: a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals

There are many ________ of butterflies.

Synonym: breed

Antonym: none

Definition: evil, spiteful; painfully severe or extreme.

Be careful near lions because they can be _________with their sharp teeth and claws.

Synonyms: cruel, ferocious, violent

Antonyms: gentle

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: being nice and generous to strangers or guests.

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

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