a barrier used to keep a river or lake from overflowing

the first person to be infected with a particular disease

quiet, depressed

excessive

using few words

to draw liquid from one vessel into another using a tube

mandatory, required

practical

to remove, often violently

a large number of something

unplanned

What is a synonym for the word PRAGMATIC?

Bob had to _______ water from the bottom of the boat to keep his feet from getting wet.

What is an antonym for the word IMPROMPTU?

Some people are quite ________ and don't waste time explaining with a lot of details.

What is an antonym for the word OBLIGATORY?

Some communities believe it is necessary to ______ the coyote population to reduce attacks on domestic animals.

What is a synonym for the word SLEW?

The hysterical toddler was _______ by her mother.

What is an antonym for the word PRODIGIOUS?

Sarah is hosting a _______ dinner party to honor her friend's election to the Senate.

levee : _______ :: lavish : excessive

The city was concerned for the safety of all its citizens after one contracted the Plague and was labeled _____________.