(v.) to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity

SYNONYMS: (n) scheme, plot, conspiracy

SYNONYMS: (n) spender, squanderer, black sheep

One reason for the mutiny of the crew of the H.M.S. Bounty was that the sailors were sorely ______________ by their captain.

As aghast is to horrified, so cower is to

SYNONYM: faint, indistinct, mumbled, imperceptible

(adj.) filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror

wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course

A person may adopt a cheerful _______ in an attempt to conceal sorrow or anger.

When I saw that I had been outmaneuvered by my opponent, I had no choice but to _______.

Wealthy individuals often make provisions in their wills to _____ their favorite charities.

to strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some point

When flights are delayed, airline passengers may become extremely _____

dreadful, disastrous, ominous, sinister

Bullies must be made to realize that they cannot push other people around with ______.

SYNONYMS: (adj.) thrifty, economical, frugal

(n.) a person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way

ANTONYMS: (adj.) audible, loud, clear

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The detective was able to ______ the mystery with his keen observation skills.

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'horrified'?

(adj.) deserving of blame or correction

Complete the analogy: As 'inaudible' is to 'silent', 'aghast' is to ______.