Used in a Sentence

# Word Definition Used in a sentence Synonym Antonym 1 closely associated with or suggestive After World War II, the synonymous of something name ‘Hitler’ became synonymous with words like ‘hate’ and ‘racist.’ 2 too great or be overcome The district tournament overwhelming possible, insurmountable opponents seemed invincible attainable insurmountable, but the softball team pulled off a win. 3 to give official permission or approval After a public forum approve, refusal, veto sanction for an action with the principal, the confirm, students celebrated the endorse sanction of the new field day activities. 4 not aware or concerned about what is Despite her poised forgetful, aware, oblivious happening appearance, Lane was unmindful conscious, often oblivious to sensitive how her words affected others. 5 bad-tempered and unfriendly While Max was gruff, sullen, gentle, pleasant surly outgoing and likeable sulky at school, he was often quite surly at home. 6 Giving the impression that something With dark storm clouds sinister, happy, lucky, ominous bad or unpleasant is going to happen in the sky, there was threatening promising an ominous feeling about the outcome of the soccer game. 7 Mark with spots or rounded patches The white kitten was speckled, uncolored, dapple dappled with large multicolor unspotted brown and gray spots. 8 Scatter among or between other Beautiful pictures of strew, collect, gather intersperse things; place here and there the finished dishes disperse were interspersed with the recipes in the cook book. 9 Easily irritated, especially by Cathy becomes quite testy, crabby, accepting, peevish unimportant things peevish when she sullen friendly, happy does not get enough sleep. 10 Inspiring respect and admiration; The Oscar for ‘Best Esteemed, Humble, prestigious having high status Picture’ is a famed, great modest, prestigious award insignificant given to only the best movie out each year.