rectify
She rectified the mistake in her calculations.
He rectified the problem with the faulty wiring.
The judge rectified the sentence to make it more fair and just.
correct, amend, fix
distort, undermine, pervert
rubble
The earthquake left a lot of rubble in the streets.
They cleared away the rubble after the building collapsed.
The city was covered in rubble after the explosion.
debris, fragments, wreckage
intact, whole, undamaged
salve
She applied a gentle salve to her cut to help it heal.
The doctor recommended using a salve for the rash.
He put some salve on his burnt hand to reduce pain.
ointment, balm, cream
damage, irritation, injury
penchant
He has a penchant for reading science fiction.
She showed a penchant for painting in her free time.
John's penchant for organizing events is well known.
liking, tendency, inclination
aversion, dislike, repulsion
pluck
She decided to pluck a flower from the garden.
He will pluck the strings of the guitar to play a song.
The chef will pluck the feathers from the chicken.
pull, yank, remove
insert, attach, add
budge
The heavy box would not budge no matter how hard I pushed.
Can you please budge a little to the left?
I tried to budge the stuck door, but it wouldn't open.
move, shift, alter
remain, stay, freeze
snout
The pig's snout is very sensitive for rooting in the dirt.
The dog's snout helps it smell everything around.
The horse's snout is large and strong.
nose, proboscis, muzzle
face, chin, forehead
barbed
The garden fence had a barbed wire topping to deter intruders.
The artist used barbed wire as a metaphor for the struggles of everyday life.
He got caught in the barbs of the hawthorn hedge while jogging.
sharp, spiked, spiked with barbs
smooth, rounded, blunt
wholesome
The wholesome food kept him in good health.
The wholesome atmosphere in the park encouraged people to exercise.
The wholesome stories preached by the teacher inspired many to do good.
unadulterated, virtuous, healthy
unhealthy, impure, immoral
blatant
His blatant disregard for the rules caused problems.
She was annoyed by his blatant attempts to flatter her.
The blatant lies were easy to spot.
flagrant, obvious, overt
subtle, discreet, concealed
surmise
Based on the clues, the police surmise that the thief is a local.
From her behavior, I can surmise that she might be nervous.
It's safe to surmise that the project won't be finished on time.
predict, assume, conjecture
know, confirm, determine
invincible
He is invincible in the game.
Their army seemed invincible.
She has an invincible spirit.
impossible to defeat, indestructible, unbeatable
vulnerable, weak, fragile
audacity
She had the audacity to challenge her boss in front of the entire office.
The artist gained recognition for his audacity to experiment with new techniques.
Their audacity to break the tradition surprised everyone.
courage, nerve, guts
timidity, shyness, hesitance
impeccable
Her impeccable manners made a great impression.
His impeccable work was recognized with an award.
They maintained an impeccable relationship with their neighbors.
faultless, flawless, spotless
imperfect, faulty, careless
stately
The palace looked very stately with tall columns and big windows.
She walked into the room with a stately air that caught everyone's attention.
The statue in the park is a stately monument to history.
grand, majestic, noble
ordinary, trivial, simple
knob
She turned the knob to open the door.
He adjusted the volume by turning the knob.
The stove has a knob for each burner.
handle, button, dial
flat surface, panel, disc
lunge
He lunged forward to catch the ball before it rolled off the table.
The tiger lunged at its prey with incredible speed and power.
The dancer gracefully lunged, spinning and kicking her legs out wide.
extend, reach out, look for
withdraw, retreat, regreet
defiant
The teenager was defiant, refusing to follow the school rules.
He was defiant in the face of the manager's furious rant.
She remained defiant despite the harsh criticism.
insubordinate, resistant, rebellious
obedient, compliant, conforming
affectionate
John is very affectionate with his dog, petting it gently and talking to it in a soft voice.
The grandmother was affectionate towards her grandchildren, always hugging and kissing them.
She was devastated when her cat passed away, showing a very affectionate bond.
caring, loving, fond
indifferent, callous, inattentive
candid
The company had a policy of being candid with their employees about their career progress.
In her memoir, she was very candid about her struggles with mental health.
He gave a candid interview about the issues facing the industry.
genuine, frank, truthful
reserved, secretive, discreet
insincere
perspicacity
Her perspicacity helped her excel in problem-solving.
His perspicacity led him to be a successful investor.
She discovered her Perspicacity when she was writing her research papers.
clear-sightedness, insight, discernment
narrow-mindedness, obtuseness, dullness
spruce
We went for a walk in the forest full of tall spruce trees.
The carpenter used spruce wood to build the table.
The Christmas tree in the living room is a beautiful spruce.
fir, pine, conifer
deciduous, broadleaf, hardwood
sever
He severed the rope to free the boat.
The accident severed his leg.
She had to sever ties with her old company.
cut, disconnect, detach
join, connect, attach
deprive
She was deprived of her rights during the unfair trial.
They were deprived of food for several days.
The new law deprives the poor of access to healthcare.
remove, deny, withhold
grant, give, allow
lane
The children walked along the quiet lane.
There is a bike lane next to the road.
She lives on a small lane in the countryside.
path, road, street
highway, avenue, boulevard
malice
He acted with malice and hurt his friend.
The villain's malice was obvious in his cruel actions.
She aimed her anger with malice towards her rival.
spite, malevolence, hatred
kindness, benevolence, goodwill
demeanor
Her calm demeanor helped to ease the tension in the room.
He had a cheerful demeanor that made everyone feel welcome.
Despite his serious demeanor, he was very friendly.
behavior, manner, attitude
disposition, temperament, character
callous
She was callously indifferent to her employees' grievances.
His callous attitude towards animals shocked everyone.
Their callous behavior towards the sick and elderly was despicable.
heartless, cruel, heartless
compassionate, caring, empathetic
hunch
I had a hunch that my friend was hiding something from me.
The detective had an intuitive hunch that the suspect was guilty.
The sudden hunch to take a different route saved us from the traffic jam.
intuition, suspicion, premonition
evidunce, clarity, certainty
nimble
During her ballet performance, she showcased her nimble footwork.
He's a nimble climber, able to scale even the toughest rock faces.
Despite the narrow and winding streets, he navigated the city on his bike with remarkable nimbleness.
agile, limber, spry
clumsy, slow, ungainly
heist
The group of thieves successfully executed their heist and stole millions.
This jewel heist was caught on camera.
They planned the art heist for months to steal the famous painting.
robbery, burglary, theft
acquisition, purchase, procurement
unfathomable
The story has an unfathomable twist.
The ocean's unfathomable depths remain largely unexplored.
Her emotions were unfathomable in the situation.
incomprehensible, inscrutable, enigmatic
fathomable, shallow, superficial
taunt
The children taunted the new kid on the playground.
The spectators taunted the athletes during the race.
She was constantly taunted by her classmates for her poor fashion sense.
mock, tease, bait
jubilate, praise, congratulate
petrified
The students were petrified when they saw the giant spider.
The driver was petrified when the car wouldn't start in the middle of the dark and abandoned road.
He was petrified of the thought of losing his job and ending up on the street.
terrified, petrified, horrified
calm, fearless, brave
constraint
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented constraints on travel and gatherings.
In her writing, she faced constraints due to the limited access to resources.
The project had numerous constraints, such as time, budget, and materials.
limited, restricted, confining
unrestricted, liberated, free
expenditure
The monthly expenditure for groceries in our family is around $200.
The government's expenditure on infrastructure projects this year is high.
She had a limited monthly expenditure due to her budget constraints.
cost, expense, payment
income, profit, gain
intermittent
The light flickered intermittently, making it difficult to read.
Her mood would intermittently shift from joyful to serious.
The rain fell intermittently during the afternoon walk.
frequent but not continuous, irregular, sporadic
constant, continuous, steady
patron
I'm a loyal patron of this café.
The museum receives funding from its many patrons.
He is a patron of the arts, donating to numerous projects.
supporter, regular, customer
opponent, detractor, opponentant
impede
She was impeded by the heavy traffic on her way to work.
His progress in the project was impeded by a lack of information.
The system can be impeded by an overload of data.
hinder, slow down, obstruct
accelerate, boost, promote
susceptible
Children are susceptible to catching colds in winter
His elderly grandmother is more susceptible to heatstroke
Some plants are susceptible to overwatering
vulnerable, prone, open
resistant, immune, invulnerable
shed
We built a shed to store our garden tools and equipment.
The bicycles were stored in the garden shed.
She found an old bicycle in the dilapidated shed.
storage, outbuilding, garage
construct, erect, build
pernicious
Pernicious diseases are those that progress dangerously and often secretly.
The influence of his pernicious ideas made the situation worse.
She had a pernicious effect on morale in the office.
deadly, toxic, lethal
benign, harmless, helpful
repercussion
His decision to quit his job had serious repercussions on his finances.
The company's unethical practices had legal repercussions.
The policy change had widespread repercussions throughout the industry.
consequence, aftermath, effect
cause, stimulus, origin
deteriorate
The condition of the building began to deteriorate as the maintenance was neglected.
The economy deteriorated as inflation and unemployment rose.
His health began to deteriorate as he neglected his well-being.
worsen, decay, decline
improve, boost, enhance
deteriorate
brat
The little girl acted like a brat in the store.
He always calls his little brother a spoiled brat.
Some kids can be real brats when they don't get their way.
spoiled child, misbehaving kid, troublemaker
angel, well-behaved child, obedient kid
tumble
He stumbled and tumbled down the steep hill.
The old building tumbled to the ground after the earthquake.
Several skaters tumbled during the championship competition.
fall, collapse, topple
ascend, climb, rise
stall
After the fair, the petting zoo's stall was temporarily closed for cleaning.
During the storm, the sale of Umbrella stopped for a while.
many times, the sales of toys and games used to be stopped at certain hours and opened after some hours in Christmas.
temporary, momentary, transitory
progress, advancement, development
stagnate
twig
I picked a twig from the tree to use as a makeshift pencil holder.
The bird perched on a twig, waiting to be fed.
The twig snapped easily under my fingers' pressure.
branch, shoot, sapling
thick, trunk, log
abstain
I choose to abstain from consuming caffeine to improve my sleep.
She decided to abstain from alcohol for health reasons.
He abstains from smoking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
abstinence, refrain, forego
indulge, consume, partake
hound
Our dog is a gentle hound who loves to run in the park.
The hound's keen sense of smell helped us track the scent of game.
The hunter trained his hound to follow the scent of prey.
bloodhound, beagle, terrier
cat, parrot, hippopotamus
squander
She squandered her inheritance on vacations and luxury items.
He squandered his talent by not taking his career seriously.
The company squandered their resources on ill-conceived projects.
waste, spend recklessly, misuse
conserve, husband, maintain
skit
During the school talent show, the students put on a hilarious skit about their teachers.
The improv group performed a skit based on current events, keeping the audience laughing.
The family rehearsed a humorous Christmas skit to perform at the holiday gathering.
comedy, satire, parody
serious, dramatic, somber
dazzle
The northern lights dazzled the spectators with its mesmerizing colors.
The stage lights dazzled the performers with their brightness.
The flash of the camera dazzled the wedding guests with its intensity.
blinding, resplendent, luminous
dim, dull, obscure
warp
Warp threads form the vertical structure on a loom, and the weft threads create the horizontal structure.
The fabric began to warp after being exposed to the elements.
distort, twist, alter.
weave, straighten, align
misalign, skew, bend
prosperous
The investor's portfolio was prosperous due to well-informed decisions.
The prosperous town boomed as new businesses opened.
The prosperous months were June, July and August for the hotel.
flourishing, thriving, successful
declining, failing, struggling
affluence
The couple spent their affluence on charity.
The country is known for its affluence in natural resources.
The city's affluence attracted many businesses.
rich, prosperous, affluent
poverty, scarcity, need
impunity
During the regime, government officials often acted with impunity.
The police officer committed the crime with impunity, knowing he would not be held accountable.
Despite ample evidence, the powerful politician committed the crime with impunity, and no prosecution ensued.
exemption, impunity, escape from punishment
accountability, answerability, punishment
eviction
Landlords served an eviction notice to the tenants.
After failing to pay rent, the court granted the eviction request.
The tenants were evicted from their home after repeated warnings and no improvement.
forcible, legal removal, displacement
expansion, development, growth
fickle
Her moods changed so frequently that it was difficult to plan anything with her.
He was a fickle politician, switching parties and opinions to suit his needs.
The weather can be very fickle this time of year.
inconsistent, capricious, erratic
consistent, stable, reliable
adversity
Facing financial adversity, she remained resilient.
The team overcame great adversity to win the championship.
In times of adversity, true character is revealed.
hardship, misfortune, difficulty
prosperity, success, fortune
taciturn
The taciturn man rarely spoke in social gatherings.
Her taciturn nature often led others to misunderstand her.
The professor's taciturn demeanor made students hesitant to ask questions.
quiet, reticent, silent
talkative, loquacious, chatty
wacky
She had a wacky sense of humor that brightened up the room.
His wacky fashion style included colorful patterns and mismatched clothes.
That wacky idea turned out to be a huge success.
unusual, outlandish, eccentric
crazy, sane, normal
peculiar
dabble
She dabbled in painting for a few months before realizing she wanted to take it more seriously.
He dabbled in various sports until he discovered his love for tennis.
She dabbled in coding, but never fully learned it.
experiment, try out, toy around with
immerse, master, specialize
similar
blare
The car's horn blared loudly in the traffic jam.
The alarm clock blared, waking everyone in the house.
The speakers blared music at the concert.
blast, boom, thunder
whisper, murmur, mumble
slink
She slinked into the room, trying not to be noticed.
The cat slinked across the floor, avoiding the dog.
The spy slinked around the building, trying to remain undetected.
creep, sneak, skulk
dart, dash, rush
sycophant
The sycophant praised the boss excessively to get a promotion.
She acted like a sycophant to win the favor of her classmates.
Being a sycophant will not earn you genuine respect.
flatterer, toady, yes-man
dissenter, critic, opponent
fracture
The x-ray showed a clean fracture of the bone.
She sustained a simple fracture when she fell from her bike.
He's still recovering from the fracture he received while skiing.
broken, cracked, shattered
solid, whole, undamaged
blight
The ugly building was a blight on the neighborhood.
The farmer's crops were ruined by early blight.
His reputation was a blight on his career.
damage, plague, scourge
blessing, health, prosperity
vicious
His vicious attack left his opponent gasping for air.
The vicious dog doesn't let strangers into the yard.
She was a vicious competitor who would do anything to win.
malicious, aggressive, cruel
kind, compassionate, gentle
fluctuate
The stock prices fluctuate due to market changes.
Her mood fluctuated throughout the day.
Her bank balance fluctuated between high and low.
waver, change, alternate
remain constant, stay stable, remain steady
patio
We have a nice patio with flowers and chairs.
They enjoyed breakfast on the patio in the morning sun.
The kids played on the patio while their parents relaxed.
terrace, deck, courtyard
indoor, interior, enclosed
alternate
We alternate days for cleaning the house.
You can alternate between running and walking during your exercise.
The team will alternate players in the game.
take turns, rotate, switch
continue, remain, stay
arousal
The music had a strong arousing effect on the dancers.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee can arouse early morning desires for a warm beverage.
The suspenseful plot of the movie kept the audience in a state of arousal throughout.
excitement, stimulation, provocation
calmness, boredom, apathy
goo
The floor was covered with a slippery goo.
He accidentally stepped into some goo on the road.
The jar was filled with sticky goo.
sticky, slimy, gooey
solid, dry, firm
sprout
The seeds started to sprout after a few days.
The tree sprouted new leaves in spring.
Her hair began to sprout after the haircut.
germinate, bloom, shoot
shrivel, die, wither
incompetence
Sarah's incompetence led to several mistakes in the report.
His incompetence as a manager led to low employee morale.
The incompetence of the crew caused the project to fall behind schedule.
unskilled, incapable, unqualified
competent, capable, proficient
behold
Look and behold the beautiful sunset.
Behold the tiny kitten playing.
They stood in silence to behold the view.
observe, view, witness
ignore, overlook, forget
bask
The cat was basking on the windowsill in the sunshine.
We spent the afternoon basking in the warm weather.
She likes to bask in her friends' praise.
relax, lounge, soak
struggle, hide, retreat
beak
The bird used its beak to pick up food.
The penguin's beak is black and sturdy.
The toucan has a large, colorful beak.
mouth, bill, mandible
nose, tail, fin
sinister
In a dark alley, he noticed the sinister figure lurking in the shadows.
The government revealed sinister plans to control the population.
The sinister tone of the music created a sense of awe and dread.
grave, threatening, ominous
benign, cheerful, harmless
sinister
inflate
The tire needed air, so I had to inflate it.
The price of the stock started to inflate after the company's success.
The speaker's voice inflated the audience's anticipation for the concert.
bloating, enlarging, expanding
deflate, decrease, shrink
aisle
While shopping, I wandered down the aisle, searching for my desired item.
During the airplane flight, the stewardess came down the aisle, offering refreshments.
In the supermarket, I accidentally knocked over a display while walking down the aisle.
sidepath, passage, corridor
row, path, aisletwo aisles
offset
strap
She used a leather strap to hold her books together.
The backpack had a broken strap, making it difficult to carry.
He tightened the strap of his watch before going for a run.
band, belt, thong
release, unfasten, detach
dodge
He dodged the ball that was thrown at him.
She managed to dodge the oncoming traffic.
The thief tried to dodge the security guards.
evade, sidestep, avoid
confront, face, meet
bait
Fishermen use worms as bait to catch fish in the lake.
The hunter placed bait in the trap to attract the wild animals.
The cat eagerly went after the mouse baited with cheese.
lure, decoy, enticement
repellent, deterrent, disincentive
redemption
He found redemption after helping others.
She sought redemption for her past mistakes.
The hero's journey was one of redemption and forgiveness.
salvation, atonement, recovery
damnation, loss, failure
pane
The sun shone through the pane and created beautiful patterns on the floor.
She cleaned the dust from the window pane.
The raindrop distorted the view on the pane.
glass, sheet, screen
air, barrier, opening
stride
He walked with confident strides towards the finish line.
She took long strides across the room.
The horse galloped in powerful strides.
step, pace, gait
stumble, halt, stand
bog
We walked through the bog and got our shoes muddy.
The animals in the bog are adapted to wet conditions.
Be careful not to fall into the bog while hiking.
swamp, marsh, wetland
desert, dry land, arid area
hurdle
She successfully cleared the first hurdle in her career.
Overcoming financial hurdles is a challenge for many startups.
The team faced several hurdles before reaching the finals.
obstacle, barrier, obstruction
assistance, opening, help
nag
He constantly nags me about my driving skills.
She nags her husband about cleaning the house every day.
The persistent nagging finally got to him and he snapped.
bug, pain, irritate
cooperate, assist, help
massacre
The massacre left the village in shock.
The historical massacre is still remembered today.
The soldiers committed a massacre during the war.
slaughter, carnage, butchery
rescue, salvation, protection
bleach
I had to bleach the sink to remove the mold.
She bleached her hair to lighten it.
The old fabric needs to be bleached to remove the stains.
whitening, bleaching agent, oxidizer
discoloration, stains, tarnish
verge
The verge of the road was covered in wildflowers.
Cars should stay on the paved road and not drive on the verge.
The verge is where the bicyclist can safely rest during a long journey.
boundary, margin, brink
center, interior, heart
peril
Without proper safety measures, working with heavy machinery can be perilous for the operator.
Exploring the abandoned house was a perilous idea, as it could be haunted or have traps inside.
The crew faced numerous perils during their expedition, including extreme weather and navigating through treacherous terrain.
dangerous, risky, hazardous
safe, secure, risk-free
dispose
Please dispose of your trash in the designated bins.
He disposed the books on the shelf neatly.
The manager disposed the seating plan for the event.
arrange, place, organize
hoard, keep, retain
infiltrate
The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy base without being detected.
The hacker attempted to infiltrate the company's database to steal information.
The undercover agent was able to infiltrate the criminal organization successfully.
penetrate, sneak in, creep in
exfiltrate, withdraw, evacuate
desperate
She was desperate for help when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
The family was desperate for food after days of being stranded in the blizzard.
He felt desperate to find a job to support his family.
hopeless, frantic, distraught
calm, content, indifferent
unveil
The company will unveil its new product at the event tomorrow.
The artist will unveil her latest masterpiece at the gallery opening.
The mayor will unveil the new city park next week.
reveal, disclose, expose
hide, conceal, cover
perseverance
With perseverance, she completed her marathon despite the pain.
Perseverance is key to mastering a new skill.
The inventor's perseverance paid off when his creation became a reality.
persistence, determination, tenacity
apathy, laziness, indifference