appalling
Extremely shocking, terrible, or unacceptable
The living conditions in the old building were appalling, with no heat or clean water.
bewilderment
A feeling of being completely confused and unable to understand something
He stared at the complicated map in total bewilderment, unable to find his street.
clamor
A loud, continuous noise made by many people or things together
The clamor of the crowd in the stadium could be heard from blocks away.
commensurate
Matching in size, level, or degree; in proper proportion to something
She expected a salary commensurate with her ten years of experience.
corrugated
Shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, making it stronger
The old shed had a roof made of corrugated metal sheets.
deft
Skillful, quick, and clever in movement or action
The surgeon's deft hands made the operation look easy.
disquieting
Causing worry, anxiety, or unease
The doctor's disquieting expression made the patient nervous about the test results.
elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
The perfect solution to the problem remained elusive despite hours of discussion.
expostulation
A strong spoken protest or objection against something someone has done or plans to do
Despite the students' expostulation, the teacher did not change the date of the exam.
inexhaustible
So large in amount or so strong that it can never be used up or finished
She seemed to have an inexhaustible supply of energy, even after working all day.
ingratiate
To make someone like you by doing or saying things to please them, sometimes in a way that seems insincere
He tried to ingratiate himself with his new boss by always agreeing with her ideas.
irrecoverable
Impossible to get back or fix; permanently lost or damaged
After the computer crashed without a backup, the data was irrecoverable.
labyrinth
A complicated network of paths or passages in which it is easy to get lost; a very confusing situation
The old city center was a labyrinth of narrow streets that confused many tourists.
malevolence
A strong desire to harm or cause trouble for other people; deep ill will
The villain's malevolence toward the town was clear from his cruel actions.
obligingly
In a helpful and willing way, ready to do favors for others
When she asked for directions, the shopkeeper obligingly walked her to the corner to show her the way.
proprietor
The owner of a business, hotel, or property
The proprietor of the small cafe greeted every customer with a warm smile.
relinquish
To give up or let go of something such as power, a right, or a possession
After thirty years, she finally decided to relinquish control of the company to her daughter.
suppression
The act of stopping or preventing something by force, or hiding feelings or information
The government's suppression of free speech angered many citizens.
tantalizing
Something that is very attractive or exciting but difficult or impossible to have or achieve
The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was tantalizing as she walked past.
unutterable
Too extreme or intense to be expressed in words
When she heard the tragic news, she felt an unutterable sadness.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite or nearly opposite. Rise and fall are antonyms. From each group of four words below, click the two that are antonyms.