agoraphobia
A strong fear of open or crowded public spaces that makes a person want to stay at home
Because of her agoraphobia, she found it very difficult to go to the shopping mall on weekends.
amorphous
Having no clear shape, structure, or definite form
The artist created an amorphous sculpture that looked different from every angle.
anarchy
A situation where there is no government, rules, or order, leading to confusion and chaos
After the king was removed from power, the country fell into anarchy for several years.
monotone
A way of speaking or singing in which the sound stays at the same level without going up or down
The professor spoke in a monotone, and many students struggled to stay awake during the lecture.
pathology
The scientific study of diseases, or the causes and effects of a particular disease
The doctor studied pathology at university before specializing in cancer research.
periphery
The outer edge or boundary of an area, or a position that is not central or important
New shops and restaurants have been built on the periphery of the city.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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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.