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Tantalize (v) After weeks of dieting, Val found freshly baked bread almost painfully tantalizing. Fill in the blanks to complete the synonyms: T_as_E_ _iceT_ _pt Definition: to tease, to tempt, to entice Write a sentence using the word tantalize.
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Phobia (n) Years of therapy helped Marked overcome many of his phobias, including his intense fear of spiders. Definition: an abnormal, irrational fear List your own personal phobia and a sentence describing it.
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Resolute (adj) Paul was resolute in his desire to win the pie-eating contest. Underline the synonyms: Wishy-washyFirmUnbending UndecidedStubborn UnwaveringSteadfast Definition: determined Write a sentence using resolute.
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Stymie (v) Brian worked on the crossword for almost four hours, but he was stymied by nineteen across and eventually gave up in disgust. Complete the two synonyms: B_wil_ _ __aff_ _ Definition: to stump, to confuse, to hinder Write a sentence using “stymie”
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Grovel (v) I refuse to grovel. On second thought, can I please, please, please borrow your car? Definition: to beg, to plead Write a short dialogue between two people in which one person grovels to the other.
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