1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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”

5. 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.