- abominable: The abominable condition of the makeshift medical facility posed a threat to the soldiers’ lives.
- boisterous: The guards attempted to quiet the boisterous crowd, but their efforts failed.
- corollary: Louis received a terrible report card. This was a corollary to neglecting his homework.
- elucidate: The speaker was not an expert on world affairs, but he attempted to elucidate the situation for his audience.
- frugal: The chef was very frugal when shopping for ingredients, but his dish tasted very expensive.
- hyperbole: It was difficult to sort the facts from the hyperbole in the mayor’s speech.
- lament: John is certain to lament the loss of his friend and regret the argument.
- meticulous: Upon conducting a meticulous search for her homework, Bethany finally found her book report in the doghouse.
- placid: We enjoyed the placid scenery as we drove through miles of wilderness.
- quagmire: Mr. Smith trudged through the quagmire of paperwork to finish his taxes.
