Adventures Vocabulary Unit 8

advisable It is advisable to save your money. Wise or proper Recommend: counsel Unwise; foolish

eternal There is an eternal flame which always burns on the grave of John F. Kennedy. Lasting forever Endless; constant Short-lived; temporary

Furious My friend was furious with me because I broke my promise. Very angry Upset; enraged Calm; pleased

modern Cindy wears only the most modern clothes. Current; up-to-date Progressive; contemporary Old; ancient

outstanding He is the most outstanding student in the whole school. Remarkable; noticeably better Distinguished; striking Plain; unnoticeable

sorrowful Debbie is sorrowful because she misses her friend. To feel a deep unhappiness; sad Grief; suffering Happy; elated; joyful

drastic The weather caused us to make drastic changes in our vacation plans. Having a strong effect; harsh; extreme Severe; intense Modest; slight

exhausted The runner was exhausted after the marathon. Tired out Fatigued; drained Energetic; refreshed

humid Hot and humid summer days in Florida are very uncomfortable. Damp Moist; muggy Dry; arid

lenient The lenient teacher gave no homework. Not strict; gentle Relaxed; unrestrained Strict; severe