Accumulate to gather or collect Definition: Parts of Speech: Synonym: Antonym: decrease Parts of Speech: Verb to gather or collect gain Some people try to accumulate as many beanie babies as they can and then sell them for a profit.

Snow Accumulates

Ambition Word used in a sentence A strong desire or drive Definition: Sounds Like: Synonym: Aspiration Antonym: Dislike Parts of Speech: Noun A strong desire or drive Leslie’s ambition to be a rock star was about to come true when her album went to number one on the charts. Word used in a sentence

Barren Definition: Sounds Like: Synonym: sparse, desolate Antonym: fertile Parts of Speech: Adjective Not producing or creating anything; having no vegetation The settlers soon discovered that the barren land was not good enough for growing crops and raising animals.

Barren

Deposit Word used in a sentence Definition: Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: withdrawal Parts of Speech: verb to deliver and leave an item, often for safekeeping Money in the bank Bernard does not like to deposit his paycheck using ATM machines; he only goes into the bank and hands it to a bank teller. Word used in a sentence

Desperate Word used in a sentence Definition: having an urgent need or desire Sounds Like: Synonym: reckless Antonym: calm Parts of Speech: Adjective Word used in a sentence Carlos was so desperate for attention from his classmates that he tapped his pencil constantly and made funny faces while the teacher lectured.