1. Brisk (adj) energetic, lively, fast; cool and fresh The flag snapped and futtered in the ____________ wind. Synonyms: quick, active, peppy, refreshing, nippy Antonyms: slow, dull, sluggish

2. 2 Cherish - (verb) to feel or show great love for; to value highly; to take special care of Our freedom is something we should always safeguard and _____________ Synonyms: to love, treasure, hold dear, honor; to prize, preserve Antonyms: to hate, despise, dishonor, to neglect

3. 3. Considerate (adjective) showing concern for the needs or feelings of others If you are a _______________ guest, you might be invited back. Synonyms: thoughtful, kind, giving, gracious Antonyms: thoughtless, self-centered, selfish

4. 4. Displace - (verb) to force to move or flee; to move out of position Officials feared that the flood would ___________________ the villagers from their homes. Synonyms: to uproot, expel, evict, dislodge Antonyms: to settle, plant, install

5. 5. downfall - (noun) - a sudden fall from power or position; a sudden and heavy snow or rain To this day, historians argue over what caused the Roman empire’s ___________. Synonyms: collapse, ruin Antonyms: triumph, success

6. 5. Estimate - (verb) - to form a rough judgment about the size, quantity, or value of something I would ___________ the number of people at the concert at about 15,000. - (noun) - a rough calculation; a careful guess The mechanic gave us an ___________ for the cost of the repairs. Synonyms: to figure, judge; a guess, calculation, opinion I am about 4 feet tall!

7. Humiliate (verb) to hurt someone’s self-respect or pride Our opponents accused us of trying to ____________ them by running up the score. Synonyms: to shame, disgrace, dishonor, embarrass Antonyms: to honor, applaud, praise

8. Identical - (adj) exactly the same, alike in every way The twins liked to wear ___ _____________ outfits. Synonyms: matching, alike Antonyms: unlike, different, opposite.

9. 9. Improper (adjective) Not correct; showing bad manners or taste. The principal reminded us that _______________ behavior is not acceptable Synonyms: incorrect, wrong; impolite, unsuitable, rude Antonyms: proper, right; appropriate, polite

10. Poll A collecting of votes; (usually plural) a place where voting takes place; a collecting of opinions. (noun) Where did you see the results of the _______________ ? (Verb) To receive votes; to vote; to question people to collect opinions. We are going to _______________ the fifth graders about their favorite movies. Synonyms: an election; a survey, tally; to interview, tally up

11. soothe (verb) to make calm; to ease pain or sorrow A nurse tried to ____________ the fussy child. Synonyms: to quiet, pacify; comfort, relieve Antonyms: to excite, upset, to hurt, worsen

12. 12.Vicinity What is in the vicinity of your face? (Noun) The area near a place, the surrounding region. There is a park in the ___ _____________ of our school. Synonyms: Neighborhood, area, surroundings