1. Scorching – extremely hot and dry.
The scorching sun wilted all of the flowers.
What is a synonym for scorching?

2. Gushed – flooded out with sudden force.
The water gushed from the fire hydrant.
What is an antonym for gushed?

3. Landscape – a scene or view.
Sandy watched the desert landscape from her car.
Describe your favorite landscape.

4. Parched – very dry or thirsty.
Plants become parched when they are deprived of water.
How does it feel when your throat is parched?

5. Brimming – filled to the top and almost overflowing.
Lisa’s eyes were brimming with tears.
How are brimming and gushed similar and different?

6. Scrawny – very thin or skinny.
Scrawny has a negative connotation because it means something is too skinny: The plants were scrawny due to a lack of sun.
What other things can be described as scrawny?

7. Gnarled – something that has a rough, twisted look.
The gnarled roots of the swamp cypress grow above land and water.
What is an antonym for gnarled?

8. Progress – forward movement or improvement.
Doug was making admirable progress on the set design for the play.
How has progress in science helped people?