• Forbidden means you are not allowed to do something

• The children were forbidden to ride their bikes in the street

• What are you forbidden to do?

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• Reluctant means you do not want to do something.

• Carla is reluctant to lend Jason her video game because he loses things.

• What is an antonym for reluctant?

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• Gossip means repeating stories that might not be true.

• Michelle’s feelings were hurt when her best friend gossiped about her.

• How would you feel if someone gossiped about you?

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• Irresistible means too tempting or attractive to be ignored.

• Young children find mud puddles and leaf piles irresistible.

• What kinds of things do you find irresistible?

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• Elegant is splendid or luxurious in dress, style, or design.

• The candlelit dining room was an elegant setting for a party.

• What is a synonym for elegant?

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• Mischievous is playful behavior in an annoying way.

• The mischievous puppy hid everyone’s shoes.

• What is an example of a mischievous act?

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• Hesitation is a pause or delay.

• Gene accepted the nomination to fun for Student Council without hesitation.

• How might a person overcome his or her hesitation to do something?

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