Alvin decided to stop using the HACKNEYED phrase “What’s happening?!” when he sees friends and acquaintances.  Now, he says: “Greetings, friend!”

HACKNEYED means …

HACKNEYED means …

over-used and stale

I get my hair done cheaply by going to a beauty school, where FLEDGLING hairdressers do cuts and coloring for half of what more experienced beauticians charge.

FLEDGLING means …

FLEDGLING means …

new and inexperienced

While visiting Hollywood, Sayda was excited by the PROXIMITY of movie stars.  “You could be standing right beside one and never know it!” she said.

PROXIMITY means …

PROXIMITY means …

nearness

Mr. Engelhardt finally told his daughter to stop jogging in her upstairs bedroom; the INCESSANT pounding noise was giving him a headache.

INCESSANT means …

INCESSANT means … 

constant

“You’ll always be my best friend,” Christy told Carole when Carole moved away.  “I may have other friends, but no one will ever SUPPLANT you in my heart.”

to SUPPLANT means …

SUPPLANT means …

to replace

Crows have a(n) AFFINITYfor bright, shiny things, so they sometimes pick up bits of metal or glass and carry them back to their nests.

AFFINITY means …

AFFINITY means …

preference

It would not be SAGACIOUS to go out today without an umbrella – look at those black clouds!

SAGACIOUS means …

SAGACIOUS means …

wise

In her VOLUMINOUS tote bag, my mother carries money, credit cards, photos, makeup, a mirror, and tons of other stuff.

VOLUMINOUS means …

VOLUMINOUS means …

big and bulky

During the 1960s, the Beatles held a(n) UNASSAILABLEposition as the world’s most popular rock group.  They sold more records and won more fame than any other band.

UNASSAILABLE means …

UNASSAILABLE means …

undeniable

Irene knew her roommate’s family was wealthy, but nothing had prepared her for the OPULENCE of their home – it was like a palace.

OPULENCE means …

OPULENCE means …

luxury 

(not luxurious!)