adj.

annoyed, agitated, irritated

She was exasperated because her dog wouldn't come inside the house.

adj.

dreary, tearless, unhopeful, gloomy, somber

The bleak gray skies loomed above as the weatherman predicted rain.

v.

hesitated, stuttered, wavered

Her voice faltered as she attempted to spell a difficult word.

adj.

unconquerable, invincible, powerful, unbeatable

The Spartans were indomitable in battle.

adj.

high pitched, sharp in sound, piercing

The gym teacher blew the shrill whistle, demanding everyone to be quiet.

n.

low ranking police officer

The small town was so peaceful that the constable could sit in the headquarters all day long and eat doughnuts, never worrying about a crime.

adj.

extremely happy, overjoyed, ecstatic

He was elated as his friends and family burst out from hiding to surprise him on his birthday.

n.

disapproval of oneself, self underevaluation

She looked at her dismal quiz grade with self-deprecation.

v.

walked or moved at a slow pace

We ambled down the road on a quiet September morning, listening to the bird's song.

adj.

dangerous, risky, hazardous

The stage seemed like a perilous mountain, one she wouldn't dare climb, as her heart thumped with the fear of singing her solo.