Synonyms/Antonyms
What is a synonym? Give me the definition, not an example.
A synonym is a word that has a similar/the same meaning as another word.
EX: sad/upset, hot/warm
What does the Latin prefix "Bio" mean?
Bio = life
(biology, antibiotic, biome)
Who wrote the song "Billie Jean" in 1983?
Michael Jackson!
What is the most famous/played sport in the world?
Soccer/Fútbol
What planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
(Pluto is a dwarf planet, and unfortunately no longer counts as a full planet. Thanks NASA.)
What is an antonym? Give me the definition, not an example.
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning as another word.
EX: hot/cold, inside/outside, happy/sad
What does the prefix "anti-" mean?
Anti = Against
"anti-democratic, anti-war, antifreeze"
Which rapper released the album The Slim Shady LP in 1999?
Eminem
Which of the following sports does not use a ball: golf, tennis, hockey, or polo?
Hockey - They use a puck
What actor played Aquaman in the latest DC movies?
Jason Momoa
Name an synonym for "brave."
Courageous, heroic, fearless, bold, adventurous
What is the meaning of the root word "dem/demo"?
Which singer released the album SOUR in 2021?
Olivia Rodrigo
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
The Boston Celtics!!
18 championships (1957, 1959–1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008, 2024)
Which 14th-century plague is estimated to have killed nearly half of Europe's population?
The Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death.
Name an antonym for "conceal."
Reveal, uncover, discover, expose, show
How many English words are made up of Greek/Latin word parts?
Approximately 36% of English words use Greek/Latin word parts!
Which rock band recorded the song “Dream On”?
Aerosmith
The Olympics are held every how many years?
The Olympics are held every 4 years.
The Summer 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.
What is the main type of plant that panda bears eat?
Bamboo!
Give three synonyms for "destroy."
Ruin, demolish, waste, kill, extinguish, slay, end
Name three words that use the Latin suffix "-graph" or "-graphy."
Photograph, photography, telegraph, graphic, autograph, biography, autobiography, paragraph, geography
Who is known as the Queen of Country Music?
Who was the first WNBA player to dunk in a playoff game?
Brittney Griner
What is the only mammal that can't jump?
An elephant!
Unlike other mammals, they lack the flexible ankles and elastic tendons needed to launch themselves into the air.