Synonyms
Synonym for vicious:
a) tranquil
b) scorching
c) ferocious
Ferocious
Antonym for extremely lavish or abundant.
a) extravagent
b) casual
c) apparent
Which definition does not belong to the word object?
a) (n): a thing
b) (v): to protest
c) (n): a kind of fish
(n): a kind of fish
Which word sounds like profit (to gain or benefit) but means a person who speaks about the future?
Prophet
I accidentally broke a dish when setting the table.
a) plait
b) plate
Plate
Synonym for adequate:
a) sufficient
b) ingenious
c) changeable
Sufficient
Antonym for efficient.
a) intentional
b) thrifty
c) wasteful
Wasteful
Which definition does not belong to the word stoop?
a) (n): a small porch, staircase or platform leading to a building entrance.
b) (n): a long-barreled gun
c) (v): to bend forward from the waist
Which word sounds like least but is a verb and means rented?
Leased
Which definition does not belong with the word maroon?
a) (n) a dark reddish brown color
b) (adj) not valid; null
c) (v) to leave a person on a deserted island or coast
(adj) not valid; null
We could not stop sweating in the torrid afternoon sun.
a) scorching
b) ostentatious
c) capricious
Scorching
The mayor plans to abolish fees in the downtown parking garage.
a) end
b) establish
c) terminate
Establish
Which word means to cook and to trespass?
a) poach
b) refrain
c) flounder
Poach
Match the words to their definitions.
1) borough a) a hole or tunnel dug by an animal
2) burro b) a town
3) burrow c) a donkey
1) borough: a town
2) burro: a donkey
3) burrow: a hole or tunnel dug by an animal
Match the words with their synonyms.
1) humility a) tranquil
2) serene b) showy
3) flamboyant c) modesty
4) loathe d) hate
1) humility - modesty
2) serene - tranquil
3) flamboyant - showy
4) loathe - hate
I cringe at the thought of telling Dad I broke a window in the garage.
a) stress
b) cower
c) wary
Cower
When dining out, it is uncommon to "tip" a waiter or waitress for good service.
a) precise
b) relevant
c) customary
Customary
Which word means a steep bank, cliff or headland and to mislead, deceive, or fool.
a) incense
b) rifle
c) bluff
Bluff
The inventor was a pleasant but eccentric man.
a) bazaar
b) bizarre
Bizarre
Choose the correct antonym. The champions were a weak football team.
a) formidable
b) casual
c) logical
Formidable
Wearing a disguise, the prince was unassuming as he slipped out of the castle.
a) inconspicuous
b) invincible
c) sensible
Inconspicuous
Match the antonyms:
1) allegiance a) disloyalty
2) reputable b) shortsighted
3) substantial c) corrupt
1) allegiance - disloyalty
2) reputable - corrupt
3) substantial - shortsighted
Match these words to their definitions:
1) Husky a) (n): an uproar or noise
2) Racket b) (n): a sled dog
3) Husky c) (adj) rugged and strong
4) Racket d) (n): a tennis paddle
2) Husky: (adj) rugged and strong
3) Racket: (n) an uproar or noise
4) Racket: (n) a tennis paddle
The captain steered the boat into the narrow channel.
a) straight
b) strait
Strait
Answer the riddle: If you don't keep me, I'll break. What am I?
A promise