Define
Mischief
Playfulness that is intended to create trouble
Synonyms- misbehavior, naughtiness, playfulness, mischievousness, disobedience
Beverage
A drink, especially one other than water
“Their beverage choice with lunch was lemonade.”
Heroic
Synonyms- bold, courageous, daring, fearless, noble, valiant
Antonyms- afraid, cowardly, fearful, meek, shy, timid, weak
Route
Navigation, social studies, trip-planning
The way or course taken in getting from starting point to a destination
Synonyms- course, direction, journey
Pack
(n.)- a group of wild animals, living and hunting together
(v.)- to cram/fill a large number of things into a container or space
Decade
A period of 10 years
Identify
To establish or indicate who or what someone/something is.
“The judge ordered that the girl not be identified.”
Frigid
Synonyms- chilly, freezing, icy, wintry
Antonyms- heated, hot, warm
Vertical
Math, social studies, sports, art, construction, graphic design
Having alignment in which the top is directly above the bottom
Synonyms- upright, perpendicular, steep
Handle
(n.)- the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
(v.)- to feel/manipulate with hands
(v.)- to manage a situation or problem
Resemble
To have qualities or features in common with someone/something
Synonyms- To look like, be similar to, bear a resemblance to
Evidence
Facts, evidence, or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid
“This evidence backs up the judge’s claim that the defendant is guilty.”
Visible
Synonyms- clear, conspicuous, apparent, seeable, distinguishable, noticeable, obvious
Antonyms- hidden, indistinct, secret, unnoticeable
Protagonist
Movies, novels, fictional texts, language arts, social studies
The leading character or one of the main characters in a movie, novel, or other fictional text
Synonyms- lead character, main character, key player, hero/heroine
Company
(n.)- a commercial business
(n.)- the condition of being with others, often when providing friendship or enjoyment
Document
To record something in written, photographic, or other form.
Synonyms- Register, report, log, file, archive, evidence
Opposed
Contrasting or conflicting with one another
“She was opposed to that choice.”
Ordinary
Synonyms- common, regular, everyday, natural, normal, traditional, typical
Antonyms- abnormal, different, unusual, unique
Dictate
Movies, novels, fictional texts, language arts, social studies
To order/give instructions
Synonyms- command, control, instruct
Squash
(n.)- an edible gourd that can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable
(n.)- a game in which two players use rackets to hit a small, soft rubber ball against the walls of a closed court
(v.)- to squeeze or force someone or something into a small or restricted space
(v.)- to firmly reject an idea or suggestion
Curteous
To be polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Synonyms- Polite, well-mannered, well-behaved
Immense
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree
“Losing her wallet had immense consequences.”
Feeble
Synonyms- not strong, frail, weak
Antonyms- capable, competent, healthy, hearty, strong
Pedestrian
Social studies, novels, movies, fictional texts, reading street signs
A person traveling on foot
Synonyms- citizen, traveler, walker
Mold
(n.)- a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) which cools and hardens
(n.)- a distinctive and typical style, form, or character
(n.)- a furry growth of a fungus, occurring typically in moist warm conditions
(v.)- to form an object out of malleable material