Synonyms
Give a synonym (a word with a similar meaning) for "accelerate."
"speed up" / "hurry" (for "accelerate")
Give an antonym (a word with the opposite meaning) of "seldom."
"often," "frequently"
It began to _____ as the wind picked up and the sky darkened." Which word fits best: accelerate, tempest, or portrait?
"tempest"(clues: wind picked up, sky darkened → storm)
Which vocabulary word best describes someone walking slowly and casually?
"saunter"
Define "brace"
"Brace: to get ready for something or to make something stronger."
Give a synonym for "confident."
"sure," "self-assured"
Give an antonym of "confident."
"unsure," "nervous"
"He stood in the hangar beside the airplane, checking the engine." Which word is "hangar" and what clue tells you its meaning in the sentence?
"beside the airplane" (a building for storing planes)
Which word best describes a strong storm with high winds?
"tempest"
Define "hangar."
"Hangar: a large building where airplanes are stored."
Give a synonym for "rebel" (as a verb).
"defy," "resist"
Give an antonym of "restrict."
"allow," "permit"
"The townspeople cheered and shouted as the hero stroked his chin, feeling a warm glow of _____." Which vocabulary word fits: confident, exult, or restrain?
"exult" (clue: cheered, warm glow → celebrate)
Which word best describes a single performance by one person?
"solo"
Define "tempest."
"Tempest: a very strong storm with wind and rain."
Give a synonym for "saunter."
"stroll," "amble"
Give an antonym of "overthrow."
"support," "install"
"Because the club wanted to keep the game fair, they decided to _____ the number of players on each team." Which word fits: restrict, rebel, or saunter? What contextual clue points to the meaning?
"restrict" (clue: "keep the game fair" → limit number)
Which word best describes an artist's painted picture of a person's face?
"portrait"
Define "dictate" (include both)
(1) to say words so someone else can write them down; (2) to tell someone what to do."
Give a synonym for "exult."
"rejoice," "celebrate"
Give an antonym of "brace" (as in to prepare or steady).
"relax," "neglect"
"After the small group tried to _____ the unfair ruler, the town changed its laws." Which vocabulary word fits and what words in the sentence help you decide?
"overthrow" (clues: "tried to" and "unfair ruler" → remove from power)
Which word best describes something famous or worthy of attention?
Define "exult" in one sentence
"Exult: to feel or show great joy and celebrate."