Synonyms & Antonyms
Definitions
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Definitions
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Synonyms: Unnecessary, extra Antonyms: Needed, useful
What is superfluous?
100
1. a place where the mentally ill, orphaned, or sick are taken care of 2. a refuge or safe place
What is asylum?
100
The doctor leaned forward and ___________ the test results for a few minutes, before finally deciding to speak.
What is scrutinized?
100
What's the difference between a synonym and an antonym?
A synonym is a word with the same or similar meaning. An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.
100
A short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence
What is an anecdote?
200
Synonyms: hardship, trouble, misery Antonyms: fortune, prosperity, luck
What is adversity?
200
To examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
What is scrutinize?
200
Because of the ongoing war in Syria, most of the Syrian people have been forced to seek _________ in surrounding countries. They've been ___________ by the different rebel groups and armies, but still stay __________ in the face of adversity.
What is asylum, antagonized, and resilient?
200
What is one synonym and one antonym of expose?
Synonyms are: reveal, disclose, uncover. Antonyms are: conceal, cover, or hide.
200
What is the definition of novice?
Someone who is new to a position or job.
300
Synonyms: sneaky, undercover Antonyms: obvious, loud
What is surreptitious?
300
A person who delivers a speech; a public speaker, especially one who is very well-spoken.
What is orator?
300
This week, the FBI released files on the JFK assassination, and _________, or uncovered, many secrets about what happened.
What is exposed?
300
What are the two definitions of asylum?
1. A place where the mentally ill are taken. 2. A safe refuge.
300
What does surreptitious mean?
To be undercover, sneaky, or secret.
400
Synonyms: delay, wait, put off Antonyms: accelerate, complete
What is procrastinate?
400
An idea or possible explanation that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion.
What is hypothesis?
400
Prior to this year, I hated public speaking. Now, after a lot of practice, I'm a pretty great _________ and manage to keep my audience's attention.
What is orator?
400
What is the definition of intrepid?
What is being an explorer, brave, fearless, or adventurous?
400
What is the definition of scrutinize?
To look at something closely; to inspect something.
500
Synonyms: irritable, moody, whiny Antonyms: easygoing, carefree
What is querulous?
500
1. to reveal 2. to leave (something) without covering or protection
What is expose?
500
My mom has a __________ that playing video games make my grades worse, but she doesn't have any proof.
What is a hypothesis?
500
Write an original sentence with two of your vocabulary words.
Surprise me!
500
What does substantiate mean?
To provide evidence or truth; to back up a fact.
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