True or False
An antonym of "scrutinized" is "examined."
False
Laura looked through the fence at the large lion licking his lips and leering at the spectators.
Alliteration
There are interlaced flavors of chocolate candy in the valentine present. What does the word "interlaced" mean?
Meshing together/to interlock
What is another word for "Foe"?
Enemy
If something is a cinch, it is...
easy to do.
"Crude" is an antonym of "sophisticated."
True
The teacher ran detention like a prison guard; she was strict and had no tolerance for anyone attempting to break the rules.
Simile
If your parents think that your grade is unfair, and they argue with your teacher to change it, the grade in question is:
a. pondered
b. faltered
c. meditated
d. disputed
d. Disputed
What is another word for "succumb"?
die, surrender, give up.
If a decision is unanimous, it is...
in total agreement.
A synonym of "stymied" is "blocked."
True
Diane pushed her weight against the door, but it protested and refused to open
Personification
Abhor
a. to dislike
b. to like
c. to clean
d. to lose
a. To dislike
What is another word for "Redundant"?
Repetitive
If a bank robber is cunning, he is...
clever and skilled.
An antonym for "sabotage" is "treason".
False
I had stressed out over the exam for weeks, but I was happy when I realized it was the easiest exam in the world.
Hyperbole
Which is the best example of a nuisance?
a. a teacher postponing a test
b. a friend lending you a dollar
c. a fly buzzing by your ear
d. a banana that has not ripened
c. a fly buzzing by your ear
What is another word "Elation"?
bliss, joy, happiness, excitement.
An immaculate room is...
clean and tidy.
A synonym for "cynic" is "pessimist".
True
Brittany placed the necklace around her neck and it was a constellation of stars against her skin.
Metaphor
Before we vote on the matter, I would like to ______ a word of caution.
a. interject
b. interpret
c. exchange
d. obsolete
a. interject
What is another word for "Animosity"?
hostility, anger, resentment, bitterness.
If a teacher is austere, she is...
strict or stern.