Synonym Clue
Tara watches the tv continuously, or all the time. The word continuously means?
a. Never b. all the time c. in the morning
b. all the time
The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces.
a. break into pieces
b. bounced
c. made a loud noise
a. break into pieces
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a. bread b. drinks c. silverware d. milk
b. drinks
The boy acted in a humane way when taking care of the lost dog. What does humane mean?
a. bad b. hurtful c. mean d. caring
c. mean
There was chaos and craziness as people were trying to leave the city. The word chaos means
a. craziness b. calm c. order d. peace
a. craziness
I tried not to fidget during the long, boring speech. It was hard to sit still and not squirm. The word fidget means?
a. read quietly
b. fall asleep
c. move restlessly
d. stay still
c. move restlessly
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm. Due to the broken bone I had to use a cast. The word fractured means?
a. rested b. avoided c. broke d. looked at
c. broke
"I like Angela's stories," said Peter, "They're original." It was the first compliment he had ever given me and I felt proud. The word compliment means?
a. money
b. attention
c. dislike
d. praise
d. praise
Mom had to sterilize the baby bottle to keep it clean from bacteria. The word sterilize means?
to keep clean
Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
Followed her mother's request
What is the definition of the word appalled?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
disgusted
Because the birds began their migration in Texas, they didn't have to travel very far to fly south. What does migration mean?
to move from one place to another
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
The word ubiquitous means?
it is every where
Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice. What does fluoroscopy means?
examination with a fluoroscope
Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening. The word cynosure means?
The focus of all attention
The mummies of Egypt are very old. So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead. What does the word embalming means?
keeping the dead from rotting or decomposing