Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Example
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100

The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means

hesitate

100

Despite the hard work of the engineers, the company was forced to abandon the project when they could not meet their contract deadline. Using the antonym context clue, abandon means:

to give up completely 

100

He was elated, or excited, and happy when he won the spelling bee. Using the definition context clue, elated means:

extremely excited; happy

100

Dinner was a catastrophe! Mom burned the casserole, my brother broke a plate, and I burnt my tongue on my food. Catastrophe means:

disastrous 

100

The cashier was polite, unlike the customer, who was quite curt to her. Curt means: 

briefly rude; impolite

200
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster
200
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means
useless
200

Her idea was novel; it was original and unique. Novel means:

new, different 

200

The archaeologists found many artifacts in the Egyptian pyramids, such as tools and weapons used long ago. An artifact is:

an object that was made a long time ago and is historically important, for example a tool or weapon

200

After living in a cramped dorm room for several months, Tommy was excited to be back in the ample space of his bedroom at home. Ample means:

large; spacious, roomy

300

A boom box is obsolete. They are so old fashion. Obsolete means:

outdated; old

300
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means
doubtful
300

People always looked to the shaman, or religious leader, for answers. A shaman is a:

religious leader

300

When attending a job interview, you should practice decorum; for example, dress well, be prepared, and thank your interviewer. Decorum means:

well-mannered
300

I couldn’t give any money to the fundraiser, but I still contributed by volunteering to help at the event. To contribute means to:

to give something or to help make something happen

400
The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
in order
400
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
stormy or dark
400

The waxwing, which is a brown bird, made his home in my tree. A waxwing is a: 

type of brown bird

400

All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter. Vital means:

necessary

400

For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed. Inalterable means:

not changeable 

500

“I can’t believe you believed those spurious rumors about me!” Sidney cried. “Not one of them was true!” Using the synonym clue, the word spurious in this sentence means:

false; not true

500
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive
500

The mahout, or elephant driver, carefully handled the large animals. A mahout is:     

a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant.

500

Acrid odors, such as bug spray, gasoline, and smoke, make me nauseous and gives me a headache.

strong smell; bitter, pungent 

500

The three brothers began to altercate over the game. This was not the first time they had a dispute over it. Altercate means:

to argue; fight over

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