Definitions
Dan was so hungry he devoured the entire pizza. He ate every slice.
What does "devoured" mean?
ate
The report was marked confidential. Only a were allowed to read it. What is a synonym for "confidential?"
Private, secret
I had to close my door because the wind had blown it slightly ajar. What does "ajar" mean and what is an antonym (opposite) for "ajar?"
Ajar means Open
Closed is an antonym for "ajar"
I needed some extra assistance, like tutoring, to help me pass my math class. What does "assistance" mean?
Help
The tornado cause a huge cataclysm in the small town. After it was over they were left with a disaster. What does "cataclysm" mean?
A disaster, a bad mess
After staying up all night to study, Kris was lethargic the next day. She couldn't get out of bed.
What does "lethargic" mean?
Tired, exhausted
Fruits and vegetables are essential parts of a healthy diet. What is a synonym for "essential?"
Important, necessary
I adore chocolate cake, but simply loathe vanilla icing! What does "loathe" mean and what is an antonym for "loathe?"
Loathe means hate
Love is an antonym for hate
My father's favorite salutation is "Howdy Folks!" when he answers the phone. What does "salutation" mean?
A greeting, like "hello"
doesn't believe/doubts
The lightbulb was too dim to illuminate the room. It needed to be replaced. What does "illuminate" mean?
bright, providing light
My mother shows such affection for her children. She often hugs and kisses them. What is a synonym for "affection?"
Love
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don't have any! What does "copious" mean and what is an antonym for "copious?"
Copious means a lot
None would be an antonym for copious
Objects, like the sun, are so luminous that you cannot look directly at them. What does "luminous" mean?
Bright, shining
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, or a careful examination, of all the shirts made that day. What does "inspection" mean?
Examination
We are going to boycott the mall. We won't support a place that does not have three candy stores. What does "boycott" mean?
refuse to support, refuse to go to a place
The popular girl was very aloof. She would only talk to other popular kids. What is a synonym for "aloof?"
Texas was scorching this summer! I'm glad it is finally chilly weather. What does "scorching" mean and what is an antonym for "scorching?"
Scorching means "hot"
Chilly/cool would be an antonym for "scorching"
Students might work harder in school if they were given better incentives to work harder, such as days off for turning in their homework. What does "incentive" mean?
Rewards, benefits, motivation
Oliva loved the jeans she saw on the website, and wanted them badly. She did not have enough money to buy them. Although she did not want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. What does "grovel" mean?
beg
My sister is ambitious. She works hard in order to succeed. What does "ambitious" mean?
To work hard to succeed
The man ambled slowly down the sidewalk, with his dog walking slowly next to him. What is a synonym for "ambled?"
Walk/walked
My mom is very strict, but my dad is very lax. What does "lax" mean and what is an antonym for "lax?"
Lax means easy-going, laid back, not strict
An antonym for "lax" would be strict or sticks to the rules
My favorite types of reptiles are amphibious, like frogs. What does "amphibious" mean?
Can live both in and out of water
Even though the teacher said the project was unalterable, we decided to ask if the color could be changed anyway. What does "unalterable" mean?
Unable to be changed