Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
Inference
100
The girl was churlish – rude, sullen and absolutely ill-mannered.
What is rude or mean.
100
I despise liver, but I love steak
What is hate
100
Most castles had high walls and were surrounded by a water-filled ditch called a moat.
What is a water-filled ditch.
100
The harlequin, like the circus clown, was a fool who loved to perform.
What is a performer usually dressed in a costume with face paint or mask.
100
Wilson put on a heavy coat, thick gloves, a wool scarf, and multiple pairs of socks to prepare for the frigid weather.
What is very cold
200
His pertinacity and stubbornness is the cause of most of his trouble.
What is sticking with something, determined.
200
Unlike his quiet and low key family, Jerry is garrulous.
What is talkative
200
A biographer, or someone who writes about people’s lives, is an example of an author.
What is someone who writes about people's lives.
200
The student was suffering from anxiety. He began to tremble when he saw the test.
What is a feeling of worry or stress.
200
The haberdashery was Lou’s favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits. The people who worked there were so kind and helpful.
What is a suit shop
300
Reducing cholesterol has many benefits to health. One positive for your health is a reduced risk for heart disease.
What is an advantage, or positive effect.
300
Jerry is very clumsy, but his sister is adroit.
What is skilled, nimble, or graceful.
300
Etymology, the study of the origin of words, is still prevalent in the classrooms today.
What is study of the origin of words.
300
It was an idyllic day; sunny, warm and perfect for a walk in the park.
What is perfect or picturesque
300
Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.
What is a large, destructive fire
400
Her animosity for her sister caused others to feel hatred in the family.
What is strong hostility or hatred.
400
Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
What is talkative
400
Acrophobia, a fear of heights, can make life difficult for people who live in New York City.
What is the fear of heights
400
Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges, require community support to function efficiently.
What is educational or teaching
400
Joan thought it was futile to try and warn the children about climbing the rails because they kept doing it the more he spoke.
What is useless or pointless
500
Bill felt remorse for his harsh words as he shamefully sat on the bench he and his girlfriend had occupied before the fight.
What is deep regret or guilt.
500
I am willing to hike in the mountains, but he is reluctant because it gets so cold walking up and down the trails.
What is hesitant or unsure.
500
The dates are listed in chronological order. They start at the beginning and end with the last event.
What is start at the beginning and end with the last event.
500
Old Mr. Riley was quite spry for his age. He would walk several blocks to the post office daily, and I often saw him working in the garden.
What is active or lively
500
Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle usurped the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly.
What is take illegally by force
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