Synonyms & Antonyms
What is a synonym for "exuberant" in the following sentence?
"The quietness doesn't promise the coming of an exuberant crowd.
Enthusiastic, Excited, Eager, Passionate, Animated, Dynamic, etc.
In the sentence, "The detective's acumen allowed her to solve even the most complex cases," what does "acumen" mean?
"keen insight" or "intelligence"
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Mitochondria
In the story, the protagonist's decision to face her fears and explore the haunted house demonstrated her courage. What does "courage" mean in this context?
"bravery" or "fearlessness"
What is the antonym of "ephemeral" in the following sentence?
"Happiness for Aristotle is not a fleeting feeling or an ephemeral passion.
Lasting, Permanent.
In the sentence, "The author used a plethora of literary devices to create a rich and engaging narrative," what does "plethora" mean?
"an abundance" or "a large quantity"
What type of context clue provides a word that is the opposite in meaning to the unfamiliar word?
"antonym clue"
In the novel, the character's mellifluous voice charmed everyone who heard it. What does "mellifluous" mean?
"sweet-sounding" or "pleasing to hear"
What is a synonym for "abate" in the following sentence?
"Patients should be observed in a closed ward setting until signs and symptoms abate."
decrease
In the sentence, "The athlete's unwavering dedication to training was evident in his consistent performance," what does "unwavering" mean?
"constant" or "steady"
What type of context clue provides synonyms or words with similar meanings to the unfamiliar word?
synonym clue
In the poem, the line "Her laughter filled the room, like a cascading waterfall," suggests what about the quality of her laughter?
"flowing in a continuous manner" or "overflowing"
What is the antonym of "acquiesce" in the following sentence?
Her parents will never acquiesce such an unsuitable marriage
Resist, Refuse
In the sentence, "The comedian's wit and humor had the audience in stitches throughout the performance," what does "wit" mean?
What is "cleverness" or "humor"
What type of context clue provides an explanation or description of the unfamiliar word?
explanation clue
In the play, the character's apathy towards the suffering of others highlighted his lack of empathy. What does "apathy" mean?
"lack of interest" or "indifference"
What is a synonym for "equivocal" in the following sentence?
"His reply was oblique, equivocal, and we hurried on to other matters."
Ambiguous
In the sentence, "The company's nefarious practices were exposed by investigative journalists," what does "nefarious" mean?
"wicked" or "criminal"
What type of context clue provides examples or additional information to help clarify the meaning of the unfamiliar word?
"example clue"
In the novel, the author used the term "verisimilitude" to describe the realistic portrayal of the historical setting. What does "verisimilitude" mean?
"appearance of truth" or "believability"