Inference Clues
Definition and Example Clues
Synonyms
Antonyms
WILD CARD!
100
Joan thought it was futile to try and warn the children about climbing the rails because they kept doing it the more he spoke. FUTILE means...
useless, pointless
100
I think you should be skeptical about those claims. That is, you should doubt or question them first. SKEPTICAL means...
to doubt
100
The rat was nibblingon the tiny crumb. Write a synonym of NIBBLING
to chew, to eat
100
The book I was reading was of no interest to me. In fact, it was quite boring. Write an antonym for BORING
exciting, entertaining
100
The synonyms are:
a) disorder
b) order
c) clutter
d) mess
a c d
200
Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.
The word reluctant in this sentence means
ready
willing
not willing
excited
not willing
200
One kind of phobia is a fear of flying. There are other kinds, such as a fear of insects and a fear of high places. A PHOBIA means
A fear, something you're scared of
200
Ms.Taylor praised the students for their hard work. WRITE A SYNONYM FOR PRAISED
Complimented, rewarded, congratulate, applaud
200
The man was generous with his donations and always gave a substantial amount of money. Write an antonym for GENEROUS
cheap, stingy
200
The synonyms are:
a) knowledge
b)learning
c)wisdom
d)incomprehension
ABC
300
When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began sobbing and demanding a doctor. What does MELODRAMATIC mean?
exaggerated, over dramatic, too much drama
300
Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost. REMORSE means...
to be sorry, apologetic
300
There was an abundance of food available for the family to eat. A SYNONYM OF ABUNDANCE IS
Excessive amount, a lot, massive amount
300
The massive cake was large enough to feed one hundred guests. Write an antonym for MASSIVE
small, tiny, minuscule
300
If you don't conquer your fears, they will beat you.
The word conquer in this sentence means lose win talk about forget
win
400
All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter. What does VITAL mean?
Important, essential, necessary
400
When I grow up, I hope to have a successful job and be PROSPEROUS. What is a synonym for prosperous?
succeed financially, rich, wealthy, successful, flourish
400
After the tornado passed by, the town was a catastrophe. CATASTROPHE means
disaster
400
If you misbehave at school, you will receive a consequence. Write an antonym of CONSEQUENCE...
reward, prize
400
Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. What does YEARNED mean?
wanting, longing
500
She was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat. FAMISHED means...
extremely hungry, starved
500
The water of a polluted river would be described as MURKY, since one cannot see through it. What does murky mean ?
Dirty, contaminated, dark, hard to see through
500
The teacher reprimanded the boys after they got into a fight. WRITE A SYNONYM FOR REPRIMAND
To scold, to correct
500
The brave soldiers helped protect the terrified citizens. Write an antonym for BRAVE.
coward, afraid, fearful, weak
500
Tracy held the flower as gently as she could, fearing that the delicate stem would break. What does DELICATE mean?
sensitive, fragile, easily broken