Example
Explanation
Synonym
Antonym
Mixed
100
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single PARTICLE of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface. Choose the correct definition of the word PARTICLE. a. small amount b. package c. leftover
What is A; SMALL AMOUNT
100
Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties. Choose the correct definition of the word HABERDASHERY. a. hat store b. department store c. men’s clothing store
What is C; MEN'S CLOTHING STORE
100
The PUDGY baby panda bear looked chubby and round. Choose the correct definition of the word in PUDGY. a. plump b. thin c. black and white
What is A; PLUMP
100
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing. Choose the correct definition of the word RETICENT. a. rude b. shy c. nervous
What is B; SHY
100
My younger sister can be an irritating NUISANCE when I am doing my homework. Choose the correct definition of the word NUISANCE. A. help B. annoyance C. pleasure
What is B; ANNOYANCE
200
The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled. Choose the correct definition of the word REFUSE. a. second hand goods b. garbage c. leftovers
What is B; GARBAGE
200
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet. Choose the correct definition of the word SATURATED. a. thoroughly wet b. ruined c. cold
What is A; THOROUGHLY WET
200
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were STERILIZED and completely cleaned. Choose the correct definition of the word STERILIZED. a. available b. decontaminated c. new
What is B; DECONTAMINATED
200
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a PLETHORA of shoes in almost every color and every style. Choose the correct definition of the word PLETHORA. a. size b. great quantity c. reduction
What is B; GREAT QUANTITY
200
Melissa SAUNTERED over to our table while Cheryl hurried over. Choose the correct definition of the word SAUNTERED. a. walked in a slow, easy way b. hurried c. ran
What is A; WALKED IN A SLOW, EASY WAY
300
Roberta could not get over how ELEGANT the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone. Choose the correct definition of the word ELEGANT. a. stylish in appearance b. untidy or sloppy c. boring
What is A; STYLISH IN APPEARANCE
300
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women. Choose the correct definition of the word MILLINER. a. a hat maker b. a dress maker c. a baker or pastry-maker
What is A; A HAT MAKER
300
She hums CONTINUOUSLY, or all the time, and it annoys me. Choose the correct definition of the word CONTINUOUSLY? a. sometimes b. all the time c. never
What is B; ALL THE TIME
300
Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite LUGUBRIOUS when she thought about the three months that were coming up. Choose the correct definition of the word LUGUBRIOUS. a. anxious b. sad c. angry
What is B; SAD
300
We should be careful not to OSTRACIZE those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone. Choose the correct definition of the word OSTRACIZE. a. exclude b. welcome c. include
What is A; EXCLUDE
400
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy. Choose the correct definition of the word FELINES. a. animals b. cats c. pets
What is B; CATS
400
The little boy was FASCINATED by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks. Choose the correct definition of the word FASCINATED. a. attracted to b. depressed by c. forgetful
What is A; ATTRACTED TO
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. Choose the correct definition of the word CHRONOLOGICAL. a. out of order b. broken c. in order
What is C; IN ORDER
400
Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah’s parents were MISERS who never bought her anything. Choose the correct definition of the word MISERS. a. people who donate money to charity b. people who don’t spend money on anyone c. people who don’t have very much money
What is B; PEOPLE WHO DON'T SPEND MONEY ON ANYONE
400
The artist was very careful and exact as he METICULOUSLY painted the portrait. Choose the correct definition of the word METICULOUSLY. a. hurriedly b. precise or detailed c. careless
What is B; PRECISE OR DETAILED
500
PROJECTILES include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Choose the correct definition of the word PROJECTILES. a. things put down b. things shot forward c. things broken
What is B; THINGS SHOT FORWARD
500
Liam was a good basketball player who YEARNED for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out. Choose the correct definition of the word YEARNED. a. desired b. regretted c. doubted
What is A; DESIRED
500
The book of logic contained many CONUNDRUMS - mind-exercising puzzles. Choose the correct definition for the word CONUNDRUMS. a. puzzles b. pictures c. answers
What is C; ANSWERS
500
Although Tom was ANXIOUS about the test, Tina was not worried at all. Choose the correct definition for the word ANXIOUS. a. forgetful b. worried c. not worried
What is C; NOT WORRIED
500
The sight of the OMINOUS clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Choose the correct definition of the word OMINOUS. a. stormy or dark b. clear c. fluffy
What is A; STORMY OR DARK
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