Antonyms
My backpack ripped on my way to school, so my mom tried to salvage it.
What is a an antonym for salvage?
A. Restore
B.Save
C.Destroy
D. Hide
C. Destroy
My teacher was very nice and seldom got mad at the class.
What is a synonym for seldom?
A. Always
B. Rarely
C. Never
D. Regularly
B. Rarely
I am so glad that my Gameboy was portable. I don't know what I would have done if I wasn't able to bring it.
Which is the best definition for portable in the sentence?
A. Versatile
B. Lightweight
C. Adjustable
D. Heavy
B.Lightweight
Route:
1. A traveled way 2. A means of access 3. An established or selected course of action
After much deliberation, we decided to go the easy route and elect a team leader.
Which meaning best matches the way the word route is used in the sentence above?
Meaning 3
We hiked slowly up Mount Everest with great attentiveness. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. I know we were risking our lives, but it was my life goal to make it to the top.
Which word is a synonym of attentiveness?
Alert
On Saturday, I went to the movies with my friend Abi. A tall man sat in front of me and hindered my view.
What is an antonym for hinder?
A. Help
B. Block
C. Show
D. Interfere
A. Help
In art class my teacher said that I created a very realistic drawing of the Eiffel Tower.
What is a synonym for realistic?
A. Fake
B. Good
C. Real
D. Decent
C. Real
My mom wouldn't sign my permission slip and I knew I couldn't sign it for her because I was a minor.
Which is the best definition for minor in the sentence?
A. Big
B. Small
C. Petite
D. Child
D. Child
Gorge:
1. The entrance into an outwork of a fort. 2. A narrow passage through land. 3. A hawks stomach 4. The line on the front of a coat or jacket
It was decided that we would walk through the gorge instead of climbing the canyon
Meaning 2
My parents have very lofty expectations for me. They want me to go to college, graduate among the top 5%, and become the most successful lawyer in the city.
Which word is an antonym of lofty?
Low
The Class was very rowdy when they came in to the class. The teacher has a hard time getting them to liste.
WHat is antonym for rowdy?
A. Loud
B.Calm
C. Rambunctious
D. Scream
B. Calm
Over the weekends I did volunteer work. Even though I wasn't compensated for all the work I did, I enjoyed helping others.
What is a synonym for compensate?
A.Acknowledge
B. Pay
C. Penalize
D. Help
B. Pay
I was an experienced climber. When I decided to climb Mount Everest, I never thought I would be one of the lucky ones to reach the summit.
Which is the best definition for summit in the sentence?
A. Versatile
B. Bottom
C. Peak
D. Meeting
C. Peak
Solo:
1. A musical composition for a single voice or instrument without accompaniment 2. Something done alone 3. Any of several card games in which a player elects to play without a partner against the other players
I was very nervous. This would be my first solo surgical operation. I hope I don't make any mistakes
Meaning 2
The Civil War for years. Each side had such radically different ideas. when fighting finally came to an end, the surviving soldiers were exhausted and embittered.
WHat does embittered mean?
Angry
I wasn't able to turn in my homework on Tuesday because my dog ate it. My teacher didn't believe me and thought I was being facetious.
What is an antonym for facetious?
A. Serious
B. Sarcastic
C. Happy
D. Clever
A. Serious
When the iPhone came out it made previous cell phones obsolete because everyone wanted and iPhone instead.
What is a synonym for obsolete?
A.New
B. Current
C. Modern
D. Antiquated
D. Antiquated
After a long day working outside, I decided to retire early for the night.
WHich is the best definition for retire in the sentence?
A. Retreat
B. Resign
C. Remain
D. Abandon
A.Retreat
Soar:
1. To fly aloft or about. 2. To rise or increase dramatically. 3. To ascend to higher or more exalted level.
I couldn't believe it! When I went to the store yesterday, the strawberries were $2.00 . Now the prices soared to $2.95
Meaning 2
After I made an F on my math final, my mom made me rescind my acceptance to volleyball camp that weekend.
What does the word rescind mean?
Take back
My goal is to be a professional volleyball player. It was going to be difficult though because the competition was teeming with a lot of excellent players.
What is an antonym for teeming
A. Bright
B. Overflowing
C. Packed
D.Lacking
D. Lacking
Hercules is always seen as the protagonist in Mythological texts because he saved many people from dangerous monsters.
What is a synonym for protagonist?
A. Antagonist
B.Villain
C.Hero
D.Person
C. Hero
After a long discussion with my professor, I was able to illuminate why I was the best choice the assistant position.
Which is the best definition for illuminate in the sentence?
A.Shine
B. Enlighten
C. Light up
D. Darken
B. Enlighten
Conclude:
1. To bring to an end. 2. To decide. 3. To complete
That was the longest meeting I had ever been in! I was so glad when it concluded.
Meaning 1
In school I was always friend with Sally. In the 5th grade we had a huge fight and never talk anymore. now she always instigates fights with me and then acts like none of it was her fault.
What is a synonym of instigate?
Start, provoke