Synonyms
My little brother annoys me with all his constant questions. What’s another word for “annoy”?
What is: “ irritate”, “bother” “anger”, “upset”
My street is so narrow, it’s hard to park cars on it. I wish it were _____. What’s the opposite (antonym) of “narrow”?
What is “wide”?
You really “hit the nail on the head” with your answer to that question. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
What is: to be exactly right, to have the correct answer
Dr. Thomas fixed the cavity in Brad’s tooth. What job does Dr. Thomas have?
What is: Dr. Thomas is a dentist.
Denise tried to make sense of the road map. How is Denise feeling?
What is: Denise could be feeling irritated, frustrated, upset because she can’t figure out the map.
Another name for “lost and found” could be “hide and ______” . Hint: this synonym means to look for something
What is “seek”?
Arizona has great guacamole dip but it’s too far away. Is there anyplace ______ to get some? What is the opposite of “far”?
What is “near”?
Mrs. Baker can’t stand her new next-door neighbor. They really “got off on the wrong foot”. Does Mrs. Baker like her new neighbor?
What is: no- to “get off on the wrong foot” means to have a misunderstanding that leaves a bad impression when first meeting.
BONUS (200PTS) - "can't stand" is an idiom
What does "can't stand" mean?
Sarah took the stage and moved her body to the music. What job does Sarah have?
What is: Sarah is a dancer
Dan hung his head when the teacher caught him copying answers. How is Dan feeling?
What is: Dan might be feeling ashamed or embarrassed that he was cheating.
My brother embraced the idea of playing drums in a band. He bangs on the drums constantly. What is a synonym for “embraced” in this sentence?
What is “to accept an idea” or think something is the right way to act?
Embrace is a multiple meaning word.
Bonus (300pts): what would be another synonym for “embrace”?
I’m lost. I thought I had to go north on I-5 to get to Portland but I needed to go _______. What is the opposite (antonym) of “north”?
What is “south”?
I have to give a speech today. I have “butterflies in my stomach”. What does this mean?
What is: to be really nervous about doing something
After unloading the lumber, David used his tools to build the house. What job does David have?
What is: David is a carpenter (contractor)
Hank heard his brother playing his new video game without Hank’s permission. How is Hank feeling?
What is: Hank is probably feeling angry, upset, or frustrated that his brother is playing Hank’s video game without his permission.
Listen to the birds chirping outside. What’s a synonym for “listen”?
What is: “hear”?
Do you think Lisa will accept the new job? Or will she “____” it? What is the opposite (antonym) of “accept”?
What is “reject”? (“decline” is another antonym)
That new clerk is still really “wet behind the ears”. He doesn’t know where anything is located in the store. What does “wet behind the ears” mean?
What is: to be new or inexperienced
Mr. Johnson keeps our plants and flowers looking beautiful. What job does Mr. Johnson have?
What is: Mr. Johnson is a gardener (landscaper)
Ava stood in front of the audience and couldn’t remember her lines. How is Ava feeling?
What is: Ava is feeling upset, sad, anxious that she can’t remember her lines.
That moldy cheese has a bad odor. What’s a synonym for “odor”?
What is “smell”?
We have to whisper when we walk by the nursery. The baby will wake up if you “_____”. What is the opposite (antonym) of “whisper”?
What is “yell”, “shout”?
My sister is retiring this year. I am “green with envy”. What does this mean?
What is: to be jealous
Tina took her customers’ food and drinks to their table. What job does Tina have?
What is: Tina is a waitress (food server, waitstaff, etc.)
Nadine hopes her friend feels better soon. How is Nadine feeling?
What is : Nadine is feeling empathy for her friend because she knows how bad it feels to be sick.