Synonyms
Happy
glad / joyful / cheerful
Noisy
quiet / silent
"Raining cats and dogs"
Raining very hard.
The dog barked.
Ex: The big brown dog barked loudly at the mailman outside the house.
The neighbors were very generous, bringing food and blankets to the family in need. What does “generous” mean?
giving / kind / willing to share/help
Smart
intelligent / clever / bright
Victory
defeat / loss / failure
“Piece of cake”
Something very easy
She played soccer.
Ex: She played soccer with her friends at the park on Saturday morning.
The thunderstorm was intense, with loud booms and flashes of light filling the sky. What does “intense” mean?
very strong / powerful
Massive
huge / enormous / gigantic
Dull
bright / sharp / exciting
"Butterflies in her stomach"
Feeling nervous
The boy ate dinner.
The boy ate spaghetti and salad with his family at the kitchen table last night.
After soccer practice, Mia was famished and asked for a big snack. What does “famished” mean?
very hungry
peculiar
strange / unusual / odd
Fragile
tough / strong / sturdy
"Costs an arm and a leg”
Very expensive
They went to the park.
They went to the park after school to play basketball and ride their bikes.
The student gave a thorough answer, including every detail the teacher asked for. What does “thorough” mean?
complete / detailed / careful / well thought out
Optimistic
hopeful / positive / confident
Timid
brave / bold / confident
"On cloud nine"
extremely happy
The children built something.
The children built a tall sandcastle with towers and a moat while at the beach in the summer.
Liam felt reluctant to speak in front of the class; he kept looking at the floor. What does “reluctant” mean?
nervous / hesitant