Synonyms & Antonyms
2 Answers: What is a synonym and an antonym?
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. An antonym is a word that is an opposite.
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Who started the idea of leap year? Explain who they were.
Julius Caesar, a famous Roman emperor.
How often do leap years occur?
Every four years.
What does the word orbit mean?
to go around
If your birthday is on Leap Day, what two dates must you choose between to celebrate your birthday on non-leap years?
You must choose between February 28th or March 1st.
What is a synonym for choose?
Select, pick, opt for*
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Who created the Gregorian calendar?
Pope Gregory XIII
How many days does a regular year have?
365 days
What does the word emperor mean?
Ruler or leader
If you get married in Greece during a Leap Year, it is believed that you will have this.
Bad Luck
What is a synonym for custom?
tradition, way, ritual, practice*
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Which calendar do we still use today?
Gregorian calendar
How many years does a leap year have?
366 days
What does the word accurate mean?
Something that is exact and true.
Free from error.
A researched fact.
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In Great Britain and Ireland, what do some people believe that Leap Year is a time for?
In Great Britain and Ireland, some people believe that Leap Year is a time where women can ask men to marry them instead of the traditional way of men asking women.
What is a synonym and an antonym for always?
Synonym: every time, consistently, constantly*
Antonym: never*
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In 45 B.C., the Julian calendar was introduced. What problem did this fix?
It fixed the problem of the calendar being out of sync with the seasons.
How many days does it take for the sun to orbit the earth?
365 1/4 days
What does the word origins mean?
The point or place where something starts from
The source
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Leap Year is always what in the United States?
Leap Year is always a presidential election year.
What is a synonym and an antonym for usual?
Synonym: typical, normal, regular, standard*
Antonym: unusual, strange, odd*
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What does the Gregorian calendar include that the Julian calendar does not?
The Gregorian calendar has a few exceptions to keep the calendar in sync with the Earth's orbit.
Mathematically, how can you determine if a year is a leap year?
Divide the year by four, if it is divided evenly, then it is a leap year!
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What does the word superstition mean?
a belief or practice due to a fear of the unknown
Explain the historical reason why Leap Day was special to women.
During the time, women had fewer rights and Leap Day allowed them to break the norms by asking men to marry them.