Synonyms
Which word means excited and ready to do something?
Eager
What is the opposite of active?
Inactive
The teacher decided to ______ a new rule about homework.
Impose
The gymnast moved with grace as she performed her routine. What does grace mean here?
Smoothness and beauty
Sentence Challenge: Use active in a sentence that clearly shows what the word means.
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Which word means to go to or be present at an event?
Attend
What is the opposite of uninterested?
Eager
The detective wanted to ______ the truth about what happened.
Expose
Liam signed a contract agreeing to work at the company for two years. What does contract mean here?
Legal agreement
Which word could mean both to become smaller and a legal agreement?
Contract
Which word means to surprise someone greatly?
What is the opposite of being positive?
Pessimist
The magician's amazing trick will ______ the audience.
Astound
The balloon began to contract as the air inside cooled. What does contract mean here?
Become smaller
If someone is not bragging about their accomplishments, they are being ______.
Modest
Which word means to value something or someone deeply?
Cherish
What is the opposite of boastful?
Modest
The two roads run side by side without crossing. They are ______.
Parallel
Mia was modest about winning the competition and did not brag about her success. What does modest mean?
Not bragging about yourself
Sarah is always expecting the worst and thinks something will go wrong. Is Sarah an optimist or pessimist? Explain.
Pessimist
Which word means to say something aloud from memory?
Recite
What is the opposite of crossing?
Parallel
The loud noise seemed to ______ the frightened puppy. It could not move.
Paralyze
Marcus didn't know the answer, so he paused before he responded to the teacher. What does respond mean?
Answer or react
Choose two Wordly Wise words that could describe a talented performer. Explain how each word fits.
Possible answers: grace, active, eager, recite, respond, astound