Antonyms
What is an antonym for abandon?
Stay; stick by
What is a synonym for eerie?
Scary; mysterious; strange; supernatural
Give 2 definitions for the word: crane
1. a bird
2. a piece of equipment
Anticipate:
The students started packing up their books early because they anticipated the bell would ring any second.
What does anticipate mean?
A. To wait for something to end.
B. To agree with an idea.
C. To expect or predict that something will happen.
D. To refuse to do a required task.
Maya stood at the edge of the abandoned lot, gripping a faded photograph of her grandfather. The picture showed him standing right where she was, pointing enthusiastically at a specific brick in the old factory wall. The factory had been closed for thirty years. As Maya ran her fingers over the rough, cold brick, she noticed a faint, almost invisible etching—a small star with three dots inside. She remembered a bedtime story her grandfather used to tell her about a "secret map" hidden near the "biggest star in the night sky." She took a deep breath, looked around to ensure she was alone, and began to scrape away at the mortar around the star.
Inference Question 1: What is Maya most likely trying to find?
Inference Question 2: Where did she find it?
1. The secret map her grandfather told her about.
2. She used the picture of her grandfather pointing to the brick and realized the brick was hiding the map.
What is an antonym of massive?
Tiny; small; little
What is a synonym of disguise?
Incognito; impersonate; camouflaged; under cover
Give 2 definitions for the word: charge
1. to quickly move toward something/someone (like a bull charges)
2. to give a device power (cell phone, laptop)
3. when a payment is expected (charge a credit card)
A
Plausible
Sarah gave a plausible excuse for her missing homework, claiming her dog had chewed up the corner of her binder.
What does the word plausible mean?
A. Unlikely to occur; rare.
B. Seemingly reasonable, true, or probable.
C. Completely impossible to understand.
D. Causing confusion or disagreement.
Liam entered the cafeteria, his tray wobbling slightly. Usually, he sat with the basketball team, but today, their table was full. He scanned the room and saw an empty chair at the corner table where Elara sat alone, always reading a thick, paperback novel. Liam hesitated, but with nowhere else to go, he walked over. As he sat down, Elara didn't look up, her brow furrowed in concentration. The only sound was the repetitive, soft 'tap-tap-tap' of her thumbnail hitting the corner of the book. Liam cleared his throat to say hi, but she flinched and quickly covered the page with her forearm, her eyes finally darting up, wide and slightly irritated.
Inference Question 1: What does Elara's reaction suggest about how she feels about Liam sitting down?
Inference Question 2: Why is Elara most likely covering the page of her book?
1. That she didn't realize he was sitting down next to her. She seemed startled and then annoyed..
2. She didn't want him to see what she was reading.
What is an antonym of vibrant?
Dull; not bright; spiritless
What is a synonym for abandon?
Leave; strand; desert
Give 2 definitions for the word: patient
1. to wait patiently - calm and collected
2. when you go to the doctor, you are the patient
Vulnerable
The tiny, newborn birds were completely vulnerable to predators until they learned how to fly.
What does the word vulnerable mean?
A. Difficult to persuade or convince.
B. Open to attack or damage; easily harmed.
C. Highly resistant to physical force.
D. Able to adapt quickly to new surroundings.
Coach Miller stood outside the locker room, his arms crossed. The team had just lost the championship game by two points. He didn't yell when the players shuffled out, heads down, their jerseys stained with grass and sweat. Instead, he pulled a crumpled, sweat-soaked map out of his pocket—the exact game plan they had practiced all week. He silently pointed to a section marked "Final Play." It was circled in red pen, with an angry slash drawn through the middle. Then, without saying a word, he tore the map in half and tossed the pieces into a nearby bin. He turned and walked away, his shoulders slumped.
Inference Question 1: What is the coach implying about the team's performance, even though he didn't raise his voice?
Inference Question 2: What mistake can you infer the team made during the last moments of the game?
1. That he was disappointed and angry. We know this because he tore up their game plan and walked away without talking to them.
2. They didn't do the final play correctly which lost them the game. I can guess this because the coach showed them the play with it crossed out before he tore up the paper with the game play on it.
What is an antonym of rural?
Urban; city; town
What is a synonym of eavesdrop?
Listen to; spy; intrude; monitor
Give 2 definitions for the word: strike
1. a term in bowling for hitting all of the pins
2. to light a match
3. a protest for a cause
Acknowledge
After the concert, the guitarist stopped to acknowledge the applause from the audience by bowing deeply.
What does the word acknowledge mean?
A. To ignore or overlook purposefully.
B. To complain about a situation.
C. To recognize the existence, truth, or fact of something.
D. To promise to change one's behavior.
Anya woke suddenly, sitting bolt upright in bed. Her digital clock read 3:17 AM. The air in her room was heavy and silent, but she knew what had woken her. It was a shink-shink sound, like metal dragging over concrete, followed by a heavy, uneven thud. It had come from downstairs. Her parents were out of town. She slowly slipped out of bed, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm against her ribs. She picked up a heavy flashlight, quietly opened her bedroom door, and froze. The smell of baking flour and yeast was now faintly drifting up the stairs.
Inference Question 1: Initially, what emotion was Anya most likely feeling when she heard the sounds?
Inference Question 2: What is the most likely explanation for the sounds and the smell of baking?
1. Fear because her parents were out of town and she heard noises downstairs.
2. It is likely one of her parents came home early and is baking (the metallic shink-shink could be a mixer or baking tray, and the thud could be a door or heavy ingredient).
What is an antonym of consequence?
Cause
What is a synonym of restrain?
Prevent; stop; hold back
Give 2 definitions for the word: tackle
1. to hit someone in a sport (usually football)
2. used for fishing
3. to work for something
Emerging
The new band is rapidly emerging as a major talent in the music scene after their latest viral video.
What does the word emerging mean?
A. Declining in popularity or importance.
B. Coming into view or existence; becoming known.
C. Staying hidden from public notice.
D. Struggling to complete a difficult task.
When Mateo finally got home, his mother was waiting at the kitchen table, a half-eaten bowl of soup growing cold in front of her. His backpack was missing. "Where is it, Mateo?" she asked, her voice quiet but firm. Mateo knew better than to lie. He swallowed hard. "I think... I think I left it in the band room." His mother closed her eyes for a long moment, pressing her fingertips to her temples. "The band room is locked at 4:30. It's 6:00 now. Your final history essay is in that bag, and it's due first period tomorrow." She sighed and picked up the car keys. "Go get your shoes."
Inference Question 1: What is the mother's main reason for being upset with Mateo?
Inference Question 2: What can you infer will happen next?
1. She is upset because his final history essay, which is due the next day, is locked inside the school's band room, creating a serious problem.
2. They are going to drive back to the school immediately to try and retrieve the backpack/essay.