Synonyms
What is a synonym for the word... ascend?
possible answers: "climb" "elevate"
What is the antonym for... ferocious?
possible answers: "gentle" "calm" "sympathetic"
Define the word novice.
A person who is new to something, aka, a beginner.
Make a sentence using the word... arid.
E.g. The desert is very arid. You can hardly find water there.
Maria is 34 years old, and she is from Mexico. She is tall with long, black hair. She speaks Spanish and a little bit of English. She has a son named Luis. Luis is tall like Maria and he has short black hair. Luis is 14 years old, and he attends the local high school. Maria and Luis live in California. They immigrated to the U.S. 5 years ago.
Maria attends the local community college for English classes. Maria’s English teacher is Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark is short with light brown hair. He is very kind, patient, and funny. He likes teaching English. There are 25 students in Maria’s class. There are students from Mexico, Brazil, Ukraine, Germany, China, and South Korea. Maria’s English classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 11 am. Maria thinks that learning English is difficult, but she is learning quickly. She attends class and studies every day. She likes her teacher and her classmates.
Where is Maria from?
She is from Mexico.
What is a synonym for the word... amplify?
possible answers: "deepen" "louder" "magnify" "augment"
What is the antonym for... harass?
possible answers: "comfort" "assist"
Define the word nonchalant.
Coolly unconcerned, indifferent, unaffected.
Make a sentence using the word... accolade.
E.g. The student received many accolades at her graduation ceremony. She was an honors student.
Are there any students from Japan in Maria's class?
No.
What is a synonym for the word... brittle?
possible answers: "breakable" "crisp" "weak" "fragile"
What is the antonym for... hideous?
possible answers: "attractive" "alluring", etc.
Define the word obstruct.
To block or close up with an obstacle.
Make a sentence using the word... incompatible.
E.g. The two were incompatible since they did not have much in common and fought often.
Who is Mr. Clark? Describe Mr. Clark.
He is Maria's English teacher.
He is short with light brown hair.
What is a synonym for the word... cease?
possible answers: "terminate" "stop" "halt" "desist"
What is the antonym for... impair?
possible answers: "restore" "revive"
Define the word placid.
Pleasantly calm or peaceful.
Make a sentence using the word... hinder.
E.g. Being sick hindered my ability to perform optimally at my job.
Why is Maria learning English so quickly?
Because she attends class and studies every day.
What is a synonym for the word... epitome?
possible answers:
precise" "example"
What is the antonym for... modest?
possible answers: "loud" "extroverted" "arrogant" "pompous"
Define the word reluctant.
Unwilling to do something or hesitant.
Make a sentence using the word... encapsulate.
E.g. The theme of my surprise party encapsulated all my favorite things; like the color pink and diamonds.
Describe Maria and Luis. Who is Luis?
Maria: She is tall with long, black hair. She speaks Spanish and a little bit of English.
Luis: Is Maria's son. Luis is tall like Maria and he has short black hair. Luis is 14 years old, and he attends the local high school. Maria and Luis live in California.