Synonyms
The gigantic elephant walked through the jungle. Gigantic means...
Huge
The water was shallow, it only went up to my ankles. What does shallow mean?
Not deep
A botanist, or a scientist who studies plants, discovered a new species. What is a botanist?
A scientist who studies plants
Lisa enjoys athletics, such as soccer, basketball, and swimming. What does athletics mean?
Sports or physical activities
The little girl was famished after not eating all day. She quickly ate two full plates of food. What does famished mean?
Very hungry
The frigid air made me shiver. Frigid means...
Cold
Unlike the energetic puppy, the cat was lethargic and slept all day. What does lethargic mean?
Slow, lacking energy
The nocturnal owl hunts at night while most birds are asleep. What does nocturnal mean?
Active at night
The supermarket sells many types of produce, like apples, bananas, and carrots. What does produce mean?
Fruits and vegetables
After staying up all night studying, Marco was exhausted in the morning and could barely keep his eyes open. What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
She is an amiable person, always friendly and kind. What does amiable mean?
Friendly, kind
Instead of a hostile greeting, the new student received a warm welcome. What does hostile mean?
Unfriendly, aggressive
The artist’s sculpture was intricate, with many small details and patterns. What does intricate mean?
Detailed, complex
In history class, we learned about different monarchs, such as Queen Elizabeth and King Louis XIV. What does monarch mean?
A king or queen
The firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the flames before the fire spread. What does extinguished mean?
Put out the fire
The mountain was lofty, towering over the valley below. What does lofty mean?
Tall, high up
Even though the directions were complicated, she found them easy to follow. What does complicated mean?
Difficult, complex
The astronaut’s journey was perilous, full of dangers and risks. What does perilous mean?
Dangerous
Jim collected many trinkets, like small figurines, keychains, and tiny souvenirs from different places. What does trinkets mean?
Small decorative objects or souvenirs
After losing her favorite toy, the little girl sobbed and wiped away tears. What does sobbed mean?
Cried hard
The dog was obedient, following every command his owner gave him. What does obedient mean?
Follows directions, listens well
The restaurant’s food is usually mediocre, but today it was excellent! What does mediocre mean?
Average, not great or terrible
The scientist conducted an experiment, a test used to discover new information. What is an experiment?
The teacher gave us a list of ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, and butter. What are ingredients?
Items used to make food or a recipe
The desert is an arid place where very little rain falls. What does arid mean?
Dry, lacking water