Synonyms
unhappy
What is another word that means the same (synonym)?
sad
hot
What is the opposite / antonym for this word?
cold
big : small
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
antonyms
I’m still not sure how I got a POSITION as a sailor on Christopher Columbus’s trip across the Atlantic, or who gave me the job in the first place.
What does POSITION mean?
A) swim
b) job
c) trip
job
The first voyage, or trip, to the Americas lasted less than a year.
The word voyage most likely means:
a. journey, trip
b. disappointment
c. to remain in one place
a. journey, trip.
See
Give two synonyms.
observe, view, look, watch, examine, perceive...
stop
What is the opposite / antonym for this word?
go
sick : ill
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
synonyms
Then we endured some bad storms. Fortunately, we persisted through the night.
The word persisted most likely means:
a. exit
b. go around
c. survive
c. survive
It took about three months to reach land, and by then we were tired and fatigued.
The word fatigued most likely means:
a. energized, full of energy
b. frustrated, getting mad
c. weary, tired
c. weary, tired
Talk
Give two other synonyms for this word.
explain, discuss, speak, chat, say...
right
What is the opposite / antonym for this word?
happy : sad
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
antonyms
We were imprisoned by Portuguese leaders, but they eventually freed us.
The word imprisoned most likely means:
a. let go
b. put in prison
c. questioned
b. put in prison
Once we spotted land, we remained only a short time before moving on.
The word remained most likely means:
a. kept going
b. stayed
c. found
b. stayed
beautiful
Give two synonyms for this word.
lovely, pretty, gorgeous, alluring, cute, precious, handsome, charming...
before
What is the opposite / antonym for this word?
after
easy : difficult (hard)
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
antonyms
When I got on board, I noticed that most of the sailors wore simple outfits, but the captain was often seen in ORNATE clothing.
What does ORNATE mean?
A) Plain
B) Fancy
C) Colorful
Fancy
I did not help much with the other jobs on the ship because the other sailors thought I would HINDER their efforts.
What does HINDER mean?
A) Start
B) Stop
C) Begin
Stop
Sad
Give two synonyms for this word.
unhappy, miserable, gloomy, heartbroken, somber, sorrowful...
real, true, nonfiction
What is the opposite / antonym for this word?
pretend, false, fiction
essential : important
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
synonyms
It was clear from the start that I was only a beginner, not a SEASONED sailor like the rest of the crew.
What does SEASONED mean?
A) Sauce
B) Experienced
C) Funny
experienced.
I had KNACK for cooking, so they let me put my skill to use in the kitchen.
What does KNACK mean?
A) tasty
B) being good at something
c) gross
being good at something.