POS/Synonyms and Antonyms
Viewers like us, were aghast at the plot twist when the Flash lost his speed to Iris.
What is the part of speech and a synonym/antonym for aghast?
Possible Synonyms: shocked, horrified
Possible Antonyms: delighted, overjoyed
What is this word…? Clues: It is an addition to a written document and it a noun.
According to the sentence, what does inaudible mean?
What does dis- mean in disdain?
What language did cower originate from?
Middle Low German
What is the part of speech of is apparition and what does the word mean?
Noun; a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance
Guess the word.
Clues: It’s a noun and an adjective
The definition is something that is wastefully abundant and can also be someone who is wasteful.
Prodigal
When he was afraid, the little puppy would crouch down and cower in fear. What does cower mean in this sentence?
What does the prefix in- mean in indiscriminate? What is the base word and what does the word mean with the prefix? (indiscriminate)
in- means the opposite
Indiscriminate means without restraint or control; unselective
Where did facetious originate from?
Latin and French
What part of speech is the vocab word ample and why?
Adjective, It can be used to describe something that is large, spacious or more than enough.
Have you ever stopped and wondered what types of words/phrases would appear on your epitaph one day?
What is the definition of epitaph as used in the sentence?
(n.) a brief statement written on a tomb or a gravestone
Fill in the sentence:
How close are we to the mall? I would say we’re in close _____________ to the mall
Ms. Taylor’s speeches sometimes lead to a ridiculous abundance of unethical discussions. What is the prefix in unethical? What is the base word and
ethical; un- (meaning not) ; having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription for purchase
What language did the word, plebian originate from?
Guess the word… A synonym of the word is plot, an antonym is fair play and it is a noun and a verb.
In your own words, define the word assert.
To be truthful and honest and defend what you believe is right. (Answers may vary)
Where did the word, jurisdiction, originate from?
What is a synonym and an antonym for pulverize?
Synonym - Unstable, Erratic
Antonym - Stable, Steady, static, inert, dominant
In your own words, define the word volatile.
Unpredictable changes, violent and abrupt (something similar to this)
What does ible- mean in the word plausible? What is the base word and what does the word with the prefix mean?
ible-to be able to do something
Plausible: appearing to be true, reasonable or fair
What language(s) did the word, aghast, originate from?