Synonyms
What is a synonym for peculiar?
Strange, weird, odd, unusual, etc.
What is an antonym for lethargic?
Energetic, active
What does obsolete mean?
no longer used or useful; outdated
Fill in the blank: “After running around outside all afternoon, Marcus felt ___ and barely wanted to move.”
Lethargic
Your old tablet starts working worse and worse every month. Which vocab word describes what the tablet is doing?
Deteriorating (or deteriorate)!
What is a synonym for relinquish (can be a phrase)?
Give up, surrender, release
What is an antonym for inevitable?
Avoidable, preventable
What does meticulous mean?
extremely careful and attentive to details
Fill in the blank: “The roller coaster looked so tall and frightening that it seemed ___ to Noah.”
formidable
Your teacher says you have to give up your phone until the end of class. Which vocab word means to give something up?
Relinquish!
What is a synonym for formidable?
Intimidating, powerful
What is an antonym for deteriorate?
Repair, improve
What is a hypothesis?
an explanation/prediction that can be tested
Fill in the blank: “Mia was ___ when she discovered that someone had blamed her for something she didn't do.”
indignant
Your friend organizes his Pokémon cards perfectly by type, number, and rarity and notices immediately if one is out of place. Which word describes him?
Meticulous!
What is a synonym for indignant?
Angry, offended, outraged, annoyed
What is an antonym for obsolete?
Modern, current, up-to-date
What does inevitable mean?
certain to happen; unavoidable
Fill in the blank: “The scientist formed a ___ about what would happen before beginning the experiment.”
hypothesis
You know that no matter what you do, the sun is eventually going to set tonight. Which vocab word describes the sunset happening?
Inevitable!
What is a synonym for meticulous?
Careful, thorough, precise
What is an antonym for relinquish?
Keep, hold, retain
What does formidable mean?
causing fear/respect because something seems powerful or difficult
Fill in the blank: “The strange footprints and ___ noises coming from the attic made us wonder what was up there.”
peculiar
Someone accuses you of cheating when you absolutely did not, and you become angry because the accusation is unfair. Which vocab word describes how you feel?
Indignant!