Define the Word
What does the word attentive mean?
Ex. The student was attentive in class.
paying close attention to something
What is the opposite of contain?
Ex. The net will contain the fish.
Loose
big is to small as full is to ....
empty
What does the idiom "Butterflies in my stomach" mean?
Ex. Liam had butterflies in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.
To be nervous
What is a synonym of elite?
Ex. Only the elite go to the Olympics.
Exclusive, top notch, superior
What does the word concoction mean?
The halloween concoction was not a drink I was willing to try.
a mixture of various ingredients or elements
What is the opposite of gradually.
Ex. I gradually got into the water to adjust to the temperature.
wind is to windmill as sun is to ...
solar
What does the idiom "Down for the count" mean?
Ex. No, you can’t take my dog for a walk—she’s down for the count after chasing cats all day.
Tired; giving up; unable or unwilling to participate any longer
What is a synonym for frigid?
Ex. My fingers were frigid from holding the glass.
Freezing, cold
What does the word grueling mean?
ex. The baseball team was exhausted after the grueling workout.
extremely tiring and demanding
What is the opposite of devastated?
Ex. The city was devastated by the hurricane.
create
Sweater is to yarn as snowball is to ...
snow
What does the idiom "Fish out of water" mean?
Ex. Tom felt like a fish out of water at the Star Trek convention his new girlfriend begged him to attend.
To be out of place
What is a synonym for critique?
Ex. My grandmother always critiques my table manners.
judged, studied, analyzed
What does prevalent mean?
Gossiping is prevalent during bingo at the senior center.
widespread in a particular area or at a particular time
What is the opposite of distinctive?
Ex. I can always tell when my husband is in the room as he has a distinctive voice.
Common, ordinary
mammal is to ______ as fruit is to banana
Name any mammal ex. cow, horse, dog, human
What does the idiom "Straight from the horse’s mouth" mean?
Ex. Listen to the news straight from the horse’s mouth; we’re all getting bonuses this week!
Directly from the person involved
What is a synonym for illuminate?
Ex. The flashlight will illuminate the path.
brighten, spotlight, point out
What does venture mean?
Ex. We ventured out into the woods.
a risky or daring journey or undertaking
What is the opposite of obscure?
Ex. The cat was obscured by the shadows.
clear, obvious
Allow is to permit as find is to
search
What does the idiom "Let the chips fall where they may" mean?
Ex. Look. I'm going to just try out for the cheerleading squad and let the chips fall where they may.
To let something happen, no matter if it's good or bad.
What is a synonym for equipped?
Ex. I am not equipped for a hike in the jungle.
armed, prepared, fitted, supplied