Synonym Clues
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PSSA Challenge
100

Which word means very old:

The ancient castle had stood on the hill for hundreds of years.

ancient

100

What does the word fragile mean in this sentence:

The sign said "fragile," so we carried the box carefully.

Fragile means easily broken.

100

Which word means difficult in this sentence:

Although the puzzle looked easy, it was actually challenging.

challenging

100

After the long race, the runner collapsed on the bench.

How did the runner feel after the race?

Exhausted or tired

100

Which word best replaces important in this sentence?

Bees play an important role in the environment.

helpful, silly, or tiny

helpful

200

Which word means lucky in this sentence:

She felt fortunate to find her lost wallet.

fortunate

200

What does the word energetic mean in this sentence:

The energetic puppy ran, jumped, and barked all day.

Energetic means full of energy.

200

Which word means shy in this sentence:

Unlike his loud brother, the timid boy spoke quietly.

timid

200

She hesitated before answering the question.

What does the word hesitated mean in this sentence?

She paused before answering the question.

200

Which word best replaces said?

She said the answer quietly.

shouted, whispered, or laughed

whispered

300

Which word means correct in this sentence:

His answer was accurate, so he earned full credit.

accurate

300

What does the word generous mean in this sentence:

The generous neighbor donated food and clothes.


Generous means giving or kind.

300

Which word means limited in this sentence:

Water was scarce during the drought.

scarce

300

He was cautious as he crossed the icy sidewalk.

What does cautious mean in this sentence?

He was careful as he crossed the icy sidewalk.
300

Which word replaces big in this sentence?

The big storm caused damage.

tiny, enormous, or quick

enormous

400

Which word means help in this sentence:

The teacher will assist students during the activity.

assist

400

What does the word relieved mean in this sentence:

She felt relieved after finishing the test.

Relieved means feeling less worried.

400

Which word means hopeful in this sentence:

Even though the team lost, the coach stayed optimistic.

optimistic

400

He sighed loudly after the computer froze again.

How is he feeling about the computer?

He is frustrated, annoyed, or upset.

400

Which word best replaces happy in this sentence?

He felt happy after winning the game.

angry, joyful, or tired

joyful

500

Which word means important in this sentence:

Winning the championship was a significant achievement for the team.

significant

500

What does the word resourceful mean in this sentence:

When the power went out, the resourceful camper used a flashlight to cook dinner.

Resourceful means able to find clever solutions.

500

Which word means unwilling in this sentence:

Although she usually volunteered, she was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

reluctant

500

His mouth dropped open and his eyes widened when he saw his name announced as the winner.

How is he feeling?

He is feeling astonished or surprised.

500

Which word best replaces very tired in this sentence?

After practicing for three hours straight, the players were very tired.

energetic, exhausted, or excited

exhausted

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