Antonyms
What is an antonym for gigantic?
Small
Tiny
What is a synonym for difficult?
Hard
Challenging
Apple/Orange
Same: fruits
Different: color
A, G, M, 5
5 - not a letter
Explain the two meanings for this sentence:
"The cold kept him from going to the party"
1. cold weather
2. sickness
What is an antonym for early?
Late
Tardy
What is a synonym for ill?
Sick
Unwell
Cow/Horse
Same: farm animals
Different: what they do, sounds, etc.
cow, chair, horse, pig
Chair - not an animal
Explain the 2 meanings for this sentence:
"It's too bad the glasses are broken"
1. glasses you wear (eyewear)
2. drinking containers
What is an antonym for thick?
Thin
Skinny
Slim
Narrow
What is a synonym for simple?
Straightforward
Effortless
Pen/Pencil
Same: writing
Different: permanence, ink/lead/graphite
pencil, paper, clock, scissors
clock - not a school supply
Explain the 2 meanings of this sentence:
"One coat is not enough," the wife said to her husband
1. layer of paint
2. outerwear
What is an antonym for give?
Take
Receive
What is a synonym for whimper?
Cry
Whine
Sniffle
Mountain/Ocean
Same: nature/outdoors
Different: height, liquid/solid, etc
Flashlight, Campfire, candle
Flashlight - not on fire
Explain the 2 meanings of this sentence:
"He was happy to see the fan"
1. cooling equipment (fan that cools you)
2. admirer (maybe he is famous)
What is an antonym for shallow?
Deep
Substantial
What is a synonym for plunge?
Dive
Jump
Book/Magazine
Same: reading
Different: size, material, frequency
Cereal, French fries, eggs
French fries - not a breakfast food
Explain the 2 meanings of this sentence:
"The coach waited for the player to cool off before sending him back in the game"
1. The player was physically hot (temperature)
2. The player was angry and needed to calm down