SYNONYM SQUAD
A synonym for courage or bravery.
What is valor (or fortitude)?
The antonym of innocent.
The Latin root mal- in words like malnourished means this.
What is bad (or evil or ill)?
Based on context, if a rumor is spurious, it is not real but this.
What is doubtful, false (or fake)?
Choose between affect or effect to correctly complete: "The weather will ___ your plans."
A synonym for unwilling or hesitant.
What is reluctant (or averse)?
The antonym of vague.
What is explicit or precise
The Greek root chronos is the basis for words related to this concept.
What is time?
Based on context, if a judge shows impartiality, they are without this.
What is bias?
Choose between allusion or illusion for "a passing reference."
What is "allusion"?
A word meaning to predict or foretell an event.
What is prophesy (or prognosticate)?
The opposite of transient, meaning something that lasts a long time.
What is permanent?
The Latin root -cred- in words like credulous or incredible means this.
What is believe?
Based on context, if a landscape is barren, it is infertile and lacking this.
What is vegetation (or life)?
Choose between lose or loose for "don't _____ your money for the field trip".
What is "lose"?
A word meaning secret or sly, often used to describe a glance or action.
What is furtive?
The antonym of benevolent.
What is malevolent?
The Greek root logos or -logy signifies this.
What is word (or study)?
If a statement is ambiguous, it can be interpreted in more than one of these.
What is meaning (or interpretation)?
Choose between complement or compliment for "to praise or express admiration."
What is "compliment"?
A synonym for abundance or surplus, often used in economic terms.
What is profusion (or plethora)?
The opposite of dearth, meaning a lack or scarcity.
What is abundance or plenty?
The Latin prefix inter- as in intercede or interstate means this.
What is between (or among)?
Based on context, a person with an amiable disposition is easy to get along with and this.
What is friendly?
Choose between accept or except for "Everyone ________ Daniel went to the movies".