Synonyms
This word means warn gently or give a mild correction.
admonish
Which word is the opposite of calm or gentle anger?
wrath
A student who is completely without thought is ___ of it.
devoid
Which word does NOT belong: wrath, anger, benefactor?
benefactor (the only one that is not a type of strong emotion or does not have a negative connotation)
This word means shocked or amazed.
aghast
Which word is the opposite of aware or intentional?
unwitting
If a storm begins to weaken and die down, it starts to ___.
subside
Which word does NOT belong: muse, think, plague?
plague (the only one not related to thinking)
This word means a helpful donor.
benefactor
Which word is the opposite of strengthen or grow stronger?
subside
Someone who acts sneaky or dishonest is being ___.
devious
Which word does NOT belong: admonish, warn, annihilate?
annihilate (the only one that means destroy, not warn)
This word means think deeply.
muse
DAILY DOUBLE: Which word is the opposite of honest or straightforward?
devious
A person who is the first to explore a new idea or place is a ___.
pioneer
Which word does NOT belong: devious, sneaky, pioneer?
pioneer (the only one not describing dishonest behavior)
This word means give as an honor or award.
bestow
Which word is the opposite of full of something?
Devoid
If someone causes widespread trouble across a community, they are creating a ___.
plague
Which word does NOT belong: annihilate, plague, wrath, admonish, benefactor?
benefactor — it is the only word with a positive meaning; the others all describe harm, destruction, or negative situations.