Nonsense words
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
100

The scientist carefully examined the florbin plant. Its leaves were dry and brittle, and the soil around it was cracked and dusty. Clearly, florbin plants need very little water and survive in extremely dry conditions.

very dry

100

The arid desert stretched for miles, with cracked ground and barely any vegetation. Water was scarce, and the scorching sun made the journey unbearable. Travelers knew that arid conditions required careful planning to survive.

Very dry 

100

The choir’s performance was melodic, each note flowing smoothly into the next. The audience could tell the music was harmonious and pleasant, and many leaned forward to listen closely.

Pleasant sounding

100

Unlike her boisterous brother, who loved loud parties and meeting new people, Anna was introverted. She preferred reading in her room or taking quiet walks in the park.

Shy or reserved

200

After the concert, Lila felt sprockish. Her heart was racing, her hands were shaking, and she couldn’t stop smiling. The feeling of sprockish came from the excitement of performing flawlessly in front of a crowd.

Happy or excited

200

Maria felt elated when she opened her acceptance letter to the music conservatory. The feeling of elation filled her chest like a warm, glowing light, making her smile uncontrollably and jump up with excitement.

Very happy

200

After a long day of hiking, Liam was famished. His stomach growled and he could hardly wait for dinner, feeling starved after all the climbing and walking.

Very hungry

200

The path through the mountains looked treacherous, with jagged rocks and steep cliffs. However, the guide assured the group it was safe, showing them that it wasn’t actually dangerous.

Dangerous

300

The parade was vextrant, with bright banners, music, and dancers everywhere. The entire town agreed the event was lively and exciting.

lively, full of energy

300

The cave walls glowed with bioluminescent fungi, tiny organisms that emitted a soft, eerie light in the darkness. This bioluminescence made the cave look magical, lighting the way for explorers without any torches.

Able to produce light

300

The chef created an exquisite dessert, decorated perfectly and bursting with flavor. Guests agreed it was elegant and exceptionally well-made.

beautiful, well-made
300

Unlike her benevolent grandmother, who always helped others and smiled kindly, Rachel often ignored her friends’ requests for assistance.

Kind, generous

400

Jorge shivered as he trudged through the plonky rain. Water soaked his clothes, his teeth chattered, and puddles formed around his feet. The plonky storm made him hurry home.

cold

400

The ancient manuscript was arcane, filled with symbols and diagrams that only a few scholars could understand. Most readers found the language mysterious and obscure.

Known or understood by very few; mysterious

400

The scientist’s meticulous notes allowed her to repeat experiments without error. Each observation was precise, careful, and exact, leaving no detail overlooked.

Extremely careful and precise

400

The lecture was incoherent, a confusing jumble of ideas with no clear structure. Unlike his previous clear and organized talks, the students struggled to follow him.

confusing, not logical

500

During the debate, Todd waved his arms, interrupted frequently, and raised his voice. He was clearly snorvish, unlike his calm and composed opponent.

Agitated, argumentative

500

The scientist studied the glacial movements in Antarctica, noting that the ice sheets moved slowly over decades. The gradual pace of the glaciers contrasted sharply with the rushing rivers nearby.

Extremely slow or icy

500

The young inventor was innovative, always thinking of new methods and creative solutions to problems that others had never considered. Her ideas were clever and original.

Creative, inventive.

500

The ancient philosopher’s ideas were immutable, unchanged over centuries and accepted as universal truths. In contrast, the young scholar’s theories were fluid, easily revised with new evidence and debate

Unchangeable, permanent