Definitions
What does the word contradicted mean?
"The witness contradicted what he had said earlier, and the lawyer pointed it out."
To contradict is to go against or say the opposite of what someone else is doing or saying.
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What does the word obstacle mean?
"The fallen tree created an obstacle in the road, and cars could not get through."
An obstacle stands in the way or blocks progress.
The sentence must fit the definition. If something is in chaos, there is disorder and confusion.
Which is a synonym for the word threatened?
a) intimidate
b) safe
c) protected
a) intimidate
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Which is an antonym for the word guilty?
a) innocent
b) wrong
c) responsible
a) innocent
What does the word cultivate mean?
"It takes time and work to cultivate a beautiful garden."
To cultivate is to improve, develop, or make something better.
What does the word gratitude mean?
"Lena and I gave flowers to our aunt to show our gratitude for her help."
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness.
Create a sentence with the word commenced.
The sentence must fit the definition: If something has commenced, it has started or begun.
Which is a synonym for the word magnificent?
a) uninspiring
b) wonderful
c) modest
b) wonderful
Which is an antonym for the word impatient?
a) restless
b) calm
c) anxious
b) calm
What does the word decipher mean?
"The archeologists had to decipher the code in the rock drawings in order to understand what they meant."
Decipher means "to figure out something that is difficult to understand."
What does the word thrive mean?
"Some plants manage to grow and thrive even in snow."
If crops thrive, they are successful and strong.
Create a sentence with the word mended.
The sentence must fit the definition: If something was mended, it got better or was fixed.
Which is a synonym for the word flourish?
a) wither
b) thrive
c) shrivel
b) thrive
Which is an antonym for the word agile?
a) nimble
b) quick
c) rigid
c) rigid
What does the word entitled mean?
"The library card entitled Matt to check out a book."
If you are entitled, you qualify or have a right to do something.
What is the definition of the word ripened?
"After the tomatoes ripened, the farmers picked them from the vines."
To have ripened is to have become ripe, or ready for eating.
The sentence must fit the definition: Someone or something who migrated moved to another place to live.
Which is a synonym for the word considerate?
a) thoughtful
b) inconsiderate
c) careless
a) thoughtful
Which is an antonym for the word sparse?
a) bountiful
b) scarce
c) meager
a) bountiful
What does the word nuisance mean?
"The loud noise is a nuisance to Salina."
A nuisance is something that is annoying.
What is the definition for the word veil?
"A veil of fog hid the bridge from us."
A veil is a thin layer of mist that makes it difficult to see clearly.
Create a sentence for the word remnants.
The sentence must fit the definition: Remnants are small pieces or parts of something that are left over.
Which is a synonym for the word sullen?
a) cheerful
b) genial
c) somber
c) somber
Which is an antonym for the word inquisitive?
a) interested
b) curious
c) indifferent
c) indifferent