Antonyms
Today she was fretting even more than usual. It was the first day of school, and she couldn’t decide what to wear. What is an antonym of fretting?
carefree; relaxed; calm
“I think I’d better bring in the Specialists. We’ll be right over.”About an hour later, Dr. Bumble arrived with four people in long white coats. He introduced them to the Creams. “This is Dr. Grop, Dr. Sponge, Dr. Cricket, and Dr. Young.” Then the Specialists went to work on Camilla. They squeezed and jabbed, tapped and tested. It was very uncomfortable.
What is a synonym for "Specialist"
expert; master
The flowers of dandelions are edible or able to be eaten. What does edible mean?
able to be eaten
Read this dictionary entry for the word load. Which meaning of load is used in the sentence?
load \ˈlōd\ noun | |
1. a large amount of something that is carried | |
2. a lot of something | |
3. the amount of work that a person has to do | |
4. a problem or a worry | |
5. an amount of clothes that are washed together in a washing machine | |
Finishing his book report took a load off Justin’s mind.
Defintion 4
Camilla was relieved. She didn’t want to miss the first day of school, but she was afraid of what the other kids would say. What is an antonym for relieved?
worried; stressed
Here’s some ointment that should help clear those stripes in a few days. If it doesn’t, you know where to reach me.”
What is a synonym for ointment?
lotion; cream;
People were told not to eat the tainted fish. Eating fish with a disease can be very dangerous to your health. What does tainted mean?
bad for you; harmful; bad
Read this dictionary entry for the word load. Which meaning of load is used in the sentence?
load \ˈlōd\ noun | |
1. a large amount of something that is carried | |
2. a lot of something | |
3. the amount of work that a person has to do | |
4. a problem or a worry | |
5. an amount of clothes that are washed together in a washing machine | |
Please put that load of laundry into the dryer.
Definition 5
“Most extraordinary!” he exclaimed. “I’ve never seen anything like it. What is an antonym for extraordinary?
ordinary; usual
Soon everyone was calling out different shapes and colors, and poor Camilla was changing faster than you can change channels on T.V. That night, Mrs. Harms, the school principal, called. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Cream,” he said. “I’m going to have to ask you to keep Camilla home from school. She’s just too much of a distraction, and I’ve been getting calls from the other parents. They’re afraid those stripes might be contagious.” Camilla was so embarrassed. She couldn’t believe that two days ago everyone liked her. Now, nobody wanted to be in the same room with her. Her father tried to make her feel better.
What is a synonym for contagious?
infection; spreadable; catch
The line for the new movie seemed indefinite as if it would go on forever. What does indefinite mean?
never-ending
Read this dictionary entry for the word load. Which meaning of load is used in the sentence?
load \ˈlōd\ noun | |
1. a large amount of something that is carried | |
2. a lot of something | |
3. the amount of work that a person has to do | |
4. a problem or a worry | |
5. an amount of clothes that are washed together in a washing machine | |
Sarah put a load of groceries in the car
Definition 1
The next day was a disaster. Everyone at school laughed at Camilla. They called her “Camilla Crayon” and “Night of the Living Lollipop.”
What is an antonym for disaster?
success; perfect
“Do you feel alright?” she asked. “I feel fine,” Camilla answered, “but just look at me!”
“You get back in bed this instant,” her mother ordered. “You’re not going to school today.”
Camilla was relieved. She didn’t want to miss the first day of school, but she was afraid of what the other kids would say. And she had no idea what to wear with those crazy stripes. That afternoon, Dr. Bumble came to examine Camilla.
What is a synonym for examine?
check out; look at; search; check up
My absent-minded teacher always loses his keys, pens, and even our graded papers! What does absent-minded mean?
careless; not paying attention
Read this dictionary entry for the word load. Which meaning of free is used in the sentence?
load \ˈlōd\ noun | |
1. a large amount of something that is carried | |
2. a lot of something | |
3. the amount of work that a person has to do | |
4. a problem or a worry | |
5. an amount of clothes that are washed together in a washing machine | |
My science fair partner needs to help more with our work load.
Definition 3
The crowd was boisterous. They screamed, cheered, and yelled for their favorite team. What does boisterous mean?
loud; noisy
Read this dictionary entry for the word load. Which meaning of load is used in the sentence?
load \ˈlōd\ noun | |
1. a large amount of something that is carried | |
2. a lot of something | |
3. the amount of work that a person has to do | |
4. a problem or a worry | |
5. an amount of clothes that are washed together in a washing machine | |
Angela noticed that her friends had a load of fun at her party!
Definition 2