Meaning Match
This word means very clean or untouched.
Pristine
The hiker found a _______ forest, untouched by humans.
Pristine
A judge makes a final decision in a court case. Which word describes this role?
Judicial
What is the opposite of pristine?
Dirty, damaged, ruined, impure
What is the effect of using "slanderous" statements?
Slanderous statements can harm someone's reputation
This word means different from what is normal or expected.
Abnormal
The judge made a _______ decision in court.
Judicial
Maria stayed up all night reading because she couldn’t stop. Which word describes her reading habits?
Voracious
What is the opposite of malicious?
Kind, helpful, benevolent
What does it mean if someone has "voracious" eating habits?
It means they eat a lot because they are very hungry.
This word means twisting and turning, like a snake.
Serpentine
The villain had a _______ plan to harm others.
Malicious
A road winds back and forth through the mountains, making it hard to drive. Which word describes this road?
Serpentine
What is the opposite of tedious?
Exciting, engaging, fun
What are "malicious" actions? Give me an example.
They are actions that are mean and done on purpose like spreading rumors about someone.
This word means foolish or silly.
Asinine
The newspaper printed a _______ article that damaged the politician’s reputation.
Slanderous
A student copies false rumors about a teacher in a school newspaper. Which word describes this action?
Slanderous
What is the opposite of abnormal?
Normal, typical, usual
What is a "judicial" decision?
It is a decision made by a judge in a court.
This word means very hungry or eager.
Voracious
The sunset over the mountains was truly _______.
Phenomenal
A scientist discovers an amazing new medicine that cures a disease. Which word describes this discovery?
Phenomenal
What is the opposite of slanderous?
Truthful, honest, fair
When might you describe a road as "serpentine"?
The road was serpentine because it twisted and turned like a snake.