Definition
Antonyms & Synonyms
Analogies
Define the Relationship
Wild Card
100
adj. present in great quantity
Which word does this define?
A. easy
B. supply
C. abundant
D. empty
C. Abundant
100
What is the antonym of optimistic?
A. cheerful
B. confident
C. pessimistic
D. buoyancy
C. Pessimistic
100
Celebration : Jubilee ::
(Celebration is to Jubilee just like - )
A. Unbelievable: Certainty
B. Vague: Idea
C. University : College
D. Video : Audio
C. University : College
They are synonyms.
100
Innocence is to guilt as triumph is to failure.
What is the analogy relationship?
A. User & Place
B. Synonym
C. Antonym
D. Part & Whole
C. Antonym
100
“I can’t hangout tomorrow because I am busy,” said Janet.
“What are you doing? Going out with Joe?” asked Ruth.
“Yes,” replied Janet.
“Where are you going?” asked Ruth.
“I don’t know, he’s spontaneous.” said Janet.
The use of the word “spontaneous” indicates that –
A. Joe is impulsive.
B. Ruth is busy tomorrow.
C. Joe is working tomorrow.
D. Janet is jealous of Ruth.
A. Joe is impulsive.
200
To reach the highest point of development
Which word does this define?
A. Start
B. Advance
C. Culminate
D. Subside
C. Culminate
200
Which is a synonym for “absurd”?
A. Sensible
B. Preposterous
C. Succumb
D. Pithy
B. Preposterous
200
Fullness : Void ::
(Fullness is to Void just like - )
A. Shack : Cave
B. Piano : Organ
C. Large : Miniscule
D. Crowd : Mob
C. Large : Miniscule
They are opposites.
200
alarm:warn :: map:navigate
What is the analogy relationship?
A. Degree
B. Function
C. Category
D. Characteristic
B. Function
200
Elsie was in charge of dusting the furniture. Nick put the toys away in the oversized toy chest. The vacuum hummed softly as Jenna pushed it through the living room. Everyone in the family had a job.
What is emphasized with the personification in this excerpt?
A. The cleanliness of the furniture.
B. The size of the toy chest.
C. The sound of the vacuum.
D. The cooperation of the family.
C. The sound of the vacuum.
This is the example of personification: “The vacuum hummed softly as Jenna pushed it through the living room. ” The vacuum is being given human characteristics (humming). The personification is being used to show the sound that the vacuum made as Jenna pushed it through the room.
300
easily persuaded to believe something
Which word does this define?
A. Gullible
B. Perspective
C. Apprehension
D. Disposition
A. Gullible
300
Which is a synonym for a “building”?
A. Foundation
B. Subside
C. Citadel
D. Epoch
C. Citadel
300
Playwright : Drama ::
(Playwright is to Drama just like - )
A. Reporter : Lawsuit
B. Student : Sports
C. Father : Job
D. Poet : Poem
D. Poet : Poem
A playwright writes dramas and a poet writes poems.
300
Identify which option is an example of part to whole.
A. A car is part of a kitchen.
B. A wheel is part of a car.
C. A dog is part of a leg.
D. A rose is part of a flower.
B. A wheel is part of a car.
300
“I think I know the answer!” yelled Donna.
“Well?” asked Mrs. Swearz.
“I believe it is London, England” said Donna.
“Spectacular answer,” said Mrs. Swearz.
Which word can be substituted with “spectacular” to create a negative connotation instead of a positive one?
A. Ludicrous
B. Superb
C. Phenomenal
D. Remarkable
A. Ludicrous
400
Which word means “tiresome or monotonous”?
A. Decipher
B. Pivotal
C. Refrain
D. Tedious
D. Tedious
400
Which is an antonym for “indifferent”?
A. Horcrux
B. Plunder
C. Biased
D. Endeavor
Biased
“Biased” means “unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something”, so the opposite would be “indifferent” which means “having no particular interest ”.
400
happen:occur :: capture :
A. Belch
B. Expel
C. Produce
D. Seize
D. seize
400
Which option is a good example of user & place?
A. All bears have soft, fluffy beds that are just right.
B. All insects live underground.
C. Birds live in nests.
D. Cows live in the city.
C. Birds live in nests.
400
“How do the employees feel about the new health plan?” ask Jen.
“Catherine thinks it is magnificent,” said Mrs. Thomas.
“How about Sam?” inquired Jen.
“He seems disgruntled,” replied Mrs. Thomas.
“What about Myra?” asked Jen.
“She said it’s sensational,” answered Mrs. Thomas.
Which word from this excerpt has negative connotations?
A. Magnificent
B. Inquired
C. Disgruntled
D. Sensational
C. Disgruntled
500
What does “plausible” mean?
“Plausible” means “seeming reasonable or probable”.
500
"When things go awry, they escape to the underground streets of the city."
What in an antonym for “awry”?
Since “awry” means “away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course”, an antonym would be “straight”, “on course” or “correct”.
500
Tentative:Definite ::
A. Infirm:Healthy
B. Confident:Definite
C. Faltering:Hesitant
D. Clementine:Orange
A. Infirm:Healthy
(opposites/antonyms)
500
Something that is gigantic is extremely large.
What is the analogy relationship?
degree or shades of meaning
500
You will need to do more than simply complete your homework in order to succeed. You need to pay attention in class, complete all of the activities, and ask questions when you are confused.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Authoritative
B. Optimistic
C. Sarcastic
D. Humorous
A. Authoritative
