Categories
Synonyms and Antonyms
Inferencing
Define and Rhyme
100

Saw, Final Destination, Get Out, A Nightmare on Elm Street

Horror Movies

100

sad

Synonym: down, depressed

Antonym: happy

100

Anna wanted to do something special for her husband, so she decided to make a really fancy dinner.  She wasn't really the best cook, but if she followed the recipe, what could go wrong?

*Fast forward to the next day*

Anna and her husband spend the morning with their heads hanging over the toilet.  What happened?

They both got food poisoning from Anna's dinner

100

lie

Definition: something false or untrue

Rhymes with: my, pie, cry, tie

200

"Un-Break My Heart," "Someone Like You," "Sorry, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

Breakup Songs

200

mean

Synonym: unkind, evil, nasty

Antonym: nice, kind, pleasant

200

It was first period when Fred opened his backpack and found the red envelope.  Inside the card read:

"roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you.  

From, 

your secret admirer."

Fred's lips curled up into a grin.  "I knew she felt the same way!"  He turned around and winked at his crush across the room.

Later that day Fred returned home.  "Hi honey, did you get the card I left in your bag? his mom said.  Fred's eyes widened.  How do you think he feels?

Fred is embarrassed

200

rude

Definition: without manners

Rhymes with: mood, dude, food, nude

300

ink, pupils, ravens, tires, coal

things that are black

300

broke

synonym: poor, penniless

antonym: rich, wealthy

300

Joe had it all planned out.  Last week, he arranged to have roses sent to both Alicia and Christine, with a heartfelt card attached to each.  They'd never figure it out.  As he read the confirmation email to make sure the flowers were delivered, he realized that the addresses had been mixed up.  Suddenly his phone rang.  It was Alicia.  Why is Alicia calling?  How do you think she is feeling?

Alicia is calling because she received flowers with another woman's name on it.  She is probably upset.

300

rage

Definition: extreme or intense anger

Rhymes with: page, cage, beige, age

400

sad songs, sad movies, rejection, onions

things that make you cry

400

boring

Synonym: dull, uninteresting

Antonym: interesting, captivating, fun

400

Danielle had a long day at work.  Her feet and back were killing her and she had a huge headache.  She couldn't wait to take a nice long shower and then get into bed and binge her favorite TV show.  When she got home she found a new dress and a pair of shoes on her bed with a card next to it.  "Happy Valentine's Day!  Put these on and meet me at your favorite restaurant in 30 minutes.  Love, John."  Danielle rolled her eyes and sighed.  Who is John? How is Danielle feeling?

John is Danielle's boyfriend/husband.  She is feeling annoyed because she is tired and wanted to relax.

400

single

Definition: one; an individual; solo

Rhymes with: jingle, mingle, Pringle, tingle

500

N. Cannon & M. Carey 

K. Kardashian & K. West 

A. Rose & W. Khalifa 

J. Jonas  & S. Turner

Celebrity couples who got divorced 

(Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa, Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner)

500

selfish

Synonym: self-centered, self-absorbed, egotistical

Antonym: selfless, caring, considerate

500

The sounds of glasses clinking and people laughing filled the air.  Nico looked around the room.  Everyone seemed to be there with someone else.  He took a sip of his wine and glanced at his watch.  "Come on!  Where is he?" he thought.  He had been waiting for the past 20 minutes.  He considered leaving before anyone noticed that he was sitting there alone, but remembered that he had just ordered.  Where is Nico?  Who is he waiting for?  What is he feeling?  Why does he want to leave?

Nico is at a restaurant waiting for his date.  He is feeling a little embarrassed that he is sitting alone while everyone else is with their partner, so he considers leaving before people start to notice that he is by himself.

500

bitter

Definition: angry or hurt due to bad experiences in the past

Rhymes with: sitter, litter, glitter, hitter