Definition/Synonym
Antonym
Example
Explanation
Which Type?
100
When you cut into an onion, a chemical irritant is *released*, or let go, into the air which makes people tear up.
What is let go?
100
I *despise* liver, but I love steak.
What is hate?
100
I took the *tome* off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read.
What is a book?
100
Katie appeared *infallible* in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.
What is never wrong?
100
Jackie was filled with *mortification*, or shame, because of her careless remark.
What is synonym?
200
Early on, an umbrella was considered only as an *accessory*, something that adds beauty or convenience, suitable for women.
What is something that adds beauty or convenience?
200
Although Tom was *anxious* about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
What is worried?
200
Hurricanes and tornadoes are *treacherous*. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather.
What is dangerous?
200
Phyllis felt *elated* when she won the contest.
What is happy?
200
*Projectiles* include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.
What is example?
300
The book of logic contained many *conundrums*- mind-exercising puzzles.
What is puzzles?
300
While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as *cautious* and was seen!
What is careful?
300
I'm really hungry! That apple didn't *appease* my hunger. I want a sandwich now.
What is satisfy?
300
We could tell by the rotten smell that something *putrid* was in our trash can.
What is rotten?
300
The *mammoth* footprint wasn't made by a tiny animal.
What is antonym?
400
*Archaeology*, or the study of people from the past, their cultures and their relationships with their environment, helps us protect our history.
What is the study of people from the past, their cultures and their relationships with their environment?
400
Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was *reluctant* because he was so cold.
What is not willing?
400
This virus has really *sapped* my energy. I get tired just walking across the room. I hope to get better soon because I need to return to work.
What is drained; take away?
400
The tornado *annihilated* the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.
What is destroyed?
400
A *sleuth*, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.
What is example?
500
There was crazy *pandemonium* as people were trying to leave the rock concert.
What is craziness?
500
Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a *gregarious* personality. Jenna is rather quiet.
What is outgoing?
500
By *anticipating* the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail.
What is thinking away; expecting?
500
The *insidious* burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.
What is sneaky?
500
Ants live in *colonies*, which can have a population of 500,000.
What is explanation?