Synonyms
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast.
What is a synonym for fractured?
broke
On sweltering summer days, I love to eat ice cream.
What is an antonym for sweltering?
cold
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
What does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. with little thought or consideration
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
b. with little thought or consideration
It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.
What does an idyllic day mean?
the perfect kind of day
I meandered through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
What is a synonym for meandered?
wandered, walked slowly, stroll
This painting of the landscape is picturesque, it has beautiful trees and a house.
What is an antonym for picturesque?
ugly
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________.
a. made of cloth
b. full of long words
c. funny
d. fake
d. fake
The doctor’s writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles.
What does illegible mean?
unable to read it
Ms. Hawkins reprimanded a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.
What is a synonym for reprimanded?
scolded, disciplined, yelled at
Diane was lethargic because she didn't sleep well last night.
What's an antonym for lethargic?
energetic
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. greatly admired
c. greatly admired
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.
What does clandestine mean?
secret
During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order.
What's a skirmish?
a fight
His animosity of his sister divided the family.
What is an antonym for animosity?
love
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
To divert is to _______.
a. change the direction of
b. look for really high waves
c. jump into a dry river
d. look through a telescope
a. change the direction of
The mummies of Egypt are very old. So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
What does embalming mean?
keeping the dead from rotting or decomposing