Definition
I asked my teacher to explain, or show me how to do math.
Tell, show
The PE teacher was harsh. He made us do 1,000 push ups in class when we were loud.
Mean, tough
I predict that it will rain tonight. If I am right then I will tell everyone!
Correct, right
My Brother and I are so different! I am shivering and he is sweating!
Being cold
The flowers did not dwindle, in fact they grew strong and tall
die, get weak, grow slow (example)
Math has a lot of formulas, or rules, for solving problems.
rules, how to do something
With 5 people on the tire swing, there was a lot of tension on the rope
pull, stretch, tight
We took a brisk walk today outside. We had to be quick!
Fast
The ghost appeared and then suddenly vanished!
Disappeared
Mike thought the math test was complex but I thought it was easy!
hard, difficult (antonym)
Music can evoke, or inspire, a sense of peace
inspire, create a feeling
My mom spent all day in the garden and now she is weary. She just wants to go to bed!
Tired, sleepy
It was bizarre to see my teacher at the movies. It was strange!
Weird
Will the rain ever cease? It feels like it will continue forever!
stop, pause
The scientist unearthed, or revealed a new species of lizards in Arizona
discovered, revealed (definition)
We are prohibited, or not allowed to come to school at night.
not allowed, something is against the rules
The road was closed on the way to school so we had to find an alternate road to get there.
different
Tyler prefers to wear a red shirt rather than a blue or green shirt because he likes red more.
likes, loves, wants
The people at the store were hostile towards me. They were not friendly!
Mean, not kind
We laughed at the clowns comical jokes and silly tricks.
funny, hilarious (example)
Even though I want to hang out with my friends, homework is my top priority, or important
most important, essential
If you don't comply with the rules at the pool, the lifeguard will make you sit out for 5 minutes.
follow, listen
When my sister apologizes, she does not show any remorse so I don't think she is actually sorry.
guit, feeling sorry
I wanted the cupcakes to taste sugary and delicious but they just turned out bland.
bad, tasteless, boring
She felt elated that she was going to go to the pool! Her brother also felt excited!
excited, happy (synonym)