Antonym Context Clues
The children were very happy when they saw the mountain of presents, while their little brother looked disheartened because he got socks instead.
What does disheartened mean?
Upset, sad
The children were ecstatic as they peeked under the tree, discovering presents piled high with colorful wrapping.
What does ecstatic mean?
Very happy
The weather on Christmas is scheduled to be blustery, or very windy, so we may not be able to play outside.
What does blustery mean?
Very windy
Dan was disappointed with the year's Christmas gifts, but Jonathan was ________.
Happy, thrilled, anything expressing a positive feeling
What is the name of the December holiday celebrated primarily by African Americans and people of the global African diaspora?
Kwanzaa
The snow outside was pristine, sparkling under the sun, unlike the filthy streets that were muddy from the melting snow.
What does pristine mean?
Clean
The cookies were so delectable that every guest wanted a second helping.
What does delectable mean?
Tasty, delicious
The Christmas tree's bough--large branch--snapped off under the weight of all of the ornaments.
What does bough mean?
Large branch
Unlike Megan's Christmas fruit cake, which was dry, the Jane's fruit cake was ______.
Moist
What snowman is brought to life by an old silk hat?
Frosty
The holiday feast was lavish, with desserts overflowing on every plate, whereas the picnic in the park had a small selection.
What does lavish mean?
A lot of
Grandma’s meticulous decoration of the gingerbread house impressed everyone at the family gathering
What does meticulous mean?
Careful, detailed
The Christmas card told about the Smith family's tidings--in other words, it told of their news from the past year.
What does tidings mean?
news
The boys easily solved the Christmas riddles, while the girls were more __________.
Confused, perplexed
For Hanukkah, what do you call the thing that you put candles in to light?
Menorah
The town square was resplendent, glittering with lights, wreaths, and decorations, while the nearby alley appeared dull and unadorned.
What does resplendent mean?
Shining, bright
On December 24, the holiday market was bustling with shoppers doing last minute shopping.
What does bustling mean?
Busy, filled with
Micah felt jubilant--that is, very excited--when he opened his present to discover a new iPhone.
What does jubilant mean?
Very excited
Casey was very careless when wrapping her presents, but Amelia was _____.
Careful
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
The snow-covered hill was treacherous for sledding, but the flat backyard was safe for small children.
What does treacherous mean?
Dangerous
The cacophony of carolers echoed through the streets, blending laughter, cheerful singing, and the sounds of cars in rush hour traffic.
What does cacophony mean?
Mix of sounds
When all of the Christmas lights were lit up, the house looked resplendent, meaning it looked like it was shining brighty.
What does resplendent mean?
Shining brightly
Clark's Christmas games were rather boring; however, Erica's were very _____.
Exciting, fun
How many reindeer does Santa have? Can you name at least 3?
9: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph