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Definition and Example Clues
Synonyms
Antonyms
WILD CARD!
100

Joan thought it was futile to try and warn the children about climbing the rails because they kept doing it the more he spoke. FUTILE means...

useless, pointless

100
I think you should be skeptical about those claims. That is, you should doubt or question them first. SKEPTICAL means...
to doubt
100
The rat was nibblingon the tiny crumb. Write a synonym of NIBBLING
to chew, to eat
100
The book I was reading was of no interest to me. In fact, it was quite boring. Write an antonym for BORING
exciting, entertaining
100
When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began sobbing and demanding a doctor. What does MELODRAMATIC mean?
exaggerated, over dramatic, too much drama
200

No one ever believes that particular newspaper because it is famous for printing canards. What does CANARDS mean?

false, fabricated, lies, hoax

200
One kind of phobia is a fear of flying. There are other kinds, such as a fear of insects and a fear of high places. A PHOBIA means
A fear, something you're scared of
200
Ms.Taylor praised the students for their hard work. WRITE A SYNONYM FOR PRAISED
Complimented, rewarded, congratulate, applaud
200
The man was generous with his donations and always gave a substantial amount of money. Write an antonym for GENEROUS
cheap, stingy
200
With the field torn up by the players’ cleats (baseball shoes), and the cold rain falling in waves, conditions on the playing field were dismal. What does DISMAL mean?
dull, dreary, gloomy, bad
300

Ronda's pugnacious behavior in the boxing ring made her opponent throw in the white towel. PUGNACIOUS means

aggressive

300

Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost. REMORSE means...

to be sorry, apologetic

300
There was an abundance of food available for the family to eat. A SYNONYM OF ABUNDANCE IS
Excessive amount, a lot, massive amount
300
The massive cake was large enough to feed one hundred guests. Write an antonym for MASSIVE
small, tiny, minuscule
300
John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate. What does PARTICLE mean?
tiny piece, speck, spot
400

All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter. What does VITAL mean?

Important, essential, necessary

400

She had a gaudy wardrobe—for example, pink shoes, bright hats, and sweaters with rhinestones. GAUDY means...

extravagantly, bright, showy

400
After the tornado passed by, the town was a catastrophe. CATASTROPHE means
disaster
400
If you misbehave at school, you will receive a consequence. Write an antonym of CONSEQUENCE...
reward, prize
400
Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. What does YEARNED mean?
wanting, longing
500

She was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat. FAMISHED means...

extremely hungry, starved

500

As spring approached we began to see new hues in the landscape, such as various shades of green, yellow, and gold. HUES means

a color or shade

500

The teacher reprimanded the boys after they got into a fight. WRITE A SYNONYM FOR REPRIMAND

To scold, to correct

500
The brave soldiers helped protect the terrified citizens. Write an antonym for BRAVE.
coward, afraid, fearful, weak
500
Tracy held the flower as gently as she could, fearing that the delicate stem would break. What does DELICATE mean?
sensitive, fragile, easily broken