Antonyms
Which of the following is an antonym for the word diminish?
- lessen
- decrease
- increase
-reduce
increase!
Which of the following is a synonym for the word repugnant?
-kind
-thoughtful
- sweet
- offensive
offensive!
Narrate
The teacher was great at narrating stories.
1.Joshua says that he can go on the fieldtrip next week.
He is able to
Steven’s father had to park the car before he could get out.
To place or leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time
Which of the following is an antonym for the word abound?
- plentiful
- scarcity
- fruitful
- abundance
scarcity
Which of the following is a synonym for the word exasperate?
- frustrate
- calm
- excite
- enjoy
frustrate!
Jargon
When people use jargon that I am unfamiliar with I get confused.
We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.
to cause to move backwards
The teacher asked us to identify the rock as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
A stone made of mineral matter
Which of the following is an antonym for the word disdain?
- dislike
- respect
- disrespect
- despise
respect!
Which of the following is a synonym for the word ignite?
- kindle
- extinguish
- remove
- avoid
kindle!
Recuperate
Hopefully Sally will recuperate quickly and be able to leave the hospital soon.
My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.
Money given back when paying for goods or services
On the final exam, we had to recall information we learned during the whole school year.
To bring back into memory
Which of the following is an antonym for the word wholesome?
- trustworthy
- untrustworthy
- honest
- moral
untrustworthy!
Which of the following is a synonym for the word leisurely?
- quick
- rapid
- slow
- fast
slow!
Confiscate
Has anyone ever confiscated something from you?
The skies look blue and clear, so it probably is not going to rain
Free from darkness or cloudiness
He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received in the mail.
To pull apart by force
Which of the following is an antonym for the word translucent?
- clear
- murky
- transparent
- see-through
murky!
Which of the following is a synonym for the word evade?
- arrive
- confront
- escape
- face
escape!
Seclusion
Because the billionaire wanted seclusion, she built her home on a private island.
Grandpa Henderson lit a match to start the campfire.
A slender piece of wood tipped with flammable chemicals
There were so many dirty dishes in the sink I thought I would never finish washing them!
basin connected to a water supply, like a kitchen sink