Synonyms
The gigantic elephant walked through the jungle. Gigantic means...
Huge
The water was shallow, it only went up to my ankles. What does shallow mean?
Not deep
A botanist, or a scientist who studies plants, discovered a new species. What is a botanist?
A scientist who studies plants
Gerard was so famished he ate three sandwiches for lunch.
What does famished mean?
very hungry
The frigid air made me shiver. Frigid means...
Cold
Unlike the energetic puppy, the cat was lethargic and slept all day. What does lethargic mean?
Slow, lacking energy
The owl is nocturnal, it hunts at night while most birds are asleep. What does nocturnal mean?
Active at night
Many people lost their homes due to the conflict, or war, between the North and South.
What does conflict mean?
She is an amiable person, always friendly and kind. What does amiable mean?
Friendly, kind
Instead of a hostile greeting, the new student received a friendly welcome. What does hostile mean?
Unfriendly, aggressive
The artist’s sculpture was intricate, with many small details and patterns. What does intricate mean?
Detailed, complex
Traveling abroad is educational because you can see how people live in other countries.
What does abroad mean?
other countries
The mountain was lofty, high up over the valley below. What does lofty mean?
Tall, high up
Even though the directions were complicated, she found them easy to follow. What does complicated mean?
Difficult, complex
The astronaut’s journey was perilous, full of dangers and risks. What does perilous mean?
Dangerous
Tracy had to hold the flower gently because the stem with very delicate.
What does delicate mean?
could break easily
The dog was obedient, following every command his owner gave him. What does obedient mean?
Follows directions, listens well
The restaurant’s food is usually mediocre, but today it was excellent! What does mediocre mean?
Average, not great or terrible
The scientist conducted an experiment, a test used to discover new information. What is an experiment?
Miles felt perplexed during math class because the new lesson was too confusing.
confused