Synonyms
Alicia reported to the police that a man of medium build was seen entering the building at the time of the crime.
What is a synonym of the bolded word as used in this sentence?
Moderate or Average
Alicia and Boyd asked Alexis to remain with them throughout the play.
What is an antonym of the underlined word?
leave
She wanted beautiful pictures so Eleanor insisted on a top-rate camera.
What is the definition of the underlined word as it is used in this sentence.
high quality
The sign said, "Employees only beyond this point."
What is the meaning of the underlined word above.
to go further, past this point
The battle of the bands brought many people to the city to watch the best college marching bands compete.
Define the underlined word
take part in a contest
Although maternal twins are technically considered identical twins, paternal twins often look very similar.
What is a synonym for the underlined word?
same, exactly alike, indistinguishable
The scientist must measure an accurate amount of chemicals because there is no room for error.
What is the antonym of the underlined word
incorrect, approximate
The volume of water held in the lake has not been measured in three years.
What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in this sentence?
amount of something
After watching the sequel, the audience decided that the previous movie was much better
What must be the meaning of the underlined word?
the original one; the one that came before.
After diving again, the treasure hunters will have a brief meeting on what they found.
What is an antonym of the underlined word?
The athlete's strong effort showed how much he wanted the gold medal.
What is a synonym of the underlined word?
attempt
The men were informed by the National Weather Service that they should not attempt to sail today because a storm with gale-force winds was approaching.
What is the antonym of the underlined word?
weak
The three girls decided to coast along the coast.
Define the underlined word as used in the underlined position of the sentence.
to drive or ride slowly
Jeremiah wanted to know the distance between New York City, New York and Miami, Florida.
Define the underlined word
an amount of space between two things, the number of miles
Allen received the Good Citizen award from his town because he regularly volunteered to clean up the parks.
Define the underlined word
a resident of a particular city or town.
Your brain controls everything you do.
What is a synonym of the underlined word?
mind
Alphonse was incredibly embarrassed when his grandmother was arrested for road rage.
What is an antonym for the underlined word?
peace, calm
Allen received the Good Citizen award from his town because he regularly volunteered to clean up the parks.
Define the underlined word as it is used in this sentence
open area for recreation (sport fields, pavillions, playgrounds)
Peter Parker felt he owed May Jane an explanation for his being late for their date, so he said he had to get groceries for his aunt.
Define the underlined word
to tell why something happened
Mark doesn't believe in Bigfoot because no one has found enough evidence to suggest that bigfoot is real.
What is the definition of the underlined word?
cause one to think
The runners will increase their speed in the final lap of the race.
What is a synonym of the underlined word?
After finishing the race, the winning cyclists will proceed to the photo shoot.
What is an antonym of the underlined word?
return, stop, delay
The three girls decided to coast along the coast.
Define the underlined word as used in the underlined position of the sentence.
where the ocean meets the land
Sarah was thrilled about her opportunity to be on American Idol.
Define the underlined word.
a chance to do something.
The veterinarian will observe the deer's eating habits to decide when she is well enough to return to the wild.
What is a synonym of the underlined word?
watch
People who want to help the mud-slide victims may donate money or be generous with their time.
What is a synonym of the underlined word?
giving
Everyone that has supposedly seen a bigfoot says that it is so gigantic that it can't be mistaken for a human or any animal.
What is an antonym of the underlined word
small, tiny
Alice, that teacher is very firm; she will not put up with your disruptions.
What is the definition of the underlined word as it is used in this sentence?
strict
Just recently, Jacob and Jennifer became best friends.
What is the definition of the underlined word?
not long ago
Although his brother tried to convince him that the light in the picture was some kind of spiritual "orb", Eric was certain it was nothing more than a particle of dust.
Define the underlined word