Synonyms
Two words that mean the same thing.
What is a synonym?
Two words that mean the opposite.
What is an antonym?
Clues in text that helps us decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words.
What are context clues?
Use "generous" in a sentence.
your use
What does "benevolent" mean?
Happy, Content, Joyful
What is a synonym for glad?
Greedy, selfish
What is an antonym for "generous."
They can give us antonyms or synonyms to help us figure out word meanings.
How can context clues help you understand a word?
Use "curious" in a sentence.
your turn
What does "diligent" mean?
hardworking, detail oriented, careful, thorough
Hard, Tough, Problematic
What is a synonym for "difficult"?
scared, timid, worried
What is an antonym for "brave"?
gray, overcast
What does "gloomy" mean in the sentence: "The sky was gloomy and dark"?
Use "anxious" in a sentence.
tell us
What does "ambitious" mean?
enthusiastic, determined, motivated
fast, speedy, swift
What is a synonym for "quick?"
quiet, silent
What is an antonym for "noisy."
tired, very tired
What does "exhausted" mean in the sentence: "After the race, I felt exhausted"?
Use "mysterious" in a sentence.
tell us
What does "persistent" mean?
determined, purposeful, tireless
mad, furious, upset
What is a synonym for "angry"?
weak, soft
What is an antonym for "strong"?
excited, looking forward to it
What does "enthusiastic" mean in the sentence: "She was enthusiastic about the project"?
Use "courageous" in a sentence.
share
What does "meticulous" mean?
careful, conscientious, diligent