Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Tone and Connotation
Word Roots and Prefixes
100

What is a synonym for "happy"?

joyful

100

What is the antonym of "optimistic"?

Pessimistic

100

The man looked BEWILDERED when he entered the room full of people he didn’t know.

confused

100

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

Clever

100

What does the prefix "pre-" mean?

Before

200

What is a synonym for "vivid"?

bright 

200

What is the antonym of "ancient"?

modern

200

Her GRACIOUS behavior at the dinner party earned her many compliments.

polite or kind

200

Which word best conveys a negative tone?

Hostile

200

What does the root "bene-" mean?

Good or well

300

What is a synonym for "arduous"?


difficult

300

What is the antonym of "euphoric"?

Depressed

300

The decision was UNAVOIDABLE, as there were no other options available.

Inevitable or cannot be avoided

300

The sentence "Her voice was a melodious echo in the silence" uses a word with what kind of connotation?

Positive

300

What does the root "port" mean?

To carry

400

What is a synonym for "benevolent"?

kind-hearted 

400

What is the antonym of "melancholy"?

joyful

400

Despite the PERVASIVE rain, the outdoor event continued.

widespread

400

"His cynical remarks about the government angered many people." What tone does "cynical" convey?

Negative

400

What does the prefix "sub-" mean?

Under or below

500

What is a synonym for "pensive"?

thoughtful 

500

What is the antonym of "gregarious"?

Introverted

500

The meeting was FRUITLESS, with no solutions to the problem proposed.

Unsuccessful or unproductive

500

The phrase "His enthusiastic praise of her work was well received" implies what tone?

Positive

500

What does the root "scrib" or "script" mean?

To write