Synonym Squad
Antonym Alley
Root Work
Context Clues
Misused Words
100

This is a synonym for analyze or study something closely

Examine

100

The antonym for relevant, or directly related to the topic. 

Irrelevant 

100

The root word "phob" means: 

Fear

Phobia

100

After winning the championship, the crowd, the crowd was completely filled with joy and overjoyed at the victory. 

What is ___________.

Elated 

100

Their, There, They're 

_______ were a lot of complaints from students when the teacher changed everyones seats.

There

200

This is a synonym convincing or believable

Persuasive (OR) Credible

200

The antonym for pliable or easily bent and influenced. 

 Rigid or Inflexible

200

The root word "de" means to 

Remove

Destroy, Destruct, Detox

200

The student was asked to be more detailed about the topic and to write more information to the conclusion of the essay. 

What is ___________.

Elaborate

200

It's / Its 


____ a shame that the barbecue was cancelled due to the thunderstorm. 

It's

It is

300

Synonym for being sly or treacherous, often suggesting a hidden danger. 

Devious, Cunning, Deceitful or Insidious  

300

The antonym for alleviate or make suffering, deficiency, or problem less severe. 

Exacerbate or Worsen

300

The root word "ology" means 

Study of 

ex. Biology, Psychology, Sociology

300

It was a complete unsubstantiated rumor, there was no proof to confirm this gossip as true. 

What is ________. 

Verify or Validate

300

Accept/Except 

You may donate all items _____ car seats and cribs.

Except

400

This is a synonym for revoke or give up a position of power, often formally 

Relinquish, Withdraw, or Rescind

400

The antonym for incredulous or unwilling or unable to believe something. 

Gullible or Believing 

400

The root word "dict" means 

To say or tell 

Dictate, Dictionary

400

Because the instructions were unclear and could suggest several meanings, we had to ask the teacher what to do. 

What is ___________.

Ambiguious

400

Affect/ Effect

The medicine did not ______ her the way the doctor had hoped

Affect

500

This is a synonym for wealthy, lavish or exhibiting great luxury 

Opulent (OR) Grandiose

500

The antonym for blatant or done openly and unashamedly 

Covert or Subtle

500

The root word "omni" means 

All

Omnipresent (Constantly everywhere, all knowing)

500

Due to the lack of supplies, the explorers faces an extreme shortage of food and water during their journey. 

What is a ___________.

Scarcity

500

Principle/Principal

Vegetables are the _________  ingredient in this soup.

Principal