SYNONYM
Mrs. King will be the substitute for Ms. Thomas on Friday. Which of the following is a synonym for the word SUBSTITUTE?
a. supplement
b. resource
c. replacement
d. term
c. replacement
The drive along the path is quite perilous. Which of the following would be an antonym for the word PERILOUS?
a. dangerous
b. scenic
c. risky
d. adventurous
b. scenic
Define the term CONTAMINATE
To harm by contact with something undesirable.
What is an example of something a frugal person would do?
save used items, etc.
The substitute teacher tolerated the class's antics. Define the word substitute.
acting in place of something else or to replace
Constant violations of housing regulations will diminish the quality of life for all inhabitants. Which of the following would be a synonym for the word DIMINISH?
a. expanding
b. shrinking
c. deteriorating
d. withering
b or c will be accepted
The classmate chewing her gum loudly aggravated the student. Which of the following would be an antonym for the word AGGRAVATED?
a. grossed out
b. angered
c. annoyed
d. captivated
d. captivated
Define the term PERPETUAL
Lasting or seeming to last forever or for a long time.
What are some habits that would be vital to living a healthy life.
eating well, exercise, etc.
The dog was an aggravation to the mailman. Define the word aggravation.
To annoy or frustrate
Lower speed limits help conserve gasoline. Which of the following would be a synonym for the word CONSERVE?
a. appreciate
b. preserve
c. use up
d. burn through
b. preserve
A new class soccer ball is vital. Which of the following is a antonym for the word vital?
a. important
b. required
c. unnecessary
d. needed
c. unnecessary
Define the term FRUGAL
Careful in spending or using something.
What would diminish someone's confidence
making fun of them etc.
Her personality was very vital. Define the word vital.
Full of lively spirit.
Ms. Thomas gave a drastic punishment for the student who did not have a pencil. Which of the following would be a synonym for the word drastic?
a. reasonable
b. silly
c. severe
d. mean
c. severe
The driver of the wreck sustained major injuries. Which of the following would be an ANTOYMN for word SUSTAINED?
a. to avoid
b. to suffer
c. to undergo
d. to support
a. to avoid
Define the term IMPURITY
Something that is harmful or dirty.
What would aggravate a sore throat?
screaming, shouting, etc.
The water contained many impurities. Define the word impurity.
Something that is harmful or dirty.
Shawn buying everyone lunch was a very extravagant thing to do. Which of the following would be a synonym for the word EXTRAVAGANT?
a. overspending or wasteful
b. savy
c. kind
d. required
a. overspending or wasteful
The snow continued to accumulate on the roads, resulting in school being canceled. Which of the following is an ANTOYMN for the word ACCUMULATE?
a. increase
b. build
c. gather
d. dissipate
d. dissipate
Define the term PERIL
Danger; something that is dangerous.
What would be a situation that is perilous?
an expedition into enemy territory, etc.
Perpetual is to time as:
a. calendar is to clock
b. day is to minute
c. endless is to space
d. brief is to hour
c. endless is to space