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Antonym Context Clues

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    Using antonym clues to describe target vocabulary words
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  • The surface of the table was not smooth; it was "rugged".
    rugged: not smooth
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  • We did not "shiver" outside at night because it was so warm.
    shiver: shake slightly because of the cold
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  • The video game was not "rare"; everyone had it.
    rare: not happening very often
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  • I was surprised to see that my baby sister was not a "coward", but brave in the haunted house.
    coward: afraid of danger or pain
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  • I did not "struggle"; I opened the jar with ease.
    struggle: to have difficulty
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  • Our flight will "depart" from New York and arrive in Florida.
    depart: leave
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  • Was the character in the movie "gregarious" or quiet?
    gregarious: loud
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  • The hamburger looked "appetizing", but the fish tacos looked nasty.
    appetizing: tasty
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  • The soup was "scorching", but the ice cream was nice and cold.
    scorching: hot
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  • My teacher said it was an "individual" assignment, not a group project.
    "individual": alone
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  • We were so grateful it was a "brief" meeting and not a long one.
    "brief": short
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  • We take vitamins to try and "prevent" illness so we do not get sick.
    "prevent": stop
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  • We used the key to "enable" us to enter the room, rather than prevent us.
    "enable": allow
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  • The wind from the storm was so "fierce", compared to the weak winds from the last storm.
    "fierce": aggressive
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  • Clara felt "confident" while taking the test, but Sara was doubtful.
    "confident": self-assured
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  • A wedding is elegant, but a baseball game is casual.
    elegant: fancy
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