Give an example of a synonym for smart.
intelligent, etc
What does the capitalized word mean?: They COMPOSED a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort.
wanted
wrote
bought
sang
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Synonyms: many choices Clues: usually few flavors, now many
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Synonyms: imitate, mock Clues: under my breath, disrespectful
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Synonyms: kept in good condition, prevented from being ruined Clues: safe place, doesn't break
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Synonym: cover-up, hide Clues: don't want her mom to know
Give an example of an antonym of fast.
slow
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Synonym: thrilled, excited Clues: amusement park, best ride ever
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Synonyms: scary, frightening Clues: complete darkness, howling wind
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Synonyms: apparent, evident, easily understood Clues: only one in bathroom
Give an example of an antonym for cold.
hot
What does the capitalized word mean?: The pioneers who had ENDURED the long winter welcomed the warm spring.
closed
survived
missed
wanted
What does the capitalized word mean?: A BANQUET of roasted meat was served after the duke's marriage.
dinner
fork
fire
yummy
Miss Braun ADMONISHED her students and they knew they were in hot water for their actions. What does admonished mean? How do you know?
In the this sentence the words "in hot water" tells us that admonished means cautioned or scolded.
What does the capitalized word mean?: The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargin.
colorful car
expensive deal
car for kids
good price
What are context clues?
Context clues are words or groups of word that give hints or clues about the meaning of an unknown word.
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Synonym: grow stronger, do very well Clues: new school, rated the best
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Synonyms: extremely old Clues: old vase, time of dinosaurs
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Synonyms: unlikely, probably won't happen Clues: although possible, never lost
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Synonyms: not entirely honest, tricking Clues: tricked in the past
Give an antonym for old.
new, young
After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt COMPASSION or pity for their suffering. What does compassion mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the word "pity" tells us that compassion means to have understanding for.
What does the capitalized word mean?: The TRAGIC ending to the story made the woman cry.
dumb
long
sad
impossible
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Synonyms: sparkled, shined Clues: sparked, sunshine
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Synonyms: tightened Clues: stormed out of room, sister's fault
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Synonyms: old, creaky, worn Clues: old house, fall over
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Synonyms: exactly Clues: only reason to finish, busy night
Give an example of a synonym for angry.
mad, etc.
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all of the above
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synonyms/antonyms
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