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  • In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment. Foliage is another word for...?
    leaves
  • List two synonyms for the word afraid.
    Scared, frightened, terrified
  • The callous girl stole her sister's cookie. What does callous mean? Look for context clues.
    mean, cruel, insensitive
  • Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean? Look for context clues.
    healthy, good, full of vitamins
  • The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
    What does elated mean?
  • Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
    What does gregarious mean?
  • What is an antonym for stingy, as in "stingy with her money"?
    Generous, giving
  • The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.
    What does feral mean?
  • List two synonyms for the word smart.
    Intelligent, brainy, clever, bright, genius
  • What is an antonym for absent?
    present
  • Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall.
    What does sweltering mean?
  • Scratching her forehead, Lizzie was baffled when she looked out the window at school and saw her dog on the lawn. What does baffled mean? Look for context clues.
    confused, puzzled, shocked