Lesson 1: Synonyms
Exercise:
Write a synonym for each word using the hint provided:
1. "uncertain" (Hint: not sure)
Answer: doubtful
2. "cautious" (Hint: careful)
Answer: wary
3. "abundant" (Hint: plenty of)
Answer: ample
4. "thrifty" (Hint: not wasteful)
Answer: frugal
5. "impatient" (Hint: not able to wait)
Answer: anxious
Lesson 2: Antonyms
Exercise:
Write an antonym for each word using the hint provided:
1. "begin" (Hint: finish)
Answer: end
2. "generous" (Hint: stingy)
Answer: miserly
3. "famous" (Hint: unknown)
Answer: obscure
4. "healthy" (Hint: sick)
Answer: unwell
5. "quiet" (Hint: noisy)
Answer: loud
Lesson 3: Homographs
Exercise:
Write the two meanings for each homograph word using the hints provided:
1. "fair" (Hint 1: just, Hint 2: pleasant)
Answer:
• fair (just)
• fair (pleasant weather)
2. "match" (Hint 1: game, Hint 2: a pair)
Answer:
• match (sports competition)
• match (something identical to another)
3. "bank" (Hint 1: slope, Hint 2: financial institution)
Answer:
• bank (slope of a river)
• bank (financial institution where money is saved)
Lesson 4: Context Clues
Exercise:
Use the context clues in the sentence to determine the meaning of the bold words:
1. "The movie received rave reviews from critics and audience alike."
Answer: "rave" means highly enthusiastic or positive
2. "She had a penchant for writing, always filling notebooks with her stories and poems."
Answer: "penchant" means a strong inclination or liking for something
3. "The company will reimburse employees for travel expenses incurred during business trips."
Answer: "reimburse" means to pay back or refund money someone has spent
4. "The candidate's eloquent speech impressed the audience, leaving a lasting impact on everyone."
Answer: "eloquent" means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
5. "The hikers encountered a treacherous path, with steep cliffs and rocky terrain, making their journey challenging."
Answer: "treacherous" means dangerous or hazardous
Lesson 5: Word Analogies
Exercise:
Complete the analogy using the given related words:
1. Happy is to joyful as sad is to (Hint: opposite of joyful).
Answer: sad
2. Small is to large as narrow is to (Hint: opposite of narrow).
Answer: wide
3. Dog is to bark as cat is to (Hint: sound a cat makes).
Answer: meow
4. Cold is to hot as north is to (Hint: opposite direction of north).
Answer: south
5. Book is to read as movie is to (Hint: what you do with a movie).
Answer: watch