Vocabulary Practice

Front

What is juxtaposition?

Back

Juxtaposition is a literary technique where two or more ideas, characters, or places are placed side by side to highlight their differences or similarities.

Front

Give an example of juxtaposition in a sentence.

Back

The tiny kitten curled up next to the giant Great Dane.

Front

What does the word 'excessive' mean?

Back

Excessive means too much or more than necessary.

Front

Use 'excessive' in a sentence.

Back

The excessive heat made it dangerous to play outside.

Front

What is an example of juxtaposition between happiness and sadness?

Back

She smiled through her tears at the graduation ceremony.

Front

What does it mean to be indecisive?

Back

Being indecisive means having difficulty making decisions.

Front

Give an example of someone being indecisive.

Back

Taking forever to choose what to eat for lunch.

Front

Use 'indecisive' correctly in a sentence.

Back

Sarah was indecisive about which flavor of ice cream to choose, so she stood at the counter for ten minutes.

Front

What is a synonym for 'indecisive'?

Back

Uncertain or hesitant.

Front

What is the opposite of 'excessive'?

Back

Insufficient or inadequate.