Wordly Wise, Book 5, Lesson 5

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is the antonym of 'optimism'?

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Despair.

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What does 'conquest' mean?

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Conquest refers to the act of defeating and taking control of a place or people.

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What was the Spanish conquest of Mexico?

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It was when the Spanish defeated and took over Mexico.

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What does 'avalanche' mean in the context of mail?

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An avalanche of mail means a large number of letters arriving at once.

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What does 'lure' mean?

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Lure means to attract or tempt someone to do something.

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What does 'tempting' mean?

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Tempting means something that is attractive or appealing.

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What is the antonym of 'thwarted'?

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Aided.

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What does 'resist' mean?

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To resist means to withstand the action or effect of something.

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What does 'believe' mean?

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To believe means to accept something as true or real.