Word Detectives #1

Front

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

Back

To tease or make fun of someone in a hurtful way.

Front

What does 'obsolete' mean?

Back

No longer in use, not relevant or needed.

Front

What does 'sluggish' mean?

Back

Feeling slow, lazy, or lacking energy.

Front

What does 'navigate' mean?

Back

To find one's way or to plan a route.

Front

What does 'antagonist' mean?

Back

A person who opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Front

Use 'taunt' in a sentence.

Back

The older kids would taunt Nick for reading during recess.

Front

Use 'obsolete' in a sentence.

Back

The typewriter is now considered obsolete in the age of computers.

Front

Use 'sluggish' in a sentence.

Back

After staying up late, I felt sluggish the next day.

Front

Use 'navigate' in a sentence.

Back

She learned to navigate the busy streets of the city.

Front

Use 'antagonist' in a sentence.

Back

In the story, the antagonist tried to stop the hero from succeeding.