Wordly Wise Lesson 5 Synonyms and Antonyms

Which word is a **synonym** of **antic** in this sentence? "Her playful **antic** during the school play made the audience laugh."

• prank

• dullness

• calm

• monotony

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is an **antonym** of **attire** in this sentence? "For the formal event, he chose the fanciest **attire** he owned."

• outfit

• undress

• costume

• style

Find a **synonym** for **captivate** in this sentence: "The magic trick managed to **captivate** everyone in the audience."

• bore

• charm

• confuse

• upset

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is an **antonym** of **deft** in this sentence? "With **deft** hands, the artist crafted a beautiful sculpture."

• skilled

• clumsy

• quick

• talented

Choose a **synonym** for **diligent** in this sentence: "Her **diligent** approach to studying helped her ace the exam."

• lazy

• careless

• focused

• unreliable

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is an **antonym** for **eclipse** in this sentence? "The new movie managed to **eclipse** all the previous records."

• outshine

• reveal

• enhance

• fall short

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

Choose a **synonym** for **evolve** in this sentence: "Our project must **evolve** as we learn more about the topic."

• regress

• transform

• remain

• stop

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

Which word is an **antonym** for **innate** in this sentence? "She seemed to have an **innate** talent for playing the piano."

• natural

• learned

• inherited

• instinctive

Find a **synonym** for **inscribe** in this sentence: "The artist decided to **inscribe** a message on the metal plate."

• erase

• carve

• smudge

• detach

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

Which word is an **antonym** of **posture** in this sentence? "She tried to maintain a confident **posture** while presenting."

• stance

• slouch

• position

• alignment