Antonyms: Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning

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Most people I know love eating pizza for dinner. A few people, however, __________________ it!

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loathe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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If you pull the ropes _________, you will have more room inside the tents.

Back

taut

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

The interior of my grandmother's house is quite plain. She does not like a __________ look in home furnishings.

Back

luxurious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Two of us felt certain that the opposing team had cheated. The rest of us remained _________________ about that idea.

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dubious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

It is just human nature to __________ one's own shortcomings.

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disclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

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The successful chef at Pierre's Restaurant runs an orderly kitchen. On the other hand, things are much more _____________at Tina's Take-away.

Back

chaotic

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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Bryan's __________ kept him from even trying to climb the wall at all.

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apprehension

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Biscuit and muffin batters are often _____________.

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coarse

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Dan likes to wear ___________ fashions. Options: amicable, apprehensive, coarse, exotic

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exotic

Front

While Mary was eager to accept the invitation to the party, I had no choice but to ______________ with regret.

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decline

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4