Synonyms and Antonyms Matching Flashcard

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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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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Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful.

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Give an example of an antonym for 'happy'.

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Sad.

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What does it mean to 'dole' something out?

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To distribute or give out something, often in small portions.

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What does it mean to 'foil' someone's plans?

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To prevent someone from succeeding in their plans.

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What does it mean to 'delude' someone?

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To deceive or mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

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What does it mean to 'formulate' a plan?

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To create or devise a plan in a systematic way.

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What is the meaning of 'consequence'?

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A consequence is the result or effect of an action or condition.

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What is the synonym of 'abominable'?

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Detestable.