Check Your Understanding: Vocabulary

diagnostics / problems​

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'antonyms' because 'diagnostics' and 'problems' are antonyms, meaning they are words with opposite meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

reintegrate / explode

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The words 'reintegrate' and 'explode' are antonyms as they represent opposite meanings - 'reintegrate' means to combine or unify, while 'explode' means to burst or break apart.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

chafe / soothe

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The words 'chafe' and 'soothe' are antonyms as they represent opposite meanings. 'Chafe' means to irritate or annoy, while 'soothe' means to calm or relieve.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

abode / home

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The words 'abode' and 'home' are synonyms, meaning they have similar meanings or can be used interchangeably in certain contexts.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

retract / extend

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is antonyms because 'retract' means to take back or withdraw, while 'extend' means to make longer or wider, making them antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

consternation / worry

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct choice is synonyms because consternation and worry are similar in meaning, making them synonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

ample / plenty

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The words 'ample' and 'plenty' are synonyms, meaning they have similar meanings. Therefore, the correct answer is synonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

vindictive / vengeful

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is synonyms because 'vindictive' and 'vengeful' are similar in meaning, both indicating a desire for revenge or retaliation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

commentary / comments

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is synonyms because commentary and comments are words that have a similar meaning or can be used interchangeably.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

occupation / hobby

• synonyms

• antonyms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'antonyms' because occupation and hobby are antonyms, meaning they are opposite in meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A