Dear Mr. Winston Vocabulary

Which word is an antonym for the word famous in the sentence below?

The famous actress won an award for her acting.

• unknown

• talented

• calm

• busy

Which word is an antonym for the word dangerous in the sentence below?

The road was dangerous because it was narrow.

• pleasant

• old

• terrible

• safe

Which word is an antonym for the word adult in the sentence below?

Only an adult is allowed to vote.

• guest

• child

• soldier

• human

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?

The boy released the frog near the pond.

• caught

• admired

• soak

• found

Which word is an antonym for the word healthy in the sentence below?

The veterinarian said the puppy was healthy.

• curious

• awkward

• upset

• sickly

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?

The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

• clear

• beautiful

• small

• real

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?

Shawn went to a meeting at the local library.

• large

• free

• new

• nearby

What does the word borrow mean in the sentence below?

Vernon likes to borrow books from his neighbor.

• take something without someone knowing

• use something that belongs to someone else

• rearrange something for someone else

• read something many times

What does the word fault mean in the sentence below?

Tina said it was her fault that the vase broke.

• explanation for a mystery

• reason for something

• responsibility for a mistake

• time to repeat something

What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?

Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

• talk back

• say sorry

• walk forward

• ask again