Context Clues Unit-Antonym

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Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym

Use antonym context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word.

Context Clues: Antonyms

1. The rich woman gave a paltry sum to the charity even though she was able to give much

more.

Using the antonym clue, the word paltry in this sentence means

worthylarge

smallequal

2. Brady tried to quell the rumors about his illness, but they continued.

Using the antonym clue, the word quell in this sentence means

spread

began

stop

changed

3. Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is ratherquiet.

Using the antonym clue, the word gregarious in this sentence means

outgoing

timid

shy

bashful

4. The mammoth footprint wasn't made by a tiny animal.

Using the antonym clue, the word mammoth in this sentence means

baby

huge

little

small

5. Jack didn't think through the problem. He used conjecture to come up with the answer.

Using the antonym clue, the word conjecture in this sentence means

logic

skills

math

guess

6. We didn't sleep at all at her slumber party.

Using the antonym clue, the word slumber in this sentence means

birthday

sleepover

surprise



Name:_____________________ Date:________

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7. While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious

and was seen!

Using the antonym clue, the word cautious in this sentence means

trouble

risky

not careful

careful

8. Flight 281's departure time from Dallas is 8:45 a.m., and its arrival in Chicago is set for

10:30 a.m.

Using the antonym clue, the word departure in this sentence means

crash

leaving

wing

meal

9. If you don't conquer your fears, they will beat you.

Using the antonym clue, the word conquer in this sentence means

talk about

forget

win

lose

10. The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.

Using the antonym clue, the word scuttled in this sentence means

sneakedwalked

crawledran

11. It takes several people to get the job done - not just one.

Using the antonym clue, the word several in this sentence means

no one

more than one

one

smart

12. Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of theworld.

Using the antonym clue, the word familiar in this sentence means

pretty

old

well-known

smart



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym



1. The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to

the pack.

Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means

useless

intact

accurate

adventurous

2. Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be agood idea.

Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means braverelieved

doubtingsocial

3. Had Tommy been wiser, he would not have pulled the inane prank on Mrs. Harris while she

was in the teacher's lounge.

Using the antonym clue, the word inane in this sentence means

foolish

masculine

sardine

adequate

4. Because of an accident, we were forced to take a circuitous route rather than the most direct

way.

Using the antonym clue, the word circuitous in this sentence means

shortest

roundabout

straight

direct

5. Kara was an astute learner and did very well her music theory classes. Her sister, Mary,

found music theory difficult and felt foolish being in the class.

Using the antonym clue, the word astute in this sentence means

unwise

sharp

dull

foolish

6. Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely.

Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means

secretive

talkative

open



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7. Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able

to play the most complicated songs.

Using the antonym clue, the word innate in this sentence means

unnatural

learned

trained

natural

8. Some people actuate a discussion, while others like to sit and listen to what is being said.

Using the antonym clue, the word actuate in this sentence means

halt

start

stop

9. The eccentric old woman lived in a house that was anything but normal.

Using the antonym clue, the word eccentric in this sentence means

odd or bizarre

average

regular

normal

10. During the emergency, Don was so upset he was inarticulate, but Cathy remained clear

enough to tell us what had happened.

Using the antonym clue, the word inarticulate in this sentence means

cleareasily comprehended

uncleareasy to understand

11. Ann's room was beautiful and reflected her personality while George's room was the

opposite, so nondescript.

Using the antonym clue, the word nondescript in this sentence means

descriptive

recognized

decorated

of no recognized type

12. The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area.

Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means

bright

clear

fluffy

stormy or dark



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym



1. Since bats are nocturnal mammals, they do not sleep at night.

Using the antonym clue, the word nocturnal in this sentence means

firm

by night

defeated

nature

2. Mary always brought a sense of serenity home with her because of her calm ways, whileMax brought a sense of chaos with him.

Using the antonym clue, the word serenity in this sentence means

calmness

chaos

disorder

confusion

3. Gilbert was nonplussed about being called to the office, but once he got there, he understood

that he was being awarded for his attendance.

Using the antonym clue, the word nonplussed in this sentence means

urged

affected

confused

nauseated

4. The hypothetical version of the story was far from what really occurred.

Using the antonym clue, the word hypothetical in this sentence means

true

actual

made up or uncertain

real

5. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, a triumvirate ruled Rome. The three men in charge

were Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Lepidus. It was felt that this was best for Rome because the people did not want a dictator or emperor.

Using the antonym clue, the word triumvirate in this sentence means

president

a group of three

a group of two

king

6. We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for

all if we are welcoming to everyone.

Using the antonym clue, the word ostracize in this sentence meanswelcome

embrace

exclude

include



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym




7. Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able

to play the most complicated songs.

Using the antonym clue, the word innate in this sentence means

unnatural

natural

trained

learned




adequate

foolish

sardine

masculine

9. John started out as my friend but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game.

Using the antonym clue, the word antagonist in this sentence means

helper

friend

enemy or opponent

supporter

10. In the play, the actor was spirited but the other actor was almost inanimate.

Using the antonym clue, the word inanimate in this sentence means

animatespirited

spiritlessfull of life


the pack.


accurate

intact

useless

adventurous

12. Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a

good idea.

Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means

doubting

social

relieved

brave



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym



1. In court, Carl defended himself against spurious accusations that he had robbed the local

bank. The truth was revealed when the real crook was arrested.

Using the antonym clue, the word spurious in this sentence means

genuinefalse

truecorrect


good idea.


social

brave

relieved

doubting

3. The council members decided to rescind the order for a new fire truck. After reviewing the budget, they found they could no longer allow the purchase to continue.

Using the antonym clue, the word rescind in this sentence means

begin

replace

cancel

return

4. Gilbert was nonplussed about being called to the office, but once he got there, he understood

that he was being awarded for his attendance.

Using the antonym clue, the word nonplussed in this sentence means

affectedconfused

urgednauseated

5. The miasma of cigarette smoke caused me to step outside for a breath of fresh air.

Using the antonym clue, the word miasma in this sentence means

thick smoky air

clarity

clearness



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6. When the sun set, the bright day turned into a caliginous rainy night.

Using the antonym clue, the word caliginous in this sentence means

happy

bright

dark or gloomy

clear

7. The audience appreciated the brevity of the final speech. Many of the others were quite

lengthy.

Using the antonym clue, the word brevity in this sentence means

entirety

extended

dullness

shortness

8. Because of an accident, we were forced to take a circuitous route rather than the most directway.


straight

direct

roundabout

shortest

9. Using certain body language is illicit in some countries, but allowed in others.

Using the antonym clue, the word illicit in this sentence means

forbiddendumb

coolawkward

10. Sheila's incredulous attitude frustrated the rest of us because we were trying to tell her the

truth about her best friend.

Using the antonym clue, the word incredulous in this sentence means

formal

innocent

unbelieving

violent

11. Mark was pretty diffident when he was younger, but he's one of the most outgoing kids in

class now.

Using the antonym clue, the word diffident in this sentence means

painful

shy

dumb

terrible



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym



1. Tara was always obedient in school while her twin, Tommy, was constantly insubordinate.

Using the antonym clue, the word insubordinate in this sentence means

following

disobedient

well-behaved

obedient



talkative

open

secretive

3. The eccentric old woman lived in a house that was anything but normal.

Using the antonym clue, the word eccentric in this sentence means

regularodd or bizarre

normalaverage

4. Since bats are nocturnal mammals, they do not sleep at night.

Using the antonym clue, the word nocturnal in this sentence means

defeated

nature

by night

firm

5. Because of an accident, we were forced to take a circuitous route rather than the most directway.


shortest

direct

roundabout

straight

6. Mary always brought a sense of serenity home with her because of her calm ways, while

Max brought a sense of chaos with him.

Using the antonym clue, the word serenity in this sentence means

disorder

chaos

calmness

confusion



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foolish

adequate

masculine

sardine

8. Mark was pretty diffident when he was younger, but he's one of the most outgoing kids in

class now.

Using the antonym clue, the word diffident in this sentence means

dumb

shy

painful

terrible


the pack.


adventurous

accurate

intact

useless10. The hypothetical version of the story was far from what really occurred.

Using the antonym clue, the word hypothetical in this sentence means

actual

real

true

made up or uncertain



full of life

animate

spiritless

spirited

12. In court, Carl defended himself against spurious accusations that he had robbed the local

bank. The truth was revealed when the real crook was arrested.

Using the antonym clue, the word spurious in this sentence means

genuine

true

correct

false



Name:_____________________ Date:________

Aim: Define antonym



1. Sheila's incredulous attitude frustrated the rest of us because we were trying to tell her the

truth about her best friend.

Using the antonym clue, the word incredulous in this sentence means

innocentformal

violentunbelieving



open

talkative

secretive

3. Tara was always obedient in school while her twin, Tommy, was constantly insubordinate.

Using the antonym clue, the word insubordinate in this sentence means

disobedient

well-behaved

following

obedient

4. I could not fathom why the Seattle Seahawks lost to the worst team in the league, but I guess

football can be a little confusing at times.

Using the antonym clue, the word fathom in this sentence means

win

boast

understand

increase

5. Ann's room was beautiful and reflected her personality while George's room was the

opposite, so nondescript.

Using the antonym clue, the word nondescript in this sentence means

recognized

of no recognized type

descriptive

decorated

6. The audience appreciated the brevity of the final speech. Many of the others were quite

lengthy.

Using the antonym clue, the word brevity in this sentence means

shortnessentirety extendeddullness



Name:_____________________ Date:________

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foolish

masculine

adequate

sardine


good idea.


doubtingsocial

braverelieved


the pack.


useless

adventurous

accurate

intact

10. Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey though he was malicious.

Using the antonym clue, the word malicious in this sentence meansfriendlyspiteful

sweetkind



full of life

spirited

animate

spiritless

12. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, a triumvirate ruled Rome. The three men in charge

were Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Lepidus. It was felt that this was best for Rome

because the people did not want a dictator or emperor.

Using the antonym clue, the word triumvirate in this sentence means

president

king

a group of two

a group of three

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