Build your word power by learning how words are formed and connected to each other.
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. A suffix is added to the end. They change the meaning of the word!
Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Learning these gives you more word choices!
Match each word on the left with its synonym on the right!
An idiom is a phrase that means something different from the literal meaning of each word. You can't figure out the meaning from the individual words alone!
When you see an unfamiliar word, use the context clues — the words and sentences around it — to figure out its meaning!
The sentence directly tells you what the word means.
A habitat, which is the natural home of an animal, can be a forest or ocean.
A word nearby has a similar meaning.
The dog was enormous, or huge, compared to the tiny kitten.
A word nearby has the opposite meaning, helping you figure out the unknown word.
Unlike her timid sister, Maria was bold and confident.
Examples in the sentence help explain the word.
Reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, are cold-blooded animals.
1. "The arid desert had almost no rainfall all year." What does arid mean?
2. "She was elated when she won the award — she jumped up and down with joy." What does elated mean?
3. "Unlike his cautious brother, Jake was reckless and took dangerous risks." What does cautious mean?
4. "Nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active at night." What does nocturnal mean?
5. "The teacher asked students to collaborate, or work together, on the science project." What does collaborate mean?