Choosing Words Wisely Answers

Which word is an antonym for the word “polite”?

Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms?

Take a look at this online dictionary entry.poorPronunciation­ /pO:(r)/­ AudioHomophones: pour, pore, paw (some accents)Synonyms(little or no possessions): impoverished, wealthless, arm(of low quality): inferior(to be pitied): pitiable, armAntonyms(having little or no possessions): rich(of low quality): good(deficient in a specified way): rich(inadequate): adequateWhich link will take readers to a definition of a word that sounds similar to the word "poor”?

Take a look at this thesaurus entry.taste (n.)Definition: one of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicalsSynonyms: snack, flavor, bit Antonyms: smorgasbord, mealtaste (v.)Definition: to sample or flavor somethingSynonyms: chew, sample, nibbleAntonyms: go without, ceaseRead this sentence.The soup smells so good, I can’t wait to taste it.According to the thesaurus entry, which word is a synonym for the word “taste” as it used in the sentence?

Take a look at this dictionary entry.contestcon • test (n.) kon-test [from Anglo-French or Latin] 1. a competition between rivals for a prize2. a struggle for victory3. a dispute; controversy(v.) kuhn-test 4. to fight for in a battle5. to call into questionAccording to the dictionary entry, which definition of the word "contest” is used in this sentence?During the school meeting, our class vice president contested the decision that the pep rally would be canceled due to the rain.

Which sentence uses a pair of antonyms?

Read this sentence.Although the idea was foreign to me, I still thought I would give it a try.Which word is the best synonym for the word “foreign” as it used in this sentence?

Take a look at this online dictionary entry.recentEtymologyLatin recentisPronunciation/”r\i:s@nt/Audio (US)Adjective1. Having happened a short while ago.2. Up-to-date, not old-fashioned or dated.Derived termsrecentlyrecent memoryAnagramscenter, centre, Centre, tenrecWhich link gives readers an explanation of the word’s history?

Take a look at this thesaurus entry.dream (n.)Definition: 1. imaginary events produced while sleeping2. a hope or wishSynonyms: figment, hallucination, illusion, visionAntonyms: fact, realitydream (v.)Definition: to form or see imaginary eventsSynonyms: fancy, fantasize, imagine, pictureRead this sentence.Because I have won the state championship three times, being a strong and successful athlete isn’t my dream, it’s my _________.Based on the thesaurus entry, which antonym for the word “dream” will best complete this sentence?

Take a look at this online dictionary entry.recentEtymologyLatin recentisPronunciation/”r\i:s@nt/Audio (US)Adjective1. Having happened a short while ago.2. Up-to-date, not old-fashioned or dated.Derived termsrecentlyrecent memoryAnagramscenter, centre, Centre, tenrecTo hear how a word is pronounced, the best resource to use is