Antonyms 1 Flashcards
To surrender
to resist
The army surrendered when they ran out of snacks and couldn’t fight anymore.
Rough
smooth
The rough surface of the rock made it hard to climb, unlike the smooth slide at the playground.
To squander
to hoard/conserve/save
He decided to squander his allowance on candy instead of saving for a new toy.
Arrogant
humble/modest
The arrogant master thought he was the best cook, but everyone preferred his humble assistant’s cookies.
Acute
chronic
The acute illness lasted just 24 hours, unlike my brother’s chronic case of the giggles.
Pessimistic
optimistic/hopeful
The optimistic child hoped for sweets, while his pessimistic friend only saw vegetables.
Extravagant
thrifty/frugal/restrained
The extravagant man spent all his money on a giant inflatable dinosaur for his yard.
Generous
mean/selfish
The generous man helped his neighbor fix his bike, while the mean one just rode by.
Seldom
often
He visits seldom, only showing up at family dinners when dessert is served.
Vacant
occupied
The toilet is vacant, but the line outside is longer than a roller coaster ride!
Timid
bold
The timid kitten hid behind the curtain, while the bold puppy jumped into the pool.
Genuine
fake/counterfeit
The painting was genuine, unlike the fake one that was made from spaghetti.
Careful
slapdash/careless
The careful accountant counted the coins, while the slapdash one spilled them everywhere.
Supple
rigid/stiff
The supple limbs of the gymnast allowed her to do amazing flips, unlike my stiff attempts at cartwheels.
To advance
to retreat
The soldiers advanced bravely, while the scared cat retreated under the bed.
To attack
to defend
They attacked the town in the game, but their mom told them to defend their snacks instead.
Invaluable
worthless
Your help is invaluable, like having a map in a maze of Lego bricks!
Vice
virtue
Smoking is a vice that makes the superhero wish he had super breath!
Diligent
remiss/careless
The diligent student always finished her homework, while the careless one forgot it at home.
Agitated
calm
The agitated mother had lost her keys, while the calm dad found them in the fridge.
Despair
hope
The famine brought despair, but the children found hope in a box of cookies.
