Antonyms Fill in the puzzle with the words that mean the opposite www Have Fun Teaching com ACROSS DOWN 1 Opposite of Quiet 5 Opposite of Run
Find a word for each crossword clue that is a synonym or antonym of the word provided You may use a thesaurus to help you find these synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms Crossword Puzzle In this crossword puzzle, correctly place an antonym (a word opposite in meaning) for each of the given words CCSS: 4 V 5c; 5
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Literature & Language Arts
Grades 6-8
Crossword Puzzle: Find Synonyms and Antonyms
As you know, a synonym is a word or phrase that means the same or nearly the same as another word. An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Many words have LOTS of synonyms or antonyms. For instance, the word large has synonyms like huge, enormous, gargantuan, mammoth, and big. It also has antonyms like small, tiny, little, and minuscule.
Directions
Use your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms to complete the crossword puzzle on the next page. Find a word for each crossword clue that is a synonym or antonym of the word provided. You may use a thesaurus to help you find these synonyms and antonyms. Match the number of each clue provided to the numbered boxes placed across or down.
Word Bank
Barricade
Quell
Passive
Kindle
Vile
Impending
Zeal
Meticulous
Luminous
Hasten
Verbose
Falter
Scarcity
Eavesdrop
Abate
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Crossword Challenge
Across Down
2. Antonym of Apathy
5. Antonym of Abundance
8. Synonym of Thorough
10. Synonym of Overhear
12. Synonym of Suppress
13. Synonym of Roadblock
15. Synonym of Ignite
1. Synonym of Hesitate
3. Antonym of Dim
4. Synonym of Wordy
6. Synonym of Accelerate
7. Antonym of Dynamic
9. Synonym of Imminent
11. Synonym of Nasty
14. Synonym of Wane
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Answer Key
Across Down
2. Zeal
5. Scarcity
8. Meticulous
10. Eavesdrop
12. Quell
13. Barricade
15. Kindle
1. Falter
3. Luminous
4. Verbose
6. Hasten
7. Passive
9. Impending
11. Vile
14. Abate
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