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What does the term 'mothballed' refer to?
What does the term 'mothballed' refer to?
Which word describes a feeling of deep sadness?
Which word describes a feeling of deep sadness?
What does 'jollification' mean?
What does 'jollification' mean?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'eternal'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'eternal'?
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What does 'pensive' imply about a person’s state of mind?
What does 'pensive' imply about a person’s state of mind?
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Which of the following is a synonym for 'narcissistic'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'narcissistic'?
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What is the antonym of 'lulling'?
What is the antonym of 'lulling'?
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Which word means a line or ridge produced on paper by folding?
Which word means a line or ridge produced on paper by folding?
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What is a synonym for 'supernatural'?
What is a synonym for 'supernatural'?
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What does 'thrash' mean?
What does 'thrash' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'bewildering'?
What is the meaning of 'bewildering'?
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Which of the following is an antonym of 'exhilaration'?
Which of the following is an antonym of 'exhilaration'?
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Which word refers to a temporary solution?
Which word refers to a temporary solution?
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What is the antonym of 'suspense'?
What is the antonym of 'suspense'?
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Which of the following best describes 'smudge'?
Which of the following best describes 'smudge'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe & Horror Short Stories
- Inquisitive: Curious, eager to learn; Antonym: uninterested
- Mothballed: Stored, not used; Synonym: freeze, halt; Antonym: released
- Jollification: Merry-making; Synonym: party; Antonym: failure
- Shan't: Shall not; Synonym: shouldn't; Antonym: shall
- Nymph: Mythological creature, fairy; Synonym: mermaid; Antonym: not a mythological creature
- Melancholy: Pensive sadness; Synonym: dejection; Antonym: happiness
- Pensive: Deep thought; Synonym: concerned with; Antonym: unconcerned, uninterested
- Eternal: Lasting forever; Synonyms: infinite, forever, undying; Antonym: limited, temporary
- Trooped: Came or went together; Synonyms: march, migrate; Antonym: slow, walking alone, solitary
- Mantelpiece: Structure around a fireplace; Synonym: shelf
- Shaggy: Long, thick, rough hair; Synonyms: messy, unkempt; Antonym: clean-cut
- Glossy: Shiny, well-polished; Synonyms: polished, clean; Antonyms: dark, matte
- Lulling: Causing to sleep; Synonyms: resting, drowsy; Antonyms: awaken, energetic, alert
- Empathy: Ability to understand others' feelings; Synonyms: sympathy, regard; Antonyms: apathy, disregard
- Narcissistic: Self-centered, unable to see others' equality; Synonyms: self-centered, self-absorbed; Antonyms: empathetic, caring
Vocabulary Study Notes: Horror Short Stories
- Anticipation: Expectation or prediction; Synonyms: prediction, expectation; Antonyms: disbelief, doubt
- Crease: Line or ridge; Synonyms: fold, pressurizing; Antonyms: flat, pressed
- Crevice: Narrow opening; Synonyms: canyon, crack; Antonyms: enclosed, sealed
- Dread: Await with fear; Synonyms: scared, horrified; Antonyms: excited, confident
- Inhale: Breathing in; Synonyms: sniff, draw in; Antonyms: exhale, suffocate
- Resolution: Firm decision; Synonyms: choose, resolve; Antonyms: unresolved, hesitation
- Supernatural: Beyond natural laws; Synonyms: mythical, paranormal; Antonyms: common, earthly
- Smudge: Blurred mark; Synonyms: smear, stain; Antonyms: clean, clear
- Suspense: Excited uncertainty; Synonyms: thrill, anxiety; Antonyms: continuation, certainty
- Wander: Move aimlessly; Synonyms: stroll, drift; Antonyms: still, settle
Vocabulary Study Notes: General Vocabulary
- Mangled: Severely damaged; Synonyms: disfigured, amputated; Antonyms: unbroken, repaired
- Bewildering: Perplexing; Synonyms: puzzling, muddled; Antonyms: sound, valid
- Overrule: Reject; Synonyms: refuse, ignore; Antonyms: approve, allow
- Triumph: Great victory; Synonyms: win, success; Antonyms: forfeit, loss
- Sprawling: Spreading out; Synonyms: diverted, scattered; Antonyms: restricting, returning
- Murmurs: Soft mutter; Synonyms: quiet, whisper; Antonyms: bellow, shouting
- Thrash: Violent movement; Synonyms: crash, beat up; Antonyms: calm, depressed
- Makeshift: Temporary; Synonyms: temporary, substitute; Antonyms: permanent, forever
- Irresistible: Tempting; Synonyms: tempting, desirable; Antonyms: escapable, resistable
- Exhilaration: Feeling of excitement; Synonyms: high spirits, joy; Antonyms: dull, upsetting
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Test your understanding of vocabulary from 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' and selected horror short stories. This quiz includes definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples to deepen your understanding of these terms.
