The Fun They Had — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | Operated by machine | Automated |
| Sector | Area or region | Zone |
| Slot | A narrow opening; scheduled time | Gap |
| Crinkly | Having small folds or wrinkles | Wrinkled |
| Loftily | In a superior or condescending way | Arrogantly |
| Scornful | Showing contempt | Disdainful |
| Dispute | Argument, disagreement | Quarrel |
The Sound of Music — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Evoke | Bring to mind | Conjure |
| Orchestrate | Arrange music for an orchestra | Coordinate |
| Vibration | Rapid back-and-forth movement | Oscillation |
| Shehnai | An Indian woodwind instrument | — (proper noun) |
| Percussionist | One who plays percussion instruments | Drummer |
| Resonant | Having a deep, full sound | Sonorous |
| Maestro | A great musician or conductor | Master |
The Road Not Taken — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Diverged | Separated or branched off | Split |
| Undergrowth | Low plants growing under trees | Undergrowth |
| Hence | From this time; therefore | Henceforth |
| Trodden | Walked over | Trampled |
| Sigh | A long, deep breath expressing feeling | Breath |
| Wayward | Difficult to control | Unpredictable |
| Worn | Used and no longer fresh | Trodden |
If — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Impostor | A person pretending to be someone else | Deceiver |
| Sinew | A strong band of fibrous tissue (tendon) | Tendon |
| Knave | A dishonest person | Rogue |
| Forbear | To hold back from; endure patiently | Restrain |
| Virtue | Moral excellence | Goodness |
| Resilience | Ability to recover quickly | Toughness |
| Composure | Calmness of mind | Serenity |
The Dear Departed — Word Band
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Departed | Someone who has died (also: left) | Deceased |
| Mourning | Feeling of grief | Sorrow |
| Bereaved | Having lost a loved one | Grieving |
| Will | Legal document stating how assets are shared | Testament |
| Greedy | Having excessive desire for wealth | Avaricious |
| Hypocrite | A person pretending to have virtues they lack | Faker |
| Indignant | Feeling righteous anger | Offended |
A Triumph of Surgery — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Distraught | Very worried or upset | Distressed |
| Pampered | Given too much comfort | Spoiled |
| Listless | Lacking energy or enthusiasm | Lethargic |
| Gaunt | Thin, especially due to illness | Emaciated |
| Convalescence | Recovery from illness | Recuperation |
| Triumph | A great victory or achievement | Victory |
| Indulgence | Excessive enjoyment or tolerance | Over-pampering |
The Trees — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Cramped | Confined in a small space | Restricted |
| Shuffle | Move slowly with dragging feet | Scuffle |
| Strain | Make great efforts | Strive |
| Veranda | A roofed porch along the outside of a building | Porch |
| Lichen | A plant-like organism growing on surfaces | Moss-like growth |
| Domestication | Taming for household purposes | Taming |
| Liberation | Freedom from confinement | Freedom |
No Men Are Foreign — Word Bank
| Word | Meaning | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign | From another country | Alien |
| Strange | Unusual or from elsewhere | Unfamiliar |
| Labour | Hard work | Toil |
| Harvest | Gathering of crops | Reaping |
| Betray | Be disloyal to | Deceive |
| Pollute | Make dirty or harmful | Contaminate |
| Defiled | Made impure or dirty | Contaminated |
Common Antonym Pairs from All Chapters
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Foreign | Native |
| Triumph | Defeat |
| Patience | Impatience |
| Courage | Cowardice |
| Honest | Dishonest |
| Humble | Arrogant |
| Freedom | Captivity |
| Familiar | Strange |
| Vanity | Humility |
| Generous | Greedy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Vocabulary typically accounts for 8-10 marks — through synonym/antonym matching, fill in the blanks, and identify the word from definition questions.