Definition:
A situation that is exciting or distressing OR a serious play or show
Sentences:
My sister is a drama queen.Ā – Dylan
We used to do drama with Miss Sage. – Biraj
It is dramatic at the dramatic play because it’s exciting and you role play. – Bella
Synonyms:
play, melodrama, crisis, tragedy, spectacle, theatrics
Antonyms:
non-fiction, truth , calm, boredom, peaceful, dull
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Definition:
Something that is imaginary.
Sentences:
Trolls are mythical creatures. – Dylan
There are lots of mythical creatures on Minecraft. – Benjamin
Dragons are mythical creatures.šĀ – Lucas H
Synonyms:
created, fable, fantasy, imaginary, legendary, pretend, untrue, whimsical, made-up
Antonyms:
factual, historical, true, real
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Definition:
To behave or feel silly and ridiculous.
Sentences:
Alana, Bella and myself felt foolish that we weren’t prepared for our circus performance. – Narges
I was foolish when I walked into a lamp post and it my face hurt for the rest of the day. – Ekam
My little brother was very foolish this morning because he wanted to do his hair and it looked ridiculous. – Bella
Synonyms:
absurd, brainless, crazy, silly, kooky, ludicrous, mad, stupid, wacky, unwise, senseless
Antonyms:
careful, cautious, sensible, serious, thoughtful, unfoolish, wise, logical
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Definition:
Something that is not allowed.
Sentences:
My dog is forbidden to jump up. – Charlotte
I’m forbidden to go places by myself. -Bella
It’s not fair that mum forbids me from eating chocolate when she gets to.Ā – Maisy
Synonyms:
ban, block, cancel, deny, exclude, oppose, taboo, restrict
Antonyms:
allow, approve, authorize,Ā permit, sanction
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Definition:
Something unpleasant or unlucky.
Sentences:
It was unfortunate because I was sick and I couldn’t go to gymnastics. – Bella
My little brother wanted to play but I said “unfortunately I can’t play today.” – Lucas
I know a movie called A Series of unfortunate events. – Alana
Synonyms:
cursed, ill-fated, doomed, jinxed,Ā ruined, unsuccessful, regrettable, troubled
Antonyms:
fortunate, good, happy, lucky, timely
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Definition:
If you insist that something should be done, you say so very firmly and refuse to give in.
Sentences:
Mrs Smyth insists us to do Padlet sentences. – Emma
I insist you to go to the shop. – Taneya
I insist that you that you should clean up your bedroom.Ā – Narges
Synonyms:
be firm, demand, persist, declare, urge, request, lay down the law
Antonyms:
endure, forget, tolerate, retract
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Definition:
Someone who thinks bad thingsĀ are going toĀ happen.
Sentences:
Mummy gets pessimistic when it rains. – Emma
I am pessimistic for a test because I think I am going to get all the words wrong.š§. – Amarni
I am pessimistic when I try new things. – Alana
Synonyms:
bleak, cynical, dejected, discouraged, gloomy, glum, hopeless, worried, troubled
Antonyms:
confident, optimistic, trusting, happy
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Definition:
A fraction is a smaller piece of a whole.
Sentences:
Can I please have a fraction of pizza?- Amarni
I had a fraction of a sausage. – Rosa
One second I’m here next second I’m not. I can move in a fraction of a second. – John
Synonyms:
bite, chunk,Ā division, fragment, half, piece, share, section
Antonyms:
total, entirety, whole
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Definition:
Someone who is glum is sad and quiet because they are disappointed or unhappy about something.
Sentences:
Travis looked glum in the Word of the Week video! – John
My brother is always glum when he doesn’t get milk.- Rosa
My brother is glum because he is sick. – Emma
Synonyms:
blue, dejected, down, gloomy, low, sad, sulky, depressed, unhappy
Antonyms:
happy, joyful, light-hearted, upbeat, encouraged
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