When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker,
they dilate.
Atonmym clues
Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her
year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.
Synonym context clue
My dog Buck travels everywhere with me. My friends canine, Buddy, travels everywhere with him too.
antonym
Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the
ocean.
example context clue
She likes to procrastinate, or delay, doing things until the last moment.
synonym
At night you can see constellations, or groups of stars, in the sky.
definition
He demonstrated how to make the recipe. He showed us everything from measuring the ingredients to serving it to guests.
examples
The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales
Definition context clue
We were happy that the slope was gradual rather than a steep incline.
antonyn
Burrowing animals such as moles, armadillos, and groundhogs all dig holes, tunnels, or homes in the ground.
example
Ecology, which is the study of organisms and the environment, should be important to everyone.
defintion
Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the
centuries.
Example context clue
In science we were studying marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
example
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