Question

iv. antonyms
circle the item that means the opposite of the boldface word.

1. frustrate my search

a. explain
b. assist
c. hamper
d. complete

1. a marginal playera. experienced

b. borderline
c. injured
d. key

1. scrimped on the refreshments

a. splurged on
b. paid for
c. gloated over
d. economized on

1. a makeshift shelter

a. filthy
b. crude
c. permanent
d. portable

Explanation:

1. “frustrate” means to prevent (someone) from achieving something. “assist” means to help. So “assist” is the antonym.
2. “marginal” means minor or not central. “key” means important or central. So “key” is the antonym.
3. “scrimped on” means to be very economical. “splurged on” means to spend a lot of money. So “splurged on” is the antonym.
4. “makeshift” means temporary. “permanent” means lasting. So “permanent” is the antonym.

Answer:

1. b. assist
2. d. key
3. a. splurged on
4. c. permanent