Question

A page from a thesaurus with a list of synonyms and antonyms for the words entertain (both definitions) and enthrall.
For each sentence, choose the word that best replaces the underlined word or phrase.

Martina never entertained the idea of traveling.


Jada entertained his son with toys and songs for hours on end.


The kids were not enthralled with Morty the Magician’s act.

Answer 1

Thesaurus entries (brief)

- entertain (1) = consider, hold in mind
- Synonyms: consider, contemplate, ponder, mull over, entertain the idea, harbor
- Antonyms: dismiss, reject, ignore

- entertain (2) = amuse, provide diversion
- Synonyms: amuse, delight, divert, charm, engage, occupy
- Antonyms: bore, tire, repel, disenchant

- enthrall = captivate, hold spellbound
- Synonyms: captivate, fascinate, mesmerize, enchant, grip
- Antonyms: bore, repel, disenchant, disappoint

Answers (best single-word replacements)

1) Martina never entertained the idea of traveling.
- Replacement: considered
- Reason: here "entertained" means "gave thought to," so "considered" fits.

2) Jada entertained his son with toys and songs for hours on end.
- Replacement: amused
- Reason: here "entertained" means "kept amused/diverted," so "amused" is best.

3) The kids were not enthralled with Morty the Magician’s act.
- Replacement: captivated (or unimpressed, not captivated)
- Reason: "enthralled" means "captivated/fascinated"; the negative sentence means they were not captivated — you can also say they were unimpressed.