SYNONYMS
Which word is a synonym for diligent?
A) Lazy
B) Hardworking
C) Clumsy
D) Forgetful
B) Hardworking
What is the antonym of scarce?
A) Rare B) Abundant C) Small D) Unique
B) Abundant
The root bio means:
A) Earth B) Life C) Time D) Self
B) Life
What does candid mean?
A) Shy B) Honest C) Indirect D) Rude
B) Honest
The student gave a very ______ excuse for being late.
A) plausible B) obvious C) forgetful D) reckless
A) plausible
Which word is a synonym for elated?
A) Angry
B) Tired
C) Joyful
D) Confused
C) Joyful
What is the antonym of expand?
A) Inflate B) Extend C) Contract D) Continue
C) Contract
The root chrono means:
A) Space B) Sound C) Time D) Energy
C) Time
What does meticulous mean?
A) Lazy B) Confused C) Careful D) Fast
C) Carefu
His ______ behavior made him unpopular with the group.
A) modest B) arrogant C) sincere D) clumsy
B) arrogant
Which word is a synonym for succinct?
A) Wordy
B) Brief
C) Detailed
D) Vague
B) Brief
What is the antonym of fragile?
A) Strong B) Soft C) Breakable D) Brittle
A) Strong
The root graph means:
A) Measure B) Heat C) Draw or Write D) Word
C) Draw or Write
What does innovate mean?
A) To invent B) To fix C) To repair D) To hide
A) To invent
The scientist had a ______ understanding of the topic.
A) shallow B) profound C) rushed D) vague
B) profound
Which word is a synonym for benevolent?
A) Kind
B) Wicked
C) Lazy
D) Honest
A) Kind
What is the antonym of vivid?
A) Clear B) Bright C) Dull D) Intense
C) Dull
The root bene means:
A) Bad B) Good C) Around D) Within
B) Good
What does reluctant mean?
A) Willing B) Eager C) Hesitant D) Carefree
C) Hesitant
The coach’s speech helped to ______ the players’ confidence.
A) confuse B) criticize C) bolster D) minimize
C) bolster
Which word is a synonym for obsolete?
A) Brand-new
B) Outdated
C) Famous
D) Repetitive
B) Outdated
What is the antonym of hostile?
A) Friendly B) Angry C) Wild D) Distant
A) Friendly
The root auto means:
A) Vehicle B) One C) Fast D) Self
D) Self
What does vindicate mean?
A) To accuse B) To blame C) To clear from blame D) To hide
C) To clear from blame
The museum featured a ______ of ancient artifacts.
A) destruction B) dismissal C) collection D) mistake
C) collection
Which word is a synonym for timid?
A) Brave B) Shy C) Loud D) Wild
B) Shy
What is the antonym of reluctant?
A) Eager B) Lazy C) Resistant D) Silent
A) Eager
The root geo means:
A) Air B) Earth C) Fire D) Sky
B) Earth
What does exuberant mean?
A) Excited B) Bored C) Cautious D) Calm
A) Excited
Her ______ nature made her well-liked by everyone.
A) hostile B) amiable C) stubborn D) rigid
B) amiable
Which word is a synonym for nimble?
A) Clumsy B) Slow C) Agile D) Heavy
C) Agile
What is the antonym of generous?
A) Selfish B) Poor C) Careless D) Arrogant
A) Selfish
The root meter means:
A) Sound B) Pattern C) Measure D) Form
C) Measure
What does alleviate mean?
A) To worsen B) To argue C) To reduce D) To ignore
C) To reduce
They reached a ______ after hours of discussion.
A) conflict B) consequence C) conclusion D) consensus
D) consensus
Which word is a synonym for deceive?
A) Trust B) Reveal C) Trick D) Defend
C) Trick
What is the antonym of accept?
A) Welcome B) Acknowledge C) Reject D) Include
C) Reject
The root therm means:
A) Cold B) Heat C) Water D) Energy
D) Energy
What does revere mean?
A) To fear B) To admire deeply C) To avoid D) To defeat
B) To admire deeply
The children were ______ by the magician’s tricks.
A) ignored B) disturbed C) mesmerized D) reluctant
C) mesmerized
Which word is a synonym for vital?
A) Useless B) Necessary C) Optional D) Delicate
B) Necessary
What is the antonym of logical?
A) Rational B) Factual C) Illogical D) Irrational
C) Illogical
The root phon means:
A) Sound B) Write C) Light D) Look
A) Sound
What does lucid mean?
A) Clear B) Confusing C) Hidden D) Slow
A) Clear
The smell was so ______ that it filled the whole house.
A) pleasant B) pungent C) vague D) faint
B) pungent
Which word is a synonym for precise?
A) Careless B) Unclear C) Exact D) Rough
C) Exact
What is the antonym of transparent?
A) Opaque B) Fragile C) Translucent D) Dull
A) Opaque
The root logy means:
A) Thinking B) Naming C) Study of D) Telling
C) Study of
What does ambiguous mean?
A) Obvious B) Certain C) Unclear D) Simple
C) Unclear
The teacher asked the students to write a ______ essay on the topic.
A) confused B) coherent C) bland D) abrupt
B) coherent