Wordly Wise: Lesson 6 Test

Find a synonym for each bold word.

The alarm roused Mr. Ramirez at 6:00 a.m.

• woke

• entertained

• annoyed

• surprised

Find a synonym for the bold faced word.

"Don't meddle in other people's business," my grandmother said.

• help

• investigate

• listen

• interfere

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The actor gave a cry of agony.

• welcome

• delight

• pain

• fear

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We braced ourselves for the grim news.

• joyous

• disturbing

• foolhardy

• interesting

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The steadfast soldier stayed on watch through the night.

• sleepy

• loyal

• hungry

• patient

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I used to loathe lima beans.

• love

• cultivate

• hate

• preserve

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The Underground Railroad helped harbor enslaved people escaping from the south.

• shelter

• pursue

• capture

• return

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The pony seemed monstrous next to the child.

• evil

• unreal

• ugly

• huge

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College costs are escalating.

• dropping

• rising

• low

• shocking

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We learned the Chinese character for "man."

• person

• actor

• word

• symbol