Synonyms/Antonyms

What is a synonym for the underlined word?

The beautiful flowers are scarce in the winter.

• A. plentiful

• B. drab

• C. sparse

• D. colorful

What is a synonym for the underlined word?

A good story always has a conflict.

• A. clash

• B. event

• C. article

• D. triumph

What is an antonym for the underlined word?

Did the spray seem to repel the flies from the lunch area?

• A. capture

• B. attract

• C. elate

• D. drown

What is an antonym for the underlined word?

In some parts of the hospital, children are prohibited.

• A. banned

• B. fed

• C. babysat

• D. permitted

What is a synonym for the underlined word?

The plant needs an adequate amount of water to grow.

• A. small

• B. large

• C. bigger

• D. sufficient

What is an antonym for the underlined word?

The committee embraced the new policy.

• A. liked

• B. blended

• C. rejected

• D. adopted

What is an antonym for the underlined word?

We need to extinguish the campfire before we leave.

• A. kindle

• B. create

• C. prepare

• D. douse

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May I persuade you to go to college?

• A. select

• B. coax

• C. deny

• D. help

What is a synonym for the underlined word?

The child jovially swung on the playground.

• A. carefully

• B. noisily

• C. hesitantly

• D. merrily

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The rock star was humble when meeting her fans.

• A. distant

• B. happy

• C. conceited

• D. indifferent