ELA8 Vocabulary Week 3 - Study Guide

Choose the best synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.

We laughed at the shenanigans of the comedian.

• antics

• frugal

• detriment

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His opponent was a sworn supporter of higher taxes.

• avowed

• congested

• durable

Choose the best synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence. There was a lot of chitchat among the teammates after the game.

• banter

• antics

• enterprising

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We should be willing to share our plentiful food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world.

• bountiful

• frugal

• durable

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The doctor grew very concerned when the patient's lungs became packed with fluid.

• congested

• durable

• enterprising

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An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great hindrance to you in any career you may choose.

• detriment

• banter

• durable

Choose the best antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.

Orders for fleeting goods such as computers and cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our economy.

• durable

• frugal

• detriment

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The creative hostess made vigorous plans for the company.

• enterprising

• frugal

• congested

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His income was small, but his thrifty living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years.

• frugal

• congested

• bountiful

Choose the best synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.

I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, so I walked through the darkened room very cautiously.

• gingerly

• avowed

• enterprising