Synonyms: Select the word nearest in meaning

The judge showed compassion for the old woman but penalized the young thief with great severity.

• respect

• regret

• pity

• courtesy

The manager was determined in his decision to close the company

• defiant

• anxious

• resolute

• high-handed

He has shown great enthusiasm in his approach to his work.

• zeal

• co-operation

• patience

• willingness

It is your sense of industry which will propel you towards success.

• work

• diligence

• competence

• keenness

All your inconsiderate actions have agitated most of the workers in this company.

• perturbed

• annoyed

• disappointed

• angered

I find that there is a decline or breakdown in sound values and morality in most affluent societies.

• modern

• wealthy

• developed

• aristocratic

I know you will be impartial in dealing with this controversial matter.

• indifferent

• prejudicial

• objective

• decisive

The teacher demanded strict adherence to the rules of the school and punished those who resisted them.

• conformity

• respect

• submission

• agreement

With great reluctance he divulged the secret plan to join another team.

• explained

• revealed

• related

• declared

Good eating and exercise will help tp lengthen your life.

• enrich

• propel

• enlarge

• prolong