Lesson 4: Wordly Wise Book 6

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word.

The waves buffeted the cliff.

• splashed

• battered

• lapped

• misted

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The meaning of the essay is elusive.

• deep

• shallow

• clear

• obscure

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Firefighters may jeopardize their lives.

• insure

• protect

• shorten

• endanger

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The boat was moored to the dock.

• rowed

• tied

• pulled

• guided

The ground ropes kept the hot-air balloon stationary.

• full

• soaring

• still

• expanding

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Mr. Mooney swiveled in his chair.

• huddled

• revolved

• relaxed

• stirred

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The bank robber eluded the guards.

• escaped

• surprised

• tricked

• taunted

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The wind propelled the sailboat.

• stopped

• pounded

• sank

• catapulted

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The kite soon plummeted.

• dipped

• fell

• rose

• deteriorated

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Some plants are more flammable than others.

• difficult

• unattractive

• fireproof

• vivid