Vocabulary Unit 18

Mark's apology was genuine. Synonym for genuine is

• Pathetic

• Sincere

• Restrained

• Grudging

A murmur of dissent rose in the room. Synonym of dissent is

• Approval

• Regreat

• Disagreement

• Sympathy

The games commenced at eleven. Synonym for commenced is

• ended

• halted

• paused

• began

The boss commended them for their good work. Synonym for commended is

• praised

• criticized

• esteemed

• dismissed

Emma hoaxed us all with her story about the snake. Synonym for hoaxed is

• frightened

• impressed

• fooled

• entertained

This wheelchair is easy to manipulate. Synonym for manipulate is

• produce

• transport

• assemble

• operate

His earnest explanation satisfied his mother. Synonym for earnest is

• Detailed

• tearful

• serious

• regretful

The visitors were given a cordial welcome. Antonym for cordial is

• warm

• hostile

• extravagant

• discreet

We ended the day in a mood of exhilaration. Antonym for exhilaration is

• gloom

• satisfaction

• benevolence

• nostalgia

My remarks were met with skepticism. Antonym for skepticism is

• silence

• support

• hostility

• affection