Wordly Wise 6 Test

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word:

The alarm roused Mr. Ramirez at 6:00 am.

• woke

• entertained

• annoyed

• surprised

"Don't meddle in other people's business." My grandmother said.

• help

• investigate

• listen

• interfere

The dog gave a yelp of agony

• welcome

• delight

• pain

• fear

We braced ourselves for the grim view.

• joyous

• disturbing

• foolhardy

• interesting

The steadfast soldier stayed on watch throughout the night.

• sleepy

• loyal

• hungry

• patient

I used to loathe lima beans

• love

• cultivate

• hate

• preserve

The Underground Railroad helped harbor slaves escaping from the south.

• shelter

• pursue

• capture

• return

The pony seemed monstrous next to the child.

• evil

• unreal

• ugly

• huge

College cost are escalating.

• dropping

• rising

• low

• shocking

We learned the Chinese character for "man."

• person

• actor

• word

• symbol