Synonyms Practice 9

The old man was too feeble to sit down at his table and write his letter, so his nephew wrote down what he wanted to say.

• tired

• weak

• timid

• blind

• crazy

This animal has a ferocious appearance and sometimes a combative nature.

• grim

• harmful

• savage

• harsh

• docile

Spies generally use fictitious names when they deal with the enemies.

• foul

• false

• real

• foreign

• cogent

Students have to fill out many forms before beginning classes.

• complete

• eliminate

• produce

• distribute

• apply for

The man neglected to file his income tax form and therefore had to pay a fine.

• penalty

• failure

• promise

• refusal

• praise

Gasoline is fired by spark plugs in the engine.

• excited

• ignited

• scorched

• struck

• extinguished

The fitness of a person depends upon the amount of food, exercise, and rest he gets.

• readiness

• eligibility

• health

• preparation

• offence

Supporters of no-fault automobile insurance believe it corrects flaws in the older system, which requires that blame be determined before claims are settled.

• amenities

• defects

• discrepancies

• ingredients

• instruments

It is useless to attempt to flee from every danger; some risks must be taken, be it an individual or a nation.

• hide oneself

• run away

• protect oneself

• hesitate

• deal with

Earth is just the right distance from the sun to maintain the conditions for life to flourish.

• commence

• thrive

• flounder

• vegetate

• wither