Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 16

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Inside the cave, they were struck with awe.

• terror

• anxiety

• joy

• wonder

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. People’s memories often deceive them.

• assist

• trick

• confuse

• rescue

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. We reinforced the posts holding up the dock.

• replaced

• attached

• strengthened

• rotated

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. The sound of rain on the roof lulls me.

• soothes

• disturbs

• interests

• distracts

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. The two runners collided.

• crashed

• competed

• blundered

• tied

Find an ANTONYM for the underlined word. The steps down the cliff are treacherous.

• lofty

• secure

• dangerous

• crumbling

We reacted strongly to her stern words. Find an ANTONYM for the underlined word.

• somber

• kind

• idle

• terse

We’ll just have to improvise our dance. Find an ANTONYM for the underlined word.

• rehearse

• produce

• introduce

• revise

Christina had a placid smile on her face. Find an ANTONYM for the underlined word.

• affectionate

• lofty

• nervous

• extraordinary

Losing one’s job can be a catastrophe. Find an ANTONYM for the underlined word.

• disaster

• benefit

• defeat

• education