Vocabulary Development-Synonyms

1. If we ABOLISH corporal punishment in schools, the atmosphere will be more conducive to learning.

• resume
• tolerate
• discontinue
• condemn

2. The employer was AGITATED by the strike action taken by the employees.

• disappointed
• perturbed
• saddened
• pestered

3. Physical exercise and healthy eating will help to PROLONG your life.

• lengthen
• enrich
• promote
• assist

4. We have no sympathy for John because he has always been INSOLENT to his manager.

• indifferent
• unfriendly
• rude
• uncooperative

5. The INDUSTRIOUS workers were compensated for their efforts in completing the project.

• reliable
• enthusiastic
• diligent
• essential

6. Susan has always been ZEALOUS about her work and I am certain she will make good progress.

• busy
• pleased
• enthusiastic
• motivated

7. I am reluctant to tell you but I feel if you follow him the progress of work will be IMPEDED.

• unfinished
• hindered
• hastened
• gradual

8. I think there is a marked decline in morality among AFFLUENT societies.

• wealthy
• undeveloped
• uneducated
• modern

9. The prisoner struck the guard with a LETHAL weapon which sent him reeling to the ground.

• deadly
• sharp
• powerful
• dangerous

10. On your journey, you may face ADVERSE conditions.

• unhealthy
• unfavourable
• friendly
• dangerous