Vocabulary Challenge: Synonyms and Antonyms

What is a synonym for 'adroit'?

• awkward

• clumsy

• inept

• Clever

What is an antonym for 'amicable'?

• cordial

• sociable

• hostile

• friendly

Use 'averse' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She is averse to eating healthy food.

• She is averse to taking risks in her investments.

• He is averse to watching movies.

• They are averse to traveling during the summer.

What is a synonym for 'belligerent'?

• friendly

• peaceful

• Truculent

• calm

Provide an antonym for 'benevolent'.

• Spiteful

• charitable

• generous

• kind-hearted

Create a sentence using 'cursory'.

• He took a cursory approach to the project details.

• They had a cursory discussion about the weather.

• The teacher provided a cursory explanation of the topic.

• She gave a cursory glance at the report before the meeting.

What does 'duplicity' mean? Provide a synonym.

• Double-dealing

• transparency

• sincerity

• honesty

Use 'extol' in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The teacher extolled the student's average performance in sports.

• The teacher extolled the student's mistakes during the presentation.

• The teacher extolled the importance of being quiet in class.

• The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work in front of the entire class.

What is an antonym for 'feasible'?

• practical

• Unworkable

• achievable

• Workable

Create a sentence using 'grimace'.

• She danced gracefully at the party.

• The child laughed with joy.

• She couldn't help but grimace after tasting the lemon.

• He smiled broadly at the joke.