Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson

Provide a synonym of the italicized word.

Barbara was a punctilious host.

• sloppy

• careless

• rude

• attentive

Provide a synonym of the italicized word.

Natalie's stories were full of extraneous details.

• irrelevant

• important

• necessary

• vital

Provide a synonym of the italicized word.

Aunt Edna had an adage ready for any occasion.

• fable

• slang

• idiom

• proverb

Provide a synonym of the italicized word.

It takes several weeks to recuperate from a fractured wrist.

• deteriorate

• weaken

• recover

• submit

Provide a synonym of the italicized word.

Insomniacs have to contend with many sleepless nights.

• relax

• struggle

• assist

• retreat

Provide an antonym for the italicized word.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to heart problems.

• lazy

• motionless

• sluggish

• active

Provide an antonym for the italicized word.

Sam regaled us with stories of his trip to New Zealand.

• bored

• entertained

• delighted

• amused

Provide an antonym for the italicized word.

Relations were tense with the best friends in contention for the same office.

• competition

• rivalry

• cooperation

• tournament

Provide an antonym for the italicized word.

Woody preferred to keep his room looking Spartan.

• luxurious

• simple

• frugal

• restrained

Provide an antonym for the italicized word.

His wry sense of humor often went unnoticed.

• amusing

• showy

• quiet

• understated