Synonyms Lesson

Gregory tried to ___________his excitement when his opponent was eliminated from the Spelling Bee.

• pacify

• suppress

• consolidate

• surmise

Which words are synonyms for pacify?

• soothe

• calm

• please

• aggravate

Many world leaders tried to _____________ Hitler by giving him some of what he wanted in order to avoid war. This ended up backfiring on them.

• suppress

• pacify

• commotion

• verify

Name a synonym for opponent

What is a synonym for "Nimble"?

• Clumsy

• Slow

• Agile

• Heavy

What is a synonym for "wary"?

• careless

• confident

• cautious

• brave

What is a synonym for "swindle"?

• Help

• Cheat

• Donate

• Support

What is a synonym for "Covet"?

• Ignore

• Despise

• Envy

• Reject

What is a synonym for "condemn"?

• Praise

• Approve

• Denounce

• Compliment

What is a synonym for "ludicrous"?

• reasonable

• absurd

• serious

• sensible