Word Relationships and Usage

Select the synonym of the word in bold.

Are the berries hard and green? If they are still firm, then they aren't ripe yet.

• firm

• green

• yet

• ripe

Select the synonym of the word in bold: Mrs. Barnett will announce the finalists of the art contest today. Next week, the principal will declare the grand prize winner.

• grand

• winner

• finalists

• declare

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

The fisherman left the smooth water of the sheltered harbor. Out on the open sea, rough waves tossed his boat back and forth.

• sheltered

• back

• rough

• harbor

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

Riding a bicycle is fun, but it can be dangerous. To stay safe while riding, always wear a helmet.

• fun

• safe

• wear

• always

To "counteract" something means to:

• Ignore it

• Enhance its effects

• Act against it to reduce its force or neutralize it

• Support it

Which word is related to "joy" in the same way "sorrow" is related to "grief"?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Fear

• Surprise

Which word has no connection to banish?

• remove

• expel

• deport

• hold

Which of the following words is related to "terrestrial"?

• Aquatic

• Celestial

• Earthly

• Aerial

Which word is related to "tranquil" in the same way "loud" is related to "noisy"?

• Peaceful

• Agitated

• Silent

• Chaotic

In a fictional world, a character is described as the opposite of "benevolent". Which word best describes this character?

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

• Compassionate