Roots Unit 8 Review

A well-known author used a _______ to publish her controversial book, ensuring her real name remained unknown.

• Homonym

• Pseudonym
• Synonym

• Acronym

The word “lead” (to guide) and “lead” (a type of metal) are an example of a ________.

• Acronym

• Synonym

• Homonym
• Antonym

Unlike his friendly and welcoming brother, David was known for his ________ attitude toward strangers.

• Hospitable

• Anonymous

• Hostile
• Synonymous

The teacher asked the students to find a word that had the opposite meaning of “vibrant,” which meant they were looking for a(n) ________.

• Homonym

• Acronym

• Synonym

• Antonym

The group advocating for mental health awareness was identified by the ________ “NAMI.”

• Synonym

• Acronym
• Pseudonym

• Antonym

The criminal took a ________ during the bank robbery to negotiate with the police.

• Hostage
• Synonym

The word “generous” is a ________ for “kind.”

• Homonym

• Synonym
• Antonym

• Acronym

Although she was known for being a cold and distant person, at the event, she acted in a surprisingly ________ manner.

• Hostile

• Anonymous

• Hospitable
• Hostage

The doctor rushed the patient to the ________ after noticing severe symptoms.

• Acronym

• Hospital
• Antonym

• Homonym

Which of the following pairs are NOT synonyms?

• Happy – Joyful

• Difficult – Hard

• Anonymous – Famous

• Silent – Quiet