WorksheetsVocabulary in Context: Synonyms/Antonyms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Everyone turned to look at the arrogant customer who spoke to the manager in a self-important tone.
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The medicine that Nina is taking is very potent. It is so powerful that she must not take it for more than a week.
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After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom.
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Some overweight people are called furtive eaters because they eat large quantities of food in secret.
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A con artist was apparently very believable as he went door to door telling a plausible story about having his wallet stolen and needing twenty dollars to get home.
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The first step in reaching a peace agreement was to set up a dialog between the two sides. Without discussion, peace was impossible.
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You cannot coerce people into learning. If they are not interested, it is impossible to force them.
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While Ved may not be affluent by American standards, he is rich compared to many people in his homeland of India.
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Some tests are necessary to verify that a virus is present. One is never enough to prove a virus exists.
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The diversity of the population of the United States is the result of accepting immigrants from a wide variety of cultures and nations.
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After his accident, Brad expected an in-depth examination at the hospital. Instead, a doctor gave him a quick, superficial check up and said, "You're fine."
lacking depth
complicated
satisfactory
A temporary cough is nothing to worry about, but a chronic one can be a sign of a serious illness.
continuing
brief
mild
When liquor sales were prohibited by the Eighteenth Amendment, alcohol became more popular with some people than it had been when it was allowed.
permitted
defined
forbidden
"What we need is an innovative idea!" cried the leader. "All I've heard so far are the same old ones."
new
traditional
loud
The class was in turmoil when only the substitute teacher was there, but it quickly came to order once the principal entered the room.
peace
confusion
attendance
In ordinary life, people's facial expressions are spontaneous. However, actors must learn to use planned ways of showing emotion.
varied
unplanned
hidden
A computer novice is lucky if he or she knows someone who is an expert and is willing to offer advice.
child
friend
beginner
Some patients drop out of drug rehab programs before completing them. Instead of making progress, they may then revert to previous bad habits.
say no
improve
go back
Our Constitution would be in danger if all Americans were indifferent to it. However, history has shown that concerned citizens will always come forward to defend it.
insulted by
aware of
uninterested in
In warfare, as in chess, impulsive actions will fail. To win in either case, carefully thought-out moves are needed.
fearful
unplanned
strong
