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Synonyms: Select the word nearest in meaning

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The judge showed compassion for the old woman but penalized the young thief with great severity.

a)

respect

b)

regret

c)

pity

d)

courtesy

2.

The manager was determined in his decision to close the company

a)

defiant

b)

anxious

c)

resolute

d)

high-handed

3.

He has shown great enthusiasm in his approach to his work.

a)

zeal

b)

co-operation

c)

patience

d)

willingness

4.

It is your sense of industry which will propel you towards success.

a)

work

b)

diligence

c)

competence

d)

keenness

5.

All your inconsiderate actions have agitated most of the workers in this company.

a)

perturbed

b)

annoyed

c)

disappointed

d)

angered

6.

I find that there is a decline or breakdown in sound values and morality in most affluent societies.

a)

modern

b)

wealthy

c)

developed

d)

aristocratic

7.

I know you will be impartial in dealing with this controversial matter.

a)

indifferent

b)

prejudicial

c)

objective

d)

decisive

8.

The teacher demanded strict adherence to the rules of the school and punished those who resisted them.

a)

conformity

b)

respect

c)

submission

d)

agreement

9.

With great reluctance he divulged the secret plan to join another team.

a)

explained

b)

revealed

c)

related

d)

declared

10.

Good eating and exercise will help tp lengthen your life.

a)

enrich

b)

propel

c)

enlarge

d)

prolong

11.

During this period of crisis we expect your counsel in making decisions.

a)

assurance

b)

support

c)

decisiveness

d)

advice

12.

Your indolence has certainly frustrated all your friends.

a)

obstinacy

b)

immaturity

c)

sluggishness

d)

attitude

13.

This restaurant always boasts of their delicious buffet dinners.

a)

lavish

b)

wonderful

c)

sumptuous

d)

nutritious

14.

In matters relating to your country your sense of loyalty is always expected.

a)

patriotism

b)

altruism

c)

dedication

d)

duty

15.

We have an ample supply of food for this journey.

a)

entire

b)

adequate

c)

enormous

d)

unlimited

16.

As soon as the water subsides, I am going outdoors to find out.

a)

rises

b)

settles

c)

lessens

d)

sinks

17.

She had not expected such a ferocious sound

a)

wild

b)

strong

c)

loud

d)

fierce

18.

The house looked grey and unfamiliar and her head ached from the stench of kerosene lanterns and the lack of air.

a)

weird

b)

unpopular

c)

strange

d)

unwelcoming

19.

Clouds still towered menacingly about the sky.

a)

darkly

b)

threateningly

c)

strangely

d)

harmfully

20.

Tons of rain deluged the town.

a)

drowned

b)

flooded

c)

blocked

d)

covered