Synonyms Exercise

Answers

1. The prisoner’s life was full of hardship and exertion. Here the word “exertion” can be replaced by travail.
2. The comedian’s mockery of a senator making a speech was riotously funny. Here the word “mockery” can be replaced by travesty.
3. In time of war, sedition is a crime punishable by death. The word “sedition” can be replaced by treason.
4. Freezing rain made the road precarious. The word “precarious” can be replaced by treacherous.
5. The sinner prayed that his misdeeds would be forgiven. Here the word “misdeeds” can be replaced by transgressions.
6. Which words are synonyms of “temporary”? — transient / transitory / ephemeral
7. The heat and lack of sleep made everyone sluggish. Here the word “sluggish” can be replaced by torpid.
8. The principal delivered a tirade to the disobedient students. Here the word “tirade” can be replaced by diatribe.
9. Even though she had plenty of money, the old woman was very frugal. Here the word “frugal” can be replaced by thrifty.
10. He was so tight-lipped that no one knew whether he enjoyed the party or not. Here the word “tight-lipped” can be replaced by taciturn.
11. Stand up and fight for your rights instead of being submissive. Here the word “submissive” can be replaced by docile.
12. The mighty housing development dwarfed the rest of the neighborhood. Here the word “mighty” can be replaced by stupendous.