Read the following sentences and from the given options choose the word that can replace the given keyword.
1The prisoner's life was full of hardship and exertion. Here the word "exertion" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "exertion" is "travail" because it means hard or painful work.
2The comedian's mockery of a senator making a speech was riotously funny. Here the word "mockery" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "mockery" is "travesty" because it can mean a ridiculous imitation.
3In time of war, sedition is a crime punishable by death. The word "sedition" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "sedition" is "treason" because both words refer to serious disloyalty against a government.
4Freezing rain made the road precarious. The word "precarious" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "precarious" is "treacherous" because both can describe something dangerously unsafe.
5The sinner prayed that his misdeeds would be forgiven. Here the word "misdeeds" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "misdeeds" is "transgressions" because both mean wrong actions.
6Which words are synonyms of "temporary"?
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The synonyms for "temporary" are "transient", "transitory", and "ephemeral" because they all mean lasting only a short time.
7The heat and lack of sleep made everyone sluggish. Here the word "sluggish" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "sluggish" is "torpid" because it means slow or inactive.
8The principal delivered a tirade to the disobedient students. Here the word "tirade" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "tirade" is "diatribe" because both mean a long, angry speech of criticism.
9Even though she had plenty of money, the old woman was very frugal. Here the word "frugal" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "frugal" is "thrifty" because both mean careful with money.
10He was so tight-lipped that no one knew whether he enjoyed the party or not. Here the word "tight-lipped" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "tight-lipped" is "taciturn" because both describe someone who says very little.
11Stand up and fight for your rights instead of being submissive. Here the word "submissive" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "submissive" is "docile" because both describe someone who is easily led or controlled.
12The mighty housing development dwarfed the rest of the neighborhood. Here the word "mighty" can be replaced by ............... .
Wrong!
The best synonym for "mighty" is "stupendous" because it can mean extremely large or impressive.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The prisoner’s life was full of hardship and exertion. Here the word “exertion” can be replaced by travail .
- The comedian’s mockery of a senator making a speech was riotously funny. Here the word “mockery” can be replaced by travesty .
- In time of war, sedition is a crime punishable by death. The word “sedition” can be replaced by treason .
- Freezing rain made the road precarious. The word “precarious” can be replaced by treacherous .
- The sinner prayed that his misdeeds would be forgiven. Here the word “misdeeds” can be replaced by transgressions .
- Which words are synonyms of “temporary”? — transient / transitory / ephemeral
- The heat and lack of sleep made everyone sluggish. Here the word “sluggish” can be replaced by torpid .
- The principal delivered a tirade to the disobedient students. Here the word “tirade” can be replaced by diatribe .
- Even though she had plenty of money, the old woman was very frugal. Here the word “frugal” can be replaced by thrifty .
- 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 .
- Stand up and fight for your rights instead of being submissive. Here the word “submissive” can be replaced by docile .
- The mighty housing development dwarfed the rest of the neighborhood. Here the word “mighty” can be replaced by stupendous .
