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Synonyms Exercise

July 12, 2020 B1pdf

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1The impudent child antagonized his teachers. What can replace "impudent"?
Wrong!
"Insolent" means rude or disrespectful, like "impudent".
2Freedom of speech is an inalienable right. What can replace "inalienable"?
Wrong!
"Inviolable" means too important or protected to be taken away, like "inalienable".
3The singer was offended by the inattentive audience. What can replace "inattentive"?
Wrong!
"Distracted" means not paying attention, like "inattentive".
4The improvident heir quickly spent the family fortune. What can replace "improvident"?
Wrong!
"Spendthrift" means wasteful with money, like "improvident".
5It was an inauspicious moment to start. What can replace "inauspicious"?
Wrong!
"Unfavorable" means not likely to lead to success, like "inauspicious".
6She made some inane remarks about the weather. What can replace "inane"?
Wrong!
"Ridiculous" means silly or foolish, like "inane".
7The guest delivered an impromptu speech. What can replace "impromptu"?
Wrong!
"Improvised" means done without preparation, like "impromptu".
8There we came across many impoverished children. What can replace "impoverished"?
Wrong!
"Destitute" means extremely poor, like "impoverished".
9The nuptial ceremony was very brief. What can replace "nuptial"?
Wrong!
"Matrimonial" means related to marriage, like "nuptial".
10The room was filled with noxious fumes. What can replace "noxious"?
Wrong!
"Harmful" means damaging or poisonous, like "noxious".
11Some animals are nocturnal feeders. What can replace "nocturnal"?
Wrong!
"Nightly" means happening at night, like "nocturnal" in this context.
12How can he be nonchalant in all this trouble? What can replace "nonchalant"?
Wrong!
"Unaffected" means calm and not showing emotion, like "nonchalant".

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  1. The impudent child antagonized his teachers. What can replace “impudent”? — insolent
  2. Freedom of speech is an inalienable right. What can replace “inalienable”? — inviolable
  3. The singer was offended by the inattentive audience. What can replace “inattentive”? — distracted
  4. The improvident heir quickly spent the family fortune. What can replace “improvident”? — spendthrift
  5. It was an inauspicious moment to start. What can replace “inauspicious”? — unfavorable
  6. She made some inane remarks about the weather. What can replace “inane”? — ridiculous
  7. The guest delivered an impromptu speech. What can replace “impromptu”? — improvised
  8. There we came across many impoverished children. What can replace “impoverished”? — destitute
  9. The nuptial ceremony was very brief. What can replace “nuptial”? — matrimonial
  10. The room was filled with noxious fumes. What can replace “noxious”? — harmful
  11. Some animals are nocturnal feeders. What can replace “nocturnal”? — nightly
  12. How can he be nonchalant in all this trouble? What can replace “nonchalant”? — unaffected

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