Synonyms Exercise

Answers

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