Synonyms
Name
That Makes Sense
A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.
Circle the synonym of the underlined word. Use a dictionary for help.
1. extract the tooth
2. pretentious display
3. sullen child
a. fill
a. private
a. gloomy
b. replace
b. outstanding
b. sleepy
c. remove
c. creative
c. rude
d. clean
d. showy
d. tired
4. tranquil scene
5. horrific event
6. empty vessel
a. peaceful
a. humorous
a. garbage can
b. exciting
b. official
b. notebook
c. boring
c. terrible
c. classroom
d. dangerous
d. honorable
d. ship
7. perilous journey
8. savory dish
9. dynamic speaker
a. transcontinental
a. ceramic
a. boring
b. very brief
b. tasty
b. knowledgeable
c. extended
c. Spanish
c. energetic
d. dangerous
d. salty
d. humorous
10. cordial welcome
11. valiant effort
12. tremulous feeling
a. hasty
a. complicated
a. fearful
b. friendly
b. careless
b. sad
c. formal
c. cowardly
c. eager
d. written
d. courageous
d. discouraged
On another sheet of paper, write a paragraph describing a tranquil scene or a perilous journey.
Try to make a vivid picture for whomever reads or hears your story.
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