Synonyms
Name
Vocabulary Stretchers
Circle the synonym for the underlined word.
1. eloquent speaker
2. natural phenomenon
3. compatible group
a. weak
a. marvel
a. noisy
b. abrasive
b. performer
b. small
c. articulate
c. traveler
c. agreeable
d. original
d. food additive
d. related
4. emphatic answer
5. impetuous decision
6. increase in revenue
a. sorrowful
a. unwise
a. garbage
b. untruthful
b. hasty
b. money
c. fascinating
c. clever
c. sunlight
d. forceful
d. harsh
d. pottery
7. arrogant attitude
8. insolent behavior
9. substantial increase
a. haughty
a. polite
a. standard
b. tricky
b. friendly
b. minimal
c. clever
c. formal
c. significant
d. nervous
d. rude
d. miniature
10. wary approach
11. taunt the dog
12. a remote island
a. haphazard
a. tease
a. famous
b. watchful
b. walk
b. superior
c. speedy
c. feed
c. faraway
d. bold
d. lead
d. nearby
13. a shrewd move
14. formidable enemy
15. an irate parent
a. gaudy
a. defeated
a. angry
b. sad
b. frightening
b. proud
c. weary
c. brave
c. strict
d. clever
d. emotionless
d. lenient
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9. c; 10. b; 11. a; 12. c; 13. d; 14. b;
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