Synonyms
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All the words are supposed to be synonyms, but one word in each group actually
belongs in one of the other groups. Cross out the word and write it in the correct group.
1. clumsy
2. glossy
3. weird
awkward
big-hearted
bewildered
klutzy
shiny
confused
ordinary
sparkling
puzzled
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4. generous
5. devoted
6. average
kind
loyal
red
trustworthy
faithful
regular
giving
graceless
typical
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7. gleaming
8. eerie
9. brisk
wobbly
strange
unsteady
rickety
baffled
rapid
shaky
mysterious
quick
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10. sturdy
11. ruby
12. cautious
durable
swift
wary
strong
crimson
solid
alert
scarlet
careful
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On another sheet of paper, list two to three synonyms for these words: sloppy, weary,
valuable, terrific, numerous. Next, write an antonym for each word. Then challenge a friend to
identify the word that does not belong in each group.
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1. ordinary, graceless; 2. big-hearted,
gleaming; 3. weird, baffled;
4. trustworthy, big-hearted; 5. graceless,
trustworthy; 6. red, ordinary; 7. gleaming,
unsteady; 8. baffled, weird; 9. unsteady,
swift; 10. alert, solid; 11. swift, red;
12. solid, alert