Name:
Antonyms are words that have the OPPOSITE meaning. Write the
antonyms for the following words:
accept
despair
combine
abundant
bold
exterior
horizontal
harsh
inhale
lenient
famous
foolish
discourage
deep
feeble
mature
permanent
voluntary
vanish
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GRADE 5 TERM 2: English Language; Language Structure and Conventions: Antonyms
GRADE 5
Antonyms: Level 4
GRADE 5 TERM 2: English Language; Language Structure and Conventions: Antonyms
GRADE 5
Answer sheet
accept - decline, refuse
despair – hope
combine - separate
abundant – scarce
bold - meek, timid
exterior – interior
horizontal – vertical
harsh – mild
inhale – exhale
lenient - strict
famous - unknown
foolish - wise
discourage – encourage
deep - shallow
feeble - strong, powerful
mature – immature
permanent – temporary
voluntary – compulsory
vanish – appear
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