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Advanced Synonyms and Antonyms #9

Synonyms: words that have the same (or nearly the same) meanings
Example: large
big
Antonyms: words that have opposite meanings
Example: hot
cold
Directions: Choose the best synonym for the following words.
1) pillory
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

scorn
extol
applaud
revere
laud

2) mollify
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

disseminate
assuage
contradict
help
persuade

3) blandish
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

coax
greet
relish
return
begin

4) bolster
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

reinforce
bulletin
remand
allow
hold

5) avenge
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

harm
revenge
retaliate
castigate
malign

6) undulate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

oscillate
understand
deny
reject
uphold

Directions: Choose the best antonym for the following words.

1) obfuscate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

languish
respond
clarify
cloud
reproach

2) recant
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

purchase
assert
bid
mend
renege

3) elucidate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

outdate
obfuscate
inspire
transpire
illuminate

4) abscond
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

punish
announce
demote
depart
venerate

5) malign
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

align
slander
organize
praise
penetrate

6) excoriate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

prevaricate
berate
regurgitate
cheer
acclaim