Synonyms and Antonyms 138
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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning.
Synonyms or antonyms? Write how each set of words are related. If you are unsure, look up the words to determine their meaning.
1. wisdom, judgment______/ 2. wonderful, marvelous
______/ 3. boisterous, orderly
______
5. incommensurate, equal
______/ 6. expedite, hinder
______/ 7. unselfish, selfish
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Circle the two synonyms in each set of words.
7. announce price prudent introduce8. unkind dodge disappear evaporate
9. pity keep sympathy foresee
10. organize establish disturb command
11. evidence thoughtful indispensable generous
12. lessen disobedient naughty endure
Write a synonym for each word.
13. expand______/ 14. character
______/ 15. moral
______
16. barren
______/ 17. predict
______/ 18. deal
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Synonyms and Antonyms 138
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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning.
Synonyms or antonyms? Write how each set of words are related. If you are unsure, look up the words to determine their meaning.
1. wisdom, judgment______/ 2. wonderful, marvelous
______/ 3. boisterous, orderly
______
5. incommensurate, equal
______/ 6. expedite, hinder
______/ 7. unselfish, selfish
______
Circle the two synonyms in each set of words.
7. announce price prudent introduce8. unkind dodge disappear evaporate
9. pity keep sympathy foresee
10. organize establish disturb command
11. evidence thoughtful indispensable generous
12. lessen disobedient naughty endure
Write a synonym for each word.
13. expand______/ 14. character
______/ 15. moral
______
16. barren
______/ 17. predict
______/ 18. deal
______