Synonym Challenge

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Instructions: Find the word that means the same as the given word.

1.
Which word is a synonym for 'happy'?
A
Joyful
B
Tired
C
Angry
D
Sad
2.
Which word is a synonym for 'big'?
A
Narrow
B
Large
C
Short
D
Tiny
3.
Which word is a synonym for 'fast'?
A
Slow
B
Calm
C
Quick
D
Heavy
4.
Which word is a synonym for 'cold'?
A
Dry
B
Chilly
C
Warm
D
Bright
5.
Which word is a synonym for 'smart'?
A
Lazy
B
Weak
C
Clever
D
Foolish
6.
Which word is a synonym for 'brave'?
A
Cautious
B
Timid
C
Courageous
D
Reckless
7.
Which word is a synonym for 'difficult'?
A
Quick
B
Simple
C
Arduous
D
Pleasant
8.
Which word is a synonym for 'generous'?
A
Reserved
B
Stingy
C
Hostile
D
Liberal
9.
Which word is a synonym for 'calm'?
A
Agitated
B
Frantic
C
Hasty
D
Serene
10.
Which word is a synonym for 'old'?
A
Fresh
B
Recent
C
Modern
D
Ancient
11.
Which word is a synonym for 'meticulous'?
A
Indifferent
B
Careless
C
Hasty
D
Painstaking
12.
Which word is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?
A
Ancient
B
Permanent
C
Fleeting
D
Solid
13.
Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?
A
Envious
B
Malicious
C
Charitable
D
Indifferent
14.
Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
A
Inarticulate
B
Articulate
C
Silent
D
Confused
15.
Which word is a synonym for 'obstinate'?
A
Flexible
B
Gentle
C
Agreeable
D
Stubborn

Answer Key

Question 1

A. Joyful

'Joyful' means feeling or expressing great pleasure or happiness.

Question 2

B. Large

'Large' means of considerable size, extent, or capacity.

Question 3

C. Quick

'Quick' means moving at high speed or happening in a short time.

Question 4

B. Chilly

'Chilly' means noticeably cold, similar in meaning to 'cold'.

Question 5

C. Clever

'Clever' means quick to understand, learn, and apply ideas; intelligent.

Question 6

C. Courageous

'Courageous' means showing bravery and willingness to face danger.

Question 7

C. Arduous

'Arduous' means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Question 8

D. Liberal

'Liberal' can mean giving freely or in large amounts, similar to generous.

Question 9

D. Serene

'Serene' means calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Question 10

D. Ancient

'Ancient' means very old, belonging to a period long ago.

Question 11

D. Painstaking

'Painstaking' means done with great care and thoroughness, just like meticulous.

Question 12

C. Fleeting

'Fleeting' means lasting for a very short time, the same as ephemeral.

Question 13

C. Charitable

'Charitable' means generous in giving to those in need, similar to benevolent.

Question 14

B. Articulate

'Articulate' means fluent and clear in speech, similar to eloquent.

Question 15

D. Stubborn

'Stubborn' means firmly refusing to change one's mind, the same as obstinate.

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