Antonyms 15/12/14

Match the words in column A with their antonyms in column B:

         A                             B

1. inadvertently              cowardly               

2. destitute                    deliberately

3. wane                         sensible 

4. valiant                       grow

5. frivolous                    affluent

       A                               B

1. blatant                       humble

2. complacent                turbulent

3. serene                       pleasant

4. vile                           cheerful

5. despondent                hidden 

     A                               B

1. refuse                       simple

2. elaborate                   polite

3. impudent                   misintepret

4. comprehend               seek

5. elude                         grant 

Synonyms 15/12/14

Match the words in column A with their synoyms in column B:

      A                              B

1. elude                        pledge

2. wade                        dwindle

3. wane                        despicable

4. vile                          dodge

5. vow                         trudge

     A                               B

1. valiant                     flippant  

2. serene                     unplanned

3. frivolous                 tranquil

4. fastidious                brave

5. inadvertent              scrupulous

       
      A                               B

1. comprehend             decline

2. lament                     complain

3. refuse                      downcast

4. despondent               proud

5. complacent               understand

       A                             B

1. impudent                 glaring

2. destitute                  following

3. blatant                     impoverished

4. subsequent               detailed

5. elaborate                  insolent 

Fill in the blanks 15/12/14

complacent  subsequently  valiant  blatantly  destitute

1. There was a heavy downpour. ___________, the match was cancelled.

2. It was _________ dangerous and he should not have done it.

3. His ________ effort was rewarded with a medal and certificate.

4. The destruction caused by the earthquake left the residents of the town ___________.

5. He was ____________ about his achievements. 

elude  waned  wade  vile  vowed

1. Anna and Sam had to _____ in the mirky waters to get to the woods. 

2. Slowly, their enthusiasm ______ and repented their decision.

3. She _________ to herself that she would exercise daily.

4. He successfully ________ the danger which laid in front of him.

5. He hid his _________ intentions with a sweet smile.

refuse  despondent  fastidious  frivolous refused

1. He swept the garden and collected the dried leaves in a ________ bag.

2. Feeling __________, she sat in the couch and waited for her mother.

3. When I offered her a cup of coffee, she _______. 

4. Stop making ___________ comments and be sensible.

5. She is ____________ in keeping her room neat and tidy.

serene  comprehend  lamented  inadvertently  elaborately 

1. He couldn't __________ the complexity of the problem.

2. Anna _________ that she had a lot of homework to do.

3. He ________ knocked the glass off the table.

4. Please write your answer __________.

5. Attracted by the _________ environment, he bought a home in the countryside. 

Vocabulary 15/12/14

comprehend                 despondent

lament                         valiant

destitute                      frivolous

impudent                     fastidious

elude                           inadvertent

refuse                          serene

wane                           complacent

wade                           blatant

vile                             subsequent

vowed                         elaborate

Synonyms 08/12/14

Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B:    
  

        A                             B
1. embarrassed                frenzied                    

2. embrace                      special

3. unique                        ashamed

4. torment                       accept

5. berserk                       distress

       A                              B

1. recollect                   unwilling

2. reluctant                   unbeatable

3. relentless                  recall

4. invinible                   readable

5. legible                      persistent

          A                              B

1. furtive                     haggard

2. gaunt                       exultant

3. ideal                        pursuit

4. quest                       sly

5. jubilant                    perfect

     A                              B

1. fiendish                   trivial

2. major                      congenial

3. minor                      wealthy

4. affluent                   prime

5. affable                    diabolical

Antonyms 08/12/14

Match the words in column A with their antonyms in column B:


        A                           B

1. affable                       poor

2. affluent                      illegible

3. legible                       discourteous

4. invincible                  ordinary

5. unique                       conquerable


       A                             B

1. minor                         honest

2. furtive                       morose

3. jubilant                      willing

4. major                        significant

5. reluctant                    unimportant

       A                              B

1. embarrassed              flawed

2. torment                     reject

3. embrace                    pleasure

4. gaunt                        proud

5. ideal                         cheerful

Vocabulary 08/12/14

embarrass                      invincible

embrace                         quest

torment                          ideal

unique                           minor

berserk                          major

recollect                        legible

reluctant                       gaunt

relentless                      jubilant

furtive                          affluent

fiendish                        affable            

Fill in the blanks 08/12/14

embarrassed   embrace   ideal   quest   gaunt   embracing

1. He felt ________ when nobody laughed for his joke.

2. Beach is an _______ getaway spot on a hot sunny day.

3. She looks ______ and dull because of her chronic illness.

4. He embarked on an adventurous _______ to find the lost treasure.

5. Her mother gave her a warm ________ to cheer her up.

6. After ________ the new policy, the popularity of the restaurant increased.

recollect   reluctant   relentlessly  furtive  jubilant

1. She was __________ to go on the roller coaster. 

2. She could not _________ anything because years had passed since the event. 

3. He tried _________ to achieve his goal and succeeded finally.

4. __________ celebrations followed his victory.

5. Behind his friendly smile, he hid his _________ plot.

torments  berserk  unique  major  minor

1. He went __________ when he heard that his brother broke his bicycle.

2. Not knowing the language was a _________ hindrance for him to find a job.

3. It's a ________ issue. We can solve it easily.

4. You have an ______ talent. Be certain to use it for the right purpose.

5. The bad memories of his early life still ________ him.

affable  affluent  invincible  legible  fiendish 

1. In the early Victorian age, only children from ______ families could afford education.

2. Please write clearly so that it's ________.

3. He boasts that he is _________ and no one can defeat him.

4. She is kind and generous and always spoke in an ________ manner. 

5. With a ________ stare, he ordered him to be imprisoned.

Synonyms 01/12/14

Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B:

          A                                      B 1. coordinate                          endeavour

2. ruminate                             foster

3. observe                              protect

4. preserve                             obtain

5. endure                                gaze

6. secure                                stubborn

7. procure                              think

8. obstinate                            under

9. behold                               mercy

10. beneath                            soothing

11. clemency                          undergo

12. mellifluous                       separately

13. superfluous                       moreover

14. venture                              puzzled

15. aside                                 near

16. beside                               sorrow

17. besides                              synchronize

18. bemused                            excess

19. melancholy                         spot

20. nurture                               conserve

Antonyms 01/12/14

Match the words in column A with their antonyms in column B:

1. preserve                     insecure

2. observe                      endanger

3. procure                       fade

4. secure                         sell

5. endure                         break

       A                                B1. nurture                        cruelty

2. melancholy                  neglect

3. obstinate                     above  

4. beneath                       obedient

5. clemency                     happiness

Vocabulary 01/12/14

coordinate               aside

ruminate                 venture     

obstinate                 nurture

procure                   bemused

secure                     behold 

endure                     beneath

preserve                  superfluous

observe                   mellifluous

beside                     melancholy

besides                    clemency

Fill in the blanks 01/12/14

mellifluous   superfluous   melancholy   clemency        

1. After hearing the tragic news, our hearts were filled with ________ and grief.

2. _________ items would be stored safely for future use.

3. The lead has a _________ voice, which made the band very popular.

4. The little boy showed _________ to the injured dog.

coordinate   ruminating  obstinate  behold  bemused

beneath

1. As the manager of the team, he has the responsibility to ________ the efforts of his team members.

2. It's a blissful experience to _______ the beauty of the valley from the top of the mountain.

3. It is difficult to work with her as she is _________ and defiant.

4. First, I was ________ but after reading it twice I understood.

5. Everyone sat down ___________ about how to solve the issue.

6. Not knowing about the army of ants living _______ the log, he lifted it.

preserved  observed   endured  procured  secured  observing

secure

1. Ancient Egyptians __________ the dead bodies of human beings and animals by mummifying them.

2. With great courage, he _________ the hardships of life.

3. He ________ the property after a long legal dispute.

4. After _________ her performance in literacy and numeracy, the teacher promoted her to the next level.

5. He ________ a place in the finals of the prestigious cooking contest.

6. We __________ a minute silence to remember the fallen soldiers of the war.

7. The precious gem is kept in a secret and ______ locker.

beside   besides   aside   nurture  ventured

1. Reading helps to _________ the growing minds of children.

2. He __________ into the abandoned house alone, ignoring his friend's advice.

3. I bought this pen in the shop ________ the grocery store.

4. Prepare the dough and keep it ________ for 30 minutes.

5. I chose this toy because it was her favourite. _______, it was inexpensive.