ESL 33: Synonyms
For centuries, English has been borrowing words from other languages, and also creating
new words. Result: Lots of synonyms. Below on the left are 25 adjectives. On the right are
25 more adjectives. All you have to do is match the synonyms. To get you started, we've
given you the answers to the first two.
A Note to Improve Your English:
Words that are synonyms do NOT mean EXACTLY the same. For example, Word "a"
below ("analytical") and Word No. 19 ("rational") are synonyms, but
they are used differently, depnding on context. A good English dictionary will explain the
subtle differences in meaning between synonyms.
1. abundant
2. accomplished
3. aggressive
4. ambitious
5. comfortable
6. determined
7. difficult
8. easy-going
9. fluent
10. foolhardy
11. generous
12. gentle
13. hardy
14. incomplete
15. obstreperous
16. omnipotent
17. quick-witted
18. random
19. rational
20. ravishing
21. religious
22. secular
23. transcendent
24. undulant
25. whole-hearted
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19 a. analytical
3 b. belligerent
c. chance
d. clever
e. defiant
f. eager
g. even-tempered
h. giving
i. knotty
j. lacking
k. lovely
l. pious
m. plentiful
n. polished
o. powerful
p. profane
q. relaxed
r. risky
s. skilled
t. soft
u. stubborn
v. supreme
w. tough
x. unreserved
y. wave-like
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