Scholarship Lesson 4 Synonyms and Antonyms

Question 1

Most of the companies hurt by the recession are now out of danger, but some are still in a ________________ (syn)

Answer 1

plight.

Question 2

My _____________ and I have opposing beliefs and objectives. (syn)

Answer 2

adversary

Question 3

This mishap was preventable; it could easily have been ______________. (syn)

Answer 3

averted

Question 4

The tornado ____________ many homes in this area; the demolition was unbelievable. (syn)

Answer 4

razed

Question 5

If anyone had ___________ enthusiasm for her platform, Olga would have remained in the campaign, but she saw no such sign. (syn)

Answer 5

manifested

Question 6

Several werre condemed, but the ringleader escaped being ___________. (syn)

Answer 6

reprimanded

Question 7

Despite her __________ arguments, some are still unconvinced. (syn)

Answer 7

cogent

Question 8

The governor’s office is being __________ with complaints. (syn)

Answer 8

innundated

Question 9

After the dehumidifier was turned on, the office was less ____________. (syn)

Answer 9

humid

Question 10

Most of our opportunities have disappeared and, if we do not act quickly, the remaining few will soon _______________ too. (syn)

Answer 10

evaporate