Synonyms II

Question 1

(adj): watchful; wary; alert

Answer 1

vigilant

Secret Service agents are vigilant in their duty to protect the president.

Question 2

(adj): astute; insightful; wise

Answer 2

sensible

Anna is a sensible girl who always makes practical decisions.

Question 3

(adj): foolish ridiculous; ludicrous; preposterous

Answer 3

absurd

The story was so absurd that Shawn stopped reading after the first few pages.

Question 4

(v): flinch; shrink; cower; recoil

Answer 4

cringe

I always cringe at the sight of needles.

Question 5

(adj): unremarkable; unassuming; indistinct

Answer 5

inconspicuous

The undercover police officer was inconspicuous in his jeans and flannel shirt.

Question 6

(adj): abundant; plentiful; generous; fruitful

Answer 6

bountiful

The settlers rejoiced in their bountiful harvest.

Question 7

(n): beginner; trainee; apprentice; amateur

Answer 7

novice

Although Mandy was a novice at figure skating, she was learning quickly.

Question 8

(adj): previous; earlier; preceding

Answer 8

prior

Having missed the prior math assignment, Jessica had trouble completing her homework.

Question 9

(adj): indomitable; unconquerable; invulnerable

Answer 9

invincible

The king’s knights were invincible in battle

Question 10

(v): stress; accentuate; feature

Answer 10

emphasize

My teachers always emphasize important ideas.