SYNONYM

We greatly admired her for her valour.

• temerity

• courage

• spirit

• dexterity

The stricken family thanked the entire community for their benevolence after the earthquake.

• kindness

• tolerance

• friendship

• courtesy

The earthquake caused widespread damage throughout the island.

• expansive

• unlimited

• immense

• extensive

The superintendent’s remarks at the meeting were wrongly construed by the sensitive workers.

• appreciated

• meant

• conveyed

• interpreted

The vile contemptible thief was given the severest penalty for his offence against society.

• pitiable

• destitute

• despicable

• weak

A citizen is expected to show complete allegiance to his native land.

• obedience

• loyalty

• homage

• respect

He acted with extreme caution and avoided giving a biased opinion on the matter.

• neutral

• doubtful

• partial

• distorted

The new recruits in the teaching profession are certainly less zealous than those of former years.

• patient

• willing

• ready

• enthusiastic

They worked hard to alleviate the poor conditions of the working class.

• improve

• reduce

• ensure

• entertain

The man used a ruse to gain admission to the stadium.

• ticket

• method

• trick

• complimentary