Synonyms for Overused Words

In the sentence below, what is a synonym for "loathed"?

John loathed the smell of roasted peanuts, but he loved the smell of vanilla.

• annoyed

• enjoyed

• hated

• delighted

Select one word that is a synonym for "scared".

• detest

• sociable

• irritated

• petrified

In the sentence below, the word, "atrocious" means...

The atrocious act was soon avenged.

• bad

• great

• good

• sad

By the time he got back to his stand, Karsh recalled, "He looked so belligerent he could have devoured me."

In the sentence above, the word "belligerent" most likely means...

• happy

• scared

• tired

• angry

Select a synonym for "vivacious".

• hate

• happy

• mad

• sad

From the options below, select a synonym for sad in the sentence.

The attendees looked sad as their team lost the game.

• elated

• sociable

• horrified

• solemn

The student hunched over his desk and looked quite fatigued in class today.

Fatigued means

• sad

• tired

• bad

• scared

Which of the following is not a synonym for abhor?

• loathe

• detest

• happy

• deplore

Which of the following is a synonym for petrified?

• atrocious

• startled

• grim

• dreadful

Petulant most likely means...

• irritated

• vivacious

• elated

• grim