Synonyms Quiz

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word. The alarm roused Mr. Ramirez at 6:00 a.m.

• wake

• entertained

• annoyed

• surprised

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word. "Don't meddle in other people's business," my grandmother said.

• help

• investigate

• listen

• interfere

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word. The dog gave a yelp of agony.

• welcome

• delight

• pain

• fear

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word. We braced ourselves for the grim news.

• joyous

• disturbing

• foolhardy

• interesting

Find a SYNONYM for the underlined word. The steadfast soldier stayed on watch through the night.

• sleepy

• loyal

• hungry

• patient

I used to loathe lima beans.

• love

• cultivate

• hate

• preserve

The Underground Railroad helped harbor slaves escaping from the south.

• shelter

• pursue

• capture

• return

The pony seemed monstrous next to the child.

• evil

• unreal

• ugly

• huge

College costs are escalating.

• dropping

• rising

• low

• shocking

We learned the Chinese character for "man."

• person

• actor

• word

• symbol