Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 9 Test

Find the SYNONYM (Similar) for the bold word.

Molasses may be a substitute for brown sugar.

• supplement

• resource

• replacement

• term

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The world’s rainforests are diminishing.

• expanding

• shrinking

• deteriorating

• withering

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Some chemicals contaminate water.

• pollute

• dye

• filter

• disinfect

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The tundra sustains a limited variety of wildlife.

• welcomes

• encloses

• shelters

• supports

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The path along the cliffs is perilous.

• scenic

• dangerous

• windy

• secure

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We should conserve our wilderness areas.

• A) explore

• B) map

• C) preserve

• D) appreciate

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Her exotic vacation plans encouraged extravagance.

• banking

• saving

• budgeting

• overspending

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The talk show host aggravates the viewers.

• A) captivates

• B) irritates

• C) ignores

• D) silences

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A new grade school is vital.

• unplanned

• unnecessary

• required

• important

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Hospitals must guard against contamination.

• knowledge

• carefulness

• emergencies

• cleanliness