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Advanced Synonyms and Antonyms #8

Synonyms: words that have the same (or nearly the same) meanings Example: large big Antonyms: words that have opposite meanings Example: hot cold
Directions: Choose the best synonym for the following words. 1) forsake A. B. C. D. E. abandon sustain chastise grace patronize 3) venerate A. B. C. D. E. reject remove love respect applaud 5) enervate A. B. C. D. E. bolster placate energize enhance weaken

2) vacillate A. B. C. D. E. waver disintegrate relegate salute expatriate

4) desecrate A. B. C. D. E. uphold eulogize manage appraise blaspheme

6) augur A. B. C. D. E. prevaricate disenfranchise contrive divine amalgamate

Directions: Choose the best antonym for the following words. 1) pardon A. B. C. D. E. condemn appease release acquit exonerate 3) desiccate A. B. C. D. E. hydrate disenfranchise dilute deny approve 5) abstain A. B. C. D. E. indulge disgrace dismiss repel acquire

2) precipitate A. B. C. D. E. affect encumber dedicate storm pronounce

4) stupefy A. B. C. D. E. limit decrease permit spare mollify

6) reproach A. B. C. D. E. encourage abuse approach warn notice