Can You Match These Words to Their Synonyms?

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By: Becky Stigall

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About This Quiz

Do you have what most people would consider a sizeable vocabulary? Can you typically think of 5 different ways to say the same thing? Perhaps you rarely need a thesaurus since you can always conjure new ways of phrasing something on your own. If this sounds like you, you obviously have a vast knowledge of synonyms. Frequent use of synonyms can be a wonderful way to make yourself sound more intelligent whenever you speak or write. And if you can think of a bunch of different ways to say something, you will never find yourself at a loss for words!

Are you someone who knows there's always a superior word for what you are trying to say? Do you search for the right phrases when crafting an email, just to make sure everyone understands your objective? You are probably tremendously talented with synonyms, as finding the right word requires knowing what path to take when looking for it.

Your whole life you have picked up new and interesting words that make your language precise and clear. But can you beat our strenuous synonym quiz? There's only one way to find out! It's time to take the quiz and showcase your synonym skills!

Advance

The word "proceed" is a good synonym for "advance," which means "to move forward." The word "halt" would be an antonym.

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Tranquil

The word "calm" might be a good synonym for the word "tranquil," which means "peaceful." The word "angry" might be a good antonym.

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Hasten

The word "hurry" is a good synonym for the word "hasten," which means "accelerate." The word "slow" might be a good antonym.

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Consume

The word "use" might be a good synonym for the word "comsume," which means "devour or utilize." The word "save" might be a good antonym.

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Seize

The word "take" might be a good synonym for the word "seize," which means "grasp." The word "release" might be a good antonym.

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Shatter

The word "break" might be a good synonym for the word "shatter," which means "to destroy." The word "repair" might be a good antonym.

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Demolish

The word "destroy" might be a good synonym for the word "demolish," which means "to ruin." The word "repair" might be a good antonym.

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Cleave

The word "cut" might be a good synonym for the word "cleave," which means "to split or divide." The word "mend" might be a good antonym.

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Determine

The word "decide" might be a good synonym for the word "determine," which means "to conclude." The word "hesitate" might be a good antonym.

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Imprint

The word "mark" might be a good synonym for the word "imprint," which means "an impression." The word "erase" might be a good antonym.

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Scheme

The word "plot" might be a good synonym for the word "scheme," which means "program of action." The word "plan" would also be a good synonym.

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Infuriate

The word "anger" might be a good synonym for the word "infuriate," which means "to enrage." The word "pacify" might be a good antonym.

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Temperamental

The word "moody" might be a good synonym for the word "temperamental," which means "irritable." The word "placid" might be a good antonym.

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Loathe

The word "hate" is a good synonym for the word "loathe," which means "abhor." The word "adore" might be a good antonym.

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Tedious

The word "dull" would be a good synonym for the word "tedious," which means "tiresome." The word "exciting" might be a good antonym.

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