A synonym is a word that means something similar to another word. An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Underline the SYNONYMS and check your answers with the key. You may use a standard dictionary.
1. Sensitive (adj.): temperamental / insensitive
2. Sensual (adj.): ascetic / carnal
3. Sensuous (adj.): gratifying / ascetic
4. Sentiment (n.): hard-heartedness / emotion
5. Sentimental (adj.): nostalgic / practical
6. Separable (adj.): inseparable / distinct
7. Separate (v.): detach / join
8. Separated (adj.): attached / disunited
9. Separation (n.): break / unification
10. Serene (adj.): troubled / calm
11. Serenity (n.): calm / anxiety
12. Serious (adj.): slight / acute
13. Seriously (adv.): acutely / casually
14. Serrated (ad.): smooth / notched
15. Servant (n.): boy / master
16. Serviceable (adj.): unserviceable / durable
17. Servile (adj.): base / bold
18. Setback (n.): help / defeat
19. Settler (n.): coloniser / native
20. Sever (v.): attach / cut
21. Severe (adj.): acute / kind
22. Shabby (adj.): smart / dirty
23. Shady (adj.): dark / bright
24. Shaggy (adj.): bald / hairy
25. Shaky (adj.): insecure / firm
26. Shallow (adj.): deep / empty
27. Sham (adj.): false / real
28. Shame (n.): disgrace /credit
29. Shamefaced (adj.): proud / abashed
30. Shameful (adj.): abominable / worthy
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Key
1. temperamental
2. carnal
3. gratifying
4. emotion
5. nostalgic
6. distinct
7. detach
8. disunited
9. break
10. calm
11. calm
12. acute
13. acutely
14. notched
15. boy
16. durable
17. base
18. defeat
19. coloniser
20. cut
21. acute
22. dirty
23. dark
24. hairy
25. insecure
26. empty
27. false
28. disgrace
29. abashed
30. abominable
Ratings
10 – 19 Correct: Good
20 – 26 Correct: Excellent
27 – 30 Correct: Exceptional