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. Obey (v.): comply / disobey
2. Object (v.): agree / argue
3. Objection (n.): challenge / agreement
4. Objectionable (adj.): welcome / deplorable
5. Objective (adj.): detached / biased
6. Obligatory (adj.): optional / binding
7. Oblivion (n.): limbo / awareness
8. Oblivious (adj.): aware / blind
9. Obnoxious (adj.): abhorrent / pleasant
10. Obscene (adj.): decent / filthy
11. Obscure (adj.): unknown / famous
12. Obscurity (n.): fame / abstruseness
13. Obsequious (adj.): cringing / assertive
14. Observant (adj.): unobservant / attentive
15. Observe (v.): notice / miss
16. Obsolete (adj.): modern / dated
17. Obstacle (n.): bar / advantage
18. Obstinacy (n.): flexibility / firmness
19. Obstinate (adj.): dogged / flexible
20. Obstreperous (adj.): calm / boisterous
21. Obstruct (v.): bar / aid
22. Obstruction (n.): help / barricade
23. Obstructive (adj.): blocking / helpful
24. Obtainable (adj.): unobtainable / achievable
25. Obtrusive (adj.): unobtrusive / forward
26. Obtuse (adj.): blunt / sharp
27. Obvious (adj.): obscure / apparent
28. Occasional (adj.): casual / constant
29. Occasionally (adv.): always / sometimes
30. Odd (adj.): abnormal / normal
Key
1. comply
2. argue
3. challenge
4. deplorable
5. detached
6. binding
7. limbo
8. blind
9. abhorrent
10. filthy
11. unknown
12. abstruseness
13. cringing
14. attentive
15. notice
16. dated
17. bar
18. firmness
19. dogged
20. boisterous
21. bar
22. barricade
23. blocking
24. achievable
25. forward
26. blunt
27. apparent
28. casual
29. sometimes
30. abnormal
Rating
10 – 15 Correct: Good
16 – 20 Correct: Excellent
21 – 30 Correct: Exceptional