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. Outworn (adj.): antiquated / new
2. Ovation (n.): abuse / acclaim
3. Overact (v.): overdo / underact
4. Overall (adj.): narrow / broad
5. Overawe (v.): reassure / daunt
6. Overbearing (adj.): arrogant / modest
7. Overcharge (v.): undercharge / surcharge
8. Overcrowded (adj.): congested / deserted
9. Overdo (v.): neglect / exaggerate
10. Overeat (v.): guzzle / starve
11. Overheads (n.): income / expenses
12. Overheated (adj.): agitated / calm
13. Overjoyed (adj.): sad / delighted
14. Overlook (v.): disregard / note
15. Overrate (v.): underrate / magnify
16. Overriding (adj.): major / unimportant
17. Overrule (v.): allow / cancel
18. Overrun (v.): invade / desert
19. Overseas (adj.): domestic / foreign
20. Overthrow (v.): abolish / install
21. Overweight (adj.): underweight / bulky
22. Overwhelming (adj.): devastating / negligible
23. Pacifist (n.): warmonger / peace-lover
24. Pacify (v.): appease / anger
25. Packed (adj.): deserted / crowded
26. Pact (n.): agreement / breach
27. Pagan (n.): deliver / atheist
28. Pain (n.): ache / delight
29. Pained (adj.):gratified / aggrieved
30. Painful (adj.): aching / painless
Key
1. antiquated
2. acclaim
3. overdo
4. broad
5. daunt
6. arrogant
7. surcharge
8. congested
9. exaggerate
10. guzzle
11. expenses
12. agitated
13. delighted
14. disregard
15. magnify
16. major
17. cancel
18. invade
19. foreign
20. abolish
21. bulky
22. devastating
23. peace-lover
24. appease
25. crowded
26. agreement
27. atheist
28. ache
29. aggrieved
30. aching
Rating
10 – 15 Correct: Good
16 – 20 Correct: Excellent
21 –30 Correct: Exceptional