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. Perfectly (Adv.): completely / imperfectly
2. Peril (n.): safety / danger
3. Perilous (adj.): dangerous / safe
4. Perimeter (n.): centre / border
5. Peripatetic (adj.): migrant / fixed
6. Peripheral (adj.): central / outer
7. Perishable (adj.): decomposable / durable
8. Perky (adj.): dull / animated
9. Permanence (n.): constancy / impermanence
10. Permanent (adj.): temporary / constant
11. Permeable (adj.): spongy / impermeable
12. Permissible (adj.): forbidden / acceptable
13. Permission (n.): approval / prohibition
14. Permissive (adj.): rigid / free
15. Permit (v.): admit / forbid
16. Perpendicular (adj.): upright / horizontal
17. Perpetual (adj.): transient / constant
18. Persecute (v.): annoy / pamper
19. Persevere (v.): stop / continue
20. Persist (v.): abide / desist
21. Personal (adj.): general / individual
22. Persuade (v.): coax / deter
23. Persuasive (adj.): unconvincing / compelling
24. Pert (adj.): bold / shy
25. Pertinent (adj.): unsuitable / fitting
26. Perturb (v.): alarm / reassure
27. Perverse (adj.): obliging / contrary
28. Pessimistic (adj.): cynical / optimistic
29. Petite (adj.): big / little
30. Petty (adj.): minor / important
Key
1. completely
2. danger
3. dangerous
4. border
5. migrant
6. outer
7. decomposable
8. animated
9. constancy
10. constant
11. spongy
12. acceptable
13. approval
14. free
15. admit
16. upright
17. constant
18. annoy
19. continue
20. abide
21. individual
22. coax
23. compelling
24. bold
25. fitting
26. alarm
27. contrary
28. cynical
29. little
30. minor
Rating
10 – 15 Correct:
Good
16 – 20 Correct:
Excellent
21 – 30 Correct:
Exceptional