ACTIVITY 1
Synonyms as clues
Instruction: In order to figure out the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence:
(a) Read each sentence carefully (b) Look out for the synonyms and apply them; write the required meaning. Example: I was in a tranquil mood as I walked beside the calm sea. tranquil means calm
1. This edition is an abbreviated version of the book; it was shortened a few years ago. abbreviate means__________ 2. Anthony’s blood test results showed a deficiency in iron; sometimes, he felt weak from the shortage.
deficiency means __________
3. Uncle Clinton, now an eminent lawyer, became famous about ten years ago. eminent means __________
4. Lenny is a jolly fellow who is beloved for being always in a jovial mood. jovial means __________
5. Captain Thor refused to leave or abandon his damaged ship until all other occupants were safely transferred to lifeboats.
abandon means __________
6. When our car broke down, we asked a passing motorist to help or assist us. assist means __________
7. Workmen were excavating to erect a new building at the site; they were digging away with all their might.
excavate means __________
8. The ferocious beer attacked and injured a farmer; what a fierce animal it was! ferocious means __________
9. Fiji is known as the best dressed entertainer; he is always smartly attired. attired means __________
10. Mother had to persuade or coax Linton to go back to school after he was bullied by a bigger boy. persuade means __________
11.At the function, we had sandwiches and beverages for lunch. The drinks were very cool and refreshing.
beverages mean __________ 1. Many people thought that the accused man was guilty of the crime, but it turned out that he was innocent. innocent means __________
2. I thought mother’s kitchen knife was dull, but I soon discovered that it was quite sharp. dull means __________
3. Mother bought the steak, thinking it was tender; however, it was quite tough. tough means __________
4. Smoking was allowed in one office but was prohibited in the other. prohibited means __________
5. Instead of receiving a severe sentence, the burglar received a lenient one from the judge. lenient means __________
6. The men who were shipwrecked on the little island, found fruits that they thought were poisonous, but later discovered that they were edible. edible means __________
7. The house next door was recently renovated, but the one opposite to it remained dilapidated. dilapidated means __________
8. Shelly is a prudent person, but her brother Ivan is rash. prudent means __________
9. Trina is eligible for the post; the other applicant is unsuitable. unsuitable means __________ 10.In some countries, the poor and the affluent exist side by side.
affluent means __________