| ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 1 The verbs on the right are all synonyms except for one. Underline the word which doesn't belong. Example: SPEAK: say, talk, transfer, utter 1. APPLAUD: acclaim, censure, cheer, praise 2. CHECK: examine, inspect, merit, probe 3. DESIRE: alter, crave, fancy, wish for 4. DISAPPOINT: dissatisfy, disillusion, let down, smudge 5. FRIGHTEN: alarm, prosper, scare, startle 6. GET: acquire, gain, lock, obtain 7. STEAL: captivate, nick (inf.), rob, shoplift 8. THROW: chuck (inf.), fetch, lob, toss ANSWERS |
| ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 2 1. CLOSE: fasten, merge, seal, shut 2. DELAY: postpone, put off, suspend, tell off (inf) 3. DISCOVER: bring to light, burst, come across, find 4. IRRITATE: annoy, bother, pester, vanish 5. MANAGE: deal with, handle, run away, see too 6. RELAX: carry on, rest, take it easy, unwind 7. SHOUT: cry, gossip, scream, yell 8. WALK: march, stroll, stride, twist ANSWERS Would you like some more practice with verbs? Try Verb Synonyms, Advanced (2), Test Your English 7 More vocabulary excercises Grammar exercises (General English, Business English) |
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2.2 VERB SYNONYMS (1) (Advanced) "What is a synonym?" Online resources: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary; More dictionaries and thesauri |
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