vocverbsynans

FIESTA

Odd One Out (1)

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: VERB SYNONYMS (1)

Odd One Out (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

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