Week 5(3)

I guess that you will be wondering why is it Week 5(3) after Week 4(1). This is because miss zu is not feeling very well for the class that i did not write it in my blog.

Enough of that, today we learn about synonym. Synonyms are words that are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Synonyms can avoid repeating the same words when you writing an essay.

There is a certain skill involved in choosing the most appropriate synonym, as not all are created equal. It is important to consider the connotation of the word because some synonyms can inject a different meaning than the one intended.

For example, one synonym of sad is "gloomy" however, this word carries quite a negative connotation. Depending on the circumstance you can use it, but if you just want to say that someone is "down," then another synonym such as "blue" or "unhappy" would be more applicable.

Here is a list of adjectives and their synonyms that are commonly used to describe people.

• Beautiful: Attractive, Pretty, Lovely, Stunning
• Fair: Just, Objective, Impartial, Unbiased
• Funny: Humorous, Comical, Hilarious, Hysterical
• Happy: Content, Joyful, Mirthful, Upbeat
• Hardworking: Diligent, Determined, Industrious, Enterprising
• Honest: Honorable, Fair, Sincere, Trustworthy
• Intelligent: Smart, Bright, Brilliant, Sharp
• Introverted: Shy, Bashful, Quiet, Withdrawn
• Kind:Thoughtful, Considerate, Amiable, Gracious
• Lazy: Idle, Lackadaisical, Lethargic, Indolent
• Mean: Unfriendly, Unpleasant, Bad-tempered, Difficult
• Outgoing: Friendly, Sociable, Warm, Extroverted
• Rich: Affluent, Wealthy, Well-off, Well-to-do
• Strong: Stable, Secure, Solid, Tough
• Unhappy: Sad, Depressed, Melancholy, Miserable
• Lucky: Auspicious, Fortunate
• Positive: Optimistic, Cheerful, Starry-eyed, Sanguine
• Bossy: Controlling, Tyrannical

Here are some miscellaneous words and their synonyms:

• Baffle: confuse, deceive
• Hypocrisy: duplicity, falseness
• Pacify: appease, placate
• Recalcitrant: obstinate, stubborn
• Turbulent: disordered, violent
• Valid: authorized, legitimate
• Old: antiquated, ancient, obsolete, extinct, past, prehistoric, venerable, aged
• True: genuine, reliable, factual, accurate, precise, correct, valid, real
• Important: required, substantial, vital, essential, primary, significant, requisite, critical
• Weak: frail, anemic, feeble, infirm, languid, sluggish, puny, fragile

Synonyms Test

Below are a list of synonyms related to the adjectives above. Match the right synonym with one of the adjectives above.

1. Loaded
2. Disconsolate
3. Stalwart
4. Clever
5. Cute
6. Truthful
7. Beneficent
8. Convivial
9. Virulent
10. Reserved
11. Languid 
12. Jocular
13. Benevolent
14. Assiduous 
15. Blissful

Answer Key: 1. Rich; 2. Sad; 3. Strong; 4. Intelligent; 5. Beautiful; 6. Honest; 7. Kind; 8. Outgoing; 9. Mean; 10. Introverted; 11. Lazy; 12. Funny; 13. Fair; 14. Hardworking; 15. Happy