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Week Four Language Arts Warm Ups

Synonyms

By Melissa Kelly, About.com

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1. Which of the following words is the best synonym of thorn?
edge, bramble, tooth, sharp

Answer: bramble

2.Which of the following words is the best synonym of sweltering?
smoky, warm-blooded, fiery, hot

Answer: hot

3. Which of the following words is the best synonym of willful?
obstinate, unruly, persistent, hesitant

Answer: obstinate

4. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of pride?
conceit, vanity, obsequious, arrogance

Answer: obsequious

5. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of power?
authorize, potency, force, vigor

Answer: authorize

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