Vocabulary Exercise

Section 3: Synonyms

Choose the appropriate synonym from the list to replace the italicized word, and rewrite each sentence. Note: Change tense, singular and plural usage, and part of speech when necessary.

Word List: love, stressed, backing away, send, global, connected, call, copy, indecent, go with
1. The student emphasized his ideas by speaking more loudly. (B)
2. Her withdrawal from the group showed her dislike of its members. (B)
3. The message was transmitted by radio. (C)
4. Handshaking is not a universal gesture in introductions. (D)
5. Affection can be shown emotionally and physically. (E)
6. I beckoned the waiter to come to our table. (G)
7. Children learn gestures by imitating their parents' movements. (H)
8. Did you accompany your younger brother to the movie last night? (H)
9 The exhibit was closed because some of the photographs were said to be obscene. (H)
10. After years of research, smoking was linked to birth defects. (R)
Vocabulary exercises taken from Beyond Language by Levine and Adelman, Prentice Hall, 1993.