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synonyms matching exercise step by step. We are given a list of words on the left, and a box of possible synonyms on the right. Our goal is to match each word with its synonym (a word that has a similar meaning).
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Step-by-step Matching:
1.
Loathe – means *to hate intensely*
→
Hate
2.
Sentry – a person who guards or watches over something
→
Guard
3.
Obese – extremely fat
→
Fat
4.
Plead – to ask earnestly or beg
→
Beg
5.
Scheme – a plan, often clever or secret
→
Plan
6.
Genuine – real, not fake
→
Real
7.
Elevate – to raise or lift up
→
Raise
8.
Appropriate – suitable or proper
→
Suitable
9.
Recuperate – to recover health or strength
→
Recover
10.
Obscure – unclear or not easy to understand
→
Unclear
11.
Vicinity – the area around a place
→
Area
12.
Accomplish – to achieve or complete successfully
→
Achieve
13.
Abrupt – sudden or unexpected
→
Sudden
14.
Toil – hard work or labor
→
Work
15.
Urban – relating to a town or city
→
Town
16.
Modest – humble or not showing off
→
Humble
17.
Lavish – extravagant or excessive in spending
→
Extravagant
18.
Relentless – unending, persistent, without stopping
→
Unending
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Final Answer Key:
1. Loathe —
Hate
2. Sentry —
Guard
3. Obese —
Fat
4. Plead —
Beg
5. Scheme —
Plan
6. Genuine —
Real
7. Elevate —
Raise
8. Appropriate —
Suitable
9. Recuperate —
Recover
10. Obscure —
Unclear
11. Vicinity —
Area
12. Accomplish —
Achieve
13. Abrupt —
Sudden
14. Toil —
Work
15. Urban —
Town
16. Modest —
Humble
17. Lavish —
Extravagant
18. Relentless —
Unending
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✔ All words have been matched correctly based on their meanings.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonym worksheet 5th grade.