Word Pairs and Synonyms Quiz

Word Pairs and Synonyms

• Plug/Seal: A device for connecting to an electrical socket or sealing an opening
• Grovel/Humble: To act in a servile manner or crawl on the ground
• Stroll/Walk: To walk leisurely
• Strive/Conflict: Conflict or struggle
• Plunder/Steal: To steal goods, typically using force
• Grieve/Sorrow: To feel sorrow or distress
• Gulf/Gap: A deep inlet of the sea or a large gap
• Guerrilla/Small Group: A member of a small independent group fighting irregularly
• Savory/Salty: Having a salty or spicy flavor rather than sweet
• Saucer/Shallow Dish: A small, shallow dish for a cup
• Saucepan/Cooking Pan: A deep cooking pan with a handle
• Gentle/Kind: Kind or soft in action or character
• Savoy/Cabbage: A type of cabbage with crinkled leaves
• Scaffold/Platform: A temporary platform used in construction or for executions
• Scale/Measure: A device for measuring weight or size
• Scapegoat/Blame: A person blamed for the faults of others
• Tan/Brownish Skin: A brownish skin color caused by sun exposure
• Unrest/Disturbance: A state of dissatisfaction or disturbance
• Turmoil/Confusion: A state of great confusion or disorder
• Recoil/Withdraw: To draw back or shrink in fear or disgust
• Sear/Burn: To burn or scorch the surface
• Soar/Rise High: To rise or fly high in the air
• Smear/Spread Messily: To spread or mark messily
• Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam
• Scold/Reprimand: To reprimand or criticize angrily
• Reprimand/Disapproval: An official expression of disapproval
• Tap/Strike Lightly: To strike lightly or draw liquid from a container
• Tangle/Twist Together: To twist together into a confusing mass
• Trample/Step Heavily: To step heavily, often causing damage
• Wrench/Twist Violently: To twist or pull violently
• Wring/Squeeze Forcibly: To squeeze or twist forcibly
• Writhe/Twist in Pain: To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort
• Scribble/Careless Writing: To write or draw carelessly
• Stir/Mix Circularly: To mix with a circular motion
• Stitch/Sewing Loop: A loop of thread used in sewing or knitting
• Stove/Cooking Appliance: An appliance for cooking or heating
• Strain/Exert Force: To exert force or effort, or a type or variety
• Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle
• Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually
• Hone/Sharpen: To sharpen or refine
• Dependable/Reliable: Able to be relied upon
• Wretched/Unhappy: In a very unhappy or unfortunate state
• Indulgence/Enjoying: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something
• Delicatessen/Prepared Foods: A store selling fine, prepared foods
• Delicacy/Rare Food: A rare or expensive food item
• Wreck/Destruction: The destruction of a ship, vehicle, or structure

Word Properties

• Cottage/Small House: A small house, typically in the countryside

• Village/Community: A small community or group of houses in a rural area

• Grove/Trees: A small group of trees

• Marsh/Wetland: An area of soft, wet land

• Swamp/Wetland: A wetland often dominated by water

• Scarf/Fabric: A piece of fabric worn around the neck or head

• Scatterbrain/Disorganized: A person who is disorganized or forgetful

• Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam

• Scholar/Student: A person dedicated to study or learning

• Scholarship/Grant: A grant or payment made for academic achievement

• Nape/Back of Neck: The back of the neck

• Navel/Belly Button: The small central scar on the abdomen, belly button

• Scramble/Move Quickly: To move quickly or clumsily

• Scenario/Outline: A written outline of a story or situation

• Shapely/Well-formed: Having an attractive or well-formed shape

• Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle

• Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually

• Hone/Sharpen: To sharpen or refine

• Savory/Salty: Having a salty or spicy flavor rather than sweet

• Saucer/Shallow Dish: A small, shallow dish for a cup

• Saucepan/Cooking Pan: A deep cooking pan with a handle

• Gentle/Kind: Kind or soft in action or character

• Savoy/Cabbage: A type of cabbage with crinkled leaves

• Scaffold/Platform: A temporary platform used in construction or for executions

• Scale/Measure: A device for measuring weight or size

• Scapegoat/Blame: A person blamed for the faults of others

• Tan/Brownish Skin: A brownish skin color caused by sun exposure

• Buffalo/Animal: A large, shaggy-haired animal related to the ox

• Unrest/Disturbance: A state of dissatisfaction or disturbance

• Turmoil/Confusion: A state of great confusion or disorder

• Recoil/Withdraw: To draw back or shrink in fear or disgust

• Sear/Burn: To burn or scorch the surface

• Soar/Rise High: To rise or fly high in the air

• Smear/Spread Messily: To spread or mark messily

• Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam

• Scold/Reprimand: To reprimand or criticize angrily

• Reprimand/Disapproval: An official expression of disapproval

• Wing/Part of Animal: A part of an animal or aircraft used for flying

• Tap/Strike Lightly: To strike lightly or draw liquid from a container

• Tangle/Twist Together: To twist together into a confusing mass

• Trample/Step Heavily: To step heavily, often causing damage

• Wrench/Twist Violently: To twist or pull violently

• Wring/Squeeze Forcibly: To squeeze or twist forcibly

• Writhe/Twist in Pain: To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort

• Scribble/Careless Writing: To write or draw carelessly

• Stir/Mix Circularly: To mix with a circular motion

• Stitch/Sewing Loop: A loop of thread used in sewing or knitting

• Stove/Cooking Appliance: An appliance for cooking or heating

• Strain/Exert Force: To exert force or effort, or a type or variety

• Sconce/Bracket: A decorative bracket on a wall, especially for a light fixture

• Sconce/Bracket: A decorative bracket on a wall, especially for a light fixture

• Savannah/Plain: A grassy plain in tropical regions

• Snigger/Quiet Laugh: To laugh quietly in a mocking way

• Flora/Plants: The plants of a particular region or time

• Fauna/Animals: The animals of a particular region or time

• Strand/Single Length: A single thin length of something like thread or hair

• Scanty/Insufficient: Small or insufficient in quantity or size

• Scalp/Skin of Head: The skin covering the top of the head

• Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle

• Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually

• Indulgence/Enjoying: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something

• Delicatessen/Prepared Foods: A store selling fine, prepared foods

• Delicacy/Rare Food: A rare or expensive food item

• Wreck/Destruction: The destruction of a ship, vehicle, or structure

• Wretched/Unhappy: In a very unhappy or unfortunate state

• Wicker/Twigs: Pliable twigs or branches used for weaving

• Hay/Dried Grass: Dried grass used as animal fodder

• Moss/Small Plant: A small, green, soft plant that grows in damp areas

• Goat/Domestic Animal: A domesticated animal known for its agility and milk production

• Goad/Provoke: To provoke or drive someone into action

• Grovel/Humble: To act in a servile manner or crawl on the ground

• Chip/Small Piece: A small, thin piece of something broken off

• Broach/Introduce: To introduce a topic for discussion

• Barn/Storage Building: A large building used for storing grain or housing animals

• Gall/Impudent Behavior: Bold or impudent behavior

• Gait/Walking Style: A manner of walking or moving

• Gammon/Cured Ham: A cured ham, or a deceptive action

• Shammy/Soft Leather: A soft leather made from sheep or goat skin

• Chamois/Goat-Antelope: A type of goat-antelope, or the leather from its hide

• Customize/Modify: To modify something to suit personal preferences

• Accretion/Growth: Growth by gradual accumulation

• Shareholder/Company Owner: A person who owns shares in a company

• Accession/Attainment: The attainment of a position of rank or power

• Affront/Insult: An action that causes offense or insult

• Axiom/Truth: A self-evident truth or principle

• Foretell/Predict: To predict or forecast

• Presage/Warning: To give a warning or indication of something

• Plebeian/Common People: Relating to common people

• Egomaniacal/Self-centered: Obsessively self-centered

• Assortment/Collection: A variety or collection of items

• Quixotic/Unrealistic: Extremely idealistic or unrealistic

• Certitude/Confidence: The state of being certain or confident

• Quaff/Drink Deeply: To drink deeply or heartily

• Pantyhose/Nylon Stockings: A woman's nylon stockings and underwear

• Outcry/Protest: A strong public protest or objection

• Outlook/Perspective: A person’s point of view or perspective

• Collegial/Teamwork: Characterized by collective responsibility and teamwork

• Exculpate/Clear from Blame: To clear from blame or guilt

• Adulation/Excessive Praise: Excessive admiration or praise

• Retrograde/Backward: Moving backward or reverting to an earlier state

• Monolithic/Uniform: Large, uniform, and indivisible

• Prophylactic/Preventive: Intended to prevent disease or problems

• Exiguous/Scanty: Very small or scanty

• Goblet/Drinking Cup: A large drinking cup with a stem and base

• Dissemble/Conceal: To conceal true feelings or intentions

• Diurnal/Daytime: Occurring during the daytime

• Moribund/Dying: In a dying or declining state

• Itinerant/Traveling: Traveling from place to place

• Quotidian/Commonplace: Occurring daily or commonplace

• Brackish/Slightly Salty: Slightly salty or unpleasant

• Cascade/Waterfall: A waterfall or series of small waterfalls

• Putative/Generally Considered: Generally considered or assumed

• Imperturbable/Calm: Calm and difficult to upset

• Attrition/Reduction: Gradual reduction or weakening

• Dissemble/Conceal: To conceal true feelings or intentions

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell- Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell

• Unflappable/Calm: Calm and composed under pressure

• To cascade/flow in abundance: To flow or fall in abundance

• Nebulous/Vague: Vague or unclear

• Inexorable/Impossible to Stop: Impossible to stop or prevent

• Isotope/Atom: An atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons

• Extirpate/Destroy Completely: To destroy completely

• Insular/Isolated: Isolated or narrow-minded

• Impervious/Unpenetrable: Not allowing entry or passage

• Adduce/Cite Evidence: To cite as evidence

• Commiserate/Sympathize: To express sympathy or pity

• Imperceptible/Barely Noticeable: So small or slight it’s barely noticeable

• Beaver/Rodent: A large rodent known for building dams

• Murky/Gloomy: Dark, gloomy, or unclear

• Condole/Express Sorrow: To express sympathy or sorrow

• Coterminous/Same Boundaries: Having the same boundaries or extent

• Balkanization/Division: The division of a region into smaller, hostile units

• Excoriate/Criticize Severely: To criticize severely or strip away skin

• Muckrake/Expose Scandal: To expose corruption or scandal

• Ersatz Diamond/Artificial Diamond: An artificial or fake diamond

• Factitious/Artificially Created: Artificially created or contrived

• Deceptive/Misleading: Misleading or false

• Inelcutable/Unavoidable: Impossible to avoid or escape

• Inelligible/Unavoidable: Unable to be evaded

• Inelculable/Unavoidable: Certain to happen

• Unavoidable/Not Able to Avoid: Not able to be avoided

• Unescapable/Unable to Escape: Unable to be escaped

• Dyspeptic/Indigestion: Having indigestion or irritability

• Pessimistic/Worst Expectations: Tending to expect the worst

• Irritable/Easily Annoyed: Easily annoyed or angered

• Bearish/Pessimistic Market: Pessimistic or negative, especially in markets

• Irascible/Quick-tempered: Quick-tempered or easily angered

• Petulant/Childish Temper: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

• Contentious/Arguable: Causing or likely to cause argument

• Anodyne/Soothing: Something that soothes pain or stress

• Narcotic/Dulls Senses: A drug that dulls senses or relieves pain

• Anesthetic/Pain Relief: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain

• Sedative/Calming Substance: A substance that calms or reduces excitement

• Coterminous/Same Boundaries: Having the same boundaries or extent

• Adjacent/Next to: Next to or adjoining

• Hilt/Sword Handle: The handle of a sword or dagger

• Twirl/Rapid Spin: To spin or rotate rapidly