Vocabulary Review: Synonyms and Antonyms

Idiomatic Expressions

• 'TRUST men and they will be true to you' suggests that if you show trust in people, they will be honest and loyal to you.
• 'They were able to WEATHER the storm' means they were able to survive and overcome a difficult situation.

Proverbs

• 'Cut your coat to your cloth' implies that you should adjust your plans or actions according to your resources and abilities.

Descriptive Phrases

• If a report 'leaves much to be DESIRED', it means the report is incomplete or unsatisfactory.
• 'She is running up an ACCOUNT with the store' suggests that she is buying items on credit and building up a debt.

Vocabulary

• The word most likely synonymous with 'arrogant' is HAUGHTY.
• The correct spelling of the term for 'a large container for holding water or other liquids' is RESERVOIR.
• The word related to 'nonverbal communication among people' is BODY LANGUAGE.
• A person described as 'productive' is likely efficient and able to achieve a lot.
• The word related to 'the act of assigning blame or responsibility' is ACCOUNTABILITY.
• The idiomatic expression 'MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES' reflects making good use of opportunities.
• The word closest to 'ARDENT' is PASSIONATE.
• 'IMBROGLIO' means a complicated and confusing situation.
• The word most similar to 'FECUND' is FERTILE.
• The synonym for 'PERFORATE' is PIERCE.

Test your language skills with this quiz on synonyms and antonyms. Match the words with their corresponding meanings to enhance your vocabulary.