Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms Reviewer

Directions: Choose the word closest in meaning with the word written in italicized and boldfaced form.

1. We cannot help being overwhelmed at the gargantuan task assigned to us by the new district supervisor.
   difficult
   enormous
   grueling
   incredible
   gratifying

2. Her father can’t help being leery of the gang violence and drug use reported in the city.
   irritated
   frightened
   cautious
   heedless
   unmindful

3. Rather than be ostracized, he just concurred with the majority.
   agreed
   sparred
   joined
   fought
   linked

4. The vigilant neighbors finally spotted the elusive burglar.
   alert
   brave
   burly
   staunch
   dauntless

5. Upon the arrival of the new management, two departments in our company were amalgamated.
   dissolved
   established
   separated
   merged
   promoted

6. For me, nothing is more beautiful to see than the limpid waters of the Mediterranean.
   distinct
   opaque
   pleasing
   picturesque
   crystalline

7. We cannot help admiring the young man who played basketball with panache and mastery.
   care
   expertise
   professionalism
   self-assurance
   appeal

8. The auditorium was festooned with streamers and balloons.
   filled
   adorned
   overflowing
   soiled
   tainted

9. Cathy was severely admonished by her parents after she came home very late.
   lectured
   punished
   beaten
   abhorred
   ridiculed

10. Kung ayaw mong mabakbakan huwag kang sumama sa mga kaibigan mong maaksaya.
    magkapera
    magkautang
    magkagastos
    maging maluho
    manakawan

Directions: Choose the word closest in meaning with the word written in italicized and boldfaced form.

11. deranged gunman
    rational
    horrible
    insane
    skilled
    professional

12. qualms about going abroad
    doubts
    questions
    benefits
    dangers
    flaws

13. slovenly appearance
    groomed
    untidy
    agreeable
    impeccable
    salvage

14. her benign but firm approach
    loose
    unfriendly
    solid
    careful
    kind

15. magkamukhang mag-impo
    mag-ama
    mag-ina
    maglola
    magkapitbahay
    magkapatid

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning with the word written in italicized and boldfaced form.

16. to query about the company policies
    laud
    seek
    answer
    comply
    caution

17. itinerant businessmen
    calm
    defensive
    settled
    unskilled
    clever

18. a tenuous link between the management and employees.
    weak
    strong
    obvious
    nonexistent
    serious

19. the integrity of the school
    success
    finality
    impediment
    ignobility
    healthfulness

20. awit na mapanglaw
    masaya
    malungkot
    nakakatawa
    malalim
    nakakaantig

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