Question

1. as americans, we venerate the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the bill of rights.
2. while i do not wish to alarm you, i will not opine the danger if you refuse to have the children vaccinated.
3. davy crockett was a real person, but so many tall stories have been told about him that he has become a(n) legendary figure.

synonyms
choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the given phrase. write the word on the line provided.

1. the child prodigys celebrated talent
2. laughed at the shenanigans of the comedian
3. swerved to avoid a pothole
4. cared for those injured in the fire
5. a sworn opponent of higher taxes
6. stuck with a surplus of zucchini
7. joked with my teammates after the game
8. underrated the importance of the discovery
9. made ambitious plans for the company
10. revere the writings of shakespeare
11. a need to remain disguised
12. malicious damage to public property
13. an indirect reference to an embarrassing event
14. received copious praise for their work
15. a serious liability to my future plans

antonyms
choose the word from this unit that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the boldface word or expression in the given phrase. write the word on the line provided.

1. the uncluttered aisles of the supermarket
2. a garment made of a very fragile fabric
3. confirm the results of the election
4. stepped confidently into the mountain lake
5. served the guests a lavish meal

Explanation:

1. "celebrated" means well - known and admired, similar to "legendary" in the sense of being famous for a particular talent.
2. "shenanigans" are playful or mischievous acts, similar to "banter" which can involve light - hearted joking behavior.
3. "swerved" means to change direction suddenly, like "veer".
4. "cared for" is similar to "nurtured" in the sense of looking after someone.
5. "sworn" in the context of an opponent means committed, similar to "staunch".
6. "surplus" means an amount that is more than needed, similar to "excess".
7. "joked" is similar to "bantered" which involves light - hearted conversation.
8. "underrated" means not fully recognized for importance, similar to "belittled".
9. "ambitious" plans are similar to "grandiose" plans.
10. "revere" means to have great respect, similar to "venerate".
11. "disguised" means to change appearance to conceal identity, similar to "cloaked".
12. "malicious" means having the intention to cause harm, similar to "vindictive".
13. "indirect reference" is similar to "allusion".
14. "copious" means a large amount, similar to "abundant".
15. "liability" is something that causes problems, similar to "hindrance".
16. "uncluttered" means not crowded or messy, opposite of "congested".
17. "fragile" means easily broken, opposite of "durable".
18. "confirm" means to establish the truth, opposite of "invalidate".
19. "confidently" means with self - assurance, opposite of "gingerly" (cautiously).
20. "lavish" means sumptuous or luxurious, opposite of "meager".

Answer:

1. legendary
2. banter
3. veer
4. nurture
5. staunch
6. excess
7. banter
8. belittle
9. grandiose
10. venerate
11. cloak
12. vindictive
13. allusion
14. abundant
15. hindrance
16. congested
17. durable
18. invalidate
19. gingerly
20. meager