Question

3f draw the relationships
in each grouping of eight words below, draw straight lines between the synonyms (words that mean similar things) and squiggly lines between any antonyms (words that mean nearly opposite things). every word should have at least one line connected to it. some may have more
1 self - assured massacre annihilate prior ajar closed later poised
2 infamous dull successful uncertainty fruitless well - liked doubt radiant
3 sure incident forthcoming avert occurrence turn away uncertain pending
4 tale notorious prior figment infamous saga reality previous

Explanation:

1. Synonyms: "self - assured" and "poised" both describe a confident state. "massacre" and "annihilate" both imply extreme destruction. "prior" and "previous" mean before in time. "ajar" and "closed" are related to the state of a door or opening, with "ajar" being slightly open and "closed" being shut. "later" is the opposite of "prior".
2. Synonyms: "infamous" and "notorious" mean well - known in a negative way. "uncertainty" and "doubt" are related to a lack of certainty. "dull" and "fruitless" can both imply a lack of excitement or success. "successful" is the opposite of "fruitless", and "well - liked" is the opposite of "infamous".
3. Synonyms: "sure" and "certain" (opposite of "uncertain"). "incident" and "occurrence" are similar in meaning. "forthcoming" and "pending" both mean upcoming. "avert" and "turn away" are similar in the sense of avoiding or deflecting.
4. Synonyms: "tale" and "saga" are both stories. "notorious" and "infamous" are synonyms. "figment" (an imaginary thing) is the opposite of "reality". "prior" and "previous" are synonyms.

Answer:

1. Straight lines: self - assured - poised; massacre - annihilate; prior - previous. Squiggly lines: ajar - closed; prior - later.
2. Straight lines: infamous - notorious; uncertainty - doubt; dull - fruitless. Squiggly lines: successful - fruitless; well - liked - infamous.
3. Straight lines: sure - certain (implied opposite of uncertain); incident - occurrence; forthcoming - pending; avert - turn away.
4. Straight lines: tale - saga; notorious - infamous; prior - previous. Squiggly lines: figment - reality.