Question

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 phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. needs to enunciate words more clearly
2. snubbed the newcomers
3. a watertight vessel
4. ingrain in them a love of country
5. restores antique cars as a hobby
6. refuse to be made the fall guy again
7. expel the vermin from the house
8. accepting praise with poise
9. a rather standoffish disposition
10. used an assumed name to conceal my identity

Explanation:

To solve these synonym questions, we analyze each boldface word and find a matching term (assuming common vocabulary from a typical English unit):

1. needs to enunciate words more clearly

"Enunciate" means to pronounce clearly. A synonym could be articulate (to speak clearly).

2. snubbed the newcomers

"Snubbed" means to ignore or treat rudely. A synonym could be ostracized (or "ignored," but "ostracize" fits the tone of excluding newcomers).

3. a watertight vessel

"Watertight" means impermeable to water. A synonym could be leakproof (or "sealed").

4. ingrain in them a love of country

"Ingrain" means to fix deeply. A synonym could be instill (to implant or embed).

5. restores antique cars as a hobby

"Restores" means to repair or renovate. A synonym could be refurbishes (to restore to good condition).

6. refuse to be made the fall guy again

"Fall guy" means a scapegoat. A synonym could be scapegoat (the person blamed).

7. expel the vermin from the house

"Expel" means to drive out. A synonym could be banish (to force out).

8. accepting praise with poise

"Poise" means composure. A synonym could be grace (dignified composure).

9. a rather standoffish disposition

"Standoffish" means distant or aloof. A synonym could be aloof (unfriendly or distant).

10. used an assumed name to conceal my identity

"Assumed name" means a pseudonym. A synonym could be pseudonym (a false name).

Final Answers (one per line):

1. articulate
2. ostracized
3. leakproof
4. instill
5. refurbishes
6. scapegoat
7. banish
8. grace
9. aloof
10. pseudonym

Answer:

To solve these synonym questions, we analyze each boldface word and find a matching term (assuming common vocabulary from a typical English unit):

1. needs to enunciate words more clearly

"Enunciate" means to pronounce clearly. A synonym could be articulate (to speak clearly).

2. snubbed the newcomers

"Snubbed" means to ignore or treat rudely. A synonym could be ostracized (or "ignored," but "ostracize" fits the tone of excluding newcomers).

3. a watertight vessel

"Watertight" means impermeable to water. A synonym could be leakproof (or "sealed").

4. ingrain in them a love of country

"Ingrain" means to fix deeply. A synonym could be instill (to implant or embed).

5. restores antique cars as a hobby

"Restores" means to repair or renovate. A synonym could be refurbishes (to restore to good condition).

6. refuse to be made the fall guy again

"Fall guy" means a scapegoat. A synonym could be scapegoat (the person blamed).

7. expel the vermin from the house

"Expel" means to drive out. A synonym could be banish (to force out).

8. accepting praise with poise

"Poise" means composure. A synonym could be grace (dignified composure).

9. a rather standoffish disposition

"Standoffish" means distant or aloof. A synonym could be aloof (unfriendly or distant).

10. used an assumed name to conceal my identity

"Assumed name" means a pseudonym. A synonym could be pseudonym (a false name).

Final Answers (one per line):

1. articulate
2. ostracized
3. leakproof
4. instill
5. refurbishes
6. scapegoat
7. banish
8. grace
9. aloof
10. pseudonym