Question

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

1. a group of rowdy fans
2. made of flimsy material
3. music that suits my wistful state of mind
4. refused to respond to my opponents harangue
5. enjoyed the animated conversation
6. the crowning point of a brilliant career
7. roamed through the beautiful gardens
8. a portentous meeting of world leaders
9. foreign words incorporated into english
10. provides drifters with hot meals and shelter

Explanation:

1. "Rowdy" means disorderly or unruly. A synonym could be "boisterous".
2. "Flimsy" implies weak or easily - damaged. "Delicate" can be a synonym in the sense of being not sturdy.
3. "Wistful" is a longing or pensive state. "Nostalgic" is similar.
4. "Harangue" is a long, scolding speech. "Diatribe" is a close synonym.
5. "Animated" means lively. "Vivacious" is a good synonym.
6. "Crowning point" is the peak or culmination. "Climax" is similar.
7. "Roamed" means wandered. "Strayed" can be a synonym.
8. "Portentous" means significant or ominous. "Momentous" is similar.
9. "Incorporated" means included or integrated. "Assimilated" is a synonym.
10. "Drifters" are people who move aimlessly. "Vagrants" is a synonym.

Answer:

1. boisterous
2. delicate
3. nostalgic
4. diatribe
5. vivacious
6. climax
7. strayed
8. momentous
9. assimilated
10. vagrants