Question

word study: synonyms and antonyms
each group of words contains two words that are either synonyms or antonyms.
circle them. then circle s if they are synonyms or a if they are antonyms.

1. enduring trusted adamant ephemeral s a
2. accolade altercation quarrel discovery s a
3. endow reveal ingratiate grant s a
4. chary reckless perverse poignant s a
5. ambivalent poignant risky adamant s a
6. adjudicate engender curtail proselytize s a
7. gratuitous alien insatiable indigenous s a

Explanation:

1. "enduring" means lasting a long time and "ephemeral" means lasting a short time, so they are antonyms.
2. "altercation" and "quarrel" both mean a noisy argument, so they are synonyms.
3. "endow" and "grant" both mean to give something, so they are synonyms.
4. "chary" means cautious and "reckless" means without caution, so they are antonyms.
5. There are no clear synonym - antonym pairs among these words.
6. There are no clear synonym - antonym pairs among these words.
7. "alien" means from another place or not belonging and "indigenous" means native, so they are antonyms.

Answer:

1. A. enduring, ephemeral; A
2. S. altercation, quarrel; S
3. S. endow, grant; S
4. A. chary, reckless; A
5. No pair; N/A
6. No pair; N/A
7. A. alien, indigenous; A