12th English - Synonym Quiz

12th English - Synonyms Quiz

1. We watched for a few moments; then as trade slackened we went over.

reduced improved loosened ended

2. They were childish enough and in many ways quite artless.

selfless artistic guileless / innocent foolish

3. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.

aroused alleviate ignore pacify

4. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.

appearance & behaviour sloth awareness rudeness

5. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation.

approval appreciation annoyance admiration

6. Two little figures, with their brown skins, tangled hair and dark earnest eyes.

dishonest indifferent afraid sincere

7. We came upon them in the windy and deserted square.

crowded uninhabited inhabited occupied

8. They had suffered horribly from near starvation and exposure, leading to demise.

expiration pleasant appetite death

9. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.

aroused alleviate ignore pacify

10. They shined shoes, sold fruit and hawked newspapers.

bought gathered sold congregated