Synonym 7

Question 1

initial

Answer 1

beginning, opening
He made an initial attempt to fix the lamp before calling Mum.

Question 2

innocent

Answer 2

blameless
The kitten looked innocent even though the vase was broken.

Question 3

innovation

Answer 3

change, transformation
Electric cars were a major innovation in transport.

Question 4

insist

Answer 4

demand, require
He will insist on finishing his dinner before dessert.

Question 5

instruct

Answer 5

order, command
The sergeant will instruct the team before they begin.

Question 6

insufficient

Answer 6

inadequate, lacking
Her explanation was insufficient to clear up the confusion.

Question 7

intelligent

Answer 7

clever, brilliant
That was an intelligent way to solve the puzzle!

Question 8

intense

Answer 8

extreme, severe
The heatwave was so intense the pavement melted.

Question 9

intricate

Answer 9

complex
The jigsaw puzzle had an intricate design of a dragon.

Question 10

introduce

Answer 10

establish, initiate
We will introduce the new student to the class.

Question 11

intrude

Answer 11

encroach, impinge
Don’t intrude when people are having a private chat.

Question 12

invent

Answer 12

create, design
He tried to invent a machine that can fold clothes.

Question 13

involve

Answer 13

include, incorporate
Your job will involve feeding the dragon—be careful!

Question 14

irregular

Answer 14

uneven, crooked
The path was irregular, full of bumps and holes.

Question 15

jagged

Answer 15

spiky, pointed
She avoided the jagged rocks near the shore.

Question 16

jealous

Answer 16

envious
He felt jealous when his brother got more ice cream.

Question 17

jest

Answer 17

joke, quip
His comment was just a jest, not meant to hurt anyone.

Question 18

joke

Answer 18

jest, quip
They all laughed at the pirate’s silly joke.

Question 19

joyful

Answer 19

cheerful, jolly
The puppy’s joyful bark woke the whole street.

Question 20

jumble

Answer 20

clutter, muddle
His desk was a jumble of snacks and toys.

Question 21

justice

Answer 21

fairness
They fought for justice when their biscuits were taken.

Question 22

keep

Answer 22

retain
Can I keep this shiny rock forever?

Question 23

knock

Answer 23

bang, thump
There was a loud knock on the haunted door!

Question 24

lag

Answer 24

dawdle, delay
If you lag behind, the ice cream might melt!

Question 25

launch

Answer 25

start, begin We’ll launch the boat after lunch.

Question 26

lavish

Answer 26

sumptuous, grand The princess threw a lavish party with 12 cakes.

Question 27

leader

Answer 27

chief, principal She was the leader of the jam sandwich club.

Question 28

lean

Answer 28

tilt, slope Don’t lean too far or you’ll fall into the jelly!

Question 29

learn

Answer 29

grasp, absorb He’s trying to learn how to juggle lemons.

Question 30

least

Answer 30

smallest, slightest That was the least scary ghost in the cupboard.

Question 31

lessen

Answer 31

reduce, minimize A warm jumper will lessen the cold wind.

Question 32

liable

Answer 32

responsible, accountable If the biscuit tin breaks, you’re liable!

Question 33

liberty

Answer 33

freedom School’s out! The kids ran to liberty!

Question 34

likeness

Answer 34

similarity There’s a likeness between him and that cartoon.

Question 35

limit

Answer 35

maximum, ceiling She reached her biscuit limit after 12.

Question 36

linger

Answer 36

remain, wait He let the smell of cookies linger in the air.

Question 37

lively

Answer 37

energetic, spirited The lively puppy ran circles around the garden.

Question 38

livid

Answer 38

furious, angry Mum was livid when she found jelly on the ceiling.

Question 39

local

Answer 39

community, neighbourhood The local cat thinks it owns our garden.

Question 40

logical

Answer 40

rational It’s logical to wear wellies in the mud.

Question 41

lonely

Answer 41

isolated, friendless The sock felt lonely without its pair.

Question 42

longing

Answer 42

desire She stared at the sweets with longing.

Question 43

luxurious

Answer 43

grand, opulent The cake was so luxurious it wore a crown.

Question 44

magical

Answer 44

remarkable, extraordinary The story had a magical unicorn that danced.

Question 45

magnificent

Answer 45

spectacular, impressive That’s a magnificent spaghetti sculpture!

Question 46

maintain

Answer 46

continue, keep Try to maintain balance on one leg like a flamingo!

Question 47

majority

Answer 47

most, bulk The majority voted for more jelly time.

Question 48

malicious

Answer 48

mean, spiteful The malicious goblin hid everyone’s shoes.

Question 49

malignant

Answer 49

dangerous, harmful The storm had a malignant look about it.

Question 50

manage

Answer 50

cope, survive I can manage cleaning up... if I don’t nap first.

Question 51

masterful

Answer 51

commanding, powerful He gave a masterful speech about biscuits.

Question 52

mature

Answer 52

adult, grown I feel mature when I drink tea instead of juice.

Question 53

maximum

Answer 53

most, supreme He reached maximum marshmallow capacity!

Question 54

meagre

Answer 54

paltry, scant The meagre lunch was just one pea.