Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms

Question 1

Discern Synonyms

Answer 1

Ascertain, discover, determine, observe, perceive

Question 2

Discretion Synonyms

Answer 2

Foresight, Forethought, providence, prudence

Question 3

Discretion Antonyms

Answer 3

Asininity, foolishness, indiscretion

Question 4

Disparage Synonyms

Answer 4

Decry, Defame, depreciate, detract, dishonor

Question 5

Disparage Antonyms

Answer 5

Appreciate, esteem, exalt, honor, praise

Question 6

Dissension Synonyms

Answer 6

Conflict, Disagreement, discord, division, opposition, rebellions

Question 7

Dissension Antonyms

Answer 7

Accord, agreement, concurrence, harmony, unity

Question 8

Dissipate Synonyms

Answer 8

Dispel, disperse, squander, waste

Question 9

Dissipate Antonyms

Answer 9

Absorb, accumulate, concentrate, gather

Question 10

Distraught Synonyms

Answer 10

Bewildered, distracted, confused

Question 11

Distraught Antonyms

Answer 11

Collected, composed, imperturbable, unruffled

Question 12

Precipitate Synonyms

Answer 12

Accelerate, advance, bring on, hurry, quicken

Question 13

Precipitate Antonyms

Answer 13

Decelerate, delay, hinder, impede, postpone, slow

Question 14

Premonition Synonyms

Answer 14

Foreshadowing, predication; inkling, presentment

Question 15

Preposterous Synonyms

Answer 15

Absurd, foolish, silly

Question 16

Preposterous Antonyms

Answer 16

Logical, natural, rational

Question 17

Profane Synonyms

Answer 17

Secularly, temporal, unconsecrated

Question 18

Profane Antonyms

Answer 18

Consecrated, religious, sacred, scriptural

Question 19

Proficient Synonyms

Answer 19

Adroit, Competent, Dexterous

Question 20

Proficient Antonyms

Answer 20

Amateur, incapable, incompetent, inept, unskilled

Question 21

Provocation Synonyms

Answer 21

Anger, annoyance, frustration, instigation, irritation, vexation

Question 22

Provocation Antonyms

Answer 22

Appeasement, assuagement, calm, composure