Unit 3: Lesson 7: Word Relationships

synonym of dogmatic

opinionated

synonym of dexterous

adept

synonym of effrontery

audacity

synonym of disparage

belittle

The following pairs of words are homonyms that are often confused. Match the words with the correct definition.

capitol- the building where a state legislature convenes capital- the city that serves as the official seat of government of a state principle- a general truth or basic law principal- first in rank or importance council- a body elected or appointed to a task counsel- to advise or give opinion

Match the following words with their antonyms.

edifficult- facile careless- fastidious unsuitable- felicitous civilized- feral fragrant- fetid tight- flaccid hide- flaunt compliment(v.)- gibe necessary- gratuitous honesty- guile

synonym of didactic

instructive

Identify the type of relationship shown in each pair of words.

sale, sail- homonyms quail (to fear), quail (bird)- heteronyms giggle, chortle- synonyms ordinary, outstanding- antonyms furor, commotion-synonyms fair, fare- homonyms suggestion, proposition-synonyms

synonym of docile

tractable

Match the words with the correct definition.

𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝-dexterous (adj.) 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡; 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞- didactic (adj.) 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-disparage (v.) easily managed or taught- docile (adj.) strongly opinionated; dictatorial- dogmatic (adj.) double-dealing; deception- duplicity (n.) energetic, forceful- dynamic (adj.) carefully selecting or choosing from various sources- eclectic (adj.) capable of producing; effective; proven- efficacious (adj.) bold, brazen audacity- effrontery (n.)