Question

each group of four words below contains two words that are either synonyms or antonyms. circle these two words; then circle the s if they are synonyms, the a if they are antonyms.

1. baneful ecstatic doleful questionable s a
2. fill instigate recall imbue s a
3. hierarchy penchant aversion description s a
4. roughness instigation clarity asperity s a
5. docile garish rambunctious clever s a
6. garish unremitting thoughtful plain s a
7. provoke undermine instigate overlook s a
8. undermine support begin barter s a
9. constant silent baneful unremitting s a
10. blessing hierarchy bane buffoon s a

Explanation:

1. "ecstatic" (extremely happy) and "doleful" (sorrowful) are antonyms.
2. No clear synonyms or antonyms among these words.
3. "penchant" (liking) and "aversion" (dislike) are antonyms.
4. "roughness" and "asperity" (harshness/rough - ness) are synonyms.
5. "docile" (submissive) and "rambunctious" (unruly) are antonyms.
6. "garish" (loud and showy) and "plain" are antonyms.
7. "provoke" and "instigate" (both mean to stir up or incite) are synonyms.
8. "undermine" (weaken) and "support" are antonyms.
9. "constant" and "unremitting" (continuous) are synonyms.
10. "blessing" and "bane" (curse) are antonyms.

Answer:

1. ecstatic, doleful; A
2. No pair; -
3. penchant, aversion; A
4. roughness, asperity; S
5. docile, rambunctious; A
6. garish, plain; A
7. provoke, instigate; S
8. undermine, support; A
9. constant, unremitting; S
10. blessing, bane; A