Question

iii. synonyms
circle the item that means the same as the boldface word.

1. a prominent author

a. forgotten
b. young
c. unknown
d. well - known

1. back with a vengeance

a. shelter
b. mercy
c. reprisal
d. assistance

1. pretended to be a dupe

a. coward
b. liar
c. hero
d. fool

1. a case that is still pending

a. unsettled
b. confusing
c. controversial
d. debated

1. cattle browsing in the field

a. plowing
b. grazing
c. stampeding
d. sleeping

1. a preview of the storm

a. report
b. foretaste
c. shadow
d. result

1. eradicate the species

a. investigate
b. preserve
c. adapt to
d. abolish

Explanation:

• 10. "prominent": "well - known" is a synonym. "Prominent" means well - recognized or standing out, which is similar to "well - known".
• 11. "back with a vengeance": "reprisal" is a synonym. "Back with a vengeance" implies a strong return, often in a retaliatory sense, similar to "reprisal".
• 12. "pretended to be a dupe": "fool" is a synonym. A "dupe" is someone who is easily fooled, so "fool" is a close match.
• 13. "a case that is still pending": "unsettled" is a synonym. "Pending" means not yet decided or resolved, which is similar to "unsettled".
• 14. "cattle browsing in the field": "grazing" is a synonym. Cattle "browsing" in a field is similar to "grazing".
• 15. "a preview of the storm": "foretaste" is a synonym. A "preview" of something (like a storm) is a "foretaste".
• 16. "eradicate the species": "abolish" is a synonym. "Eradicate" means to get rid of completely, similar to "abolish".

Answer:

1. d. well - known
2. c. reprisal
3. d. fool
4. a. unsettled
5. b. grazing
6. b. foretaste
7. d. abolish