Question

synonyms
choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly
the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the
phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. upsetting to learn the heartbreaking details
2. targeted the most innocent people
3. a monthly notice to all her patients
4. destroying the banned books
5. carry on despite many setbacks
6. miracle that we suffered only one loss of life
7. is certainly no time to fib
8. promoting confrontational ideas to start a riot
9. desperate to wriggle free from the ropes
10. submerge the vegetables in cold water

Explanation:

, which is similar to "upsetting".

1. "Innocent" means not guilty or not having done wrong, which is a characteristic of the people being targeted.
2. A "notice" is a written or printed statement giving information or warning, which is similar to a monthly communication.
3. "Banned" means prohibited or not allowed, so destroying such books is relevant.
4. "Carry on" means to continue, which is what one does despite setbacks.
5. "Loss of life" is a tragic outcome, and a miracle in this context is related to the minimal loss.
6. "Fib" means to tell a small lie, which is what one should not do at that time.
7. "Confrontational" means involving conflict or opposition, which is related to promoting ideas to start a riot.
8. "Wriggle" means to twist and turn the body, which is what one does to free from ropes.
9. "Submerge" means to put under water, which is what is done to the vegetables.

Answer:

1. heartbreaking
2. innocent
3. notice
4. banned
5. carry on
6. loss of life
7. fib
8. confrontational
9. wriggle
10. submerge