Seeking to – – – – – – – the birds, the bird watcher remained completely still and silent.

The audience cried tears of laughter throughout the – – – – – – – movie.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

COPIOUS

Robert completed all of his chores for a month to – – – – – – – his mom that he was responsible enough to have a pet.

Spencer wanted to – – – – – – – his point, so he wrote in big capital letters and underlined every word.

The geologists knew that the volcano was about to – – – – – – – and spew toxic ash into the atmosphere.

In Antarctica, where there is very little food or shelter, animals are – – – – – – -.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

EXTINCT

The – – – – – – – town hall building has been at the center of important town events for hundreds of years.

Ashleigh did not like looking at – – – – – – – forms of art; instead, she preferred to view newer and unusual art.

The support of her fans was – – – – – – – to her victory in the singing contest; without it, the artist would never have risen to fame.

The success of the party was the – – – – – – – of months of careful party planning.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

CARELESS

After the rain destroyed their picnic, the family checked if any of the food was still – – – – – – -.

The – – – – – – – of the noise, wherever it is, must be removed or I will never be able to concentrate!

Participation in class is – – – – – – -; the only way to do well is to raise your hand, answer questions, and join the conversation.

Because the machine would only work if the pieces were assembled in a specific way, Terry had to follow very – – – – – – – instructions in putting it together.

Robin ventured out into the woods alone, – – – – – – – her friend’s warning to stay in the tent.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

TENACIOUS

Jeremiah stayed out of his friends’ arguments because he hated – – – – – – -.

With nothing out of the ordinary, Wednesday was turning out to be a(n) – – – – – – – day.

On Friday, Mr. Stevensen wore bright, fun colors instead of his – – – – – – – grey suit.

Noah – – – – – – – crept into the kitchen to steal some cookies after his parents went to bed and managed to avoid being heard.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

DISSENTION

To make sure she didn’t leave any questions blank, Kayla – – – – – – – her test before turning it in.

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

STRENUOUS

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

ONEROUS

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

ACUMEN

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

ATTEST

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

CORROBORATE

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

DISCERNING

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

DISCOVER

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

EVALUATE

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

HYPOTHETICAL

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

CLARIFY

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

OBTUSE

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

PATRON

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

PROFOUND

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

SUBSTANTIATE

Directions: Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters:

AUTHENTICATE