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1 Abandondesert, forsakekeepBabbreviateshorten, condenselengthen, increaseB-Cabilityskill, aptitudeincompetence, inabilityBablecapable, qualifiedincapableBaboveoverheadbelowAab undantample, sufficientscanty, insufficientB-Caccuratecorrect, rightwrongBachieveaccomplish, attainfailBactiveenergetic, animated, livelylethargic, idle, sluggishB-Cadamantfirm, unyieldingmaneuverable, yieldingCaddincrease,totalsubtractA-Bade quatesufficient, enough, ampleinsufficient, sparseB-Cadjournpostpone, recessrecommence, continueCadultgrown-upchildAadvocatesupp ort, recommendopposeB-Cafterfollowing, nextbeforeAafraidfrightened, scaredcourageous, braveA-Baggressiveassertive, pushy, militantpassive, peacefulB-Caidhelp, assisthinderBalwaysforeverneverAamateurb eginner, noviceprofessionalBambitiousaspiring, drivenlazy, indifferentB-Cantagonizeprovoke, embittersoothe, tranquilizeCapparentobvious, evidenthidden, obscureCapproveaccept, ratify, endorsedisapprove, censureB-Carrivereach, comedepart, leaveBarroganthaughty, stuck-uphumble, modestB-Cartificialfake, syntheticreal, authenticB-CCopyright reading Manipulatives, & Antonyms p.

2 1 CODING SYSTEM:AEasiestUsed in oral language; concrete conceptsBIntermediateHarder words; more likely used in writingCMost difficultAdvanced vocabulary and conceptsOften a range of levels is given since the difficulty will vary according to the word students find Antonyms easier than Synonyms since opposites tend to be more concrete con-cepts than similarities. However, since synonym substitution is a key strategy for improving writtencommunication, study of Synonyms is more LISTSYNONYMS & Antonyms askquestion, inquireanswerA-Batrociousdreadful, contemptible, vilekind, wonderfulCauthenticgenuine, real, factualfalse, artificialCaverageordinary, fairunusual, exceptionalB-Cawfuldreadful, atrociouspleasantB-Cawkwardclumsy, uncoordinatedgracefulBbanprohibit, forbid, outlawallow, permitBbarrenunproductive, infertilefertile, productiveCbashfulshy, timidoutgoing, assuredBbeautifulpretty, attractive, lovelyuglyAbeforeprior, earlierafter.

3 BehindA-Bbeginningstart, initiatefinish, endA-Bbelievetrust, acceptdoubt, distrustA-Bbelowunder, loweraboveAbeneficialhelpful, useful, advantageousharmful, adverseB-Cbestfinest, choiceworstA-Bbirthbeginningdeath,endA-B blendcombine, mixseparateBbottombase, foundationtopA-Bbravecourageous, bold, heroiccowardly, timidBbreakfracture,burstrepair, healA-Bbriefshort, conciselongBbroadwide, expansivenarrowBbusyactive, occupied, workingidle, inactiveBbuypurchasesellA-Bcalmquiet, tranquil, stillexcited, turbulentBcaptureapprehend, seize, arrestfree, releaseBcareconcern, protectionneglectBcarefulcautious, watchfulcareless, recklessBceasestop, discontinuecontinue, recommenceB-Ccertainpositive, sure, definiteuncertain, unsureBcharmingdelightful, appealing, enchantingobnoxious, gross, vulgarB-Cchillycool, nippywarmAchubbyplump, pudgythin, skinnyA-Bclarifyexplain, simplifyconfuseBcloseshut, fastenopenAclosenear,imminentfarBWORDSYN ONYMSANTONYMSLEVELC opyright reading Manipulatives, & Antonyms p.

4 2coarsebumpy, roughfine, smoothBcolossalenormous, immense, mammothtiny, insignificant, trivialB-Ccombineblend, unite, joinseparateBcomicalamusing, funny, humoroustragic, sorrowfulBcomplexcomplicated, intricatesimpleB-Ccompetentcapable, qualifiedincompetent, ineptB-Ccomprehendunderstand, graspconfuse, misinterpretB-Ccompleteconclude, finishincompleteBcomplexcomplicated, intricatesimpleB-Ccompresscrush, condense, squeezeexpandB-Cconcretereal, tangible, solidabstract, flimsyCconcuragree, cooperatedisagreeBcondemncensure, denounceapproveB-Ccondensecompress, concentrateexpand, enlargeCconfessadmit, acknowledgedenyBconfinecontain, enclose, restrainfree, releaseB-Cconflictoppose,differ, clashagreeBconflictfight, battle, strugglepeace, harmonyB-Cconformcomply, submitdissent, disputeB-Cconfusecomplicate, muddle, jumbleclarifyBcongestedovercrowded, stuffedempty, unfilledB-Cconnectjoin, link, attachseparate, disconnectBconscientiousscrupulous, virtuousneglectful, carelessCconsciousaware, cognizantunaware, unconsciousCconsecutivesuccessive, continuousinterruptedCconservativecautio us, restrainedradical, extremeCconsideratethoughtful, sympathetic.

5 Mindfulthoughtless, selfishCconstantlyalways, continuallyscarcely, seldomBcontaminatepollute, defile, infectpurifyB-Ccontentedsatisfied, pleaseddissatisfied, unhappyB-Ccontinuepersist, perseverediscontinue, stopB-Cconvalescerecuperate, recover, healrelapseCconvenienthandy, accessibleinconvenientBconventionalcusto mary, traditionalunusualB-Ccorrectaccurate, right, properwrong, incorrectA-Bcouragebravery, valorcowardiceBcourteouspolite, civilrudeBWORDSYNONYMSANTONYMSLEVELC opyright reading Manipulatives, & Antonyms p. 3coverconceal, hideexposeBcozycomfortable, snug, homeyuncomfortableBcrankycross, irritablegood-humoredBcrazyinsane, daft, madsaneBcruelmean, heartless, ruthlesskind, humaneBcrysob, weeplaughAdallyloiter, lingerrushB-Cdamagehurt, impair, harmremedy, repairBdangerousunsafe, hazardous, periloussafeBdaringbold, audaciouscautiousB-Cdarkdismal, blacklightA-Bdawndaybreak, sunriseeveningBdeadlifeless, deceasedalive, activeA-Bdecayrot, spoilbloom, flourishBdeductsubtract, removeaddBdefendprotect, shieldattack, assaultBdefyresist,challengeobey, complyBdelicatefragile.

6 DaintysturdyBdemolishdestroy, wreckrestoreBdenounceblame, censure, indictcommendCdensethick,heavy,compresse dsparse, emptyB-Cdepartleave, exitarriveBdepositstore, placewithdrawBdesolatebarren, forsakendense, verdantCdespisehate, detest, loatheloveBdestitutepoor, pennilesswealthyCdestroyruin, wreck, devastaterestoreBdetachseparate, unfasten, removeattachBdeterhinder, preventencourageBdeterminedsure, convinced, resolutedoubtfulB-Cdieexpire, perishliveA-Bdifferentdistinct, unlikesame, alikeBdifficulthard, challengingeasyA-Bdiluteweaken, thinstrengthenBdiminishcurtail, lessen, decreaseincrease, amplifyCdirtysoiled, messycleanAdisagreediffer, disputeagreeBWORDSYNONYMSANTONYMSLEVELC opyright reading Manipulatives, & Antonyms p.

7 4disputedebate, opposeagreeBdiversedifferent, distinctsame, similarCdivideseparate, splituniteBdociletame, gentlewild, stubbornB-Cdormantsleeping, inactiveawake, activeBdoubtmistrust, disputebelieveBdrabdull, lifelessbrightBdrasticsevere, extreme, toughmild, moderateB-Cdreadfulterrible, unpleasantsplendid, superBdryarid, parchedwetA-Bdubiousdoubtful, questionablecertainB-Cdullblunt, drearysharp, brightBdumbstupid, densesmartA-Bearlypremature, beforetimelateA-BeasysimplehardAeccentri cpeculiar, unusualnormalCecstasyjoy,rapture, elationsadness, depressionCemptydrain, unloadfillA-Bencouragepromote, support, urgediscourageBenemyopponent, foeally, friendBenjoylike,appreciatedislike, hateBenlargeexpand, magnifyreduce, shrinkBenormousvast, immense, colossaltiny, microscopicBenoughsufficient, ample, plentyinsufficientBentirelywholly, completely, solelypartlyBeternalalways, perpetual, everlastingtemporary, passingBevidentapparent, obvious, cleardoubtful, vagueB-Cevilbad,wrong, wickedgoodAexceptionalremarkable, outstandingordinary, commonplaceCexcitearouse, provoke, incitecompose, calmB-Cexhilaratedoverjoyed, ecstatic, elateddepressed, dejected.

8 SadCexplicitexact, distinct, unmistakableindefinite, unclearCexquisitedelightful, charming, lovelyrevolting, repulsiveCexterioroutside, outerinteriorBextravagantextreme, excessive, luxuriousmeagerCfabulousmarvelous, amazingunexcitingBfaceconfront, meetavoidBWORDSYNONYMSANTONYMSLEVELC opyright reading Manipulatives, & Antonyms p. 5fairhonest, just, impartialunjust, unfairBfakeimitation, phony, artificialreal, genuineBfalseincorrect, untruetrueBfancyelaborate, ornate, fussysimple, plainB-Cfantasticincredible, outrageousordinary, usualBfastrapid, quick, swiftslowA-Bfatchubby, plump, stoutthinA-Bfataldeadly, mortal, killingBfatiguetire, exhaustBfeasiblepossible, attainable, practicalimpossibleB-Cfeebleweak, frailstrongBferociousfierce, savage, brutal, savagetame, gentleB-Cfertilefruitful, productiveunproductive, barrenCfewmanyAfictionfantasy, untruth, mythtruthBfillload, packemptyAfixmend.

9 RepairbreakAflawdefect, fault, blemishperfectionBflimsyfrail, fragile, delicatesturdy, strongBflippantimpudent, sassypolite, respectfulCfluidliquidsolidBfoeenemy, adversary, opponentfriendB-Cfollowsucceed, traillead, precedeA-Bforbidprohibit, ban, barencourageBforgivepardon, excuse, absolveBformerprevious, earlierlatterBfractionpart, portion, segmentwholeBfrankcandid,straightforward , bluntevasiveBfrenzyfury, rageserenity, calmnessB-Cfreshunused, newold, staleBfriendcomrade, buddyenemyA-Bfrigidfreezing, frostywarm, hotBfrivoloustrivial, unimportant, sillyimportant, seriousB-CfrontforebackAfullpacked, stuffedemptyAfuriousangry, enraged, infuriatedcalm, placidBfuturecoming, tomorrowpastA-BWORDSYNONYMSANTONYMSLEVEL C opyright reading Manipulat