3 Find in the text one synonym to each group of words given below. Paragraphs are indicated
for you.
a. thoughtful, polite, courteous, attentive, gallant, solicitous (1)
b. express, convey, communicate, manifest, show off, exhibit (1)
c. break, collapse, split, drop (2)
d. apparatus, appliance (3)
e. aggression, aggressiveness, belligerence, antagonism, antipathy (5)
f. little, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, small, negligible (7)
g. whisper, mutter, murmur (8)
h. abstinent, objective, realistic, down-to-earth,
pragmatic, serious, temperate (10)
Synonym: considerate
To find a synonym, we need to look for a word that has a similar meaning to all the words given in the group. In this case, all the words in the group describe someone who is kind, respectful, and considerate towards others. The word "thoughtful" can be used as a synonym in this case.
b. express, convey, communicate, manifest, show off, exhibit (1)
Synonym: demonstrate
All the words in this group describe the act of conveying or expressing something. They all involve the idea of showing or making something known. The word "demonstrate" can be used as a synonym in this case.
c. break, collapse, split, drop (2)
Synonym: shatter
The words in this group all describe some form of destruction or separation. They all involve the idea of something falling apart or being broken. The word "shatter" can be used as a synonym in this case.
d. apparatus, appliance (3)
Synonym: device
Both "apparatus" and "appliance" refer to objects or instruments used for a specific purpose. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts. However, a more general term that can be used as a synonym for both is "device."
e. aggression, aggressiveness, belligerence, antagonism, antipathy (5)
Synonym: hostility
All the words in this group describe a negative and confrontational behavior or attitude. They all involve the idea of having a hostile or unfriendly demeanor. The word "hostility" can be used as a synonym in this case.
f. little, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, small, negligible (7)
Synonym: trivial
The words in this group all describe something of little importance or significance. They all involve the idea of something being small or unimportant. The word "trivial" can be used as a synonym in this case.
g. whisper, mutter, murmur (8)
Synonym: mumble
All the words in this group describe low or soft spoken words. They all involve the idea of speaking quietly or indistinctly. The word "mumble" can be used as a synonym in this case.
h. abstinent, objective, realistic, down-to-earth, pragmatic, serious, temperate (10)
Synonym: practical
All the words in this group describe a practical or realistic approach or attitude. They all involve the idea of being sensible or realistic in one's thinking or actions. The word "practical" can be used as a synonym in this case.