SYNONYMS

Select 4 synonyms for each headword.

Level: Grades 10 - 12

1. aboriginal
indigenous
native
original
autochthonous
primordial

2. abracadabra
hey presto
hocus-pocus
voila
open sesame
incantation

3. abhor
hate
abominate
detest
implore
loathe

4. abolish
stop
disfigure
terminate
eliminate
jettison

5. abominable
detestable
reclusive
dreadful
repulsive
offensive

6. ability
faculty
capability
restiveness
power
capacity

7. abandon
wildness
intemperance
recklessness
licence
abasement

8. abjure
deny
shun
spurn
avoid
assimilate

9. abduct
kidnap
shanghai
seize
captivate
snatch

10. abode
house
residence
home
edifice
dwelling

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