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  Exercise 1


  The verbs on the right are all synonyms except for one. 
Underline the word which doesn´t fit.

  Example:     SPEAK:  say, talk,
transfer, utter

  1.  APPLAUD:  acclaim, censure, cheer, praise

  2.  CHECK:  examine, inspect, merit, probe

  3.  DESIRE:  alter, crave, fancy, wish for

  4.  DISAPPOINT:  dissatisfy, disillusion, let down, smudge

  5.  FRIGHTEN:  alarm, prosper, scare, startle

  6.  GET:  acquire, gain, lock, obtain

  7.  STEAL:  captivate, nick (inf.), rob, shoplift

  8.  THROW:  chuck (inf.), fetch, lob, toss


 
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  Exercise 2


 
1.  CLOSE:  fasten, merge, seal, shut

  2.  DELAY:  postpone, put off, suspend, tell off (inf)

  3.  DISCOVER:  bring to light, burst, come across, find

  4.  IRRITATE:  annoy, bother, pester, vanish

  5.  MANAGE:  deal with, handle, run away, see too

  6.  RELAX:   carry on, rest, take it easy, unwind

  7.  SHOUT:  cry, gossip, scream, yell

  8.  WALK:  march, stroll, stride, twist

 
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Some more practice on verbs?  Try Verb Synonyms, Advanced (2), Test Your English 7
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