2. SYNONYMS - ADJECTIVES Test your vocabulary

Test your vocabulary

2. SYNONYMS - ADJECTIVES

Give a synonym for each of the words in brackets in the following sentences. Choose from ones below. Number 1 has been done for you.

odd	bashful	attractive	authentic
cheeky	enjoyable	unbelievable	obstinate
enormous	ample	big-headed	appalling
hilarious	vital	keen

1	He was one of the most (good-looking) ____attractive_____ men she had ever seen.
2	We had a really (pleasant) _______________ time in Brighton last week.
3	David is always telling people how good he is at everything. He’s so (conceited) _______________
4	The play last night was (terrible) _______________. At least half the audience walked out in the middle of it.
5	There’s something very (peculiar) _______________ about Mr Brown’s behaviour today. Haven’t you noticed?
6	Have you seen James and Sally’s new house? It’s really (huge) _______________
7	He won’t take my advice. He’s so (stubborn) _______________
8	I was always very (shy) _______________ as a child and hated going to parties or meeting new people.
9	My son loves school. In fact, in some ways he’s too (enthusiastic) _______________ I mean, it’s the only thing he ever talks about.
10	It looked like (a genuine) an _______________ Picasso, but in fact it was only a copy.
11	I think Martha is going to have a lot of problems with her children. They’re so (rude) _______________ to everyone.
12	You should have done it by now. You’ve had (sufficient) _______________ time.
13	You must read this story – it’s quite (incredible) _______________.
14	Hard work and ambition are (essential) _______________ if you want to get on in life.
15	You must go and see the new ‘Monty Python’ film – it’s (very funny) _______________

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