MATCHING SYNONYMS VII

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

 

Match each word on the left with its synonym on the right.

 

1. Ersatz                           Transformation

2. Relegate                       Use ambiguous language to avoid

                                         commitment

3. Purlieu                         Of interest to those with special

                                         knowledge

4. Purloin                         Substitute

5. Sequester                     Aggressive

6. Commiserate                Dismiss to an inferior rank or 

                                         position

7. Gauche                         The area near or surrounding a 

                                         place

8. Bellicose                       Former

9. Metamorphosis             Sympathize

10. Esoteric                       Steal 

11. Erstwhile                     Isolate            

12. Equivocate                  Socially awkward

Answers:

 

1. Ersatz - Substitute

2. Relegate - Dismiss to an inferior rank or position

3. Purlieu - The area near or surrounding a place

4. Purloin - Steal

5. Sequester - Isolate

6. Commiserate - Sympathize

7. Gauche - Socially awkward

8. Bellicose - Aggressive

9. Metamorphosis - Transformation

10. Esoteric - Of interest to those with special knowledge

11. Erstwhile - Former

12. Equivocate - Use ambiguous language to avoid commitment