MATCHING SYNONYMS II

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

 

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

 

1. Parsimonious          Harmless

2. Indigent                  Sarcastic

3. Sycophant              Banter

4. Meretricious           Peaceful

5. Persiflage               Miserly

6. Platitude                 Toady

7. Plethora                  Impoverished

8. Mordant                 Trite comment

9. Irenic                     Abundance

10. Innocuous            Tawdry

Answers:

 

1. Parsimonious - Miserly

2. Indigent - Impoverished

3. Sycophant - Toady

4. Meretricious - Without real value

5. Persiflage - Banter

6. Platitude - Trite comment

7. Plethora - Abundance

8. Mordant - Sarcastic

9. Irenic - Peaceful

10. Innocuous - Harmless