MATCHING SYNONYMS VIII

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel 

 

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

1. Cupidity                  Chatter

2. Mollify                   Violate, infringe

3. Feckless                  Attire

4. Epitome                  Greed

5. Redress                   Eccentricity

6. Raiment                  Ineffective, irresponsible         

7. Palaver                    Having to do with excrement, obscene

8. Contravene             Assuage, soothe, appease

9. Scatological            Perfect example, embodiment

10. Idiosyncrasy         Make right, remedy

Answers:

 

1. Cupidity - Greed

2. Mollify - Assuage

3. Feckless - Ineffective

4. Epitome - Perfect example

5. Redress - Make right

6. Raiment - Attire

7. Palaver - Chatter

8. Contravene - Violate

9. Scatological - Having to do with excrement

10. Idiosyncrasy - Eccentricity