General Vocabulary

Similar meanings: Adjectives 2

Look at sentences 1 – 14 and choose a word from the box that has a similar meaning to the words
and expressions in bold. Write these words in the grid below. The first one has been done as an
example.
If you do it correctly, you will reveal a word in the shaded vertical strip that is a synonym of the word
“typical” in this sentence:

The strong sense of community is typical of an area where people feel they are an underclass who
must struggle to survive.
abundant archaic chaotic concise credible evident hypothetical
industrious integral rampant risky scrupulous tedious tenacious

1. His instructions were very brief and clear.

2. Here's an imaginary situation: you are in the desert and you run out of water.

3. Latin is considered by many to be an outdated language, despite the fact that many words from
the language are still in use today.

4. From a financial point of view it was a very dangerous plan.

5. There are plenty of opportunities for promotion if you are prepared to work hard.

6. The conference was really disorganized and a complete waste of time.

7. His lectures are boring and I never seem to learn anything useful or interesting.

8. It was obvious that the President had been told what to say by his advisers.

9. Uncontrolled corruption and abuse of power by officials eventually prompted new anti-corruption
laws.

10. The setting of the scene in chapter one of the book is essential to the plot.

11. He gained a reputation as an honest and fair dealer, and therefore won the respect of his
customers.

12. He was a determined man who believed in fighting for his principles at any cost.

13. She was a serious, hardworking student who achieved excellent grades.

14. The story seemed believable at first, but a bit of research revealed some startling irregularities.

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