Paper I · 17 Basic English · 17.2 Vocabulary

17.2.1 Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitutes

A synonym has nearly the same meaning, an antonym has the opposite meaning, and a one-word substitute replaces a whole phrase; in every question, first decide what the given word means in plain words, then pick the option that matches that meaning and the same part of speech.

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Key terms

  • synonym
  • antonym
  • one-word substitute
  • prefix
  • suffix
  • root word
  • word meaning
  • match the following
  • opposite word
  • nearest meaning

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