Advanced Vocabulary Exercise: Words With Similar Meaning Multiple Choice

These pairs of words are similar in meaning, but one has a positive or neutral connotation, and the other is negative. Choose the best word for each sentence.


1. The ______ dealer paid $5000 for a chair that was dated from the time of George Washington.

    antiquated

    antique

2. We need to replace this ______ heating system.

    antique

    antiquated

3. He was ready to make a ______ attempt to walk a tightrope across the canyon.

    risky

    daring

4. Driving too fast on icy roads is ______ behavior.

    risky

    daring

5. The mansion was beautifully furnished with ______ furniture.

    ostentatious

    elegant

6. The woman was wearing too much gaudy jewelry, and she looked ______.

    ostentatious

    elegant

7. He was attracted by her ______ charm.

    effeminate

    feminine

8. The boy was teased in school because he seemed to be ______.

    effeminate

    feminine

9. We had a relaxing, ______ vacation at the lake.

    irresponsible

    carefree

10. It is very ______ to smoke a cigarette in the forest.

    irresponsible

    carefree

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