4000 Essential English Words

Exercise 1

Choose the one that is similar in meaning to the given word.

1. reckless
   a. impressive b. careless c. fake d. colorful


2. flaw
   a. loss b. injury c. mistake d. relative


3. farewell
   a. goodbye b. maybe c. instead d. with luck


4. filth
   a. ice b. dirt c. tear d. track


5. bliss
   a. boldness b. comfort c. greatness

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d. happiness

Exercise 2

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

1. The large pile of dirt covered most of the backyard.


2. Please call for the most important male servant.


3. I don’t think we have enough wood used for building furniture to complete the project.


4. The playful puppy made the baby smile broadly.
   5. We’ll have to install a new device that attaches to a tube to control the flow of liquid.
   6. I got a small muscle pain in my leg after having a long workout at the gym.
   7. To reach the TV, the young girl stood on the seat with legs but no arm support.
   8. A high examination score is a proof of the existence of good studying skills.
   9. The man became worried when his arm was without feeling.


5. He was hired to repair the house that had become old and in bad condition.