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Grade 5 Matching Synonyms (Crossword): Sample
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Name _____________________________

Date ___________________

Choose the word that is the most nearly the same in meaning as the list of synonyms. A word should not be used more than once.

Word List accelerate assign comprehend denounce despair disaster elegant employ expand extract immense kin mimic perish petrify pledge provide ridicule superior tremor

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Down 1.   transfer, give, allow, dispense, apportion, appoint, cede, allot, name, designate, distribute 2.   copy, repeat, imitate, mock, echo 3.   misfortune, tragedy, accident, calamity, casualty, catastrophe 4.   warrant, promise, security, assurance, swear, commitment, pawn, vow, agreement, affirm 5.   vibration, quake, shock, shake 6.   kinfolk, relations, tribe, relation, family, relatives, lineage

Across 1.   speed up, go faster, quicken 7.   better, over, greater, admirable, preferable, exceptional, excellent, high, fine, premium 8.   sarcasm, sneering, scorn, mockery, teasing 9.   desperation, hopelessness, discouragement, dismay 10.   expire, depart, succumb, die, disintegrate, corrupt, go 11.   withdraw, extort, tear, pull, squeeze, remove, draw out, take out 12.   fine, tasteful, exquisite, graceful, refined, fancy, stylish