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Riddle puzzle: Synonyms and antonyms

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  1. 1.Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "diligent"?
  2. 2.Which word means the SAME as "sad"?
  3. 3.Which word is the WEAKEST (least strong)? walk, sprint, jog
  4. 4.Which word means the SAME as "small"?
  5. 5.Which word is closest in meaning to "ancient"?
  6. 6.Which word is the STRONGEST? drink, sip, gulp
  7. 7.Which word is closest in meaning to "frequently"?
  8. 8.Which word is the WEAKEST (least strong)? boiling, warm, hot
  9. 9.Which word means the SAME as "rich"?

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antiqueT

shoutQ

lazyC

modernX

oftenN

gulpO

walkU

shortZ

unhappyO

wealthyE

littleN

giganticJ

warmM

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Answer key: Synonyms and antonyms riddle

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  1. 1. lazy = C
  2. 2. unhappy = O
  3. 3. walk = U
  4. 4. little = N
  5. 5. antique = T
  6. 6. gulp = O
  7. 7. often = N
  8. 8. warm = M
  9. 9. wealthy = E

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