Using a Thesaurus

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Read the paragraph. Use the thesaurus entries above to answer the questions about the underlined words.Nearly 2,600 years ago, people in Mexico and Central America drank a bitter chocolate drink, which they made from cocoa beans. Some scholars claim that people drank chocolate even longer ago. 1. Which word is a synonym of claim as used in the paragraph? state2. Which word is an antonym of claim? deny3. Which word is a synonym for bitter as used in the paragraph? unpleasant4. Which word is an antonym ofbitter? sweet Read the passage. Decide whether the words below are synonyms or antonyms for the underlined word as used based on the thesaurus entries above. Some words will not be synonyms or antonyms for the word as used. Put those in the "Wrong Definition" category. Air pollution concerns people because of its negative impact on health and the environment. Air pollution contains particulates, which are tiny fragments of solids or liquids that are suspended in air. Synonyms for FRAGMENTS (as used) bit chip shred sliver segment Antonyms for FRAGMENTS (as used) whole total WRONG DEFINITION break shatter smash unite combine mend As the food of rulers, gods, and everyday people, chocolate was significant for the Maya.Which is a synonym for significant as it is used above? meaningful unimportant insignificant meaningless The Aztecs, however, wouldpermit only certain people to drink it.Which is an antonym for permit as it is used above? license allow forbid oblige Only the powerful members of Aztec society drank the sacred beverage.Which is a synonym for powerful as it is used above? high-ranking powerless weak frail Cocoa beans were so valuable that the Aztecs used the beans as money.Which is an antonym for valuable as it is used above? useful worthwhile precious cheap The burning of fossil fuels such as fuel oil, gasoline, and natural gas contributes significantly to air pollution.Which is an antonym for contributes as it is used above? grants detracts adds assists Volunteer organizations contribute time and energy to promoting methods of reducing pollution.Which is a synonym for contribute as it is used above? donate aid impede influence