This is an example of the WORD SynOpps puzzle. The puzzle has directions, the 12 correct synonym and antonym answers, and the three featured words used in context. The dictionary definitions are used with permission from Random House Webster's College Dictionary. Please read the trademark and copyright notice on the email page.


"Stretch your vocabulary when you discover the syn onyms and the opposites."
Directions: Determine the best synonyms and antonyms that fit in the blank spaces under each feature word. Give yourself 2 points for each right answer. You're a "word wizard" when you score 22 points; you're a "good-worder" when you score 16 points or more; keep trying if you get 14 points or less. Some of the blanks are filled in to make your effort a little easier.

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Complete WORD SynOpps puzzle "text": Feature word = MARITIME has 2 synonyms with hint letters of 1= _ A U _ _ _ _ _ and 2= O _ _ _ N _ _; plus 2 antonyms with hint letters of 3= _ _ R R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and 4= E _ R _ _ _. Feature word = MATURE has 2 synonyms with hint lettters of 5= S E _ _ _ _ _ _ and 6= _ _ V _ _ _ P _ _; plus 2 antonyms with hint letters of 7= Y _ _ _ _ F _ _ and 8= _ _ W _ R _ _ _ _. Feature word = MERCY has 2 synonyms with hint letters of 9= _ _ _ I _ _ _ Y and 10= C _ _ _ _ _ C _; plus 2 antonyms with hint letters of 11= _ _ V _ R _ _ _ and 12= H _ _ _ _ N _ _ _.

Answers: 1. nautical 2. oceanic 3. terrestrial 4. earthy 5. seasoned 6. developed 7. youthful 8. unworldly 9. leniency 10. clemency 11. severity 12. harshness

Featured words in context:1. Maritime laws always pertain to the rules of the oceans and seas. 2. He was a mature adult at 65 years old, but he had a teenager's sense of humor. 3. The judge showed no mercy when he sentenced the offender to ten days in jail for his fourth parking ticket.

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