Lesson 2 Using Synonyms As Dorothy learned in The Wizard of Oz, there really is no place like home. One of the reasons each home is unique is that each person who helps create a home is unique . The words in this lesson relate to the special place we call home.

Word List

alliance

indifference

simultaneous

urban

alternative

taunt

varied

meager

portray

commence

EXERCISE A Synonyms

Each boldfaced word below is paired with a synonym whose meaning you probably know. Think of other words related to the synonym and write them on the line provided. Then, look up the word in a dictionary and write its meaning. 1. taunt : tease Dictionary definition 2. indifference : lack of preference Dictionary definition 3. commence : begin Dictionary definition 4. meager : thin Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. Dictionary definition 5. simultaneous : at the same time Dictionary definition 6. urban : city Dictionary definition 7. varied : different Dictionary definition 8. alliance : association Dictionary definition​