<p> Synonyms A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word. Whereas a dictionary is used to find meanings and to check spellings of words, we use a thesaurus to help identify synonyms. Using a thesaurus can help develop our vocabulary and make our writing more interesting. Task Match the words in Table 1 to their more interesting synonyms in Table 2, and write each pair of words in your notebook. Table 1</p><p> nice look small sad</p><p> mock think said happy</p><p> journey big kind to leave</p><p> pleased short lots of good</p><p> get rid of asked brave bad</p><p>Table 2</p><p> uttered eradicate worthy ponder</p><p> courageous disconsolate delightful expedition</p><p> euphoric abysmal colossal considerate</p><p> miniscule ridicule quizzed elated</p><p> examine abundance diminutive abandon</p><p>Extension (optional) Compose sentences or a short story using ten of the more interesting words. Try to choose words which are not familiar to you.</p>