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Question
Try to find out synonyms (words that mean the same) for the following:
(You may use a dictionary / theasures)
- disapproved: ______
- bits/pieces: ______
- achievement: ______
- attracted: ______
- nuisance: ______
- mishap: ______
- controlled: ______
- rebuke: ______
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Solution
- disapproved: objected
- bits/pieces: shreds
- achievement: success
- attracted: fascinated
- nuisance: pest
- mishap: disaster
- controlled: restricted
- rebuke: scold
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