Choosing Synonyms Read the phrases and words below and choose the best synonym for the word in italics. 

Choosing Synonyms Read the phrases and words below and choose the best synonym for the word in italics. 
1. She had a distinctive voice that made her easily recognizable on the phone. 

• A. high pitched
• B. uncommon
• C. mundane
• D. distant

2. Their home is really extraordinary, although not my style. 

• A. exceptional
• B. bland
• C. really ordinary
• D. uncommon

3. I did a lot of work on that project, but it was all in vain. 

• A. beautiful
• B. for no reason
• C. worthwhile
• D. intravenous

4. She fancied a piece of pie. 

• A. thought about
• B. decorated
• C. devoured
• D. prepared

5. They painted the house adequately. 

• A. acceptably
• B. adamantly
• C. joyfully
• D. colorfully