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Synonym Shuffle - "Slow" Trivia Quiz

Has your English teacher ever told you that your word choice was weak? Well, say no more! Here are 15 synonyms to help you make your writing stronger! The word "slow" is the focus of the synonyms in this quiz.

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trident

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
423,695

Updated
Apr 03 26

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Easy

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15 / 15

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Find the 15 words that can be considered synonyms of the word "slow."

There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.

glacial nimble fleet rapid swift supersonic speedy laggard gradual slothful leaden dawdling lethargic sluggish crawling languid lackadaisical hasty leisurely lagging expeditious brisk unhurried plodding

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

The word "slow" can refer to speed, pace, or even one's attitude. Let's take a look at some of these terms.

"Sluggish", "lethargic", and "languid" all suggest low energy, with "sluggish" implying slow movement due to tiredness, "lethargic" emphasizing a lack of energy or alertness, and "languid" suggesting a relaxed, almost dreamy slowness. Similarly, "plodding" means moving slowly with steady effort, "leaden" suggests a heavy, weighed-down slowness, and "crawling" emphasizes extremely slow progress.

"Unhurried" means simply not rushed, while "leisurely" suggests relaxed enjoyment. "Gradual" indicates something happening slowly over time, and might be used more often with processes versus individual human activities. "Glacial" is similar in that sense, but more exaggerated, as though the slowness of the action might take place over millions of years.

"Lagging" and "laggard" both involve falling behind. "Dawdling" means wasting time or delaying, "lackadaisical" suggests careless or unmotivated slowness, and "slothful" implies laziness.

The other terms were antonyms for the word "slow."

Source: Author trident

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