11+ English: Synonyms

A current that sweeps leaves away is moving quickly, so fast fits. Careful, shallow and cold do not mean rapid.

Neat means the same as tidy here. An empty desk is not the same as a tidy one, large is about size, and messy is the opposite.

Here fair means treating both sides equally, so just fits. Pale and blonde fit fair skin or hair, and sunny fits fair weather, but not a decision.

Here rest means what is left, so remainder fits. Sleep, pause and break match rest as in having a rest, which does not fit the cake.

Slightly tells us the feeling is mild, so irritated fits. Furious, livid and enraged are all much stronger than slightly cross.

Gazed for an hour means looking steadily for a long time, so stared fits. Glanced and peeked are quick looks, and blinked does not mean looking at something.