ACTIVITY 1. Direction: Read each sentence carefully and focus on the underlined word. Write the synonym of the underlined word on a separate sheet of paper. Do it in a separate sheet of paper. 1. I cannot bear working with a preposterous, that is to say, unreasonable colleague. 2. The project was meant to ameliorate the living conditions of the people in the community, that is, to make their lives better. 3. I miss the halcyon, in other words, peaceful and undisturbed college days at the province. 4. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment. 5. The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end with the last event.​