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Essential Words And Synonyms For Achieving An Advanced Level of English

 


Important Words and Synonyms For International Exam Preparation

Words – Synonyms

HamstrungCripple debilitate

Complex = Complicated, intricate

ValorBravery, prowess

Shy = Bashful, timid

Concur = Agree, cooperate

Abandon = Desert, forsake

Passive = Compliant, submissive, yielding

Compact = Bunched, thick

Capable = Competent, able

VigilantCautious, alert

ConventionalCustomary, traditional

OracularCryptic, vague

Dull = Blunt, dreary

Inclination = Disposition, affection

EclipseDiminution, dimming

Conservative = Cautious, restrained

Contrary = Dissimilar, conflicting

TrenchantAssertive, forceful

Seize = Apprehend, grab, snatch

Genuine = Absolute, factual

Accurate = Correct, right

LunacyDelusion, insanity

Stain = Blemish, tarnish

Remonstrate = Censure, protest

Careful = Cautious, watchful

Confess = Admit, acknowledge

Bleak = Austere, blank

Regulate = Control, oversee, handle

GrislyDisgusting, atrocious

WinsomeBeautiful, comely

PrevalentCustomary, widespread

Open = Begin, unfold, originate

Impair = Diminish, deteriorate

Abash = Disconcert, rattle

Militant = Combative, aggressive, warlike

AmbitiousAspiring, driven

InfernalDamned, accursed

ExquisiteDelightful, charming, lovely

Ecstasy = Delight, exultation

PrecariousDangerous, uncertain, shaky

Birth = Beginning

Correct = Accurate, right, proper

Intelligent = Bright, sensible, rational

Compress = Abbreviate, shrink

Daring = Bold, audacious

PrejudicedBiased, opinionated, influenced

AudacityBoldness, courage

Lure = Attract, entice

Invective = Accusation, censure

Utterly = Completely, entirely

Abolish = Abrogate, annual

Brittle = Breakable, crisp

Evident = Apparent, obvious, clear

MonotonousBoring, tedious dreary, humdrum

Gloomy = Dark, dismal, depressing

Wary = Cautious, circumspect

Comical = Amusing, funny, humorous

Ratify = Approve, confirm, endorse

Combine = Bled, unite, join

Sufficient = Ample, enough, adequate

Dawn = Daybreak, sunrise

FallacyDelusion, mistake

Zest = Delight, enthusiasm

Fatal = Deadly, mortal, killing

Abundant = Ample, sufficient

Condense = Compress, concentrate

Tangible = Concrete, definite

Vouch = Confirm, consent

Knell = Death knell, last blow

Admonish = Counsel, reprove

Plentiful = Ample, enough, abundant

Rectify = Amend, remedy

Eternal = Always, perpetual, everlasting

Dispute = Debate, oppose

SubterfugeDeceit, stratagem

Tame = Compliant, subdued

Honor = Adoration, reverence

Desolate = Barren, forsaken

Consent = Agree, permit

Deceit = Deception, artifice

MorbidAppalling, awful, ghastly

Calculating = Canny, devious

Constantly = Always, continually

Care = Concern, protection

Resentment = Displeasure, wrath

Negligent = Careless, derelict, inattentive

HypocrisyDeception, pharisaic

HarmonyConformity, amicability

RavageDevastate, ruin, damage

GenerosityAltruism, bounty

Wane = Decline, dwindle

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Dark = Dismal, black

PlausibleBelievable, reasonable, logical

CaptivateCharm, fascinate

CelebratedAcclaimed, lionized

Knave = Dishonest, scoundrel

Confident = Bold, undaunted

Dry = Arid, parched

Bold = Adventurous

Help = Aid, assist

Adhere = Comply, observe

Disdain = Detest, despise

Concord = Agreement, accord

Bewitching = Alluring, charming

Accord = Agreement, harmony

Tenement = Apartment, digs

Large = Big, massive, huge

Refute = Contradict, dispute

Evil = Bad, wrong, wicked

NoxiousBaneful, injurious

Substantial = Considerable, solid

Obtain = Access, inherit

CourageBravery, valor

Approve = Accept, ratify, endorse

Frank = Candid, straightforward, blunt

TreacherousDishonest, duplicitous

Boisterous = Clamorous, rowdy

Conscious = Aware, cognizant

Authentic = Accurate, credible

Busy = Active, engaged

Obliging = Complaisant, willing

Lavish = Abundant, excessive

Ornamental = Decorative, adorned

Efface = Destroy, obliterate

Abject = Despicable, servile

Diminish = Curtail, lessen, decrease

BefoggedBecloud, dim

Reason = Acumen, bounds

Confuse = Complicate, muddle, jumble

Capture = Apprehend, seize, arrest

Barren = Desolate, sterile

Knotty = Complicated difficult

Candid = Blunt, bluff

Deliberate = Cautious, intentional

Insane = Crazy, deranged, mad

Forsake = Desert, renounce

Calumny = Defamation, aspersion

Thick = Chunky, massive

Rowdy = Boisterous, rambunctious

Defile = Contaminate, pollute

Proud = Arrogant, elated

AxiomAdage, truism

Slander = Defame, malign

Retaliate = Avenge, revenge, reciprocate

Quit = Cease, stop, withdraw

Cover = Conceal, hide

Conform = Comply, submit

CalamityAdversity, misfortune

Reluctant = Cautious, averse

Charming = Delightful, appealing, enchanting

Turmoil = Commotion, disturbance, fracas

Ascend = Climb, escalate

Possible = Conceivable, feasible, plausible

Glory = Dignity

Throng = Assembly, crowd

Yoke = Connect, harness

Timid = Diffident, coward

Squalid = Dirty, filthy

Aggressive = Assertive, pushy, militant

Coarse = Bawdy, boorish

Vicious = Corrupt, obnoxious

Haughty = Arrogant, pompous

Recreation = Amusement, pleasure, pastime

Furious = Angry, enraged, infuriated

Gather = Collect, accumulate, compile

Offspring = Descendant, sibling

Sacred = Cherish, divine

Flaw = Defect, fault, blemish

Camouflage = Cloak, disguise

Bustle = Commotion, tumult

Awkward = Clumsy, uncoordinated

Destructive = Catastrophic, pernicious

Baffle = Astound, faze

Fat = Chubby, plump, stout

Justify = Defend, exculpate

Obscure = Arcane, vague

Fluctuate = Deflect, vacillate

Offend = Displease, affront, disgust

Denounce = Blame, censure, indict

Uncouth = Boorish, clownish

Gracious = Courteous, beneficent

Temperate = Cool, moderate

Intolerant = Bigoted, prejudiced

Amateur = Beginner, novice

Dwarf = Diminutive, petite

Future = Coming, tomorrow

Competent = Capable, qualified

UmbrageChagrin, offense

Qualified = Competent, suited, capable

Vanity = Conceit, pretension

Chilly = Cool, nippy

Brave = Courageous, bold, heroic

Identical = Alike, duplicate

Neat = Clean, orderly, tidy

Gallant = Chivalrous, stately

Tender = Delicate, gentle, affectionate

Amplify = Augment, deepen

Vain = Arrogant, egoistic

Tyro = Beginner, riotous

Excite = Arouse, provoke, incite

Imperative = Compulsory, crucial, mandatory

Friend = Comrade, buddy

Alleviate = Abate, relieve

Mitigate = Alleviate, relieve

Mollify = Appease, assuage

Restrain = Detain, confine

Bottom = Base, foundation

Sterile = Barren, impotent

Barrier = Barricade, obstacle

Irritate = Annoy, agitate, provoke

Despair = Depression, misery

Lenient = Compassionate, merciful

Comic = Clown, ester

Different = Distinct, unlike

Prominent = Distinguished, eminent

Precarious = Doubtful, insecure

Join = Connect, unite, link

Precious = Cherished, valuable, prized

Cozy = Comfortable, snug, homey

Dubious = Doubtful, questionable

Empty = Drain, unload

Rescind = Annul, abrogate

Contradict = Deny, oppose

Deprive = Despoil, divest

Indigent = Destitute, impoverished

Gain = Acquire, obtain, receive

Offensive = Abhorrent, obnoxious

Succinct = Concise, terse

Poor = Destitute, needy, impoverished

Cunning = Acute, smart

Cranky = Cross, irritable

Hostile = Antagonistic, aggressive, militant

Awful = Dreadful, atrocious

Ingenious = Clever, creative, original

Give = Donate, present, offer

Urgent = Crucial, important, imperative

BenevolentBenign, generous

Steep = Course, lofty

Valiant = Courageous, brave, heroic

Consolidate = Centralize, fortify

Notion = Conceit, apprehension

Guile = Cunning, deceit

ClandestineCovert, fruitive

Diverse = Different, distinct

Acumen = Awareness, brilliance

Pacify = Appease, chasten

Raze = Destroy, demolish

Separate = Divide, segregate, partition

Transparent = Diaphanous

Confine = Contain, enclose, restrain

Condemn = Censure, denounce

Shrewd = Cunning, craftly

Immature = Childish, inexperienced

Liable = Accountable, bound

Hasty = Abrupt, impetuous

Naughty = Bad, disobedient, wrong

Insinuate = Allude, hint

Impute = Attribute, ascribe

Subvert = Demolish, sabotage

Fabricate = Construct, produce

Kind = Considerate, tender, thoughtful

Words = Synonyms

Blend = Combine, mix

Able = Capable, qualified

Cheap = Competitive, inexpensive

Achieve = Accomplish, attain

Persuade = Convince, influence

Disagree = Differ, dispute

Face = Confront, meet

Eradicate = Destroy, exterminate

Nullify = Cancel, annual

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