96 Synonyms Flashcards
AMAZING
incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary
ANGER
enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden
ANGRY
mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed
ANSWER
reply, respond, retort, acknowledge
ASK
question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz
AWFUL
dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant
BAD
evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, unfriendly, irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable
BEAUTIFUL
pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling
BEGIN
start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate
BIG
enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, large, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous
BRAVE
courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome
BREAK
fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize
BRIGHT
shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual
CALM
quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof
COME
approach, advance, near, arrive, reach
COOL
chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid
CROOKED
bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag
CRY
shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl
CUT
gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce
DANGEROUS
perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe
DARK
shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad
DECIDE
determine, settle, choose, resolve
DEFINITE
certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious
DELICIOUS
savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful, enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite
DESCRIBE
portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record
DESTROY
ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish
DIFFERENCE
disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility
DO
execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain
DULL
boring, tiring„ tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary
EAGER
keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to
END
stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance
ENJOY
appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like
EXPLAIN
elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for
FAIR
just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest
FALL
drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble
FALSE
fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious
FAMOUS
well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious
FAST
quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, like a flash
FAT
stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine
FEAR
fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension
FLY
soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise
FUNNY
humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly
GET
acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage
GO
recede, depart, fade, disappear, move, travel, proceed
GOOD
excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, splendid, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb, respectable, edifying
GREAT
noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful, much, mighty
GROSS
mproper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low
HAPPY
pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful, overjoyed
HATE
despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate
HAVE
hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy
HELP
aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet
HIDE
conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil
HURRY
rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle
HURT
damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain
IDEA
thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief
IMPORTANT
necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable, well-known
INTERESTING
fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, though-provoking, challenging, inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing
KEEP
hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support
KILL
slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish
LAZY
indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish
LITTLE
tiny, small, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute
LOOK
gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore
LOVE
like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, appreciate, savor
MAKE
create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, do, effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get
MARK
label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate
MISCHIEVOUS
prankish, playful, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive
MOVE
plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge
MOODY
temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish, irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy
NEAT
clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely
NEW
fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent
OLD
feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passe, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct
