SYNONYM Flashcards
abandon
unrestraint, leave, relinquish, discontinue
abasement
obeisance, humiliation, degradation, dishonour
abated
decreased, lessened
abbreviation
shorten
abet
assist, support
ability
capacity, aptitude, proficiency, skill
abject
fawning, low, servile
abnormal
irregualr, uncommon, odd, deviant, mutant
abolish
eliminate, cancel
abrupt
hurried, sudden
abscond
desert, disappear
absolute
totality, complete
absurd
frivolous, ludicrous, ridiculous
abundant
ample, plentiful
accessible
available, attainable, reachable
accident
chance, mishap, collision
accommodate
entertain, house, oblige
accompany
escort
accomplish
achieve, complete, realize
account
description, report
accumulate
gather, collect
accurate
correct, precise
accuse
blame
acknowledge
accept, notice, recognize
aquaintance
associate, colleague, neighbour
acquire
get, obtain, procure
acquit
absolve, clear, discharge
actual
genuine, true
acute
excruciating, piercing, sharp
adamant
firm, hard, immovable, unyielding
addict
dependant, devotee
adequate
enough, satisfactory, sufficient
adhere
cling, hold, stick
adjacent
alongside, adjoining, neighbouring, next
adjust
adapt, change, conform
admire
appreciate, like, venerate
admit
acknowledge, confess
adore
dote, love
adverse
hostile, opposing
affection
attachment, fondness, liking
afraid
fearful, scared, terrified
aged
elderly, old
agony
torment, pain, suffering
aid
assist, help
aim
ambition, goal, intention
alike
identical, similar
alive
conscious, living, lively, vigorous
allegiance
devotion, faithfulness, loyalty
allow
permit, grant
ally
confederate, partner
alone
isolated, single, solitary, unaccompanied
alter
change
alternative
choice, option, other, substitute
altitude
elevation, height
altruism
unselfishness, charity, generosity, humanitarianism
amaze
astonish, astound, overwhelm, stupefy, surprise
ambitious
aspiring, eager, hopeful, enterprising
amorous
ardent, lovesick, passionate
ample
abundant, broad, expensive, plentiful
anarchy
lawlessness, revolution, chaos, confusion, disorder
ancestor
forefather
ancient
antique, archaic, old, obsolete
anger
fury, rage, wrath
annihilate
destroy, exerminate
annoyance
aggravation, exasperation, irritation, nuisance, vexation
anonymous
unidentified, unnamed, unknown
apathy
disinterest, passivity, unconcern
apparent
clear, evident, obivious
appeal
entreaty, petition, plea, request
appease
pacify, soothe, ease
appetite
hunger, desire
appoint
assign, nominate, choose, designate
appreciation
gratitude, indebtedness, admiration
appropriate
applicable, fitting, suitable
approval
applause, commendation, regard
aptotide
disposition, flair, knack
arbitrary
capricious,
argument
quarrel, disagreement, dispute
arouse
awaken, excite, kindle, provoke, stimulate
arrest
apprehension, capture, detention, seizure
arrogant
conceited, haughty, proud