Synonyms 1 Flashcards
Remedy
Cure, solution, treatment
A remedy is something that helps to fix a problem. Example: The doctor’s remedy made her better.
Odious
Disgusting, repugnant, foul
Something that is odious is extremely unpleasant. Example: The odious boy picked his nose!
Nimble
Agile, acrobatic, supple, flexible
Nimble means quick and light in movement. Example: The agile athlete jumped over the hurdles like a gazelle.
Necessary
Imperative, essential, vital, crucial
Necessary means required or needed. Example: It is imperative to eat your vegetables for good health.
Rotate
Revolve, spin
To rotate means to turn around a center point. Example: The wheel rotated so fast it looked like it was flying!
Tranquil
Peaceful, quiet, calm
Tranquil means free from disturbance. Example: She fell asleep in the tranquil countryside, dreaming of fluffy clouds.
Exterior
Outside, external
Exterior refers to the outer part of something. Example: The exterior wall was made of red bricks, like a giant pizza box!
Interior
Inside, internal
Interior means the inside part of something. Example: The interior wall was wallpapered with kittens and rainbows.
Prohibit
Forbid
To prohibit means to officially stop something from happening. Example: Entrance prohibited! No kids allowed, except for the pizza delivery guy.
Vacant
Empty, bare, unoccupied
Vacant means not filled or used. Example: You can use the vacant toilet, but beware of the ghost that haunts it!
Pedantic
Fussy, precise
Pedantic means overly concerned with minor details. Example: The pedantic housewife cleaned the house daily, counting every dust particle like a detective.
Obstruct
Hinder, prevent, block
To obstruct means to block something. Example: The defender obstructed the striker like a big wall of jelly.
Lethargic
Lazy, indolent, idle
Lethargic means sluggish or lacking energy. Example: The lethargic teenager stayed in bed, dreaming of pizza and video games.
Pierce
Penetrate, stab
To pierce means to make a hole through something. Example: The needle pierced the skin like a tiny superhero saving the day!
Translucent
Semi-transparent
Translucent means allowing light to pass through, but not clear. Example: Light shone through the translucent plastic like a shy ghost peeking out.
Opaque
Dense, thick, cannot see through
Opaque means not able to be seen through. Example: The opaque solution looked like a mystery potion from a wizard’s lab.
Clever
Shrewd, astute, sharp, cunning, wily, crafty, artful
Clever means quick to understand or learn. Example: The artful dodger could escape any trap, like a magician with a rabbit.
Alert
Attentive, vigilant, observant
Alert means being watchful and ready. Example: The vigilant guard was so alert he could hear a mouse sneeze from a mile away.
Covert
Secret, hidden
Covert means not openly acknowledged. Example: A covert mission to steal cookies from the jar was underway!
Lenient
Merciful, forgiving
Lenient means not strict or harsh. Example: The lenient boss let everyone leave early for pizza day!
Wrath
Fury, rage, anger, ire
Wrath means extreme anger. Example: They feared his wrath when he found out they ate his last donut.
Charm
Beguile, entrance, mesmerise, captivate
To charm means to delight or attract someone. Example: The film entranced them like a magician with a dazzling trick.
Notorious
Infamous, bad in reputation
Notorious means famous for something bad. Example: The notorious villain plotted to steal all the chocolate in town!
Disperse
Scatter, separate, divide
To disperse means to spread out or break up. Example: The crowd dispersed after the concert like confetti in the wind.
