Synonyms 11 Flashcards
Smile
Synonyms: smirk, grin, beam
When she saw her friend, she couldn’t help but smile like a bright sun on a warm day.
Strength
Synonyms: might, vigour, energy, vitality
His strength was like that of a superhero lifting a car to save a cat stuck underneath.
Ghost
Synonyms: phantom, apparition, spectre
The ghost surprised everyone at the party, especially when it tried to dance the cha-cha.
Definite
Synonyms: clear, certain, sure, positive
She was definite that her ice cream was the best flavor in the world, even if her brother disagreed.
Champion
Synonyms: victor, winner
The champion of the race celebrated by doing a silly dance that made everyone laugh.
Ancient
Synonyms: aged, old
The ancient tree was so old that it looked like it had stories from a thousand years ago.
Ponder
Synonyms: contemplate, consider, deliberate, think about
He liked to ponder what flavor of ice cream he should choose, as if it were the biggest decision of his life.
Leap
Synonyms: jump, vault, hurdle
The frog made a big leap into the pond, splashing everyone nearby.
Desert
Synonyms: abandon, forsake, leave behind
The puppy was sad when his owner decided to desert him for a day at the beach.
Devour
Synonyms: gorge, guzzle, consume, eat
He devoured his pizza as if it were a race, leaving only crumbs behind.
Loiter
Synonyms: dawdle, linger
She liked to loiter by the swings, pretending to be a queen waiting for her royal carriage.
Finite
Synonyms: controlled, fixed, limited
The ice cream was finite, and soon everyone was fighting over the last scoop.
Temporary
Synonyms: provisional, short-term
The temporary tattoo looked so real that everyone thought it was permanent.
Chop
Synonyms: dice, cut into cubes
He tried to chop the vegetables but ended up with a very colorful mess instead.
Petrified
Synonyms: terrified, scared, alarmed
The petrified child jumped when he heard a loud noise, thinking it was a dragon.
Stingy
Synonyms: miserly, mean
The stingy squirrel wouldn’t share his acorns, even with his best friend.
Immense
Synonyms: colossal, enormous
The immense elephant at the zoo was so big that it seemed to take up the whole space.
Squander
Synonyms: waste
He didn’t want to squander his allowance on toys that would break in a day.
Defeat
Synonyms: conquer, overcome
The knight’s goal was to defeat the dragon and save the village, but he wasn’t so sure he could.
Pale
Synonyms: wan, whitish, pallid
She looked pale after seeing the surprise party, as if she had just seen a ghost.
Furtive
Synonyms: secretive, sneaky, sly
The furtive raccoon tried to sneak away with the trash, but everyone caught him in the act.
Childish
Synonyms: juvenile, immature
His childish behavior made everyone laugh, especially when he wore his socks on his hands.
Greedy
Synonyms: ravenous, insatiable, voracious
The greedy little boy wanted all the candy for himself, even though it was meant to be shared.
Explain
Synonyms: clarify, elucidate
The teacher had to explain the math problem again, but this time with funny drawings.
