Synonyms 4 Flashcards
Ascend
To climb or mount.
When the cat tried to ascend the tree, it forgot how to come back down.
Climb
To ascend, mount.
My little brother loves to climb the furniture like a monkey.
Flaw
A defect or fault.
The cake had a flaw; it was missing the frosting.
Blemish
A flaw or defect.
The apple had a blemish that made it look like it had a tiny face.
Inhabit
To live or reside.
The raccoon decided to inhabit our trash can instead of the forest.
Dwell
To inhabit or reside.
The owl chose to dwell in the old tree, making it its home.
Concentrated
Undiluted, pure.
The juice was so concentrated that it could have been used as a paint color.
Decrease
To lessen or diminish.
The kids tried to decrease the amount of homework by hiding it under their beds.
Diminish
To decrease or lessen.
The magician made the giant rabbit diminish until it was just a fluffy ball.
Dreary
Dull or lacklustre.
The weather was so dreary that even the raindrops looked bored.
Gloomy
Dismal or depressing.
The gloomy sky made the picnic feel like a sad movie.
Refuse
Waste or rubbish.
The refuse from the party was so much that it looked like a monster made of trash.
Debris
Rubbish or waste.
After the storm, the yard was filled with debris that looked like nature’s confetti.
Width
The measurement of how wide something is.
The width of the pizza was so big that it could have fed a family of lions.
Soiled
Dirty or stained.
The soiled shirt looked like it had been through a mud wrestling match.
Putrid
Rotten or decomposing.
The putrid smell from the fridge made the cat run away in disgust.
Don
To wear or clothe.
He decided to don a superhero cape, ready to save the day from boredom.
Deteriorate
To worsen or weaken.
The old sandwich began to deteriorate, turning into a science experiment.
Superfluous
Unnecessary or redundant.
The superfluous decorations on the cake made it look like a rainbow exploded.
Lucid
Clear or intelligible.
His lucid explanation made it easy for the class to understand why cats hate water.
Frequently
Often or regularly.
She frequently visits the ice cream shop, especially when it’s hot outside.
Seldom
Rarely or infrequently.
He seldom eats vegetables, claiming they were invented by aliens.
Recount
To describe or tell.
He would often recount the story of how he lost his favorite toy to a dog.
Capitulate
To surrender or yield.
The cat had to capitulate when the dog stole its favorite spot on the couch.
Pristine
Clean or immaculate.
The beach was so pristine that it looked like a postcard come to life.
Consent
To agree or allow.
She had to consent to the idea of sharing her toys, even if she didn’t want to.
Durable
Long-lasting or sturdy.
The durable toy survived all the rough playtime, making it a favorite.
Tolerate
To allow or endure.
He could tolerate the noise of his sister’s singing, even if it was a bit off-key.
Protuberant
Bulging or sticking out.
The frog had protuberant eyes that made it look like it was always surprised.
Hostile
Aggressive or unfriendly.
The hostile cat hissed at the new puppy, claiming the couch as its territory.
