Synonyms 5 Flashcards
Onerous
difficult, hard, demanding, arduous
An onerous task is like trying to lift a heavy backpack full of rocks; it’s not easy.
Malice
hatred, hostility, animosity
The malice between the two rival teams was like a cat and a dog sharing the same bed.
Foreign
alien, strange, unfamiliar
Trying sushi for the first time felt like eating food from another planet.
Courteous
polite, well-mannered, respectful
Being courteous is like saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ while holding the door open for your friends.
Conclusion
ending, finish
The conclusion of the story was like a neat bow on a present, wrapping everything up nicely.
Covet
desire, crave, want, yearn, long
To covet something is like staring at a delicious cake and wishing it was yours.
Insolent
rude, impertinent, cheeky
The insolent boy was like a cheeky monkey throwing bananas at everyone.
Portion
allowance, quota, ration
A portion of ice cream is like a scoop that makes you feel like a king at dessert time.
Primitive
simple, crude
Primitive tools are like using a stick to dig a hole instead of a fancy shovel.
Donor
giver, supporter
A donor is like a superhero who gives their time or things to help others.
Trivial
unimportant, insignificant
A trivial problem is like worrying about the color of your shoelaces when it’s raining outside.
Transparent
clear
Transparent glass is like looking through a window that you forgot to clean; you can see everything clearly.
Criticise
reproach, condemn, blame
To criticise is like pointing out that your friend’s drawing has a funny-looking cat in it.
Considerate
kind, sympathetic, compassionate
A considerate friend is like someone who shares their umbrella when it starts to rain.
Doubt
uncertainty, hesitation, distrust
Having doubts is like wondering if you really remembered to pack your favorite toy for a trip.
Repair
restore, renovate
To repair something is like fixing a broken toy so it can be played with again.
Refine
improve, enhance, augment
To refine a recipe is like adding a pinch of salt to make the cookies taste even better.
Mandatory
compulsory, obligatory
Rules are mandatory, like wearing a helmet when riding a bike to stay safe.
Serious
grave, solemn, sombre
A serious moment can feel like when everyone is quiet during a sad movie scene.
Incline
slope, tilt, gradient
An incline is like a slide at the playground that goes up before zooming down.
Candid
honest, open, frank, genuine, sincere, truthful
A candid reply is like telling your friend that they have spinach stuck in their teeth.
Deliberately
purposely, intentionally
Deliberately stepping on someone’s toes is like saying ‘oops’ when you really meant to do it.
Gash
cut, slit, incision
A gash on your arm is like a little reminder that you should be careful climbing trees.
Observer
bystander, spectator
An observer is like someone who watches a magic show but doesn’t know how the tricks are done.
Escalate
increase, intensify
An argument can escalate like a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger and bigger.
