Synonyms 6 Flashcards
Courage
Bravery, valour, boldness
The soldier was commended for his valour when he saved his friend.
Deceive
Delude, trick, fool
He tried to deceive his friends into thinking he could fly.
Defraud
Swindle, cheat, trick
The man swindled her out of all her money by pretending to sell her a magic carpet.
Sumptuous
Lavish, splendid, luxurious
The sumptuous feast was so big, even the king was impressed.
Heedful
Thoughtful, careful, mindful
She was always heedful of others’ needs, especially when sharing her toys.
Coarse
Rough, harsh, scratchy
The beach had coarse sand that made it hard to walk barefoot.
Unite
Join, link, connect
We unite our hands in prayer like a team before a big game.
Humble
Modest, meek, unassuming
The humble servant always helped others without wanting praise.
Mobile
Moveable, portable
A mobile phone lets you talk to friends from anywhere, even on a roller coaster.
Retreat
Recede, withdraw, pull back
At last, the flood water receded, allowing the kids to play in the yard again.
Require
Compel, need, demand
You are required to attend the meeting, or else you’ll miss the fun.
Precede
Lead, come before, introduce
The letter ‘a’ precedes ‘b’ in the alphabet, just like the sun rises before the moon.
Evasive
Elusive, slippery, shifty
His eyes were shifty, like a cat trying to sneak away with a fish.
Vague
Unclear, imprecise, indistinct
With vague directions, they got lost like a puppy chasing its tail.
Succulent
Juicy, moist, delicious
The steak was very succulent, making everyone at the table drool.
Timid
Shy, bashful, coy
The bashful child did not join in, preferring to watch the fun from a distance.
Frolic
Romp, play, gambol
The lambs frolicked in the field, bouncing around like they were on a trampoline.
Cumbersome
Awkward, difficult, heavy
The cumbersome boy tripped over his own feet while trying to run fast.
Tourist
Sightseer, visitor, traveler
The tourist came from France and took a picture with a giant ice cream cone.
Sufficient
Enough, adequate, ample
There was ample food for the children, enough to feed a small army.
Amiable
Friendly, affable, sociable
The gregarious girl had many friends because she was always so amiable.
Tread
Stomp, stamp, stride
He stamped inside the shop, making everyone look up from their shopping.
Stroll
Amble, saunter, wander
They meandered around the town, exploring every little shop and ice cream stand.
Feasible
Possible, likely, achievable
Is it feasible that this really happened, or did we just dream it up?
Chair
Preside over, control, lead
She chaired the meeting of the school’s PTA committee while juggling a cupcake.
