Synonyms 9 Flashcards
Commotion
Racket, uproar, clamour, noise
A commotion is a loud disturbance or uproar.
Example: The commotion in the classroom was so loud that the teacher thought a rock concert had started.
Flamboyant
Theatrical, extravagant, glamorous
Flamboyant means very showy or colorful.
Example: The flamboyant peacock strutted around like a model on a runway, showing off its beautiful feathers.
Emerge
Appear, materialise
To emerge means to come out or become visible.
Example: The rabbit emerged from its burrow, looking confused as if it forgot where it was going.
Drought
Dryness, aridity
A drought is a long period of time without rain.
Example: The drought was so bad that even the cacti were considering moving to a water park.
Inferior
Secondary, lesser, not as good as
Inferior means of lower quality or status.
Example: His inferior sandwich was just two slices of bread with a lonely pickle in between.
Passive
Lifeless, subdued, unresponsive, docile
Passive means not active or not taking action.
Example: The passive puppy just lay there, dreaming of chasing squirrels while the cat stole its toy.
Pigment
Colour, shade, hue
A pigment is a substance that gives color to something.
Example: The pigment in the paint was so bright that it looked like a rainbow exploded in the can.
Boastful
Egotistic, pompous, self-important
Boastful means someone who talks too much about their achievements.
Example: The boastful kid claimed he could run faster than a cheetah, but he tripped over his own shoelaces.
Hazardous
Risky, precarious
Hazardous means dangerous or risky.
Example: It was hazardous to play on the roof, especially when the wind decided to join the game.
Unorthodox
Eccentric, odd, peculiar, quirky
Unorthodox means different from what is usual or accepted.
Example: His unorthodox way of wearing socks on his hands instead of his feet made everyone giggle.
Wound
Injure, harm, damage, maim
To wound means to cause injury.
Example: He accidentally wound his finger while trying to open a can of beans, proving that cans can be dangerous.
Vicarious
Indirect, second-hand
Vicarious means experiencing something through someone else.
Example: Watching his friend skydiving gave him a vicarious thrill, even though he was safely on the ground eating popcorn.
Trivia
Nonsense
Trivia refers to bits of information that are not very important.
Example: The trivia he shared about rubber ducks being the best swimmers was amusing but totally useless in a serious conversation.
Tempestuous
Wild, stormy
Tempestuous means characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions.
Example: The tempestuous weather made the picnic feel like a scene from a movie where everyone runs for cover.
Volatile
Unstable, explosive, erratic, unpredictable
Volatile means likely to change rapidly and unpredictably.
Example: The volatile soda bottle exploded when he opened it, covering him in fizzy bubbles.
Submissive
Obedient, compliant
Submissive means ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
Example: The submissive dog followed every command, even the one to ‘sit’ on the cat’s tail.
Habitat
Abode, dwelling
A habitat is the natural home of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example: The bear’s habitat was so cozy that it looked like a furry Airbnb.
Inconspicuous
Unobtrusive, unnoticeable
Inconspicuous means not clearly visible or attracting attention.
Example: He thought he was being inconspicuous hiding behind a tiny tree, but everyone could still see him peeking out.
Regale
Entertain, amuse, delight
To regale means to entertain or amuse someone with stories.
Example: He regaled his friends with tales of how he once tried to teach a goldfish to fetch.
Anecdote
Story, tale
An anecdote is a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Example: The anecdote about her cat trying to catch a laser pointer was so funny that everyone laughed until they cried.
Encounter
Meet
To encounter means to meet unexpectedly.
Example: He encountered a talking dog in the park, which made him question if he was dreaming.
Congested
Crowded, busy
Congested means blocked or filled to excess.
Example: The congested street was so packed that even snails were complaining about the traffic.
Previous
Former, prior, preceding
Previous means existing or occurring before in time.
Example: His previous job was as a professional ice cream taster, which he claimed was the best job ever.
Temperate
Moderate, mild
Temperate means mild and moderate in climate.
Example: The temperate weather was so nice that even the snowmen were considering going for a swim.
Resist
Oppose, withstand
To resist means to withstand the action or effect of something.
Example: She tried to resist the urge to eat the last cookie, but it was calling her name like a siren.
