Vocab01- Synonyms Flashcards
INTREPID
resolutely fearless;
dauntless - FEARLESS
ABROGATE
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - REPEAL
DEFERENCE
polite submission and respect - RESPECT
COVENANT
agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts - CONTRACT
OBNOXIOUS
extremely unpleasant - DISGUSTING
PROLIFERATE
increase rapidly in number; multiply / cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly - REPRODUCE
PARADOX -
a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true - PUZZLE
COLOSSAL
extremely large or great - ENORMOUS
INCEPTION
the establishment or starting point of an institution or
activity - ORIGIN
GRANDEUR
splendour and
impressiveness, especially of
appearance or style - MAGNIFIENCE
TRAMP
a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar - WANDERER
INFATUATION
an intense but short lived passion or admiration for
someone or something - PASSION
BEAUTIFUL
pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically - HANDSOME
MOMENTOUS
of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events -
IMPORTANT
QUIVER
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion / a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one
caused by a sudden strong emotion - TREMBLE
ADULATION
excessive admiration or praise - FLATTERY
CONTEMPLATION
the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time - MEDITATION
DILIGENT
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or
duties - INDUSTRIOUS
CENSURE -
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICZE
FATAL
causing death - DEADLY
DOLEFUL
expressing sorrow;
mournful - MOURNFUL
GRUFF
rough and low in pitch - ROUGH
FIDELITY
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by
continuing loyalty and support -
LOYALTY
INFRUCTUOUS
fruitless, unprofitable - FRUITLESS
GARNISH
decorate or embellish (something, especially food) - ADORN
MENTOR
an experienced and trusted adviser - GUIDE
SUPERSTITIOUS
having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural
influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief) - IRRATIONAL
RAVAGE
cause severe and extensive damage to / the destructive effects of something - DEMOLISH
SUCCESSIVE
following one another or following others - CONSECUTIVE
ABROGATE
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) -
ABOLISH
DELINEATE
describe or portray (something) precisely - EXPLAIN
MENACE
- a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger. - THREAT
OCCULT
mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or
phenomena. - SUPERNATURAL
VINDICATE
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion - JUSTIFY
BENEVOLENCE
the quality of being well meaning - KINDNESS
ANACEA
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases - CURE ALL
PRUDENT
acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CAUTIOUS
AMICABLE
characterized by
friendliness and absence of discord - FRIENDLY
IRREVERENCE
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally
taken seriously - DISRESPECT
CEREMONIAL
conferring or involving only nominal authority or power - FORMAL
PROPITIATE
win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them -
APPEASE
CAPITULATE
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. - SURRENDER
ESTRANGED -
cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone - SEPARATED
ERRONEOUSLY
in a wrong/incorrect way - WRONGLY
RESTIVE
unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction - RESTLESS
NOMADIC
living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another) -
WANDERING
DEROGATORY
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude - DISPARAGING
PREMONITION
a strong feeling that something is about to happen,
especially something unpleasant -
FOREWARNING
ELUDE
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way - ESCAPE
FLUTTER
to move lightly or quickly - FLOAT
PRIORITY
the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others - PRECEDENCE
DUPLICATION
the action or process of duplicating something. - COPYING
DILATE
make or become wider, larger, or more open - WIDEN
OBSESSION
an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind - PRE-OCCUPATION
ITINERANT
a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING
FROM PLACE TO PLACE
CONVICT
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a
judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL
OSTENTATION
the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury,
designed to impress - POMP
SELECTION
the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or
something as being the best or most suitable - PREFERENCE
TORPID
mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE
SURMOUNT
overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME
ABLUTION
an act of washing oneself - WASHING
GNOME
a small ugly person -
DWARF
COMMAND
- give an authoritative or peremptory order - INSTRUCT
TRANSPARENT
- (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen - LUCID
ITINERANT -
a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING FROM PLACE TO PLACE
CONVICT
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL
OSTENTATION
the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress - POMP
SELECTION
the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable - PREFERENCE
TORPID
- mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE
SURMOUNT
- overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME
ABLUTION
an act of washing oneself - WASHING
DEXTERITY
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands -
ADROITNESS
CAPRICIOUS
- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or
behaviour - WHIMSICAL
ASSERTIVE
having or showing a confident and forceful personality - DOMINEERING
KNAVISH
dishonest - UNSCRUPULOUS
LACONIC
using very few words - CONCISE
KNACK
an acquired or natural skill at doing something - DEXTERITY
ILL-BRED
badly brought up or rude - UNCOUTH
DEMENTED
behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement -IDIOTIC
HAUGHTY
arrogantly superior and disdainful - CONCEITED
ENLIVEN
make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing - CHEER
GENUINE
truly what something is said to be; authentic - ORIGINAL
BECKONED
summon (someone) - CALLED
ALERT
quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or
difficult circumstances - WATCHFUL
OBSTINATE
very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN
ACCEDE
agree to a demand, request, or treaty - CONSENT
ACCUSED
a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime - INDICTED
TRANSITION
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another - CHANGE
DECREPITUDE
the state of being decrepit (worn out or ruined
because of age or neglect) - FEEBLENESS
AUDACITY
a willingness to take bold risks - BOLDNESS
SUPERANNAUTED
outdated or obsolete through age or new
developments - RETIRED
LITTLE
small in size, amount, or degree - TRIVIAL
YARDSTICK
a standard used for comparison - STANDARD
TOXIC
poisonous - POISONOUS
REGRESS
return to a former or less developed state - BACKSLIDE
SOMBRE
dark or dull in colour or tone - GLOOMY
RARE
not occurring very often - SCARCE
HURDLE
a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE
SCORN
a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something - CONDEMN
APPOSITE
appropriate in the circumstances or in relation to something - APPROPRIATE
IMPIOUS
showing a lack of respect for God or religion - IRREVERENT
FREELANCE
earning one’s living - SELF-EMPLOYED
SLITHER
move smoothly over a surface - SLIDE
AVARICE
extreme greed for wealth or material gain - GREED
DECIMATED
kill, destroy, or
remove a large proportion of -
DESTROYED
AUGUST
respected and impressive - MAJESTIC
DULCET
sweet and soothing - SWEET
INDICMENT
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime -
ACCUSATION
STUBBORN
difficult to move, remove, or cure - ADAMANT
COLOSSAL
extremely large or great - GIGANTIC
HERALDED
be a sign that (something) is about to happen /
clapped - CLAPPED
DETRIMENTAL
tending to cause harm - HARMFUL
INCESSANTLY
without interruption / constantly -
CONTINOUSLY
VERACITY
conformity to facts / accuracy - TRUTH
ACCOUNTREMENTS
an additional item of dress or
equipment - EQUIPMENTS
OBSCENE
offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency - INDECENT
GENUINE
truly what something is said to be - AUTHENTIC
DUBIOUS
not to be relied upon / suspect - DOUBTFUL
FLABBERGASTED
surprise (someone) greatly / astonish -
DUMBFOUNDED
ETERNAL
lasting or existing forever - PERPETUAL