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This document contains 187 synonym word pairs. It provides alternative words that can be used instead of or in addition to the original word to vary vocabulary use. The synonym words are organized alphabetically and include parts of speech such as verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
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250 SYNONYM_WORD_LIST

1. Abase -- Degrade, Disgrace, Humiliate, Demean,


Dishonor

2. Abandon -----Desert, Forsake, Leave, Relinquish

3. Abhor ----Hate, Detest, Loathe, Abdominate

4. Abut -----Adjoin, Border, Verge on, Join

5. Abstain ----Refuse, Renounce, Avoid, Shun

6. Abbreviate ----Curtail, Abridge, Compress, Shorten,


Truncate
7. Aberration----- Deviation, Wandering, Errant, Irregular,
Weird
8. Abet----- Aid, Assist, Condone, Favor, Support, Promote
9. Absurd ----Ridiculous, Silly, Foolish, Preposterous

10. Abstruse -----Recondite, Hidden, Difficult

11. Assiduous------ Painstaking, Diligent, Industrious,


Laborious
12. Abundant ---Ample, Copious, Plentiful, Bountiful

13. Adequate ----Enough, Sufficient, Proportionate

14. Accommodate ----Adapt, Adjust, Reconcile

15. Acme---- Summit, Apex, Zenith, Peak

16. Acclaim ----Applaud, Cheer, Celebrate, Extol


17. Acquiesce----- (in) Assent, Rest, Accede, Comply, Concur,
Consent
18. Admiration ----Esteem, Praise, Respect, Approval,
Approbation
19. Adherent---- Sticking to, Follower, Partisan, Devotee

20. Affliction ----Distress, Ordeal, Suffering, Sorrow

21. Adversity---- Misfortune, Calamity, Catastrophe, Hostility

22. Ameliorate---- Make better, Improve, Amend

23. Ally ----Colleague, Helper, Partner, Accomplice

24. Audacious ----Bold, Brazen, Impudent, Daring

25. Astonish ---Amaze, Surprise, Astound, Flabbergast

26. Assistance ----Help, Aid, Succor, Collaboration,


Sustenance
27. Aphorism ----Maxim, Apothegm, Axiom, Proverb, Motto,
Adage
28. Apprehend ----Seize, Know, Fear, Arrest, Understand

29. Appraise -----Evaluate, Estimate

30. Antithesis ----Contrasting, Reverse

31. Alms -----Dole, Gratuity, Money, Clothes and food that


are given to poor people
32. Beg ----Implore, Solicit, Supplicate, Beseech, Request
Plead
33. Behaviour ----Ignoble, Mean, Low, Foundation

34. Bad ----Evil, Wicked, Devilish, Naughty, Worthless


35. Blame ----Censure, Reprove, Condemn, Reproach

36. Blessing -----Benediction, Gods help or protection

37. Barbaric---- Savage, Uncivilized, Primitive Align

38. Bait ----Snare, Trap, Decoy

39. Brittle -----Frail, Fragile, hard but easily broken

40. Bizarre----- Unusual, Grotesque, Fantastic

41. Bewilder----- Confound, Perplex, Befuddle, Befog, Baffle,


Daze
42. Belligerent -----Warlike, Pugnacious, Hostile

43. Bedlam -----Pandemonium, Chaos, Mayhem, Clamor,


Confusion
44. Bravo---- Fearless, Intrepid, Dauntless, Valiant, Bold

45. Burlesque ----Mock, Imitate, Tease, Satirize, Ridicule, Jeer,


Deride
46. Browbeat ----Intimate, Bully, Frighten, Threaten

47. Backlash ----Repercussion, Reaction, Recoil

48. Banal ----Dull, Trite, Hackneyed, Prosaic

49. Bigoted ----Biased, Prejudiced, Dogmatic, Opinionated

50. Calm ----Quiet, Tranquil, Peaceful, Sedate, Composed,


Placid
51. Cajole ----Persuade, Flatter, Wheedle, Coax

52. Captious---- Censorious, Hypercritical, Faulfinding


53. Care---- Solicitude, Anxiety, Misgiving, Forebonding

54. Charlatan ----Impostor, Mountebank, Quack, Chicane,

Trickster
55. Choleric---- Irascible, Petulant, Bad-tempered

56. Conceit ----Pride, Vanity, Ego, Arrogance

57. Colossal ----Gigantic, Huge, Enormous, Mammoth, Vast

58. Cynical ----Misanthropic, Moody, Eccentric, Sardonic,

Sarcastic
59. Conversant----- Familiar, Well versed, Acquainted (with)

60. Condign ----Due, Merited, Well deserved, Due, Suitable

61. Condone ----Pardon, Forgive, Excuse, Overlook

62. Confess -----Admit, Apologize, Own, Acknowledge

63. Contingent on) Liable, Possible, Uncertain

64. Constant -----Eternal, Perpetual, Incessant, Continuous

65. Cross ----Crusty, Fretful, Ill-humored

66. Cursory---- Hasty, Superficial, Careless

67. Concise ----Short, Brief, Abridged, Compact

68. Crafty---- Cunning, Artful, Sly, Calculating


69. Cruelty ---Tyranny, Persecution, Brutality, Oppression,
Ferocity
70. Damage ---Loss, Harm, Injury, Detriment

71. Decay ----Wither, Fade, Corrode, Decline

72. Destitute---- Needy, Forsaken, Orphan

73. Didactic--- Teaching, Instructive, Perfecting

74. Denounce ---Accuse, Condemn, Arraign, Decry, Censure

75. Divine---- Heavenly, Celestial, Graceful, Godlike

76. Dangerous---- Perilous, Risky, Hazardous, Precarious

77. Dear ----Expensive, Costly, Loved by somebody

78. Definitive---- Limiting, Final, Positive

79. Desultory---- Discontinuous, Irregular, Rambling

80. Diffident ----Modest, Bashful, Shy

81. Discourse -----Lecture, Sermon, Exhortation, Dissertation

82. Dissipate---- Scatter, Waste

83. Economy---- Management, Frugality, Thrifty, Judicious

84. Effete ----Exhausted, Old, Worn out, Tired

85. Elicit---- Draw out, Discover

86. Elude ----Baffle, Avoid, Cheat, Fool


87. Emancipate---- Free, Liberate, Release, Deliver, Uplift
88. Emulate ---- Imitate, Rival

89. Enticehl--- Lure, Persuade, Allure, Entrap

90. Extravagant ----Prodigal, Wasteful

91. Exquisite---- Elegant, Fine, Matchless, Exclusive

92. Exceptional----- Anomalous, Unique, Extraordinary

93. Extricate ---- Disentangle, Untangle

94. Ephemeral ---- Transient, Short-lived

95. Exterminate ----- Uproot, Eradicate, Eliminate, Destroy,


Annihilate
96. Exacerbate ----- Magnify, Heighten, Enlarge, Overstate,
Amplify
97. Exculpate---- Absolve, Vindicate

98. Exigency -----Emergency, Distress

99. Fascinate ----- Charm, Enchant, Memorize, Bewitch

100. Fastidious------ Dainty, Squeamish, Hard to please

101. Fate--- Lot, Destiny, End

102. Fatuous ---Silly, Purposeless

103. Fight--- Battle, Contention, Combat, Struggle, Conflict,


Strife
104. Fury---- Anger, Rage, Wrath, Ire
105. Fecund ----Prolific, Fertile, Fruitful, Luxuriant, Productive
106. Ferocious ----Savage, Barbaric, Fierce, Wild, Uncivilized

107. Fictitious---- False, Imaginative, Illusionary, Fabricated,


Fanciful
108. Flagrant--- Notorious, Outrageous, Disgraceful

109. Fortuitous----Chance, Accidental

110. Forerunner---- Precursor, Herald, Harbinger

111. Forbid--- Prohibit, Preclude, Inhibit, Debar

112. Flippant ---Pert, Frivolous, Impudent, Saucy

113. Flamboyant ---Bombastic, Ostentatious, Ornate

114. Fatal--- Deadly, Mortal, Lethal, Virulent

115. Fallacy ---Imperfection, Erring, Wrong

116. Furbish ---Polish, Spruce, Renovate

117. Fortitude--- Strength, Firmness, Valour, Determination

118. Guile ---Fraud, Trickery, Cunning

119. Gratification--- Satisfaction, Enjoyment

120. Garrulous ---Talkative, Loquacious

121. Humane--- Kind, Generous, Benevolent, Compassionate

122. Haughty---- Arrogant, Proud, Egoist, Obstinate


123. Humility ---Politeness, Meekness, Modesty
124. Hamper ---Hinder, Block, Impede, Prevent

125. Illiterate--- Unlearned, Ignorant, Uneducated

126. Impotent ---. Disabled, Inadequate, Incapable

127. Immaterial--- Unimportant, Insignificant, Useless,


Irrelevant
128. Imminent ---Threatening, Impending, Approaching

129. Irresolute--- Undecided, Wavering, Vacillating

130. Indignant--- Angry, Furious, Irate, Exasperated

131. Inanimate--- Lifeless, Dead, Dormant, Stagnant, Extinct

132. Ingenuous ---Artless, Sincere, Nave, Innocent

133. Insidious ---Cunning, Clever, Inventive, Deceitful, Sly

134. Intimate ---Close, Confident, Inform, Cherished

135. Inexorable--- Relentless, Merciless, Apathetic, Harsh

136. Impertinent ---Irrelevant, Impudent, Insolent, Saucy

137. Jolly ---Jovial, Merry, Cheerful, Affable

138. Jubilant--- Elated, Triumphant

139 Joy ---Delight, Pleasure, Ecstasy, Elation

140. Knave--- Fraud, Cheat, Scoundrel, Rogue


141. Lament--- Sorrow, Mourn, Grieve
142. Liberal ---Generous, Kind, Tolerant, Permissive

143. Lenient--- Forbearing, Forgiving, Compassionate, Mild

144. Lethargy--- Laziness, Stupor, Sluggishness, Idleness

145. Likeness--- Similarity, Resemblance, Affinity

146. Lively--- Active, Enthusiastic, Agile, Brisk

147. Loyal ---Devoted, Faithful, Trustworthy, Honest

148. Meager ----Small, Tiny, Inadequate, Scanty

149. Mean--- Low, Petty, Abject, Selfish

150. Misery ---Sorrow, Distress, Affliction, Grief

151. Morbid ---Unhealthy, Diseased, Ghastly, Horrid

152. Mournful ---Sad, Sorrow, Gloomy, Dejected

153. Mighty--- Powerful, Massive, Strong, Almighty

154. Malice ---Bitterness, Spite, Ill-well, Rancor, Malevolence

155. Melancholy ---Gloomy, Sadness, Sorrow, Dejected

156. Magnificent--- Splendid, Grand, Good, Glorious

157. Notorious--- Infamous, Dishonorable, Flagrant, Blatant

158. Notable ---Memorable, Remarkable, Renowned, Eminent


159. Obscene ---Filthy, Indecent, Awful, Bawdy, Vulgar,
Gross,Crude

160. Obsolete---Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Extinct, Outworn

161. Obtrude--- Thrust, Pressure, Importunate, Interfere

162. Obliterate---- Destroy, Efface, Demolish, Erase

163. Opportune--- Timely, Convenient, Appropriate, Well-


chosen

164. Pensive--- Thoughtful, Rational, Contemplative,


Reflective

165. Pathetic ---Moving, Touching, Distressing, Lamentable

166. Pious--- Religious, Holy, Devout, God-fearing

167. Perennial---- Perpetual, Parmanent, Long lasting,


Constant

168. Portray---- Delineate, Depict, Draw, Sketch

169. Possess--- Have, Own, Acquire, Occupy, Seize

170. Prate ---Chatter, Babble, Tattle, Talkative

171. Prodigal--- Extravagant, Wasteful, Spendthrift, Squander

172. Precocious ----Premture, Forward, Advanced, Developed

173. Philanthropist---- Altruist, Charitable, Benevolent, Kind

174. Patronize ---Condescend, Stoop, Snub


175. Penalize--- Castigate, Chastise, Punish

176. Picturesque--- Charming, Pictorial, Scenic, Sylvan

177. Prerogative--- Privilege, Advantage, Exemption, Right

178. Prohibit--- Forbid, Interdict, Prevent, Ban

179. Pillage---- Plunder, Loot, Rob, Destroy, Steal

180. Poignant ----Touching, Moving, Heart-Rending

181. Quaint--- Queer, Odd, Singular, Whimsical

182. Quirk---- Whim, Caprice,, Fancy, Peculiarity

183. Quip ----Retort, Repartee, Remark, Jest

184. Quarantined ----Separated, Isolated, Restrained

185. Qualm--- Scruple, Doubt, Uncertainty, Suspicion

186. Queer ----Strange, Odd, Indifferent, Weird

187. Questionable ----Doubtful, Disputable, Accountable,


Objectionable

188. Quest--- Search, Pursuit, Inquisitive, Crusade

189. Quick--- Alive, Swift, Keen, Fast

190. Radiant--- Brilliant, Bright, Intelligent, Beaming

191. Refined ---Elegant, Polished, Cultured, Sophisticated


192. Rebellion ----Mutiny, Revolt, Struggle, Fight

193. Reiterate ---Repeat, Do it again, Rewrite, Emphasis

194. Remorse---- Repentance, Regret, Anguish, Grief

195. Renown---- Reputation, Fame, Famous, Distinguished

196. Rejoice--- Exult, Delight, Happy, Glad

197. Relevant ----Execute, Applicable, Pertinent, Implement

198. Resistance---Opposition, Hindrance, Combat, Struggle

199. Ruin ----Destruction, Downfall, Wreckage, Devastation

200. Rigid--- Stiff, Unyielding, Stern

201. Rash--- Impetuous, Hasty, Foolhardy, Impulsive,


Heedless

202. Refute --Disprove, Answer, Deny

203. Ricochet-- Rebound, Reflect, Bounce, Carom

204. Rut-- Groove, Hollow, Furrow, Habit, Course, Routine

205. Rural-- Suburban, Rustic, Agrarian, Country

206. Radical --Fundamental, Native, Original, Extreme,


Rebellious--, Rimy Frosty, Hazy, Blurred

207. Remote-- Far, Distant, Interior place, Aloof


208. Ridiculous-- Absurd, Silly, Comical, Ludicrous

209. Sane --Wise, Sensible, Sound, Balanced

210. Satiate-- Satisfy, Surfeit, Glut, Happy

211. Sacred Holy, Consecrated, Blessed, Divine

212. Scanty ---Meagre, Slender, Insufficient, Limited

213. Scold-- Chide, Rebuke, Rail, Complain

214. Scrutinize Examine, View, Study, Analyze, Inspect

215. Scorching --Sweltering, Searing, Burning, Fiery

216. Spry-- Nimble, Agile, Animated, Brisk, Lively, Quick

217. Statute --Law, Decree, Ordinance, Edict, Rule, Act, Bill

218. Stipulation --Prerequisite, Condition, Qualification,


Clause

219. Subterfuge-- Ploy, Scheme, Stratagem, Deceit,


Deception

220. Substantiate --Authenticate, Validate, Confirm, Verify,


Corroborate

221. Succinct ---Brief, Concise, Terse, Abbreviated

222. Sensual ---Carnal, Fleshy, Voluptuous, Attractive

223. Servile --Slavish, Docile, Timid, Mean


224. Shrewd ---Astute, Perspicacious, Canny, Calculative

225. Shy-- Bashful, Coy, Diffident, Hesitant

226. Solitary ---Single, Hermetic, Isolated, Desolate

227. Static --Firm, Adamant, Fixed

228. Spurious-- Fake, Counterfeit, Artificial, False

229. Sterile --Unproductive, Barren, Impotent, Disinfected

230. Sublime-- Exalted, Elevated, Improved, Magnified

231. Superficial-- Shallow, Illusion, Dream, Outward

232. Synonymous-- Identical, Equivalent, Alike, Similar

233. Taboo-- Forbidden, Banned, Prohibited

234. Tenacious --Resolute, Persistent, Obstinate

235. Tenet --Belief, Conviction, Dogma, Doctrine, Creed

236. Therapeutics-- Curative, Restorative, Recuperative

237. Temperate--- Moderate, Balanced, Controlled, Sensible

238. Ulterior-- Concealed, Shrouded, Obscured

239. Urchin-- Waif, Stray, Foundling, Orphan

240. Urge-- Incite, Press, Implore, Instigate, Drive, Impel,


Goad
241. Veto-- Reject, Discard, Void, Nullify, Invalidate,
Dismiss

242. Vilify--- Malign, Slur, Defame, Slander

243. Vivacious--- Sprightly, Spirited, Energetic

244. Wile --Trickery, Artifice, Ruse

245. Winsome-- Beautiful, Captivating, Comely, Delightful

246. Waive-- Forgo, Relinquish, Defer, Renounce

247. Yield-- Surrender, Submit, Admit, Agree

248. Yearn--Crave, Desire, Aspire, Urge

249. Zeal-- Zest, Passion, Enthusiasm, Fervor, Tempo

250. Zenith --Peak, Apex, Summit, Acme

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