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SYNONYMS
Below are some words commonly used in Speaking and Writing (such as help, get,
big). By replacing the basic vocabulary properly, one can enhance his/her English
performance significantly.

amazing (adj)
difficult to believe surprising, shocking, unbelievable, improbable, incredible,
astounding, astonishing, extraordinary
making people feel fascinating, stunning, prodigious, wonderful, remarkable
pleasure or admiration
anger (v)
make somebody annoy, irritate, aggravate, displease, offend
uncomfortable
make someone very mad antagonize, agitate, arouse anger, enrage, infuriate, outrage, madden,
embitter
angry (adj)
slightly angry annoyed, irritated, displeased, offended
having strong feelings of furious, outraged, enraged, mad
dislike
answer (n)
reaction to a question/ reply, reaction, response, reply
situation
a way of dealing with a solution, resolution
situation
ask (v)
asks for information question, enquire, seek information
ask for something request, call for, demand, expect
bad (adj)
unpleasant awful, terrible, horrible, dreadful, frightful
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shocking, unacceptable
not good at something
causing harm
morally unacceptable
not suitable or appropriate
(children) not behaving
well
(food) not safe to eat
beautiful (adj)
attractive
(behaviour) attractive
good or skillful
begin (v)
do the first part of
something
start to happen or exist
big (adj)
large in size
important, serious
brave (adj)
not afraid, admired by
people
willing to do something
shocking
break (v)
appalling, disgusting, despicable, outrageous, disgraceful,
abominable, scandalous,
poor
serious, severe, harmful, detrimental, dangerous, damaging,
disastrous, catastrophic, injurious, destructive
evil, wrong, immoral, wicked
unsuitable, inappropriate, improper
(happening at unsuitable time: untimely, ill-timed
naughty, mischievous, disobedient, spoilt
decayed, rotten, moldy, spoilt
appealing, attractive, charming, good-looking, gorgeous, handsome,
pretty, lovely, pleasing to the eye, glorious, splendid, stunning,
aesthetic
elegant, stylish, fashionable, classy, delicate, graceful
exquisite, delicate
start, commence, initiate
establish, found, open, launch, originate, stem, arise, emerge, appear
enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, massive, vast, colossal, large,
sizable, grand, great, broad, expansive, tremendous, considerable,
substantial, significant
main, primary, significant, powerful
courageous, bold, adventurous, fearless, heroic
daring, audacious, reckless, rash, impulsive
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damage into pieces burst, crack, crumble, cut, fracture, shatter, smash, snap, split, tear
do something against the breach, violate, disobey, defy, flout
law; not keep a promise
(news) tell announce, convey, disclose, inform, reveal
bright (n)
full of light shining, shiny, dazzling, sparkling, glittering, radiant, vivid
quick to learn brilliant, sharp, intelligent, quick-witted, smart, intellectual, clever
calm (adj)
not excited, nervous or cool, gentle, relaxed, temperate, undisturbed, unconcerned,
upset composed, laid-back
(weather) without wind serene, peaceful, quiet, mild
come (v)
move to or towards advance, approach, access
come to a destination reach, enter, arrive, land, disembark
be present appear, show up, turn up
happen break, develop, occur, take place, befall
cool (adj)
(weather) cold chilly, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid

not friendly, interested or chilly, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid, distant, remote, aloof
enthusiastic
calm [refer to calm (adj)]
cry (v)
produce tears sob, wail, whimper, weep, be in tears, burst into tears, break down
shout loudly shout, yell, scream, cheer, bellow, raise your voice
cut (v)
cut into pieces using sharp sever, divide, chop, slice, slash, dice, trim
objects
reduce curtail, diminish, dwindle, lessen, scale down, shorten
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dangerous (adj)
likely to injure/ harm sb hazardous, perilous, critical, deadly, lethal, fatal, injurious, unsafe
likely to damage/ destroy detrimental, damaging, disastrous, catastropic, injurious, destructive
sth
dark (adj)
with little light dim, shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dusky, shaded, dull
hidden shadowy, murky, mysterious
evil frightening, satanic, sinister
sad, without hope gloomy, depressing
decide (v)
choose from a number of determine, conclude, settle, resolve, elect, select
possibilities
definite (adj)
unlikely to change certain, sure, defined, determined, fixed, decided, positive
easily or clearly seen or exact, clear, obvious, apparent, evident, distinct, explicit
understood

delicious (adj)
highly pleasant to the taste tasty, appetizing, luscious, mouthwatering, enjoyable, ambrosial,
delectable, toothsome, palatable
charming delightful, distinctive, temping, pleasant, exquisite, enticing,
attractive
describe (v)
draw something delineate, mark out, outline, trace, draw
give details about portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent,
something/someone report, record
(including characteristics,
events, features)
destroy (v)

put an end to the existence ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish
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of (something) by
damaging or attacking it
beat someone utterly defeat, finish off, annihilate
difference (n)
a disagreement or dispute. disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility
a point or way in which dissimilarity, contrast, distinction, differentiation, variance, variation,
people or things are not divergence, disparity, deviation, polarity, gulf, gap, imbalance,
the same contradiction, contradistinction
a quantity by which balance, remainder, rest, remaining amount, residue
amounts differ
do (v)
achieve or complete, in execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish,
particular achieve, attain
perform carry out, undertake, discharge, execute, effectuate
dull (adj)
lacking interest or boring, tiring, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, insensible,
excitement listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous
lacking brightness drab, dreary, somber, dark, lackluster, faded, washed out, muddy,
dingy
dull (v): make or become lessen, decrease, diminish, reduce, dampen, blunt, ease, soothe
dull or less intense
eager (adj)
want (to do/have anxious, impatient, longing, yearning, wishing, hopeful
something) very much
highly interested in/expect keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to
something
end (v)
completion of an action finish, close, complete, conclude
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stop doing something that stop, terminate, discontinuance, halt

reached its final state
enjoy (v)
take delight or pleasure in appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in,
(an activity or occasion). relish, devour, savor, like
possess and benefit from have the benefit of, be blessed with, be favored with, be endowed
with
explain (v)
make (an idea, situation, elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify
or problem) clear to
someone
fair (adj)
in accordance with the just, equitable, honest, upright, honorable, trustworthy, impartial,
rules or standards, unbiased, unprejudiced, nonpartisan, neutral, even-handed, lawful,
legitimate legal, legitimate

considerable though not reasonable, passable, tolerable, satisfactory, acceptable, respectable,

outstanding in size or decent, all right, good enough, pretty good, not bad, average,
amount middling
fall (v)
move downward drop, descend, come down, go down, plummet, plunge, sink, dive
lose one's balance and topple over, tumble over, keel over, fall down/over, go head over
collapse heels, go headlong, collapse, stumble, slip
decrease decrease, drop, go down
false (adj)
incorrect untrue, wrong, erroneous, fallacious, flawed, distorted, inaccurate,
imprecise, untruthful, fictitious, concocted
unfaithful faithless, unfaithful, disloyal, untrue, inconstant, treacherous,
traitorous, deceitful, dishonest, duplicitous, untrustworthy
famous (adj)
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known about by many well-known, prominent, famed, popular, renowned, noted, eminent,
people distinguished, acclaimed, great, legendary, notorious
fast (adj)
moving or capable of speedy, quick, swift, rapid, fast-moving, fast-paced, high-speed,
moving at high speed turbo, sporty
(of a clock or watch) sooner, earlier
showing a time ahead of
the correct time
fat (adj)
having a large amount of plump, stout, overweight, large, chubby, portly, flabby, heavyset,
excess flesh obese, corpulent, fleshy
fear (v)

be afraid of be afraid of, be fearful of, be scared of, be apprehensive of, dread,
live in fear of, be terrified of, be anxious about, worry about, feel
apprehensive about
fear (n): an unpleasant terror, fright, fearfulness, horror, alarm, panic, agitation, trepidation,
emotion dread, consternation, dismay, distress
fly (v)
move through the air soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide
(especially of hair) wave flutter, flap, wave
or flutter in the wind
funny (adj)
causing laughter or humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable
amusement
difficult to explain or strange, anonymous
understand
get (v)
receive something acquire, obtain, receive, gain, earn, win, come into, take possession
of, be given
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succeed in attaining, earn, be paid, take home, bring in, make, receive, collect
achieving, or experiencing
experience, suffer, or be experience, suffer, be afflicted with, sustain, feel, have
afflicted with (something
bad)
go (v)

move from one place or move, proceed, make one's way, advance, progress, pass, walk,
point to another travel, journey
leave or depart leave, depart, go away, withdraw, absent oneself, make an exit, exit,
set off
good (adj)
to be desired or approved healthy, fine, sound, hale and hearty, fit, robust, sturdy, strong,
of vigorous
having the qualities fine, superior, quality, excellent, superb, outstanding, magnificent,
required for a particular exceptional, marvelous, wonderful, first-rate
role
appropriate to a particular convenient, suitable, appropriate, fitting, fit, opportune, timely,
purpose favorable, advantageous, expedient, felicitous, happy, providential
possessing or displaying virtuous, righteous, upright, upstanding, moral, ethical, high-minded,
moral virtue principled
great (adj)
very large considerable, substantial, significant, appreciable, special, serious,
exceptional, extraordinary
very good prominent, eminent, important, distinguished, illustrious, celebrated
gross (adj)
unacceptable improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme,
manners/behaviors grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low
gross (n): produce or earn earn, make, bring in, take, get, receive, collect
(an amount of money) as
gross profit or income
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happy (adj)
feeling or showing feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
pleasure or contentment
lucky, convenient lucky, convenient
hate (v)
attitude/feeling hate, despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove,
abominate
opinion (disagree) despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, disapprove, abominate
have (v)
possess (object/position) have, hold, own, possess, occupy
receive have, acquire, gain, obtain, absorb
enjoy have, enjoy
help (v)
give assistance/aid help, assist, support, back, succor, befriend
contribute to the support, encourage, benefit, improve, relieve
effectiveness/
improvement
hide (v)
cover up/ cut off from conceal, cover, mask, cloak, screen, shroud, veil
sight
keep (like a secret) conceal, hide, veil, mask, cloak
hurry (adj)
move or act with speed hurry, rush, hasten, run, bustle, speed
speed the progress of hurry, hasten, urge, accelerate, rush, bustle
something
hurt (v)
physically hurt, damage, harm, injure, wound, pain, afflict
mentally hurt, distress, wound, afflict, pain, injure
morally harm
idea (n)
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opinion/thought conception, notion, conception, understanding, view, belief

plan/ purpose idea, plan, notion, intention
important (adj)
role of object/person necessary, vital, necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable,
essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable
having social rank famous, notable, well-known, important, primary
interesting (adj)
arousing the attention fascinating, engaging, attractive, intriguing, exciting, appealing, keen,
engaging, piquant, inspiring, enthralling, arresting
keep (v)
have hold, keep, retain, own
protect (or maintain for keep, preserve, maintain, sustain
use)
hide something keep, withhold

follow (a promise/rule) keep, adhere, conform to

kill (v)
put to death kill, slay, execute, assassinate, murder
put an end to/cancel cancel, abolish, kill, extinguish
destroy in quality destroy, kill, damage
lazy (adj)
not willing to do anything lazy, indolent, slothful, sluggish
slow-moving/ not active idle, inactive, sluggish
little (adj)
small in size little, tiny, small, runt, miniature, puny, itsy-bitsy, microscopic,
cramped, slight
small in quantity little, exiguous, limited
young little, small
unimportant slight, petty
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small in size (but look little, dinky, diminutive

cute)
look (v)
turn eyes on (a person/ see, look, glance, view, behold
object)
look over the parts, survey, search for, inspect, examine, peruse
features or content of sth
look at attentively and contemplate
thoughtfully
look intently stare, gaze, peer
find out discover, notice, recognize, perceive, observe
love (v)
a strong feeling of affectio love, care for, cherish, adore
n and concern toward anot
her person/thing
have respect for like, love, worship, appreciate, esteem, adore, treasure
have enthusiasm fancy, enjoy, savor
make (v)
cause (something to make, create, do, effect, produce, beget
happen)
gain (achievement) make, accomplish, earn, gain, acquire, get, develop

carry out perform, build, develop, do, execute, compose

create something new create, originate, invent, form, construct, design, compose,
manufacture, produce
mark (v)
attach identification label, tag, price, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, designate
notice note, notice, heed
impress effect, impress, imprint, stamp
mischievous (adj)
troublesome prankish, roguish, impish, mischievous
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playful in a naughty way playful, naughty, prankish, waggish, sportive, mischievous

move (v)
change in position go, plod, walk, run, relocate
progress/ go forward lope, accelerate, advance, proceed
start off move, depart, start, bring up
stir the emotions arouse, stir, move, stimulate, roll
moody (adj)
frequent changes of mood temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, moody, testy, irritable,
touchy
feeling sad/ depressed glum, morose, moody, gloomy, depressed
neat (adj)
clean (used for place) neat, clean, tidy, trim, well-kept, shipshape, orderly
clean/ tidy (used for neat, tidy, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, shipshape,
person) orderly
new (adj)
never before existing new, fresh
different from norms: novel, unique, original, unusual
become a trend modern, current, new
time recent, current, modern
old (adj)
having existed for long ancient, aged, archaic, obsolete, primitive, traditional, conventional,
(being of an earlier time) former, customary
advanced in age old, aged, mature, venerable
worn/not in good worn, stale, passé, broken-down, faded, ragged, dilapidated, used,
condition (after long use) musty
having experience veteran, venerable
outdated/ not modern outmoded, old-fashioned, outdated
part (n)
a part of something portion, share, piece, allotment, fraction, fragment.
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a division of book section, division, component, chapter, volume, passage, scene.

an important role function, contribution, province.
place (n)
a particular location spot, site, scene, space, area, position, point, situation, region,
whereabouts, locale, dwelling.
a person status station, standing, grade, rank, footing, niche.
a right resulting from responsibility, duty, mission, charge
someone’s role or
position:
plan (n)
a detail idea scheme, proposal, proposition, strategy, method, procedure,
arrangement, contrivance.
an intention aim, target, aspiration, ambition.
a drawing or diagram blueprint, scale drawing, sketch, map, layout.
popular (adj)
liked or admired well-liked, favorite, approved, accepted, sought-after, desired.
held by majority of the widespread, common, current, prevalent, prevailing.
public
predicament (adj)
a difficult or unpleasant mess, problematic situation, plight, quandary, muddle, dilemma,
situation scrape.
put (v)
move to a position place, set, put down, settle, situate, install, enshrine.
write or print inscribe, scribble, scrawl, add.
estimate something to be estimate, reckon, establish, compute, set, gauge, evaluate, assess,
calculate, judge, measure.
quiet (adj)
making little noise silent, still, hushed, soundless, muted.
without disturbance peaceful, tranquil, calm, soothing, restful, free from interruption.
happened secretly private, discreet, off the record.
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right (adj)
the right thing just, fair, equitable, upright, righteous, virtuous, moral, proper,
ethical, honest, lawful.
true as a fact correct, accurate, unerring, exact, precise.
run (v)
move fast sprint, race, rush, dash, hasten, hurry, scurry, scuttle, scamper, speed,
bolt.
escape flee, run off, elope, make a run for it.
say/tell (v)
convey information speak, utter, pronounce, give voice to, vocalized, inform, notify,
reveal, divulge, relate, recount, narrate, disclose, converse, impact.
emphasize on the declare, state, announce, claim, assert, hold, insist, contend, aver,
information affirm, avow, command, remark, allege, assure.
say in a clearly way express, articulate, convey, verbalize, render, put into words, make
known, phrase.
in an unsatisfied way mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh.
suggest and support adduce, propose, advance, bring forward, offer, plead.
instruct teach, train, direct, issue, enlighten, issue.
be said be asserted, be reported, be thought, be alleged, be rumored, be
reputed, be but about.
assume something suppose, assume, imagine, presume.
scared (adj)
afraid fearful, frightened, afraid, panicky, agitated, alarmed, intimidated,
terrified, unnerved, horrified, terrorized, haunted, petrified,
apprehensive.
nervous nervous, worried, insecure, disquieted, stupefied, stunned.
shy shy, timid, jumpy, timorous, tremulous.
show (v)
offer for inspection display, exhibit, present, put on view, unveil, expose.
present on screen air, broadcast, televise, telecast, put on the air, relay.
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represent in art depict, portray, render, delineate, illustrate, characterize.

explain demonstrate, reveal, indicate, explain, prove, confirm, manifest,
evince, point out to.
slow (adj)
come to an end conclude, terminate, cease, end, finish, draw to a close, discontinue.
prevent something from thwart, foil, frustrate, forestall, obstruct, impede, block, preclude,
happening hinder.
a cessation of movement halt, end, finish, standstill.
story (n)
a made-up story tale, narrative, account, recital, myth, legend, fable, rumor, whisper.
about history and heroes chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote, memoir.
strange (adj)
unusual or surprising odd, curious, peculiar, bizarre, weird, uncanny, queer, unfamiliar,
abnormal, atypical, anomalous, mystifying, inexplicable, uncommon,
aberrant, freak, unique, exclusive, irregular, outlandish.
unfamiliar with unaccustomed to, fresh to, unversed in, inexperienced in
take (v)
reach for and hold catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, apprehend, engage.
take as a guide escort, accompany, assist, help, lead, conduct, guide.
steal from someone remove, abstract, dispossess someone of something, rob, lift.
gain (a position, state or acquire, assume, achieve, attain, secure, obtain, derive, extract,
form) procure.
take back (words, retract, recall, remove, withdraw, extract.
promises, stuffs)
tell (v)
communicate information inform, notify, apprise, advise, disclose, reveal, show, expose,
uncover, relate, narrate, explain, divulge, speak, utter.
emphasize declare, command, state, insist
instruct order, command, direct, charge, enjoin, require.
think (v)
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particular belief believe, deem, judge, hold, reckon, consider, presume, estimate,
assume.
direct one’s mind toward ponder, reflect, deliberate, meditate, contemplate, muse, cogitate,
someone or something ruminate.
trouble (n)
problem difficulty, issue, misfortune, trial, tribulation, adversity, concern,
distress, burden, affliction, torment, grief, heartache, anguish,
anxiety, wretchedness.
a cause of worry nuisance, inconvenience, irritation, pest, trial, irritant
effort made to do bother, inconvenience, fuss, exertion.
something
true (adj)
in accordance with fact accurate, correct, verifiable, faithful, proper, precise, exact, valid,
literal, veracious, trusty.
rightly genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, sincere, unfeigned.
ugly (adj)
appearance unattractive, ill-favored, hideous, plain, unprepossessing, unsightly,
displeasing, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, monstrous,
terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid.
involving violence unpleasant, nasty, alarming, disagreeable, tense, charged, serious,
grave, dangerous, perilous, threatening, menacing, hostile, ominous,
sinister
morally horrible repugnant, reprehensible, nasty, appalling, offensive, obnoxious,
dishonorable, evil, wicked, rotten, vicious, spiteful.
unhappy (adj)
a feeling miserable, uncomfortable, sorrowful, dejected, despondent, wretched,
heart-broken, dispirited, downcast, downhearted, melancholy, glum,
gloomy, dismal, discourage, joyless.
unlucky unfortunate, hapless, ill-starred, blighted, wretched, ill-fated, star-
crossed.
use (v)
take something as a mean utilize, employ, make use of, operate, wield, manipulate, exert,
of achieving implement.
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take or consume consume, exhaust, deplete, expend, spend, waste, squander, dissipate.
wrong (adj)
not correct incorrect, mistaken, erroneous, inaccurate, inexact, imprecise,
invalid, false, fallacious.
in an abnormal condition unsuitable, undesirable, inappropriate, inapt, inapposite, amiss.
in a dishonest situation illegal, unlawful, illicit, indictable, lawless, delinquent, felonious,
dishonorable.