Synonyms List with Examples

Letter A

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Abdicate	Give Up, Renounce, Disclaim, Waive, Disown, Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Abandon, Resign, Quit	1. The allowance must be made for his poor eyesight abdicated all responsibility for the care of the children. 2. She abdicated the throne to marry a commoner.
Abet	Encourage, Urge, Instigate, Incite, Provoke, Egg On, Prod, Goad; Aid, Help, Assist Countenance, Approve (Of), Support, Endorse, Second, Sanction, Condone; Further, Advance, Promote, Uphold	1. The jury found that his wife had abetted him in the murder 2. By failing to inform on the terrorists, the neighbours abetted the bombing.
Abeyance .	Pending, Reserved, In Reserve, Shelved, Pushed Or Shoved Or Shunted Aside, Postponed, Put Off, Suspended, Temporarily Inactive, Dormant; Latent, On The Shelf, On Ice,	Legal proceedings were held in abeyance so that talks could take place to reach an out-of-court settlement.
Abhor	Hate, Loathe, Detest, Abominate, Execrate; Regard Or View With Horror Or Dread Or Fright Or Repugnance Or Loathing Or Disgust, Shudder At, Recoil Or Shrink From; Be Or Stand Aghast At	He said that he abhorred any violation of human rights.
Abode	A Place Of Residence, Dwelling, House, Home, Domicile, Habitation, Quarters, Lodging	He abodes in a shabby place
Abominable	Offensive, Repugnant, Repulsive, Vile, Monstrous, Loathsome, Odious, Execrable, Detestable, Despicable, Base, Disgusting, Nauseous, Nauseating, Foul, Abhorrent, Horrid, Deplorable:	He was accused of crimes too abominable to detail in open court.
Abridge	To Shorten A Task, Reduce, Condense, Cut, Abbreviate, Cut Back, Trim, Curtail, Contract, Compress, Digest, Summarize, Epitomize, Abstract	We abridged the original edition by reducing the number of pages.
Abrupt	Snappy, Hasty, Quick, Precipitate, All Of A Sudden; Unexpected, Unannounced, Unplanned, Unforeseen, Unanticipated	The video ended in an abrupt manner
Abstract	A Rough Idea,Unapplied, Notional, Ideational, Conceptual, Metaphysical, Unpractical, Intellectual	It is difficult to capture abstract ideas on paper.
Absurd	Silly, Nonsensical, Senseless, Outlandish, Preposterous , Mad, Stupid, Foolish, Idiotic, Imbecile, Moronic, Childish, Laughable, Ludicrous, Inane	The notion that the moon is made of black cheese is absurd.
Accomplice	Partner In Crime, Confederate, Ally, Associate, Colleague, Fellow, Henchman, Collaborator, Conspirator, Co-Conspirator, Assistant, Fellow-Criminal	The police arrested the safe-cracker and three accomplices within hours of the robbery.
Adept	Very Well Versed, Extreme At Something, Proficient, Skilled, Well-Skilled, Expert, Accomplished, Skilful Or US Skilful, Adroit, Dexterous Or Dextrous, Able, Masterful, Masterly, Polished	She is an adept pianist, and her husband is adept at carpentry.
Adolescent	Teenager, Youth, Juvenile, Minor, Stripling, Youngster	A group of adolescents volunteered to work at the home for the elderly.
Aesthete	Connoisseur, Art-Lover, Lover Of Beauty, Aesthetician	It was the aesthetes who set the standard for the art purchased by the museum.
Afflict	Affect, Bother, Distress, Oppress, Trouble, Torment	Last winter's intense cold afflicted everyone, but those in the north especially
Agitate	Excite, Arouse, Rouse, Move, Perturb, Stir Up, Disquiet, Fluster, Ruffle, Rattle, Disconcert, Discomfit, Unsettle, Upset, Rock, Unnerve, Shake (Up)	Rachel was agitated to learn of the bank's threat to foreclose on the mortgage.
Akin	Usually, Akin To. Related (To), Allied Or Connected Or Affiliated (To Or With), Associated (With), Germane (To), Like, Alike, Similar (To)	1. Desultoriness is akin to indolence. 2. Their decision not to show the film smacks of something akin to censorship
Allege	Declare, Aver, State, Assert, Charge, Affirm, Avow, Asseverate, Depose, Say	The guard alleged that he had caught the boy climbing in a basement window.
Aloof	Apart, Away, At A Distance, Separate; At Arm's Length Private, Reticent, Reserved, Withdrawn, Haughty, Supercilious, Standoffish, Formal, Unsociable, Unsocial; Distant, Standoffish, Distant, Remote, Cool, Chilly, Unresponsive, Unfriendly, Antisocial, Unapproachable; Unsympathetic, Apathetic, Indifferent, Undemonstrative	1. She is an aloof type of person 2. Robin is quite an aloof sort of person - not what you would call a 'mixer'. 3. Roger keeps himself aloof from the needs of those less fortunate than he is.
Amendment	Correction, Emendation, Reformation, Change, Alteration, Rectification, Repair, Reform, Improvement, Amelioration, Betterment, Enhancement	The committee approved the amendment of the constitution by the addition of the suggested paragraphs.
Amicable	A Friendly Relationship, Amiable, Harmonious, Brotherly, Kind-Hearted, Cordial, To Be Polite, Being Pleasant, Peaceful	Both of them have amicable relations.
Allowance	Permission, Toleration, Tolerance, Sufferance, Admission, Concession, Sanction; Allowing, Permitting, Tolerating, Suffering, Sanctioning, Brooking, Countenancing Payment, Recompense, Remuneration, Reimbursement, Remittance, Stipend, Dole, Pin Or Pocket, Money, Quota, Ration; Pension, Annuity, Allocation Deduction, Discount, Reduction, Rebate; Credit; Tret; Tare	1. There were many causes of difference between them, the chief being the allowance of slavery in the south.  2. Allowance will be made for all reasonable expenses. Bill gets a liberal weekly allowance for expenses. 3. You must make allowance for the weight of the crate. 4. Allowance must be made for his poor eyesight

Letter B

Word	Synonyms	Example
Bias	To Be Inclined Towards, Propensity, Partiality, Inclination, Leaning, Bent, Disposition, Tendency, Predilection, Predisposition, Prejudice	She shows a marked bias in favour of the Irish.
Bicker	Dispute, Quarrel, Wrangle, Argue, Squabble, Tiff	The couple next door are always bickering about trifling matters
Bigotry	Prejudice, Intolerance, Bias, Partiality	No government that practises bigotry can survive long.
Bigwig	Boss, Kingpin, King, Queen, Nabob, VIP, Big-Shot, Big Gun, Big Cheese, Big Wheel, Hotshot, Chief, Brass Hat	The bigwig sits here, at the head of the table.
Bilious	Bad-Tempered, Ill-Natured, Peevish, Testy, Cross, Choleric, Angry, Wrathful	The director was absolutely bilious when he heard we had lost the account.
Bizarre	Unusual, Unconventional, Whimsical, Strange, Odd, Curious, Peculiar, Queer, Fantastic, Weird, Deviant	The police thought his behaviour somewhat bizarre and invited him down to the station for questioning.
Blab	Broadcast, Tattle, Babble, Betray, Reveal, Disclose, Divulge, Expose	Don't tell Frieda - she'll blab your secrets all over town.
Bland	Being Gentle, Comforting, Soothing, Smooth, Mild, Cool, Calm, Composed, Unemotional, Nonchalant	His reaction to the news of the alien invasion was a bland reaction.
Blare	Blast, Bellow, Trumpet, Ring, Boom, Thunder, Roar, Bray; Resound, Echo, Reverberate, Resonate	Everyone in the neighbourhood can hear your hi-fi blaring.
Blasphemous	Against A Religion, Irreverent, Disrespectful, Sacrilegious, Irreligious, Sinful, Wicked, Evil, Iniquitous	His speech towards the religion was a complete blasphemy.
Blatant	Obvious, Flagrant, Palpable, Obtrusive, Arrant, Shameless, Unashamed, Brazen, Overt, Glaring	Those hooligans have shown a blatant disregard for the law
Bleak	Cheerless, Dreary, Depressing, Dismal, Gloomy, Sombre, Melancholy, Sad, Unhappy, Mournful	1940 was one of the bleakest periods in British history.
Blemish	Deface, Mar, Scar, Impair, Disfigure	They did nothing to blemish the beauty of the landscape.
Blend	Mix, Mingle, Combine, Meld, Commingle, Intermingle	The Latakia is blended with the Virginia to produce a fine smoking tobacco.
Blight	Affliction, Disease, Plague, Infestation, Pestilence, Scourge	The crops were visited with a blight that lasted seven years.
Bliss	Happiness, Gladness, Joy, Blessedness, Delight, Glee, Enjoyment, Pleasure, Joyousness, Cheer, Exhilaration, Blissfulness, Rapture, Ecstasy	The bliss of our honeymoon has remained with us throughout our marriage.
Blithe	Blissful, Happy, Cheerful, Joyous, Merry, Light-Hearted, Well-Pleased, Delighted, Gay, Joyful, Elated, Jubilant	His spirit was blithe and his heart unquenchable.
Blob	Globule, Drop, Droplet, Bit, Gout, Lump, Dab	There is a blob of jelly on your tie.
Boast	Brag, Bragging	They did not make good their boasts of being the fastest in the competition.
Bode	Portend, Promise, Augur, Betoken, Forebode, Presage; Foreshadow	The weather bodes well for the picnic.
Bogus	Counterfeit, Spurious, Fake, False, Fraudulent, Sham, Imitation, Fictitious	The police reported that a gang was trying to pass bogus money to unsuspecting shopkeepers in the area.
Boisterous	Being Rowdy, Clamorous, Rough, Noisy, Lively, Exuberant, Unruly, Wild, Undisciplined, Tempestuous, Stormy, Turbulent	The boys were sent to the principal because of their boisterous behaviour
Bolster	To Offer Support, Brace, Shore Up, Buttress, Uphold, Reinforce, Aid, Help, Assist, Further, Advance	The miners cited a lack of safety measures to bolster their arguments.
Boorish	Being Barbarian, Rude, Crude, Ill-Mannered, Uncultured, Coarse, Clownish, Uncouth, Loutish, Oafish, Gawky, Vulgar, Ill-Bred	Did you ever think of inviting such a boorish fellow?
Botch	Bungle, Mismanage, Spoil,Screw Or Louse Up, Blow, Mess Up, Muck Up, Make A Mess Or Hash Or Muddle Of; Slang Bollocks Or Ballocks Or US Bollix Up	Give Gordon an assignment and he's sure to botch it.
Boycott	Blacklist, Embargo; Avoid, Refuse, Shun, Reject, Eschew, Pass Over Or By: They Are Boycotting Fern's Dairy Because It Won't Hire Women.	The US government is still boycotting cigars from Havana.
Brash	Hasty, Rash, Impetuous, Precipitate, Impulsive, Headlong, Reckless	He may be a brash young man, but I think he's going places.
Broach	To Introduce, Raise, Suggest, Mention, Hint At, Touch On Or Upon, Bring Up Or In, Talk About, In Advance	I didn't dare broach the subject of his life’s suffering.

Letter C

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Cabal	Intrigue, Plot, Conspiracy, Scheme	The cabal against Washington found supporters exclusively in the north.
Cabaret	Nightclub, Club, Nightspot	The ever-popular entertainer Mimi opened at the Golden Palm cabaret last night.
Cache	Hiding-Place, Hole, Vault, Repository	There was a small cache concealed by the panelling in the library.
Cadaver	Corpse, (Dead) Body, Remains, Slang Stiff	The medical students and doctors once paid to have cadavers exhumed for anatomical study.
Cadence	To Measure, Beat, Rhythm, Tempo, Accent, Pulse, Metre, Lilt, Swing	The beat drum marked the cadence for the incoming marching band.
Cajole	Wheedle, Coax, Beguile, Jolly (Along), Cosy Along, Seduce, Inveigle, Persuade, Butter (Up), Stroke, Sweet-Talk	Robert's wife always has to cajole him to go and visit her mother
Calamitous	Tragic, Disastrous, Destructive, Awful, Devastating, Fatal, Deadly, Cataclysmic, Catastrophic, Ruinous, Distressful	They were not aware of the calamitous consequences in the near future, if they do not stop these harmful activities
Calibrate	Adjust, Graduate; Standardize	This balance has been dropped on the floor, and you'll have to calibrate it again.
Callous	Hardened, Thick-Skinned, Unfeeling, Uncaring, Insensible, Insensitive, Hard, Hard-Hearted, Tough, Hard-Bitten, Cold, Cold-Hearted, Heartless, Indifferent, Unsympathetic, Apathetic	It was callous of Gerry to go off to the snooker club right after the funeral.
Camouflage	Disguise, Concealment, Cover-Up, Cover, Guise, Cloak, Mask, Screen, Blind, (False) Front, Show, Pretence, Trickery, Deception	Camouflage prevented the enemy from seeing our tanks.
Candid	Frank, Open, Plain, Sincere, Ingenuous, Straight, Straightforward, Truthful, Forthright, Direct, Unequivocal, Plain-Spoken	Henry offered a very candid account of his feelings. Let us be candid and speak our minds.
Candour	Openness, Frankness, Ingenuousness, Simplicity, Naivety, Outspokenness, Unreservedness, Forthrightness, Honesty, Sincerity, Directness, Straightforwardness, Unequivocalness	I admire her candour, but the truth sometimes hurts.
Canvass	Solicit, Electioneer, Campaign, Poll	The candidates will be canvassing in farming areas next week.
Capricious	Whimsical, Erratic, Flighty, Fickle, Mercurial, Unsteady, Variable, Unstable, Wayward, Unpredictable, Undependable, Changeable, Impulsive, Crotchety, Quirky, Unreliable, Inconstant, Fanciful, Wanton	His decisions are capricious and not based on sound judgement.
Cardinal	Important, Chief, Key, Special, Main, Central, Principal, Prime, Primary, Essential, Necessary, Fundamental; Supreme, Paramount, Highest, First, Foremost, Leading, Pre-Eminent	The cardinal virtues are justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude, to which some writers add faith, hope, and charity.
Caricature	Cartoon, Parody, Burlesque, Lampoon, Satire, Pasquinade, Take-Off, Spoof	The cartoon in the newspaper showed a caricature of the Prime Minister.
Caustic	Burning, Corrosive, Destructive, Mordant, Astringent	Sulphuric acid is the caustic agent that eats away the metal.
Caution	Warning, Admonition, Admonishment, Caveat, Monition, Advice, Counsel, Injunction	A word of caution is needed before you go ahead.
Cavil	Quibble, Complaint	There is a minor cavil at the wording of the statutes.
Cavity	Pit, Hole, Hollow, Opening, Crater, Gap	The limestone is marked with a pattern of cavities. Vowel sounds resonate in the oral cavity.
Cavort	Curvet, Prance, Caper, Frisk, Bound, Gambol, Romp, Skip, Leap, Jump, Dance	Stop cavorting about and settle down.
Caveat	Curvet, Prance, Caper, Frisk, Bound, Gambol, Romp, Skip, Leap, Jump, Dance	There are a number of caveats which concern the validity of the assessment results

Letter D

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Dabble	Dip, Splash, Spatter, Sprinkle, Bespatter, Besprinkle	I sat on the rock, dabbling my toes in the pool.
Daft	Foolish, Silly, Giddy, Senseless, Absurd, Ridiculous, Stupid, Nonsensical, Imbecile Or Imbecilic, Idiotic, Moronic, Obtuse, Dim-Witted, Witless, Weak-Minded, Simple-Minded, Brainless	He has the daft idea that he will be appointed managing director.
Dagger	Knife, Poniard, Short Sword, Blade, Kris, Bowie Knife, Bayonet	It was his dagger that was sticking out of the man's back.
Dainty	Delicate, Graceful, Fine, Elegant, Exquisite, Neat	The value lies in this dainty border painted round the edge of the cup.
Dangle	Hang (Down), Droop, Depend, Swing, Sway: The Rope Dangled From The Top Of The Flag-Pole. Dapper Adj. Neat, Spruce, Smart, Trim, Well-Dressed, Well Turned Out, Stylish, Fashionable, Elegant, Chic, Dressy; Colloq Got Up Or Dressed To The Nines, Dressed To Kill, Swanky Or Swank, Ritzy	Tony looks very dapper in his new Savile Row suit.
Daunt	Intimidate, Cow, Discourage, Dishearten, Dispirit, Unnerve, Shake, Upset, Disconcert, Discomfit, Put Off, Awe, Overawe, Appal, Alarm, Threaten, Frighten, Terrify, Scare, Terrorize	He was daunted by the prospect of facing the entire council.
Daze	Stun, Stupefy, Blind, Dazzle, Bedazzle, Shock, Stagger, Startle, Astonish, Astound, Amaze, Surprise, Overcome, Overpower, Dumbfound, Benumb, Paralyse, Floor, Flabbergast	She was dazed to learn her husband was still alive.
Dearth	Scarcity, Want, Need, Lack, Deficiency, Sparseness Or Sparsity, Scantiness, Insufficiency, Inadequacy, Shortage, Paucity, Exiguity, Poverty, Exiguousness; Absence	There is a dearth of major roles for black actors.
Debase	Lower, Degrade, Devalue, Depreciate, Depress, Demote, Deprecate, Belittle, Diminish, Reduce, Disparage	Words which denote fine qualities are in time debased.
Decadent	Declining, Decaying, Deteriorating, Debased, Degenerating, Falling Off, On The Wane, Withering, Degenerative	The decadent literature of the period was a reflection of the decline in moral standards.
Deceit	The Art Of Deception, Fraud, Fraudulence, Cheating, Trickery, Dissimulation, Dishonesty, Misrepresentation, Double-Dealing, Duplicity, Hypocrisy, Treachery, Cunning, Knavery, Monkey Business	He was an expert in deceiving others.
Decipher	Decode, Decrypt; Unravel, Unscramble, Disentangle, Translate, Work Out, Explain, Solve, Figure Out	It was Champollion who deciphered the Rosetta Stone.
Decorum	A Good Etiquette, Proper Behaviour, Propriety, Good Form, Mannerliness, Politeness, Dignity, Gentility, Good Manners, Respectability, Courtliness, Deportment	Five star hotels have a good interior decorum.
Deduction	Subtraction, Diminution, Decrease, Reduction, Withdrawal, Removal, Abstraction	After deductions for expenses, you'll be left with nothing.
Deface	Disfigure, Spoil, Ruin, Deform, Blemish, Damage, Mutilate, Harm, Impair, Injure, Destroy	Eg: The corpse was found in a defaced state.
Deflect	Avert, Turn Away Or Aside, Deviate, Change, Swerve, Switch, Divert, Shy, Veer, Sidetrack; Fend Off	The trajectory of a bullet is deflected by gravity. By deflecting a bit to their left, they managed to regain their original course.
Defunct	Dead, Deceased, Extinct	The dinosaurs have been defunct for millions of years.
Degenerate	Debased, Degraded, Corrupt, Corrupted, Vitiated, Decadent, Depraved, Reprobate, Dissolute, Ignoble, Base, Low, Inferior, Vile	He was a degenerate descendant of a once noble lineage
Delirious	Wild, Hysterical, Distracted, Incoherent, Rambling, Irrational, Raving, Ranting, Frenzied, Frantic, Disturbed, Demented, Deranged, Unhinged, Mad, Insane, Crazy, Lunatic	He is still delirious and doesn't know what he's saying.
Depredation	Plunder, Plundering, Pillage, Pillaging, Despoliation, Despoiling, Ravaging, Sacking, Laying Waste, Devastation, Destruction; Ransacking, Robbery, Looting; Ravages	The depredation caused by ten years of war is unimaginable.
Deprive	Withhold, Deny, Refuse; Withdraw, Remove, Strip, Dispossess, Take Away, Expropriate, Divest	They deprived him of the right to have visitors.
Despondent	Dejected, Sad, Sorrowful, Unhappy, Melancholy, Blue, Depressed, Down, Downcast, Downhearted, Low, Morose, Miserable, Disheartened, Discouraged	He's been despondent since she went away.
Detach	Separate, Part, Disjoin, Disengage, Disunite, Disconnect, Disentangle, Free, Unfasten, Undo, Cut Off, Remove	Detach yourself from this unruly world.
Deter	Dissuade, Discourage, Inhibit, Intimidate, Daunt, Frighten Off Or From Or Away, Scare Off Or From; Prevent, Stop, Obstruct, Check, Hinder, Impede	I was deterred from entering by three large dogs
Detrimental	Disadvantageous, Harmful, Injurious, Hurtful, Damaging, Deleterious, Destructive, Prejudicial, Adverse, Unfavourable, Inimical, Pernicious	I know nothing detrimental about either one of them.
Deviate	Turn Aside Or Away, Swerve, Veer, Wander, Stray, Drift, Digress, Diverge; Divert	He has chosen a path that deviates from the straight and narrow.

Letter E

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Eavesdrop	listen in, tap, overhear, snoop; spy, pry	They were eavesdropping on our conversation, that's how they knew about Martha.
Ebb	recede, flow back, subside, go out, go down; fall back or away, retreat, retrocede, retire	The tide ebbed, leaving the boat stranded.
Ebullient	bubbling, overflowing, effervescent, excited, effusive, exhilarated, elated, buoyant, exuberant, enthusiastic, zestful	The crowd was ebullient at the news from Mafeking.
Eccentric	unconventional, unusual, uncommon, idiosyncratic, anomalous, unorthodox, out of the ordinary, irregular, atypical, errant, exceptional, individual, singular, unique; abnormal, odd, peculiar, strange, curious, bizarre, outlandish, queer, quaint, quirky, weird, offbeat, kinky, cranky	Yes, I would agree that walking a canary is a bit eccentric
Ecstasy	delight, joy, rapture, bliss, transport, nympholepsy or nympholepsia, happiness, gladness, elation, pleasure, enjoyment, gratification; heaven on earth	The prospect of being with her again filled me with ecstasy.
Edible	eatable, esculent, palatable, good or fit (to eat), wholesome, Rare comestible	After the sell-by date, fresh food is no longer considered edible.
Edification	enlightenment, improvement, uplifting, enlightening, guidance, education, information, tuition, teaching, schooling, instruction	The exhibition is designed for both edification and enjoyment.
Eerie	frightening, weird, strange, uncanny, ghostly, spectral, dreadful, unearthly, frightful Poetic or Scots eldritch, Scots mysterious, creepy, spooky	I had the eeriest feeling I was being watched
Effectuate	bring about, effect, carry out, implement, accomplish, do, execute, realize, achieve; cause, make happen	It is unclear just how she will effectuate her escape.
Effervescent	bubbling, fizzy, carbonated, sparkling, fizzing, gassy; foaming, foamy, frothing, frothy, bubbly	I prefer effervescent mineral water to still.
Efficacious	To be effective, effectual, productive, competent, efficient, useful, serviceable, capable of something	He does his work in an efficacious manner.
Effrontery	impertinence, impudence, audacity, nerve, presumption, presumptuousness, brazenness, boldness, insolence, temerity, brashness, rashness, arrogance, front, indiscretion	He had the effrontery to call her 'Queenie'!
Effusive	demonstrative, gushing, overenthusiastic, unrestrained, unchecked, unreserved, expansive, emotional, exuberant	Don’t overwhelm him with your effusive affection
Elated	exhilarated, uplifted, elevated, gleeful, joyful, jubilant, joyous, exultant, ecstatic, blissful, happy, delighted, euphoric, overjoyed, excited, thrilled, transported, on top of the world, on cloud nine	We were elated to learn that our daughter had won first prize.
Elegance	refinement, grace, tastefulness, good taste, gentility, polish, courtliness, culture, politeness, politesse, propriety, dignity	Where but in 18th-century France could one find such elegance?
Elicit	draw out, call forth, evoke, bring out or forth, bring to light, extract, wring, wrest, wrench	They finally elicited the fact that she had been lying about his whereabouts.
Eloquent	expressive, articulate, silver-tongued, fluent, well-spoken, effective, persuasive, convincing, cogent, trenchant, incisive, graphic, vivid, striking, facile, smooth, glib, oratorical, rhetorical	He was an eloquent speaker.
Elude	evade, escape, avoid, dodge, slip away from, duck, give the slip, shake off	The suspect has eluded the police for a year.
Emancipate	release, set free, liberate, enfranchise, manumit, loose, let loose, let go, set free, disenthrall, unfetter, unchain, unshackle; deliver	Britain emancipated the slaves almost 50 years before Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
Embezzle	misappropriate, peculate, misapply, misuse, steal, make off or away with, filch, pilfer	The treasurer had embezzled half a million from the company
Enigma	puzzle, conundrum, mystery, riddle, poser, problem	How he escaped is an enigma to the police
Erroneous	wrong, mistaken, incorrect, inaccurate, inexact, imprecise, amiss, awry, false, faulty, misleading, flawed, botched, bungled, unsound, invalid, untrue, fallacious, spurious, counterfeit	He gives the erroneous impression of being intelligent.
Evict	oust, dislodge, turn out (of house and home), expel, eject, remove, dispossess, put out	The landlord evicted us for non-payment of rent.
Exaggerate	overstate, magnify, inflate, overdraw, embroider, embellish, elaborate, enlarge, stretch, romance, overemphasize, overstress, overplay, overdo, exalt, hyperbolize	She exaggerates when she claims to be the best actress in the world
Entice	lure, allure, tempt, attract, draw, seduce, coax, persuade, prevail on, beguile, cajole, blandish, wheedle; decoy, lead on, inveigle, sweet-talk, soft-soap	The prospectus enticed 3.15 million people to buy shares in the company
Equivocal	evasive, misleading, roundabout, hedging, suspicious, duplicitous, questionable, oblique, circumlocutory, ambiguous, ambivalent	When asked about the guarantee, they gave an equivocal answer.

Letter F

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Fabricate	Erect, Build, Construct, Frame, Raise, Put Or Set Up, Assemble, Fashion, Form, Make, Manufacture, Produce	The basic structure was fabricated of steel
Fabulous	Fabled, Mythic(Al), Celebrated, Legendary, Storied, Fictitious, Fictional, Unreal, Fanciful, Imaginary, Story-Book, Fairy-Tale	Greek mythology tells us of a fabulous winged horse called Pegasus
Faction	Group, Bloc, Cadre, Camp, Splinter Group, Pressure Group, Ring, Gang	Some factions are preparing to destroy the city.
Fallacy	Misconception, Miscalculation, Misjudgement, Mistake, Error, Non Sequitur, Solecism, Delusion; Sophism	It is a fallacy to think that you could ever learn to play the violin as well as Susannah.
Famine	Starvation; Shortage, Dearth, Scarcity, Deficiency, Barrenness, Lack	Famine was a major killer during the early days.
Fanatic	Maniac, Extremist, Zealot, Fiend, Nut	Religious fanatics killed 'heathens' or 'infidels' by the thousand.
Farcical	Laughable, Funny, Ridiculous, Silly, Preposterous, Absurd, Foolish, Comical, Humorous, Amusing ,Ludicrous	His actions were absolutely farcical with respect to his past deeds.
Fasten	Attach, Tie, Bind, Bond, Stick, Affix, Anchor, Fix, Lock, Hook (Up), Secure, Join, Connect, Link, Fuse, Cement, Clamp	The mussels fasten themselves by their byssi to underwater piles
Fastidious	Squeamish, Delicate, Over-Nice, Fussy, Meticulous, Finical, Difficult, Critical, Over-Precise, Picky	He was too fastidious to be a bad man.
Fathom	Probe, Sound, Plumb, Penetrate, Search (Out), Investigate, Measure, Gauge, Determine, Ascertain, Work Out, Get To The Bottom Of, Delve Into, Understand, Grasp, Divine	I never quite fathomed the purpose of this device.
Fatigue	Weariness, Tiredness, Weakness, Exhaustion, Lethargy, Sluggishness, Enervation	He fatigued during the trek while climbing on the mountains.
Feasible	Practicability, Workability, Applicability, Viability, Practicality	The feasibility of the scheme has yet to be assessed
Feeble	Weak, Sick, Frail, Puny, Slight, Debilitated, Exhausted, Weakened, Delicate, Fragile, Powerless, Impotent, Spiritless, Sickly, Ailing, Faint, Dizzy	The survivors were suffering from exposure and too feeble to walk
Fend	Fend For Oneself. Get Or Scrape Along (On One's Own), Make Out, Get By, Make Do, Shift For Oneself, Take Care Of Or Provide For Or Support Oneself	Mother didn't believe I could fend for myself
Ferment	Boil, Seethe, Bubble, Foam, Froth, Brew; Rise, Work, Leaven	A rebellion is fermenting in the northern counties
Fervent	Fervid, Blistering, Burning, Hot, Intense, Passionate, Impassioned, Ardent, Hot-Headed, Irritated, Excited, Frantic, Frenzied	Only the most fervent acolytes were ordained as ministers of the faith
Fervour	Fervency, Ardour, Passion, Vigour, Intensity, Zeal, Eagerness, Earnestness, Enthusiasm, Animation, Gusto, Ebullience, Spirit, Verve	She went about her studies with a fervour we had not seen before
Fester	Ulcerate, Suppurate, Run, Ooze, Putrefy, Putresce, Necrose, Mortify, Rot, Decay, Decompose	His entire body was covered with festering sores
Feud	Dispute, Conflict, Hostility, Trouble, Enmity, Animosity, Hatred, Rivalry, Hard Feelings, Contention, Discord, Grudge, Argument, Quarrel, Squabble, Falling Out,	A silly feud broke out over whose turn it was to bring the Christmas goose.
Fickle	Flighty, Capricious, Frivolous, Unpredictable, Moody, Giddy, Fanciful, Whimsical, Fitful, Mercurial, Volatile, Unstable, Changeable, Mutable, Inconstant, Changeful, Unsteady, Unsteadfast, Indecisive, Undecided	That fickle woman has already taken up with someone else
Filthy	Dishonoured, Polluted, Tainted, Foul, Nasty, Muddy, Unclean, Dreadful, Putrid, Unpleasant, Infected	That city's public lavatories are the filthiest I have ever seen
Flagrant	Blatant, Brazen, Bold, Barefaced, Audacious, Arrant, Glaring, Outrageous, Shocking, Shameless, Scandalous, Atrocious, Infamous, Notorious, Defiant	Speeding shows a flagrant disregard for the safety of others.
Flamboyant	Elaborate, Ornamented, Ornate, Decorated, Embellished, Baroque, Rococo, Florid	We chose a flamboyant wallpaper with purple peacocks
Fleece	Cheat, Overcharge, Swindle, Bilk, Defraud, Victimize, Plunder, Strip, Milk, Rob	The gang stole credit cards and fleeced the companies out of millions.
Flummox	Confuse, Baffle, Perplex, Bewilder, Confound, Confusion, Stump, Puzzle, Mystify, Deceive	We were completely flummoxed by his sudden change in his behaviour.
Foment	Rouse, Stir Or Whip Up, Awaken, Waken, Provoke, Incite, Instigate, Initiate, Prompt, Start, Motivate, Inspire, Work Up, Inflame	He is always fomenting ill will against the management.
Forbid	Prohibit, Ban, Stop, Exclude, Debar, Prevent, Outlaw, Disallow	Forbid those who exceed the limits.
Forsake	Abandon, Desert, Quit, Leave, Flee, Depart, Vacate	Please do not enter this forsaken land.

Letter G

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Gab	Jabber, Gabble, Chatter, Gibber, Blather Or Blether, Prate, Prattle, Blab, Gossip, Witter, Slang Jaw, Yack	Stop gabbing and get on with your work!
Gad	Wander, Run Around, Flit About, Trek	He's never home, always gadding about, from one party to another
Gag	Silence, Stifle, Still, Muffle, Stop (Up), Muzzle, Quiet, Curb, Suppress, Repress, Restrain, Throttle, Strangle, Check, Inhibit, Discourage	The department gagged him, forbidding any press interviews
Gaiety	Cheerfulness, Exhilaration, Elation, Glee, Buoyancy, Light-Heartedness, Blitheness, Happiness, Felicity, Pleasure, Delight, Joy, Joyfulness, Joyousness, Exultation, Merriment, Mirth, Mirthfulness, Jubilation, Good Or High Spirits, Sprightliness, Liveliness, Joviality, Jollity, Hilarity	The gaiety of the celebration was becoming infectious
Gallant	Brave, Courageous, Bold, Valiant, Daring, Dauntless, Intrepid, Fearless, Unafraid, Undaunted	Three gallant soldiers held off the enemy attack
Galore	In Abundance, In Large Quantity Or Numbers Or Amounts, In Excess, Everywhere, Aplenty, In Profusion	There were prizes galore for everything from swimming to skittles
Garble	Warp, Distort, Twist, Corrupt, Adulterate, Falsify, Misrepresent, Misstate, Misquote, Misreport	She has garbled the story and it makes no sense
Gaudy	Garish, Flashy, Glaring, Tawdry, Loud, Cheap, Florid, Showy, Ostentatious, Raffish, Vulgar, Crude, Tasteless	The carnival stands were painted pink, purple, and other gaudy colours.
Generous	Giving, Bountiful, Magnanimous, Charitable, Philanthropic, Lavish, Open-Handed, Free, Benevolent, Big-Hearted	He often donate money to charities in a generous manner.
Genial	Affable, Amiable, Cordial, Warm, Friendly, Congenial, Agreeable, Good-Natured, Good-Humoured, Well-Disposed, Neighbourly, Sociable, Kindly, Kind, Hospitable, Easygoing, Relaxed, Pleasant, Nice, Cheerful, Cheery, Convivial	And here is your genial host, Sonny. You better maintain it.
Ghastly	Awful, Dreadful, Terrifying, Frightful, Unsightly, Horrible, Mean, Disgusting, Horrid, Ugly, Repulsive, Shocking, Repellent	He was involved in a ghastly accident
Gibberish	Drivel, Tripe, Nonsense, Rubbish, Gibber, Prattle, Twaddle, Gabble, Jabber	If one listens to such gibberish long enough, one begins to believe it.
Giddy	Present, Donation, Favour, Grant, Largesse, Bounty, Benefaction, Offering, Honorarium, Contribution, Give-Away, Premium, Bonus, Prize	Before we left, our neighbours made a gift to us of some local pottery
Gist	Essence, Core, Heart, Substance, Point, Theme, Quintessence, Pith, Meat, Marrow, Focus, Nub, Significance, (Main Or Basic) Idea; Direction, Drift	It will save time if I tell you the gist of the argument.
Glamour	Allure, Fascination, Charm, Attractiveness, Brilliance, Glitter, Attraction, Charisma, Captivation, Desirability, Appeal, Enchantment	Who today can match the glamour of the movie stars of the '30s?
Glare	Dazzle, Brilliance, Brightness, Splendour, Resplendence, Radiance, Effulgence, Lustre, Shine, Flame, Flare, Blaze	We had to shade our eyes from the glare
Glee	Delight, Exuberance, Cheerfulness, High Or Good Spirits, Cheer, Exhilaration, Elation, Exultation, Joy, Happiness, Rapture, Gladness, Felicity, Pleasure, Joyfulness, Merriment	We watched with great glee as the villain was thwarted.
Glut	Excess, Surplus, Over-Abundance, Superabundance, Surfeit, Oversupply, Overflow, Superfluity	The glut of razor-blades in the market is due to increased production
Gnarl	Twisted, Knotty, Lumpy, Bumpy, Knotted, Bent, Crooked, Distorted, Contorted, Warped	The branches of the tree were so gnarled to the extent that no one could climb.
Gnaw	Chew, Nibble, Eat, Bite, Champ	The marks were made by deer gnawing the bark
Gorge	Ravine, Canyon, Defile, Pass, Chasm, Fissure, Crevasse, Gully Or Gulley, Wadi Or Wady, Gap	Water runs in this gorge only during the rainy season
Grandeur	Splendour, Magnificence, Majesty, Sublimity, Luxuriousness, Pomp	The grandeur of the French court was never to be equalled
Granular	Grainy, Granulated, Particulate, Hoarse, Sandy	The sauce was somewhat granular and tasted too strongly of nutmeg.
Grief	Anguish, Suffering, Agony, Misery, Wretchedness, Pain, Hurt, Sadness, Sorrow, Dejection, Depression, Despondency, Melancholy, Unhappiness, Woe, Torment, Desolation, Heartbreak, Remorse, Regret, Ruth, Heartache	Nothing equalled the grief I felt at the death of my dog, Whiffler
Grim	Stern, Severe, Unrelenting, Resolute, Uncompromising, Unyielding, Inflexible, Adamant, Stony, Iron, Unbending, Firm	By controlling the purse strings, she kept a grim hold over the family
Groggy	Unsteady, Shaky, Wobbly, Weak-Kneed, Weak, Staggering, Stupefied, Dazed, Stunned, Reeling, Punch-Drunk, Numb, Numbed, Benumbed, Faint, In A Trance Or Stupor, Muddled, Addled, Confused, Bewildered, Confounded, Puzzled, Baffled, Befuddled, Colloq Dopey, Punchy, Woozy	I was still groggy from the blow on the head.
Guilt	Culpability, Guiltiness, Criminality, Blame, Responsibility, Blameworthiness; Crime, Sinfulness, Feloniousness, Wrongdoing, Misconduct	Confronted by the evidence, Shillingworth admitted his guilt

Letter H

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Habitual	Settled, Fixed, Customary, Usual, Conventional, Accustomed, Set, Rooted, Established, Traditional, Standard, Routine, Ritual, Regular, Normal, Wonted, Common, Ordinary, Natural	He follows his habitual practice of rising at dawn
Haggle	Wrangle, Bargain, Higgle, Bicker, Chaffer, Palter, Dispute, Squabble, Quibble, Negotiate; Barter, Deal	However little you ask for the lamp, she's sure to haggle over the price.
Hallow	Consecrate, Bless, Sanctify, Dedicate, Honour, Enshrine, Glorify Venerate, Worship, Revere, Reverence, Respect, Honour, Pay Homage Or Respect Or Honour To, Exalt	We must observe the hallowed traditions of the university
Hallucination	Fantasy, Mirage, Day-Dream, Illusion, Delusion, Vision, Dream, Aberration, Chimera, Phantasm, Phantom, Figment Of The Imagination, Apparition, Spectre, Ghost	Alone at sea for a fortnight, I began having hallucinations.
Hamper	Slow, Balk Delay, Hold Up, Retard, Inhibit, Encumber, Hinder, Obstruct, Block, Impede, Prevent, Interfere With, Frustrate, Restrict, Curb, Limit, Handicap, Restrain, Trammel, Bar, Barricade, Shackle, Clog, Curtail, Reduce, Diminish	The movement of the troops were hampered by the snow.
Hanker	Yearn For, Long For, Thirst After Or For, Hunger After Or For, Itch For, Pine For, Lust After Or For, Covet, Crave, Have A Hankering For, Want, Desire, Fancy	She hankered after a big box of chocolates.
Haphazard	Random, Arbitrary, Chance, Fortuitous, Accidental, Unforeseen, Unlooked-For, Unexpected, Adventitious, Serendipitous	Her fate was to be decided by a haphazard throw of the dice
Harangue	Diatribe, Tirade, Oration, Peroration, Declamation, Philippic, Screed, Exhortation, Vituperation, Rodomontade, Speech, Address	This morning he delivered a ten-minute harangue on the weakness of the coffee.
Harbinger	Forerunner, Herald, Precursor, Omen, Foretoken, Sign	The crowing hen is the harbinger of dawn.
Harmonious	Agreeable, Compatible, Congruous, Consonant, In Accord, Congenial, Complementary, Sympathetic, Concordant	Our careers have always been harmonious.
Haste	Speed, Rapidity, Quickness, Velocity, Expedition, Urgency, Dispatch ,Enthusiasm, Briskness	They must hasten the decision regarding the judgement.
Haughty	Arrogant, Proud, Superior, Self-Important, Smug, Self-Satisfied, Complacent, Pretentious, Conceited, Egotistical, Snobbish, Overbearing, Lofty, Presumptuous, Overweening, Patronizing, Supercilious, Vain, Condescending, Contemptuous, Belittling, Derisive, Disdainful, Scornful	She's too haughty to have made any friends here
Haul	Drag, Pull, Tug, Tow, Trail, Lug, Heave, Draw	The new vehicles are equipped to haul bulk dry goods.
Heave	Raise, Lift, Hoist, Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug; Move	We heaved in the anchor and made sail
Hectic	Feverish, Excited, Agitated, Busy, Bustling, Rushed, Hyperactive, Over-Active, Frenzied, Frantic, Chaotic, Wild, Mad, Frenetic, Riotous	What with the new baby and everyone else having the flu, I've had a pretty hectic week
Hideous	Grotesque, Ugly, Repulsive, Revolting, Repellent, Monstrous, Beastly, Gorgonian, Unsightly, Ghastly, Disgusting, Grisly, Nauseating, Nauseous, Sickening, Gruesome	Suddenly, a hideous face appeared at the kitchen window
Hilarious	Funny, Side-Splitting, Humorous, Comical, Amusing, Entertaining, Mirthful; Merry, Gay, Jolly, Jovial, Cheerful, Cheery, Joyous, Joyful, Rollicking, Uproarious	Binky told me a hilarious story about his aunt's pet boa constrictor
Hinder	Hamper, Delay, Interrupt, Impede, Interfere With, Frustrate, Forestall, Bar, Check, Balk ,Encumber, Obstruct, Handicap, Retard, Restrain, Slow, Postpone	The difficulty of the task should not hinder the attempt
Hoax	Deception, Fraud, Con, Trick, Imposture, Cheat	They perpetrated a hoax on you, and I am afraid there is no way of getting your gold back.
Hobble	Limp, Falter, Dodder, Totter, Stagger, Reel, Weave, Stumble, Shuffle, Shamble	I hobbled about on crutches for weeks.
Hover	Drift, Poise, Float, Hang, Be Or Hang Suspended, Hang In The Air	The humming bird hovers over a flower, drinking its nectar.
Huddle	Cluster, Group, Bunch, Clump, Pack, Herd, Crowd, Throng, Mass	Everyone got into a huddle, trying to keep warm
Humility	Docility, Self-Effacement, Shyness, Diffidence, Timidity, Modesty Timorousness, Meekness, Bashfulness, Mildness, Submissiveness,	He could not face the humility in public and hence ran off from the place.
Hysterical	Raving, Mad, Beside Oneself, Crazed, Foolish, Distracted, Frantic, Frenzied, Wild, Berserk, Uncontrollable, Unrestrainable	They are subject to violent, hysterical outbursts
Hustle	Rush, Hurry, Hasten, Run, Dash, Scuttle, Scurry, Sprint	They hustled up to reach their intended location

 Letter I

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Idyllic	Heavenly, Ideal, Pastoral, Rustic, Charming, Unspoilt Peaceful	He returned to the island to live out his life in an idyllic manner.
Ignorant	Unknowing, Uninformed, Untaught, Uneducated, Unschooled, Unread, Unlearned, Unlettered, Illiterate	They used to tease ignorant young apprentices by sending them to find a left-handed hammer
Illegal	Illegitimate, Criminal, Outlawed, Prohibited, Forbidden, Wrongful, Unauthorized, Illicit, Unlawful	Murder is an illegal activity in all parts of the world.
Illegible	Unreadable, Unintelligible, Indecipherable Or Undecipherable, Incomprehensible	An illegible message was scrawled on the wall.
Illiterate	Unlettered, Analphabetic; Unschooled, Untaught, Uneducated, Benighted, Ignorant, Unenlightened	She teaches illiterate people to read
Ill-Mannered	Rude, Discourteous, Impolite, Uncivil, Disrespectful, Bad-Mannered, Insolent, Insulting	He is an ill-mannered young fellow.
Illusion	Deception, Delusion, Fancy, Misconception, Misapprehension, Fallacy, Error, Mistake, Mistaken Or False Impression	He is labouring under the illusion that he is a great pianist
Illustrious	Distinguished, Famous, Noted, Renowned, Famed, Eminent, Well-Known, Prominent, Important, Notable, Respected, Esteemed, Venerable, Honoured, Acclaimed, Celebrated, Great	He belongs in the same category as other illustrious generals, like Kitchener
Immaculate	Spotless, Stainless, Unblemished, Pure, Clean, Untarnished, Unsullied, Unsoiled, Snow-White, Spick And Span, Dapper, Spruce; Tidy, Neat	Each morning he donned an immaculate uniform
Immaterial	Inconsequential, Trivial, Trifling, Petty, Insignificant, Slight, Light, Unessential, Non-Essential	We are living inside an immaterial life.
Immature	Premature, Undeveloped, Unripe, Rudimentary, Half-Grown, Unformed, Unfledged, Fledgling, Unfinished, Young, New, Fresh, Incomplete	The immature growth in the spring is not hardy enough to survive a frost
Immense	Enormous, Gigantic, Extensive, Vast, Huge, Massive, Voluminous, Tremendous, Staggering, Stupendous, Mammoth	An immense boulder blocked our exit from the cave.
Imminent	Impending, Looming, Threatening, Menacing, At Hand, Nigh, Immediate, Close (By Or At Hand), (Forth)Coming, Drawing Near Or Close Or Nigh, Momentary	We face imminent disaster if steps are not taken now.
Immodest	Indecent, Shameless, Shameful, Revealing; Improper, Loose, Unrestrained, Provocative, Obscene,	The criminals will be punished for their immodest behaviour
Immoral	Corrupt, Bad, Wicked, Evil, Iniquitous, Sinful, Impure, Unethical, Unprincipled, Abandoned, Base, Wrong, Vile, Depraved, Dissolute, Degenerate, Reprobate, Unregenerate, Nefarious, Flagitious, Villainous, Treacherous, Unscrupulous, Dishonest	Is it immoral to avoid paying one's taxes?
Impale	Spear, Stab, Pierce, Skewer, Spit, Stick, Transfix, Spike	They impaled the heads of their enemies on poles as a warning.
Impasse	Deadlock, Dead End, Stalemate, Stand-Off, Block, Blockage	Negotiations reached an impasse and the meeting broke up.
Impeach	Accuse, Arraign, Indict, Convict, Involve, Blame, Censure, Charge	They were impeached for crimes against the state
Impeccable	Faultless, Flawless, Perfect, Ideal, Pure, Correct, Proper, Spotless, Immaculate, Unblemished, Spotless, Unimpeachable, Blameless	His lectures, though impeccable in content and style, lacked fire.
Impertinent	Insolent, Bold, Brazen, Impudent, Brash, Uncivil, Forward, Impolite, Discourteous, Disrespectful, Rude	That impertinent little upstart had the nerve to ask the lady's age!
Inane	Silly, Asinine, Vapid, Vacant, Vacuous, Absurd, Fatuous, Foolish, Senseless, Nonsensical, Unreasonable, Preposterous, Ludicrous, Ridiculous, Laughable, Risible, Mad, Lunatic, Crazy, Stupid, Dumb, Idiotic, Moronic, Imbecilic	Students seem especially prone to inane behaviour.
Incite	Stimulate, Inspire, Prompt, Move, Stir, Stir Or Whip Or Work Up, Bestir, Excite, Fire, Exhort, Agitate, Foment, Inflame, Provoke, Rally, Goad, Spur, Prick, Prod, Drive, Push, Egg On, Encourage, Urge, Influence, Wake, Waken, Awaken, Rouse, Arouse	Who was it that incited the crowd to violence?
Incoherent	Confused, Distorted, Diversified Up, Disordered, Muddled, Illogical, Unstructured, Divided, Uncoordinated,	He arrived late with an incoherent excuse involving measles, his car, and a policeman.
Incompetent	Unqualified, Unfit, Unable, Incapable, Unskilled, Unskilful, Inept, Maladroit, Inexpert, Awkward, Floundering, Clumsy, Bungling, Gauche, Useless, Inadequate, Insufficient, Ineffective, Ineffectual, Inefficient	Incompetent managers need competent secretaries in order to survive.
Inconspicuous	Imperceptible, Unnoticed, Insignificant, Indeterminate, Indistinguishable, Unassuming, Discreet	Wearing a grey coat and hat, he was quite inconspicuous in the crowd
Indignity	Insult, Affront, Outrage, Injury, Offence, Humiliation, Disrespect, Slight, Dishonour, Snub, Obloquy, Contumely, Scorn, Reproach, Abuse, Discourtesy, Aspersion	The duchess had to suffer the indignity of arrest for shoplifting.
Indolent	Lazy, Slothful, Sluggish, Idle, Lethargic, Shiftless, Languid, Inert, Inactive, Stagnant	He is an indolent young man.

Letter J

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Jab	Stab, Thrust, Poke, Dig, Prod; Plunge; Nudge; Tap	The doctor jabbed a needle into my arm
Jabber	Blether Or US Only Blather, Chatter, Babble, Gibber, Gabble, Prate, Prattle, Patter, Drivel, Rattle	The couple behind me jabbered throughout the entire film.
Jagged	Rough, Irregular, Serrated, Saw Tooth, Ragged, Toothed, Spiked, Indented, Denticulate, Chipped	I cut myself on the jagged edge of that broken glass.
Jam	Cram, Force, Push, Wedge, Stuff, Press, Ram, Squeeze, Shove, Pack, Crowd	We were jammed in so tightly that we couldn't move
Jangle	Clatter, Clash, Rattle, Clang, Clank, Crash, Ring, Jingle	The chains jangled as the prisoners marched to their cells
Jaunty	Spirited, Lively, High-Spirited, Buoyant, Brisk, Frisky, Sprightly, Blithe, Jovial, Happy, Jubilant, Jolly, Merry, Cheerful	It is heartening to see those pensioners in such a jaunty mood
Jealous	Resentful, Bitter, Grudging, Envious, Covetous, Green With Envy, Green-Eyed	Brian is jealous of attention paid to anyone but himself
Jeopardy	Usually, In Sometimes At Jeopardy. Danger, Peril; Threat, Menace, Risk, Hazard, Chance, Uncertainty, Vulnerability, Exposure, Liability	She put her life in jeopardy by going into the lion's cage.
Jiggle	Jog, Joggle, Jig, Shake, Agitate, Wiggle, Wriggle, Jerk	It's odd to see grown people jiggling about on the dance floor like that
Jilt	Throw Over, Reject, Dismiss, Drop, Discard, Desert, Break (Up) With, Forsake, Abandon	Angela met Tony and promptly jilted Mike.
Jingoism	Chauvinism, Patriotism; Hawkishness, Aggression, Belligerence, Bellicosity	Their jingoism has gone to the next level.
Jinx	Spell, Curse, Evil Eye, Malediction, Voodoo	I felt I had lost at roulette because she had put a jinx on me.
Jitters	Shakes, Nerves, Uneasiness, Nervousness, Restlessness,	The sight of that man itself gave him the jitters.
Jolt	Shock, Astonish, Astound, Amaze, Surprise, Startle, Stun, Dumbfound Or Dumfound, Stupefy, Strike Dumb, Daze, Shake (Up)	I was jolted to learn that my husband had been arrested for murder.
Jot	Jot Down. Make A Note Of, Write Or Note (Down), Put Or Set Or Take Down, Record	Jot down this telephone number.
Judicial	Critical, Analytical, Discriminating, Distinguishing, Discerning, Keen, Sharp, Perceptive, Percipient, Perspicacious, Differentiating, Discriminatory, Discriminative, Judicious	Her decisions have always been judicial
Juggle	Manipulate, Tamper With, Falsify, Fix, Distort, Misrepresent, Alter, Arrange	Don’t juggle with the facts given by him.
Jumpy	Nervous, Agitated, Anxious, Jittery, Fidgety, Restless, Edgy, On Edge, Tense, Shaky, Skittish, Fretful, Uneasy, Queasy, Restive, Panicky	Do you think he was jumpy because we were approaching Count Dracula's castle?
Jurisdiction	Authority, Power, Birth Right, Dominion, Sovereignty, Control, Rule, Hegemony, Influence, Area, Compass	Sentinel islands seems a bit far to go just to be outside the jurisdiction of the Inland Revenue.
Justify	Vindicate, Legitimate, Legitimize, Legalize, Rationalize, Substantiate, Defend, Support, Sustain, Validate, Confirm, Excuse, Explain, Absolve	My worst fears were somehow justified but how can you justify owning five cars?
Jut	Extend, Overhang, Project, Protrude, Stick Out, Beetle	The balcony juts out over the lake.
Juvenile	Young, Youthful, Under Age, Minor, Teenage, Immature, Adolescent, Childish, Infantile, Babyish,	The juveniles in the prison are given a separate place and also education.
Judgement	Judgment, Discretion, Discernment, Discrimination, Judiciousness, Prudence, Wisdom, Wit, Sagacity, Perspicacity, Clear-Headedness, Perception, Common Sense, Level-Headedness, Understanding, Shrewdness	Charlotte's judgement is often sought in such matters
Journal	Periodical, Magazine, Gazette, Newspaper, Paper, Newsletter, Review, Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly	This journal contains information about every building permit awarded in the entire state.

 Letter K

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Keen	Zealous, Passionate, Fervent, Earnest, Active, Eager, Anxious, Enthusiastic	1. They were keen to know about his whereabouts. 2. I was keen to go swimming
Keeny	Weep, Wail, Moan, Lament, Mourn, Grieve; Bewail, Bemoan	Finnegan's widow still keens over him.
Keeper	Custodian, Guardian, Guard, Warden, Caretaker; Warder, Nurse, Attendant	The keepers are very strict about not letting people feed the animals.
Keg	Cask, Barrel, Butt, Hogshead, Tun, Puncheon	We bought a keg of beer for the party
Kernel	Grain, Seed, Pip, Stone; Nut, Meat	Try to extract the walnut kernel without breaking it
Keystone	Necessity, Crux, Linchpin, Basis, Principle, Foundation, Cornerstone	Predestination was the keystone of his religion.
Kickback	Rebate, Refund, Share, Compensation, Commission, Percentage, Reward	1. We get a kickback on every computer sold. 2. Some disc jockeys were accepting kickbacks for playing particular records.
Killjoy	Spoilsport, Damper, Dampener, Grouch, Grump, Malcontent, Pessimist, Cynic	Go to the dance and stop being such a killjoy!
Kin	Family, Relative(S), Relation(S), Kindred, Kinsfolk	Grandmother says that too many people are thoughtless of their kin these days.
Kindle	Ignite, Light, Set Alight, Set Fire To, Set Afire, Inflame, Fire, Foment, Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Prompt, Prick, Goad, Spur, Whip Up, Stir (Up), Work Up, Excite, Agitate, Shake Up, Jolt, Arouse, Rouse, (A)Waken, Inspire, Inspirit, Stimulate, Animate, Enliven, Energize, Innervate, Galvanize	1. Kindling a fire in the rain is not easy. 2.The wholesale pillaging kindled a feeling of deep resentment among the native population
Kindness	Friendliness, Kind-Heartedness, Warm-Heartedness, Graciousness, Goodness, Good-Naturedness, Good-Heartedness, Good Will, Benevolence, Benignity, Humaneness, Humanity, Decency, Tenderness, Gentleness, Kindliness, Charity, Charitableness, Generosity, Philanthropy, Beneficence, Compassion, Sympathy, Understanding, Thoughtfulness, Consideration, Cordiality, Hospitality, Warmth, Geniality, Indulgence, Tolerance, Patience	We shall always appreciate the kindness shown to us by our hosts during our visit
Kingdom	Realm, Empire, Sovereignty, Principality, Monarchy, Field, Area, Domain, Province, Sphere Of Influence, Territory,	1. He sought a suitable wife throughout the kingdom 2. The operating theatre is the surgeon's kingdom
Kink	Twist, Crimp, Tangle, Knot, Wrinkle, Curl, Coil, Curlicue, Crinkle	Those kinks wouldn't occur if you had coiled the rope properly.
Kinky	Outlandish, Peculiar, Odd, Queer, Quirky, Bizarre, Eccentric, Strange, Characteristic, Different, Offbeat, Unorthodox, Erratic, Unique, Weird,	This college is not interested in kinky notions of education.
Knack	Genius, Intuition, Talent, Gift, Talent, Facility, Skill, Aptitude, Bent; Ability, Flair, Dexterity, Capacity, Adroitness, Proficiency, Skilfulness	He has an uncanny knack for saying the wrong thing
Knit	Join Or Fasten Or Weave Together, Interweave, Link, Interconnect, Intertwine, Link, Bind, Unite, Tie Up, Consolidate, Combine,	He was the first king to succeed in knitting together the diverse elements of the empire.
Knockout	Success, Sensation, Triumph, Hit, Winner, Smash, Smash Hit, Stunner	She looks a knockout with her new hairstyle.
Knoll	Hillock, Hummock, Mound, Barrow, Hill, Elevation, Rise	We climbed to the top of the knoll where we had a better view of the house.
Kudos	Praise, Acclaim, Glory, Fame, Renown, Honour, Plaudits, Applause, Laudation, Acclamation, Accolade	They got a lot of kudos out of funding a new opera house.
Knot	Collection, Assemblage, Accretion, Congregation, Crowd, Cluster, Bunch, Gathering, Company, Band, Gang, Crowd, Horde	A small knot of people was standing in front of my architecture.
Kit	Apparatus, Gear, Equipment, Paraphernalia, Appurtenances, Rig, Trappings, Supplies, Furnishings; Instruments, Tools, Utensils, Implements	1. Did you bring your tennis kit? 2. The model aeroplanes were built from kits. 3. The plumber left his tool kit behind.
Knock	Strike, Hit, Rap, Thwack, Whack, Thump, Bang, Tap	1. Knock on the door. 2. He knocked the man on the head with his walking-stick

Letter L

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Label	Identification, Identifier, Mark, Marker, Earmark, Tag, Ticket, Sticker, Stamp, Imprint, Hallmark, Brand	1. In those days, every liberal was labelled a communist. 2. Prepared food packages must be labelled with their ingredients
Laborious	Arduous, Burdensome, Onerous, Strenuous, Gruelling, Back-Breaking, Herculean, Exhausting, Taxing, Tiring, Fatiguing, Wearying, Wearisome, Toilsome, Difficult, Tough, Hard, Uphill, Stiff	Few realize how laborious farm work can be
Labyrinthine	Maze-Like, Mazy, Tortuous, Sinuous, Winding, Convoluted, Complicated, Confusing, Perplexing, Puzzling, Enigmatic, Baffling, Confounding, Complex	The plot was so labyrinthine that the audience was unable to follow it.
Lace	Openwork, Filigree, Mesh, Web, Webbing, Net, Netting, Network	She wore a collar of handmade lace
Lacerate	Gash, Cut, Slash, Tear, Rip, Claw, Mangle; Wound, Rend, Hurt	1. My feet were lacerated by the sharp stones. 2. She suffered a lacerating attack from him for forgetting to pass on the message.
Lack	Neediness, Deficiency, Dearth, Absence, Scarcity, Shortage, Requirement, Insufficiency, Rareness, Deficit, Inadequacy	We suffered from a severe lack of food supply over the past week
Lame	Crippled, Disabled, Handicapped, Hobbled, Limping, Incapacitated, Impaired, Halting, Halt, Spavined	The mare was found to be lame after the previous day's hunting
Laud	Praise, Commend, Celebrate, Sing Or Speak Or Sound The Praises Of, Honour, Acclaim, Extol, Glorify, Promote, Advance, Recommend	Bramble's paintings have been lauded by leading art critics the world over
Laurels	Rewards, Acclaim, Acclamation, Glory, Renown, Celebrity, Popularity, Reputation; Successes, Accomplishments	With no new fields to conquer, he is resting on his laurels.
Lavish	Profuse, Abundant, Liberal, Copious, Plentiful, Prolific, Opulent	He wore a silk tunic with lavish gold embroidery
Ledge	Shelf, Projection, Step, Mantel Or Mantle, Mantelpiece Or Mantelpiece, Overhang, Sill	We stood on a small ledge of rock unable to move.
Leery	Suspicious, Sceptical, Dubious, Doubtful, Doubting, Distrustful, Wary, Cautious, Chary, Careful	I was very leery of his story.
Lethargy	Sluggishness, Dullness, Laziness, Idle, Sleepy, Slowness	After taking the medicine, a feeling of lethargy overtook me
Liaison	Connection, Communication, Contact, Linkage, Affiliation, Relationship, Relations	Liaison between the ministries is improving
Lineage	Ancestry, Family Tree, Pedigree, Descent, Typical, Lineage, Parentage, Descent	She has spent a lot of time tracing the lineage of the neighbourhoods families.
Linger	Loiter, Persist, Hang On, Endure, Persevere, Survive	The smell of tobacco lingered for hours after he had gone
Loathe	Detest, Hate, Despise, Abominate,	I love broccoli but loathe cauliflower.
Lofty	Tall, High, Elevated, Towering, Soaring	The lofty skyscrapers of New York always impress visitors on first sight.
Ludicrous	Ridiculous, Laughable, Absurd, Silly, Nonsensical, Unbelievable, Inappropriate, Idiotic, Foolish, Crazy, Comical	The explanations of the new tax laws have been carried to ludicrous extremes.
Lull	Pause, Interval, Break, Intermission, Interval, Gap, Interruption, Stop, Halt, Delay	After a brief lull, the hurricane resumed in all its ferocity.
Lurch	Desert, Abandon, Forsake; Drop, Jilt	He left her in the lurch, waiting at the church
Lurid	Sensational, Vivid, Shocking, Startling, Graphic, Melodramatic	The tabloids delight in a lurid scandal.
Lustrous	Glossy, Shiny, Shined, Polished, Burnished	French polishing gives the furniture a lustrous finish.
Luxurious	Opulent, Sumptuous, Grand, Extravagant, Lavish, Magnificent, Splendid, Deluxe, Fancy; Epicurean, Gourmet	We had a luxurious room overlooking the sea and ate the most luxurious meals
Lunacy	Psychosis, Insanity, Dementia, Craziness, Madness, Psychosis,	Formerly, it was believed that lunacy was only for the weak and depressed peoplw.
Lousy	Dreadful, Terrible, Cruel, Contemptible, Hateful, Detestable, Despicable, Vile, Wretched, Miserable, Vicious	Telling dead stories to the weak patients was a lousy thing to do.

Letter M

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Macabre	Ugly, Ghastly, Grisly, Gory, Gruesome, Grotesque, Morbid, Brutal, Dread, Eerie, Fearsome, Frightful, Frightening, Terrifying, Terrible, Dreadful, Dire, Deathly, Deadly, Deathlike, Ghostly, Pale	1. He told a macabre story of how they survived by resorting to cannibalism. 2. The crypt had a macabre eeriness about it.
Machination	Plotting, Scheming, Intriguing, Designing, Manipulating, Scheme, Intrigue, Manoeuvre, Design, Scam, Artifice, Dirty Trick, Manipulation, Ploy, Move, Gambit	1. He escaped from the machinations of his enemies. 2. Must you resort to such machinations merely to get them to listen?
Magnitude	Size, Range, Bigness, Immensity, Enormousness, Scopes, Greatness	The magnitude of the problem is so large that you cannot fathom its sheer size.
Magnify	Enlarge, Expand, Amplify, Inflate, Increase, Augment, Exaggerate, Heighten, Build Up, Boost, Dramatize, Aggravate, Worsen, Exacerbate; Overstate	1. Tiny errors in the beginning are magnified later on. 2. I fear that he has magnified its importance out of all proportion.
Magnificent	Great, Excellent, Splendid, Superior, Superb, Marvellous, Glorious, Grand, Fine, Impressive, Imposing, Awe-Inspiring, Impressive, Brilliant, Commanding, August, Noble, Majestic, Regal, Distinguished, Elegant, Exalted, Sublime, Outstanding; Sumptuous, Resplendent, Opulent, Rich, Luxurious, Lavish	She lives in a magnificent country house.
Maim	Cripple, Mutilate, Disable, Debilitate, Wound, Impair, Hamstring, Injure, Harm, Destruction	Their son was badly maimed in the accident.
Majestic	Regal, Dignified, Grand, Imperial, Royal, Noble, Lordly, Lofty, Elevated, Exalted, Glorious, Magnificent, Monumental, Impressive, Striking, Imposing, Awesome, Splendid, Marvellous, Kingly, Queenly, Princely	With majestic ceremony, the procession entered the cathedral
Manacle	Manacles. Shackles, Fetters, Handcuffs, Gyves, Chains, Irons	The manacles are cutting into his wrists.
Mandatory	Obligatory, Vital, Required, Essential, Charged, Necessitated, Needed	The wearing of safety belts in cars is mandatory.
Manifest	Apparent, Clear, Evident, Obvious, Plain, Patent, Blatant, Conspicuous, Unmistakable Or Unmistakeable, Discernible, Recognizable, Comprehensible, Distinct, Palpable, Definite, Explicit, Unambiguous, Unquestionable, Indubitable, Indisputable	He lost his job because of his manifest dishonesty.
Maroon	Abandon, Cast Away, Desert, Strand, Forsake; Isolate, Seclude	They were marooned on a desert island.
Marvellous	Wonderful, Astonishing, Amazing, Astounding, Surprising, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Phenomenal, Glorious, Splendid, Superb, Excellent, Spectacular, Breathtaking, Miraculous, Unbelievable, Incredible, Sensational, Mind-Boggling, Unparalleled	It was a marvellous show, and Renfrew is a marvellous actor.
Maze	Web, Complex, Obscurity, Twisting And Turnings, Convolutions	His application has been lost in the maze of bureaucratic bungling of files and documents.
Meagre	Scanty, Scant, Poor, Paltry, Inadequate, Skimpy, Scrimpy, Sparse, Spare, Insufficient, Bare, Puny, Piddling, Trifling, Pathetic, Exiguous	1. Angela scraped out a meagre living as a shop assistant. 2. The meagre supplies wouldn't last another day
Meander	Wander, Ramble, Zigzag, Snake, Wind, Twist, Turn; Stroll, Amble, Rove	1. The river meandered with a mazy motion through the meadows. 2. We meandered through the forest.
Meek	Modest, Humble, Submissive, Self-Effacing, Unambitious, Unpretentious, Mild, Patient, Retiring,	The meek only shall inherit the earth
Melancholy	Sad, Depressed, Unhappy, Dejected, Hopeless, Downhearted, Glum, Gloomy, Woeful, Lugubrious, Gloomy, Dispirited, Low-Spirited, Cheerless, Heartbroken, Mournful, Sorrowful, Miserable, Dismal	Harold has been melancholy ever since Lucy left.
Minder	Child-Minder, Babysitter, Sitter, Nanny, Nurse, Governess	The minder will put the children to bed
Monotonous	Boring, Tedious, Dull, Tiresome, Humdrum, Sleep-Inducing, Soporific, Wearisome, Wearying, Tiring, Monotonic, Repetitious, Prosaic, Banal, Dry, Dry-As-Dust, Uninteresting, Dreary, Colourless, Unexciting, Run-Of-The-Mill, Ordinary, Commonplace, Routine, Uneventful, Everyday, Mechanical, Banausic	Working in IT became monotonous, so I took a job in advertising
Moot	Debatable, Uncertain, Undecided, Irresolute, Controversial, Doubtful, Disputable, Open To Argument, At Issue	Whether he would be found guilty was still a moot point.
Moribund	Dying, In Extremis, At Death's Door, Failing, Fading, With One Foot In The Grave, Half-Dead, Breathing One's Last, Expiring, On One's Last Legs, On One's Deathbed

Letter N

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Nab	Catch, Capture, Arrest, Put Or Place Under Arrest, Seize, Apprehend, Pick Up, Bring In, Take Into Custody	They finally nabbed that cat burglar in Hampstead.
Nagging	Distressing, Chronic, Continuous, Continual, Persistent, Unrelenting, Relentless, Recurring	1. He complains of a nagging pain in his shoulder. 2. I have a nagging feeling that I have an appointment to be somewhere.
Naive	Ingenuous, Innocent, Credulous, Childlike, Born Yesterday, Unaffected, Unsophisticated, Inexperienced, Green, Unworldly, Unsuspecting, Unenlightened, Unsuspicious, Trusting, Trustful, Gullible, Artless, Guileless, Simple, Simplistic, Simple-Minded, Unpretentious, Unpretending, Candid, Natural	Is Chatterley naive enough to believe that the gamekeeper's meetings with his friend were to discuss foxhunting?
Naught	Nought, Nothing, Nil, Zero, Aught Or Ought; Ruin, Destruction, Disaster, Collapse, Failure	All my efforts had come to naught.
Nauseous	Sickening, Loathsome, Disgusting, Repellent, Offensive, Revolting, Repugnant, Repulsive, Abhorrent, Unpleasant	A nauseous odour emanated from the downstairs.
Naysayer	Denier, Refuser, Disdainer, Rejecter Or Rejecter; Prophet Of Doom, Pessimist, Sceptic, Dissenter, Defeatist	Don't expect any encouragement from a naysayer like Raymond
Nebulous	Vague, Hazy, Clouded, Unclear, Obscure, Indistinct, Fuzzy, Muddy, Ill-Defined	He has only the most nebulous idea of what the lecture was about.
Negligence	Inattention, Inattentiveness, Indifference, Carelessness, Unconcern, Dereliction, Failure, Failing, Heedlessness, Laxity, Laxness, Disregard, Oversight, Omission, Inadvertence, Neglect, Remissness, Forgetfulness, Oscitancy Or Oscitance	The car crash was attributed to the lorry driver's negligence.
Negligible	Insignificant, Trivial, Slight, Tiny, Inconsequential, Inappreciable, Small, Paltry, Worthless	The power consumed by the stabilizer was negligible.
Neutralize	Void, Annul, Cancel (Out), Nullify, Invalidate, Negate, Delete, Undo, Make Or Render Ineffective, Counterbalance, Counteract, Offset, Equalize, Even, Square, Compensate For, Make Up For	The forces on both sides of the sail, being equal, neutralize each other.
Nevertheless	Still, Notwithstanding, Yet, In Spite Of That, Despite That, Nonetheless, Regardless, Be That As It May, For All That, Even So, But, However, Just Or All The Same, Everything Considered, At Any Rate, Anyway, In Any Case, In Any Event, At All Events	He said he dislikes sweets; nevertheless, he ate a whole bar of chocolate.
Niche	Place, Position, Slot	He has finally found a niche for himself working as a tax inspector.
Niggle	Find Fault, Nag, Carp, Fuss, Cavil, Criticize; Complain	I do wish she would stop niggling when we cannot do anything about the situation
Nimble	Agile, Lively, Active, Light, Lithe, Limber, Spry, Sprightly, Brisk, Smart, Energetic, Rapid, Quick, Swift, Adroit, Deft, Dexterous; Nimble-Fingered; Nimble-Footed	Despite his inability to make decisions, Desmond has quite a nimble mind.
Nonchalant	Cool, Unexcited, Unexcitable, Unperturbed, Imperturbable, Undisturbed, Untroubled, Unflappable, Unruffled, Dispassionate, Unemotional, Detached, Distant, Unconcerned, Indifferent	How can you be so nonchalant about important issues that affect all our lives?
Notorious	Infamous, Shameful, Shaming, Embarrassing, Discreditable, Scandalous, Disgraceful	He was yet again seen in public with a notorious thief and a smuggler
Numb	Numbed, Benumbed, Insensible, Insensate, Dead, Deadened, Without Feeling, Sensationless, Senseless; Asleep	My feet are numb from the cold.
Nuptial	Bridal, Matrimonial, Wedding, Spousal, Wedded, Marital; Connubial, Conjugal	The nuptial arrangements have been made.
Novelty	Originality, Newness, Uniqueness, Freshness, Innovativeness	We are enthusiastic about the novelty of the new sales campaign
Notion	Idea, Thought, Concept, Conception, Image, Impression, General Idea, (Mental) Picture, Inkling	1. She has a pretty good notion of who did it. 2. I haven't the slightest notion of what you are talking about
Notch	Nick, Cut, Dent, Indentation, Groove, Cleft, Score, Mark, Gouge, Gash	For every man he killed, the gunfighter cut a notch in the barrel of his gun
Nosy	Curious, Snooping, Prying, Meddling, Spying, Peeping, Eavesdropping	Don’t be nosy on others private affairs.
Nonconformist	Renegade, Maverick, Rebel, Radical, Individualist, Heretic, Dissenter, Dissident, Iconoclast, Loner, Exception, Anomaly	In the 1960s, Alastair counted himself among the nonconformists who wore unconventional clothes and flouted conventional behaviour.

 Letter O

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Oar	Paddle, Wooden Object	Every manual boat has an oar to row on the water.
Obeisance	Deference, Respect, Respectfulness, Homage, Submission, Reverence, Honour	As she entered the chamber, she made obeisance to the king.
Obese	Fat, Overweight, Stout, Fleshy, Gross, Corpulent, Heavy, Plump, Portly, Tubby, Pudgy, Chubby, Paunchy	I sat down next to an obese person who occupied nearly two chairs.
Obligation	Responsibility, Duty, Charge, Burden, Onus; Accountability, Liability, Trust; Demand, Requirement, Compulsion	1.It was Frank's obligation to get the children home safely. 2.Civil servants have an obligation to serve the people
Oblige	Accommodate, Indulge, Favour, Serve, Please, Cater To, Gratify	1.The hotelier obliged us with every luxury he had to offer. 2.Please oblige us by keeping your dog on a lead
Oblique	Slanting, Slanted, Sloping, Aslant, Inclined, Diagonal, Inclining, Angled, Angling, Canted, Canting, Banked, Banking, Cambered, Crooked, Askew, Divergent, Diverging, Tilted, Atilt	The roof joins the wall at an oblique angle.
Obliterate	Erase, Expunge, Rub Out, Efface, Eradicate, Wipe Out, Delete, Dele, Strike Off Or Out, Strike From, Rule Out, Eliminate, Write Off	After the scandal, that name was obliterated from the roll of honour
Oblivion	Vacuum, Blackness, Darkness, Obscurity, Nothingness, Secrecy, Extinction, Void	The mysterious object floated for a while till it sank into oblivion.
Oblivious	Unaware, Unconscious, Unmindful, Disregardful, Insensible, Insensitive, Distant, Unconcerned, Detached, Removed, Unfeeling, Abstracted, Absent-Minded, Forgetful	Many are completely oblivious to the plight of the starving millions in Africa.
Obnoxious	Revolting, Repulsive, Repugnant, Disgusting, Belligerent, Objectionable, Fulsome, Vile, Repellent, Nauseous, Sickening, Foul, Abhorrent, Loathsome, Detestable, Hateful, Obscene, Despicable, Awful, Terrible, Unpalatable, Distasteful, Unlikeable, Unpleasant	His cousin’s sister even has obnoxious table manners.
Obscene	Inelegant, Improper, Rude, Impure, Sinful, Shameful, Indecent, Immodest, Ugly, Indecorous, Indelicate, Vulgar, Immoral, Degenerate	The obscene creature dashed the brave warriors to the rocks far below
Obscure	Dark, Unlit, Gloomy, Sombre, Dismal, Murky, Dusky, Black, Cimmerian, Tenebrous, Dim, Faint, Blurred, Veiled, Shadowy, Umbral, Shady, Hazy, Foggy, Befogged, Clouded, Nebulous, Overcast, Cloudy	The traveller's lantern was barely seen in the obscure reaches of the wood.
Obsequious	Low, Cringing, Sycophantic, Crawling, Deferential, Slimy, Menial, Flattering, Slavish, Submissive, Abject	He is surrounded with obsequious followers who cater to his every whim.
Obsession	Fixed Idea, Fixation, Belief, Preoccupation, Prepossession, Passion, Mania, Phobia, Opinion	Thoughts of death became his constant obsession
Obsessive	Haunting, Harassing, Tormenting, Dominating, Controlling, Possessing, Inclusive, Passionate	She has an obsessive fear of washing her hands often.
Obsolescent	Waning, On The Wane, Declining, Dying, On The Way Out, On The Decline, On The Verge Of Going Out Of Fashion, Fading, Worn Out Fashion	Much of the jet fighters are in obsolescence today.
Obstinate	Stubborn, Dogged, Tenacious, Persistent, Mulish, Perverse, Headstrong, Pigheaded, Single-Minded, Wilful, Strong-Willed, Self-Willed, Contrary, Recalcitrant, Uncooperative, Rebellious, Contumacious, Refractory, Intransigent, Pertinacious, Obdurate, Fixed, Inflexible, Stony, Adamant, Set, Unmoving, Immovable, Inexorable, Intractable, Unchangeable, Resolute, Steadfast, Unyielding, Persevering, Stiff, Rigid, Hard	The obstinate man does not hold opinions - they hold him.
Obstreperous	Vociferous, Noisy, Loud, Riotous, Uproarious, Rowdy, Tempestuous, Unruly, Disorderly, Unmanageable, Uncontrollable, Uncontrolled, Out Of Control, Undisciplined, Boisterous, Wild,	Many of the guests who came to the party were too obstreperous.
Occult	Secret, Dark, Concealed, Private, Hidden, Obscure, Veiled, Shrouded, Unclear, Shadowy, Mystical, Mysterious	Printing was kept an occult art for generations.
Offhand	Casual, Nonchalant, Cool, Distant, Relaxed, Easy, Smooth, Unconcerned, Light-Hearted, Unconcerned, Superficial, Cursory, Careless	He is too offhand to be a rude person.
Ominous	Foreboding, Threatening, Fateful, Dark , Gloomy, Lowering Or Louring, Menacing, Sinister; Unfavourable, Ill-Omened, Unpromising, Star-Crossed,	With ominous solemnity, the judge placed a black cloth square on his head before passing the death sentence
Opacity	Opaqueness, Darkness, Murkiness, Dimness, Obscurity, Impenetrability,Impermeable	Increase the opacity of the lens
Oppression	Repression, Suppression, Subjugation, Subjection, Tyranny, Despotism, Enslavement, Persecution, Maltreatment, Abuse, Torment, Torture, Anguish, Injustice	People who have not known oppression cannot imagine the agonies suffered by the oppressed who once were free.
Ornate	Extravagant, Florid, Overdone, Laboured, Fancy, Lavish, Rich, Flowery, Busy, Fussy, Frilly, Bombastic, Pompous, Pretentious	We find his cooking too ornate for a simple restaurant.
Outlandish	Unfamiliar, Strange, Odd, Queer, Offbeat, Peculiar, Curious, Exotic, Foreign, Alien, Unknown, Unheard-Of, Different, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Quaint, Eccentric, Bizarre, Weird, Fantastic, Unusual, Singular, Unique; Freakish, Grotesque, Barbarous	Those youngsters wear the most outlandish hair-dos you have ever seen.

Letter P

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Pace	Measure, Gauge Judge, Rate, Estimate, Determine, Guess, Figure, Figure Out	I was trying to pace myself to conserve some energy for a sprint finish.
Pact	Agreement, Treaty, Bargain, Alliance, Contract, Compact, Concord, Covenant, Concordat, Entente, Understanding, Arrangement, Deal	The companies entered into an illegal pact not to compete in the same markets.
Paddle	Spank, Paddy Whack, Thrash, Beat, Whip, Flog	Dad threatened to paddle me if he caught me playing hockey again
Pagan	Heathen, Infidel, Idolatrous, Polytheistic, Heathenish, Gentile	1. Many churchmen condemned 2. Renaissance scholars for their interest in pagan and pre-Christian writers.
Pageant	Exhibition, Display, Grandeur, Scene, Show, Parade, Demonstration, Ceremony, Formality, Ritual, Event, Affair, Musical, Presentation	The children stage a medieval mystery play as a part of the annual Christmas pageant.
Palatial	Luxurious, De Luxe, Magnificent, Splendid, Stately, Sumptuous, Opulent, Majestic, Magnificent, Grand, Elegant, Palatine, Slang Posh, Ritzy, Swanky, Classy	After winning the pools, they moved into a palatial house in Belgravia.
Paltry	Trifling, Trivial, Petty, Small, Insignificant, Pitiful, Pitiable, Puny, Unimportant, Meagre, Mean, Beggarly, Base	1. Despite his wealth, his charitable contributions are paltry. 2. We all recognize Mr.baker for the paltry pedant he is.
Pamper	Baby, Coddle, Spoil, Cater To, To Pet Someone	Their parents pamper their children far too much
Pander	Usually, Pander To. Satisfy, Gratify, Humour, Indulge, Fulfil, Bow To, Yield To, Truckle To, Cater To	She is tired of pandering to his every wish.
Panoramic	Sweeping, Extensive, Comprehensive, Wide, Overall, Scenic, Far-Ranging, All-Encompassing, Inclusive, Bird's-Eye	This room affords a panoramic view of the seacoast.
Paradox	Absurdity, Inconsistency, Ambiguity, Enigma, Puzzle, Mystery, Predicament, Problem, Dilemma	The paradox was that although it was Edward's fifth birthday, he was 20 years old
Paralyse	Immobilize, Inactivate, Deactivate, Transfix, Halt, Stop	1. The stroke paralysed his entire left side. 2. As the thing approached, the children became paralysed by fear.
Paramount	Pre-Eminent, Topmost, Supreme, Dominant, Main, Fundamental, First, Prime, Primary, Foremost, Essential, Vital, Requisite, Elementary	1. The company feel that the independence of researchers is paramount. 2. It is of paramount importance that you study trigonometry before calculus.
Paraphrase	Rephrase, Reword, Restate, Rewrite, Explicate, Explain	Please paraphrase the specialized jargon to make it understandable to non-professionals.
Parch	Dry (Out Or Up), Desiccate, Dehydrate, Exsiccate; Scorch, Sear, Burn, Bake; Shrivel (Up), Wither	The earth was parched by the unrelenting sun
Pardon	Forgiveness, Amnesty, Remission, Release, Reprieve, Freedom, Understanding, Excuse, Allowance, Overlooking	Should there be any pardon for crimes against humanity?
Parity	Impartiality, Equivalence, Consistency, Uniformity, Likeness, Similarity, Analogy, Equivalence, Conformity,	The ministers agreed that they would observe parity of power amongst themselves at the conference.
Parochial	Regional, Provincial, Narrow, Local, Insular, Isolated, Limited, Restricted, Narrow-Minded, Petty, Short-Sighted, Hidebound, Conservative, Conventional, Illiberal, Bigoted, Prejudiced, Intolerant, One-Sided, Partial, Biased	Uneducated and untraveled, Mr Shriver maintained a very parochial view of the world.
Partisan	Devotee, Follower, Supporter, Advocate, Backer, Champion, Enthusiast, Admirer, Extremist, Fanatic	He has long been a partisan of nationalism.
Pastiche	Mixture, Medley, Blend, Compound, Composite, Patchwork, Olla Podrida, Pot-Pourri, Motley, Miscellany, Omnium Gatherum, M‚Lange, Gallimaufry, Farrago, Mishmash	The room was furnished in a pastiche of styles from every imaginable period.
Pastime	Hobby, Avocation, Recreation, Amusement, Entertainment, Fun, Play, Leisure-Time ,Relaxation, Leisure	As a pastime, she collects books from ancient history.
Patent	Clear, Transparent, Manifest, Apparent, Bare, Evident, Self-Evident, Explicit, Palpable, Tangible, Bodily, Conspicuous, Obvious, Blatant, Prominent	The results are as patent as the fact that three and three make four.
Pathetic	Affecting, Affective, Emotive, Emotional, Tragic, Heart-Rending, Heart-Breaking, Disgraceful, Pitiable, Piteous, Wretched, Miserable, Sorrowful, Grievous, Sad, Mournful, Terrible	The boat people told a pathetic tale of the hardship of weeks in the open sea.
Penance	Punishment, Penalty, Reparation, Compensation, Atonement, Self-Punishment, Regret, Repentance	A year of public service was fair penance for the offence
Peevish	Ill-Natured, Tetchy, Cross, Bad-Tempered, Ill-Tempered, Fault-Finding, Captious, Carping, Cavilling, Crusty, Curmudgeonly, Crotchety, Cantankerous, Grumpy Or Grumpish, Pettish, Acrimonious, Splenetic	He's very peevish today, so don't get on his wrong side.

  Letter Q

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Quack	Fake, Fraudulent, Sham, Counterfeit, Phony	Are you still going to see that quack doctor - the one who told you to take aspirin to relieve the pain from your ulcer?
Quaint	Curious, Odd, Strange, Bizarre, Peculiar, Unusual, Queer, Uncommon, Singular, Unorthodox, Eccentric, Whimsical, Offbeat, Fanciful, Outlandish, Unconventional, Fantastic	Her sitting-room was furnished in a quaint mixture of Gothic and Victorian styles.
Quake	Tremble, Shake, Quiver, Shudder; Vibrate, Stagger	In a few moments the quake levelled three cities that had stood for thousands of years.
Qualm	Second Thought, Doubt, Uncertainty, Misgiving, Hesitation, Scruple, Uneasiness, Compunction, Reluctance, Disinclination, Queasiness, Apprehension, Apprehensiveness, Twinge, Pang, Worry, Concern	He had some qualms about leaving the town where he had lived for over thirty years.
Quandary	Dilemma, Mess, Difficulty, Plight, Divided Opinion, Uncertainty	His team is in a quandary, whether to pursue it or not?
Quarrel	Dispute, Argument, Disagreement, Debate, Controversy, Discord, Difference (Of Opinion), Contention, Misunderstanding; Wrangle, Tiff, Row, Squabble, Altercation, Set-To, Scuffle, Feud, Fight, Fray, Fracas, Brawl	1. I have no quarrel with my accountant - it's the tax man that's the problem. 2. A quarrel broke out over whose turn it was to wash the dishes.
Quarrelsome	Testy, Petulant, Irascible, Irritable, Disagreeable, Fractious, Querulous, Peevish, Cross, Choleric, Curmudgeonly, Contrary, Dyspeptic, Cranky, Grouchy, Argumentative, Combative, Squabbling, Disputatious, Hostile, Antagonistic, Dissentious, Dissentient, Dissident, Pugnacious, Bellicose, Belligerent, Contentious	I have to listen to the continual bickering of my quarrelsome neighbours.
Quarry	Prey, Game, Prize, Object	1. The hunter's dogs had run their quarry to ground. 2. Wealthy widows were regarded as fair quarry by the swindlers
Quash	Extract, Nullify, Void, Invalidate, Revoke, Vacate, Set Aside, Retract, Cancel, Reject, Throw Out, Reverse, Overthrow, Discharge, Override	His crime was quashed and he was set free.
Quaver	Tremble, Quiver, Shake, Shiver, Vibrate, Waver, Shudder, Fluctuate, Oscillate, Flutter	His voice quavered with emotion as he described his rescue.
Queasy	Uncomfortable, Anxious, Nervous, Apprehensive, Ill At Ease, Troubled, Worried, Inept, Disbelieving, Timid	1. I had a queasy feeling that I was being watched. 2. The manager was a bit queasy about giving Robert so much responsibility
Queer	Anomalous, Strange, Diverse, Peculiar, Funny, Enquiring, Bizarre, Uncanny, Unnatural, Freakish, Remarkable, Offbeat, Irregular, Incomparable, Incongruous, Outlandish, Bizarre, Illogical, Ridiculous, Ludicrous	1. How do you explain Rachel’s queer behaviour at the office party? 2. Her attire could only be described as queer, given her age and status
Quell	Suppress, Put Down, Repress, Subdue, Quash, Overcome, Crush, Squelch	The army arrived to quell the uprising at the prison
Quench	Put Out, Extinguish, Douse, Smother, Snuff Out, Stifle, Kill, Destroy, Suppress, Squelch, Repress, Overcome, Subdue	Even the totalitarian regime cannot entirely quench the fire of freedom in the hearts of the oppressed.
Querulous	Complaining, Carping, Critical, Criticizing, Hypercritical, Fault-Finding, Finicky, Finical, Fussy, Over-Particular, Censorious, Petulant, Whining, Murmuring, Grumbling, Peevish, Testy, Touchy, Irritable, Irritated, Annoyed, Piqued, In A Pique, Irascible, Fractious, Perverse, Quarrelsome, Ill-Natured, Ill-Humoured, Cantankerous, Curmudgeonly, Crusty, Crotchety, Fretful, Bad-Tempered, Ill-Tempered, Waspish, Crabby, Cross, Splenetic, Choleric, Sour, Dyspeptic, Grumpy	He objected to almost all the television programmes and sent querulous letters to the broadcasters telling them so.
Quibble	Equivocate, Split Hairs, Evade, Be Evasive, Palter, Chop Logic, Bandy Words, Cavil, Pettifog	It's a quibble whether you say 'either' and 'neither' to rhyme with 'peek' or 'pike'.
Quip	Witticism, Sally, Jest, Ad Lib, Joke, Gibe, Barb, Aphorism, Epigram, Apophthegm Or Apothegm, Pun	In his worst quip he attributed the breakdown of his computer to a slipped diskette
Quirk	Peculiarity, Vagary, Eccentricity, Fancy, Twist, Aberration, Characteristic, Oddity, Kink, Trick	By some strange quirk of fate, after weeks in an open boat I was cast ashore at Maldives
Quotation	Quote, Passage, Citation, Reference, Allusion, Extract, Excerpt, Selection	For many years Frances collected quotations from the speeches of politicians

Letter R

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Rabble	mob, crowd, horde, throng, swarm, gang	We narrowly escaped the wrath of the rabble fighting the police in the square.
Rabid	irrational, extreme, fanatical, raging, furious, violent, maniacal, wild, mad, infuriated, berserk	Please don’t remind him of raj or else he might become rabid.
Racy	lively, animated, spirited, sprightly, buoyant, vivacious, energetic, vigorous, dynamic, zestful, stimulating, mettlesome or mettled	Tabloid journalists are told that their writing must be racy - straightforward reporting is out of fashion
Radiant	shining, bright, beaming, blazing, bright, luminous, gleaming, glowing, glistening, incandescent, alight, sparkling, dazzling, aglow	In her hair she wore a diamond tiara, a radiant crown whose glory was diminished only by her beauty.
Raffle	lottery, draw, sweepstake	The church is holding a raffle for a new car next week
Rage	anger, fury, wrath, enragement, fervour	He could not control his rage when he heard the incident for the first time.
Rakish	dashing, jaunty, dapper, spruce, debonair, raffish, smart, breezy, flashy, chic, fashionable, elegant	Adjusting his trilby to a rakish angle, Peter strode along the boulevard.
Ramble	amble, wander (off), stroll, saunter, walk, perambulate, go (off or away), travel, drift, range, rove, go or move about, hike, trek	Don't ramble too far as dinner will be ready soon
Rampage	enthusiasm, agitation, recklessness, unrest, turmoil, uproar, frenzy, fury, rage	Their serving him a cup of cold coffee prompted his latest rampage.
Rampant	unchecked, uninhibited, unrestrained, wild, uncontrolled, out of control, out of hand, frenzied, unbridled, uncontrollable, violent	Before Masterson became sheriff, vice and crime were rampant in the town.
Rancid	foul-smelling, ill-smelling, evil-smelling, smelly, disagreeable, odious, rotten, decayed, spoilt or spoiled, turned, bad, awful, sour	To rid your fridge of that rancid smell, wash it out with a solution of baking soda.
Rapacious	greedy, covetous, grasping, acquisitive, usurious, acquisitive, predatory, predacious, ravenous, voracious, insatiable, wolfish	That rapacious swindler took everything they had in the world.
Rapture	ecstasy, delight, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, pleasure, exaltation, elation, thrill, enchantment, euphoria, beatitude, transport, enchantment	Nothing could compare with the rapture he felt at seeing his daughter win the Nobel prize.
Raucous	harsh, snarling, rough, gruff, hoarse, grating, scratchy, jarring, strident, shrill, noisy, loud, ear-splitting, piercing	You could hear his raucous voice above  all the others
Ravish	hypnotize, pleasure, mesmerize, fascinate, appearance, charm	I was ravished at the prospect of seeing you once again.
Rebuke	scold, reproach, admonish, reprove, reprimand, lecture, censure, chide, reprehend, berate, castigate, criticize, take to task, upbraid, revile	The headmaster severely rebuked those boys who had violated the school curfew.
Rebuttal	reaction, reply, retort, response, counter-argument, retort, retribution, denial, refutation, ambiguity, disproof	In rebuttal, the defence tried to prove that the witness for the prosecution had been bribed.
Reciprocate	repay, compensation, requite, exchange, return, trade, match, equal, link	You have always been very kind to me and I want to reciprocate in any way I can.
Reconcile	get or bring (back) together, unite, reunite, settle or resolve differences between, restore harmony between, make peace between, placate, make compatible	Do you think that a marriage counsellor could help reconcile him and her ?
Reconnaissance	study, examination, scouting, exploration,  investigation, inspection, analysis	Their reconnaissance showed that the enemy forces had withdrawn.
Recuperate	progress, recover, get recovered, revive, mend, heal, survive	Samuel went to Apollo to recuperate from his illness.
Redolent	fragrant, sweet-smelling, aromatic, perfumed, odorous, scented, savoury	The entire house was redolent with the odour of pine needles
Reiterate	repeat, restate, iterate, labour, harp on, dwell on, rehash, recapitulate	I must reiterate my warning to you to be careful.
Rejuvenate	Restore, reinvigorate, revive, refresh, renew, reanimate, regenerate	Rejuvenate yourself soon because you will be having a tough eek ahead.
Relent	relax, soften, yield, give, give way or ground, bend, comply, compromise, come round, be merciful, show pity or compassion, melt, succumb	They finally relented and allowed me to have visitors.

Letter S

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Synthetic	artificial, man-made, manufactured, ersatz; fake, false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, spurious, mock, imitation, pseudo, plastic	Because of the animal rights activists, many women today wear synthetic fur.
Syndicate	affiliate, ally, associate, amalgamate, consolidate, league, confederate, synthesize	His business is syndicating old movies to television stations.
Sympathy	tenderness, empathy, understanding, solicitousness, warmth, tender-heartedness, warm-heartedness	We feel great sympathy for any child who loses a pet.
Swoop	descent, dive, sweep, pounce, stoop, stroke, blow, rush	The police raid caught several drug dealers in one fell swoop.
Swivel	pivot, turn, rotate, spin, revolve, pirouette, move freely	This joint allows the arm to swivel in all directions.
Swerve	veer, career, swing, diverge, deviate, sheer off, skew, stray	The car swerved wildly off the road and into a ditch.
Sustenance	nutriment, nourishment, food (and drink), daily bread, rations, victuals, provisions, provender, groceries, aliment, edibles, eatables	The fur trade provided the sustenance of early Canadian settlers.
Surmise	imagine, guess, speculation, speculate, suppose, hypothesize, theorize, presume, gather, assume, understand, fancy, suspect	I surmised that deputies long before the summit arranged the treaty terms.
Surge	swell, wave, billow, bulge, heave, roll, undulate, well forth or up, rise and fall, ebb and flow, pulsate; rush, gush, pour, flood, stream, flow	The sea surged through the narrow gorge with a roar.
Supplant	swap, displace, banish, turn out, eject, get rid of, expel, dismiss, unseat, surpass, substitute, altercation	An old group more sympathetic to the needs of the people should supplant the council.
Sundry	Various, miscellaneous, assorted, different, mixed, diversified	There are a sundry of items in the mall.
Sumptuous	posh, costly, extravagant, exorbitant, rich lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, royal, majestic, regal, magnificent, dazzling, splendid	The car must have cost a sumptuous amount of money.
Sultry	warm, humid, stuffy, stifling, sweltering, moist, damp, hot	I was enjoying again in the sultry warmth of Indian subcontinent.
Suffuse	overspread, imbue, pour or spread over, bathe, cover	A rosy glow suffused his face.
Suffice	satisfy, serve, do, be sufficient or enough or adequate, answer, sate, satiate, quench	If you are merely thirsty, water should suffice.
Succumb	yield, give up, surrender, accede, submit	I succumbed to his request.
Suave	urbane, cosmopolitan, worldly, smooth, gracious, nonchalant, civilized, cultivated, courteous, diplomatic, polite, charming, agreeable, affable, bland	Fictional detectives range from the suave Sherlock Holmes to the earthy Philip Marlowe.
Sturdy	strong, solid, stout, rough, tough, well-built, ample, strapping, muscular, powerful, athletic, hardy	This ladder should be sturdy enough to hold you.
Stumble	Stumble on or upon. chance or come or happen on or upon, hit upon, come or run across, find, discover, encounter	He was very nervous and stumbled his way through his speech.
Stilted	awkward, ungraceful, graceless, clumsy, wooden, stiff, turgid, affected, artificial, unnatural, mannered, laboured; pretentious, formal, pompous, lofty, bombastic, grandiloquent, high-flown, inflated	Francis has a stilted way of expressing himself.
Stifle	smother, congest, strangle, throttle, asphyxiate, suffocate	He was stifled to death in the fire accident.
Staunch	loyal, firm, unflinching, steady, unshrinking, trusty, dependable, reliable, devoted, trusty, faithful	Charles has always been a staunch supporter of the party
Spurious	false, counterfeit, sham, fake, fraudulent, bogus, mock, imitation, simulated, unauthentic, forged, pretended, deceitful, contrived, factitious, artificial, synthetic	His brother was jailed for peddling spurious Egyptian burial artefacts to archaeologists.
Spunk	nerve, courage, spirit, gameness, resolve, resolution, mettle, heart, grit, backbone	Frances has shown she has tremendous spunk to have got this far in the tournament
Splice	connection, unite, bind, adjoin, interweave, intertwine, twist, knit	Splice the two ends with a gum.
Solicitous	entreat, beseech, ask for, implore, petition, importune, appeal for or to, call on or upon, beg, supplicate, pray, crave	He has solicited my help on more than one occasion
Sham	fraud, counterfeit, imitation, garbage, pretence, forgery, copy, imposture, hoax	Their call for reform is a sham, as they do not intend to disturb the status quo.

Letter T

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Tableau	scene, sight, spectacle, picture, image; composition, arrangement, grouping, effect	The children raptly listening to their father telling a story - what a charming tableau!
Tacit	silent, undeclared, unsaid, unstated, unspoken, understood, unexpressed, implicit	They tacitly represented the information.
Tackle	gear, rig, fittings, equipment, equipage, rigging, paraphernalia, outfit, tools, apparatus, trappings	The steeplejack brought along all his tackle and made ready for his climb
Taint	tint, scar, blemish, tinge, tincture, stigma, faultiness, flaw, scar, defect, disrepute, dishonour, black mark	He suffers from the taint from his neighbours.
Tamper	interfere, meddle, intermeddle, intrude, tinker, mess	Anyone caught tampering with the machinery will be prosecuted.
Tangle	knot, mesh, twist, entangle, snag, intertwine, interlace, interweave, jumble	Tangle all those ribbons.
Taut	constricted, tense, strained, hard-pressed, firm, hard	His biceps are so taut like a brick
Tedious	over-long, long-drawn-out, prolonged, endless, unending, monotonous, unchanging, changeless, unvarying, laborious, long-winded, wearing, wearying, wearisome, tiring, exhausting, fatiguing, tiresome, boring, dreary, dull, dry-as-dust, drab, colourless, vapid, insipid, flat, uninteresting, banal	Bank jobs have become tedious these days.
Tenable	defensible, supportable, justifiable, maintainable, workable, viable, defendable, plausible, reasonable, rational, arguable, believable, credible, creditable, imaginable, conceivable, possible	Copernicus showed that Ptolemaic cosmology was no longer tenable
Tenacious	Persistent, constant, determined, diligent, resolute, staunch, steadfast, unwavering, strong-willed, strong-minded, unshakeable obstinate, stubborn, unbending, immovable, inflexible, rigid, firm, unyielding, uncompromising	Despite his age, Christopher maintains a tenacious grip on reality.
Tentative	experimental, speculative, exploratory, probative, trial, provisional	We have tentative plans for introducing a new work methodology
Tether	lead, restraint, rope, cable, bond, strap, tie, chain	Tether your smartphone to mine
Thrift	Stingy, carefulness, frugality, thriftiness, tight-fistedness, miserliness, money saving.	Only through our thrift were we able to save enough for a new car.
Torment	agony, abuse, injure, mistreat, distress, excruciate, crucify, pain	Hunger tormented his weary body
Torpid	sluggish, slow, slow-moving, slow-paced, tortoise-like, lethargic, apathetic, indolent, passive, slothful, dull, stupefied, sleepy, somnolent, inactive, inert, languid, languorous, phlegmatic, spiritless, lifeless, listless	The snail moves at a torpid pace.
Torrid	burning, fiery, sultry, roasting, sweltering, broiling, sizzling, blazing, baking, boiling, blistering, scorching, scorched, parched	It seemed impossible that any creature could survive in such a torrid climate
Totter	waver, topple, falter, tremble, teeter, sway, rock, stagger, stumble, wobble, quiver, shake, quake, shiver, dodder	He seemed to totter a bit as he left the pub
Trample	trample on or upon, tramp (on or upon), stamp (on), tread (on), step on, crush, press, squash, flatten	After the harvest, we would take turns trampling the grapes.
Tranquil	calm, serene, placid, quiet, peaceful, still, smooth, halcyon, relaxed; unruffled, sedate, steady, regular, even, dispassionate, self-possessed, cool, self-controlled, cool-headed, unexcited, undisturbed, untroubled, unperturbed	He often thought back to the tranquil, sultry summer days of his youth.
Transcend	surpass, outstrip, exceed, go beyond, outdistance, overstep, outdo, excel, overshadow, top, outdistance, rise above, outshine, beat	Her performance at La Scala transcended that of every other Mimi I have heard.
Transgression	sin, trespass, offence, error, lapse, fall from grace, disobedience, misbehaviour, wrong, violation, fault, misdeed, misdemeanour, crime, wrongdoing, infraction	How should he be punished for his transgressions?
Tremble	shiver, shake, quake, jolt, quaver, flinch, vibrate, rock	He trembled upon seeing a ghost.
Tremulous	trembling, a-tremble, quivering, shaking, quaking, shivering, shuddering, quavering, hesitant, wavering, unsure, unsteady, faltering, doubtful, nervous, shaky, palpitating, jumpy	His tremulous hands revealed just how apprehensive he was.
Trickle	drip, drop, dribble, drizzle, run, flow, spill; ooze, seep, leak, exude	The water trickled onto the floor
Truculent	surly, sullen, bad-tempered, ill-tempered, unpleasant, nasty, obstreperous, rude, unpleasant, ferocious, fierce, savage, feral, barbarous, harsh, scathing, virulent, combative, belligerent, antagonistic, bellicose, hostile, contentious	I don't care enough for this job to endure the boss's truculent attitude a moment longer.

Letter W

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Wad	pad, mass, lump, clod, ball, plug, chunk, hunk, block, pack	Over coffee James handed him a wad of notes.
Waddle	toddle, shuffle, wobble or wabble, totter, paddle, pad, waggle, duck-walk	He waddled down the road, a shopping-bag on each arm.
Wade	ford, cross, traverse, walk, make one's way	The water is only knee-deep, and you can wade across
Waffle	equivocate, hedge, quibble, shuffle, tergiversate, hem and haw, prevaricate, Brit beat about the bush	I wish he would stop waffling and say what he means.
Waft	drift, float, blow, whiff, be borne or carried or transported	The scent of jasmine wafted towards me on the warm breeze.
Wag	upsurge, waggle, fluctuate, sway, swell, flutter, flap, flip, flicker, shake, vibrate, quiver, nod, wobble, waver	Misty's tail wagged as I approached the house
Wage	Often, wages. pay, compensation, emolument, remuneration, payment, fee, salary, stipend, recompense, reward, earnings; honorarium	The strikers wanted a ten per cent increase in their hourly wage.
Waive	give up, relinquish, renounce, resign, forsake, forgo, cede, sign away, surrender, abandon, yield, dispense with	I waived my right to the inheritance in favour of my daughters.
Wallow	roll or loll about or around, welter, writhe, tumble, splash or plash	Now that Gabriel is a big rock star, he simply wallows in all the attention he is getting.
Wane	decrease, diminish, grow less, lessen, decline, die out, abate, ebb, subside, fade (away), dim, taper off, peter out, wind down, weaken	The waning moon cast its pale light on the dying knight
Wangle	outline, work out, assembly, manoeuvre, plot, manage, deploy, hatch	I hear that you were able to wangle an audience with the pope.
Wanting	deficient, inadequate, not up to par or expectations, insufficient, leaving much to be desired, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying, disappointing, second-rate, inferior, poor, shabby, shoddy, flawed, faulty, imperfect, incomplete, unfinished, defective, patchy, impaired, damaged, broken, unsound	What good is a banjo wanting its strings?
Warp	twist, contortion, distortion, bias, deformity, deformation, bend, wrench, perversion, kink, idiosyncrasy, quirk, deviation	Harry has to overcome a serious warp in his attitude towards food.
Whimsical	quaint, fey, fanciful, odd, curious, unusual, chimeric(al), queer, singular, peculiar, funny, fantastic(al), pixyish, playful, puckish, absurd, preposterous	pixyish, playful, puckish, absurd, preposterous, Colloq offbeat: When Andrew's whimsical drawings caught on they were bought by greetings card makers
Wield	flourish, swing, brandish, wave, handle, use, employ	He wields that machete as if he means business.
Wintry	grim, dismal, miserable, monotonous, harsh, bleak, hostile, ugly, intimidating, ill-omened, aggressive, shadowy	His comment about her age evoked only a wintry look from Margot.

Letter Y

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Yank	jerk, jolt, tug, wrench, snatch, hitch	Give two yanks on the rope when you want me to pull you up.
Yap	gabble, babble, blither or blather, chatter, jabber, tattle, prattle, prate	I wish she'd stop her yapping and give me some peace.
Yardstick	measure, benchmark, criterion, standard, gauge, basis, touchstone, scale, exemplar	We thought she sang beautifully, but then we had no yardstick against which to judge.
Yarn	thread, fibre, strand, tale, story, account, narrative, anecdote; tall tale, fable, fabrication, fiction, cock-and-bull story	The old salt had many yarns to spin during the long evenings by the fire.
Yearn	long, pine, ache, hanker, itch, hunger, thirst, crave, have a craving, desire, wish, want, fancy, prefer	I yearn to see the green-clad hills of home once more, Before my vessel bears me from this mortal shore.
Yell	shout, scream, bellow, howl, screech, yowl, roar, bawl, caterwaul, squall, yelp	I think I heard a yell for help.
Yeomanly	workmanlike, useful, staunch, bold, loyal, keen, yeomanly, faithful, steadfast, trusty, stable, sturdy, reliable, solid	Carruthers certainly did a yeomanly job on reorganizing the system.
Yield	give up, surrender, give over, hand in or over, abandon, relinquish, renounce, cede, surrender, give up (the fight or struggle), give in, knuckle under, submit, cede, cry quits, throw in the towel or the sponge, capitulate, succumb, raise the white flag	The captain of the enemy company asked if we would yield.
Yucky	disgusting, repugnant, repellent, unappetizing, vomit-provoking, sick-making, ill-making, nauseous, nauseating, revolting, foul, mucky, revolting, beastly, awful	We get this yucky mess at school that we call 'mystery meat'.
Yummy	pleasant, mouth-watering, delicious, tempting, tasty, scrumptious, palatable	At our school tuck shop we get the most yummy ice-cream.
Young	youth, teenage, adolescent, pubescent, juvenile, minor, junior, unripe, inexperienced, green, inexperienced, childlike, innocent, guileless	There are many young people in this room.

Letter Z

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Zany	clownish, mad, wild, frolicsome, sportive, playful, gay, merry, slapstick, crazy, funny, comical, amusing, hilarious, absurd, nonsensical, ludicrous, silly, foolish, inane, wacky, loony, madcap, crackpot, nutty, goofy	1. The buskers put on the zaniest show I have seen for some time. 2. The two zanies kept the crowd in stitches while the pickpockets stole their wallets.
Zap	destroy, kill, slaughter, annihilate, murder, slay, assassinate, liquidate, erase; shoot, electrocute, Slang rub out, polish off, knock off, bump off, snuff (out), waste, hit	The baddies got zapped by the ray gun, one after the other.
Zealot	fanatic, extremist, radical, bigot, maniac, militant	We have to deal with ruthless zealots who are willing to die for their cause.
Zenith	meridian, summit, acme, apex, vertex, apogee, high point, top, peak, pinnacle	The dictator reached the zenith of his power very quickly.
Zest	flavour, elation, delight, tang, pepper, ginger, tastiness, spiciness, edge, bite, flavour, eagerness, zestfulness, enthusiasm, appetite, interest, hunger, thirst	1. Put in a little of my home-made sauce to add some zest. 2. Where does Sidney get his zest for life?
Zone	territory, province, realm, domain, precinct, department, terrain, circle, locality, locale, area, quarter, district, region, sector, section, sphere, belt	1. A duty-free zone will allow for quicker transhipment of goods. 2. The northern and southern hemispheres each have a frigid, temperate, and torrid zone.
Zoo	zoological garden, menagerie, Tiergarten	When my husband and the three children get ready in the morning the kitchen is like a zoo.
Zero	zero in on. focus on, pinpoint, fix on, home in on, concentrate on, bring to bear on	We zeroed in on the problem and then rapidly found the answer.
Zealotry	intolerance, militants, terrorism, single-mindedness, fervour, frenzy, hysteria, obsession, racial obsessiveness, fanaticism, extremism, radicalism,	Their attacks on innocent civilians show how far their zealotry can take them.