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1000 Important Synonyms Words for IELTS o High – elevated, lofty
o Surge – powerful rush of something o Yield – produce, bear, provide o Counsel – advise
o Couch potato – who watches lot of TV o Deter – hinder, prevent o Tall – high, lofty
o Minor – lesser, inferior, secondary o Tenets – on rent o Temper m – ental state o Proud – arrogant, elated o Temper – Mood o Divide – separate, split o Brave – courageous, bold o Temporary T – ransitory o Remote
– secluded, isolated, distant o Tender s – oft o Collect – Gather o Becoming – Fitting o Sure C – ertain o Posture – way/position of body o Delicate – fragile, dainty o Possibility – Opportunity o Bias – – Revoke o Possess – own o Intellectual – Mental o Podium – lecture stand o Subtle – little o Dumb – stupid, dense o Amicable – helpful o Plunge – to fall o Plume – soft o Stroll/wander – to roam around o Pluck – to break something
o Handy – useful, convenient, skillful o Strangle – stuck somewhere o Pinnacle – at the top o Fraction – part, portion, segment www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Perfect F – lawless o Overlook – Miss o Admit – Confess o Straits – bankrupt o Outskirts – city’s outer area o Center – Middle o Outraged – very upset o Outgoing – Friendly o Approve – accept o Ornament – Decoration o Old – Mature o Adversity – difficulty o Stop C – ease o Insufficient – Inadequate o Ort – used o Prompt p – unctual, timely o Comical – amusing, funny
o Outrageous – preposterous, shocking o Dispute d – ebate, oppose
o Worn – used, impaired, old o Instructions – Directions o Skeptical – doubtful o Instinct in – ner ability o Disclose – Reveal o Taut t – ense, tight, stiff o Amateur – beginner o Inferior le – sser, substandard
o Fat – chubby, plump, stout o Inspect – Examine o Sustain – to remain o Viable/feasible – possible o Tiny – – Small
o Sociable – friendly, cordial, gregarious o Odd – Strange o Insomnia – sleeplessness o Sincere – Honest o Inroads a – ffect o Beautiful – Pretty o Innocent – Harmless o Obsession d – esire to have something
o Ingenious – clever, creative, original www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Informal – Casual o Simultaneously – together o Infect – Contaminate o Brave – Bold o Small
– little, insignificant, trivial o Significant – Meaningful o Infamous – Notorious
o Dire need – huge need for something o Sightseeing – to explore places o Same
– identical, alike, equivalent o Defy r – esist, challenge o Accurate – correct o Blank – Empty o Shrine – holy place o Shiver – tremble
o Sheer – very high amount of something o Select – Choose
o Dilemma – state of confusion o Quit – cease, stop, withdraw o Before – prior, earlier o Inevitable – unstoppable o Cranky – cross, irritable o Away – Absent o Near – Close o Rookies le – ss experienced o Rock – Stone o Chiefly – Mainly o Robust – strong
o Stupid – unintelligent, dense, foolish
o Reluctant – unwilling, hesitant o Industrious – hard working o Adamant – firm o Bashful – shy, timid o Angry – Mad o Rich – Wealthy
o Inconsiderate – Thoughtless o See L – ook o Retrograde – moving backwards o Rest R – elax o Reluctant – hesitant o Blanket ban – complete ban on something www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Scribble – to write fast o Retrieve – to take back o Bruise – scratch
o Deteriorate – something gets worse
o Obsolete – extinct, dated, antiquated o Interesting p – rovocative, engrossing
o Least – fewest, minimum, smallest
o Weary – tired, fatigued, lethargic o Respond – Reply o Resilient – to resist o Raise – Lift o Scared – Afraid o Sack – big bag o Quite – Fairly o Quake – Tremble o Safe – Secure o Provide Su – pply o Portion p – art, segment, piece o Prevail – which remains o Sad – Unhappy o Detain – punishment o Necessary – Essential o Meager s – canty, sparse, poor o Sacked t – o throw out o Nausea – sick feeling o Mysterious – elusive, occult, secret o Rude – Impolite o Prodding – encourage o Destiny F – ate o Symbolize – Represent o Desperate f – anatic/extremist o Urgent c – rucial, important o Roster – schedule o Prestigious – very important o Dawn – sun rise o Remark – Comment
o Disagree – differ, dispute o Premises – area
o Gaudy – showy, garish, vulgar o Below – under, lower
o Native – area in which one is born www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Complex – complicated o Dash – Sprint o Beginning s – tart, initiate o Native – Local o Praise – Compliment o Blend – combine, mix o Curse – to bane someone o Conflict – fight, battle, struggle o Normal o – rdinary, typical, usual o Murals – huge paintings o Mum – be quiet
o Frivolous – trivial, unimportant, silly o Patriotic – one who loves his nation o Perception In – sight o Peal –
– to remove the skin of a fruit or vegetable o Anxious – nervous o Mug up – to cram something o Movie – Film o Reliant – dependent o Chatter box – excess talkative o Stoic – patient o Stiff – f – irm/hard o Identical – alike, duplicate o Steady – Firm o Sorrow w – oe, anguish, grief o Spill – for liquid o Calm – quiet, tranquil
o Huge – vast, immense, great (Big Synonym) o Complete – Total
o Terrible – dreadful, horrible, vile
o Benevolent / magnanimous – kindhearted o Specimen ex – ample
o Mirth – merriment, fun, laughter o Souvenir – memento
o Spend thrift – who spends lot of money o Slim – – Sender o Sleepy – Drowsy o Incarnation – birth o Important Si – gnificant o Impartial – Neutral o Impact – Affect www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com
o Luxurious – extravagant, elegant
o Bread and butter – livelihood
o Optional – voluntary, elective o Immediate – Instantly o Imitate – to copy o Break – fracture, burst o Imitate – Mimic o Adroit – expert o Assault – attack
o Strict – stringent, severe, stern
o Jubilant – overjoyed, delighted, elated
o Strong – powerful, mighty, potent o Amount – Quantity
o Generous – giving, selfless, big-hearted o Ordinary – usual, average o Illusion m – irage o Ill – Sick o Hint – Tip o Poor
– destitute, needy, impoverished o Help – Assist o Hazard – Danger o Havoc – lots of trouble o Enjoy – like, appreciate o Abstraction – to deduct o Hard – Difficult o Timid – nervous o Happily – Fortunately o Obey – mind, heed, comply o Handsome – Good Looking o Handover – to give o Dirty s
– oiled, messy (Dirty Synonym) o Use – Utilize o Crazy – insane, daft, mad o Belly – Stomach
o Fiction – fantasy, untruth, myth o Halt s – top o Betray – to fraud someone o Gloomy – hazy or blur o Retaliate
– avenge, revenge, reciprocate o Glitter – Sparkle o Glimpse – a brief look www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com
o Mean – unkind, malicious, nasty o Answer R – esponse o Ravage – devastate, ruin, damage o Glare – stare in an angry way o Amiable – friendly
o Clarify – explain, simplify o Buy – purchase o Diverse d – ifferent, distinct o Aggressive – assertive o Think – Ponder
o Fast – rapid, quick, swift
o Ratify – approve, confirm, endorse o Curb – to control o Glad – Happy o Courteous p – olite, civil o Get – R – eceive o Gesture
– actions we use while speaking
o Serious – grave, solemn, pensive o Garbage – Trash o Valiant – courageous, brave, heroic o Funny – Amusing o Bizarre W – eird o Blossom – to grow o Frigid – freezing, frosty o Flippant – excess talkative
o Beautiful – pretty, attractive (Pretty Synonyms) o Cunning – Clever
o Logical – sensible, sane, rational o Flinches d – emerit o Vibes – signals o Fatigue – tire, exhaust o Flaw m – istake
o Determined – sure, convinced o Ambition – dreams
o Fire – to throw out of job o Finish – Complete
o Crumble – something breaks in small pieces o Fetch – to get o Immaculate – spotless, pure o Chilly – cool, nippy o Passion h
– unger to achieve something www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Ferry – boat o Fill – load, pack o Always – forever o Reliable – Dependable o Best – – finest, choice
o Keep – save, protect, guard o Allure – attract
o Tangible – concrete, definite o Birth – beginning o Aid – help o Accord – Agreement o Particular – Specific o Fate – destiny o Fatal – dangerous
o Polite – gracious, refined, courteous o Push – shove, propel o Intelligent – Smart o Extempore – speak without rehearsal o Add – in – crease o Exempt exc – ept that o Exit – Leave o Talk – Speak o Shrewd – clever, cunning, crafty o Exemplary e – xtra ordinary o Execute t – o start o Except – Apart From o Exaggerate – over pound o Compassion re – ady to serve o Evil – Bad o Exactly P – recisely o Enormous – Huge o Emphatically f – orcefully o Elitist ch – oosy or selective o Elite – mos – t talented o Elevate – Raise o Elevate – lift o Racket n
– oise, commotion, disturbance o Eager Ke – en o Dusk sun – set o Drab d – ull o Correct – accurate, right www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Descendent ne – xt generation o Chaos n – oisy situation o Candid – straight forward o Vague u
– nclear, obscure, indistinct o Deduct s – ubtract, remove o Part Sec – tion o Close Shu – t o Tandem – work together o Demeanor – behavior / character o Tavern p – ub o Overwhelmed ve – ry happy with something o Coy – shy o Tap – to stroke something
o Virtuous – moral, righteous, angelic o Bucket P – ail o Daring – bold, audacious o Delicate Frag – ile o Deliberate s – omething planned o Swift – fast and smooth o Deliberate P – lanned o Dedicated – Committed o Deceased – dead
o Dearth/scarcity – lack of something
o Awful – dreadful, atrocious
o Mischievous – naughty, impish o Overturned – upside down o Oversee – Supervise o Daybreak – Dawn o Nonchalant ind –
ifferent, lackadaisical, blase o Correct – Right o Suggest Pr – opose o Nurture to d – evelop something o Enlarge – expand, magnify o Collision c – ollide o Contrary – opposite o Contrary – Opposite o Behoove – merit o Contemporary – modern o Dull – blunt, dreary o Strenuous v – igorous, laborious o Numerous – Many www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Great ou – tstanding, remarkable o Rejuvenate re – fresh o Regret R – emorse o Nuisance – disturbance o Begin Co – mmence o Constraint limi – tation / compulsion o Thrive pr – osper, flourish, develop o Considerate Th – oughtful o Congested tigh – t area
o Repulsive – hideous, offensive, gruesome o Baby Inf – ant o Conform – comply, submit o Notify In – form o Big – Large o Achieve – accomplish o Confuse – Mixed Up o Noon Mid – day o Niche id – entity o Reputable
– honorable, upstanding, honest o Nice – Pleasant o Sluggish list – less, lethargic, inactive o Confine – Restrict o New – Recent o Alike Sam – e o Negligible v – ery small o Liable – responsible o Lethargic – weak o Charismatic h – aving magical powers o Courage – bravery, valor o Observe ex – amine, study, scrutinize o Lethal D – eadly o Agility qu – ickness o Beg – Implore
o Abode – place where you live o Ample/myriad of/ numerous l – ots of o Moist w – et o Antique old – item o Chubby p – lump, pudgy o Future c – oming, tomorrow o Infuriate en – rage, agitate, provoke o Compress – to press www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Authentic – genuine o Believe – trust, accept
o Join – connect, unite, link o Modern – Contemporary o Allow Pe – rmit o Learn M – emorize o Broad – Wide
o Destitute – poor, penniless o Adequate – sufficient
o Land slide victory or thumping victory vic – tory by huge margin o Kind Ben – evolent o Easy sim – ple (Easy Synonym) o Humiliate e
– mbarrass, disgrace, dishonor o Kid – Child o Vacant u – noccupied, empty o Joy – Delight o Gaunt sc – rawny, skinny, thin o Job – Work o Meeting – Assembly o Maybe P – erhaps o Mate frie – nd
o Mansion – very big bungalow o Misery – Distress o Confine – contain, enclose o Abroad – Overseas o Encourage pro – mote, support, urge o Malfunction an – y failure in machinery o Choosy P – icky o Change – Transform o Surplus – excess, additional, extra o Make Bu – ild
o Miser – one who doesn’t spend much o Attire – Dress o Minnow/Nano ver – y small
o Beneficial – helpful, useful o Maintain – Preserve o Yell – Shout o Withstand – Resist o Long leng – thy o Assets e – arnings o Bottom b – ase, foundation www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com
o Irrelevant – inappropriate, unrelated o Miniature – very small o Maiden – something to do at first
o Abandon/Abort – to leave something o Mad – Cr – azy o Ignore – Snub o Idiot box – TV
o Jolly – merry, jovial, joyful o Mild Gen – tle o Berserk – gone mad o Hurry Ru – sh o Humiliate h – it below the belt o Humble – polite o Huge En – ormous
o Serene – peaceful, tranquil, calm o Hop – to jump a bit o Reveal s – how, disclose, divulge
o Home sickness – person who can’t live away o Ambience e – nvironment o Hire – to recruit o Hallucination m – irage o Defend p – rotect, shield o Hall C – orridor o Alteration – change o Gut feeling inn – er voice o Mesmerize hyp – notize o Arrive re – ach o Guilt reg – ret o Raze d – estroy, demolish o Appreciation – to applaud one’s effort o Grumble Gr – ouse o Awful – Terrible o Grim sou – nding very serious o Grab – Seize o Moderate tem – perate, lenient, medium
o Stable – steady, unchanging, settled o Despise – hate, detest, loathe o Brief sh – ort, concise o Mentor g – uide o Good Fin – e o Lucid Cle – ar www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com
o Blunder – a very big mistake o Militant c
– ombative, aggressive, warlike o Glossy sh – iny o Function -Operate – o Ambitious – aspiring
o Loyal – who doesn’t back stab o Docile – tame, gentle o Thrifty e
– conomical, frugal, prudent o Fun -Entertaining– o Agree C – onsent
o Fuddy-duddy – old fashioned o Coarse – bumpy, rough o Gain acqu – ire, obtain o Furious
– angry, enraged, infuriated o Freak ins – ane o Wisecrack joke – o Smooth s – lick, glossy, level o Fragile w – eek o Renew – Resume o Receive – Get o Victory – triumph, win, success o Wrong
– incorrect, untrue, mistaken o Loyal – Faithful o Annoy t – o disturb someone o Want D – esire
o Fatal – deadly, mortal, killing o Fortunate Luc – ky o Close ne – ar, imminent
o Intolerant – bigoted, prejudiced o Special e
– xceptional, notable, particular
o Resist – oppose, withstand, defy o Loving F – ond o Formerly – Previously
o Magnify – expand, enlarge, exaggerate o Loo – toilet o Innocent – guiltless, blameless o Lots – Many o Loiter
– to roam around without aim o Voluntary – willingly o Waiver – to cut off o Active e – nergetic www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Candy S – weets o Calamity – Disaster o Violent – forceful o Real – Genuine o Forbid – to deny o Fluke – bi-chance o Little – Small o Blot/stigma bl – ack spot (disgrace) o Fast – Quick o Listen H – ear
o Dubious – doubtful, questionable o Connect – join, link, attach o Jealous – Envious o Far flung v – ery far away o Verdict – result o Jaw dropper stu – nned o Astonishing su – rprising o Invoice B – ill o Invincible u – nconquerable o Inventory – Stock o Cruel m – ean, heartless o Fantastic Gr – eat o Vendor w – ho sells commodities o Invade- attack– o Intrude – trespass o Famous – Renowned o False – Untrue o Trivial un – important o Try – Attempt o Trustworthy Re – liable o Tranquility m – ental peace o Transform Con – vert o Fair – Unbiased o Face lift – to modify something o Intimate – inform
o Naughty – bad, disobedient, wrong o Eye opener sh – ow reality o Extra Add – itional o Evaluate – Assess
o Tragic- something very wrong happened– o Vast – H – uge www.EnglishGrammarPdf.com o Acquit t – o release
o Enormous – vast, immense, colossal (Big Synonym) o Vary – Differ o Vanquish – Conquer o Uncooked R – aw o Under B – elow o Ethical g – enuine o Eternal – never ending o Tender
– delicate, gentle, affectionate o Vague In – distinct o Unfortunate Un – lucky o Wardrobe c – upboard o Uncommon Un – usual o Escalate in – crease o Epitome – best possible o Envy to –
have something same what others
o Envisage – imagine it’s true o Entrepreneur – own businessman o Enquire – Investigate o Disgrace – Shame o Discount – Reduction o Weak F – eeble o Usually – Generally
o Humble – modest, unpretentious o Ask – Inquire o Intend – Mean