A List of the Most Common Synonyms to Improve Your IELTS Score
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Below is a list of synonyms for common words which can help a great deal in getting you a good IELTS score.
| abandon | desert |
| abbreviate | shorten |
| ability | skill |
| able | capable |
| abundant | ample |
| accurate | correct |
| achieve | accomplish |
| active | energetic |
| adamant | firm |
| add | increase |
| adequate | sufficient |
| aggressive | assertive |
| aid | help |
| always | forever |
| amateur | beginner |
| ambitious | aspiring |
| antagonize | provoke |
| apparent | obvious |
| approve | accept |
| arrive | reach |
| arrogant | haughty |
| authentic | genuine |
| average | ordinary, fair |
| awful | dreadful, atrocious |
| awkward | clumsy, uncoordinated |
| ban | prohibit, forbid |
| barren | unproductive, infertile |
| bashful | shy, timid |
| beautiful | pretty, attractive |
| before | prior, earlier |
| beginning | start, initiate |
| believe | trust, accept |
| below | under, lower |
| beneficial | helpful, useful |
| best | finest, choice |
| birth | beginning |
| blend | combine, mix |
| bottom | base, foundation |
| brave | courageous, bold |
| break | fracture, burst |
| brief | short, concise |
| buy | purchase |
| calm | quiet, tranquil |
| capture | apprehend |
| care | concern, protection |
| careful | cautious |
| cease | stop, discontinue |
| certain | positive, sure |
| charming | delightful, appealing |
| chilly | cool, nippy |
| chubby | plump, pudgy |
| clarify | explain, simplify |
| close | shut, fasten |
| close | near, imminent |
| coarse | bumpy, rough |
| colossal | enormous, immense |
| combine | blend, unite |
| comical | amusing, funny |
| complex | complicated |
| compress | crush, condense |
| concrete | real, tangible |
| concur | agree |
| condemn | censure |
| condense | compress |
| confess | admit, acknowledge |
| confine | contain, enclose |
| conflict | oppose, differ, clash |
| conflict | fight, battle, struggle |
| conform | comply, submit |
| confuse | complicate, muddle, jumble |
| congested | overcrowded, stuffed |
| connect | join, link, attach |
| conscientious | scrupulous, virtuous |
| conscious | aware, cognizant |
| consecutive | successive, continuous |
| conservative | cautious, restrained |
| continue | persist, persevere |
| convalesce | recuperate, recover |
| convenient | handy, accessible |
| conventional | customary, traditional |
| correct | accurate, right |
| courage | bravery, valor |
| courteous | polite, civil |
| cover | conceal, hide |
| cozy | comfortable, snug |
| cranky | cross, irritable |
| crazy | insane, daft, mad |
| cruel | mean, heartless |
| cry | sob, weep |
| dally | loiter, linger |
| damage | hurt, impair |
| dangerous | unsafe, hazardous |
| daring | bold, audacious |
| deduct | subtract, remove |
| defend | protect, shield |
| defy | resist, challenge |
| delicate | fragile, dainty |
| demolish | destroy, wreck |
| denounce | blame, censure, indict |
| dense | thick, heavy, compressed |
| depart | leave, exit |
| deposit | store, place |
| desolate | barren, forsaken |
| despise | hate, detest, loathe |
| destitute | poor, penniless |
| deter | hinder, prevent |
| determined | sure, convinced |
| die | expire, perish |
| different | distinct, unlike |
| difficult | hard, challenging |
| dilute | weaken, thin |
| diminish | curtail, lessen, decrease |
| dirty | soiled, messy |
| disagree | differ, dispute |
| dispute | debate, oppose |
| diverse | different, distinct |
| divide | separate, split |
| docile | tame, gentle |
| dormant | sleeping, inactive |
| doubt | mistrust, dispute |
| drab | dull, lifeless |
| dubious | doubtful, questionable |
| dull | blunt, dreary |
| dumb | stupid, dense |
| early | premature, beforetime |
| easy | simple |
| eccentric | peculiar, unusual |
| ecstasy | joy, rapture, elation |
| empty | drain, unload |
| encourage | promote, support, urge |
| enemy | opponent, foe |
| enjoy | like, appreciate |
| enlarge | expand, magnify |
| enormous | vast, immense, colossal |
| exceptional | remarkable, outstanding |
| excite | arouse, provoke, incite |
| exhilarated | overjoyed, ecstatic, elated |
| explicit | exact, distinct, unmistakable |
| exquisite | delightful, charming, lovely |
| fabulous | marvelous, amazing |
| face | confront, meet |
| fair | honest, just, impartial |
| fake | imitation, phony, artificial |
| false | incorrect, untrue |
| fancy | elaborate, ornate, fussy |
| fantastic | incredible, outrageous |
| fast | rapid, quick, swift |
| fat | chubby, plump, stout |
| fatal | deadly, mortal, killing |
| fatigue | tire, exhaust |
| fiction | fantasy, untruth, myth |
| fill | load, pack |
| fix | mend, repair |
| flaw | defect, fault, blemish |
| flimsy | frail, fragile, delicate |
| flippant | impudent, sassy |
| fluid | liquid |
| foe | enemy, adversary, opponent |
| forgive | pardon, excuse, absolve |
| former | previous, earlier |
| fraction | part, portion, segment |
| frank | candid, straightforward, blunt |
| frenzy | fury, rage |
| fresh | unused, new |
| friend | comrade, buddy |
| frigid | freezing, frosty |
| frivolous | trivial, unimportant, silly |
| furious | angry, enraged, infuriated |
| future | coming, tomorrow |
| gain | acquire, obtain, receive- |
| gather | collect, accumulate, compile- |
| gaudy | showy, garish, vulgar |
| gaunt | scrawny, skinny, thin |
| generous | giving, selfless, big-hearted |
| gentle | tender, mild |
| genuine | real, authentic, sincere |
| gigantic | immense, colossal, enormous |
| give | donate, present, offer |
| glad | happy, pleased, delighted |
| gloomy | dark, dismal, depressing |
| gorgeous | ravishing, dazzling, stunning |
| gratitude | thankfulness, appreciation |
| great | outstanding, remarkable |
| handy | useful, convenient, skillful |
| hard | firm, solid, difficult |
| hate | loathe, detest |
| help | aid, assist |
| high | elevated, lofty |
| hold | grasp, grip, retain |
| honest | truthful, sincere, frank |
| hospitable | welcoming, cordial, gracious |
| hostile | antagonistic, aggressive, militant |
| huge | vast, immense, great |
| humble | modest, unpretentious |
| humiliate | embarrass, disgrace, dishonor |
| identical | alike, duplicate |
| immaculate | spotless, pure |
| immature | childish, inexperienced |
| immune | resistant, exempt |
| impartial | neutral, unbiased, fair |
| impatient | eager, anxious, intolerant |
| imperative | compulsory, crucial, mandatory |
| imperfect | marred, defective, faulty |
| impetuous | impulsive, rash, reckless |
| important | significant, meaningful |
| independent | self-reliant, autonomous |
| inferior | lesser, substandard |
| infuriate | enrage, agitate, provoke |
| ingenious | clever, creative, original |
| innocent | guiltless, blameless |
| interesting | provocative, engrossing |
| intermittent | sporadic, periodic |
| internal | inner, inside |
| intolerant | bigoted, prejudiced |
| intriguing | fascinating, enthralling |
| irrelevant | inappropriate, unrelated |
| irritate | annoy, agitate, provoke |
| join | connect, unite, link |
| jolly | merry, jovial, joyful |
| jubilant | overjoyed, delighted, elated |
| keep | save, protect, guard |
| kind | considerate, tender, thoughtful |
| least | fewest, minimum, smallest |
| legible | readable, clear |
| lenient | lax, unrestrained, easy |
| listless | lethargic, tired |
| logical | sensible, sane, rational |
| long | lengthy |
| loose | slack, limp |
| lure | attract, seduce, entice |
| luxurious | extravagant, elegant |
| magnify | expand, enlarge, exaggerate |
| mandatory | required, compulsory |
| maneuver | manipulate, handle, scheme |
| maximum | greatest, uppermost, highest |
| meager | scanty, sparse, poor |
| mean | unkind, malicious, nasty |
| militant | combative, aggressive, warlike |
| minor | lesser, inferior, secondary |
| mirth | merriment, fun, laughter |
| mischievous | naughty, impish |
| misfortune | hardship, catastrophe, mishap |
| mobile | moveable, changeable |
| moderate | temperate, lenient, medium |
| momentous | important, powerful, outstanding |
| monotonous | boring, tedious dreary, humdrum |
| moral | ethical, virtuous, righteous |
| morbid | appalling, awful, ghastly |
| morose | gloomy, sullen, moody, glum |
| mourn | grieve, lament, bemoan |
| mysterious | elusive, occult, secret |
| naughty | bad, disobedient, wrong |
| nonchalant | indifferent, lackadaisical, blase |
| normal | ordinary, typical, usual |
| numerous | several, abundant, considerable |
| obey | mind, heed, comply |
| oblivious | unconscious, preoccupied, dazed |
| obnoxious | offensive, abominable, repulsive |
| observe | examine, study, scrutinize |
| obsolete | extinct, dated, antiquated |
| obstinate | stubborn, bullheaded, adamant |
| odd | peculiar, weird, strange |
| offend | displease, affront, disgust |
| ominous | threatening, menacing |
| opaque | obscure, murky, unclear |
| open | begin, unfold, originate |
| opponent | enemy, rival, foe |
| optimistic | hopeful, confident |
| optional | voluntary, elective |
| ordinary | usual, average |
| outrageous | preposterous, shocking |
| outstanding | extraordinary, distinguished |
| painstaking | meticulous, precise, fastidious |
| peculiar | weird, bizarre |
| perfect | flawless, accurate |
| permanent | enduring, lasting |
| perpetual | eternal, endless, incessant |
| persuade | convince, influence |
| plausible | believable, reasonable, logical |
| plentiful | ample, enough, abundant |
| pliable | supple, flexible, compliant |
| polite | gracious, refined, courteous |
| poor | destitute, needy, impoverished |
| portion | part, segment, piece |
| possible | conceivable, feasible, plausible |
| precarious | dangerous, uncertain, shaky |
| precious | cherished, valuable, prized |
| prejudiced | biased, opinionated, influenced |
| premature | early, hasty |
| prevalent | customary, widespread |
| prevent | thwart, prohibit, hinder |
| probable | likely, apt, liable |
| proficient | skilled, adept, competent |
| profit | gain, earnings, benefit |
| prohibit | forbid, bar, restrict |
| prominent | distinguished, eminent |
| prompt | punctual, timely |
| prosperous | thriving, successful, flourishing |
| proud | arrogant, elated |
| push | shove, propel |
| quit | cease, stop, withdraw |
| racket | noise, commotion, disturbance |
| radiant | luminous, shining, lustrous |
| raise | hoist, elevate |
| ratify | approve, confirm, endorse |
| rational | logical, level-headed, sensible |
| ravage | devastate, ruin, damage |
| raze | destroy, demolish |
| recreation | amusement, pleasure, pastime |
| reduce | lessen, decrease, diminish |
| relentless | persistent, merciless, unyielding |
| relevant | pertinent, suitable, apropos |
| reliable | trustworthy, steadfast, stable |
| reluctant | unwilling, hesitant |
| remote | secluded, isolated, distant |
| repulsive | hideous, offensive, gruesome |
| reputable | honorable, upstanding, honest |
| resist | oppose, withstand, defy |
| retaliate | avenge, revenge, reciprocate |
| reveal | show, disclose, divulge |
| ridiculous | nonsensical, foolish, preposterous |
| same | identical, alike, equivalent |
| savage | uncivilized, barbarous |
| save | preserve, conserve, keep |
| scarce | scanty, rare, sparse |
| scrawny | skinny, gaunt, spindly |
| scrupulous | meticulous, ethical, fastidious |
| seize | apprehend, grab, snatch |
| separate | divide, segregate, partition |
| serene | peaceful, tranquil, calm |
| serious | grave, solemn, pensive |
| shrewd | clever, cunning, crafty |
| sluggish | listless, lethargic, inactive |
| small | little, insignificant, trivial |
| smooth | slick, glossy, level |
| sociable | friendly, cordial, gregarious |
| sorrow | woe, anguish, grief |
| special | exceptional, notable, particular |
| spontaneous | instinctive, automatic, natural |
| stable | steady, unchanging, settled |
| stationary | fixed, immobile, firm |
| stimulate | rouse, stir, motivate |
| stop | quit, cease, terminate |
| strenuous | vigorous, laborious |
| strict | stringent, severe, stern |
| strong | powerful, mighty, potent |
| stupid | unintelligent, dense, foolish |
| subsequent | following, succeeding, latter |
| suppress | restrain, inhibit, squelch |
| surplus | excess, additional, extra |
| swift | fast, speedy, hasty |
| synthetic | man-made, artificial |
| tall | high, lofty |
| tangible | concrete, definite |
| taut | tense, tight, stiff |
| tender | delicate, gentle, affectionate |
| terrible | dreadful, horrible, vile |
| thaw | melt, defrost |
| thrifty | economical, frugal, prudent |
| thrive | prosper, flourish, develop |
| total | whole, entire, complete |
| trivial | insignificant, worthless |
| upset | perturb, ruffle, agitate |
| urgent | crucial, important |
| vacant | unoccupied, empty |
| vague | unclear, obscure, indistinct |
| valiant | courageous, brave, heroic |
| vibrate | shake, quiver, tremble |
| vicious | malicious, spiteful, ferocious |
| victory | triumph, win, success |
| virtuous | moral, righteous, angelic |
| vulgar | offensive, uncouth, coarse |
| wealth | riches, prosperity, assets |
| weary | tired, fatigued, lethargic |
| win | triumph, succeed, prevail |
| wise | knowing, scholarly, smart |
| wonderful | marvelous, incredible |
| worn | used, impaired, old |
| wrong | incorrect, untrue, mistaken |
| yield | produce, bear, provide |
| zenith | peak, apex |
