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B2

Upper Intermediate

Complex topics and abstract concepts

1422 words

words (1422)

desert, forsake, relinquish
absolute adj
complete, total, unconditional
scholarly, educational, intellectual
tolerable, satisfactory, permissible
escort, accompany, attend
consider, regard, factor in
accurate adj
correct, precise, exact
accuse v
blame, charge, indict
recognize, admit, accept
obtain, gain, secure
actual adj
real, genuine, true
adapt v
adjust, modify, accommodate
extra, supplementary, further
speak to, tackle, deal with
management, governance, control
adopt v
embrace, accept, take on
advance n, v, adj
progress, improvement, promote, priority
affair n
matter, event, relationship
subsequently, later, thereafter
agency n
organization, authority, representation
agenda n
schedule, plan, program
hostile, combative, belligerent
aid n, v
assistance, support, help
plane, jet, airplane, vehicle
alarm v
alert, warn, notify
alter v
change, modify, adjust
amount v
total, sum, quantity
anger n
rage, fury, wrath
angle n
corner, perspective, viewpoint
commemoration, celebration
annual adj
yearly, per annum, once-a-year
anxious adj
worried, concerned, uneasy
apparent adj
obvious, clear, evident
seemingly, evidently, obviously
appeal n, v
attraction, request, plea, charm
approach n, v
method, strategy, tactic
suitable, fitting, proper
consent, agreement, endorsement
accept, endorse, sanction
arise v
emerge, occur, develop
armed adj
equipped, fortified
arms n
weapons, limbs
synthetic, fake, simulated
artistic adj
creative, imaginative, aesthetic
ashamed adj
embarrassed, guilty, remorseful
aspect n
facet, feature, element
assess v
evaluate, appraise, judge
evaluation, appraisal, analysis
link, connect, relate
connected, linked, related
connection, organization, alliance
assume v
presume, suppose, take on
attempt n, v
effort, endeavor, try
back v
return, revert, recede
microorganisms, germs
bar v
block, obstruct, prevent
obstacle, hindrance, impediment
basically adv
essentially, fundamentally, primarily
battle v
fight, contend, struggle
manage, endure, tolerate
beat n
thump, rhythm, pulse
beg v
plead, implore, request
being n
existence, presence, essence
bent adj
curved, angled, twisted
bet v, n
wager, gamble
beyond prep, adv
outside, past, further
bill v
invoice, charge, statement
bitter adj
harsh, resentful, acrid
blame v, n
accuse, fault, charge
blind adj
sightless, unseeing
bond n
connection, tie, link
border v
limit, confine, delineate
breast n
chest, bosom
brief adj
concise, short, succinct
broad adj
wide, extensive, vast
broadcast v, n
transmit, air, relay
budget n
financial plan, allocation, estimate
bullet n
projectile, round, dot
bunch n
cluster, group, collection
burn n
scorch, singe, char
bush n
shrub, thicket, underbrush
but prep
however, yet, nevertheless
cable n
wire, cord, line
compute, determine, evaluate
cancel v
revoke, annul, terminate
cancer n
tumor, malignancy
capable adj
able, competent, skilled
volume, ability, capability
capture v, n
seize, catch, record
cast n, v
throw, project, assign
catch n
grasp, capture, seize
cell n
compartment, unit
chain v
link, connect, tie
chair v
lead, preside, direct
president, leader, head
test, confront, provoke
trait, feature, quality
chart v
map, plot, diagram
chief adj, n
main, primary, leader
condition, situation, factor
cite v
quote, reference, mention
national, resident, inhabitant
civil adj
polite, courteous, social
classic adj, n
timeless, traditional, exemplary
proximity, adjacency
closely adv
intimately, carefully, tightly
collapse v, n
fall, breakdown, failure
mixture, blend, union
comfort n, v
ease, solace, relief
command n, v
order, directive, instruction
commission n, v
committee, fee, charge, authorize
dedication, obligation, promise
board, panel, council
commonly adv
frequently, generally, usually
complicated, intricate, elaborate
complex, intricate, convoluted
element, part, constituent
focus, attention, intensity
idea, notion, theory
concern n, v
worry, anxiety, interest, care
concerned adj
worried, anxious, troubled
conduct v, n
manage, direct, guide, behavior, demeanor
self-assurance, certainty, assurance
conflict n, v
disagreement, clash, struggle
confusing adj
bewildering, puzzling, perplexing
conscious adj
aware, cognizant, mindful
conservative adj, n
traditional, cautious, right-wing
thought, regard, deliberation
steady, reliable, uniform
constant adj
perpetual, unchanging, steady
continually, perpetually, always
build, create, assemble
building, development, assembly
modern, current, present-day
contest n, v
competition, challenge, match
contract n, v
agreement, deal, covenant
donate, add, supply
donation, input, offering
transform, change, adapt
convinced adj
persuaded, certain, sure
core n, adj
essence, heart, center
corporate adj
business, organizational, institutional
committee, board, assembly
county n
district, region
bravery, valor, fortitude
crash n, v
collision, accident, failure, smash
formation, invention, development
being, organism, entity
credit v
attribute, acknowledge, recognize
crew n
team, group, staff
crisis n
emergency, disaster, predicament
standard, benchmark, measure
critic n
reviewer, evaluator, analyst
critical adj
crucial, vital, essential
review, evaluation, assessment
disparage, denounce, condemn
crop n
harvest, yield, produce
crucial adj
essential, vital, significant
cry n
scream, wail, sob
cure v, n
heal, remedy, treat
present, ongoing, contemporary
curve n, v
bend, arc, contour
curved adj
bent, arched, rounded
date v
schedule, arrange, set
debate n, v
discussion, argument, discourse
debt n
obligation, liability, arrears
decent adj
acceptable, reasonable, proper
announce, proclaim, state
decline v, n
decrease, refuse, reject
ornamentation, embellishment, adornment
decrease v, n
reduce, lessen, diminish
deeply adv
profoundly, intensely, thoroughly
defeat v, n
overcome, conquer, vanquish
protection, safeguard, shield
defend v
protect, support, uphold
delay v, n
postpone, defer, hold up
intentional, calculated, purposeful
intentionally, purposefully, knowingly
delight v, n
joy, pleasure, happiness
delighted adj
pleased, thrilled, overjoyed
distribution, shipment, conveyance
demand n, v
request, requirement, need
show, illustrate, reveal
deny v
refuse, reject, disavow
depressed adj
sad, despondent, gloomy
dismal, bleak, gloomy
depth n
intensity, profundity, complexity
desert v
abandon, forsake, leave
merit, earn, warrant
desire n, v
wish, want, crave
desperate adj
hopeless, frantic, urgent
detail v
elaborate, specify, clarify
detailed adj
comprehensive, thorough, elaborate
detect v
discover, identify, recognize
dig v
excavate, unearth, discover
disc n
disk, plate, platter
control, order, regulation
reduce, lower, cut
dishonest adj
deceitful, untrustworthy, fraudulent
disregard, reject, fire
display v, n
show, exhibit, present
allocate, dispense, share
allocation, dissemination, spread
area, region, zone
divide n
separation, partition, split
separation, partition, split
record, register, log
domestic adj
local, national, home
control, govern, prevail
downwards adv
down, below, beneath
dozen n, det
group, batch
draft n, v
outline, sketch, plan
drag v
pull, haul, tow
dramatic adj
theatrical, striking, intense
edit v
revise, modify, alter
version, release
efficient adj
effective, productive, capable
elderly adj
aged, senior, mature
elect v
choose, select, appoint
elsewhere adv
abroad, elsewhere, in another place
emerge v
appear, surface, materialize
emotional adj
sensitive, passionate, heartfelt
stress, importance, significance
stress, highlight, underscore
enable v
allow, empower, facilitate
encounter v, n
meet, confront, face
engage v
involve, participate, attract
improve, augment, boost
inquiry, investigation, question
ensure v
guarantee, secure, confirm
zeal, passion, eagerness
eager, passionate, zealous
entire adj
whole, complete, total
entirely adv
completely, wholly, fully
equal n
equivalent, identical, uniform
found, create, set up
estate n
property, land, holdings
estimate v, n
assess, evaluate, appraise
ethical adj
moral, principled, virtuous
assess, appraise, judge
even adj
equal, flat, uniform
evil adj, n
wicked, malevolent, sinister
test, assessment, evaluation
excuse n, v
justification, reason, pardon
executive n, adj
manager, director, administrator
being, presence, reality
anticipation, hope, belief
cost, expenditure, outlay
investigation, examination, inquiry
expose v
reveal, uncover, disclose
extend v
enlarge, broaden, increase
extent n
degree, scope, range
external adj
outward, outer, extrinsic
remarkable, exceptional, unusual
excessive, radical, intense
amenity, service, resource
setback, defeat, collapse
faith n
belief, trust, confidence
fault n
error, flaw, defect
favour v
support, assist, prefer
down, plume, quill
fee n
charge, cost, payment
feed n
nourishment, supply, sustenance
response, input, reaction
feel n
emotion, sensation, impression
fellow adj
companion, colleague, peer
figure v
represent, depict, illustrate
file v
store, record, catalog
finance n, v
funding, investment, capital
discovery, conclusion, result
firm n
company, business, corporation
fix n
repair, correction, adjustment
flame n
fire, blaze, glow
flash n, v
glimmer, burst, shine
flexible adj
adaptable, versatile, pliable
float v
hover, drift, glide
fold n
crease, bend, layer
folding adj
collapsible, bendable
following prep
subsequent, ensuing
pardon, excuse, absolve
former adj
previous, prior
luck, destiny, wealth
forward adj
advancing, onward, ahead
found v
discover, establish
free v
liberate, release, unshackle
liberty, independence, autonomy
regularity, occurrence, prevalence
fuel v
supply, nourish
fully adv
completely, entirely, wholly
operate, perform, work
fund n, v
finance, support, sponsor
essential, basic, primary
financing, backing, sponsorship
moreover, additionally, also
gain v, n
acquire, obtain, increase
gang n
group, crew, clique
produce, create, develop
genre n
category, type, style
govern v
rule, control, manage
grab v
seize, clutch, grasp
grade v
evaluate, assess, rank
gradually adv
slowly, progressively, steadily
grand adj
magnificent, impressive, splendid
grant v, n
provide, bestow, allow
guarantee v, n
ensure, promise, warranty
handle v, n
manage, control, grip
harm n, v
damage, injury, hurt
harmful adj
detrimental, damaging, injurious
listening, audition
heaven n
paradise, bliss, utopia
heel n
back, base
hell n
inferno, abyss
pause, waver, falter
high n
elevation, altitude, peak
hire n
employment, recruitment, engagement
hold n
grasp, grip, support
hollow adj
empty, void, vacant
holy adj
sacred, divine, blessed
honour n, v
respect, integrity, dignity
host v
entertain, accommodate, present
house v
accommodate, shelter
family, home, residence
accommodation, shelter, residence
humorous adj
funny, amusing, comical
humour n
wit, comedy, fun
hunt n
pursuit, chase, search
pursuit, tracking, stalking
hurt n
injury, pain, damage
ideal n
perfect, model, standard
demonstrate, depict, clarify
example, depiction, representation
creativity, vision, fantasy
impatient adj
restless, eager, anxious
imply v
suggest, indicate, hint
impose v
enforce, inflict, dictate
influence, affect, astonish
impressed adj
astonished, amazed, awed
inch n
centimeter, foot, yard
event, occurrence, episode
income n
earnings, revenue, profit
progressively, steadily, gradually
manufacturing, commercial, factory
inferm n
illness, ailment, disease
inform v
notify, advise, update
initial adj
preliminary, primary, introductory
initially adv
originally, at first, primarily
enterprise, action, drive
inner adj
internal, intrinsic, personal
understanding, perception, awareness
insist v
demand, assert, maintain
motivate, encourage, stimulate
set up, establish, configure
example, case, occurrence
organization, establishment, academy
organization, establishment, foundation
coverage, protection, assurance
intended adj
planned, aimed, designed
intense adj
extreme, severe, strong
internal adj
inner, domestic, intrinsic
explain, elucidate, clarify
break, disturb, halt
inquiry, examination, probe
expenditure, outlay, contribution
issue v
distribute, release, publish
joy n
happiness, delight, pleasure
decision, conclusion, assessment
junior adj
younger, subordinate
fairness, equity, righteousness
explain, validate, defend
labour n
work, effort, toil
scenery, view, panorama
largely adv
mainly, primarily, mostly
latest n
newest, most recent, up-to-date
launch v, n
initiate, commence, release
guidance, management, direction
league n
association, federation, alliance
lean v
tilt, incline, bend
leave n
vacation, departure
level v
equalize, flatten, adjust
permit, authorization, certification
limited adj
restricted, constrained, finite
line v
draw, mark, delineate
lively adj
animated, spirited, vibrant
load n, v
burden, cargo, freight
loan n
credit, advance, mortgage
logical adj
rational, reasonable, coherent
long-term adj, adv
sustained, enduring, lasting
loose adj
free, relaxed, slack
lord n
nobleman, aristocrat, gentleman
low n
minimal, slight, minor
lower v
reduce, diminish, lessen
lung n
organ, respiratory organ
preserve, sustain, uphold
bulk, mass, predominance
make n
create, produce, construct
map v
chart, outline, plan
mass n, adj
bulk, crowd, substantial
massive adj
huge, enormous, colossal
master n, v
expert, authority, controller, dominate
matching adj
complementary, corresponding, harmonious
material adj
physical, tangible, substantial
maximum adj, n
utmost, greatest, highest
means n
methods, ways, resources
calculation, assessment, evaluation
medium n
average, intermediary, means
melt v
dissolve, liquefy, soften
military adj, n
armed, martial, defense
element, compound, substance
minimum adj, n
least, smallest
official, leader, administrator
minor adj
insignificant, trivial, secondary
group, faction, segment
task, assignment, operation
error, blunder, oversight
mixed adj
blended, combined, assorted
model v
simulate, exemplify, represent
modify v
alter, adjust, change
monitor n, v
supervisor, observer, controller
moral adj, n
ethical, principled, virtuous
motor n, adj
engine, machine
mount v
climb, ascend, install
multiple adj
various, numerous, manifold
increase, augment, expand
enigmatic, cryptic, inscrutable
narrow v
restrict, limit, confine
domestic, governmental
neat adj
tidy, organized, smart
adverse, unfavorable, pessimistic
nerve n
courage, audacity, nerve
nonetheless, however, yet
bad dream, terror, ordeal
notion n
concept, idea, perception
numerous adj
many, countless, several
obey v
follow, comply, adhere
object v
oppose, challenge, contest
objective n, adj
goal, aim, impartial, unbiased
duty, responsibility, commitment
examination, scrutiny, inspection
watch, notice, perceive
obtain v
acquire, secure, gain
sometimes, intermittently, periodically
crime, wrongdoing, violation
offend v
insult, irritate, provoke
offensive adj
insulting, hurtful, disrespectful
administrator, representative, agent
beginning, commencement, initiation
function, manage, control
rival, adversary, competitor
oppose v
resist, contest, challenge
opposed adj
against, contrary, resistant
resistance, dissent, counteraction
organ n
instrument, component, part
origin n
source, beginning, root
otherwise adv
alternatively, if not, in other respects
result, consequence, effect
outer adj
external, outermost, peripheral
outline n, v
sketch, summary, plan
overall adj, adv
general, total, comprehensive
owe v
be indebted, be obligated
pace n, v
speed, rate, tempo
bundle, wrap, box
panel n
committee, board, group
legislature, assembly, congress
attendee, member, contributor
partly adv
somewhat, partially, to some extent
section, excerpt, corridor
patient adj
tolerant, understanding, calm
retirement fund, annuity
permanent adj
lasting, enduring, perpetual
permit v, n
allow, authorize, enable
viewpoint, outlook, standpoint
phase n
stage, period, step
event, occurrence, spectacle
theory, ideology, worldview
pick n
choice, selection, option
depict, illustrate, portray
pile n, v
stack, heap, accumulate, gather
pitch n
presentation, proposal, suggestion
plain adj
simple, clear, straightforward
plot v
design, scheme, outline
plus' adj, n, conj
additional, extra, furthermore
pointed adj
sharp, acute, direct
fame, renown, prominence
pose v
present, exhibit, display
place, situate, locate
location, situation, stance
own, hold, have
potential adj, n
possible, likely, latent
power v
control, influence, authority
praise n, v
commend, acclaim, applaud
pregnant adj
expecting, with child
arrangement, planning, setup
existence, attendance, availability
maintain, protect, conserve
price v
cost, charge, value
prime adj
main, chief, primary
rule, standard, guideline
print n
copy, reproduction, publication
importance, precedence, preference
confidentiality, secrecy, solitude
method, process, technique
handle, manage, operate
product, output, yield
expert, specialist, authority
advance, develop, improve
design, plan, propose
proof n
evidence, verification, confirmation
suggestion, offer, plan
suggest, recommend, offer
possibility, likelihood, expectation
safeguarding, defense, security
therapist, counselor
mental science, behavioral science
release, issue, edition
pupil n
student, learner
purchase n, v
buy, acquire, obtain
pure adj
unadulterated, pristine, clear
range v
variety, scope, spectrum
rank n, v
position, status, grade, classify, order
rapid adj
quick, swift, fast
rapidly adv
quickly, swiftly, promptly
rate v
evaluate, assess, appraise
raw adj
unprocessed, natural, crude
reach n
extent, scope, range
realistic adj
practical, pragmatic, feasible
logical, sensible, rational
recall v
remember, recollect, retrieve
regain, retrieve, restore
decrease, decline, cut
regard v, n
consider, respect, esteem
regional adj
local, territorial, provincial
register v, n
record, enroll, sign up
regret v, n
remorse, sorrow, regretfulness
rule, guideline, directive
comparatively, moderately, somewhat
relevant adj
pertinent, applicable, appropriate
relief n
ease, alleviation, comfort
rely v
depend, trust, count on
remark n, v
comment, observation, note
delegate, agent, typical
standing, status, prestige
necessity, prerequisite, condition
rescue v, n
save, retrieve, salvage
reserve n, v
book, save, set aside
resident n, adj
inhabitant, dweller, local
resist v
withstand, oppose, defy
settle, determine, solve
resort n
retreat, haven, refuge
retain v
keep, hold, preserve
reveal v
disclose, unveil, expose
rebellion, upheaval, transformation
reward n, v
prize, benefit, compensation
rhythm n
beat, tempo, cadence
rid v
remove, eliminate, free
root n
base, origin, source
round n
circle, sphere, cycle
routine adj
regular, habitual, customary
rub v
scrub, massage, polish
rubber n, adj
elastic, flexible
rural adj
countryside, pastoral, agrarian
rush v, n
hurry, dash, sprint
sample v
exemplify, illustrate, represent
moon, orbiter
satisfied adj
content, pleased, fulfilled
fulfill, please, content
saving n
economy, conservation, reserve
scale n
range, spectrum, extent
arrange, organize, plan
scheme n
plan, design, arrangement
scream v, n
shout, yell, cry
screen v
display, show, filter
sector n
area, division, field
secure v, adj
protect, ensure, safe
seek v
search, pursue, look for
select v
choose, pick, opt
choice, pick, option
self n
identity, individuality, ego
senior adj
elder, superior, older
sense v
perceive, comprehend, discern
sensitive adj
delicate, responsive, touchy
phrase, articulate, express
order, series, progression
meeting, gathering, conference
settle v
establish, resolve, reconcile
severe adj
harsh, extreme, serious
shade n
shadow, cover, shelter
shadow n
shade, silhouette, outline
shallow adj
superficial, trivial, slight
shame n
embarrassment, guilt, disgrace
shape v
form, mold, design
shelter n, v
refuge, haven, protection
shift v
change, move, transfer
ship v
send, transport, convey
shock n, v
surprise, jolt, stun
shocked adj
astonished, stunned, amazed
firing, gunning, blasting
shot n
picture, photograph, injection, hit
important, meaningful, notable
considerably, markedly, substantially
quiet, stillness, hush
silk n
satin, taffeta
sincere adj
genuine, honest, heartfelt
slave n
servant, vassal
slide v, n
glide, slip, slither
slight adj
minor, small, subtle
slip v
glide, slide, fall
slope n, v
incline, gradient, tilt
solar adj
sun-related, sunlight-based
somewhat adv
to some extent, moderately, fairly
soul n
spirit, essence, psyche
specialist n, adj
expert, authority, professional
type, kind, variety
speed v
accelerate, hasten, quicken
spiritual adj
immaterial, ethereal, transcendent
split v, n
divide, separate, sever
sponsor v, n
backer, supporter, patron
spot v
notice, detect, identify
spread n
distribution, expansion, range
stable adj
steady, secure, firm
stage v
present, exhibit, showcase
stand n
position, stance, posture
stare v
gaze, glare, look
status n
condition, situation, position
steady adj
stable, constant, even
steel n
metal, alloy
steep adj
sharp, abrupt, sheer
step v
tread, walk, stride
sticky adj
adhesive, clingy, tacky
stiff adj
rigid, inflexible, firm
stock n
supply, inventory, reserve
stream n
flow, current, brook
stretch v, n
extend, elongate, spread
strict adj
rigid, severe, harsh
strike v, n
hit, attack, clash, protest
organize, arrange, formulate
stuff v
fill, pack, load
subject adj
topic, theme, matter
submit v
present, hand in, yield
sum n, v
total, aggregate, amount
operation, procedure, intervention
enclose, encircle, encompass
enclosing, encompassing, nearby
survey v
examine, investigate, assess
suspect v, n
doubt, mistrust, question
swear v
vow, promise, curse
sweep v
clean, clear, brush
switch n
toggle, change, exchange
compassion, empathy, understanding
tale n
story, narrative, fable
tank n
container, vessel, reservoir
target v
aim, focus, direct
tear' v, n
rip, split, cry, weep
rip, hole
term v
define, designate
treatment, remedy, counseling
threat n
danger, risk, menace
intimidate, menace, endanger
thus adv
therefore, consequently, hence
time v
spend, allocate, utilize
title v
name, label, designate
tone n
pitch, timbre, inflection
tough adj
strong, resilient, durable
track v
follow, monitor, trace
transfer v, n
convey, move, transmit
convert, change, alter
change, shift, conversion
trial n
test, experiment, examination
trip v
stumble, falter, slip
tropical adj
exotic, warm, lush
disturb, inconvenience, vex
truly adv
genuinely, sincerely, really
trust n, v
confidence, reliance, faith
try n
attempt, effort, endeavor
tune n
melody, harmony, strain
tunnel n
passage, conduit, channel
finally, eventually, in the end
unaware, oblivious, insensible
unforeseen, surprising, astonishing
unique adj
distinct, unparalleled, singular
cosmos, creation, existence
unknown adj
unfamiliar, obscure, unidentified
upper adj
higher, superior, elevated
upwards adv
up, higher, aloft
urban adj
metropolitan, civic, municipal
urge v
encourage, prompt, stimulate
value v
worth, significance, importance
vary v
differ, change, fluctuate
vast adj
immense, extensive, enormous
venue n
location, site, place
very adj
extremely, exceedingly, highly
via prep
through, by, along
triumph, win, conquest
aggression, brutality, force
virtual adj
digital, simulated, online
vision n
sight, perception, foresight
visual adj
graphic, optical, pictorial
vital adj
essential, crucial, critical
nutrient, supplement
volume n
capacity, amount, magnitude
wage n
salary, pay, remuneration
way adv
manner, method, style
flaw, vulnerability, shortcoming
wealth n
affluence, prosperity, riches
wealthy adj
affluent, prosperous, rich
whereas conj
while, although
wherever conj
anywhere, everywhere
whisper v, n
murmur, murmur, hush
whom pron
who, that
widely adv
extensively, broadly, generally
nature, fauna, ecosystem
willing adj
eager, inclined, ready
twist, coil, curl
wire n
cable, thread, line
wise adj
sensible, judicious, prudent
witness n, v
observer, bystander, testify
worse n
inferior, poorer, less favorable
worst n
least, poorest, most unfavorable
worth n
value, merit, significance
wound n, v
injury, lesion, hurt
wrap v
enclose, cover, encase
wrong n
mistake, error, fault
yet conj
however, nevertheless
zone n
area, region, sector
absorb v.
soak up, take in, assimilate
abstract adj.
theoretical, conceptual, intangible
accent n.
dialect, emphasis, inflection
unintentionally, inadvertently
adapt, adjust, fit
achieve, complete, fulfill
bookkeeper, auditor, financial analyst
precision, correctness, exactness
accurately adv.
precisely, correctly, exactly
acid n.
sour, caustic, sharp
initiate, trigger, start
dependency, habit, obsession
furthermore, moreover, also
adequate adj.
sufficient, acceptable, satisfactory
adequately adv.
sufficiently, properly, satisfactorily
adjust v.
modify, alter, adapt
affordable adj.
reasonable, economical, budget-friendly
farming, cultivation, agronomy
AIDS n.
HIV, immunodeficiency
alien n.
foreigner, outsider, extraterrestrial
alongside prep.
beside, next to, together with
altogether adv.
completely, entirely, wholly
emergency vehicle, rescue vehicle
amusing adj.
entertaining, funny, humorous
analyst n.
examiner, evaluator, researcher
forebear, predecessor
cartoon, motion, graphics
annually adv.
yearly, each year, per annum
expect, foresee, predict
anxiety n.
worry, concern, unease
apology n.
excuse, regret, remorse
candidate, contender, seeker
suitably, properly, fittingly
arrow n.
dart, projectile, indicator
artwork n.
illustration, design, piece
aside adv.
apart, aside, away
asset n.
resource, advantage, property
assign v.
allocate, designate, appoint
help, support, aid
presumption, belief, hypothesis
assure v.
guarantee, ensure, confirm
amazing, surprising, remarkable
connection, bond, link
auction n.
bidding, sale, tender
audio adj.
acoustic, sonic
automatic adj.
self-operating, mechanical, robotic
instinctively, spontaneously, effortlessly
consciousness, recognition, understanding
awkward adj.
clumsy, uncomfortable, embarrassing
badge n.
emblem, insignia, token
balanced adj.
equitable, stable, proportionate
ballet n.
dance, performance, choreography
balloon n.
blimp, airship
barely adv.
hardly, scarcely, just
bargain n.
deal, agreement, transaction
cellar, lower level
basket n.
container, receptacle
bat n.
racket, club
beneficial adj.
advantageous, helpful, useful
beside prep.
next to, alongside, near
besides prep., adv.
in addition, moreover, furthermore
bias n.
prejudice, partiality, favoritism
bid n., v.
offer, proposal
biological adj.
organic, living
blanket n.
cover, quilt, throw
blow n.
hit, strike, impact
bold adj.
brave, daring, courageous
bombing n.
attack, assault, strike
booking n.
reservation, appointment, arrangement
boost v., n.
enhance, increase, elevate
bound adj.
tied, destined, obligated
brick n.
block, tile
briefly adv.
concise, succinct, shortly
announcer, presenter, host
broadly adv.
generally, widely, extensively
bug n.
error, flaw, defect
cabin n.
hut, lodge, shelter
canal n.
waterway, channel, conduit
candle n.
light, taper, wick
carbon n.
coal, graphite, soot
casual adj.
informal, relaxed, laid-back
cave n.
grotto, cavern, hollow
confidence, assurance, conviction
document, credential, diploma
demanding, tough, difficult
tournament, contest, competition
charming adj.
delightful, enchanting, attractive
chase v., n.
pursue, follow, hunt
cheek n.
face, jaw
cheer v., n.
applaud, encourage, rejoice
choir n.
chorus, ensemble, vocal group
chop v.
cut, slice, sever
circuit n.
loop, route, track
culture, society, advancement
clarify v.
explain, elucidate, illuminate
categorize, sort, label
clerk n.
assistant, secretary, administrator
cliff n.
precipice, escarpment, bluff
clinic n.
hospital, infirmary, medical center
clip n.
fastener, holder, attachment
chance, accident, fluke
accumulator, gatherer, curator
colony n.
settlement, outpost, territory
colourful adj.
vibrant, vivid, bright
comic adj., n.
humorous, funny, amusing
leader, chief, director
relative, analogous, similar
fulfillment, conclusion, achievement
compose v.
create, formulate, devise
creator, arranger, songwriter
mixture, combination, blend
thorough, extensive, all-encompassing
include, consist of, contain
compulsory adj.
mandatory, required, obligatory
concrete adj., n.
tangible, solid, real
confess v.
admit, acknowledge, disclose
bewilderment, perplexity, uncertainty
therefore, thus, as a result
preservation, protection, safeguarding
significant, substantial, notable
significantly, substantially, markedly
reliably, steadily, uniformly
plot, scheme, intrigue
consult v.
advise, confer, discuss
advisor, expert, specialist
use, expenditure, utilization
debatable, contentious, disputed
dispute, debate, disagreement
ease, comfort, accessibility
agreement, practice, custom
traditional, standard, typical
convey v.
communicate, express, transmit
convincing adj.
persuasive, compelling, cogent
cope v.
manage, handle, deal
company, enterprise, firm
hallway, passage, aisle
table, surface, workstation
protection, extent, range
crack v., n.
break, fracture, split
craft n.
skill, art, trade
imagination, innovation, originality
critically adv.
essentially, fundamentally, importantly
cruise n., v.
voyage, journey, sail
cue n.
signal, hint, prompt
curious adj.
inquisitive, interested, eager
syllabus, program, course outline
cute adj.
adorable, charming, delightful
dairy n., adj.
milk, cheese, cream
dare v.
challenge, confront, defy
shadow, gloom, obscurity
repository, archive, data store
due date, cutoff
deadly adj.
fatal, lethal, dangerous
dealer n.
distributor, seller, trader
deck n.
platform, level, floor
protector, guardian
delete v.
remove, erase, eliminate
republic, self-government, popular rule
democratic adj.
representative, participatory
exhibition, presentation, display
depart v.
leave, exit, go away
dependent adj.
reliant, subordinate, contingent
deposit n.
payment, contribution, installment
sadness, gloom, despondency
derive v.
obtain, extract, deduce
urgently, frantically, hopelessly
devastation, annihilation, ruin
resolve, perseverance, tenacity
devote v.
commit, dedicate, allocate
differ v.
vary, contrast, diverge
impairment, handicap, incapacity
disabled adj.
impaired, incapacitated
dispute, conflict, contention
let down, frustrate, dishearten
letdown, disillusionment, setback
dissuade, deter, dishearten
chaos, disruption, confusion
distant adj.
remote, far-off, faraway
distinct adj.
clear, unique, different
differentiate, discern, identify
divert, sidetrack, disturb
disturb v.
interrupt, disrupt, unsettle
dive v., n.
plunge, descend, submerge
diverse adj.
varied, assorted, diverse
variety, multiplicity, heterogeneity
divorce n., v.
separation, dissolution
dominant adj.
prevailing, controlling, influential
contribution, gift, grant
dot n.
point, spot, mark
downtown n., adj., adv.
city center, urban area
significantly, considerably, profoundly
drought n.
dryness, aridity, water shortage
dull adj.
boring, tedious, bland
dump v.
discard, unload, drop
length, period, span
dynamic adj.
energetic, lively, changing
finance, commerce, trade
financial analyst, economic expert, market analyst
editorial adj.
publishing, journalistic
effectively, productively, proficiently
elbow n.
joint, bend
technology, gadgets, devices
elegant adj.
graceful, stylish, sophisticated
elementary adj.
basic, fundamental, primary
remove, eradicate, abolish
embrace v.
hug, accept, adopt
release, discharge, output
sentimentally, affectively, passionately
empire n.
kingdom, realm, dominion
enjoyable adj.
pleasant, delightful, entertaining
amusing, enjoyable, engaging
businessperson, innovator, founder
wrapper, casing, cover
equip v.
furnish, supply, outfit
equivalent n., adj.
equal, comparable, similar
era n.
period, age, epoch
erupt v.
burst, explode, break out
fundamentally, basically, primarily
ethic n.
morality, principle, standard
ethnic adj.
cultural, racial, national
assessment, appraisal, analysis
evident adj.
obvious, clear, apparent
development, progression, growth
evolve v.
develop, progress, advance
exceed v.
surpass, outstrip, transcend
anomaly, deviation, irregularity
excessive adj.
immoderate, extreme, extravagant
exclude v.
omit, leave out, rule out
exhibit v., n.
display, show, present
exit n.
departure, egress
exotic adj.
unusual, rare, foreign
growth, increase, development
skill, knowledge, proficiency
exploit v.
utilize, harness, capitalize on
revelation, disclosure, unveiling
expansion, prolongation, addition
extensive adj.
comprehensive, vast, broad
thoroughly, widely, broadly
extract n.
extract, essence, concentrate
fabric n.
material, textile, cloth
fabulous adj.
fantastic, marvelous, wonderful
failed adj.
unsuccessful, ineffective, abortive
fake adj.
false, counterfeit, imitation
fame n.
renown, notoriety, celebrity
fantasy n.
imagination, dream, illusion
fare n.
mouse, rodent
federal adj.
national, central
fever n.
illness, condition, ailment
fireman, firewoman, rescuer
pyrotechnic, rocket, display
firm adj.
solid, strong, stable
firmly adj.
strongly, securely, resolutely
flavour n.
taste, savor, essence
fond adj.
affectionate, devoted, attached
fool n.
idiot, simpleton, buffoon
forbid v.
prohibit, ban, restrict
forecast n., v.
prediction, outlook, projection
format n.
structure, arrangement, layout
structure, configuration, arrangement
formerly adv.
previously, once, earlier
fortunate adj.
lucky, blessed, favored
forum n.
discussion, conference, platform
fossil n.
remnant, relic
base, groundwork, establishment
founder n.
creator, originator, initiator
portion, segment, division
piece, section, part
structure, system, scheme
fraud n.
deception, scam, trickery
freely adv.
openly, willingly, without restriction
frequent adj.
common, regular, repeated
fulfil v.
accomplish, achieve, execute
full-time adj./adv.
permanent, steady
essentially, primarily, basically
furious adj.
angry, enraged, irate
gaming n.
playing, entertainment, competition
gay adj.
homosexual, joyful
gender n.
sex, identity, classification
gene n.
hereditary unit, DNA segment
genetic adj.
hereditary, inherited, biological
genius n.
prodigy, mastermind, virtuoso
genuine adj.
authentic, real, sincere
genuinely adv.
truly, sincerely, authentically
gesture n.
sign, motion, indication
gig n.
performance, job, engagement
internationalization, integration
globe n.
sphere, world, orb
golden adj.
brilliant, radiant, splendid
virtue, kindness, benevolence
gorgeous adj.
beautiful, stunning, lovely
administrator, leader, director
graphic adj.
visual, illustrative, pictorial
illustrations, designs, visuals
greatly adv.
significantly, considerably, immensely
hothouse, conservatory
grocery n.
supermarket, food store, convenience store
rule, principle, standard
habitat n.
environment, ecosystem, dwelling
harbour n.
port, refuge, shelter
main office, central office, base
heal v.
cure, mend, restore
medical care, health services, treatment
helmet n.
headgear, protective gear
hence adv.
therefore, thus, consequently
herb n.
plant, spice
hidden adj.
concealed, secret, obscure
highway n.
motorway, expressway, freeway
hilarious adj.
funny, amusing, entertaining
hip n.
cool, trendy, fashionable
chronicler, biographer, researcher
homeless adj.
destitute, vagrant, transient
honesty n.
integrity, truthfulness, sincerity
hook n.
clasp, catch, fastener
hopefully adv.
optimistically, expectantly
hunger n.
appetite, craving, starvation
theory, assumption, proposition
icon n.
symbol, emblem, representation
ID n.
identification, identity, credential
identical adj.
same, equivalent, indistinguishable
deception, mirage, fantasy
migration, resettlement
immune adj.
resistant, protected
execute, apply, enforce
suggestion, inference, consequence
motivation, encouragement, stimulus
include, integrate, combine
incorrect adj.
wrong, erroneous, inaccurate
freedom, autonomy, self-sufficiency
index n.
list, catalog, directory
sign, signal, hint
inevitable adj.
unavoidable, inescapable, certain
inevitably adv.
unavoidably, necessarily
infer v.
deduce, conclude, derive
price rise, cost increase
info n.
data, details, knowledge
framework, foundation, system
resident, dweller, occupant
inherit v.
receive, acquire, take over
ink n.
dye, pigment
advancement, improvement, modernization
innovative adj.
creative, inventive, original
input n.
contribution, data, feedback
insert v.
add, place, introduce
examiner, investigator, auditor
setup, establishment
instant adj.
immediate, prompt, quick
instantly adv.
immediately, promptly, directly
combine, unify, merge
cerebral, scholarly, academic
engage, communicate, connect
communication, engagement, interplay
explanation, analysis, understanding
period, gap, break
invade v.
attack, encroach, infiltrate
incursion, attack, assault
shareholder, backer, financier
isolate v.
separate, detach, quarantine
isolated adj.
remote, secluded, solitary
jail n., v.
prison, detention, confinement
jet n.
aircraft, plane, fighter
joint adj., n.
shared, combined, united
reporting, news coverage, broadcasting
jury n.
panel, tribunal, committee
kit n.
set, collection, package
ladder n.
staircase, step, rung
landing n.
arrival, touchdown
lane n.
path, route, track
lately adv.
recently, lately, currently
leaflet n.
brochure, pamphlet, flyer
legend n.
myth, tale, fable
lens n.
focal point, magnifier
duration, lifespan
illumination, brightness, radiance
likewise adv.
similarly, also, in the same way
restriction, constraint, drawback
literally adv.
exactly, precisely, truly
literary adj.
poetic, fictional, scholarly
litre n.
gallon, quart, millilitre
litter n.
trash, waste, refuse, offspring
logo n.
emblem, symbol, trademark
lottery n.
raffle, sweepstakes
loyal adj.
faithful, devoted, steadfast
lyric n.
verse, stanza, poem
splendid, grand, superb
make-up n.
cosmetics, foundation, composition
making n.
creation, production, construction
produce, create, fabricate
production, fabrication, assembly
race, contest, event
margin n.
border, edge, limit
marker n.
pen, highlighter, indicator
martial adj.
military, combative, aggressive
mate n., v.
friend, companion, partner
mayor n.
chief, leader, head
technician, repairman
mechanical adj.
automated, robotic, technical
system, process, structure
medal n.
award, decoration, honor
treatment, remedy, drug
affiliation, association, enrollment
memorable adj.
unforgettable, remarkable, notable
analogy, symbol, figure of speech
miner n.
excavator, digger
miserable adj.
unhappy, wretched, forlorn
mode n.
method, manner, style
modest adj.
humble, unassuming, moderate
monster n.
beast, creature, fiend
monthly adj.
periodic, regular
memorial, landmark, edifice
moreover adv.
furthermore, additionally, likewise
loan, lien, advance
mosque n.
shrine, temple
motion n.
movement, action, gesture
inspire, encourage, stimulate
motivating adj.
inspiring, encouraging, stimulating
myth n.
legend, fable, tale
naked adj.
bare, exposed, uncovered
nasty adj.
disgusting, unpleasant, vile
guidance, direction, routing
nearby adj., adv.
close, adjacent, proximate
requirement, need, obligation
bargain, mediate, discuss
discussion, bargaining, dialogue
neutral adj.
impartial, unbiased, objective
newly adv.
recently, freshly, just
norm n.
standard, criterion, benchmark
journal, diary, pad
author, writer, storyteller
nowadays adv.
currently, presently, at present
nursing adj.
caring, supportive, attentive
nourishment, sustenance
obesity n.
overweight, corpulence, fatness
witness, spectator, onlooker
barrier, hindrance, impediment
profession, job, employment
occupy v.
inhabit, engage, fill
criminal, wrongdoer, lawbreaker
ongoing adj.
continuing, current, ongoing
openly adv.
frankly, candidly, publicly
opera n.
musical, performance, show
manager, controller, conductor
optimistic adj.
hopeful, positive, sanguine
ensemble, band, symphony
organic adj.
natural, biological
outfit n.
attire, ensemble, costume
output n.
result, yield, production
exceptional, remarkable, excellent
conquer, defeat, surmount
overnight adv.
suddenly, unexpectedly
overseas adv., adj.
abroad, foreign
possession, control, title
oxygen n.
air, gas
packet n.
bundle, parcel, package
palm n.
hand, tree
panic n.
fear, anxiety, alarm
parade n.
procession, display, exhibition
parallel adj., n.
similar, analogous, comparable
involvement, engagement, contribution
collaboration, alliance, cooperation
part-time adj./adv.
temporary, casual, freelance
passionate adj.
enthusiastic, fervent, zealous
code, key, passphrase
tolerance, endurance, perseverance
pause v., n.
interrupt, halt, break
peer n.
colleague, equal, counterpart
penalty n.
punishment, fine, sanction
discern, recognize, detect
awareness, insight, understanding
forever, eternally, indefinitely
pill n.
tablet, capsule, medication
pity n.
compassion, sympathy, sorrow
positioning, arrangement, allocation
portion n.
part, piece, segment
possibly, likely, feasibly
precede v.
antecede, forerun, predate
precious adj.
valuable, cherished, treasured
precise adj.
exact, accurate, specific
precisely adv.
exactly, accurately, specifically
foreseeable, expected, certain
choice, inclination, liking
pride n.
self-esteem, dignity, honor
primarily adv.
mainly, chiefly, predominantly
principal adj.
main, primary, chief
prior adj.
previous, earlier, preceding
likelihood, chance, odds
probable adj.
likely, plausible, possible
proceed v.
continue, advance, progress
coding, software development, scripting
advancing, forward-looking, reformist
forbid, ban, restrict
promising adj.
encouraging, hopeful, promising
advancement, elevation, marketing
prompt v.
encourage, stimulate, provoke
ratio, fraction, percentage
protein n.
nutrient, enzyme, peptide
demonstrator, activist, campaigner
mental, emotional, cognitive
advertising, promotion, exposure
printing, issuing, releasing
punk n.
rebel, anarchist, nonconformist
purely adv.
completely, solely, entirely
pursuit n.
chase, quest, search
puzzle n.
enigma, conundrum, mystery
survey, form, poll
racial adj.
ethnic, cultural
racism n.
prejudice, discrimination
racist adj., n.
bigoted, prejudiced
emission, discharge
rail n.
track, bar, beam
random adj.
arbitrary, haphazard, chance
rat n.
rodent, informant
rating n.
evaluation, assessment, score
reasonably adv.
fairly, moderately, quite
rebuild v.
restore, reconstruct, renovate
recipient, addressee
decline, downturn, slump
reckon v.
believe, think, estimate
acknowledgment, identification, appreciation
restoration, recuperation, healing
recruit v., n.
hire, enlist, engage
hiring, staffing, enrollment
referee n.
umpire, adjudicator, official
refugee n.
asylum seeker, displaced person
enrollment, sign-up, subscription
control, manage, govern
strengthen, bolster, support
relieve v.
ease, alleviate, lessen
relieved adj.
comforted, reassured, eased
remarkable adj.
extraordinary, notable, impressive
remarkably adv.
extraordinarily, exceptionally, significantly
accounting, documentation, narration
resign v.
quit, leave, step down
determination, decision, solution
restore v.
revive, recover, reinstate
limit, confine, constrain
limitation, constraint, regulation
retail n.
commerce, merchandising
withdrawal, cessation, exit
revenue n.
income, earnings, profit
review, amendment, alteration
ridiculous adj.
absurd, preposterous, laughable
risky adj.
hazardous, perilous, dangerous
rival n., adj.
competitor, opponent, adversary
rob v.
steal, thieve, plunder
robbery n.
theft, burglary, larceny
rocket n.
missile, spacecraft, projectile
romance n.
love story, affection, passion
rose n.
flower, bloom
roughly adv.
approximately, about, nearly
ruin v., n.
destroy, wreck, spoil
contentment, fulfillment, pleasure
scandal n.
controversy, disgrace, outrage
scare v., n.
frighten, alarm, terrify
situation, outline, plan
scholar n.
academic, researcher, intellectual
grant, fellowship, award
scratch v., n.
scrape, mark, score
testing, evaluation, assessment
seeker n.
searcher, explorer, investigator
seminar n.
workshop, conference, symposium
settler n.
colonist, pioneer, inhabitant
severely adv.
harshly, seriously, critically
sexy adj.
attractive, alluring, appealing
shaped adj.
formed, molded, designed
shocking adj.
astounding, startling, surprising
shore n.
coast, bank, waterfront
deficiency, lack, scarcity
shortly adv.
soon, briefly, in a moment
short-term adj.
temporary, brief, immediate
sibling n.
brother, sister, relative
autograph, sign, mark
importance, meaning, relevance
skilled adj.
expert, proficient, talented
skull n.
cranium, head
slogan n.
motto, catchphrase
so-called adj.
alleged, purported, nominal
somehow adv.
in some way, in a way
sometime adv.
occasionally, at times, now and then
refined, cultured, advanced
spare adj.
extra, additional, reserve
focus, concentrate, hone
specify v.
define, detail, clarify
impressive, stunning, remarkable
viewer, onlooker, audience
theorize, conjecture, hypothesize
theory, conjecture, assumption
spice n.
flavor, seasoning, condiment
spill v.
overflow, pour, shed
spite n.
malice, resentment, spitefulness
spoil v.
ruin, damage, pamper
representative, spokesperson
representative, spokesperson, advocate
representative, spokesperson
support, backing, funding
sporting adj.
athletic, competitive, recreational
stall n.
stand, booth, stop
stance n.
position, viewpoint, attitude
starve v.
famine, suffer, deprive
steadily adv.
consistently, continuously, regularly
steam n.
vapor, mist
encourage, provoke, inspire
enhance, reinforce, boost
strictly adv.
rigorously, firmly, exclusively
stroke n.
hit, blow, attack
stunning adj.
breathtaking, remarkable, impressive
subsequent adj.
following, later, ensuing
afterward, later, then
suburb n.
outskirts, residential area, periphery
pain, distress, agony
sufficient adj.
adequate, enough, ample
adequately, sufficiently
super adj.
excellent, outstanding, fantastic
surgeon n.
doctor, physician, specialist
existence, endurance, persistence
survivor, fighter, overcomer
suspend v.
halt, pause, defer
eco-friendly, viable, renewable
swallow v.
gulp, ingest, consume
compassionate, understanding, caring
tackle v.
address, confront, deal with
tag n., v.
label, marker, identifier
tap v., n.
hit, touch, strike
digital, innovative, advanced
teens n.
youth, adolescents, teenagers
temple n.
shrine, sanctuary
briefly, momentarily, for a time
inclination, propensity, trend
tension n.
strain, stress, pressure
station, hub, terminus
terms n.
conditions, stipulations, provisions
terribly adv.
extremely, very, awfully
terrify v.
frighten, scare, alarm
region, area, domain
terror n.
fear, dread, horror
violence, extremism, militancy
extremist, militant
testing n.
examination, assessment, trial
manual, guide, reference book
theft n.
burglary, larceny, robbery
counselor, psychologist, psychotherapist
thesis n.
dissertation, proposition, argument
thorough adj.
comprehensive, exhaustive, meticulous
thoroughly adv.
completely, entirely, fully
thumb n.
digit, appendage
timing n.
scheduling, coordination
tissue n.
fabric, material
ton n.
weight, measure, load
tonne n.
metric ton, ton
competition, contest, championship
trace v.
follow, track, monitor
trading n.
commerce, exchange, dealing
tragedy n.
catastrophe, disaster, misfortune
tragic adj.
sorrowful, disastrous, lamentable
trait n.
characteristic, feature, quality
convey, communicate, transfer
conveyance, transit, transport
trap v., n.
snare, catch, deceive
wealth, riches, fortune
tribe n.
clan, group, community
trigger v.
activate, initiate, provoke
trillion number
thousand billion
troop n.
group, squad, unit
tsunami n.
tidal wave, seismic wave
ultimate adj.
final, supreme, utmost
intolerable, unreasonable, unsatisfactory
doubt, ambiguity, unpredictability
undergo v.
experience, endure, face
take on, assume, embark on
unfold v.
reveal, disclose, develop
unlucky, regrettable, adverse
unite v.
combine, merge, join
unity n.
harmony, cohesion, solidarity
universal adj.
global, general, widespread
urgent adj.
critical, pressing, immediate
usage n.
application, employment, utilization
useless adj.
pointless, futile, ineffective
valid adj.
legitimate, sound, acceptable
diversity, change, alteration
vertical adj.
upright, perpendicular, erect
perspective, standpoint, angle
visa n.
permit, authorization
visible adj.
apparent, clear, noticeable
voluntary adj.
optional, discretionary
voting n.
polling, balloting, election
wander v.
roam, drift, meander
warming n.
heating, increase, rise
weekly adj.
regular, periodic
weird adj.
strange, unusual, bizarre
welfare n.
well-being, benefit, assistance
wheat n.
grain, cereal
whoever pron.
anyone, whoever
widespread adj.
common, prevalent, extensive
wisdom n.
insight, sagacity, prudence
remove, retract, pull back
staff, personnel, labor force
office, environment, workplace
seminar, class, training
worm n.
larva, maggot, caterpillar
wrist n.
forearm, joint