English / IELTS vocabulary
vocabulary all the words that are used in a particular book, subject, etc.
Accurate |
correct |
Achieve |
accomplish |
Active |
energetic |
Adamant |
firm |
Add |
increase |
Adequate |
sufficient |
Aggressive |
assertive |
Aid |
help |
Always |
forever |
Amateur |
beginner |
Amazing |
fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary,
incredible, unbelievable, improbable |
Ambitious |
aspiring |
Anger |
enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden |
Angry |
mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused,
inflamed |
Answer |
reply, respond, retort, acknowledge, Respond |
Approve |
accept |
Arrive |
reach |
Ask |
put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate,
examine, quiz , question, inquire of, seek information from |
Authentic |
genuine |
Awful |
atrocious , Terrible, Abominable, Dreadful, bad, poor, unpleasant |
Bad |
contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable, evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt,
sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious,
unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper,
inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, unfriendly,
irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong,
noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious,
base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable |
Bashful |
shy, timid |
Beautiful |
dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant,
fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious,
heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling, pretty, lovely,
handsome, attractive, gorgeous |
Before |
prior, earlier |
Begin |
commence, inaugurate, originate, start, open, launch, initiate |
Beginning |
start, initiate |
Believe |
trust, accept |
Below |
under, lower |
Beneficial |
helpful, useful |
Best |
finest, choice |
Big |
huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, large, sizable, grand,
great, tall, mammoth, astronomical,
ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous,
Huge, Enormous, Humongous, Substantial |
Birth |
beginning |
Blend |
combine, mix |
Bottom |
base, foundation |
Brave |
plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty,
mettlesome, courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid |
Break |
Rupture, Fracture, Shatter, burst, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize |
Brief |
short, concise |
Bright |
shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid,
colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted,
smart, intellectual |
Buy |
purchase |
Calm |
Serene, Peace, Tranquil, quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, smooth,
composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof |
Chilly |
cool, nippy |
Chubby |
plump, pudgy |
Clarify |
explain, simplify |
Close |
near, imminent |
Coarse |
bumpy, rough |
Come |
approach, advance, near, arrive, reach, Arrive |
Comical |
amusing, funny |
Complex |
complicated |
Confine |
contain, enclose |
Conflict |
fight, battle, struggle |
Conform |
comply, submit |
Connect |
join, link, attach |
Cool |
icy, frigid, chilly, cold, frosty, wintry |
Correct |
accurate, right |
Courage |
bravery, valor |
Courteous |
polite, civil |
Cranky |
cross, irritable |
Crazy |
insane, daft, mad |
Crooked |
bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag |
Cruel |
mean, heartless |
Cry |
shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl |
Cut |
slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce, gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve,
cleave |
Dangerous |
perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe, Precarious |
Daring |
bold, audacious |
Dark |
shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad |
Decide |
choose, resolve, determine, settle |
Deduct |
subtract, remove |
Defend |
protect, shield |
Definite |
clear, distinct, obvious, certain, sure, positive, determined |
Defy |
resist, challenge |
Delicate |
fragile, dainty |
Delicious |
savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful,
enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite, Titbit |
Describe |
recount, represent, report, record, portray, characterize, picture, narrate,
relate |
Despise |
hate, detest, loathe |
Destitute |
poor, penniless |
Destroy |
Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish |
Deter |
hinder, prevent |
Determined |
sure, convinced |
Difference |
dissimilarity, incompatibility,
disagreement, inequity, contrast |
Dirty |
soiled, messy (Dirty Synonym) |
Disagree |
differ, dispute |
Dispute |
debate, oppose |
Diverse |
different, distinct |
Divide |
separate, split |
Do |
execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain |
Docile |
tame, gentle |
Dubious |
doubtful, questionable |
Dull |
lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious , wearisome, listless, expressionless,
plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary, boring, tiring,, tiresome, uninteresting,
slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative |
Dumb |
stupid, dense |
Eager |
keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to |
Easy |
simple |
Encourage |
promote, support, urge |
End |
stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance |
English |
Synonyms for IELTS |
Enjoy |
luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like, appreciate, delight in, be
pleased, indulge in |
Enlarge |
expand, magnify |
Enormous |
vast, immense, colossal (Big Synonym) |
Explain |
define, interpret, justify, account for, elaborate, clarify |
Fair |
just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest |
Fall |
drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble |
False |
spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious, fake,
fraudulent, counterfeit |
Famous |
eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious, well-known, renowned,
celebrated, famed |
Fast |
quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly,
quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously,
like a flash |
Fat |
stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy,
chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine |
Fatal |
deadly, mortal, killing |
Fatigue |
tire, exhaust |
Fear |
fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic,
apprehension |
Fiction |
fantasy, untruth, myth |
Fill |
load, pack |
Fly |
soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise |
Fraction |
part, portion, segment |
Frigid |
freezing, frosty |
Frivolous |
trivial, unimportant, silly |
Funny |
humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly, Hilarious |
Furious |
angry, enraged, infuriated |
Future |
coming, tomorrow |
Gain |
acquire, obtain |
Gaudy |
showy, garish, vulgar |
Gaunt |
scrawny, skinny, thin |
Generous |
giving, selfless, big-hearted |
Get |
rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by,
regain, salvage ,acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score,
accumulate, win, earn |
Go |
recede, depart, fade, disappear, move, travel, proceed |
Good |
reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous,
expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable, beneficial,
splendid, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb,
respectable, edifying ,excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous,
qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly,
gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory,
well-behaved, obedient, honorable |
Great |
outstanding, remarkable, Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty |
Great |
noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful,
much, mighty |
Gross |
improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous,
shameful, uncouth, obscene, low |
Handy |
useful, convenient, skillful |
Happy |
joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful,
overjoyed, Jaunty , pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated |
Hate |
dislike, disapprove, abominate, despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor |
Have |
hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget,
occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy |
Help |
wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet, Relieve, aid,
assist, support, encourage, back |
Hide |
screen, shroud, veil, conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage |
High |
elevated, lofty |
Huge |
vast, immense, great (Big Synonym) |
Humble |
modest, unpretentious |
Humiliate |
embarrass, disgrace, dishonor |
Hurry |
rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle |
Hurt |
damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain |
Idea |
understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief, thought, concept, conception, notion |
Identical |
alike, duplicate |
Immaculate |
spotless, pure |
Important |
significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable,
well-known, Notable, necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable,
essential |
Inferior |
lesser, substandard |
Infuriate |
enrage, agitate, provoke |
Ingenious |
clever, creative, original |
Innocent |
guiltless, blameless |
Interesting |
fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited,
attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, though-provoking, challenging,
inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining,
piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping,
arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting,
bewitching, appealing |
Intolerant |
bigoted, prejudiced |
Irrelevant |
inappropriate, unrelated |
Join |
connect, unite, link |
Jolly |
merry, jovial, joyful |
Jubilant |
overjoyed, delighted, elated |
Keep |
hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support, save, protect,
guard |
Kill |
slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish |
Lazy |
indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish |
Least |
fewest, minimum, smallest |
Little |
tiny, small, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky,
cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute |
Logical |
sensible, sane, rational |
Long |
Lengthy |
Look |
Gaze, Glance, Peek, Glimpse, Stare, Leer |
Look |
gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse,
stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold,
observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer,
eye, gawk, peruse, explore |
Love |
like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship,
appreciate, savor, Adore |
Luxurious |
extravagant, elegant |
Magnify |
expand, enlarge, exaggerate |
Make |
effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get,
create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate,
manufacture, produce, build, develop, do |
Mark |
label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign,
note, heed, notice, designate |
Meager |
scanty, sparse, poor |
Mean |
unkind, malicious, nasty |
Militant |
combative, aggressive, warlike |
Minor |
lesser, inferior, secondary |
Mirth |
merriment, fun, laughter |
Mischievous |
waggish, impish, sportive, prankish, playful, naughty, roguish |
Moderate |
temperate, lenient, medium |
Moody |
temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish,
irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy |
Move |
hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey,
trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter,
hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate,
waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge, plod, go, creep, crawl, inch,
poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug,
trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail,
streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper,
scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry |
Mysterious |
elusive, occult, secret |
Naughty |
bad, disobedient, wrong |
Neat |
clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized,
super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely |
New |
fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent |
Nonchalant |
indifferent, lackadaisical, blase |
Normal |
ordinary, typical, usual |
Obey |
mind, heed, comply |
Observe |
examine, study, scrutinize |
Obsolete |
extinct, dated, antiquated |
Old |
primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty,
obsolete, extinct , feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated,
ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passé, veteran,
mature, venerable |
Optional |
voluntary, elective |
Ordinary |
usual, average |
Outrageous |
preposterous, shocking |
Part |
portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment |
Place |
space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence,
dwelling, set, site, station, status, state, Draw, Map, Diagram, Procedure,
Method, Blueprint |
Plan |
plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention,
device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint |
Polite |
gracious, refined, courteous |
Poor |
destitute, needy, impoverished |
Popular |
well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite, celebrated, common, current |
Portion |
part, segment, piece |
Predicament |
quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, spot, scrape, jam |
Prompt |
punctual, timely |
Proud |
arrogant, elated |
Push |
shove, propel |
Put |
place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep, save, set aside, effect, achieve,
do, build |
Quiet |
silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil, peaceful, calm, restful, cease, stop,
withdraw |
Racket |
noise, commotion, disturbance |
Ratify |
approve, confirm, endorse |
Ravage |
devastate, ruin, damage |
Raze |
destroy, demolish |
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 |
Right |
correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just, honest, upright, lawful, moral,
proper, suitable, apt, legal, fair |
Run |
race, speed, hurry, hasten, sprint, dash, rush, escape, elope, flee |
Same |
identical, alike, equivalent |
Say |
Tell, impart, assert, state, allege, mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh ,exclaim,
yell, sing, yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, roar, bellow, thunder, boom,
scream, shriek, screech, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer, stutter, lisp,
drawl, jabber, protest, announce, swear, vow, content, assure, deny, dispute,
inform, notify, advise, relate, recount, narrate, explain, reveal, disclose,
divulge, declare, command, order, bid, enlighten, instruct, insist, teach,
train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, negate,
express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey |
Scared |
timorous, shrinking, tremulous, stupefied, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive ,
afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure,
timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed,
horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified, haunted |
Serene |
peaceful, tranquil, calm |
Serious |
grave, solemn, pensive |
Show |
display, exhibit, present, note, point to, indicate, explain, reveal, prove,
demonstrate, expose |
Shrewd |
clever, cunning, crafty |
Slow |
unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack |
Sluggish |
listless, lethargic, inactive |
Small |
little, insignificant, trivial |
Smooth |
slick, glossy, level |
Sociable |
friendly, cordial, gregarious |
Sorrow |
woe, anguish, grief |
Special |
exceptional, notable, particular |
Stable |
steady, unchanging, settled |
Stop |
cease, halt, stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, end, finish, quit |
Story |
tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage,
anecdote, record, memoir |
Strange |
odd, peculiar, unusual, unfamiliar, uncommon, queer, weird, outlandish, curious,
unique, exclusive, irregular |
Strenuous |
vigorous, laborious |
Strict |
stringent, severe, stern |
Strong |
powerful, mighty, potent |
Stupid |
unintelligent, dense, foolish |
Surplus |
excess, additional, extra |
Take |
hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer,
remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall,
assume, occupy, consume |
Tall |
high, lofty |
Tangible |
concrete, definite, visible |
Taut |
tense, tight, stiff |
Tell |
disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate, advise, explain, declare,
command, order, bid, recount, repeat, Narrate, Inform, Divulge |
Tender |
delicate, gentle, affectionate |
Terrible |
dreadful, horrible, vile |
Think |
judge, deem, assume, believe, consider, contemplate, reflect, mediate |
Thrifty |
economical, frugal, prudent |
Thrive |
prosper, flourish, develop |
Trouble |
distress, anguish, anxiety, worry, wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster,
grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains, inconvenience, exertion, effort |
True |
accurate, right, proper, precise, exact, valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty,
steady, loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch |
Ugly |
hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous,
terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly, plain, homely, evil,
repulsive, repugnant, gruesome |
Unhappy |
miserable, uncomfortable, wretched, heart-broken, unfortunate, poor,
downhearted, sorrowful, depressed, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy, dismal,
discouraged, sad |
Urgent |
crucial, important |
Use |
employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, expend, consume, exercise |
Vacant |
unoccupied, empty |
Vague |
unclear, obscure, indistinct |
Valiant |
courageous, brave, heroic |
Victory |
triumph, win, success |
Virtuous |
moral, righteous, angelic |
Weary |
tired, fatigued, lethargic |
Worn |
used, impaired, old |
Wrong |
incorrect, inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper, unsuitable, untrue |
Yield |
produce, bear, provide |
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