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All ISEE middle words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abolish | Get rid of, end |
| Absurd | Silly, ridiculous |
| Abuse | Mistreat, misuse |
| Accomplish | Finish, achieve |
| Accurate | Correct, right |
| Achievement | Success, accomplishment |
| Aggressive | Mean, hostile |
| Alternate | Take turns, switch |
| Altitude | Height, distance from the ground |
| Announce | Tell people, declare |
| Antagonist | Enemy, opponent |
| Anxious | Worried, nervous |
| Apparent | Obvious, clear |
| Approach | Come near, move towards |
| Approval | Permission, okay |
| Approximate | About, around |
| Argument | Disagreement, fight (with words) |
| Aroma | Smell, fragrance |
| Assume | Suppose, think |
| Astound | Amaze, surprise |
| Available | Free, ready to use |
| Avalanche | Landslide, snowslide |
| Avoid | Dodge, stay away from |
| Banquet | Fancy dinner, feast |
| Beverage | Drink |
| Bland | Plain, boring |
| Blizzard | Snowstorm |
| Briskly | Quickly, at a fast pace |
| Budge | Move, shift |
| Bungle | Mess up, do poorly |
| Cautiously | Carefully, with care |
| Cease | Stop, end |
| Challenge | Dare, test |
| Character | Personality, nature |
| Claim | Say that something is yours, right |
| Combine | Put together, mix |
| Companion | Friend, partner |
| Compassion | Kindness, caring |
| Compensate | Make up for, repay |
| Comply | Obey, follow the rules |
| Conclude | Finish, decide |
| Confident | Sure of yourself, not shy |
| Conflict | Fight, disagreement |
| Consistent | Always the same, dependable |
| Context | The situation that something happens in |
| Convert | Change, transform |
| Convince | Persuade, make someone believe something |
| Course | Class, path, way |
| Courteous | Polite, well |
| Crave | Want something very much |
| Culture | The customs and beliefs of a group of people |
| Debate | Argument, discussion |
| Decade | Ten years |
| Decline | Refuse, say no |
| Dedicate | Devote, give your time and effort to something |
| Deprive | Take away from someone |
| Detect | Find, discover |
| Dictate | Order someone to do something |
| Dissatisfied | Unhappy, not content |
| Document | Paper that gives information |
| Dominate | Control, be in charge of |
| Drowsy | Sleepy, tired |
| Duplicate | Copy, make an exact replica |
| Edible | Can be eaten |
| Effortless | Easy, requires no effort |
| Endanger | Put in danger, risk |
| Escalate | Get worse, intensify |
| Evade | Avoid, dodge, escape, elude |
| Exasperate | Annoy, frustrate |
| Excavate | Dig up, unearth |
| Exert | Use, put forth effort |
| Exhibit | Show, display |
| Exult | Rejoice, celebrate wildly |
| Feeble | Weak, powerless |
| Frigid | Cold, icy |
| Gigantic | Huge, enormous |
| Glare | Stare, bright light |
| Guardian | Protector, caregiver |
| Harsh | Rough, unkind |
| Hazy | Foggy, unclear |
| Hearty | Warm, sincere |
| Heroic | Brave, selfless |
| Hesitate | Pause, waver |
| Historic | Important, having to do with history |
| Horizontal | Level, flat |
| Huddle | Crowd together, clump |
| Identical | Exactly the same |
| Identify | Recognize, figure out what something is |
| Illegal | Against the law, not allowed |
| Illuminate | Light up, brighten |
| Immigrate | Move to a new country to live |
| Impressive | Amazing, extraordinary |
| Independent | Not relying on others, self |
| Intense | Strong, extreme |
| Intercept | Stop something before it happens |
| Investigate | Look into something, research |
| Jubilation | Joy, happiness |
| Kin | Family, relatives |
| Luxurious | Fancy, expensive |
| Major | Important, big |
| Miniature | Tiny, small model |
| Minor | Small, unimportant |
| Mischief | Trouble, causing problems |
| Monarch | King or queen |
| Moral | Having to do with what is right or wrong |
| Myth | Story that is not true but may be considered important by a culture |
| Narrator | Person who tells a story |
| Navigate | Find your way around, steer |
| Negative | Bad, no |
| Nonchalant | Casual, indifferent |
| Numerous | Many, a lot |
| Oasis | Haven, Paradise |
| Occasion | Time, Event |
| Opposed | Against, Disapprove |
| Ordinary | Common, Usual |
| Overthrow | Defeat, Conquer |
| Pardon | Forgive, Excuse |
| Passage | Path, Way |
| Pasture | Field, Meadow |
| Pedestrian | Walker |
| Petrify | Turn to stone, Freeze |
| Portable | Easy to carry |
| Preserve | Save, Keep |
| Primary | Main, Important |
| Protagonist | Main character |
| Provide | Give, Supply |
| Purchase | Buy |
| Reassure | Comfort, Calm |
| Recently | Lately, Not long ago |
| Reign | Rule |
| Reliable | Trustworthy |
| Require | Need |
| Resemble | Look like |
| Retain | Keep, Hold on to |
| Retire | Stop working |
| Revert | Go back to |
| Review | Look over again |
| Revolt | Rebellion, Uprising |
| Route | Path, Way |
| Saunter | Stroll, Walk slowly |
| Scarce | Rare, Not many |
| Seldom | Not often |
| Senseless | Foolish, Not making sense |
| Sever | Cut, Break |
| Slither | Slide |
| Sluggish | Slow |
| Soar | Fly high |
| Solitary | Alone |
| Sparse | Not many, Scattered |
| Spurt | Burst of speed |
| Suffocate | Choke |
| Summarize | Briefly tell the main points |
| Summit | Top, Highest point |
| Suspend | Hang up, Stop temporarily |
| Taunt | Make fun of |
| Tension | Nervousness |
| Thrifty | Careful with money |
| Tolerate | Accept, Put up with |
| Translate | Change from one language to another |
| Tremble | Shake |
| Tropical | Of the tropics (hot, wet regions near the equator) |
| Vertical | Up and down |
| Visible | Can be seen |
| Visual | Having to do with sight |
| Vivid | Bright, Clear |
| Wilderness | Wild, Untamed land |
| Withdraw | Pull back, Take away |
| Abet | Assist, encourage, help |
| Accord | Agreement, harmony, conformity |
| Adept | Skilled, proficient, expert |
| Advocate | Champion, supporter, promoter |
| Agile | Nimble, nimble, adaptable |
| Allot | Assign, distribute, allocate |
| Aloof | Distant, detached, reserved |
| Analogy | Simile, metaphor, comparison |
| Antics | Shenanigans, capers, tomfoolery |
| Ardent | Passionate, fervent, enthusiastic |
| Articulate | Eloquent, fluent, expressive |
| Assail | Attack, criticize, denounce |
| Atrocity | Barbarity, cruelty, outrage |
| Augment | Increase, enlarge, amplify |
| Avail | Utilize, employ, make use of |
| Awry | Wrong, amiss, askew |
| Balmy | Soothing, gentle, mild |
| Barter | Exchange, trade, swap |
| Benign | Harmless, innocent, mild |
| Blase | Bored, uninterested, jaded |
| Bonanza | Windfall, windfall, bonanza |
| Bountiful | Abundant, plentiful, copious |
| Capacious | Spacious, roomy, voluminous |
| Caption | Title, heading, legend |
| Chastise | Rebuke, reprimand, scold |
| Chronic | Long |
| Congruent | Consistent, compatible, corresponding |
| Consequence | Outcome, result, effect |
| Continuous | Uninterrupted, unceasing, ongoing |
| Contribute | Give, donate, provide |
| Declare | Announce, proclaim, state |
| Dimension | Aspect, size, scope |
| Drastic | Extreme, severe, radical |
| Elaborate | Detailed, intricate, complex |
| Encourage | Support, motivate, hearten |
| Equation | Formula, expression, statement |
| Exaggerate | Overstate, overemphasize, amplify |
| Exhaust | Deplete, drain, tire |
| Expression | Statement, utterance, manifestation |
| Extend | Lengthen, enlarge, broaden |
| Extensive | Wide |
| Extract | Remove, draw out, separate |
| Factor | Element, influence, consideration |
| Ferocious | Savage, fierce, brutal |
| Former | Previous, prior, earlier |
| Formulate | Develop, devise, create |
| Frequency | Rate, occurrence, incidence |
| Frequent | Common, regular, habitual |
| Fuse | Combine, merge, join |
| Futile | Useless, pointless, in vain |
| Generate | Produce, create, cause |
| Genre | Category, type, kind |
| Genuine | Authentic, real, sincere |
| Habitat | Environment, dwelling place, home |
| Hazardous | Dangerous, risky, perilous |
| Hoax | Trick, deception, fabrication |
| Hostile | Unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive |
| Hypothesis | Theory, proposition, assumption |
| Idiom | Saying, expression, phrase |
| Ignite | Set fire to, inflame, spark |
| Immense | Huge, enormous, vast |
| Improvise | Extemporize, make do, ad |
| Inept | Unskilled, incompetent, clumsy |
| Influence | Sway, affect, impact |
| Ingenious | Clever, inventive, resourceful |
| Innovation | New idea, invention, creation |
| Insist | Demand, urge, press on |
| Irrigate | Water, flood, sprinkle |
| Jovial | Cheerful, merry, joyful |
| Knack | Aptitude, talent, flair |
| Leeway | Freedom, room for maneuver, flexibility |
| Legislation | Law, statute, enactment |
| Leisure | Free time, relaxation, rest |
| Liberate | Free, set free, release |
| Likeness | Resemblance, similarity, image |
| Linger | Remain, stay on, persist |
| Literal | Exact, precise, factual |
| Loathe | Despise, hate, detest |
| Lofty | High, exalted, elevated, proud |
| Lure | Attract, entice, tempt |
| Majority | Bulk, preponderance, greater part |
| Makeshift | Temporary, improvised, jury |
| Manipulate | Control, influence, orchestrate |
| Marvel | Wonder, amaze, astound |
| Massive | Huge, enormous, colossal |
| Maximum | Highest, greatest, utmost |
| Meager | Scanty, paltry, insufficient, sparse, thin |
| Mere | Simply, only, just |
| Migration | Movement, exodus, displacement |
| Mimic | Imitate, impersonate, copy |
| Minute | Tiny, small, brief |
| Monotonous | Dull, tedious, repetitive |
| Negotiate | Discuss, bargain, confer |
| Objective | Unbiased, impartial, neutral |
| Oblivious | Unaware, unconscious, ignorant |
| Obstacle | Hindrance, barrier, impediment |
| Omniscient | All |
| Onset | Beginning, start, outbreak |
| Optimist | Hopeful, positive, upbeat |
| Origin | Source, beginning, root |
| Originate | Begin, arise, stem from |
| Painstaking | Meticulous, laborious, arduous |
| Paraphrase | Restate, reword, express differently |
| Parody | Satire, caricature, spoof |
| Peculiar | Strange, unusual, odd |
| Persecute | Harass, torment, victimize |
| Persuade | Convince, influence, sway |
| Plummet | Plunge, drop sharply, nosedive |
| Possess | Have, own, control |
| Poverty | Need, destitution, lack |
| Predict | Foretell, forecast, anticipate |
| Prejudice | Bias, bigotry, preconception |
| Preliminary | Introductory, initial, preparatory |
| Primitive | Basic, simple, unsophisticated |
| Priority | Importance, urgency, top concern |
| Propel | Drive forward, push, urge |
| Prosecute | Sue, take legal action against |
| Prosper | Thrive, flourish, succeed |
| Provoke | Instigate, incite, anger, irritate |
| Pursue | Follow, chase, go after |
| Realistic | Practical, sensible, down |
| Recount | Narrate, relate, tell |
| Refuge | Shelter, sanctuary, haven |
| Reinforce | Strengthen, bolster, solidify |
| Reluctant | Hesitant, unwilling, disinclined |
| Remote | Far away, distant, isolated |
| Repetition | Recurrence, reiteration, continuous mentioning |
| Resolution | Determination, resolve, decision |
| Restrain | Restrict, hold back, control |
| Retaliate | Strike back, get revenge, counterattack |
| Retrieve | Recover, get back, find again |
| Rigorous | Strict, demanding, severe |
| Rural | Countryside, agrarian, rustic |
| Salvage | Rescue, save, recover |
| Sanctuary | Refuge, safe haven, asylum |
| Siege | Encirclement, blockade, beleaguerment |
| Solar | Sun |
| Solution | Answer, resolution, way out |
| Soothe | Calm, comfort, alleviate |
| Stationary | Unmoving, fixed, static |
| Stifle | Suppress, suffocate, quench |
| Strategy | Plan, tactic, approach |
| Strive | Aim, endeavor, try hard |
| Subordinate | Lower ranking, inferior, junior |
| Subsequent | Following, ensuing, later |
| Substitute | Replacement, stand in, alternative |
| Superior | Higher ranking, better, more skilled |
| Supplement | Add to, complement, enhance |
| Swarm | Teem, throng, crowd |
| Tangible | Concrete, material, perceptible |
| Terminate | End, stop, conclude |
| Terrain | Land, landscape, topography |
| Thesis | Argument, proposition, statement |
| Trait | Characteristic, quality |
| Transfer | Convey, shift, move, relocate |
| Transform | Change, alter, convert, metamorphose |
| Transport | Convey, carry, haul, ship |
| Treacherous | Deceitful, treacherous, treacherous, unreliable |
| Unanimous | Unanimous, united, of one mind, in agreement |
| Unique | One of a kind, singular, sole, unmatched |
| Unprecedented | Unparalleled, unequaled, groundbreaking, trailblazing |
| Unruly | Disobedient, disorderly, out of control, rebellious |
| Urban | City, metropolitan, municipal, civic |
| Vacate | Leave, abandon, depart, evacuate |
| Verdict | Judgment, decision, ruling, outcome |
| Verge | Edge, brink, border, margin |
| Vibrant | Energetic, lively, dynamic, pulsating |
| Violate | Break, infringe, transgress, breach |
| Vital | Essential, crucial, indispensable, necessary |
| Abandon | Leave, Desert |
| Abate | Lessen, Reduce |
| Abdicate | Give up a throne or position of power |
| Abhor | Hate, Loathe |
| Abnormal | Not normal |
| Abode | Home, Dwelling |
| Abrasive | Rough, Harsh |
| Abundant | Plentiful |
| Access | Enter, Reach |
| Accommodate | Make room for, Help |
| Acknowledge | Recognize, Admit |
| Acquire | Get, Obtain |
| Addict | Someone who is dependent on something |
| Adequate | Enough, Sufficient |
| Adhere | Stick to, Follow |
| Approximate | Close to, Around |
| Affiliation | Connection, Association |
| Agitate | Stir up, Upset |
| Agony | Great pain |
| Allegiance | Loyalty |
| Allocate | Assign, Give out |
| Alternative | Choice, Option |
| Amendment | Change, Correction |
| Ample | Plenty of |
| Analyze | Examine closely |
| Anarchy | Lawlessness |
| Anguish | Great mental or emotional suffering |
| Anticipate | Expect, Look forward to |
| Absurd | Ridiculous, Silly |
| Abuse | Treat badly |
| Accomplish | Achieve, Do |
| Accurate | Correct |
| Approximate | Close to, Around |
| Arid | Dry |
| Authentic | Real, Genuine |
| Avid | Eager, Enthusiastic |
| Awe | Wonder, Amazement |
| Beacon | Light that serves as a warning or signal |
| Beneficial | Helpful, Good |
| Bias | Prejudice, Unfair opinion |
| Bisect | Cut in half |
| Bizarre | Strange, Odd |
| Blunder | Stupid mistake |
| Boisterous | Noisy, Rowdy |
| Boycott | Refuse to buy or use something as a protest |
| Burden | Load, Something that is difficult to deal with |
| Calculate | Figure out, Compute |
| Campaign | Effort to achieve a goal |
| Candor | Honesty, Frankness |
| Capacity | Ability to hold or do something |
| Capital | City where a government is located |
| Catastrophe | Disaster, Major misfortune |
| Chronological | In order of time |
| civic | communal, public, urban |
| clarity | lucidity, perspicuity, transparency |
| collaborate | cooperate, work together, team up |
| collide | crash, impact, smash |
| commend | applaud, praise, compliment |
| commentary | analysis, critique, explanation |
| compact | concise, dense, small |
| compel | force, necessitate, oblige |
| component | constituent, element, part |
| composure | calmness, self |
| conclusion | ending, finale, termination |
| concur | agree, coincide, correspond |
| confiscate | seize, take possession of, impound |
| connotation | implication, meaning, suggestion |
| conscientious | careful, diligent, thorough |
| consecutive | continuous, sequential, successive |
| consent | agree, approval, permission |
| conserve | preserve, protect, save |
| conspicuous | noticeable, prominent, striking |
| constant | continual, enduring, everlasting |
| consult | confer, discuss, talk over |
| contaminate | pollute, taint, defile |
| controversy | debate, disagreement, dispute |
| convenient | easy, handy, practical |
| cope | deal with, handle, manage |
| copious | abundant, plentiful, profuse |
| cordial | friendly, gracious, polite |
| cultivate | develop, foster, nurture |
| cumulative | growing, increasing, snowballing |
| dawdle | dilly |
| deluge | flood, inundate, overwhelm |
| dense | compact, impenetrable, solid |
| depict | portray, represent, illustrate |
| deplete | drain, exhaust, use up |
| deposit | put down, place, set down |
| derogatory | belittling, disparaging, insulting |
| designate | appoint, choose, select |
| desperate | hopeless, in despair, urgent |
| despicable | contemptible, loathsome, vile |
| despondent | depressed, discouraged, gloomy |
| deteriorate | decay, decline, worsen |
| devious | cunning, sly, underhanded, deceitful |
| devour | consume, eat up, gobble up |
| dialogue | conversation, discussion, exchange |
| diligent | assiduous, hardworking, industrious |
| diminish | decrease, lessen, reduce |
| discretion | judgment, prudence, tact |
| dissent | disagree, disagreement, opposition |
| dissolve | break up, disband, disperse |
| distinct | clear, different, separate |
| diversity | heterogeneity, mixture, variety |
| domestic | household, internal, national |
| drone | buzz, hum, whirr |
| dumbfound | astonish, amaze, bewilder |
| duration | length, period, time |
| dwell | inhabit, live in, reside |
| eclipse | overshadow, surpass, outshine |
| economy | frugality, management, thrift, finance |
| eerie | creepy, ghostly, spooky |
| effects | consequences, impacts, results |
| efficient | capable, effective, productive |
| elude | avoid, escape, evade |
| embark | begin, commence, set out |
| emblem | symbol, token, trademark |
| encounter | experience, face, meet |
| endeavor | attempt, strive, try |
| endure | bear, last, tolerate |
| ensue | follow, happen, result |
| enthrall | captivate, fascinate, spellbind |
| epidemic | outbreak, pandemic, plague |
| equivalent | equal, same, synonymous |
| erode | corrode, eat away, wear away |
| erupt | explode, outburst, outbreak |
| esteem | admiration, respect, regard |
| estimate | assess, calculate, guess |
| evaluate | appraise, judge, measure |
| evidence | proof, sign, testimony |
| excel | surpass, be outstanding, be superior |
| exclude | bar, omit, shut out |
| exonerate | acquit, clear, vindicate |
| expanse | area, extent, vastness |
| exploit | abuse, misuse, take advantage of |
| extinct | nonexistent, vanished, wiped out |
| exuberant | enthusiastic, joyful, lively |
| fathom | comprehend, understand, unravel |
| feud | bitter quarrel, disagreement, rivalry |
| figment | fantasy, illusion, product of imagination |
| firebrand | agitator, radical, troublemaker |
| Flabbergast | Astound, astonish, stupefy |
| Flagrant | Blatant, egregious, outrageous |
| Flaw | Defect, blemish, imperfection |
| Focus | Concentrate, center, direct |
| Formidable | Intimidating, daunting, impressive |
| Fruitless | Unproductive, futile, vain |
| Gaudy | Flashy, ostentatious, garish |
| Geography | Earth science, cartography |
| Gratify | Please, satisfy, delight |
| Gravity | Seriousness, importance, weight |
| Grim | Bleak, somber, severe |
| Grimy | Dirty, filthy, grimy |
| Grueling | Arduous, exhausting, taxing |
| Gruesome | Horrible, horrifying, macabre |
| Haggle | Bargain, barter, negotiate |
| Headlong | Rash, impetuous, reckless |
| Hilarious | Amusing, hysterical, funny |
| Homage | Tribute, respect, admiration |
| Homicide | Murder, manslaughter, killing |
| Horrid | Terrible, awful, dreadful |
| Hospitable | Welcoming, warm, friendly |
| Hurtle | Rush, speed, dash |
| Hybrid | Mix, blend, combination |
| Hybrid | crossbreed, mongrel, composite, combination |
| Illiterate | unlettered, uneducated, unlearned |
| Imminent | impending, approaching, forthcoming, near |
| Impartial | unbiased, neutral, disinterested, objective |
| Impede | hinder, obstruct, hamper, block |
| Impel | drive, urge, propel, push |
| Implore | beseech, entreat, plead, beg |
| Incident | event, occurrence, happening, episode |
| Incredulous | disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful, unconvinced |
| Industrious | hardworking, diligent, assiduous, busy |
| Infamous | notorious, well known (for bad reasons), disreputable |
| Insinuate | hint, suggest, imply, intimate |
| Inspire | motivate, stimulate, encourage, uplift |
| Intensify | heighten, strengthen, aggravate, worsen |
| Intimidate | frighten, threaten, bully, cow |
| Inundate | swamp, flood, deluge, overwhelm |
| Irate | angry, furious, enraged, mad |
| Irrelevant | immaterial, unimportant, inapplicable, extraneous |
| Lavish | abundant, plentiful, profuse, extravagant, sumptuous |
| Legacy | inheritance, bequest, heritage, birthright |
| Legendary | mythical, fabled, storied, renowned |
| Legitimate | lawful, legal, rightful, authorized |
| Lethal | deadly, fatal, murderous, destructive |
| Liaison | connection, link, contact, relationship |
| Libel | defamation, slander, calumny, character assassination |
| Loath | reluctant, disinclined, averse, unwilling |
| Lurk | hide, slink, prowl, creep |
| Magnetic | charismatic, attractive, compelling, captivating |
| Magnitude | size, extent, greatness, importance |
| Maternal | motherly, nurturing, caring, solicitous |
| Maul | mangle, tear, shred, maim |
| Melancholy | sad, gloomy, depressed, dejected |
| Mellow | soften, relax, mature, improve |
| Mirth | merriment, gaiety, amusement, laughter |
| Mitigate | lessen, alleviate, moderate, soothe |
| Modify | change, alter, amend, adjust |
| Momentum | impetus, force, power, speed |
| Mortify | humiliate, embarrass, shame, chasten |
| Mull | ponder, consider, contemplate, dwell on |
| Murky | cloudy, unclear, obscure, opaque |
| Mutiny | rebellion, revolt, uprising, insurrection |
| Naive | innocent, inexperienced, artless, credulous |
| Narrative | story, account, tale, report |
| Necessity | need, requirement, essential, requisite |
| Negligent | careless, inattentive, remiss, neglectful |
| Nimble | agile, quick, deft, adroit |
| Nomadic | wandering, roving, itinerant, migratory |
| Noteworthy | significant, important, remarkable, outstanding |
| Notify | inform, apprise, advise, let known |
| Notorious | well known (for bad reasons), infamous, disreputable |
| Novel | new, original, fresh, innovative |
| Nurture | cherish, care for, cultivate, foster |
| Obliged | compelled, required, indebted, grateful |
| Obsolete | outdated, outmoded, antiquated, archaic |
| Oppress | burden, weigh down, subjugate, tyrannize |
| Oration | speech, address, discourse, harangue |
| Orthodox | traditional, conventional, established, accepted |
| Overwhelm | inundate, flood, deluge, suffocate |
| Pamper | spoil, indulge, coddle, cosset |
| Patronize | condescend to, treat with condescension, subsidize |
| Peevish | irritable, fretful, petulant, grumpy |
| Pelt | bombard, throw at, assail, batter |
| Pending | undecided, unsettled, unresolved, awaiting |
| Perceive | notice, observe, discern, apprehend |
| Perish | die, succumb, expire, cease to exist |
| Perjury | lie under oath, false swearing, subornation |
| Permanent | lasting, enduring, perpetual, unchanging |
| Persist | continue, persevere, endure, hold on |
| Perspective | viewpoint, standpoint, outlook, |
| Persuasive | convincing, compelling, effective, |
| Perturb | disturb, upset, disquiet, trouble |
| Pique | Irritate, provoke, offend |
| Pluck | Pull, pick, yank |
| Poised | Composed, graceful, balanced |
| Ponder | Contemplate, mull over, consider |
| Potential | Ability, capacity, promise |
| Precise | Exact, accurate, definite |
| Predatory | Predacious, carnivorous, rapacious |
| Presume | Assume, suppose, take for granted, believe |
| Prevalent | Widespread, common, dominant |
| Preview | Sneak peek, trailer, sample |
| Prior | Previous, before, earlier |
| Profound | Deep, insightful, significant |
| Prominent | Notable, outstanding, conspicuous |
| Proprietor | Owner, manager, operator |
| Prowess | Skill, ability, expertise |
| Punctual | On time, timely, prompt |
| Quench | Extinguish, slake, satisfy |
| Radiant | Glowing, shining, beaming |
| Random | Haphazard, chance, accidental |
| Rant | Rave, rave on, harangue |
| Recede | Retreat, withdraw, ebb |
| Reprimand | Rebuke, scold, admonish |
| Resolve | Decide, settle, determine |
| Resume | Restart, begin again, continue |
| Retort | Reply sharply, counter, snap back |
| Reverberate | Echo, resonate, resound |
| Robust | Strong, vigorous, healthy |
| Rupture | Break, fracture, split |
| Saga | Epic, story, chronicle |
| Sequel | Follow |
| Sham | Fake, fraud, counterfeit |
| Shirk | Avoid, neglect, evade |
| Signify | Mean, denote, represent |
| Simulate | Copy, imitate, mimic |
| Simultaneously | At the same time, concurrently |
| Snare | Trap, catch, entrap |
| Species | Kind, type, sort |
| Spontaneous | Unplanned, impulsive, sudden |
| Status | Position, rank, standing |
| Stodgy | Old |
| Substantial | Significant, considerable, important |
| Subtle | Delicate, refined, understated, faint |
| Sullen | Grumpy, gloomy, sulky |
| Supervise | Oversee, manage, direct |
| Suspense | Uncertainty, anticipation, tension |
| Tamper | Meddle, interfere, manipulate |
| Theory | Hypothesis, explanation, concept |
| Throb | Pulsate, pound, beat |
| Toxic | Poisonous, harmful, deadly |
| Tragedy | Disaster, misfortune, catastrophe |
| Trickle | Drip, seep, flow slowly |
| Trivial | Insignificant, unimportant, minor |
| Uncertainty | Doubt, ambiguity, indecision |
| Unscathed | Unharmed, uninjured, untouched |
| Upright | Vertical, erect, honest |
| Utmost | Greatest, maximum, highest |
| Vengeance | Revenge, retribution, payback |
| Absolve | Forgive, pardon, acquit |
| Accelerate | Speed up, hasten, increase |
| Acclaim | Praise, applaud, laud, ovation |
| Accumulate | Gather, collect, amass |
| Acrid | Bitter, harsh, sharp |
| Adapt | Adjust, conform, change, modify |
| Adjacent | Next to, bordering, close |
| Affliction | Illness, ailment, disease |
| Ajar | Slightly open, half open |
| Akin | Similar, related, comparable |
| Alleviate | Ease, lessen, relieve |
| Ambiguous | Unclear, doubtful, uncertain |
| Ambivalent | Conflicted, undecided, mixed feelings |
| Amiss | Wrong, out of order, incorrect |
| Animosity | Hostility, ill will, antagonism |
| Annihilate | Destroy, eliminate, wipe out |
| Anonymous | Nameless, unknown, unidentified |
| Antagonize | Provoke, annoy, upset |
| Anthology | Collection, compilation, assortment |
| Apprehend | Arrest, capture, seize |
| Arbitrate | Mediate, settle, judge |
| Artifact | Relic, object, remnant |
| Aspire | Aim, strive, desire |
| Assimilate | Absorb, integrate, incorporate |
| Assumption | Belief, supposition, hypothesis |
| Astute | Shrewd, clever, intelligent |
| Attribute | Credit, assign, ascribe |
| Audacious | Bold, daring, reckless |
| Authority | Power, control, influence |
| Avert | Prevent, avoid, ward off |
| Bamboozle | Deceive, confuse, mislead |
| Ban | Prohibit, forbid, outlaw |
| Bellow | Shout, roar, yell |
| Benefit | Advantage, gain, profit |
| Beseech | Implore, plead, entreat, beg |
| Bestow | Grant, confer, award, endow |
| Bewilder | Confuse, baffle, perplex, mystify |
| Bigot | Zealot, fanatic, intolerant person |
| Blatant | Flagrant, outrageous, obvious, glaring |
| Bleak | Desolate, dismal, hopeless, barren |
| Braggart | Boaster, braggadocious, self promoter |
| Brawl | Fight, scuffle, skirmish, melee |
| Browse | Skim, peruse, scan, leaf through |
| Bystander | Onlooker, observer, witness, spectator |
| Candid | Frank, honest, sincere, truthful |
| Canine | Dog, doggy, pup |
| Canny | Shrewd, astute, cunning, wily |
| Capable | Competent, able, skilled, qualified |
| Capricious | Whimsical, erratic, unpredictable, volatile, fickle, changeable |
| Capsize | Overturn, upset, tip over, keel over |
| Casual | Informal, relaxed, nonchalant, uninvolved |
| Casualty | Victim, fatality, loss, injury |
| Cater | Provide, serve, attend to, minister to |
| Cause | Reason, motive, factor, influence |
| Characterize | Describe, depict, portray, mark |
| Chorus | Choir, group of singers, refrain, collective voice |
| Citadel | Fortress, stronghold, bastion, keep |
| Cite | Quote, mention, reference, allude to |
| Civilization | Society, culture, development, refinement |
| Clad | Dressed, attired, clothed, garbed |
| Clamber | Scramble, climb, ascend, scale |
| Clarify | Explain, elucidate, make clear, simplify |
| Climax | Peak, culmination, high point, zenith |
| Commemorate | Celebrate, honor, remember, observe |
| Commence | Begin, start, initiate, launch |
| Compel | Force, coerce, oblige, necessitate |
| Competent | Capable, skilled, qualified, proficient |
| Compose | Write, create, put together, construct |
| Comprise | Consist of, include, make up, constitute |
| Compromise | Settlement, agreement, concession, accommodation |
| Concept | Idea, notion, thought, belief |
| Concise | Brief, succinct, to the point, terse |
| Conclusive | Decisive, definitive, final, irrefutable |
| Condemn | Denounce, censure, criticize, disapprove |
| Confront | Face, meet, challenge, oppose |
| Congested | Crowded, blocked, overloaded, jammed |
| Conjecture | Guess, speculate, surmise, hypothesize |
| Conjure | Summon, evoke, produce, create |
| Connoisseur | Expert, aficionado, judge, authority |
| Conservative | Traditional, cautious, conventional, right |
| Construct | Build, make, create, erect |
| Contagious | Infectious, catching, communicable, transmissible |
| Contrast | Difference, dissimilarity, opposition, antithesis |
| Conventional | Traditional, customary, ordinary, commonplace |
| Convey | Communicate, transmit, express, impart |
| Correspond | Match, agree, relate, be similar |
| Corroborate | Confirm, substantiate, verify, support |
| Corrupt | Bribe, taint, pervert, debase |
| Counterfeit | Fake, false, forgery, imitation |
| Covet | Desire, crave, yearn for, long for |
| Crucial | Critical, essential, vital, indispensable |
| Crusade | Campaign, fight, movement, cause |
| Culminate | Reach a climax, end, finish, peak |
| Customary | Habitual, usual, normal, typical |
| Debut | First appearance, introduction, premiere |
| Deceased | Dead, departed, passed away |
| Deceitful | Dishonest, untruthful, misleading, deceptive |
| Deceptive | Misleading, misleading, illusory, false |
| Decipher | Decode, untangle, unravel, interpret |
| Decree | Order, command, edict, proclamation |
| Deface | Damage, mar, disfigure, vandalize |
| Defect | Flaw, imperfection, blemish, fault |
| Demeanor | Behavior, conduct, manner, bearing |
| Dependent | Reliant, relying on, subordinate, contingent |
| Deplore | Regret, lament, grieve over, mourn |
| Deploy | Station, position, assign, dispatch |
| Derive | Obtain, get, acquire |
| Desist | cease, stop, discontinue, terminate |
| Desolate | barren, devastated, ruined, desolate |
| Detach | disconnect, separate, unfasten, disengage |
| Deter | discourage, dissuade, dishearten, scare off |
| Devastate | destroy, ruin, wreck, demolish |
| Dialect | accent, vernacular, patois, regionalism |
| Dire | dreadful, terrible, awful, frightful |
| Discern | perceive, distinguish, recognize, see |
| Disdain | scorn, contempt, disgust, disapproval |
| Disgruntled | dissatisfied, unhappy, annoyed, displeased |
| Dishearten | discourage, depress, deject, dismay |
| Dismal | gloomy, depressing, bleak, wretched |
| Dismantle | take apart, disassemble, break down, deconstruct |
| Dispatch | send, deliver, forward, ship |
| Disposition | temperament, nature, character, mood |
| Distraught | upset, distressed, agitated, frantic |
| Docile | tame, gentle, submissive, compliant, obedient |
| Doctrine | belief, teaching, principle, tenet |
| Downright | absolute, complete, utter, total |
| Dub | name, christen, title, call |
| Durable | lasting, strong, sturdy, long |
| Eccentric | strange, odd, unusual, peculiar |
| Elapse | pass, go by, expire, transpire |
| Eligible | qualified, suitable, fit, entitled |
| Elite | select, exclusive, aristocratic, upper class |
| Embargo | ban, prohibition, restriction, blockade |
| Emphasize | stress, underline, highlight, accentuate |
| Encompass | include, surround, cover, embrace |
| Encroach | intrude, trespass, infringe, invade |
| Enhance | improve, increase, strengthen, elevate |
| Enigma | mystery, puzzle, riddle, secret |
| Epoch | period, era, age, time |
| Era | period, time, age, epoch |
| Eventful | exciting, dramatic, momentous, significant |
| Evoke | call forth, produce, bring about, elicit |
| Evolve | develop, change, grow, progress |
| Exceptional | outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, superb |
| Excerpt | extract, passage, clip, selection |
| Excruciating | agonizing, intense, excruciating, unbearable |
| Exemplify | illustrate, demonstrate, show, embody, typify |
| Exotic | foreign, strange, unusual, unfamiliar |
| Exposition | explanation, account, presentation, narration |
| Facilitate | make easier, assist, help, expedite, simplify |
| Fallacy | error, misconception, mistake, delusion |
| Famished | starving, hungry, ravenous, starved |
| Fastidious | meticulous, fussy, particular, exacting, careful, demanding |
| Feasible | possible, practicable, workable, doable |
| Fend | defend, ward off, protect, resist |
| Ferret | search out, find, discover, unearth |
| Flair | talent, knack, ability, aptitude |
| Flustered | confused, agitated, flustered, rattled |
| Foreboding | ominous, threatening, menacing, sinister |
| Forfeit | lose, give up, surrender, sacrifice |
| Formula | recipe, method, procedure, equation |
| Fortify | strengthen, reinforce, bolster, embolden |
| Foster | encourage, promote, nurture, develop |
| Gaunt | thin, bony, skinny, haggard |
| Generation | age group, period, era, time |
| Gingerly | carefully, cautiously, delicately, gently |
| Glut | surplus, excess, overabundance |
| Grapple | struggle, wrestle, cope, contend |
| Grope | feel around blindly, search clumsily, fumble |
| Gullible | naive, trusting, credulous, easily fooled |
| Haggard | gaunt, worn out, exhausted, weary |
| Haven | refuge, shelter, sanctuary, asylum |
| Heritage | legacy, tradition, inheritance, culture |
| Hindrance | obstacle, barrier, impediment, obstruction |
| Hover | linger, hang around, float, be suspended |
| Humane | kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent |
| Imperative | essential, crucial, necessary, vital |
| Inaugurate | begin, start, launch, initiate |
| Incense | anger, infuriate, enrage, madden |
| Indifferent | unconcerned, apathetic, uninterested, lukewarm |
| Inevitable | unavoidable, inescapable, destined |
| Infinite | endless, boundless, unlimited |
| Infuriate | enrage, madden, anger intensely |
| Inhabitants | residents, dwellers, occupants |
| Initiate | begin, start, commence |
| Instill | implant, inculcate, infuse |
| Institute | establish, set up, found |
| Integrate | combine, merge, unite |
| Interrogate | question, examine, grill |
| Intervene | mediate, interfere, step in |
| Intricate | complex, complicated, elaborate |
| Inventive | creative, ingenious, resourceful |
| Inventory | stock, list, catalog |
| Irascible | irritable, hot tempered, short fused |
| Jurisdiction | authority, power, control |
| Languish | pine, waste away, deteriorate |
| Liberal | generous, open minded, progressive |
| Loll | recline, sprawl, lounge |
| Lucrative | profitable, gainful, rewarding |
| Ludicrous | absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical |
| Luminous | radiant, glowing, bright |
| Mandatory | compulsory, obligatory, required |
| Mercenary | hired gun, self serving, motivated by money |
| Merge | combine, blend, coalesce |
| Mien | demeanor, manner, air |
| Minimize | downplay, reduce, belittle |
| Muster | gather, assemble, summon |
| Obnoxious | offensive, unpleasant, disagreeable |
| Onslaught | attack, assault, barrage |
| Opposition | resistance, disagreement, disapproval |
| Ornate | decorative, embellished, elaborate |
| Ovation | applause, cheers, acclaim |
| Overt | open, public, undisguised |
| Pang | twinge, stab, ache |
| Panorama | vista, view, scene |
| Perceive | notice, observe, become aware of |
| Phenomenon | marvel, wonder, extraordinary event |
| Pioneer | trailblazer, innovator, forerunner |
| Pithy | concise, succinct, to the point |
| Pivotal | crucial, critical, essential |
| Plagiarize | steal (literary work), copy without attribution |
| Plausible | believable, credible, likely |
| Porous | spongy, permeable, full of holes |
| Prediction | forecast, prophecy, anticipation |
| Preposterous | outrageous, absurd, ridiculous |
| Principal | headmaster, leader, main |
| Procedure | method, process, course of action |
| Prodigy | wunderkind, genius, exceptional talent |
| Proficient | skilled, adept, competent |
| Prospective | future, potential, anticipated |
| Prudent | sensible, wise, cautious |
| Pseudonym | pen name, alias, assumed name |
| Pungent | sharp, acrid, strong |
| Quote | passage, excerpt, citation |
| Rankle | irritate, annoy, fester |
| Rational | sensible, reasonable, logical |
| Rebel | insurgent, revolutionary, dissenter |
| Rebuff | reject, refuse, snub |
| Reception | greeting, welcome, response |
| Recourse | option, alternative, solution |
| Recur | happen again, reappear, repeat |
| Relinquish | surrender, give up, abandon |
| Renounce | disclaim, deny, reject,abandon, give up |
| Renown | fame, prestige, reputation, glory |
| Resilient | adaptable, strong, bouncing back |
| Response | answer, reply, reaction |
| Rubble | debris, wreckage, ruins |
| Rudimentary | basic, simple, undeveloped |
| Rue | regret, repent, be sorry for |
| Sedative | calming agent, sleep aid, tranquilizer |
| Serene | calm, peaceful, tranquil |
| Servile | submissive, obsequious, slavish |
| Shackle | fetter, chain, restrain |
| Significant | important, meaningful, substantial |
| Similar | alike, resembling, comparable |
| Simultaneous | happening at the same time |
| Sleek | smooth, streamlined, elegant |
| Source | origin, beginning, root |
| Sovereign | ruler, monarch, supreme authority |
| Specific | definite, exact, precise |
| Sporadic | occasional, infrequent, scattered |
| Stamina | endurance, strength, staying power |
| Stance | position, attitude, viewpoint |
| Staple | essential, basic, fundamental |
| Stint | limited period, spell, time |
| Strident | harsh, grating, shrill |
| Sublime | magnificent, glorious, awe |
| Subside | abate, decrease |
| Surmise | Guess, infer, hypothesize |
| Surpass | Exceed, outdo, eclipse |
| Susceptible | Vulnerable, prone to, liable to |
| Swelter | Bake, roast, perspire heavily |
| Talisman | Amulet, charm, good luck charm |
| Tedious | Monotonous, tiresome, long |
| Teem | Abound, swarm, be full of |
| Tentative | Hesitant, uncertain, provisional |
| Theme | Topic, subject, motif |
| Tirade | Harangue, rant, verbal onslaught |
| Tract | Pamphlet, booklet, treatise |
| Transition | Changeover, shift, passage |
| Treason | Betrayal, treachery, disloyalty |
| Trepidation | Apprehension, nervousness, anxiety |
| Turbulent | Restless, chaotic, stormy |
| Tycoon | Mogul, magnate, industrialist, billionaire |
| Ultimate | Final, highest, most important |
| Ungainly | Clumsy, awkward, inelegant |
| Universal | General, widespread, all |
| Validate | Confirm, verify, substantiate |
| Variable | Inconsistent, changeable, fluctuating |
| Vie | Compete, contend, strive |
| Vilify | Demonize, denounce, malign |
| Voracious | Ravenous, insatiable, greedy |
| Wage | Conduct, carry on, fight |
| Wrangle | Argue, wrestle, control with difficulty |
| Comprehensive | Thorough, detailed, exhaustive |
| Credible | Believable, trustworthy, reliable |
| Cursory | Superficial, hasty, brief |
| Cynic | Disbeliever, skeptic, misanthrope |
| Dearth | Scarcity, lack, shortage |
| Debilitating | Weakening, crippling, enfeebling |
| Deficient | Lacking, inadequate, insufficient |
| Demonstrate | Show, prove, exhibit |
| Detract | Take away from, diminish, disparage |
| Digress | Stray from the topic, wander off course |
| Dilemma | Difficult choice, predicament, double bind |
| Distort | Twist, misrepresent, warp |
| Diversion | Distraction, entertainment, pastime |
| Elation | Exhilaration, joy, rapture |
| Elicit | Draw out, evoke, provoke |
| Establish | Set up, found, create |
| Exacerbate | Worsen, aggravate, intensify |
| Expansion | Growth, enlargement, increase |
| Expectation | Anticipation, hope, belief |
| Explicit | Clear, direct, unambiguous |
| Express | Voice, communicate, convey |
| Falter | Hesitate, waver, stumble |
| Familiar | Well known, accustomed to, acquainted with |
| Feign | Pretend, fake, simulate |
| Fluctuate | Change, sway, vary |
| Formulate | Develop, create, design |
| Gist | Essence, core meaning, central idea |
| Hypothetical | Theoretical, assumed, conjectural |
| Implausible | Unbelievable, unlikely, improbable |
| Implication | Suggestion, meaning implied |
| Imply | Hint at, suggest, indicate |
| Incentive | Motivation, inducement, stimulus |
| Incoherent | Rambling, unintelligible, unclear |
| Indolent | Lazy, lethargic, sluggish |
| Intercede | Mediate, intervene, step in |
| Interpret | Explain, construe, understand |
| Isolate | Separate, segregate, detach |
| Jeopardize | Endanger, put at risk, threaten, in peril |
| Mediate | Negotiate, settle, intervene |
| Niche | Specialized market, specialized area, specific role |
| Pacify | Calm, appease, soothe |
| Perception | Understanding, view, interpretation |
| Pertinent | Relevant, applicable, to the point |
| Proponent | Advocate, supporter, champion |
| Punitive | Punishing, disciplinary, chastising |
| Rapport | Harmony, understanding, connection |
| Rationale | Reason, justification, explanation |
| Reconcile | Settle, bring together again, make compatible |
| Redundant | Unnecessary, repetitive, superfluous |
| Respective | Individual, particular, belonging to each |
| Sabotage | Damage, hinder, undermine |
| Scrutiny | Examination, close inspection, investigation |
| Squander | Waste, misuse, fritter away |
| Technique | Method, approach, skill |
| Traumatic | Shocking, distressing, deeply disturbing |
| Turmoil | Upheaval, chaos, disorder |
| Valid | Sound, legitimate, justified |
| Verify | Confirm, substantiate, prove, check |
| Viable | Feasible, workable, practical |
| Vulnerable | Susceptible, defenseless, open to attack |
| abrupt | sudden, hasty, sharp |
| affluent | wealthy, rich, prosperous |
| allege | claim, assert, declare |
| ambition | goal, desire, aspiration |
| appease | pacify, satisfy, calm |
| appraise | evaluate, assess, estimate |
| arrogant | haughty, conceited, boastful |
| asset | advantage, resource, benefit |
| barren | empty, sterile, unproductive |
| banter | teasing, joking, playful talk |
| belligerent | hostile, aggressive, warlike |
| cache | hiding place, store, hoard, stash |
| console | comfort, solace, soothe |
| contrite | remorseful, apologetic, repentant |
| crude | rough, unrefined, vulgar |
| deception | trickery, fraud, deceit |
| demolition | destruction, razing, wrecking |
| descendant | offspring, heir, progeny |
| devout | religious, pious, dedicated |
| disuse | neglect, abandonment, disrepair |
| economize | save, conserve |
| endorse | support, approve, back |
| equilibrium | balance, stability, evenness |
| expenditure | spending, cost, outlay |
| extravagant | wasteful, lavish, excessive |
| falter | hesitate, stumble, waver |
| gratified | pleased, satisfied, delighted |
| haphazard | random, chance, careless |
| homely | plain, unattractive, ordinary |
| hinder | obstruct, impede, hamper |
| hoard | accumulate, store, gather |
| ignorant | unaware, uninformed, uneducated |
| immune | resistant, protected, exempt |
| impeccable | flawless, perfect, faultless |
| impostor | fraud, deceiver, charlatan |
| impromptu | unplanned, spontaneous, improvised |
| incessant | continuous, nonstop, endless |
| incite | provoke, stir up, instigate |
| incumbent | obligatory, necessary, required |
| inquisitive | curious, inquiring, investigative |
| keen | eager, enthusiastic, sharp |
| lull | calm, quiet, pause |
| memoir | autobiography, recollection, narrative, chronicle, reminiscence |
| muse | ponder, meditate, contemplate, reflect |
| mythic | legendary, fabulous, mythical |
| neglect | ignore, disregard, overlook |
| novice | beginner, newcomer, amateur, neophyte, rookie, tyro |
| nuance | subtlety, shade, gradation |
| noncommittal | undecided, neutral, vague |
| obedient | compliant, submissive, dutiful |
| obscure | unclear, vague, unknown |
| obstruction | blockage, hindrance, barrier |
| obstinate | stubborn, determined, inflexible |
| omit | leave out, exclude, skip |
| peak | summit, top, climax |
| predicament | difficult situation, dilemma, plight |
| revere | respect, honor, venerate |
| steadfast | loyal, faithful, resolute |
| thrive | flourish, prosper, succeed |
| urgent | pressing, imperative, critical |
| vigorous | strong, energetic, active |
| willful | obstinate, determined, intentional |
| wrath | anger, fury, rage |
| yearn | long, crave, desire |
| peeve | annoy, irritate, bother |
| plunder | steal, loot, rob, pillage |
| prophet | predictor, forecaster, seer |
| quest | search, pursuit, expedition |
| rebuke | criticize, reprimand, scold |
| reckless | careless, rash, impulsive |
| refine | improve, purify, perfect |
| remedy | cure, solution, treatment |
| remorse | guilt, regret, sorrow, contrition |
| repel | drive away, repulse, disgust |
| resilience | strength, toughness, endurance |
| restraint | control, self control, moderation |
| revenue | income, earnings, profit |
| rogue | scoundrel, villain, rascal |
| sage | wise, sensible, experienced |
| sentimental | emotional, romantic, nostalgic |
| skeptical | doubtful, questioning, suspicious |
| slander | defamation, libel, calumny |
| stronghold | fortress, bastion, citadel |
| succumb | yield, give in, surrender |
| synopsis | summary, outline, abstract |
| timid | shy, fearful, hesitant |
| transgression | offense, sin, crime |
| undermine | weaken, sabotage, subvert |
| vigilant | watchful, alert, attentive |
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