Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Synonyms of IMPROVE
The words improve, better and enhance share the 
meaning "to make better".
eg :     The chef worked to improve the recipe.
           She hopes to better her grades.
           The new haircut enhances his appearance.


Synonyms of INFORM
The words inform, advise and notify share the 
meaning "to let know about something".
eg :     He informed me of his decision to leave.
          The letter advised them of the change in schedule.
          Please notify us when they arrive.


Synonyms of INJURE
The words injure, damage and harm share the meaning
"to hurt the appearance, conditon or value of".
eg :     Rumors injured his reputation.
          The cargo was damaged during the storms.
          She wouldn't harm a fly.


Synonyms of INTELLIGENT
Many words share the meaning "having or showing a keen
mind and the ability to learn easily".
eg :     bright         quick             sharp
          brilliant       perceptive     smart
  

Synonyms of JOIN
The words join, connect and unite share the meaning
"to bring out and put together".
eg :     We all joined hands.
          A bridge connect the two island.
          A judge united the couple in marriage.

Synonyms of GRAND
The words grand, magnificient and stately share meaning
"impressive because of great size, beauty, or splendor".
eg :     the Grand Canyon
          a magnificient landscape
          a stately mansion


Synonyms of HINDER
Many words share the meaning "to get in the 
way and slow down or hold back".
eg :     bar          hamper
          block       obstruct


Synonyms of HONOR
The words honor, honesty and integrity share the meaning
"the condition or fact of being truthful or reliable".
eg :     Can there be honor among thieves?
          Honesty is the best policy.
          We must elect people of integrity.


Synonyms of IDEA
Many words share the meaning "anything that may be in
the mind as an object of knowledge or thought".
eg :     concept          impression         thought
          conception      notion


Synonyms of IMITATE
The words imitate, copy and mimic share the meaning
"to use something as a model"
eg :     The baby imitated my movement.
          The student copied the writer's style.
          The comedian mimicked politician's accent.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Synonyms of CEREMONY
The words ceremony, rite and ritual share the meaning
"a formal act done according to fixed rules".
eg :     a graduation ceremony
          marriage rites
          making a ritual of doing housework


Synonyms of CHARACTERISTIC
The words characteristic, distinctive and individual share the 
meaning "different from others"
eg ;     the characteristic taste of honey
           the distinctive call of the wren
           her individual writing skills


Synonyms of CHILLY
The words chilly, cold and frigid share the meaning
"cool enough to be uncomfortable".
eg :     a chilly evening in June
          a cold January day
          the frigid waters of the icy lake


Synonyms of DISCORD
The words discord, conflict and controversy share the
meaning "a failure to agree or get along well together".
eg :     There was much discord among the nations of Africa.
           They tried to settle a conflict within the labor union.
           The new tax caused much controversy.


Synonyms of DISPENSE
The words dispense, distribute and ration share the meaning
"to give up".
eg :     A doctor dispenses drugs to patients.
          The politician distributed leaflets to the crowd.
          Supplies were rationed to the flood victims.
Synonyms of BLAZE
The words blaze, flash and glare share the meaning
"a bright light".
eg :     the blaze of the sun at noon
          a flash of lightning
          the glare of the headlights


Synonyms of COINCIDE
The words coincide, agree and correspond share the
meaning "to be the same or similar".
eg :     Our tastes in art coincide
          The stories of the witness don't agree
          Their opinions correspond with mine


Synonyms of CONFUSION
The words confusion, chaos and jumble share the
meaning "a mixed up condition".
eg :     the confusion caused by the alarm
          a locker room in chaos after a big win
          papers in a jumble in the drawer


Synonyms of FIRM
The words firm, hard and solid share the same meaning
"not easy to crush, bend or cut".
eg :     a firm mattress
          as hard as a rock
          solid muscle


Synonyms of INSIGNIFICANT
The words insignificant, petty and trivial share the
meaning "small and unimportant".
eg :     an insignificant matter
          a petty grudge
          a trivial remark