Showing posts with label Word Choices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Word Choices. Show all posts

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 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
Synonyms of AWKWARD
Many words share the meaning "not having grace or skill".
eg :     clumsy          rusty
          gawky          unskilled


Synonyms of BAD
Many words share the meaning "doing what is wrong".
eg :      dishonest          naughty          wicked
           evil                   unjust


Synonyms of BANISH
The words banish, deport and exile share the meaning
"to force to leave a country".
 eg :     Then dictator banished his enemies.
           Should illegal aliens be deported?
           Napoleon was exiled to a small island.


Synonyms of BASE
The words base, basis and foundation share the meaning 
" a part on which something else rests for support".
eg :      the base of a lamp
           a story with no basis in fact
           the foundation of a building


Synonyms of BEAT
Many words share the meaning of "to hit 
again and again"
eg :      hammer          pound
           lash                thrash

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

SYNONYMS OF FIT

The words fit, proper and suitable share the meaning "right for the purpose."
eg :     a meal fit for the king
          the proper tool for the job
          a car suitable for mountain driving


SYNONYMS OF FAST

Many words share the meaning "moving or acting at high speed."
eg :      brisk                      rapid
            fleet                      speedy
            quick                    swift


SYNONYMS OF ABANDON

The words abandon, desert and forsake share the meaning " to go away from."
eg :         She abandon the cat and began walking.
              Don't forsake a friend in need.
              The sodier deserted his post.


SYNONYMS OFACCOMPANY

The words accompany, attend and escort share the meaning " to go or be with."
eg:          I accompanied her to the party.
              The sultan was attended by his wives.
              The host escorted us to the main door.
              

SYNONYMS OF ACTIVE
Many words share the meaning "full of energy or activity."
eg :         brisk                            energetic                  
              lively                             busy
              forceful                          vigorous