1000 Important Synonyms Words for IELTS
o High – elevated, lofty
o Surge – powerful rush of something
o Yield – produce, bear, provide
o Counsel – advise
o Couch potato – who watches lot of TV
o Deter – hinder, prevent
o Tall – high, lofty
o Minor – lesser, inferior, secondary
o Tenets – on rent
o Temper – mental state
o Proud – arrogant, elated
o Temper – Mood
o Divide – separate, split
o Brave – courageous, bold
o Temporary – Transitory
o Remote – secluded, isolated, distant
o Tender – soft
o Collect – Gather
o Becoming – Fitting
o Sure – Certain
o Posture – way/position of body
o Delicate – fragile, dainty
o Possibility – Opportunity
o Bias – Revoke
o Possess – own
o Intellectual – Mental
o Podium – lecture stand
o Subtle – little
o Dumb – stupid, dense
o Amicable – helpful
o Plunge – to fall
o Plume – soft
o Stroll/wander – to roam around
o Pluck – to break something
o Handy – useful, convenient, skillful
o Strangle – stuck somewhere
o Pinnacle – at the top
o Fraction – part, portion, segment
o Perfect – Flawless
o Overlook – Miss
o Admit – Confess
o Straits – bankrupt
o Outskirts – city’s outer area
o Center – Middle
o Outraged – very upset
o Outgoing – Friendly
o Approve – accept
o Ornament – Decoration
o Old – Mature
o Adversity – difficulty
o Stop – Cease
o Insufficient – Inadequate
o Ort – used
o Prompt – punctual, timely
o Comical – amusing, funny
o Outrageous – preposterous, shocking
o Dispute – debate, oppose
o Worn – used, impaired, old
o Instructions – Directions
o Skeptical – doubtful
o Instinct – inner ability
o Disclose – Reveal
o Taut – tense, tight, stiff
o Amateur – beginner
o Inferior – lesser, substandard
o Fat – chubby, plump, stout
o Inspect – Examine
o Sustain – to remain
o Viable/feasible – possible
o Tiny – Small
o Sociable – friendly, cordial, gregarious
o Odd – Strange
o Insomnia – sleeplessness
o Sincere – Honest
o Inroads – affect
o Beautiful – Pretty
o Innocent – Harmless
o Obsession – desire to have something
o Ingenious – clever, creative, original
o Informal – Casual
o Simultaneously – together
o Infect – Contaminate
o Brave – Bold
o Small – little, insignificant, trivial
o Significant – Meaningful
o Infamous – Notorious
o Dire need – huge need for something
o Sightseeing – to explore places
o Same – identical, alike, equivalent
o Defy – resist, challenge
o Accurate – correct
o Blank – Empty
o Shrine – holy place
o Shiver – tremble
o Sheer – very high amount of something
o Select – Choose
o Dilemma – state of confusion
o Quit – cease, stop, withdraw
o Before – prior, earlier
o Inevitable – unstoppable
o Cranky – cross, irritable
o Away – Absent
o Near – Close
o Rookies – less experienced
o Rock – Stone
o Chiefly – Mainly
o Robust – strong
o Stupid – unintelligent, dense, foolish
o Reluctant – unwilling, hesitant
o Industrious – hard working
o Adamant – firm
o Bashful – shy, timid
o Angry – Mad
o Rich – Wealthy
o Inconsiderate – Thoughtless
o See – Look
o Retrograde – moving backwards
o Rest – Relax
o Reluctant – hesitant
o Blanket ban – complete banned
o Scribble – to write fast
o Retrieve – to take back
o Bruise – scratch
o Deteriorate – something gets worse
o Obsolete – extinct, dated, antiquated
o Interesting – provocative, engrossing
o Least – fewest, minimum, smallest
o Weary – tired, fatigued, lethargic
o Respond – Reply
o Resilient – to resist
o Raise – Lift
o Scared – Afraid
o Sack – big bag
o Quite – Fairly
o Quake – Tremble
o Safe – Secure
o Provide – Supply
o Portion – part, segment, piece
o Prevail – which remains
o Sad – Unhappy
o Detain – punishment
o Necessary – Essential
o Meager – scanty, sparse, poor
o Sacked – to throw out
o Nausea – sick feeling
o Mysterious – elusive, occult, secret
o Rude – Impolite
o Prodding – encourage
o Destiny – Fate
o Symbolize – Represent
o Desperate – fanatic/extremist
o Urgent – crucial, important
o Roster – schedule
o Prestigious – very important
o Dawn – sun rise
o Remark – Comment
o Disagree – differ, dispute
o Premises – area
o Gaudy – showy, garish, vulgar
o Below – under, lower
o Native – area in which one is born
o Complex – complicated
o Dash – Sprint
o Beginning – start, initiate
o Native – Local
o Praise – Compliment
o Blend – combine, mix
o Curse – to bane someone
o Conflict – fight, battle, struggle
o Normal – ordinary, typical, usual
o Murals – huge paintings
o Mum – be quiet
o Frivolous – trivial, unimportant, silly
o Patriotic – one who loves his nation
o Perception – Insight
o Peal – to remove the skin of a fruit or vegetable
o Anxious – nervous
o Mug up – to cram something
o Movie – Film
o Reliant – dependent
o Chatter box – excess talkative
o Stoic – patient
o Stiff – firm/hard
o Identical – alike, duplicate
o Steady – Firm
o Sorrow – woe, anguish, grief
o Spill – for liquid
o Calm – quiet, tranquil
o Huge – vast, immense, great (Big Synonym)
o Complete – Total
o Terrible – dreadful, horrible, vile
o Benevolent / magnanimous – kindhearted
o Specimen – example
o Mirth – merriment, fun, laughter
o Souvenir – memento
o Spend thrift – who spends lot of money
o Slim – Sender
o Sleepy – Drowsy
o Incarnation – birth
o Important – Significant
o Impartial – Neutral
o Impact – Affect
o Luxurious – extravagant, elegant
o Bread and butter – livelihood
o Optional – voluntary, elective
o Immediate – Instantly
o Imitate – to copy
o Break – fracture, burst
o Imitate – Mimic
o Adroit – expert
o Assault – attack
o Strict – stringent, severe, stern
o Jubilant – overjoyed, delighted, elated
o Strong – powerful, mighty, potent
o Amount – Quantity
o Generous – giving, selfless, big-hearted
o Ordinary – usual, average
o Illusion – mirage
o Ill – Sick
o Hint – Tip
o Poor – destitute, needy, impoverished
o Help – Assist
o Hazard – Danger
o Havoc – lots of trouble
o Enjoy – like, appreciate
o Abstraction – to deduct
o Hard – Difficult
o Timid – nervous
o Happily – Fortunately
o Obey – mind, heed, comply
o Handsome – Good Looking
o Handover – to give
o Dirty – soiled, messy (Dirty Synonym)
o Use – Utilize
o Crazy – insane, daft, mad
o Belly – Stomach
o Fiction – fantasy, untruth, myth
o Halt – stop
o Betray – to fraud someone
o Gloomy – hazy or blur
o Retaliate – avenge, revenge, reciprocate
o Glitter – Sparkle
o Glimpse – a brief look
o Mean – unkind, malicious, nasty
o Answer – Response
o Ravage – devastate, ruin, damage
o Glare – stare in an angry way
o Amiable – friendly
o Clarify – explain, simplify
o Buy – purchase
o Diverse – different, distinct
o Aggressive – assertive
o Think – Ponder
o Fast – rapid, quick, swift
o Ratify – approve, confirm, endorse
o Curb – to control
o Glad – Happy
o Courteous – polite, civil
o Get – Receive
o Gesture – actions we use while speaking
o Serious – grave, solemn, pensive
o Garbage – Trash
o Valiant – courageous, brave, heroic
o Funny – Amusing
o Bizarre – Weird
o Blossom – to grow
o Frigid – freezing, frosty
o Flippant – excess talkative
o Beautiful – pretty, attractive (Pretty Synonyms)
o Cunning – Clever
o Logical – sensible, sane, rational
o Flinches – demerit
o Vibes – signals
o Fatigue – tire, exhaust
o Flaw – mistake
o Determined – sure, convinced
o Ambition – dreams
o Fire – to throw out of job
o Finish – Complete
o Crumble – something breaks in small pieces
o Fetch – to get
o Immaculate – spotless, pure
o Chilly – cool, nippy
o Passion – hunger to achieve something
o Ferry – boat
o Fill – load, pack
o Always – forever
o Reliable – Dependable
o Best – finest, choice
o Keep – save, protect, guard
o Allure – attract
o Tangible – concrete, definite
o Birth – beginning
o Aid – help
o Accord – Agreement
o Particular – Specific
o Fate – destiny
o Fatal – dangerous
o Polite – gracious, refined, courteous
o Push – shove, propel
o Intelligent – Smart
o Extempore – speak without rehearsal
o Add – increase
o Exempt – except that
o Exit – Leave
o Talk – Speak
o Shrewd – clever, cunning, crafty
o Exemplary – extra ordinary
o Execute – to start
o Except – Apart From
o Exaggerate – over pound
o Compassion – ready to serve
o Evil – Bad
o Exactly – Precisely
o Enormous – Huge
o Emphatically – forcefully
o Elitist – choosy or selective
o Elite – most talented
o Elevate – Raise
o Elevate – lift
o Racket – noise, commotion, disturbance
o Eager – Keen
o Dusk – sun set
o Drab – dull
o Correct – accurate, right
o Descendent – next generation
o Chaos – noisy situation
o Candid – straight forward
o Vague – unclear, obscure, indistinct
o Deduct – subtract, remove
o Part – Section
o Close – Shut
o Tandem – work together
o Demeanor – behavior / character
o Tavern – pub
o Overwhelmed – very happy with something
o Coy – shy
o Tap – to stroke something
o Virtuous – moral, righteous, angelic
o Bucket – Pail
o Daring – bold, audacious
o Delicate – Fragile
o Deliberate – something planned
o Swift – fast and smooth
o Deliberate – Planned
o Dedicated – Committed
o Deceased – dead
o Dearth/scarcity – lack of something
o Awful – dreadful, atrocious
o Mischievous – naughty, impish
o Overturned – upside down
o Oversee – Supervise
o Daybreak – Dawn
o Nonchalant – indifferent, lackadaisical, blase
o Correct – Right
o Suggest – Propose
o Nurture – to develop something
o Enlarge – expand, magnify
o Collision – collide
o Contrary – opposite
o Contrary – Opposite
o Behoove – merit
o Contemporary – modern
o Dull – blunt, dreary
o Strenuous – vigorous, laborious
o Numerous – Many
o Great – outstanding, remarkable
o Rejuvenate – refresh
o Regret – Remorse
o Nuisance – disturbance
o Begin – Commence
o Constraint – limitation / compulsion
o Thrive – prosper, flourish, develop
o Considerate – Thoughtful
o Congested – tight area
o Repulsive – hideous, offensive, gruesome
o Baby – Infant
o Conform – comply, submit
o Notify – Inform
o Big – Large
o Achieve – accomplish
o Confuse – Mixed Up
o Noon – Midday
o Niche – identity
o Reputable – honorable, upstanding, honest
o Nice – Pleasant
o Sluggish – listless, lethargic, inactive
o Confine – Restrict
o New – Recent
o Alike – Same
o Negligible – very small
o Liable – responsible
o Lethargic – weak
o Charismatic – having magical powers
o Courage – bravery, valor
o Observe – examine, study, scrutinize
o Lethal – Deadly
o Agility – quickness
o Beg – Implore
o Abode – place where you live
o Ample/myriad of/ numerous – lots of
o Moist – wet
o Antique – old item
o Chubby – plump, pudgy
o Future – coming, tomorrow
o Infuriate – enrage, agitate, provoke
o Compress – to press
o Authentic – genuine
o Believe – trust, accept
o Join – connect, unite, link
o Modern – Contemporary
o Allow – Permit
o Learn – Memorize
o Broad – Wide
o Destitute – poor, penniless
o Adequate – sufficient
o Land slide victory or thumping victory – victory by huge margin
o Kind – Benevolent
o Easy – simple (Easy Synonym)
o Humiliate – embarrass, disgrace, dishonor
o Kid – Child
o Vacant – unoccupied, empty
o Joy – Delight
o Gaunt – scrawny, skinny, thin
o Job – Work
o Meeting – Assembly
o Maybe – Perhaps
o Mate – friend
o Mansion – very big bungalow
o Misery – Distress
o Confine – contain, enclose
o Abroad – Overseas
o Encourage – promote, support, urge
o Malfunction – any failure in machinery
o Choosy – Picky
o Change – Transform
o Surplus – excess, additional, extra
o Make – Build
o Miser – one who doesn’t spend much
o Attire – Dress
o Minnow/Nano – very small
o Beneficial – helpful, useful
o Maintain – Preserve
o Yell – Shout
o Withstand – Resist
o Long – lengthy
o Assets – earnings
o Bottom – base, foundation
o Irrelevant – inappropriate, unrelated
o Miniature – very small
o Maiden – something to do at first
o Abandon/Abort – to leave something
o Mad – Crazy
o Ignore – Snub
o Idiot box – TV
o Jolly – merry, jovial, joyful
o Mild – Gentle
o Berserk – gone mad
o Hurry – Rush
o Humiliate – hit below the belt
o Humble – polite
o Huge – Enormous
o Serene – peaceful, tranquil, calm
o Hop – to jump a bit
o Reveal – show, disclose, divulge
o Home sickness – person who can’t live away
o Ambience – environment
o Hire – to recruit
o Hallucination – mirage
o Defend – protect, shield
o Hall – Corridor
o Alteration – change
o Gut feeling – inner voice
o Mesmerize – hypnotize
o Arrive – reach
o Guilt – regret
o Raze – destroy, demolish
o Appreciation – to applaud one’s effort
o Grumble – Grouse
o Awful – Terrible
o Grim – sounding very serious
o Grab – Seize
o Moderate – temperate, lenient, medium
o Stable – steady, unchanging, settled
o Despise – hate, detest, loathe
o Brief – short, concise
o Mentor – guide
o Good – Fine
o Lucid – Clear
o Blunder – a very big mistake
o Militant – combative, aggressive, warlike
o Glossy – shiny
o Function -Operate–
o Ambitious – aspiring
o Loyal – who doesn’t back stab
o Docile – tame, gentle
o Thrifty – economical, frugal, prudent
o Fun -Entertaining–
o Agree – Consent
o Fuddy-duddy – old fashioned
o Coarse – bumpy, rough
o Gain – acquire, obtain
o Furious – angry, enraged, infuriated
o Freak – insane
o Wisecrack – joke
o Smooth – slick, glossy, level
o Fragile – week
o Renew – Resume
o Receive – Get
o Victory – triumph, win, success
o Wrong – incorrect, untrue, mistaken
o Loyal – Faithful
o Annoy – to disturb someone
o Want – Desire
o Fatal – deadly, mortal, killing
o Fortunate – Lucky
o Close – near, imminent
o Intolerant – bigoted, prejudiced
o Special – exceptional, notable, particular
o Resist – oppose, withstand, defy
o Loving – Fond
o Formerly – Previously
o Magnify – expand, enlarge, exaggerate
o Loo – toilet
o Innocent – guiltless, blameless
o Lots – Many
o Loiter – to roam around without aim
o Voluntary – willingly
o Waiver – to cut off
o Active – energetic
o Candy – Sweets
o Calamity – Disaster
o Violent – forceful
o Real – Genuine
o Forbid – to deny
o Fluke – bi-chance
o Little – Small
o Blot/stigma – black spot (disgrace)
o Fast – Quick
o Listen – Hear
o Dubious – doubtful, questionable
o Connect – join, link, attach
o Jealous – Envious
o Far flung – very far away
o Verdict – result
o Jaw dropper – stunned
o Astonishing – surprising
o Invoice – Bill
o Invincible – unconquerable
o Inventory – Stock
o Cruel – mean, heartless
o Fantastic – Great
o Vendor – who sells commodities
o Invade- attack–
o Intrude – trespass
o Famous – Renowned
o False – Untrue
o Trivial – unimportant
o Try – Attempt
o Trustworthy – Reliable
o Tranquility – mental peace
o Transform – Convert
o Fair – Unbiased
o Face lift – to modify something
o Intimate – inform
o Naughty – bad, disobedient, wrong
o Eye opener – show reality
o Extra – Additional
o Evaluate – Assess
o Tragic- something very wrong happened–
o Vast – Huge
o Acquit – to release
o Enormous – vast, immense, colossal (Big Synonym)
o Vary – Differ
o Vanquish – Conquer
o Uncooked – Raw
o Under – Below
o Ethical – genuine
o Eternal – never ending
o Tender – delicate, gentle, affectionate
o Vague – Indistinct
o Unfortunate – Unlucky
o Wardrobe – cupboard
o Uncommon – Unusual
o Escalate – increase
o Epitome – best possible
o Envy – to have something same what others
o Envisage – imagine it’s true
o Entrepreneur – own businessman
o Enquire – Investigate
o Disgrace – Shame
o Discount – Reduction
o Weak – Feeble
o Usually – Generally
o Humble – modest, unpretentious
o Ask – Inquire
o Intend – Mean
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