1. Abdicate – renounce – relinquish – resign – give up – step down from – ACCEPT – TAKE UP.

2. Abomination – hatred – dislike – loathing – revulsion – detestation – LOVE.

3. Abysmal(ADJ) – terrible – awful – dreadful - SUPERB4. Acrimonious (ADJ) - bitter – spiteful – rancorous –

discordant – harsh – HARMONIOUS.5. Adored – much loved – dearly loved – favourite –

darling – dear. 6. Adored –respected – acclaimed - venerated – highly

thought of – recognized – established.7. Affable – genial – pleasant – friendly – sociable – easy

going – jovial.8. Amorphous – formless – shapeless – nebulous – fluid.9. Antagonistic – aggressive – hostile – opposed – on the

warpath –FRIENDLY.10. Applause (N) – clapping – round of applause – ovation

– JEERING.11. Applause (N) – praise – appreciation – approval –

approbation – support – CONDEMNATION. 12. Approbation (N) – approval – consent – praise –

admiration – esteem – good opinion – DISAPPROVAL. 13. Arcane (ADJ) – mysterious – esoteric – unknowable –

deep – hidden – unfathomable – deep – secret.14. Assiduous – diligent – persevering – industrious –

tireless – hard working – LAZY.15. Astute (ADJ)– shrewd – smart – of good judgment –

perceptive – judicious – incisive – intelligent – sharp – clever – perspicacious – STUPID.

16. Attic (N) – loft – top storey – upper floor 17. Audacity (N) – daring – boldness – courage – bravery

– nerve – overconfidence – cheek – impudence – COWARDICE.

18. Awesome – overwhelming – grand – breath taking – splendid – tremendous – remarkable – amazing – awe inspiring – astounding – humbling.

19. Babble – jabber – gibber – prattle – gabble – blether – natter

20. Baffled – puzzled – perplexed – mystified – bewildered – bemused – befuddled – ENLIGHTENED.

21. Ballistic –

22. Befuddle (V) – confuse – muddle – mix up – bewilder – baffle – stupefy – perplex – stump – flummox – nonplus – confound – ENLIGHTEN – INSTRUCT.

23. Beleaguer – bother – annoy – harass – worry – disturb – DELIGHT.

24. Beleaguer (V) – afflict – dog – trouble – harass – vex.25. Believable – credible – authentic – realistic – plausible

– convincing – UNBELIEVABLE.26. Benevolent – kind – caring – compassionate –

generous – giving – kindly – benign – munificent – MALEVOLENT.

27. Bizarre – wacky – off the wall – uncanny – peculiar – weird – out of the ordinary – ORDIANRY.

28. Blab (V) –tell tales – gossip – spread rumors- tattle – tell secrets – leak – sneak – snitch – tell on somebody – talk out of turn – dish the dirt –prattle.

29. Blanch (V) – go pale – grow pale – lighten- bleach –blench.

30. Blare (V) - ring out – make a racket – blast – boom – resound.

31. Blessed – holy – sacred – sanctified – hallowed – consecrated – set apart.

32. Bliss – ecstasy – heaven – paradise – enjoyment – happiness – delight – pleasure harmony –MISERY.

33. Blithe (ADJ) – carefree- casual- unconcerned – unthinking – happy – merry – happy go lucky – amiable – UPTIGHT.

34. Bloke – chap – guy – lad – fellow – gentleman – person.

35. Blossom (V) – flourish – thrive – develop – bloom- be radiant - come out of yourself –STRUGGLE – WITHER.

36. Bluff (V) – trick – con – fake it - lie – pretend – deceive – pass off - ruse.

37. Booming – deafening – loud – roaring – crashing – rolling.

38. Boulevard – avenue – mall – road – thoroughfare – drive – concourse

39. Bright and breezy – cheerful – sunny – cheery – light hearted – brisk – lively – optimistic – upbeat – confident.

40. Brilliant - luminous – radiant – dazzling – sparking – shining – DULL.

41. Brooding (ADJ) – dark – menacing – threatening – gloomy – ominous.

42. Brusquely – abrupt – violently – roughly – harshly – GENTLY.

43. Bullying (N) – harassment – maltreatment – singling out – hounding – harrying – discrimination.

44. Bump – hit – bang – wallop - bash – strike45. Cadence (N) - lilt – intonation – accent – modulation –

inflection – tone. 46. Cagey (AGJ.)– Wary – guarded – cautious – careful –

reticent – evasive – secretive.47. Capricious (ADJ) – impulsive – unpredictable –

changeable – variable – unreliable –fickle – whimsical – erratic – PREDICTABLE.

48. Carefully – cautiously – vigilantly – watchfully – with awareness – suspiciously – charily – circumspectly – CARELESSLY.

49. Carelessly – not carefully – sloppily – hastily – in a slapdash fashion – inaccurately – imprecisely – sketchily – haphazardly – casually – CAREFULLY.

50. Cascade – flowing – pouring – falling – dropping – gushing – spilling – surging –tumbling.

51. Chagrined –annoyed – peeved – displeased – put out – irked – narked – hurt – cheese off.

52. Chaotic (ADJ) – disordered – disorganized – muddled – confused – messy – untidy – hectic – frenzied – unruly –anarchic.

53. Charged – emotional – exciting – electric – thrilling – stimulating.

54. Chutzpah (N) - gall – nerve – brio – cheek – brass neck – imprudence.

55. Clamour – shout – yell – screech – bawl – holler –WHISPER.

56. Claptrap (N) – nonsense – hogwash – rubbish – drivel – twaddle – baloney –Bunkum –hooey – codswallop – humbug - rot – SENSE.

57. Cliché (N) - chestnut – truism – formula – line.58. Clunk – thump – crash – hit – wallop – smack – bang –

clobber – thwack – whack – strike.59. Cluster –come together – bunch – group – collect –

gather – huddle – crowd together – DISPERSE.

60. Commotion – tumult – uproar – turmoil – hubbub – hullabaloo – disorder – upheaval – disorder – pandemonium.

61. Condescend (V) - deign – lower yourself – stoop – humble yourself – demean yourself.

62. Condescend (V) – patronize –humiliate – talk down to –RESPECT.

63. Condescending (ADJ.) – patronizing – disdainful – superior – haughty – pompous – arrogant – snobbish – lofty –DEFERENTIAL.

64. Consternation (N) – dismay – disquiet – concern – alarm – anxiety – worry.

65. Contort – twist – screw – warp.66. Convoluted – complicated – long winded – elaborate –

complex – difficult – tortuous – drawn out – intricate – STRAIGHTFORWARD.

67. Coo – fuss – cluck – chuckle – tut – bustle - flap68. Coo – fuss – cluck – chuckle – tut – bustle – flap.69. Coveted – popular – in demand – desirable –

UNPOULAR.70. Coyly –shyly – bashfully – timidly – modestly –

demurely – BRAZENLY.71. Craven – cowardly – gutless – spineless – weak – lily

livered – timorous – pusillanimous –BOLD.72. Credence – credibility – authority – weight - belief –

confidence – acceptance.73. Credo – statement of faith – faith – dogma – doctrine

– belief – article of faith.74. Credulous –gullible – naïve – trusting – uncritical –

SHREWD.75. Crick – pain – strain – discomfort – cramp – spasm.76. Cull –pick – select – choose – gather – harvest –

collect – amass.77. Dandy – fine – great – excellent –cool – groovy – BAD.78. Daze – stun – shock – astonish – bemuse – bewilder –

baffle – surprise – astound – confound.79. Deferential (ADJ.) – respectful – admiring- reverent-

polite – courteous – obsequious – DISRESPECTFUL.80. Deleterious –harmful – damaging – adverse –

detrimental – ruinous – HARMLESS.81. Demur – object – protest – raise objection j- baulk – re

reluctant – jib –AGREE.

82. Deprecate – denounce – deplore – criticize – condemn – censure – denigrate – disapprove of – protest against – decry – belittle – speak out against – APPROVE.

83. Detest – hate – loathe – despite – abhor – abominate – dislike intensely – LOVE.

84. Diaphanous – almost transparent – see through – sheer – gossamer – filmy – thin.

85. Dismayed – shocked – appalled – aghast – sicken – disgusted – revolted – horror struck – DELIGHTED.

86. Disparagement (N) – belittling – mocking – ridicule – vilification – derision – denigration - PRAISE

87. Disposition – nature – character – temperament – temper – outlook.

88. Distasteful – repugnant – offensive – unpleasant – disgusting – repulsive – objectionable – revolting – obnoxious – odious – PLEASANT.

89. Dithering (ADJ) – irresolute –indecisive – in two minds – hesitant – fickle – wavering – RESOLUTE.

90. Dogmatic –rigid – inflexible – unbending – strict – assertive – narrow – doctrine –fixed.

91. Doodle –drawing – sketch – scribble – squiggle.92. Drivel (N) – nonsense – foolishness – rubbish – rot –

poppycock – tosh – idiocy – claptrap – SENSE.93. Driven – ambitious – determined – single minded –

obsessed – focused – motivated – APATHETIC.94. Dwindle (V) – decrease – decline – diminish – fall – fall

– fall off – drop – drop off – reduce – lessen – shrink – INCERASE.

95. Eccentric (ADJ) – odd – unconventional – unusual – peculiar – strange – weird – CONVENTIONAL.

96. Ecstatic – overjoyed – delighted – thrilled – elated – blissful – rapturous – euphoric – over the moon – in seventh heaven – on cloud nine – jubilant – extremely happy – frenzied - DOWN.

97. Ecstatic – overjoyed – delighted – trilled – elated – blissful – rapturous – in raptures – euphoric – over the moon – in the seven heaven – on the cloud nine – jubilant – extremely happy – DOWN.

98. Eerie (ADJ) – creepy – uncanny – weird – strange – peculiar – unnatural – supernatural – ghostly – paranormal – spine chilling – frightening – sinister – scary – NORMAL.

99. Elf (N) – Pixie – imp – sprite – fairy – gnome – goblin – leprechaun.

100. Emphatic (ADJ) – forceful – categorical – vigorous – definite – ardent – insistent –

101. Emphatic (ADJ) - resounding – absolute – ringing – clear – evident – obvious – glaring.

102. Energized – keyed up – eager – thrilled – animated – wound up – BORED.

103. Engender – produce – cause – create – bring about – stimulate.

104. Engender (V) – provoke – prompt105. Enviable (ADJ) – desirable – fortunate – lucky – happy

– UNENVIABLE.106. Escapade – adventure – jaunt – antic – exploit –

incident – experience.107. Esplanade – walkway – path - boulevard 108. Espousal – support – adoption – backing – taking up –

championship – sidings with.109. Exacerbate – make worse – worsen – aggravate –

intensify – IMPROVE.110. Exasperated – infuriated – maddened – frustrated –

wound up – annoyed – incensed.111. Exhausted – tired – worn out – beat – fatigued –

bushed – dead beat - pooped – done in – dog tired – REFRESHED.

112. Exhortation –catchphrase – refrain – buzz word.113. Extol – praise – exalt – commend – eulogize – worship

– DEPRECATE.114. Exuberant – enthusiastic – high spirited – cheerful –

LETHARGIC.115. Fabulous – wonderful – tremendous – magnificent –

marvelous – great – extraordinary – amazing.116. Farce – shambles – travesty – circus – sham –

mockery - 117. Fascinated – spellbound – ensnared – rapt – trapped –

attentive – enthralled – awestruck – captivated – mesmerized.

118. Fender bender – crash – smash – accident – rear ender – accident.

119. Feral –untamed – undomesticated – uncultivated – natural – in their natural habitat – CULTIVATED – TAME.

120. Ferret – search – hunt – scramble – rummage – search out – furrow – dig out – flush – force out.

121. Finicky (ADJ) – fastidious j- picky - choosy – pernickety- particular

122. Floppy (ADJ) – limp – droopy – soft – flaccid - FIRM.123. Flummox (V) – stun – stump – baffle – stagger –

flabbergast – confound – floor.124. Foist– impose – palm off – pass off125. Frayed – threadbare – worn – tattered – ragged –

unraveled – in shreds – dilapidated –PRISTINE126. Frenzied (ADJ) – frantic – hyperactive – turbulent –

harried – furious – hysterical – mad – possessed – mad –CALM.

127. Frolic (V) – play – skip – leap – cavort – gambol – frisk – kick up your heals – unbend – let down your hair.

128. Gaiety – merriment – happiness – joy – high spirits – cheerfulness – GLOOM.

129. Gall – irritate – annoy – infuriate – anger – vex – madden – provoke – PLEASE.

130. Gauntlet131. Genial – friendly – amiable – warm – welcoming –

hospitable – gracious – pleasant – UNFRIENDLY.132. Gingerly – cautiously – tentatively – delicately –

carefully – gently.133. Glean – garner – collect – pick up – gather – bring

together – scrape together – assemble.134. Glean – garner – collect – pick up – gather – bring

together – scrape together – assemble.135. Glee – delighted – hilarity – merriment – laughter –

excitement – amusement – joy – happiness –DESPONDENCY.

136. Glide – move smoothly – slither – slide – slide along – sashay.

137. Gloat – revel – take pride – glory – wallow – rejoice – LAMENT.

138. Gloomy –dark – depressing – dim – overcast – dull – ominous – dismal – murky – BRIGHT.

139. Gorgeous – beautiful – stunning – elegant – attractive – striking – good looking – dazzling – lovely – magnificent –UGLY.

140. Groove (N) – channel – furrow – rut.141. Groove (V) – listen – dance – harmonize – enjoy.

142. Groovy – pleasing – wonderful – hip – cool – harmonious – marvelous – great.

143. Grope (V) - fumble – fumble about – feel for- feel around.

144. Grumble – complain – moan – whine – grouse – gripe – protest – object.

145. Guff (N) - gobbledygook – flannel – nonsense – rubbish – flimflam – small talk – blether – drivel.

146. Guffaw – laugh – chuckle – chortle – roll with laughter147. Gumption – common sense – good sense – nous –

horse sense – practicality – initiative – resourcefulness – get up and go.

148. Hew –cut – chop – fell- cleave – axe – hack – slash.149. Heyday (N) – prime – zenith – peak of your success –

halcyon days – peak.150. Hobgoblin – elf – imp – goblin – gremlin – pixie – bad

fairy.151. Horrendous – awful – dreadful – terrible – dire –

unbearable – atrocious – unspeakable – horrific – ghastly – hideous –horrible – appalling- WONDERFUL.

152. Huff – puff –pant – wheeze- gasp.153. Hullabaloo – noise – racket – hubbub – clamour –

tumult - din. 154. Humdrum – dull – boring – routine – unexciting –

everyday – monotonous – EXCITING.155. Humdrum (ADJ) – dull – boring – unexciting –

monotonous – EXCITING.156. Impassioned – emotional- ardent – fervent –

passionate – heated – excited – heartfelt – from the heart – moving – touching – IMPASSIVE.

157. Impervious – impermeable –solid – resistant 158. Impervious – unreceptive – not influenced –

unbending – inflexible – unyielding – unwavering – rigid – obdurate – not to be swayed – not to be moved – unmovable – adamant.

159. Incarceration – imprisonment – confinement – custody – captivity – internment- FREEDOM.

160. Incredible – hard to believe – unbelievable – implausible – barely credible – far fetched – inconceivable – CREDIBLE.

161. Indelible – impossible to remove – ineffaceable – ineradicable – permanent – fast – stubborn –

unforgettable – deep seated – lasting – enduring – ingrained -FLEETING.

162. Indignation – righteous anger – resentment – offence – annoyance – crossness – fury – ire.

163. Inexplicable – mysterious – incompressible – bizarre – curious –strange –perplexing – mystifying – puzzling – baffling – enigmatic – EXPLICABLE.

164. Innocuous – inoffensive – harmless – innocent – safe – mild – bland – OFFENSIVE.

165. Inoculation –immunization – vaccination – jab – shot – injection – booster.

166. Insincere (ADJ) – dishonest – two faced – hypocritical – disingenuous – artificial – deceitful –duplicitous –phony - SINCERE.

167. Intensification – strengthening – increase – rise – escalation – spiraling- growth – REDUCTION.

168. Intrigue (N) –conspiracy – plot – deception – scheme – stratagem – manoeuvre – ruse – trickery.

169. Intrigue (V) – fascinate – interest – charm – attract – captivate – absorb.

170. Intrigue (V) – fascinate – interest – charm – attract – captivate – absorb. Buffet (V) – rock – pound – batter – bang – pummel – beat.

171. Inundated – busy – snow covered – swamped – flooded – rushed off your feet – hectic – IDLE.

172. Inundated – covered – suffused – submerged – submersed.

173. Invincible – unbeatable – unconquerable – unshakable – indomitable – resolute –doughty -impregnable – unassailable – insuperable –indestructible – supreme – VULNERABLE - FEEBLE.

174. Jaded (ADJ) – world weary – tired – worn out – fed up – bored – cynical-hackneyed-clichéd – corny –stale –old – done to death – naff – unoriginal – passé-trite – lackluster – exhausted – FRESH - ORIGINAL.

175. Jettison – throw away – throw out – get rid of – throw overboard – chuck out – abandon – discard – ditch – dump –KEEP.

176. Jostle – push – shove – elbow – push around 177. Jovial – cheerful – full of beans – bright and breezy –

cheery buoyant – MISERABLE. 178. Judder (V) – vibrate – shudder- shake – convulse –

jerk – jolt –GLIDE.

179. Laidback (ADJ) – nonchalant – blasé – cool – relaxed – unmoved- detached – dispassionate – imperturbable unflappable – relaxed – unmoved – unconcerned – carefree- offhand – UPTIGHT -CONCERNED.

180. Lanky – gangling – gangly – long limbed – awkward – leggy – tall and thin – ROTUND.

181. Lethargic – sluggish – tired – weary – lackluster – lazy – indolent – exhausted – ENERGETIC.

182. Lithe – supple – flexible – agile – lissome - nimble.183. Loiter – hang around – lurk – skulk – dawdle – loaf184. Magic – charisma – magnetism – ability – charm – je

ne sais quoi.185. Magic – enchanted – magical – fairy like – charmed –

dreamlike.186. Magic – mystery – charm – appeal – allure – attraction

– fascination.187. Magic – the supernatural – the unexplained –

enchantment – SCIENCE.188. Magic – thrilling – magical – enchanting – delightful –

wonderful – lovely – captivating – charming – astonishing – breathtaking – RUN OF THE MILL.

189. Magical – exquisite – magical- perfect – special – cherished – touching – moving – enchanting – EVERYDAY.

190. Malevolent – malicious – spiteful – wicked – nasty – mean – BENEVOLENT.

191. Meandering –roundabout – indirect – twisty – winding – tortuous – oblique –DIRECT.

192. Meticulously – carefully – scrupulous – particular – painstaking – fussy – Careless.

193. Meticulously – detailed – accurate – pedantic – punctilious – exact – precise.

194. Midget195. Misery – unhappiness – sadness – desolation – gloom

– wretchedness – melancholy – despair – agony – misfortune.

196. Modicum – small amount – little – bit – degree – scrap – ounce.

197. Monumental - colossal – epic – immense – massive – huge – enormous – mammoth – vast – SMALL.

198. Mooch – wander – amble – meander – roam – ramble – saunter –walk – knock around.

199. Muck – manure – dirt – sewage – mess –grime - mud200. Nadir (N) – lowest point – all time low – rock bottom –

depths of despair – pits - depths – ZENITH. 201. Neat (ADJ) – compact – well designed – handy- simple

– elegant – CUMBERSOME.202. Neat (ADJ) – convenient – effective – elegant –

precise – well thought out – handy – useful – nifty – natty – CLUMSY.

203. Neat (ADJ) – In order – tidy – orderly – arranged – straight – efficient – precise – smart – trim – DISORGANIZED.

204. Neat (ADJ) – tidy – orderly –careful – efficient – precise – painstaking – smart – trim – natty – UNTIDY.

205. Needle (V) –irritate – annoy – aggravate – enrage – pester – provoke – hassle – niggle – rile.

206. Newest (ADJ) – latest –most recent - most modern – most up to date – up to the minute – hottest.

207. Niggle (N) – complaint – grumble – objection – criticism – grievance.

208. Niggle (V) – ache – give pain – be sore – be painful – bother – trouble – twinge.

209. Niggle(V) – trouble – worry – nag – give cause of worry - bother .

210. Nimbus – corona – halo – aura – radiance – circle of light.

211. Novice (N) – beginner – learner – trainee – apprentice – greenhorn –rookie- learner - neophyte –tender foot – OLD HAND.

212. Nudge – push – bump – elbow – shove – jolt – prod.213. Nudge (V) – Push – bump – elbow – shove – jolt –

prod.214. Obscure (ADJ) – difficult to understand –

incomprehensible – unclear – vague – ambiguous – doubtful – murky –unintelligible – OBVIOUS.

215. Obsequious (ADJ.) – flattering – toadying – submissive – sycophantic – fawning – ASSERTIVE.

216. Obsequiously – respectfully – reverently – admiringly – politely – courteously – DISRESPECTFULLY.

217. Obvious – clear – understandable – palpable – apparent – evident – observable – OBSCURE.

218. Odious (ADJ) – hateful – horrible – abhorrent – loathsome – revolting – detestable – repellant – repulsive – obnoxious – DELIGHTFUL.

219. Offended –affronted – insulted – hurt – upset – slighted –snubbed.

220. Ogle – look at – judgment – stare at – gaze – watch – eye up – observe – eyeball.

221. Ominous (ADJ)- Threatening – warning – worrying – gloomy – portentous – menacing – boding evil – ill omened – unpromising – PROMISING.

222. Ominous(ADJ) – threatening – warning – worrying – gloomy – portentous – menacing – boding evil – ill omened – unpromising –PROMISING.

223. Oomph –life – vivacity – energy – enthusiasm – go – APATHY.

224. Opulence (N) - wealth – lavishness – luxury – richness – magnificent – affluence – sumptuousness – POVERTY.

225. Opulent (ADJ.) - wealthy – luxurious – rich – magnificent – affluent – sumptuous –impoverished.

226. Outburst – eruption – explosion – outbreak – burst – flare up.

227. Outrageous – disgraceful – shameful – shocking – contemptible – despicable – extreme –COMMENDABLE.

228. Outrageous – disgraceful – shameful – shocking – contemptible – extreme – disgraceful – COMMMENDABLE.

229. Over the moon –delighted – thrilled – overjoyed – pleased – thrilled to bits – HORRIFIED.

230. Paltry – worthless – measly – trifling – trivial – miserable – insignificant – SUBSTANTIAL – CONSIDERABLE.

231. Paltry – wretched – miserable – contemptible – low – poor – base – squalid.

232. Paraphernalia – belongings –things – gear – equipment – kit – supplies – stuff – bits and pieces.

233. Paraphernalia – trappings – accouterments – baggage – things that are part an….

234. Paroxysm – convulsion – fit –outburst – spasm.235. Passionate – fervent – ardent – zealous – avid –

obsessive – fanatical – loving – adoring – INDIFFERENT.

236. Pedantic (ADJ) – finicky – plodding – obscure – arcane – doctrinaire – nit picking - DILETTANTE.

237. Perfunctory – unthinking – automatic – mechanical – dutiful – obligatory – token – THOUGHTFUL.

238. Pernickety –fussy – pedantic – difficult to please – funny – choosy – EASY.

239. Pester – bother – annoy – harass – beleaguer – disturb – DELIGHT.

240. Phenomenal – extraordinary – exceptional – unique – unusual – rare – extra special – out of the ordinary – unparalleled- ORDINARY.

241. Picturesque (ADJ) - charming – chocolate box – striking j- quaint – pleasing – pretty – scenic.

242. Pioneer (V) – lead the way – open up – forge – found – initiate – break new ground – establish – prepare.

243. Pixie (N) – fairy – elf – sprite – gnome.244. Pliable (ADJ) – flexible – bendable – supple – workable

– pliant – bendy – elastic – malleable – adaptable – adjustable – RIGID.

245. Plodding – slow – poky246. Plop (V) – drop – splash – trickle - drip247. Plop (V) – place – put – put down – set down – set

down – dump – stick – pop – plonk.248. Plumb – flabby – chubby – tubby – podgy – stout –

curvy – obese- SLIM.249. Plunder (N) – Stolen goods – loot – booty – spoils – ill

gotten gains – swag.250. Plunder (V) – steal – rob – loot – pillage – raid –

ransack.251. Plunk – twang - plonk –strum – play.252. Poignant –moving – emotional – touching –

distressing – sad – affecting – heart rendering – upsetting – tender – agonizing – UNEMOTIONAL.

253. Poverty (N) – Neediness – destitution – hardship – distress- need – privation – indigence – penury – deprivation – abject poverty – AFFLUENCE – WEALTH.

254. Prance – strut – flounce – cavort – frolic – swan – sashay – parade – swagger.

255. Precarious – shaky - unstable – insecure – uncertain – wobbly – unsafe – unsteady – risky – dangerous – perilous - SAFE -STABLE.

256. Primate – chimpanzee – ape – monkey – mandrill.257. Primed (ADJ) – ready - prepared – in position – in

place – UNPREPARED.258. Pristine – immaculate – perfect – unsoiled –

untouched – like new – pure – spotless – SOILED.

259. Prodigious (ADJ) – abnormal – extraordinary – phenomenal – unusual – remarkable – impressive – AVERAGE.

260. Prodigious (ADJ) – huge – vast – copious – giant – gigantic – immense – enormous – profuse – massive – SMALL.

261. Proscribe (V) – ban- bar – forbid – make illegal – veto – rule out – prohibit – PERMIT – ALLOW.

262. Provident (ADJ) – visionary – far seeing – prophetic – sagacious – wise – FOOLISH.

263. Prowess – ability – skill – expertise – competence – dexterity – competence – aptitude – proficiency - knack.

264. Pummel – hit – beat – batter - Buffet – rock – pound – batter – bang.

265. Quagmire (N) – predicament – dilemma – quandary – sticky situation.

266. Quagmire (N) - swamp – marsh – bog.267. Quail – draw back – recoil – shrink back – blench –

cringe – cower – baulk – flinch – pull back.268. Quaint (ADJ) – old fashioned – old world – picturesque

– charming – pretty – attractive – appealing – MODERN.

269. Quaint (ADJ) – strange – peculiar – odd – curious-bizarre – weird – extraordinary – unusual – NORMAL.

270. Quandary –dilemma – predicament – fix – jam – difficulty – sticky situation.

271. Quibbling – hair splitting – being fussy – being pedantic – pedantic.

272. Quintessentially – typically – essentially – characteristically – in essence.

273. Quirky (AGJ) – idiosyncratic – original – individual – unusual – peculiar – strange – odd – strange – eccentric – unpredictable – NORMAL.

274. Rally round – help – assist – aid – help out – lend a hand – HINDER.

275. Raring to go – willing – disposed – keen – glad – inclined – eager- UNWILLING.

276. Raucous –rough – harsh – strident – hoarse – grating – guttural – guff – SOFT.

277. Replete – full – complete – supplied – abounding – Stuffed – HUNGRY – LACKING.

278. Reposition – move – relocate – change the position – put something in a new.

279. Reproach (v) – admonish – chide – accuse – reprove – criticize – scold – rebuke – reprimand – blame – point finger at.

280. RESOLUTE (ADJ) – firm – staunch – unyielding – stubborn – unbendable – definite – determined – unwavering – steadfast 0- tenacious – preserving – purposeful – IRRESOLVE.

281. Reticent – reserved – quiet – restrained – unforthcoming – uncommunicative – taciturn – silent – TALKATIVE.

282. Rickety - wobbly – shaky – unsteady – unstable – rocky – unbalanced – insecure – FIRM.

283. Ricochet – rebound – recoil – reverberation – echo.284. Rotund – round – stout – fat – curved – corpulent.285. Rubbish (N) – nonsense – drivel – twaddle – claptrap –

hogwash.286. Rubbish (N) – refuse – debris – litter – waste – junk.287. Rubbish (V) – criticize – slate – disparage – pick holes

in – slam – pan –drivel - PRAISE.288. Rumple – wrinkle –crumple – crease – crinkle – pucker

– scrunch up – SMOOTH.289. Rumpled (ADJ) – Unkempt – ragged – shabby – scruffy

– bedraggled – disheveled - untidy – messy – grubby –tousled –uncombed-down at heel - NEAT - SMART.

290. Ruse – tick – dodge – subterfuge - wile – con – hoax – deception – scam – stunt

291. Sagacious (ADJ) – wise – sage – learned – clever – perceptive – erudite – astute – Knowledgeable – FOOLISH.

292. Satiated – full – full up – satisfied – sated.293. Scorn – contempt – disdain – disrespect – derision –

scornfulness –disparagement – ridicule – ADMIRATION.

294. Scraggy- scrawny – skinny – gaunt – bony – lanky –lean – PLUMP.

295. Scruffy (ADJ) – untidy – shabby – tatty – unkempt – disheveled – messy – grubby – NEAT.

296. Serendipity - chance - fate – destiny – karma – providence – fortune – coincidence – kismet – DESIGN.

297. Serene – composed – unruffled – peaceful – placid – cool – unflustered – laid back – calm –unflappable – collected – imperturbable – level headed – in control – cool as a cucumber - self possessed – AGITATED – NERVY.

298. Serene – tranquil – calm – peaceful – quiet – still – BUSTLING.

299. Serenity – tranquility – calmness – peacefulness – quietude – BUSTLE.

300. Shaggy – hairy – unkempt – disheveled – bushy – unshorn – hirsute – TIDY.

301. Shirk – evade – avoid – dodge – duck – get out of – wriggle – shun – ACCEPT.

302. Shrewd – astute – sharp – smart – on the ball – cunning – canny – sharp witted – perceptive – insightful.

303. Silhouette – outline – shape – shadow – line – figure.304. Sincere (ADJ) – genuine – honest – truthful – earnest –

straight – heartfelt – frank – open – INSINCERE.305. Sinewy – wiry – lean – strong.306. Skepticism (N) –cynicism – disbelief- doubt –

uncertainty.307. Skirmish (N) - battle – flight- combat – scuffle – clash

– conflict – brawl – encounter – tussle.308. Slapdash – sloppy – messy – clumsy – careless –

hasty – haphazard – shoddy – METICULOUS.309. Sleaze (N) - baseness – sordid details –

unpleasantness.310. Slew –veer – swing – slide – skid- swerve.311. Slink – creep – sneak – tiptoe – steal - skulk312. Smashing – shattering – breaking – demolishing –

crushing.313. Smattering (N) – bit – modicum – dash – smidgen. 314. Smirk – grin – leer – sneer – simper – smile – FROWN.315. Smother – overwhelm – overpower – oppress –

suffocate – stifle.316. Smother – suffocate – stifle – choke – asphyxiate.317. Smug –self satisfied – superior – self righteous –

arrogant – conceited – haughty – full of yourself – HUMBLE.

318. Snare –catch – trap – capture – ensnare.

319. Sneer – scorn – scoff – mock – deride – snigger – laugh at – belittle – pour scorn on – vilify – denigrate- turn your nose up at – giggle

320. Snooty – snobbish – high and mighty – toffee nosed – superior – stuck up – condescending – patronizing – supercilious – pretentious –HUMBLE.

321. Soiled – dirty – grubby – mucky – grimy – CLEAN.322. Sop – concession – offering – bribe – pacifier –

backhander – hush money.323. Sortie – raid – manoeuvre – foray - RETREAT 324. Soupcon – dash – drop – bit – splash – morsel – taste. 325. Spectacular – stunning – impressive – amazing –

fantastic – extravagant – brilliant – dramatic – dazzling – astonishing – marvelous – wonderful – exciting – incredible – breathtaking – HUMDRUM.

326. Spew – disgorge – discharge – eject – emit.327. Splash – plaster – display – make public – broadcast –

publicize.328. Splash – splatter – get water on – dash – spray –

spatter.329. Sprite (N) – fairy – nymph – elf – dryad – leprechaun –

brownie – gnome.330. Spruce (ADJ) - neat – smart – dapper – trim – elegant

– well groomed – natty – SCRUFFY.331. Squalid (ADJ) – filthy - dirty – foul – nasty – fetid –

unclean – neglected –CLEAN.332. Squalid (ADJ) – seedy – sordid – low – sleazy –

repulsive – immoral – dishonest – disreputable – ABOVE BOARD – REPUTABLE.

333. Squelch – hush up – muffle – smother – stifle – censor – sit on

334. Squirm –wriggle – writhe – twist – fidget – move about

335. Squirt – spurt – shoot – squeeze – spray – spew – spout.

336. Stall- stop – cut out – freeze – pause – come to stand still – peter put – shut down –KEEP GOING.

337. Standoffish – distant – aloof - superior – unapproachable – cold – reticent – supercilious – unforthcoming – snobbish – snooty – AFFABLE.

338. Stifling –hot – roasting – boiling – airless – muggy –AIRY – COOL.

339. Stoke – put fuel on – stoke up – add fuel to

340. Stoke – strengthen – make stronger – fuel – encourage – add to.

341. Stratagem – trick – ruse j- ploy – wile – subterfuge – feint – device – scheme – plot.

342. Strut - swagger – march – parade – prance - walk343. Stupid (ADJ) – Unintelligent - foolish – silly – draft – ill

advised – injudicious – ludicrous – laughable – SENSIBLE.

344. Succinctly – in a few words - briefly – concisely – pithily – tersely

345. Sumptuous – luxurious – extravagant – lavish –splendid – opulent – plush – superb – spectacular – magnificent – MEAGRE.

346. Superb – excellent – outstanding – terrific – splendid – fabulous – marvelous – magnificent – superlative – tremendous – brilliant – first class – first rate –ABYSMAL.

347. Tedium – tediousness – boredom – dreariness – tiresome – EXCITEMENT.

348. Tired (ADJ) – weary – exhausted – worn out – bushed – all in – dead beat – drowsy – fatigued – shattered – ENERGETIC.

349. Titter – snigger – snicker – giggle – chortle – laugh350. Trendsetter – leader – pacesetter – innovator –

modernizer – leading light.351. Trickle – drip – drop – dribble – ooze – seep –FLOOD.352. Trite – common place – tried – pedestrian – worn –

stock – hackneyed – corny – clichéd – banal – unoriginal –ORIGINAL.

353. Troll (N) – elf – sprite – imp – gnome – hobgoblin.354. Troll (N) – ogre – tyrant – monster – fiend – giant.355. Trounce – beat – thrash – rout – crush – overwhelm –

slaughter- hammer – defeat – stuff.356. Tutelage (Noun) – auspices – sponsorship – guidance

– protection – patronage – backing - support.357. Unceremoniously – abruptly – hastily – callously –

brusquely – tersely – ATTENTIVELY.358. Underdog (N) - loser – small fry – runner up – second

best – little guy – FAVIOURITE.359. Unfathomable (ADJ) – deep – profound – bottomless –

unsounded – unplumbed – immeasurable – vast –SHALLOW.

360. Unfathomable (ADJ) – impenetrable – inscrutable – incomprehensible – unknowable – indecipherable – arcane – enigmatic – mysterious – inexplicable – straightforward.

361. Unfriendly – aloof – distant – surly – frosty – cool – unsocial – inhospitable – hostile – FRIENDLY.

362. Ungenerous – stingy – measly – meager – penny pinching – paltry –Generous.

363. Unstoppable – relentless – inescapable – inevitable – inexorable.

364. Urchin – imp – scamp – rascal – rogue – waif – brat – scallywag – trouble maker – good for nothing – unpleasant child – little monster.

365. Usher (V) – attendant – escort – guide.366. Usher (V) – escort – accompany – shepherd –conduct

– steer – lead – marshal.367. Vacuity – blankness - emptiness368. Vainglorious – conceited – proud – narcissistic –

arrogant – self importance – big headed – inflated – HUMBLE.

369. Valediction – farewell – goodbye – send off – adieu – leave taking.

370. Valet –wash – clean – dry clean –sluice - rinse371. Verity – truth – reality – actuality – FICTION.372. Verve – vitality – energy – dynamism – vigour – vim –

vim and vigour – dash – sprit – life – animation –zest – LETHARGY.

373. Veteran (N) – experienced person – expert – old hand – NOVICE.

374. Vibrant – bright – vivid – brilliant – flamboyant – luminous – day glow – garish – glowing – lurid – DULL.

375. Vibrant – lively – vivacious – animated – exciting – pulsating – effervescent- alive – vital – bubbly – LISTLESS.

376. Visceral- intuitive – instinctive – primeval –gut377. Vivacious – lively – bubbly – cheerful – spirited – full

of life – energetic – chirpy – effervescent – animated – LANGUID.

378. Wailing – crying – bawling – howling – blubbing - sniveling

379. Walkway – alley – catwalk – causeway380. Warp –distort – deform- bend – twist – go out of

shape – damage – STRAIGHTEN.

381. Welter – flurry – jumble – mass- confusion – spate – muddle.

382. Wisp – piece – bit – fragment – slip – particle – crumb – morsel – leftover.

383. Woof –bark – yap –yell.384. Wrangling (N) – internal strife – backbiting –

squabbling – bickering – power struggle.385. Zenith (N) – peak – summit – pinnacle – top – acme –

highest point – apex – NADIR.386. Solicit (V) – ask for – beg – importune – seek –

petition for – plead for – request – implore –crave – beseech – GRANT.

387. Starkly (ADJ) – openly – blatantly – obviously – plainly – simply –COVERTLY.

388. Elite (N) – best – cream of the crop – privileged – leaders – selected – selected few.

389. Patently (ADJ) – deliberately – blatantly – obviously – boldly – clearly – demonstrably – SECRETLY.

390. Travesty (N) – charade – caricature – sham – parody – mockery – pretence – farce.

391. Stymie (V) – stop – prevent – hinder – block – thwart – FOSTER –ENCOURAGE.

392. Staggering (ADJ) – astounding - amazing – confounding – overwhelming – stunning – shocking - surprising – incredible – astounding - unbelievable – hard to believe.

393. Disastrous (ADJ) – terrible – devastating – catastrophic – ruinous.

394. Disastrous (ADJ) – unsuccessful – unfortunate – luckless – doomed – unlucky – grievous – ill started – dreadful – SUCCESSFUL.

395. Deter (v) – discourage – putt off – daunt – dissuade – prevent – frighten – ENCOURAGE.

396. Incipient – Just beginning – initial – embryonic – budding – early – developing.

397. Perfidy (N) – treachery – disloyal – deceit – duplicity – betrayal – lying – HONESTY.

398. Thug (N) – hooligan – gangster – mugger – brute – yob – ruffian – heavy.

399. Denigrate (v) – disparage – pour scorn on – degrade – belittle – malign – defame – PRAISE.

400. Drool (V) – dribble – salivate – slobber – slaver.

401. Jiffy (N) - moment – sec – second – minute – tick – instant.

402. Exotic (ADJ) – unusual – out of the ordinary – striking – interesting – bizarre – mysterious – glamorous – colorful – outlandish – strange – ORDINARY.

403. Eschew (v) – avoid – shun – have nothing to do with – turn your back on - steer clear of – disdain – abstain from – give up – PARTICIPATE.

404. Jig (V) – dance – skip – hop – caper – leap – spring.405. Demystify – expose – show up – deflate – discredit –

set straight – throw light on – lay bare.406. Maverick (N) – nonconformist – unconventional

person – eccentric – individualist – rebel – one of a kind – odd one out - CONFORMIST.

407. Prodigious (ADJ) – abnormal – extraordinary – phenomenal – unusual – exceptional – remarkable – impressive – AVERAGE.

408. Prodigious (ADJ) – huge – vast – copious – giant – gigantic – immense – enormous – profuse – massive – SMALL.

409. Prudish – prim – stuffy – pedantic – proper – formal – straight laced – coy – priggish – squeamish – RELAXED – NEET - TIDY.

410. Stuffy – airless – hot – close – stifling – oppressive – AIRY.

411. Moot – debatable - arguable – doubtful – controversial – unresolved – disputable – unsettled – unlikely.

412. Morose – miserable – glum – depressed – down – low – gloomy – pessimistic – down in the dumps.

413. Squat – crouch – sit on your heals – hunker down – bend – short – thick – thickset.

414. Bucolic – rural – rustic – country – pastoral – countrified – URBAN.

415. Scuttle – scurry – scamper – dart – dash – rush –spoil – ruin –foil.

416. Buff –beige – manila - camel –off white – polish – rub – burnish.

417. Bug bear – worry – problem – concern – bother – nuisance.

418. Solecism- error – mistake – blunder – faux pas – gaffe – blooper.

419. Hobo – travelling worker – traveler.

420. Tramp – vagrant – homeless person – beggar – vagabond – hobo – traipse – March – trek.

421. Clumsy – awkward – inept – ungainly – maladroit – gauche – all fingers and thumbs – ham fisted – lumbering – gawky – inelegant.

422. Halcyon – untroubled – calm – peaceful – quiet – still – heavenly – TURBULANT.

423. Intone (V) – chant – drone – sing – croon – utter – say.424. Streak (N) – line – band – strip – stripe – splash –

flash.425. Greedy (ADJ) – Gluttonous – voracious – ravenous –

insatiable – hungry –MODERATE.426. Greedy (ADJ) – avaricious – covetous – grasping –

materialistic – acquisitive – GENEROUS.427. Greedy (ADJ) – stingy – mean – miserly – selfish –

tight fisted – GENEROUS.428. Rude- impolite – discourteous – bad mannered –

uncouth – offensive – foul – vulgar – boorish – disrespectful – POLITE.

429. Suave – smooth – polished – polite – urbane – debonair – sophisticated – charming – courteous – gracious.

430. Redeem – cash in – cash – trade in – exchange – convert – use – buy back – transfer.

431. Rancid –off – bad – sour – stale – rotten – past its sale date – FRESH.

432. Tumultuous -turbulent – confused – chaotic – disorderly – riotous - noisy – PEACEFUL.

433. Wryly –dryly – ironically –understatedly –deprecatingly – matter of factly –sarcastically – sardonically.

434. Warily – cautiously - suspiciously – carefully –circumspectly – cagily –guardedly –thoughtfully – THOUGHTLESSLY.

435. Slander – insult – malign –libel – slur – smear –disparage –vilify –defame.

436. Echelon – level – stratum – height – rank.437. Melee – fight –clash – encounter – skirmish –combat –

scuffle –conflict – confrontation.438. Chagrin – Mortification – vexation – disappointment –

embarrassment – sorrow – annoyance.439. Chaff – banter – repartee – tease – joke – mock – josh

– make fun of.

440. Convoluted – complicated – long winded –elaborate – complex –difficult – tortuous –drawn out –intricate.

441. Debut – first appearance – entrance – introduction – unveiling – presentation – RETIREMENT.

442. Dilettante (N) – amateur- part time – unpaid – proletarian – leisure – recreational – dabbler -PROFESSIONAL.

443. Reparation –compensation – damages – amends – recompose – reimbursement.

444. Beguile (V) – entice – lure – woo – charm – captivate – mesmerize – hypnotize – fascinate – enthrall- put under spell – appeal to – attract –engross – enchant – grip – rivet - entrance.

445. Ephemeral (ADJ)- short lived – transient –passing – fleeting – brief – momentary – temporary – LASTING – PERMANENT.

446. Equivocation (N) – indirectness – caginess – crookedness – ambiguous – vagueness – slipperiness – shiftiness – elusiveness – prevarication- evasion – hedging.

447. Erudite – learned – scholarly – knowledgeable – well educated – well read – cultured – intellectual – widely read – bookish – literary –academic – studious.

448. Eulogy – tribute – acclamation.449. Everlasting – eternal – endless – ceaseless – never

ending – perpetual – undying – unending – interminable – TEMPORARY.

450. Excoriate – criticize – attack – berate – upbraid – rebuke – condemn – haul over the coals – take to task – peel- pare – skin – strip - COMMENED.

451. Exculpate – free from blame – clear – exonerate – pardon – absolve – acquit – CONVICT.

452. Muggy – humid – close – sultry – clammy – stifling – oppressive – warm – damp – sticky – hot and stick – sweaty – moist – FRESH.

453. Mulish – stubborn – obstinate – defiant – headstrong – obdurate – determined – willful – pig headed – AMENABLE.

454. Murmur – speak softly – talk softly – whisper – mutter – mumble – low sound – hum – buzz.

455. Mundane – ordinary – dull – routine – everyday – commonplace – boring – unexciting – humdrum – dreary – monotonous – tedious – uninteresting – EXOTIC.

456. Mumbo jumbo – gibberish – nonsense – rubbish – drivel – hogwash – claptrap – SENSE.

457. Naïve – inexperienced – immature – adolescent – green – raw –youthful- SOPHISTICATED.

458. Naiveté – innocence – gullibility – inexperience – simplicity – ingeniousness – artlessness – SOPHISTICATION.

459. Neophyte – beginner – learner – trainee- apprentice – novice – tenderfoot –recruit – beginner – greenhorn – amateur - OLD HAND.

460. Nerd – drip – weed – bore – geek.461. Preeminence – superiority – authority – excellence –

eminence – renown – prestige – prominence – INCOMPETENCE.

462. Propitious – favourble – auspicious – encouraging – promising – bodes well – shows potential.

463. Proscribe – ban – bar – forbid – exclude – make illegal – veto – disallow – rule out – prohibit – PERMIT.

464. Pugnacious – aggressive – confrontational – belligerent – truculent – argumentative – contentious – PEACEABLE.

465. Corpulence – flaccidity – looseness – softness – lack of condition – TONE – FITNESS.

466. Puny – weak – frail – scrawny – undersized – stunted –small – minor – paltry – trifling – insignificant – CONSIDERABLE - ROBUST

467. Truculent – hostile – bad tempered – defiant – quarrelsome – argumentative – aggressive – fractious – confrontational – obstreperous – sullen – sulky – EASY GOING.

468. Obstreperous – disruptive – obstructive – unhelpful – awkward – HELPFUL.

469. Fractious – irritable – peevish – restless – complaining – awkward – touchy – testy – EVEN TEMPERED.

470. Jaunt – outing – trip – spree – break – day out – away day – stroll – excursion.

471. Bastion – stronghold – mainstay – fortress – citadel.472. Bastion – mainstay – support – defender – upholder –

supporter.473. Atonement – compensation – amends - penitence –

penance – punishment – expiation – apology – reparation – recompense.

474. Exhume – dig up – disinter – unearth – BURY.

475. Deadpan – straight – unsmiling – straight faced – poker faced – expressionless – blank.

476. Incredulity – disbelief – amazement – astonishment – doubt – skepticism – wonder- BELIEF.

477. Endearment – kind word – sweet nothing.478. Regale – entertain – amuse – delight – divert – ply.479. Fiesta –feast – holiday – carnival – celebration – gala –

fete – event.480. Warble – sing – trill – pipe up – chirrup – sing out.481. Lumber – walk heavily – shamble – hobble – plod –

trudge.482. Lumber – load – encumber – burden- weigh down –

land – impose – trouble – inflict.483. Marred – spoiled – blemish – flawed – stained –

disfigured – UNSPOILED.484. Canter (V) – run – gallop – trot – sprint.485. Wince (V) - flinch – cringe – recoil – grimace – make a

face – start.486. Repatriate (V) – send home – send back.487. Crummy (Adj)-cheap – tacky – worthless – tasteless –

shabby – rubbish – poor quality – shoddy.488. Errant (Adj) – wayward – sinful – naughty –

misbehaving – delinquent –badly behaved.489. Pottage (N) – pulp – paste – mush – pap – sauce.490. Bummer (N)-disappointment – shame – pity – let

down – comedown – discouragement. 491. Insinuate – imply – suggest – make out – hint- cozy

up – wheedle – ingratiate yourself- worm your way in.492. Dawdle- waste time – hang around – hang about –

dally – loiter – plod – linger – HURRY.493. Lunge – attack – grab – swipe – stab – thrust.494. Bob – move up and down – nod – dip – booble.495. Litter –496. Horde497. Rear-498. Salubrious –499. traitor500. Renege 501. Innuendo

502. Avuncular503. Miffed504. Turgid505. Resplendent506. Squalor507. Indomitable508. Organic 509. Bawdy510. Promenade511. Ubiquity512. Slick513. Flick514. Pang515.516.517.518.519.