Semester Vocabulary and Synonyms Review

Week 1: Foundational Vocabulary and Narrative Elements

  • 1. Thoughtfulness: Defined through synonyms as kindness, care, consideration, sensitivity, compassion, and respect.

  • 2. Queer: Denotes something strange, odd, unusual, peculiar, different, or weird.

  • 3. Puzzling: Associated with confusion, bewildering, strange, mysterious, unclear, or tricky situations.

  • 4. Narrator: Identifies the figure who serves as the teller, speaker, storyteller, voice, reader, or describer of a story.

  • 5. Blazed: Describes intense light or heat; synonyms include burned, flamed, shone, glowed, flashed, and sparked.

  • 6. Voyage: A structured journey, trip, expedition, adventure, cruise, or general travel.

  • 7. Professional: Refers to an expert, or someone who is skilled, trained, qualified, experienced, or capable.

  • 8. Pause: The act of coming to a stop, halt, break, wait, hesitate, or delay.

  • 9. Timid: A personality trait or state marked by being shy, nervous, scared, fearful, cautious, or reserved.

  • 10. Employee: A person defined as a worker, staff member, helper, team member, or assistant.

  • 11. Flickered: Describes light that flashed, glimmered, twinkled, danced, sparkled, or wavered.

  • 12. Punish: To scold, discipline, penalise, reprimand, blame, or chastise.

  • 13. Principally: An adverb meaning mainly, mostly, chiefly, primarily, largely, or especially.

  • 14. Petite: Describes physical stature that is small, tiny, dainty, short, slim, or little.

  • 15. Experience: Knowledge gained through skill, practice, learning, understanding, or awareness.

  • 16. Amateur: A beginner, novice, learner, non-professional, trainee, or newcomer.

  • 17. Vehicle: Any mode of transport, such as a car, lorry, van, bus, or automobile.

  • 18. Praise: To compliment, cheer, admire, celebrate, applaud, or honour.

  • 19. Extract (Noun): A passage, section, part, piece, snippet, or clip from a larger work.

  • 20. Thoroughfares: Public routes including streets, roads, paths, routes, highways, or avenues.

Week 2: Atmospheric Conditions and Sensory Descriptors

  • 21. Sweltering: Extreme heat described as boiling, burning, hot, stifling, scorching, or sizzling.

  • 22. Shrivelling: The process of shrinking, withering, drying, wilting, crumpling, or curling.

  • 23. Rejoiced: To have celebrated, cheered, hurrah'ed, delighted, beamed, or exulted.

  • 24. Fragrant: Having a pleasant scent; synonyms include sweet-smelling, scented, perfumed, aromatic, pleasant-smelling, or fresh.

  • 25. Serene: A state of being calm, peaceful, quiet, tranquil, gentle, or relaxed.

  • 26. Merciless: Characterized as cruel, harsh, unkind, mean, brutal, or heartless.

  • 27. Bulging: Something swollen, puffed, full, stuffed, expanded, or overloaded.

  • 28. Searing: Intense heat or pain; synonyms include burning, scorching, blazing, intense, painful, or red-hot.

  • 29. Displacement: The movement, removal, relocation, shifting, evacuation, or change of position.

  • 30. Mistrusted: To have distrusted, doubted, suspected, feared, questioned, or disbelieved.

  • 31. Sensible: Action characterized as wise, logical, reasonable, careful, smart, or practical.

  • 32. Drought: A period of dryness, thirst, famine, heatwave, water shortage, or aridity.

  • 33. Affix: To attach, stick, add, join, fasten, or connect.

  • 34. Rhymes: Elements that match, sound like each other, chime, go with, echo, or correspond.

  • 35. Ghostly: Something spooky, scary, pale, shadowy, haunting, or eerie.

Week 3: Chaos, Action, and Character Motivation

  • 36. Hectic: Descriptive of a busy, rushed, chaotic, crazy, frenzied, or wild environment.

  • 37. Frantically: To act hurriedly, quickly, panicked, nervously, furiously, or desperately.

  • 38. Improvised: Something made up, created, invented, unplanned, spontaneous, or thrown-together.

  • 39. Embarrassed: Feeling ashamed, shy, uncomfortable, nervous, flustered, or self-conscious.

  • 40. Persuaded: To be convinced, encouraged, talked into, influenced, won over, or urged.

  • 41. Generate: To make, create, produce, form, bring about, or build.

  • 42. Triumph: To win; associated with victory, success, achievement, accomplishment, or conquest.

  • 43. Waddle: A movement described as a wobble, stagger, lurch, shuffle, toddle, or sway.

  • 44. Canter: A moderate pace between a walk and a gallop; synonyms include jog, trot, lope, move gently, run lightly, or ride steadily.

  • 45. A Savage (Noun): A warrior, beast, wild person, brute, attacker, or barbarian.

  • 46. Ambitious: To be determined, eager, aspiring, driven, motivated, or hopeful.

  • 47. Capsize: To overturn, tip over, flip, sink, tumble, or roll.

  • 48. Malicious: To be mean, nasty, cruel, spiteful, unkind, or hurtful.

  • 49. Cautious: To be careful, alert, wary, attentive, guarded, or prudent.

  • 50. Fictitious: Something made-up, imaginary, fake, unreal, invented, or false.

Week 4: Skills, Aptitude, and Perception

  • 51. Suspiciously: Acting strangely, oddly, or distrustfully.

  • 52. Pleating: The act of folding, creasing, or gathering material.

  • 53. Remedy: A cure, treatment, or medicine used for healing.

  • 54. Mesmerised: To be captivated, spellbound, transfixed, or enchanted.

  • 55. Aptitude: A natural talent, skill, or ability.

  • 56. Nonchalant: A state of being calm, composed, or cool.

  • 57. Wearisome: Anything tiring, exhausting, or wearing.

  • 58. Exquisite: Something beautiful, magnificent, or perfect.

  • 59. Enchantment: To captivate, charm, delight, or bewitch someone.

  • 60. Enthusiastically: Doing something eagerly, keenly, or excitedly.

  • 61. Perilous: Situations that are dangerous, hazardous, or risky.

  • 62. Inaudible: Sounds that are unheard, faint, or whispered.

  • 63. Elevate: To lift, raise, or hoist something.

  • 64. Bewitched: To be enchanted, delighted, or captivated.

  • 65. Ignorant: Being illiterate, unaware, or naïve.

Week 5: Social Behavior and Physical States

  • 66. Fatigue: A state of weariness, tiredness, exhaustion, lethargy, weakness, or drowsiness.

  • 67. Insolent: Acting rude, cheeky, impolite, disrespectful, impudent, or audacious.

  • 68. Obstinate: Being stubborn, inflexible, wilful, unyielding, or determined.

  • 69. Tranquil: A peaceful, calm, restful, serene, quiet, or relaxed state.

  • 70. Abundant: Something plentiful, ample, rich, bountiful, copious, or lavish.

  • 71. Rowdy: Noisy, unruly, disorderly, boisterous, loud, or chaotic behavior.

  • 72. Vanquish: To defeat, conquer, beat, overcome, crush, or annihilate.

  • 73. Conceal: To hide, cover, disguise, mask, obscure, or cloak.

  • 74. Prompt: Acting in a quick, immediate, fast, swift, punctual, or responsive manner.

  • 75. Transparent: Something clear, obvious, see-through, candid, sincere, or honest.

  • 76. Hoax: A trick, prank, scam, fraud, con, or deception.

  • 77. Puny: Described as weak, small, frail, slight, tiny, or flimsy.

  • 78. Affectionate: Being loving, tender, warm, gentle, fond, or adoring.

  • 79. Commence: To begin, start, open, initiate, launch, or kick-off.

  • 80. Sturdy: Being strong, robust, durable, solid, tough, or firm.

Week 6: Antonyms and Linguistic Contrasts

  • 81. Dangerous Antonyms: safe, harmless, secure, mild, innocuous, protective.

  • 82. Ancient Antonyms: modern, recent, contemporary, new, fresh, current.

  • 83. Scarce Antonyms: plentiful, abundant, rich, ample, sufficient, overflowing.

  • 84. Compassionate Antonyms: merciless, unforgiving, cruel, unkind, harsh, callous.

  • 85. Opaque Antonyms: clear, transparent, see-through, translucent, lucid, crystal-clear.

  • 86. Ignorant Antonyms: intelligent, educated, knowledgeable, wise, learned, aware.

  • 87. Profit Antonyms: loss, disadvantage, deficit, expense, failure.

  • 88. Temporary Antonyms: permanent, lasting, indefinite, enduring, long-term, eternal.

  • 89. Superior Antonyms: inferior, junior, subordinate, lower, worse, mediocre.

  • 90. Guilty Antonyms: innocent, unrepentant, blameless, faultless, righteous, virtuous.

  • 91. Miserly Antonyms: generous, liberal, lavish, charitable, benevolent, open-handed.

  • 92. Sluggish Antonyms: rapid, fast, quick, active, sprightly, alert.

  • 93. Expensive Antonyms: cheap, inexpensive, affordable, economical, budget, low-cost.

  • 94. Inferior Antonyms: superior, better, top-quality, excellent, higher, best.

  • 95. Appealing Antonyms: disgusting, disagreeable, off-putting, unattractive, repellent, ugly.

Week 7: Complex Prefixes and Social Interaction

  • 96. Plummet: To plunge, fall, drop, tumble, descend, or dive.

  • 97. Immaculate: Being neat, perfect, tidy, spotless, unblemished, or impeccable.

  • 98. Conceal: To hide, disguise, cover, mask, obscure, or cloak.

  • 99. Irreversible: Something irreparable, unrepairable, permanent, final, fixed, or unchangeable.

  • 100. Inconvenient: An awkward, difficult, unfortunate, bothersome, disruptive, or untimely event.

  • 101. Displeasure: Feelings of annoyance, crossness, irritation, dissatisfaction, vexation, or disapproval.

  • 102. Mispronounced: To have spoken inarticulately, slurred, mumbled, misread, distorted, or mangled words.

  • 103. Illegal: Something unlawful, illicit, criminal, banned, forbidden, or prohibited.

  • 104. Immortal: Being eternal, endless, everlasting, undying, timeless, or deathless.

  • 105. Mismatch: A discrepancy, conflict, inconsistency, difference, discord, or incongruity.

  • 106. Disobeying: The act of contravening, infringing, ignoring, defying, disregarding, or rebelling.

  • 107. Disallowed: Being rejected, refused, dismissed, barred, vetoed, or banned.

  • 108. Miscalculated: To have misjudged, overvalued, been inaccurate, misread, overestimated, or erred.

  • 109. Disadvantaged: Those who are underprivileged, depressed, impoverished, needy, poor, or deprived.

  • 110. Informal: Being relaxed, casual, friendly, laid-back, unofficial, or unceremonious.

Week 8: Professional and Refined Vocabulary

  • 111. Pristine: Described as immaculate, perfect, spotless, pure, flawless, or unspoiled.

  • 112. Encourage: To motivate, hearten, inspire, support, promote, or urge.

  • 113. Option: A choice, alternative, possibility, selection, preference, or opportunity.

  • 114. Pharmacy: Known as a chemist, drugstore, medicine-shop, dispensary, apothecary, or clinic.

  • 115. Abrupt: Happening suddenly, unexpectedly, surprisingly, hastily, brusquely, or curtly.

  • 116. Graciously: Acting courteously, politely, friendly, kindly, generously, or considerately.

  • 117. Affably: Acting friendly, amiably, pleasantly, warmly, cheerfully, or cordially.

  • 118. Elegant: Being stylish, graceful, sophisticated, refined, tasteful, or classy.

  • 119. Satisfactory: Something adequate, acceptable, sufficient, reasonable, fair, or decent.

  • 120. Stipulation: A condition, requirement, term, provision, clause, or demand.

  • 121. Vacant: Being empty, unoccupied, uninhabited, free, bare, or deserted.

  • 122. Comprehended: To have understood, grasped, fathomed, perceived, absorbed, or discerned.

  • 123. Brutally: Acting cruelly, callously, savagely, harshly, severely, or ruthlessly.

  • 124. Conceited: Being vain, proud, egotistic, self-important, self-centred, or arrogant.

  • 125. Suspended: Something hung, hanging, swinging, dangling, floating, or poised.

Week 9: Influence, Movement, and Constraints

  • 126. Converting: The process of changing, switching, swapping, transforming, modifying, or altering.

  • 127. Permitting: Allowing, letting, authorising, enabling, granting, or consenting.

  • 128. Compelling: To be captivating, enthralling, convincing, persuasive, forceful, or strong.

  • 129. Anxious: Feeling apprehensive, worried, concerned, nervous, uneasy, or fearful.

  • 130. Maximum: The greatest, highest, top, peak, supreme, or utmost amount.

  • 131. Sermon: A lecture, tirade, reproof, lesson, address, or homily.

  • 132. Mischievous: Being naughty, wicked, playful, cheeky, impish, or malicious.

  • 133. Commence: To start, begin, initiate, launch, embark, or open.

  • 134. Sacrifice: The act of surrendering, slaughter, offer, giving up, forfeit, or yielding.

  • 135. Companion: A friend, teammate, partner, ally, associate, or buddy.

  • 136. Convince: To persuade, coax, cajole, assure, influence, or win someone over.

  • 137. Intense: Described as extreme, acute, fierce, deep, forceful, or powerful.

  • 138. Deposit: A layer, coating, covering, sediment, residue, or build-up.

  • 139. Limiting: Restricting, restraining, curbing, confining, reducing, or constraining.

  • 140. Preferred: Something liked, selected, picked, favoured, or chosen.

Week 10: Communication and Intellectual Processes

  • 141. Persuasion: The act of persuading, urging, convincing, coaxing, or encouragement.

  • 142. Extension: An addition, increase, expansion, prolongation, continuation, or lengthening.

  • 143. Attraction: An appeal, pull, draw, allure, charm, or fascination.

  • 144. Sensation: A feeling, impression, excitement, thrill, awareness, or perception.

  • 145. Conclusion: An ending, result, deduction, outcome, finish, or wrap-up.

  • 146. Transmit: To transfer, carry, broadcast, convey, pass, or relay.

  • 147. Definition: Meaning, clarity, sense, explanation, description, or interpretation.

  • 148. Ambition: Having drive, determination, motivation, goal, aim, or desire.

  • 149. Allude: To refer, suggest, hint, imply, mention, or indicate.

  • 150. Diversion: A detour, distraction, re-routing, deviation, amusement, or pastime.

  • 151. Collision: A crash, conflict, accident, impact, clash, or smash.

  • 152. Humorous: Being funny, amusing, comical, witty, or entertaining.

  • 153. Competition: A contest, rivalry, opposition, match, challenge, or tournament.

  • 154. Information: Data, details, instruction, facts, knowledge, or input.

  • 155. Comprehend: To understand, grasp, perceive, realise, interpret, or comprise.

Week 12: Spatiality and Environmental Interaction

  • 171. Cramped: Being confined, crowded, poky, small, narrow, or tight.

  • 172. Tedious: Something boring, dull, bland, uninteresting, monotonous, or repetitive.

  • 173. (To) Stalk: To follow, pursue, hunt, trail, shadow, or track.

  • 174. Eventually: Finally, sometime, in the end, at last, someday, or ultimately.

  • 175. Deter: To put off, prevent, hinder, dissuade, discourage, or obstruct.

  • 176. Associated: Being linked, connected, similar, related, allied, or attached.

  • 177. Loot: To steal; synonyms include treasure, rob, raid, booty, or pillage.

  • 178. Spacious: Roomy, sizeable, large, vast, airy, or expansive.

  • 179. Donating: Gifting, giving, contributing, presenting, offering, or bequeathing.

  • 180. Inspired: Being wonderful, outstanding, excellent, motivated, encouraged, or influenced.

  • 181. Humble: Being modest, respectful, meek, unpretentious, lowly, or simple.

  • 182. Fascinating: Interesting, captivating, entertaining, engaging, absorbing, or compelling.

  • 183. Adjacent: Next to, near, adjoining, beside, neighbouring, or close.

  • 184. Boastful: Bragging, show-off, arrogant, proud, conceited, or self-important.

  • 185. Majestic: Impressive, glorious, magnificent, grand, regal, or noble.

  • 186. Plodded: Walked heavily, waded, trudged, slogged, marched, or lumbered.

  • 187. Ambush: A trap, attack, surprise, waylay, assault, or raid.

  • 188. Habitat: A home, natural surroundings, environment, dwelling, or territory.

  • 189. Encourage: To support, persuade, inspire, motivate, promote, or hearten.

  • 190. Dawdle: To move slow, stroll, delay, linger, stall, or drag.

Week 13-14: Consequences and Internal States

  • 191. Consequences: Repercussions, outcomes, results.

  • 192. Stunned: Amazed, astonished, shocked.

  • 193. Compounded: Together, combination, mixture.

  • 194. Imaginative: Creative, inspired, original.

  • 195. Contradict: Deny, argue against, dispute.

  • 196. Slackening: Decreasing, reducing, easing.

  • 197. Prediction: Guess, forecast, prophecy.

  • 198. Surged: Increased, rushed, gushed.

  • 199. Protesting: Complaining, challenging, objecting.

  • 200. Clutched: Grabbed, gripped, held.

  • 201. Jealous: Envious, suspicious, resentful.

  • 202. Pleading: Begging, asking, imploring.

  • 203. Repercussion: Consequence, result, outcome.

  • 204. Eruption: Explosion, outbreak, discharge.

  • 205. Tremor: Shake, quiver, tremble.

  • 206. Thudding: Thumping, smacking, crashing.

  • 207. Scrambled: Clambered, jumbled, climbed.

  • 208. Amazement: Astonishment, surprise, shock.

  • 209. Banned: Prohibited, forbidden, excluded.

  • 210. Embarrassed: Ashamed, mortified, shy.

  • 211. Controlled: Restrained, limited, commanded.

  • 212. Summon: Send for, gather, awaken.

  • 213. Meagre: Inadequate, limited, restrict.

  • 214. Decipher: Decode, solve, decrypt.

  • 215. Mortgage: Debt, loan (home), contract.

  • 216. Spotless: Immaculate, impeccable, pure.

  • 217. Envied: Jealous, bitter, bitterness.

  • 218. Estimate: Calculate, rough, guess.

  • 219. Colleague: Partner, co-worker, teammate.

  • 220. Extraordinary: Remarkable, amazing, exceptional.

Week 15: Immediacy and Technical Settings

  • 221. Swiftly: Quickly, suddenly, immediately.

  • 222. Encircled: Surrounded, enclosed, shut-in.

  • 223. Flailed: Waved, thrashed, floundered.

  • 224. Inextricably: Unavoidably, entangled, inescapably.

  • 225. Dusk: Twilight, nightfall, sunset.

  • 226. Gnawing: Chewing, biting, eroding.

  • 227. Lurched: Wobbled, swayed, staggered.

  • 228. Laboratory: Testing-room, workshop, test-site.

  • 229. Mound: Heap, pile, stack.

  • 230. Curious: Eager, interested, intrigued.

  • 231. Immediately: Instantly, straight-away, directly.

  • 232. Cunning: Sly, crafty, clever.

  • 233. Persuade: Convince, prevail-on, induce.

  • 234. Lenient: Merciful, forgiving, gentle.

  • 235. Business: Company, firm, venture.

Week 16-17: Grandeur and Emotional Resonance

  • 236. Grandeur: Splendour, magnificence, greatness.

  • 237. Impassable: Unpassable, blocked, closed.

  • 238. Gloating: Delighting, relishing, boasting.

  • 239. Desperation: Hopelessness, despair, distress.

  • 240. Reluctantly: Unwilling, resisting, hesitant.

  • 241. Elated: Happy, thrilled, overjoyed.

  • 242. Exclaimed: Declared, cry (out), shout.

  • 243. Plaintive: Mournful, sad, pathetic.

  • 244. Submerge: Immerse, dive, flood.

  • 245. Deceit: Lie, deception, sham.

  • 246. Ignorance: Unawareness, inexperience, innocence.

  • 247. Debit: Deficit, negative, minus.

  • 248. Melancholy: Sad, unhappy, gloomy.

  • 249. Jubilant: Happy, overjoyed, thrilled.

  • 250. Congregate: Gather, assemble, collect.

  • 251. Ambition: Dream, determination, aspiration, goal, aim, desire.

  • 252. Guzzle: To slurp, quaff, gulp, swallow, devour, or drink greedily.

  • 253. Gregarious: Sociable, friendly, warm, outgoing, chatty, or companionable.

  • 254. Accurate: Being correct, factual, precise, exact, right, or true.

  • 255. Rhythm: A beat, tempo, pattern, pulse, timing, or flow.

  • 256. Solemn: Sombre, serious, sincere, grave, sad, or formal.

  • 257. Tameness: Docile, gentleness, acceptance, calmness, meekness, or mildness.

  • 258. Resourceful: Being practical, ingenious, creative, clever, inventive, or smart.

  • 259. Astounding: Amazing, surprising, shocking, incredible, remarkable, or staggering.

  • 260. Contributor: A donor, giver, provider, helper, supporter, or participant.

  • 261. Vegetation: Undergrowth, flora, plants, greenery, plant life, or growth.

  • 262. Stabilise: To maintain, steady, calm, balance, fix, or secure.

  • 263. Courageous: Fearless, brave, heroic, bold, valiant, or daring.

  • 264. Deforestation: Activities such as logging, erosion, desertification, clearing, forest removal, or tree cutting.

  • 265. Hilarious: Amusing, funny, comical, ridiculous, hysterical, or side-splitting.

Week 18: Complexity and Critical Evaluation

  • 266. Incline: A slope, slant, tilt, rise, gradient, or lean.

  • 267. Intricate: Complex, detailed, elaborate, complicated, tangled, or involved.

  • 268. Sedate: Calm, tranquil, composed, peaceful, serene, or relaxed.

  • 269. Labyrinth: A maze, network, tangle, web, puzzle, or warren.

  • 270. Claustrophobic: Feeling confined, cramped, restricted, enclosed, tight, or airless.

  • 271. Reluctantly: Unwillingly, hesitantly, grudgingly, cautiously, doubtfully, or warily.

  • 272. Vital: Something essential, crucial, important, necessary, fundamental, or critical.

  • 273. Flustered: Agitated, nervous, confused, unsettled, rattled, or disoriented.

  • 274. Sarcastically: Mockingly, ironically, scornfully, cynically, derisively, or wryly.

  • 275. Unbearable: Intolerable, insufferable, painful, excruciating, overwhelming, or impossible.

  • 276. Trickle: To drip, seep, leak, dribble, flow, or ooze.

  • 277. Irrelevant: Unrelated, unimportant, insignificant, immaterial, beside the point, or extraneous.

  • 278. Substandard: Inferior, poor, inadequate, faulty, low-quality, or deficient.

  • 279. Assessment: Evaluation, judgment, appraisal, review, analysis, or estimation.

  • 280. Innocent: Blameless, pure, faultless, naive, harmless, or guiltless.

Week 19-20: Obscurity, Benevolence, and Achievement

  • 281. Silhouette: Outline, shadow, contour, shape, form, profile.

  • 282. Perplexed: Confused, baffled, bewildered, puzzled, dazed, stumped.

  • 283. Manically: Frantically, hysterically, chaotically, wildly, frenziedly, madly.

  • 284. Clattered: Rattled, banged, crashed, clanked, clunked, resounded.

  • 285. Gripped: Held, clutched, grasped, seized, clamped, grabbed.

  • 286. Orchard: Plantation, wood, garden, spinney, grove, coppice.

  • 287. Audience: Viewers, spectators, onlookers, patrons, meeting, crowd.

  • 288. Opaque: Cloudy, obscure, murky, non-transparent, impenetrable, dense.

  • 289. Unique: Single, exclusive, distinctive, individual, special, isolated.

  • 290. Subtle: Understated, fine, refined, shrewd, delicate, clever.

  • 291. Profit: Gain, income, benefit, revenue, advantage, yield.

  • 292. Modest: Humble, shy, retiring, simple, discreet, quiet.

  • 293. Throbbed: Pounded, beat, thumped, hammer, vibrated, ached.

  • 294. Congregation: Audience, flock, assembly, gathering, followers, multitude.

  • 295. Yacht: Ship, vessel, liner, ferry, craft.

  • 296. Plumage: Feathers, plume, fluff.

  • 297. Joyous: Happy, cheerful, jubilant, exuberant, elated, delighted.

  • 298. Slumber: Sleep, doze, snooze, nap, rest, kip.

  • 299. Rapture: Delight, joy, ecstasy, bliss, elation, heaven.

  • 300. Benevolent: Kind, generous, giving, caring, compassionate.

  • 301. Eager: Keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready, impatient, zealous.

  • 302. Occupation: Career, job, profession, vocation, business, living.

  • 303. Anxiously: Nervously, worriedly, fearfully, excitedly, impatiently, intently.

  • 304. Barged: Pushed, shoved, charged, rushed, elbowed, surged.

  • 305. Persuade: Motivate, encourage, convince, argue, coax, induce.

  • 306. Interrupt: Disturb, interfere, stop, suspend, intrude, butt-in.

  • 307. Rhythm: Beat, tempo, pace, measure, time, pattern.

  • 308. Accomplish: Achieve, complete, finish, realise, do, carry-out.

  • 309. Contemporary: Modern, current, fashionable, present, existing, up-to-date.

  • 310. Condensed: Shortened, reduced, summarised, edited, cut, compressed.

Week 21-24: Logic, Social Standing, and Decline

  • 311. Assortment: Variety, collection, mixture, group, range, array.

  • 312. Necessary: Needed, essential, compulsory, basic, vital, crucial.

  • 313. Recollect: Remember, recall, reminisce, retrieve, evoke, conjure.

  • 314. Stoop: Bend, crouch, lean, patronise, condescend, bow.

  • 315. Legendary: Famous, known, celebrated, fabled, mythical, well-known.

  • 316. Dissuade: Deter, discourage, put-off, prevent, warn, disincline.

  • 317. Beverage: Drink, brew, refreshment, potion, draught, swill.

  • 318. Wretched: Worthless, heartbroken, miserable, pitiful, inferior, dejected.

  • 319. Nimble: Quick, agile, lively, sprightly, lithe, spry.

  • 320. Vanquish: Conquer, defeat, crush, beat, rout, overcome.

  • 321. Errand: Job, task, duty, chore, mission, assignment.

  • 322. Complimentary: Free, courtesy, gratis, kind, flattering, praising.

  • 323. Despise: Hate, disrespect, loathe, deride, scorn, abhor.

  • 324. Tournament: Competition, contest, match, event, championship, cup.

  • 325. Authoritative: Commanding, imposing, reliable, influential, respected, convincing.

  • 326. Exclude: Neglect, reject, ignore, dismiss, omit, eliminate.

  • 327. Diminish: Reduce, lessen, weaken, contract, shrink, fade.

  • 328. Arrogant: Superior, big-headed, egotistical, proud, conceited, haughty.

  • 329. Immaculate: Perfect, flawless, tidy, spotless, clean, impeccable.

  • 330. Component: Ingredient, part, section, element, piece, module.

  • 331. Contrary: Opposite, different, dissimilar, difficult, stubborn, divergent.

  • 332. Quota: Allowance, share, part, allocation, measure, slice.

  • 333. Function (v): Operate, perform, run, behave, act, work.

  • 334. Squiggle: Scribble, doodle, mark, ornamentation, flourish, scrawl.

  • 335. Protection: Defence, shield, guard, armour, security.

  • 336. Wither: Fade, decline, weaken, wane, wilt.

  • 337. Pursue: Follow, chase, hunt, track, trail.

  • 338. Status: Position, rank, standing, grade, importance, category.

  • 339. Eager: Keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready, impatient, zealous.

  • 340. Derelict: Run-down, neglected, abandoned, deserted, dilapidated, ruined.

  • 341. Narcissistic: Self-centred, egotistical, self-absorbed, vain, boastful, self-important.

  • 342. Deteriorate: Worsen, decline, weaken, decay, degenerate, decompose.

  • 343. Monotonous: Repetitive, dull, tedious, uneventful, drab, unchanging.

  • 344. Abstain: Refrain, avoid, decline, withhold, eschew, renounce.

  • 345. Indolent: Lazy, idle, sluggish, inactive, lethargic, listless.

  • 346. Perceive: Notice, see, observe, detect, recognize, sense.

  • 347. Shun: Avoid, ignore, reject, exclude, ostracise, evade.

  • 348. Benevolent: Kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, warm-hearted, altruistic.

  • 349. Pneumonia: Lung infection, respiratory-disease, chest infection, bronchitis, pleurisy, pulmonary condition.

  • 350. Atrocious: Horrible, appalling, dreadful, terrible, abhorrent, ghastly.

  • 351. Conceited: Arrogant, egotistical, self-important, boastful, proud, haughty.

  • 352. Substantial: Significant, considerable, ample, sizeable, large, massive.

  • 353. Cadence: Rhythm, tempo, beat, meter, pattern, flow.

  • 354. Campaign: Movement, crusade, mission, drive, operation, initiative.

  • 355. Crescent: Arc, semi-circle, half-moon, curve, lunate, concave shape.

Week 25-27: Status, Law, and Ethics

  • 386. Legitimate: Lawful, legal, genuine, sincere, valid, acceptable.

  • 387. Earnest: Serious, intense, sober, grave, deep, sincere.

  • 388. Unkempt: Rubbish, messy, disorganised, scruffy, untidy, frowzy.

  • 389. Composition: Make-up, structure, creative-work, piece, masterpiece, arrangement.

  • 390. Acquainted: Familiarized, knew, aware, accustomed, used-to.

  • 391. Robust: Strong, powerful, healthy, vigorous, tough, forceful.

  • 392. Chaotic: Division, disordered, messy, confused, hectic, untidy.

  • 393. Profligate: Wasteful, reckless, wicked, fast, degenerate, extravagant.

  • 394. Temptation: Desire, urge, lure, impulse, wish, attraction.

  • 395. Conventional: Usual, normal, orthodox, square, traditional, common.

  • 396. (To) Pledge: Promise, guarantee, warranty, oath, assurance, vow.

  • 397. Pacify: Placate, calm, appease, mollify, soothe, reassure.

  • 398. Proportion: Part (of), share, percentage, section, fraction, amount.

  • 399. Tyrant: Dictator, ruler (cruel), bully, oppressor, autocrat, persecutor.

  • 400. Subordinate: Lesser, inferior, outranked, junior, dependent, assistant.

  • 401. Pretentious: Conceited, hollow, exaggerated, pompous, ostentatious, fake.

  • 402. Conform: Comply, obey, follow, imitate, adapt, agree.

  • 403. Encrypt: Encode, code, scramble, translate, convert.

  • 404. Precarious: Hazardous, dangerous, risky, insecure, shaky, indefensible.

  • 405. Scarcity: Shortage, lack, inadequacy, rarity, insufficiency, dearth.

  • 406. Irrational: Confused, illogical, foolish, absurd, silly, unfounded.

  • 407. Prejudice: Bias, intolerance, slant, discrimination, unfairness, preconception.

  • 408. Aggressive: Forceful, violent, assertive, competitive, hostile.

  • 409. Nuisance: Annoyance, irritation, bother, pest, trouble, pain.

  • 410. Disastrous: Terrible, tragic, unfortunate, doomed, dreadful, ruinous.

  • 411. Convenience: Suitability, ease, closeness, nearness, opportuneness.

  • 412. Conscience: Integrity, ethics, morality, principles, scruples.

  • 413. Controversy: Disagreement, debate, dispute, argument, storm.

  • 414. Marvellous: Wonderful, amazing, spectacular, excellent, splendid, great.

  • 415. Abundance: Plenty, wealth, richness, copiousness, lavishness, profusion.

  • 416. Intently: Attentively, keenly, closely, absorbedly, fixedly, carefully.

  • 417. Devoid: Empty, lacking, barren, wanting, bereft.

  • 418. Malicious: Evil, hateful, malevolent, nasty, mean, spiteful.

  • 419. Lucrative: Productive, fruitful, profitable, rewarding, worthwhile.

  • 420. Decorum: Dignity, decency, modesty, gentility, etiquette, respectability.

  • 421. Elaborate: Intricate, sumptuous, extravagant, elegant, complex, detailed.

  • 422. Durable: Tough, sturdy, strong, resilient, lasting, secure.

  • 423. Complex: Difficult, intricate, complicated, involved, compound, dense.

  • 424. Crooked: Bent, curved, twisted, corrupt, dishonest, devious.

  • 425. Miserly: Stingy, tight, mean, measly, miserable, penny-pinching.

  • 426. Furious: Angry, livid, energetic, mad, irate, fuming.

  • 427. Honest: Trustworthy, frank, open, sincere, reliable, decent.

  • 428. Desolate: Deserted, bleak, barren, gloomy, wild, isolated.

  • 429. Furrow: Groove, trench, rut, channel, trough, line.

  • 430. Fade: Weaken, diminish, disappear, decline, wilt, die.

Week 28-30: Precision and Power

  • 431. Startled: Alarmed, astonished, surprised, frightened, shocked, amazed.

  • 432. Sanction: Penalty, ban, punishment, approval, consent, support.

  • 433. Negotiate: Bargain, discuss, agree, deal, mediate, settle.

  • 434. Nimble: Agile, quick, lively, lithe, sprightly, spry.

  • 435. Nuisance: Annoyance, bother, pest, trouble, irritant, pain.

  • 436. Quiver: Shake, shiver, tremble, shudder, tremor, vibrate.

  • 437. Haughty: Arrogant, proud, conceited, snooty, superior, condescending.

  • 438. Rectify: Correct, remedy, cure, repair, fix, mend.

  • 439. Torment: Distress, pain, agony, suffering, torture, anguish.

  • 440. Sufficient: Enough, adequate, ample, abundant, necessary, satisfactory.

  • 441. Fatigue: Tired, weariness, lethargy, weakness, exhaustion.

  • 442. Grotesque: Ugly, gross, ridiculous, monstrous, misshapen, distorted.

  • 443. Marginal: Borderline, peripheral, fringe, minor, unimportant, edge.

  • 444. Perpetuate: Continue, maintain, prolong, preserve, sustain, carry on.

  • 445. Flawless: Perfect, faultless, immaculate, spotless, pure, impeccable.

  • 446. Hobbled: Limped, hopped, staggered, tottered, stumbled, shambled.

  • 447. Petrified: Frightened, terrified, scared, alarmed, horrified.

  • 448. Scorching: Boiling, baking, roasting, sweltering, sizzling, burning.

  • 449. Mandate: Order, command, authorisation, instruction, directive, decree.

  • 450. Shrewd: Astute, sharp, cunning, clever, intelligent, perceptive.

  • 451. Ludicrous: Absurd, ridiculous, stupid, foolish, comical, outrageous.

  • 452. Withdraw: Remove, extract, take (away), vacate, leave, abandon.

  • 453. Agitated: Fretful, nervous, frantically, anxious, troubled, restless.

  • 454. Jealousy: Envy, suspicion, wariness, protectiveness, distrust, resentment.

  • 455. Illiterate: Ignorant, uneducated, non-reader, untrained, unschooled, untaught.

  • 456. Mainstream: Normal, typical, conventional, ordinary, majority, vanilla.

  • 457. Possession: Ownership, control, tenure, custody, care, keeping.

  • 458. Imbecile: Fool, stupid, silly, dull, cretin, moron.

  • 459. Exhausted: Tired, shattered, fatigued, drained, consumed, finished.

  • 460. Bustling: Busy, active, hurried, lively, moving, energetic.

  • 461. Sovereign: Independent, free, autonomous, king, supreme, absolute.

  • 462. Satisfactory: Acceptable, suitable, reasonable, pleasing, agreeable, fitting.

  • 463. Polished: Rubbed, shiny, skilful, elegant, smooth, cleaned.

  • 464. Pretentious: Arrogant, fake, conceited, showy, pompous, exaggerated.

  • 465. Mayhem: Chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, turmoil.

  • 466. Embarrass: Humiliate, shame, mortify, show-up, demean, disgrace.

  • 467. Stationary: Motionless, still, inactive, immobile, static, fixed.

  • 468. Surpass: Exceed, beat, better, outdo, outshine, top.

  • 469. Annihilate: Demolish, defeat, thrash, conquer, destroy, obliterate.

  • 470. Lather: Panic, state, froth, soap, foam, flap.

  • 471. Precise: Specific, exact, accurate, careful, meticulous, strict.

  • 472. Buff: Supporter, fan, admirer, polish, informal, clean.

  • 473. Scatter: Spread, distribute, flee, throw, toss, sprinkle.

  • 474. Flawless: Perfect, faultless, immaculate, spotless, pure, impeccable.

  • 475. Emotionless: Blank, detached, unemotional, cold, unaffected, impassive.