A) Synonyms
Synonyms are words or phrase of the same grammatical class that have a similar meaning as another in the same languages. Slay and kill are synonyms. A list of synonyms is given below.
Word synonyms
abbreviate : abridge, condense
abandon : leave, forsake, forgo
abate : decrease, lessen, diminish
ability : capability, competence
abrupt : sudden, nasty
abnormal : unusual, eccentric, irregular
aboriginal : primitive, primeval
abridge : shorten, condense, compress
abundance : plenty, profusion, fullness
abstain : refrain, forbear
absurd : ridiculous
accomplish : achieve
accumulate : collect, store
acute : keen, sharp
adequate : sufficient, enough
admiration : praise, esteem
adoration : worship, reverence
alien : foreign
amicable : friendly
anger : ire, wrath, rage
apt : appropriate, suitable
ascend : rise, soar, climb
assistance : aid, help
astonish : amaze, surprise
audacious : bold, daring
authentic : genuine
autocrat : despot
avaricious : greedy
aversion : dislike, hostility, hatred
awkward : clumsy
B
banish : exile, dismiss, expel
blame : accuse
bliss : joy, happiness
bogus : false, counterfeit, spurious
bondage : slavery
brave : courageous, bold
brief : courageous, short
brilliant : sparking, bright, intelligent
brisk : vigorous
bystander : spectator, onlooker
C
clam : quiet, tranquil
candid : frank
casual : occasional
colossal : huge, gigantic
command : order
compel : coerce, force
comprehend : understand
concise : short, brief, passionless
condense : compress
confess : admit
confuse : confound, perplex
cordial : warm, hearty, friendly
conscious : aware
crucial : critical, decisive, severe
contrary : opposite
conversant : familiar
cheat : deceive, fraud
D
destitute : needy
despise : scorn, disdain
didactic : instructive
dismal : gloomy
divine : godly, heavenly
dexterity : skill, deftness, cleverness
disgrace : dishonor, shame
diligent : industrious
divide : part, separate
detest : hate, dislike, despite, loathe, abhor
dear : valuable, costly, cherished
dim : vague
durable : enduring, lasting
E
eager : earnest, ardent
earnest : eager, serious
eccentric : odd, peculiar
economical : frugal
efficient : able, competent
elegant : tasteful, refined, graceful
emancipation : freedom, liberty, deliverance
emphasize : stress
emulate : imitate
enormous : huge, immense
extravagant : wasteful, prodigal
exquisite : excellent, fine
exceptional : rare, unusual
eminence : importance, distinction
essential : necessary, indispensable
examine : inspect, scrutinize, review
F
famous : celebrated, renowned
fanciful : imaginative, visionary
fantastic : strange, odd
fascinate : charm, enchant, bewitch, captivate
feeble : weak, infirm
ferocious : savage, fierce, barbarous
fictitious : false, imaginary
fit : suitable, proper, appropriate
foolish : silly, stupid
fraud : deceit, trickery, cheat
flimsy : silly, slight, trivial
frank : open, candid
fury : anger, rage, frenzy
G
general : universal
gentle : tender, mild, kind
genuine : real, unaffected, sincere
gigantic : huge, colossal
greedy : avaricious, rapacious
grief : sorrow, affliction
guard : defend, protect
guilt : crime, sin
guile : fraud, trickery
H
habit : custom, practice
habitual : usual, customary, routine
hasty : quick, swift, rapid, speedy
haughty : arrogant, proud
hamper : hinder, impede, block
hazardous : risky, perilous
holy : sacred
humane : kind
bumble : meek
humility : politeness, meekness, modesty
I
idle : lazy
illegal : unlawful, lawless
illiterate : uneducated
immaterial : unimportant, insignificant
imminent : impending
increase : augment, enlarge
initiate : vex, annoy
indignant : angry
inanimate : lifeless
ingenuous : artless, sincere
intimate : close, inform
impostor : cheat
inexorable : relentless
insidious : treacherous, crafty
J
jealous : envious
jolly : jovial, merry
jubilant : joyful
judicious : wise, prudent, discreet
just : fair, impartial
juvenile : youthful
K
keen : sharp
keeper : custodian
kind : benevolent
L
lament : mourn
latent : dormant, hidden
liberty : freedom, independence
liberty : generous
lenient : mild
laborious : industrious, diligent
lethargy : laziness, idleness, sluggishness
loathe : hate, detest, abhor
likeness : similarity., resemblance
lively : active
loyal : faithful, devoted
luxuriant : abundant, profuse
M
meager : small
malady : disease, illness
mean : low, abject
misery : sorrow, sad
mournful : sorrowful, sad
morbid : unhealthy
mockery : ridicule
malice : spite, ill-will
magnificent : splendid, grand
N
notable : remarkable
notorious : infamous
nervous : fearful, timid
norm : standard
novelty : newness
novice : beginner
O
obscene : filthy, indecent, vulgar
obsolete : antiquate
odd : strange, peculiar
opportune : timely
opportunity : timely
opportunity : chance
P
pious : devout, godly, religious
portray : delineate, depict, sketch
prattle : chatter, babble
prodigal : extravagant, wasteful
profuse : lavish
pathetic : moving, touching
precarious : dangerous, risky
Q
queer : strange, odd
quest : search, pursuit
R
radiant : bright, brilliant
refined : elegant, polished
rebellion : revolt, mutiny
reiterate : repeat
rare : scarce
respect : regard, esteem
renown : frame, reputation
remorse : repentance
rejoice : exult,, delight
relevant : pertinent
resistance : opposition
ruin : destruction, downfall
rigid : unyielding, stiff
remote : distant, far
ridiculous : absurd, laughable
S
sane : wise, sensible, sound
sacred : holy, consecrated
savage : wild, uncivilized, barbarous
sly : crafty, cunning
sympathy : compassion
solitary : single, lonely
shrewd : astute, perspicacious
snug : neat, trim, clean
servile : slavish
shy : bashful, coy
simple : plain, natural
solace : relief, comfort
slender : slight, scanty
sordid : dirty, ugly, squalid
specimen : model, sample
splendid : grand, magnificent
static : fixed
spurious : false, imaginary
sterile : barren, unproductive
stationary : fixed, motionless
sublime : exalted, elevated
superficial : shallow
synonyms : identical, similar, equivalents
T
tame : gentle, mild, insipid
temporal : worldly, materialistic
temperate : moderate
tentative : experimental
transient : temporary, transitory
tradition : convention, custom
teach : educate, instruct
tyrant : autocrat, despot
U
ultimate : final, last
unique : incomparable, unequalled
urbane : courteous, polite
urge : incite, press
useful : advantageous, beneficial
unduly : excessively
V
vacant : empty
venerable : respectable
vindictive : revengeful
vehemence : force, emphasis
vigilance : watchfulness
vanquish : defeat, conquer
vulgar : indecent
W
weary : tried
wealthy : rich
wild : savage
wreck : destroy, ruin
winsome : charming, attractive
withstand : resist
wavering : unsteady, faltering
Y
yield : surrender
yearn : crave, desire
Z
zeal : fervor, eagerness, passion
zenith : summit, top, pinnacle
zest : enthusiasm, gusto
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