Synonyms For IELTS! When studying for the IELTS, it is important to expand your vocabulary. This can be done by learning new words and phrases, and by understanding how to use synonyms. Synonyms are words with the same or similar meaning. They can be very useful in both the reading and writing sections of the IELTS.
In the reading section, synonyms can help you to understand the meaning of a word if you are not familiar with it. In the writing section, using synonyms can help you to avoid repeating yourself and can make your essay sound more academic.
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Synonyms For IELTS
| 1 | Fast | Rapid, quick, swift |
| 2 | Position | Upend |
| 3 | Obliging | Complaisant, willing |
| 4 | Censure | Rebuke, reprimand |
| 5 | Fertile | Fruitful, productive |
| 6 | Raise | Hoist, elevate |
| 7 | Raucous | Vociferous |
| 8 | Misfortune | Hardship, catastrophe, mishap |
| 9 | Successful | Propitious, felicitous |
| 10 | Intermittent | Sporadic, periodic |
| 11 | Abjure | Forsake, renounce |
| 12 | Below | Under, lower |
| 13 | Turmoil | Commotion, disturbance, fracas |
| 14 | Outbreak | Eruption, insurrection |
| 15 | Modest | Humble, courteous |
| 16 | Fatigue | Tire, exhaust |
| 17 | Cease | Stop, discontinue |
| 18 | Least | Fewest, minimum, smallest |
| 19 | Hot | Zesty |
| 20 | Wane | Decline, dwindle |
| 21 | Stupor | Lethargy, unconsciousness |
| 22 | Contaminate | Pollute, defile, infect |
| 23 | Sufficient | Ample, enough, adequate |
| 24 | Second | Sec |
| 25 | Unthinkable | Taboo |
| 26 | Humiliate | Embarrass, disgrace, dishonor |
| 27 | Separate | Divide, segregate, partition |
| 28 | Timbre | Resonance |
| 29 | Join | Connect, unite, link |
| 30 | Humility | Resignation, fawning |
| 31 | Mistaken | Wrong |
| 32 | Container | Tank |
| 33 | Comical | Amusing, funny, humorous |
| 34 | Lampoon | Satire |
| 35 | Transparent | Diaphanous |
| 36 | Hamstrung | Cripple debilitate |
| 37 | Doubt | Mistrust, dispute |
| 38 | Luscious | Palatable, delicious |
| 39 | Energetic | Untiring |
| 40 | Abolish | Abrogate, annual |
| 41 | Deprive | Despoil, divest |
| 42 | Charming | Delightful, appealing, enchanting |
| 43 | Umbrage | Chagrin, offense |
| 44 | Bind | Predicament |
| 45 | Rebellious | Restless, attacking |
| 46 | Hamper | Retard, prevent |
| 47 | Assistance | Relief |
| 48 | Reveal | Show, disclose, divulge |
| 49 | Bottom | Base, foundation |
| 50 | Succinct | Concise, terse |
| 52 | Tenacious | Stubborn, dodge |
| 53 | Creepy | Uncanny |
| 54 | Virtue | Ethic, morality |
| 55 | Bold | Adventurous |
| 56 | Evil | Bad, wrong, wicked |
| 57 | High | Elevated, lofty |
| 58 | Calm | Quiet, tranquil, still |
| 59 | Brave | Courageous, bold, heroic |
| 60 | Momentous | Important, powerful, outstanding |
| 61 | Inferior | Lesser, substandard |
| 62 | Amplify | Augment, deepen |
| 63 | Relevant | Pertinent, suitable, apropos |
| 64 | Mean | Unkind, malicious, nasty |
| 65 | Forsake | Desert, renounce |
| 66 | Cranky | Cross, irritable |
| 67 | Passing | Transient |
| 68 | Remedial | Therapeutic |
| 69 | Wield | Exert, employ |
| 70 | Impetuous | Impulsive, rash, reckless |
| 71 | Morose | Gloomy, sullen, moody, glum |
| 72 | Ominous | Threatening, menacing |
| 73 | Irrepressible | Irresistible, unconfined |
| 74 | Haughty | Arrogant, pompous |
| 75 | Drag | Yank |
| 76 | Unpronounceable | Untouchable |
| 77 | Sick | Upchuck |
| 78 | Urgent | Crucial, important, imperative |
| 79 | Gorgeous | Ravishing, dazzling, stunning |
| 80 | Dreadful | Terrible, unpleasant |
| 81 | Abandon | Desert, forsake |
| 82 | Wile | Trickery, artifice |
| 83 | Jazz | Riff |
| 84 | Moral | Ethical, virtuous, righteous |
| 85 | Subterfuge | Deceit, stratagem |
| 86 | Citified | Urban |
| 87 | Revenge | Vendetta |
| 88 | Quibble | Equivocate, prevaricate |
| 89 | Mischievous | Naughty, impish |
| 90 | Stranger | Immigrant, guest |
| 91 | Linger | Loiter, prolong |
| 92 | Apogee | Vertex |
| 93 | Drastic | Severe, extreme, tough |
| 94 | Bashful | Shy, timid |
| 95 | Long | Lengthy |
| 96 | Intrigue | Scheme, conspiracy |
| 97 | Words | Synonyms |
| 98 | Docile | Pliable, pliant |
| 99 | Caterwauling | Yowling |
| 100 | Desertic | Xerothermic |
| 101 | Contrary | Dissimilar, conflicting |
| 102 | Immunity | Prerogative, privilege |
| 103 | Meager | Scanty, sparse, poor |
| 104 | Eloquence | Expression, fluency |
| 105 | Rubenesque | Zaftig |
| 106 | To function | To operate |
| 107 | Ridiculous | Nonsensical, foolish, preposterous |
| 108 | Rustic | Rural, uncivilized |
| 109 | Deduct | Subtract, remove |
| 110 | Wed | Marry, combine |
| 111 | Diseased | Septic |
| 112 | Defray | Spend, pay |
| 113 | Cozy | Comfortable, snug, homey |
| 114 | Scrawny | Skinny, gaunt, spindly |
| 115 | Wealth | Riches, prosperity, assets |
| 116 | Capable | Competent, able |
| 117 | Gracious | Courteous, beneficent |
| 118 | Predicament | Plight, dilemma |
| 119 | Confuse | Complicate, muddle, jumble |
| 120 | Front | Fore |
| 121 | Humourless | Zany |
| 122 | Quack | Impostor, deceiver |
| 123 | Duplicator | Xeroxing |
| 124 | Deter | Hinder, prevent |
| 125 | Rout | Vanquish, overthrow |
| 126 | Liberal | Magnanimous, generous |
| 127 | Goofball | Zany |
| 128 | Blend | Combine, mix |
| 129 | Scarce | Scanty, rare, sparse |
| 130 | Nimble | Prompt, brisk |
| 131 | Mirth | Merriment, fun, laughter |
| 132 | Kind | Considerate, tender, thoughtful |
| 133 | Blunt | Dull, insensitive |
| 134 | Rational | Logical, level headed, sensible |
| 135 | Footing | Traction |
| 136 | Dormant | Sleeping, inactive |
| 137 | Identical | Alike, duplicate |
| 138 | Lethargic | Weary |
| 139 | Save | Preserve, conserve, keep |
| 140 | Crazy | Insane, daft, mad |
IELTS VOCABULARY WORDS
| 141 | Genius | Wunderkind |
| 142 | Friend | Comrade, buddy |
| 143 | Innocent | Guiltless, blameless |
| 144 | Examine | Scrutinize |
| 145 | Taut | Tense, tight, stiff |
| 146 | Hideous | Frightful, shocking |
| 147 | Neutral | Impartial, unprejudiced |
| 148 | White vitriol | Zinc vitriol |
| 149 | Dark | Dismal, black |
| 150 | Vilify | Malign, slur, defame |
| 151 | Solicit | Entreat, implore |
| 152 | Pertness | Flippancy, impudence |
| 153 | Slander | Defame, malign |
| 154 | Dregs | Sediment |
| 155 | Before | Prior, earlier |
| 156 | Abject | Despicable, servile |
| 157 | Foe | Enemy, adversary, opponent |
| 158 | Munificent | Liberal, hospitable |
| 159 | Sincere | Wholehearted |
| 160 | Desire | Want |
| 161 | Restrain | Detain, confine |
| 162 | Prosperous | Thriving, successful, flourishing |
| 163 | Opaque | Obscure, murky, unclear |
| 164 | Cement | Plaster, mortar |
| 165 | Abortive | Vain, unproductive |
| 166 | Succeed | Win |
| 167 | Surplus | Excess, additional, extra |
| 168 | Glorious | Splendid, magnificent, superb |
| 169 | Bawdy | Erotic, coarse |
| 170 | Temperate | Cool, moderate |
| 171 | Clinic | Sanatorium |
| 172 | Negligent | Careless, derelict, inattentive |
| 173 | Consecutive | Successive, continuous |
| 174 | Francisco | Xavier |
| 175 | Brief | Short, concise |
| 176 | Ratify | Approve, confirm, endorse |
| 177 | Untoward | Untoward |
| 178 | Shrewd | Cunning, craftly |
| 179 | Regret | Scruple |
| 180 | Garage sale | Yard sale |
| 181 | Spurious | Fake, counterfeit |
| 182 | Standard score | Z score |
| 183 | Victor | Winner |
| 184 | Indigent | Destitute, impoverished |
| 185 | Accurate | Correct, right |
| 186 | Fanatical | Narrow minded, biased |
| 187 | Lax | Slack, careless |
| 188 | Fiction | Fantasy, untruth, myth |
| 189 | Strenuous | Vigorous, laborious |
| 190 | Aggressive | Assertive, pushy, militant |
| 191 | Enlarge | Expand, magnify |
| 192 | Gigantic | Immense, colossal, enormous |
| 193 | Triplet | Trilogy |
| 194 | Tall | High, lofty |
| 195 | Opponent | Enemy, rival, foe |
| 196 | Delicate | Fragile, dainty |
| 197 | Hospitality | Xenodochy |
| 198 | To grumble | To grouse |
| 199 | New | Unused, fresh, modern |
| 200 | Maximum | Greatest, uppermost, highest |
| 201 | Excite | Arouse, provoke, incite |
| 202 | Yearn | Languish, crave |
| 203 | Current | Vortex |
| 204 | Trenchant | Assertive, forceful |
| 205 | Wavy | Undulate |
| 206 | Last day | Yesterday |
| 207 | Frugality | Economy, providence |
| 208 | Slake | Satiate |
| 209 | Immense | Huge, enormous |
| 210 | Sorrow | Woe, anguish, grief |
| 211 | Rectify | Amend, remedy |
| 212 | Numerous | Profuse, various |
| 213 | Locate | Unearth |
| 214 | Arrive | Reach, come |
| 215 | Wicked | Vicious, immoral |
| 216 | Friendly | Xenial |
| 217 | Classic | Simple, typical |
| 218 | Disease | Xenophobic |
| 219 | Dangerous | Unsafe, hazardous, perilous |
| 220 | Die | Expire, perish |
| 221 | To seize | To grab |
| 222 | Allure | Entice, fascinate |
| 223 | Shy | Bashful, timid |
| 224 | Chilly | Cool, nippy |
| 225 | Barking | Yap |
| 226 | Logical | Sensible, sane, rational |
| 227 | Apprehension | Trepidation |
| 228 | Condemn | Censure, denounce |
| 229 | Grudge | Hatred, aversion |
| 230 | Substantial | Considerable, solid |
| 231 | Barbarous | Frustrate, perplex |
| 232 | Peerless | Matchless, unrivalled |
| 233 | Average | Ordinary, fair |
| 234 | Intelligent | Bright, sensible, rational |
| 235 | Consign | Relegate |
| 236 | Fluid | Liquid |
| 237 | Forgive | Pardon, excuse, absolve |
| 238 | Thrive | Prosper, flourish, develop |
| 239 | Exceptional | Remarkable, outstanding |
| 240 | Quarantine | Seclude, screen |
| 241 | Observe | Examine, study, scrutinize |
| 242 | Recreation | Amusement, pleasure, pastime |
| 243 | Vanity | Conceit, pretension |
| 244 | Broad | Wide, expansive |
| 245 | Incongruous | Inappropriate, absurd |
| 246 | Nullify | Cancel, annual |
| 247 | Revoke | Renege |
| 248 | Depart | Leave, exit |
| 249 | Sympathy | Tenderness, harmony |
| 250 | Timely | Well timed |
LIST OF IELTS VOCABULARY WORDS
| 251 | Antagonize | Provoke, embitter |
| 252 | Wilt | Wither, perish |
| 253 | Luxury | Xanadu |
| 254 | Abbreviate | Shorten, condense |
| 255 | Open | Begin, unfold, originate |
| 256 | Awareness | Sensibility |
| 257 | Conspicuous | Prominent, obvious |
| 258 | Rowdy | Boisterous, rambunctious |
| 259 | Rude | Impolite, discourteous |
| 260 | Conduction | Vascular |
| 261 | Solvent | Xylol |
| 262 | Beautiful | Pretty, attractive, lovely |
| 263 | Acrimony | Harshness, bitterness |
| 264 | Minor | Lesser, inferior, secondary |
| 265 | Huge | Vast, immense, great |
| 266 | Absolve | Pardon, forgive |
| 267 | Dawn | Daybreak, sunrise |
| 268 | Jolly | Merry, jovial, joyful |
| 269 | Urchin | Foundling, orphan |
| 270 | Termagant | Xanthe |
| 271 | Impulsive | Flaky, impetuous |
| 272 | Dwarf | Diminutive, petite |
| 273 | Admonish | Counsel, reprove |
| 274 | Profit | Gain, earnings, benefit |
| 275 | Synonyms Words List in English | |
| 276 | Past | Former, previous, preceding |
| 277 | Genuine | Absolute, factual |
| 278 | Abate | Moderate, decrease |
| 279 | Passive | Compliant, submissive, yielding |
| 280 | Frank | Candid, straightforward, blunt |
| 281 | Coarse | Bawdy, boorish |
| 282 | Flame | Sear |
| 283 | Future | Coming, tomorrow |
| 284 | Legible | Readable, clear |
| 285 | Exhilarated | Overjoyed, ecstatic, elated |
| 286 | Easy | Simple |
| 287 | Hate | Loathe, detest |
| 288 | Possibility | Viability |
| 289 | Dilute | Weaken, thin |
| 290 | Prominent | Distinguished, eminent |
| 291 | Sterile | Barren, impotent |
| 292 | Perturb | Upset |
| 293 | Drab | Dull, lifeless |
| 294 | Alternate | Yo-yo |
| 295 | Repulsive | Hideous, offensive, gruesome |
| 296 | Gratitude | Thankfulness, appreciation |
| 297 | Perturbed | Flustered, anxious |
| 298 | Adamant | Firm, unyielding |
| 299 | Determined | Sure, convinced, resolute |
| 300 | Lazy | Torpid |
| 301 | Destroy | Ruin, wreck, devastate |
| 302 | Boundless | Untold |
| 303 | Luxurious | Extravagant, elegant |
| 304 | Disdain | Detest, despise |
| 305 | Combine | Bled, unite, join |
| 306 | Damage | Hurt, impair, harm |
| 307 | Jack | Yachter |
| 308 | Apeirogon | Zerogon |
| 309 | Boom | Resound |
| 310 | Stroll | Walk |
| 311 | Synthetic | Man made, artificial |
| 312 | Concrete | Real, tangible, solid |
| 313 | Utterly | Completely, entirely |
| 314 | Paramount | Foremost, eminent |
| 315 | Put right | Rectify |
| 316 | Polite | Gracious, refined, courteous |
| 317 | Servile | Slavish, docile |
| 318 | Perpetual | Eternal, endless, incessant |
| 319 | Connect | Join, link, attach |
| 320 | Bewitching | Alluring, charming |
| 321 | Extravagant | Extreme, excessive, luxurious |
| 322 | Inevitable | Unavoidable, ascertained |
| 323 | Skin disease | Xanthoma |
| 324 | Social phobia | Xenophobia |
| 325 | Vicious | Corrupt, obnoxious |
| 326 | Mutinous | Recalcitrant, insurgent |
| 327 | Mend | Repair, fix |
| 328 | Light | Xanthic |
| 329 | Offensive | Abhorrent, obnoxious |
| 330 | Defile | Contaminate, pollute |
| 331 | Derogatory | Sarcastic, critical |
| 332 | Creation | Formation, foundation |
| 333 | Harass | Irritate, molest |
| 334 | Dubious | Doubtful, questionable |
| 335 | Wan | Pale, faded |
| 336 | Deposit | Store, place |
| 337 | Prosper | Thrive |
| 338 | Condense | Compress, concentrate |
| 339 | Ordinal | Zillion |
| 340 | Endeavor | Undertake, aspire |
| 341 | Fix | Mend, repair |
| 342 | Comprehend | Understand, grasp |
| 343 | Annual | Yearlong |
| 344 | Hungry | Voracious |
| 345 | Veteran | Ingenious, experienced |
| 346 | Believe | Trust, accept |
| 347 | Harmony | Conformity, amicability |
| 348 | Imminent | Impending, brewing |
| 349 | Conflict | Fight, battle, struggle |
| 350 | Fledgling | Young bird |
| 351 | Stable | Steady, unchanging, settled |
| 352 | Old | Worn |
| 353 | Comprise | Include, contain |
| 354 | Detach | Separate, unfasten, remove |
| 355 | Quaint | Queer, strange |
| 356 | Ordinary | Usual, average |
| 357 | Qualified | Competent, suited, capable |
| 358 | Insane | Crazy, deranged, mad |
| 359 | Chamber | Ventricle |
IELTS Words
| 360 | Alien | Foreigner, outsider |
| 361 | Molest | Harass, tease |
| 362 | Obsolete | Extinct, dated, antiquated |
| 363 | Reduce | Lessen, decrease, diminish |
| 364 | Consequence | Effect, outcome |
| 365 | Conventional | Customary, traditional |
| 366 | Jaded | Tired, exhausted |
| 367 | Ordain | Order, impose |
| 368 | Congested | Overcrowded, stuffed |
| 369 | Sacredness | Sanctity |
| 370 | Prevalent | Customary, widespread |
| 371 | Heretic | Non conformist, secularist |
| 372 | Outrageous | Preposterous, shocking |
| 373 | Denounce | Blame, censure, indict |
| 374 | Fabulous | Marvelous, amazing |
| 375 | Fluctuate | Deflect, vacillate |
| 376 | Different | Distinct, unlike |
| 377 | Wooden | Xyloid |
| 378 | Complex | Complicated, intricate |
| 379 | Sugar | Xylose |
| 380 | Scold | Yell at |
| 381 | Mobile | Moveable, changeable |
| 382 | Risky | Hazardous, perilous, chancy |
| 383 | Slice | Segment |
| 384 | Deliberate | Cautious, intentional |
| 385 | Boisterous | Clamorous, rowdy |
| 386 | Good | Nice, fine, well behaved |
| 387 | Yield | Surrender abdicate |
| 388 | Perceptible | Tactile |
| 389 | Birth | Beginning |
| 390 | Venerable | Esteemed, honored |
| 391 | Insipid | Tasteless, vapid |
| 392 | Ban | Prohibit, forbid, outlaw |
| 393 | Furious | Angry, enraged, infuriated |
| 394 | Chaste | Virtuous, pure |
| 395 | Flaw | Defect, fault, blemish |
| 396 | Help | Aid, assist |
| 397 | Interesting | Enchanting, riveting |
| 398 | Impediment | Hurdle, obstruction |
| 399 | Chores | Scot work |
| 400 | Internal | Inner, inside |
| 401 | Patience | Tolerance, perseverance |
| 402 | Synonyms List for Kids | |
| 403 | Efface | Destroy, obliterate |
| 404 | Flippant | Impudent, sassy |
| 405 | Tocology | Xenogeny |
| 406 | Dissolver | Xylene |
| 407 | Aid | Help, assist |
| 408 | Obstruct | Impede, prevent |
| 409 | Painstaking | Meticulous, precise, fastidious |
| 410 | Frantic | Violent, agitated |
| 411 | Former | Previous, earlier |
| 412 | Flimsy | Frail, fragile, delicate |
| 413 | Pretty | Lovely, beautiful, attractive |
| 414 | Preserve | Uphold, guard, save |
| 415 | Keep | Save, protect, guard |
| 416 | Moderate | Temperate, lenient, medium |
| 417 | Transplant | Xenografts |
| 418 | Dally | Loiter, linger |
| 419 | To infer | To deduce |
| 420 | Despise | Hate, detest, loathe |
| 421 | Briefs | Y-fronts |
| 422 | Great | Outstanding, remarkable |
| 423 | Gloomy | Dark, dismal, depressing |
| 424 | Normal | Ordinary, typical, usual |
| 425 | Invective | Accusation, censure |
| 426 | Conceit | Egotism, immodesty |
| 427 | Wrong | Incorrect, untrue, mistaken |
| 428 | Jovial | Frolicsome, cheerful |
| 429 | Befogged | Becloud, dim |
| 430 | Christmas | Xmas |
| 431 | Militant | Combative, aggressive, warlike |
| 432 | Ecstasy | Delight, exultation |
| 433 | Modernize | Renovate |
| 434 | Wary | Cautious, circumspect |
| 435 | Infernal | Damned, accursed |
| 436 | Migrant | Drifting, traveling, transient |
| 437 | Exquisite | Delightful, charming, lovely |
| 438 | Brittle | Breakable, crisp |
| 439 | Infringe | Violate, encroach |
| 440 | Lash of whip | Whiplash |
| 441 | Monotonous | Boring, tedious dreary, humdrum |
| 442 | Lucid | Sound, rational |
| 443 | Dirty | Soiled, messy |
| 444 | Peevish | Perverse, sullen |
| 445 | Dense | Thick, heavy, compressed |
| 446 | Acumen | Awareness, brilliance |
| 447 | Thaw | Melt, defrost |
| 448 | Callous | Obdurate, unfeeling |
| 449 | Calamity | Adversity, misfortune |
| 450 | Listless | Lethargic, tired |
| 451 | Tremble | Vibrate |
| 452 | Explicit | Exact, distinct, unmistakable |
| 453 | Eradicate | Destroy, exterminate |
| 454 | Daring | Bold, audacious |
| 455 | Excessively | Unduly |
| 456 | Wise | Knowing, scholarly, smart |
| 457 | Racket | Noise, commotion, disturbance |
| 458 | Refute | Contradict, dispute |
| 459 | Audacity | Boldness, courage |
| 460 | Vague | Unclear, obscure, indistinct |
| 461 | Eternal | Always, perpetual, everlasting |
| 462 | Concord | Agreement, accord |
| 463 | Sword-shaped | Xiphoid |
| 464 | Premature | Early, hasty |
| 465 | Prattle | Yack |
| 466 | Catholic | Generic, liberal |
| 467 | Cheap | Competitive, inexpensive |
| 468 | Hurry | Zincous |
| 469 | Nothing | Zero point |
| 470 | Startled | Frightened, shocked |
| 471 | Luxuriant | Profuse, abundant |
| 472 | Naughty | Bad, disobedient, wrong |
| 473 | Liable | Accountable, bound |
| 474 | Unclear | Vague |
| 475 | Frothy | Yeasty |
| 476 | Vouch | Confirm, consent |
| 477 | Taciturn | Reserved, silent |
| 478 | Arraign | Incriminate, indict |
| 479 | Imperative | Compulsory, crucial, mandatory |
| 480 | Stop | Quit, cease, terminate |
| 481 | Active | Energetic, animated, lively |
| 482 | Keen | Sharp, poignant |
| 483 | Propagate | Inseminate, fecundate |
| 484 | Confident | Bold, undaunted |
| 485 | Vain | Arrogant, egoistic |
| 486 | Saucy | Impudent, insolent |
| 487 | Uncouth | Boorish, clownish |
| 488 | Firm | Tenacious |
| 489 | Gather | Collect, accumulate, compile |
| 490 | Lethal | Venomous |
| 491 | Fatal | Deadly, mortal, killing |
| 492 | Rearing | Upbringing |
| 493 | Insinuate | Allude, hint |
| 494 | Zeal | Eagerness, fervor |
| 495 | Prevent | Thwart, prohibit, hinder |
| 496 | Tangible | Concrete, definite |
| 497 | Independent | Self reliant, autonomous |
| 498 | Awful | Dreadful, atrocious |
| 499 | Ask | Question, inquire |
| 500 | Blab | Yak |
