Synonyms in Reading
Synonyms in Reading
Synonyms in Reading
B
based on = derived from (can see or notice them very easily)
best = optimal (used to describe the best level something can achieve)
big = massive (large in size, quantity, or extent), colossal (use this word, you emphasize
something’s large), tremendous (informal)
blame = condemn (if you condemn something, you say it is very bad and unacceptable)
boring = tedious (if you describe something tedious, you mean it is boring and frustrating)
build = erect (you can erect something as buildings, FORMAL), establish
backbone = spine
backside = behind, bottom
bad (not good) = poor, naughty
ballot = poll
to bear on sth. = to affect
to beat = to defeat
becoming = fitting
to begin = to start
to behave = to act
believable = plausible
belly = stomach
bendy = flexible
beneficent = generous
beneficial = favourable
bid = tender
bizarre = weird
blameless = innocent
bloodbath = massacre
bloodless = cold
branch = department
brave = courageous
to bring sth. back = to reintroduce
to bring sth. on = to cause
to bring sb. up = to raise
brow = forehead
bum = backside, behind, bottom
business = commerce, trade
busy (telephone) = engaged
Bad = Evil, Spoiled, Imperfect, Infamous, Dismal
Beautiful = Gorgeous, Ravishing, Dazzling, Exquisite, Stunning
Begin = Initiate, Commence, Inaugurate
Big = Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Humongous, Substantial, Mammoth
Break = Rupture, Fracture, Shatter
C
careful = cautious (very careful in order to avoid danger), prudent(careful and sensible)
change = convert (change into another form)
cold = chilly (unpleasantly cold), icy(extremely cold)
common = universal, ubiquitous(if something is ubiquitous, it seems to be every where)
competitor = rival, opponent (especially in sports and politics)
complain = grumble (complain something in a bad-tempered way)
complex = intricate (if something is intricate, it often has many small parts and details)
crazily = frantically (used to describe someone who behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way)
candy = sweet
to categorize = to classify
charter = constitution
cheesy = corny, tacky
chiefly = mainly
choosy = picky
IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn cách paraphrase từ choose tiếng anh
to chop = to cut
chorus = refrain
citation = quotation
to cite = to quote
class = lesson, course
clerk = receptionist
clever = intelligent
to close = to shut
to collapse = to break down
to collect = to gather
comfort = consolation
comic = comedian
commencement = graduation
complete = total
completely = totally
concord = harmony
to condemn = to sentence
confederate = accomplice
to confine = to restrict
conflict = clash
to conform = to comply
to confuse = to mix up
to connect = to associate, to put through (telephone)
considerate = thoughtful
constancy = fidelity
constant = fixed
constitution = structure
construction (lit.) = interpretation
to consult = to refer to
contemporary = modern
continuous = continual
contrary = opposite
convention = conference
to convey = to communicate
to cope = to manage
correct = right
couch = sofa
curative = healing
curler = roller
cussed = stubborn
Calm = Serene, Peace, Tranquil
Come = Approach, Arrive
Cool = Chilly, Frosty, Icy
Cut = Chop, Slash, Slit
D
dangerous = perilous (very dangerous, hazardous) (dangerous, especially to people’s safety and
health)
decorate = embellish (embellish means make something look more attractive via decorating it
with something else)
despite = notwithstanding (FORMAL)
Học thêm cách dùng Although mà IELTS TUTOR đã hướng dẫn
difficult = arduous (if something is arduous, it is difficult and tiring, and involves a lot of
efforts) = formidable
dislike = abhor (abhor means you hate something to a extreme extent for moral reasons), loathe
(dislike very much)
disorder = disarray, chaos
diverse = miscellaneous (a miscellaneous groups consists of many different kinds of things)
dreadful, unfavorable, poor, adverse, ill = be less impressive
dubious = skeptical (if you are skeptical about something, you have doubts on it.)
dash = sprint
daybreak = dawn
deceptive = misleading
decontrol = deregulate
dedicated = committed
to deduce = to infer
defective = faulty
deliberate = planned
deliberately = intentionally
delicate = fragile
to demonstrate = to protest
denims = jeans
to denote = to indicate, to represent
to deprave = to corrupt
depraved = wicked, evil
to desert = to abandon
deserted = abandoned
destiny = fate
detached = indifferent
devil = Satan
dicey = risky
to differentiate = to distinguish
to diminish = to decrease
disadvantaged = deprived
disagreeable = unpleasant
to disappear = to vanish
disaster = catastrophe
to disclaim = to deny
to disclose = to reveal
discount = reduction
disgrace = shame
domesticate = cultivate
dubious = doubtful
dull=Boring, Uninteresting, Monotonous, Humdrum, Dreary
Dangerous=Hazardous, Risky, Precarious
Decide=Determine, Settle
Definite=Certain, Positive, Obvious
Delicious=Savoury, Titbit, Delectable
Describe=Portray, Characterize
Destroy=Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze
Difference=Disagreement, Inequity, Dissimilarity
E
enlarge = magnify (magnify means make something larger than it really is)
enthusiasm = zeal (a great enthusiasm), fervency (sincere and enthusiasm)
expensive = exorbitant (it means too expensive that it should be)
eager = keen
earth = soil
economic = profitable
egocentric = selfish
to elevate = to raise, to promote
to emphasise = to stress
to encounter = to come across
enormous = huge, immense
to enquire = to investigate
equity = fairness
especially = particularly
IELTS TUTOR có hướng dẫn cách dùng especially tiếng anh
essential = fundamental
to establish = to set up
to evaluate = to assess
everlasting = eternal
exactly = precisely
except = apart from
to expire = to run out
to explode = to blow up
extra = additional
End=Terminate, Conclude, Cessation
Explain=Elaborate, Interpret
G
garbage = rubbish
garbage can = trashcan
to glitter = to sparkle
to grab = to seize
grasping = greedy
gravestone = headstone
to grouse = to grumble
gut = intestine
Get=Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Procure, Gather
Good=Excellent, Fine, Wonderful, Superior, Gracious, Superb, Splendid, Genuine, Sterling,
Top-notch
Great=Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty
F
fair = impartial (someone who is impartial is able to give a fair opinion or decision on
something.)
fame = prestige (describe those who are admired), reputation
famous = distinguished (used to describe people who are successful in their career)
IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn cách paraphrase từ famous
field = domain (a particular field of thought, activities or interest)
for my part, from my own perspective = in my opinion
force = coerce into (coerce means you make someone do something she/he does not want to),
compel
forever = perpetual (a perpetual state never changes), immutable (something immutable will
never change or be changed)
fragile = brittle, vulnerable (someone who is vulnerable is easily hurt emotionally or
physically)
to fabricate = to manufacture
famous = famed, renowned
fanatic = enthusiast
fantastic = great, brilliant
to float = to drift
fool = idiot
foolish = silly
forehead = brow
to foretell = to predict
formerly = previously
fortunate = lucky
fragrance = perfume
French dressing = vinaigrette
to function = to operate
Fall=Drop, Descend, Topple
Famous=Well-known, Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious
Fast=Quick, Rapid, Hasty, Snappy
Fat=Stout, Corpulent, Chubby, Bulky
Funny=Amusing, Humorous, Droll
H
hard-working = assiduous (someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very
thoroughly)
hot = boiling (very hot)
hall = corridor
to hand sth. out = to distribute
handsome = good-looking
hang-out = haunt
happily = fortunately
hard = tough
hashish = cannabis
to hawk = to peddle
to hazard = to endanger
hearsay = rumour
highbrow = intellectual
hint = trace, tip
hole = gap
home = domestic
homicide = murder
housebreaking = burglary
hunger = starvation