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abandon,desert |
abiding,continuing |
abolish,eliminate |
abort,quit |
abrupt,sudden |
abruptly,suddenly |
absorb,take in |
abstract,take out |
abundance,profusion, plenty |
abundant,plentiful |
accessible,available, reachable |
accommodate,adjust to, adapt / make room for, lodge, hold |
accomplish,achieve |
accord,grant |
according to,depending on grant to |
accordingly,consequently, as a result / |
account for,explain, describe / make up, comprise |
accumulate,build up , deposit , collect |
accurately,correctly |
accustomed,usual,customary, habitual |
acquire,gain, obtain |
acquisition,purchase, gaining |
activity,capacity |
actually,in fact, really, practically, virtually |
adapt,adjust |
adaptability,ability to change |
additive,cumulating more more |
address,speech, speak to / approach, deal with |
adhere,stick |
adjacent to,nearby, next to, close to |
administered,given |
admit,let in |
adroit,skillful |
advancement,progress |
advent,arrival, introduction |
adversary,enemy, opponent (sary) |
adverse,negative, unfavorable |
advisor,consultant |
affection,liking, fondness |
affiliation,association, membership |
affluence,wealth |
agents,representatives |
aggravate,bother, tease |
agile,quick and active |
agriculture,farming |
aid,help, assistance |
alarming,upsetting, startling, shocking |
alight,land |
alleviate,assuage |
allocate,provide, designate, distribute |
at once,immediately |
at the expense of,to the disadvantage of |
at the same time,simultaneously |
atmosphere,air |
attain,accomplish, achieve, reach |
attest,to confirm |
attribute,ascribe |
attribute,characteristic, trait, nature, property |
authentic,genuine<=> artificial, imaginary, fictitious |
authenticated,verified |
available,obtainable / useful |
avenue,means, way |
avid,eager, enthusiastic |
avoid,stay away from |
backbone s,pine, foundation |
bare,uncovered |
barely,scarcely |
barge,ship |
barren,empty, unproductive, arid |
barrier,obstacle |
barter,trade, exchange |
be at odds with,disagree with |
be considered (as),be thought of (as) |
be marked (by),be characterized (by) |
beckoning,inviting |
believed,be convinced |
best fit best suited,most appropriate |
bestow,give, grant, confer, endow |
bias,prejudice |
block,prevent, confine, box |
blot out,cover, dim |
boldly,bravely, daringly |
bonds,ties, links |
boom,expansion/ flourish, prosper, thrive < >slump, depression |
boost,raise, elevate |
boundary,border |
bounds,limits |
bountiful,plentiful, abundant, profuse |
brace,support |
break,rest period |
break with,separate from |
breakdown,collapse, decomposition |
breakthrough,advance |
breed,reproduce, raise, bring up |
bridle,harness, halter |
brisk,active, fast, energetic |
broaden,enlarge |
budding,emerging |
budget,estimate |
bulk,great quantity, majority |
allow,let in |
allure,appeal |
alter,modify, change |
alteration,change, modification |
alternative,substitute, option |
although,but, whereas |
altitude,height, elevation |
altogether,in total |
ambivalent,unsure, undecided, hesitant |
amenities,facilities/ pleasant situation |
amiable,friendly |
ample,plentiful, sizable, vast, profuse, abundant |
amplify,increase, enlarge |
an array of,a group of a host of |
analogous,comparable, similar to |
anchor,hold in place |
ancient,old outdated |
anonymous,unknown, unsigned, nameless |
antecedent,predecessor, ancestor |
anticipate,expect |
anticipated,foreseen |
apart from,except for |
apparatus,device |
apparent,clear, obvious, evident |
appeared,came into view |
appreciably,noticeably |
approach,move toward, come together |
apt,suitable, appropriate |
arbitrarily,randomly, without order |
archaic,old fashioned, ancient |
archive,record |
ardent,enthusiastic, fervent, passionate |
area,tract, expanse |
arid,dry, barren |
arose,originate |
arouse,stimulate |
array,collection, display, range |
artifact,object |
artisan,handcraft, craftsman |
as a case,in point for example |
as well,in addition |
assault,attack, raid |
assemble,bring together, put together, gather |
assert,declare, maintain |
assigned,specified |
associate,connect, relate |
assume,take on / think |
astute,clever |
asymmetric,unequal |
at hand,available, convenient |
burden,load, cargo, freight 화물, 짐/ responsibility |
bustling,active |
by and large,in general |
calculate,determine, compute |
call for,require, demand |
camouflage,hide, conceal |
capacity,ability |
capitalize on,take advantage of |
caption,title, subtitle |
capture,catch, seize |
cargo,load, freight |
carry,transmit, transport, convey |
carry on,continue to operate |
catastrophic,disastrous, extreme |
cautious,careful, prudent, heedful, discreet |
cede,yield, give way |
celebrated,famous, renowned |
certain,particular, specific |
certainly,surely |
challenge,difficulties |
chaotic,disorganized, messy |
characteristics,elements, traits, properties, attributes |
charting,mapping |
cherished,valued, prized |
chief,principal, leading |
chisel,carve |
choice,optional |
chronicle,account |
clarify,elucidate |
classic,typical |
classify,categorize, group |
cling to,stick to, hold tightly |
close,intimate (relationship)/ careful (examination) |
clout,influence |
clumsy,awkward, cumbersome |
cluster,group, gather |
coarse,crude, rough |
coated,covered |
codified,classified |
cognitive,mental |
cohesion,unity |
cohesive,adhesive |
coincidence,occurrence at the same time |
collaborate,joint efforts, group effort |
collect,gather, accumulate |
collectively,together |
colonize,inhabit |
colossal,huge, enormous, immense |
commemorate,celebrate |
comparable,similar, equivalent |
comparably,relatively |
compel,oblige, force, urge |
complacency,satisfaction / lack of concern |
complement,supplement |
complex,group of buildings |
component,constituent, element, ingredient, part |
composition,makeup |
comprehensive,complete, inclusive |
comprise,consist of, make up , contain |
compulsive,required |
compulsory,obligatory, requisite |
concentrate on,focus on |
conclusively,decisively |
concomitant,concurrent |
concrete,<>abstract |
configuration,valued, prized |
confine,limit |
congenial,favorable, agreeable |
consecutive,successive |
consequence,result , effect / importance |
consequently,as a result |
considerable,great, substantial, significant |
considered,regarded /thought to be |
consistent,regular |
constant,steady, continuous |
constrained,restricted |
restrict,limit / contract |
construe,interpret |
consume,use up, eat |
contemporary,current / modern |
contention,debate, conflict |
contrive,invent |
controversial,disagreeable |
converge,meet, come together |
conversely,on the other hand, inversely, |
convert,change, transform |
convey,transport |
cope with,deal with / compensate for, make up for |
core,center, nucleus |
costly,expensive <> reasonable, affordable, |
counter to,opposite |
counterpart,equivalent |
covet,desire |
creative,inventive, original |
crest,peak, summit |
crevice,split |
critical,important, crucial, decisive/ faultfinding |
crude,simple, primitive |
cultivator,farmer |
cumulate,build up, accumulate |
curious,inquisitive |
curiously,oddly, surprisingly |
cycle,sequence |
daub,coat, cover |
debris,fragment, splinter |
decay,decompose |
deceptive,fraudulent, misleading |
decisive,definitive |
decline,refuse, reject / decrease |
dedicated,devoted |
deem,consider, regard |
definite,exact, explicit |
degree,extent, measure |
deliberate,intentional / careful |
delineate,outline , trace |
demands,requirements |
demise,death, end, decline |
denote,signify |
dense,thick |
density,concentration |
dependant,reliable |
depict,represent, portray |
depleted,used up, devoid, exhausted |
deploy,set up |
deposited,laid down, placed |
derive,originate / obtain |
derived,resulting |
descent,decline / ancestry |
desert,abandon |
designed,intended |
desperate,hopeless |
detach,separate |
deteriorate,wear out |
determine,decide, calculate |
detest,strongly dislike, abhor |
detrimental,harmful, damaging |
devoid (of),empty, free (of), lacking |
devote to,concentrate on |
devouring,eating greedily |
dichotomy,division |
dilate,expand<=>contractshrink |
dilute,reduce, thin, weaken <=>concentrate, strengthen |
dim,faint, ambiguous |
diminutive,small, tiny |
disaster,calamity, catastrophe |
discard,throw away, get rid of |
discern,concern |
discernible,observable |
discharge,release |
disclose,reveal |
discrepancy,difference |
discrete,distinct , separate |
discriminate,distinguish |
disparate,different |
disperse,scatter, spread out, diffuse |
display,show, exhibit |
dispose,array, arrange |
disrupt,interfere with, interrupt |
disrupt,upset |
disseminate,spread, disperse |
dissimilar,different |
distinct,definite / separate |
distinctive,unique |
distinction,difference/ characteristic/ honor |
distribute,supply, circulate, spread |
diversity,variety |
doctrine,philosophy, tenet, principle |
documented,recorded |
domain,region, territory |
dominant,leading, prevailing |
dominated,prevalent |
dormant,inactive, hibernating |
drastic,extreme, radical, severe |
drawback,disadvantage |
draw,pull, attract |
drive,effort / motivate/ force |
drought,dry period, lack of moisture |
duration,span, length |
durable,long lasting |
duplicate,copy, imitate/ identical |
dwarf,<=>giant |
dwindle,decrease, diminish |
dye,pigment |
eager,enthusiastic, avid |
earthly,mundane |
ease,reduce |
easily,readily |
echo,repeat, reverberate |
edge,margin, rim, periphery |
editions,versions |
elaborate,complicated, complex, detailed |
elaborate,detail |
element,part, factor |
elicit,bring out |
eliminate,remove |
elucidate,clarify |
elude,escape, avoid, exit |
embed,encase, enclose, implant |
embody,personify, incorporate |
emerge,appear, come out, arise |
eminence,fame |
exhale,release, exhale, give off, discharge |
emphasize,stress, underscore |
employ,use, adopt |
enable,permit, allow |
enact,pass |
enclose,surround |
encompass,include, surround |
encourage,motivate, promote |
encroach,invade, intrude |
encroachment,erosion |
endangered,threatened, imperiled |
endeavor,strive, try, struggle |
endorse,support, champion, advocate, approve |
endow,grant, bestow, confer, donate, give |
end,goal, objective, cause |
engage,hire/ involve |
engaged,occupied, involved, busy |
engrossed,occupied, engaged |
enhance,improve, strengthen, elevate |
enlarge,expand |
enormous,huge, vast, tremendous, immense |
ensue,follow |
entail,require, involve |
enterprise,undertaking |
entice,allure, attract |
entire,whole, complete |
environment,ecosystem, setting, locality |
equip,furnish |
equitable,fair, just |
era,period, age |
eradicate,eliminate, root up, destroy |
erect,build, construct, throw up |
erode,diminish, wear away gradually |
erratic,irregular |
erupt,explode, break out |
escalate,increase, expand |
especially,notably, specifically |
essential,crucial, vital, important/ fundamental, basic |
establish,institute, organize, found, set up |
established,qualified, |
estimate,calculate, predict/ assess, judge |
etch,engrave |
even,unchanged, constant, equal |
eventually,ultimately, finally |
evident,apparent, clear, obvious, manifest |
evoke,stimulate |
exacerbate,worsen, intensify |
examine,inspect, investigate |
excavate,uncover, dig, unearth |
exceed,go beyond, surpass, excel |
exceedingly,extremely |
exceptional,unusual |
excluding,other than, except |
execute,perform, do |
exercise,use, do |
exhausted,tired, depleted |
exhibit,show, feature, display |
exotic,unusual |
expanse,area |
expend,use, spend, consume |
expertise,skill |
explicit,clear, obvious, overt, manifest |
exploit,use, utilize / accomplishment |
express,record |
expressly,specially, definitely |
extend,back reach back |
extensive,far-reaching, large, wide |
extensively,drastically |
extent,degree, scope |
extinct,die out, outdated |
extol,praise |
extract,derive, draw, abstract |
extracted (from),removed (from) |
extraneous,inessential, irrelevant |
extreme,great/ severe, drastic |
facet,aspect, phase |
facilitate,make easier, aid, assist |
fade,away disappear, diminish |
faint,dim, feeble |
fairly,decidedly/ somewhat |
faith,pride, belief |
far-reaching,broad, extensive |
fascinate,greatly interest |
fashionable,popular |
fast,go without eating |
favor,approval |
feasible,practicable, possible |
feature,characteristic |
feeble,weak |
fervent,passionate, ardent |
figure,shape, sculpture, statue, number |
finance,pay for |
fine,thin, tiny, minute, delicate |
fit,adjust , suit |
fix,repair/ attach |
flair,talent |
flake,fragment |
flavor,taste |
flawless,unblemished, perfect |
flight,escape |
float,drift along, hover |
flood,inundation, deluge |
flourish,prosper, thrive, succeed |
fluctuate,move up and down, vary |
focus on,concentrate on |
foliage,leaves/ vegetation plants |
for its own sake,for selfish reasons |
forage,feed, search for food |
foremost,leading, chief, most respected |
forestall,prevent |
forge,create replacement |
formidable,dreadful, great |
forsake,abandon, leave |
fortify,strengthen, reinforce |
foster,promote, bring up |
founder,fail, sink |
fractious,oppressive |
fragmentary,incomplete |
fragrant,aromatic, scented |
frigid,very cold, freezing |
frivolous,trivial |
fuel,encourage, boost |
fulfill,accomplish, satisfy, meet, suit |
function,purpose, ceremonial event |
fundamental,basic, underlying, radical/ essential |
furcated,split, divided, separated |
furthermore,in addition, additionally |
fusion,union |
gainful,lucrative, profitable |
gap,difference |
gather,collect |
gauge,measure, judge, assess |
generate,produce |
genuinely,truly, actually |
given (at any given time),particular, specified |
given over,to used for / dedicated |
glossy,shiny |
glue,stick |
golden age,at its peak, heyday |
gorgeous,magnificent, wonderful |
govern,regulate, control, manage |
gradual,slow, steady |
grapple,struggle |
grasp,seize / understand |
greenhand,untrained worker, apprentice |
ground,reason / land, soil |
guarded,protected |
guess,conjecture |
guide,direct, instruct |
habitat,environment, dwelling, home, habitation |
halt,stop |
hamper,hinder, impede, obstruct |
hamstrung,inefficient |
harness,utilize, use |
harsh,severe, strict |
haul,carry, pull, tug |
hazardous,dangerous, risky |
heartened,encouraged |
heed,attention, notice, care |
height,peak, pinnacle, summit |
heighten,elevate, increase |
hence,consequently, therefore |
henceforth from,now on, from then on |
heterogeneous,different/ various |
hiatus,interruption |
hide,camouflage |
highlight,emphasize |
highly,vulnerable easily damaged |
hinder,interfere with, tamper with |
hold,contain |
hollow,empty, vacant |
hone,improve |
(a) host of,a group of a large number of |
house,place |
hub,center, central point |
huge,mammoth, tremendous, enormous, immense |
hustle,hurry, hasten, rush |
hybrid,combination, mixed breed |
hypothesis,theory |
identical,same, indistinguishable |
ignite,set fire, kindle |
illuminate,clarify |
illusion,impression |
imaginable,conceivable, possible, feasible |
imaginative,creative |
imbibe,soak, absorb |
immense,enormous, tremendous, numerous |
immutable,unchangeable |
impact,influence |
impair,damage |
impede,interrupt, prevent, hamper |
impediment,obstacle |
implement,tool/ execute, perform |
imposing,substantial, enormous |
impound,contain |
improvised,unplanned, spontaneous |
in charge of,responsible for |
in effect,virtually, essentially |
in fact,actually, virtually, indeed |
in keeping with,in consistent with |
in opposition to,counter to |
in proximity to,close to, near |
in spite of,regardless of |
in the course of,during |
in time,early, eventually |
inauspicious unfavorable,unceasing, constant, continuous |
incessant,continuous |
incidental,minor |
incipient,initial |
incise,cut, carve |
incisive,acute, keen, sharp |
inclination,tendency, preference |
incognizant,unaware |
incoherent,disconnected, disjointed, |
incompletely,partially |
inconsequential,unimportant, trivial |
incorporate,include, contain/ integrate, combine |
incredible,unbelievable, remarkable |
indicate,show/ suggest, imply |
indifferent,uninterested, apathetic |
indigenous,native |
indispensable,essential, requisite, necessary |
individual,distinct, characteristic |
induce,generate/ persuade |
inept,incompetent |
inert,motionless <=> active |
inevitable,unavoidable, certain, without exception |
infectious,contagious |
infinite,limitless, unlimited |
inflame,anger, agitate, arouse |
inflated,expanded |
influential,important, powerful |
infrastructure,foundation |
infrequent,sporadic, intermittent, occasional |
ingenious,clever, innovative |
ingenuity,inventiveness |
inhabit,live in, dwell in |
inherent,inborn, innate, intrinsic, congenital |
inhibit,restrict, hinder |
inimical,unfriendly, hostile |
initiate,start, begin, commence |
innocuous,harmless |
innovation,change |
innumerable,countless, numberless, myriad |
inroadincursion,invasion |
inspect,examine |
inspired,motivated |
intact,unchanged, unbroken, whole, complete |
integral,essential, whole, entire |
integrate,unify |
intensify,strengthen |
intent on,willing to |
intention,purpose/ willingness |
intricate,complex, complicated |
intrigue,fascinate |
invaluable,precious, priceless |
invariably,always, without exception |
invent,devise, create |
irreparable,irremediable, permanent |
irreversible,permanent |
issue,question, matter |
jeopardize,endanger, threaten |
join,connect / meet |
judicious,wise, discreet, sensible |
keen,sharp /intelligent |
key,substantial, very significant |
kin,relatives |
lacking,without, missing |
lading,cargo |
landslide,victory |
launch,set afloat/ start, begin |
leading,dominant, main |
legitimacy,authority |
levy,impose, tax, draft |
lexicon,dictionary, vocabulary |
likewise,similarly |
limit,restrict, confine |
link,connect |
locality,place, site |
look,gaze, stare, peer |
loom,emerge |
luxuriant,thriving |
magnificent,superb |
mainly,generally |
maintain,sustain |
make sense,be logical to |
make up,constitute, compose, invent |
mammoth,huge, gigantic, massive |
manifest,obvious, apparent |
manipulate,manage, handle |
mark,indicate, notice |
material,physical |
meager,scarce, lacking, short |
mean,signify / average |
means,method, way |
merely,simply, only |
metamorphose,change, transform |
meticulous,careful |
migrate,travel, emigrate, immigrate |
minimize,reduce, decrease |
minute,small, tiny, miniscule |
modification,alteration, change |
monitor,observe, check, investigate |
monotonous,boring, unvarying, tedious |
mounting,increasing |
multiplicity,variety |
mutation,change |
myriad,numerous, innumerable, many |
naked (eye),bare, unassisted, unaided |
nature,characteristic, trait, property |
needless to say,obviously |
notable,remarkable, important, distinguished |
notion,idea, general idea, opinion, conception |
novelty,rarity, originality, innovation |
object,goal, aim, objective |
oblige,require, compel |
obliterate,erase |
obscure,uncertain, unclear, dim, conceal |
obsolete,outdated, archaic, out of use |
obstacle,impediment, barrier |
of high priority,very important |
offset,counterbalance, equal |
ominous,threatening, warning |
on hand,available |
on the contrary,conversely, however |
on the spot,instantly |
ongoing,continuous, developing |
onset,outset, beginning, inception, start |
ooze,move slowly, exude, flow |
operate,function, work, perform |
ordinary,routine, customary |
ornamental,decorative |
out of question,impossible |
outdo,outstrip, surpass, excel |
outstanding,remarkable / unpaid |
outweigh,become important than |
overcome,defeat, surmount |
overwhelming,great |
owing to,because of, due to |
pace,speed |
palliate,alleviate, mitigate |
paradox,contradiction |
parcel out,distribute |
pare away,remove |
parity,equality, equivalence |
parody,mimicry, imitation |
particular,specific, given |
partially,incompletely |
pastime,entertainment, diversion |
patron,customer |
peak,height, mountaintop, pinnacle, summit |
peculiar,specific,special,distinctive/ strange,unusual |
penetrate,pierce, enter |
perceptibly,noticeably, appreciably |
perception,insight |
perceptive,discerning, keen |
perennial,persistent, year-round |
period,era |
periodicallyat,intervals,regularly / from time to time,occasionally |
periphery,edge |
perish,disappear, spoil |
perishable,easy to spoil |
permanent,lasting, fixed |
persist,continue, endure/ remain, last |
persistent,continuous, persisting |
perspective,viewpoint, prospect |
pertain to,relate to |
pervade,penetrate, spread |
pervasive,widespread |
phase,state, period, facet, stage |
phenomenal,extraordinary |
pioneer,initiate, take the lead |
plausible,believable, feasible, probable |
pledge,promise |
plumage,feather |
ponder,consider, think about |
pore,hole, space |
portion,part, segment, constituent |
postulate,claim/ suggest |
potent,strong, powerful, influential |
potential,possible, promised, possibility |
pound,beat |
practice,use, custom usage |
precede,come before |
precious,valuable, valued |
precise,accurate, exact |
preclude,prevent |
predator,hazardous animal |
predominantly,primarily, chiefly |
pregnant,bearing a baby, significant |
premise,assumption |
preoccupation,fascination, concern, involvement |
preparing,readying |
preserve,maintain, sustain |
prestige,status, honor |
presumably,probably, possible, supposedly, maybe, perhaps |
prevail,triumph, win, dominate |
primitive,prehistoric, early |
principally,chiefly, mainly |
prior,previous, before, past |
procure,obtain |
professional,specialized |
proficient,expert, skillful |
profound,deep/ intense |
profuse,abundant, plentiful, lavish, copious, affluent |
programmed,planned |
prohibit,ban, inhibit |
prohibitively,extremely |
proliferate,increase in numbers, multiply, expand, spread |
prolonged,extended, lengthy |
prominent,remarkable, outstanding, distinguished, famous 탁월한, 유명한 |
promise,potential |
promote,further |
pronounced,marked, distinct, significant, obvious/ decided |
propel,drive forward, push, force out |
proper,suitable, appropriate |
property,characteristic, quality, attribute, trait, nature |
proponent,supporter, advocate |
proprietor,owner |
prosper,thrive, flourish, succeed |
protrude,stick out, extend |
provided,if |
provisional,temporary |
provisions,preparations/ supplies/ articles |
proximity,nearness, closeness |
punctuality,promptness |
purify,cleanse, clear, refine |
purpose,intent, aim, goal / function |
puzzle over,wonder about |
questionable,doubtful, uncertain |
radical,fundamental, basic/ extreme, drastic |
ramification,consequence, outgrowth |
random,unsystematic, arbitrary |
range,vary |
rare,scarce, unusual, infrequent |
rate,speed |
rather than,instead of, excluding |
raw,unprocessed, uncooked |
readily,easily/ immediately/ willingly |
realm,area, region, domain |
reap,obtain, gain |
recast,transform, remodel |
recognition,awareness |
recorded,documented |
recruiting,obtaining, restoring |
recur,reappear, return |
redress,make amends |
redundancy,extra capacity |
refine,improve |
refract,distort, alter, bend |
refrain,from cease |
reinforce,strengthen |
relatively,comparatively |
release,discharge, emit, set free |
relevant,related, appropriate, applicable |
reluctant x,depend on |
rely on,depend on |
remarkable,incredible, noticeable, prominent, striking |
reminisce,recall, remember |
render,provide, give / make/ represent |
renounce,give up, reject |
repel,drive away, repulse, ward off |
replenish,restore, put back |
represent,mean, symbol, portray |
reportedly,supposedly |
representative,typical example |
reproduce,copy, duplicate, breed |
reputation,fame, renown, refute |
reserved,saved, restricted |
residue,remains |
respond,react |
restrict,limit |
retain,keep |
retrospect,looking back |
reverence,respect |
revolutionize,dramatically (completely) change |
rigid,hard, still |
rigorous,strict, demanding, harsh, precise |
ripe,favorable, mature |
rooted,in based on, originated from |
roster,list, register |
rot,decay, spoil |
rough,coarse / approximate |
rudimentary,basic |
runoff,water |
sacred,holy, religious |
sanction,approval |
sanguine,optimistic, healthy |
sink,drop to the bottom, submerge |
scale,extent |
scan,examine |
scant,little, minimize |
scarce,short in supply, rare, limited |
scatter,disperse, spread out, distribute |
scrap,fracture, fragment |
scrupulous,careful, cautious/ honest |
scrutiny,examination |
secure,obtain, gain |
sediment,residue, remains |
seek,search for, look for/ try, endeavor |
seize,take |
selected,peculiar, chose, SPECIAL DELIVERY |
self-sufficient,independent |
seminal,influential, viable |
sequence,series , succession, progression |
set in motion,start, initiate |
settle down,become orderly |
sever,cut off, separate, cleave |
share,portion |
sheltered,protected |
shift,change, move |
shortcoming,disadvantage, difficulty, defect, drawback |
shortly,soon |
shred,tear apart |
shrink,contract, become smaller, tighten |
signal,indicate |
significant,important, substantial, remarkable, serious |
simultaneously,at the same time |
sites,places, locations |
sizable,large, great |
slender,thin |
slight,minor |
smell,scent, odor, fragrance, aroma |
snatch,grasp, seize |
sole,only, solitary, lone |
sophisticated,complex / highly developed |
solidify,strengthen, harden, |
sort,type, kind |
spanduration,period |
spawn,lay eggs/ generate |
speck,particle, dot |
spectrum,range, scope |
speculate,suppose, hypothesize / gamble |
speculative,unproven |
split,divide |
sporadic,infrequent, occasional, intermittent, irregular |
spring up,suddenly arise |
spur,stimulate |
stage,hold |
staggering,overwhelming, astonishing |
stamina,endurance, vigor, energy |
stand for,symbolize, represent |
standstill,complete stop |
staple,basic item, basic food |
startle,surprise |
stationary,not moving, fixed, immobile |
stem from,grow out of, arise from, derive from, originate from |
stick to,cling to, adhere to |
stimulus,impetus |
straightforward,clear, candid |
stress,emphasize, accent |
strictly,only, precisely |
striking,remarkable, hitting, impressive |
string,series |
sturdy,strong |
stylus,pencil |
subdue,reduce |
subjective,personal |
submerged,underwater |
subsequently,later, afterwards |
subservient,to less power than |
subsidize,assist , finance |
subsist,endure, survive |
subsistence,survival |
substantial,considerable, large, significant |
substitute for,replace, exchange |
subterranean,underground |
succession,series |
suggestion,implication |
suitable,appropriate, proper |
sink,descend, fall slowly |
superb,outstanding |
superficial,shallow, unimportant |
support,maintain, uphold |
surge (suddenly),increase |
surmise,guess, speculate |
surplus,extra, remainder |
surprisestartle,astonish |
susceptible,vulnerable, prone, apt |
suspect,believe |
suspend,hang |
sustain,maintain, support |
sustainable,continuing, durable, enduring |
sweat,perspiration |
swell,expand |
symmetrical,balanced |
synthesis,union, combination, unity, fusion |
systematic,methodical, organized |
tailor,adopt, adjust |
tangible,material, physical, touchable/ important |
task,duty, project |
tend to,be likely to, be prone to |
tendency,inclination |
tending,caring for |
tenet,creed, principle, doctrine |
terrestrial,earthly, land |
territory,land, region, tract |
testify,give evidence to |
thoroughly,completely |
tilted,inclined, lopsided |
timid,shy |
to date,currently available |
token,symbol |
toothed,uneven |
track,observe, follow |
trade,barter, exchange |
traditional,conventional, customary |
train (a telescope),aim (a telescope) |
tranquil,peaceful, serene |
transformation,change, transition, conversion |
transition,move, change |
transitory,momentary, temporary |
transmit,communicate, convey, send |
transparent,clear |
transport,carry, convey |
tremendous,huge, enormous, great |
trigger,set off, bring out, stimulate, cause |
trivial,unimportant, insignificant |
tumultuous,chaotic |
turbulent,violent, agitated |
ultimately,eventually, in the final analysis, finally, in the end |
unbearably,intolerably |
unbridled,unrestrained, unrestricted |
uncanny,extraordinary |
unconventional,unsystematic |
unconvincing,not sure, dubious |
underpinning,foundation, basis |
understood,considered |
unencumbered,free of |
uniform,consistent, without variation, even |
unique,distinct, particular, original |
unison,harmony |
unquestionable,definite |
unwittingly,unintentionally |
upset,disturb, tip, reverse |
urge,encouragement |
utilize,employ, exploit, use |
vagary,uncertainty |
vanish,disappear |
variety,diversity |
versatile,many-talented, all-around, adaptable, resourceful |
vestige,remnant, trace |
viscous,thick, sticky |
voracious,insatiable |
worn out,deteriorated |
withstand,resist, endure, oppose |
wield,use |
zealous,enthusiastic, eager |
abort,terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion |