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Keywords/tags: TOEFL, IELTS
Created: 01/15/2015
Modified: 01/15/2015
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Unit 1 (296 words)
amazing, incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary, anger, enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden, angry, mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed, answer, reply, respond, retort, acknowledge, ask, question, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz, awful, dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant, evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, cross, nasty, unfriendly, irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable, beautiful, pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling, begin, start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate, big, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, large, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous, brave, courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome, break, fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize, bright, shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual, calm, quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof, come, approach, advance, near, arrive, reach, cool, chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid, crooked, bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag, cry, shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl, cut, gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce, dangerous, perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe, dark, shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, sad, decide, determine, settle, choose, resolve, definite, certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious, delicious, savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful
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Unit 2 (293 words)
enjoyable, toothsome, describe, portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record, destroy, ruin, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish, difference, disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility, do, execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain, dull, boring, tiring, tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary, eager, keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, stop, terminate, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance, enjoy, appreciate, relish, devour, savor, like, explain, elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for, just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest, fall, drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble, false, fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious, famous, well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious, fast, quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, fat, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine, fear, fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension, fly, soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise, funny, humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly, get, acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage, go, recede, depart, fade, disappear, move, travel, proceed, good, excellent, superior, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, sterling, superb, respectable, edifying, noteworthy, remarkable, considerable, powerful, much, mighty, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, extreme, grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low, happy, pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful, overjoyed, hate, despise, loathe, detest, abhor
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Unit 3 (297 words)
disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate, have, hold, possess, own, contain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, help, aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet, hide, conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil, hurry, rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle, hurt, damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain, idea, thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief, important, necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, notable, interesting, fascinating, engaging, sharp, animated, spirited, inviting, intriguing, provocative, challenging, inspiring, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing, keep, retain, withhold, preserve, sustain, assassinate, murder, cancel, abolish, lazy, indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish, little, tiny, small, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute, look, gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore, love, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, make, create, invent, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, compose, perform, mark, label, tag, price, ticket, impress, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, designate, mischievous, prankish, playful, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive, plod, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, chase, hump, gallop, lope, stir, budge, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, slide, slither, flow, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge, moody, temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish
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Unit 4 (293 words)
irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy, neat, clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, new, fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent, old, feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct, part, portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment, place, space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence, dwelling, set, site, station, status, state, scheme, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention, device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint, popular, approved, accepted, favorite, common, predicament, quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, scrape, jam, put, attach, establish, assign, save, silent, soundless, mute, restful, right, correct, accurate, factual, true, upright, lawful, moral, legal, escape, elope, inform, notify, advise, reveal, disclose, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, enlighten, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, negate, express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey, impart, assert, allege, mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh, exclaim, sing, yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, thunder, boom, shriek, screech, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer, stutter, lisp, drawl, jabber, protest, announce, swear, vow, content, assure, deny, dispute, scared, afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure, timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed, horrified, shocked, petrified, haunted, timorous, shrinking, tremulous, stupefied, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive, show, display, exhibit, present, indicate, prove, demonstrate, expose, unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, slack, cease, stay, pause, discontinue, quit, story, tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote, memoir, strange, odd, peculiar, unfamiliar, uncommon, queer, weird, outlandish, exclusive, irregular, take, seize, grasp, capture, pick, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume, consume, tell, uncover, repeat, think, judge, deem, consider, reflect, mediate, trouble, anguish, worry, wretchedness, danger
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