Useful Synonyms for IELTS

Abash

Embarrass, Ashame, Disconcert

Abate

Decrease, Lessen, Subside

Abide by

Defer, Accept, Consent, Acknowledge, Tolerate

Abject

Obsequious, Crawling, Servile, Creeping

Abjure

Renounce, Relinquish, Reject

Abolish

End, Destroy, Wipe out

Abortive

Unproductive, Failed, Unsuccessful

Abound

Proliferate, Thrive, Flourish

Absolve

Forgive, Let off, Excuse

Abstract

Summary, Outline, Precis, Synopsis

Abundant

Ample, Rich, Heavy, Sufficient

Acclimatize

Adjust, Get used to, Adapt, Conform

Accord

Agreement, Settlement, Deal

Acrimony

Harshness, Bitterness, Rancour

Acumen

Awareness, Brilliance, Sharpness

Acute

Severe, Sudden, Sharp, Intense

Adamant

Inflexible, Uncompromising, Stubborn

Addict

Admirer, Enthusiast, Fan

Adhere

Stick, Cohere, Bond, Attach

Adherent

Follower, Supporter, Disciple

Adjunct

Addition, Joined, Add-on

Admonish

Counsel, Reprove, Scold

Adolescent

Young person, Teenager, Youth, Young adult

Adversity

Misfortune, Hardship, Calamity

Advocate

Lawyer, Solicitor, Campaigner, Defender, Exponent

Agent

Representative, Negotiator, Broker

Alien

Foreigner, Outsider, External

Allergy

Sensitivity, Reaction, Hypersensitivity, Aversion

Allure

Entice, Fascinate, Attract

Amazing

Incredible, Unbelievable, Fabulous, Wonderful, Astonishing, Extraordinary

Amend

Correct, Alter, Change, Enhance, Modify

Amplify

Turn up, Raise, Augment

Anaesthetic

Pain killer, Soporific, Gas, Shot

Analogue

Cognate, Correlate, Correlative

Anger

Enrage, Infuriate, Inflame, Madden

Angry

Furious, Enraged, Indignant, Inflamed

Answer

Reply, Respond, Retort, Acknowledge

Antibiotic

Drug, Medicine

Arid

Dry, Parched, Bone-dry, Dusty, Barren

Arraign

Indict, Prosecute, Sue, Denounce

Ascend

Conquer, Climb, Escalate

Ask

Question, Demand, Request, Expect, Interrogate, Examine

Atom

Particle, Molecule, Fragment

Audacity

Boldness, Daring, Courage, Bravery

Audit

Review, Investigation, Check, Scrutiny, Inspection, Analysis

Authentic

Genuine, Accurate, Credible, True

Automate

Mechanize, Robotize, Make automatic

Autonomy

Self-rule, Self-government, Self-determination, Freedom, Independence