1.
important =crucial (extremely important)，significant(amount or effect large enough to be
important)
2.common=universal, ubiquitous(if something is ubiquitous, it seems to be everywhere)
3.abundant=ample(enough and usually extra)， plentiful(enough for people's needs and
wants)
4.stick=adhere, cling(hold on something tightly)
5.neglect=ignore。(difference: neglect means someone has not paid enough attention to
something; ignore means no attention。)
6.near=adjacent(twothings next to each other)， adjoin(the same as adjacent)
7.pursue=woo(man woos woman, old-fashioned)， seek(if you seek sth, you try to obtain it.
FORMAL)
8.accurate=precise(precise is exact and accurate in all details)， exact(correct in every detail)
9.vague=obscure(unknown or known by only a few people) 10.top=peak, summit
11.competitor=rival, opponent(especially in sports and politics)
12.blame=condemn(if you condemn something, you say it is very bad and unacceptable)
13.opinion=perspective, standpoint(means looking at an event or situation in a particular
way)
14.fame=prestige(describe those who are admired)， reputation
15.build=erect(you can erect something as buildings, FORMAL)， establish 16.insult=humiliate(do
something or say something which makes people feel ashamed or
stupid)
17.complain=grumble (complain something in a bad-tempered way)
18.primary=radical (very important and great in degree)， fundamental 19.relieve=alleviate
(alleviate means you make pain or sufferings less intense or severe)
20.force=coerces into(coerce means you make someone do something s/he does not want to)，
compel
21.enlarge=magnify(magnify means make something larger than it really is)
22.complex=intricate(if something is intricate, it often has many small parts and details)
23. Lonely=solitary (if someone is solitary, there is no one near him/her)
24.small=minuscule(very small)， minute,
25.praise=extol(stronger than praise)， compliment(polite and political)
26.hard-working=assiduous(someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very
thoroughly)
27.difficult=arduous (if something is arduous, it is difficult and tiring, and involves a lot of efforts)
28.poor(soil)=barren, infertile(used to describe the soil is so poor that plants cannot be planted on
it)
29.fragile=brittle, vulnerable(someone who is vulnerable is easily hurt emotionally or physically)
30.show=demonstrate (to demonstrate a fact means tp make it clear to people。)
31.big=massive(large in size, quantity, or extent)， colossal(use this word, you emphasize
something’s large)， tremendous(INFORMAL)
32.avoid=shun(if someone shuns something, s/he deliberately avoid that something or
keep away from it。)
33.fair=impartial(someone who is impartial is able to give a fair opinion or decision on
something。)
34.attack=assault (physically attack someone)， assail (attack violently)
35.dislike=abhor(abhor means you hate something to a extreme extent for moral reasons)，
loathe(dislike very much)!
36.ruin=devastate (it means damage something very badly, or utterly destroy it。)
39.always=invariably(the same as always, but better than always)
40.forever=perpetual(a perpetual state never changes)， immutable(something immutable will
never change or be changed)
41.surprise=startle(it means surprise you slightly)， astound(surprise you to a large degree)，
astonish(the same as astound)
42.enthusiasm=zeal (a great enthusiasm)， fervency (sincere and enthusiasm)
43.quiet=tranquil(calm and peaceful)， serene(calm and quiet)
44.expensive=exorbitant(it means too expensive that it should be)
45.luxurious=lavish(impressive and very expensive)， sumptuous(grand and very
expensive)
46.boring=tedious(if you describe something tedious, you mean it is boring and frustrating)
47.respect=esteem(if you esteem someone, you respect and admire him/her. FORMAL)
48.worry=fret(if you fret about something, you worry about it) 49.cold=chilly(unpleasantly cold)，
icy(extremely cold)
50.hot=boiling(very hot)
51.dangerous=perilous(very dangerous, hazardous(dangerous, especially to people's
safety and health)
52.nowadays=currently
53.only=unique(the only one of its kind)， distinctive; 54.stop=cease(if something ceases, it stops
happening or existing)
55.part=component(the components of something are the parts that it is made of)
56.result=consequence(the results or effects of something) 57.obvious=apparent, manifest
58.basedon=derived fromcan see or notice them very easily)
60.quite=fairly
61.pathetic=lamentable(very uncomfortable and disappointing) 62.field=domain(a particular field
of thought, activities or interest) 63.appear=emerge(come into existence)
64.whole=entire(the whole of something)
65.wet=moist(slightly wet)， damp(slightly wet)， humid(very damp and hot)
66.wrong=erroneous(incorrect or partly correct)
67.difficult=formidable
68.change=convert(change into another form)
69.typical=quintessential(this word means represent a typical example of something)
70.careful=cautious(very careful in order to avoid danger)， prudent(careful and sensible)
71.ability=capacity, capability(the same as ability)
72.strange=eccentric(if some one is eccentric, s/he behaves in a strange way, or his/her
opinion is different from most people)
73.rich=affluent(if you are affluent, you have a lot of money)
74.use= utilize (the same as use)
75.dubious=skeptical(if you are skeptical about something, you have doubts on it。)
76.satisfy=gratify (if you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure and satisfaction)
77.short=fleeting, ephemeral(if something is ephemeral, it lasts a short time)
78.scholarship=fellowship
79.angry=enraged(extremely angry)
80.smelly=malodorous(used to describe an unpleasant smell)
81.ugly=hideous(if something is hideous, it is very ugly or unattractive)
82.attractive=appealing(pleasing and attractive)， absorbing(something absorbing can
attract you a great deal)
83.diverse=miscellaneous(a miscellaneous groups consists of many different kinds of things)
84.disorder=disarray, chaos
85.crazily=frantically(used to describe someone who behaves in a wild and uncontrolled
way)
86.rapid=meteoric(ATTENTION: meteoric is only used to describe someone achieves success
quickly)
87.ordinary=mundane(very ordinary and not at interesting or unusual)
88.despite=notwithstanding(FORMAL)
89.best=optimal(used to describe the best level something can achieve) 90.sharp=acute(severe
and intense)
91.unbelievable=inconceivable(if you deem something inconceivable, you think it very unlike to
happen )
92.puzzle=perplex(something perplex someone means it confuses and worries him/her because
he/she does not understand it)
93.method=avenue(away of getting something done) 94.famous=distinguished(used to describe
people who are successful in their career)
95.ancient=archaic(extremely old and extremely old-fashioned)
96.decorate=embellish(embellish means make something look more attractive via decorating it
with something else)
97.possible=feasible(if something is feasible, it can be done, made or achieved)
98.so=consequently, accordingly
99.rare=infrequent (doesn’t happen often) 100.greedy=rapacious(greedy and selfish)
