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.)
37.always=invariably(the same as always, but better than always)
38.forever=perpetual(a perpetual state never changes), immutable(something immutable will never change or be changed)
39.surprise=startle(it means surprise you slightly), astound(surprise you to a large degree),astonish(the same as astound)
40.enthusiasm=zeal (a great enthusiasm), fervency (sincere and enthusiasm)
41.quiet=tranquil(calm and peaceful), serene(calm and quiet)
42.expensive=exorbitant(it means too expensive that it should be)
43.luxurious=lavish(impressive and very expensive), sumptuous(grand and very expensive)
44.boring=tedious(if you describe something tedious, you mean it is boring and frustrating)、
45.respect=esteem(if you esteem someone, you respect and admire him/her. FORMAL)
46.worry=fret(if you fret about something, you worry about it)
47.cold=chilly(unpleasantly cold), icy(extremely cold)
48.hot=boiling(very hot)
49.dangerous=perilous(very dangerous, hazardous(dangerous, especially to people's safety and health)
50.nowadays=currently
51.only=unique(the only one of its kind), distinctive;
52.stop=cease(if something ceases, it stops happening or existing)
53.part=component(the components of something are the parts that it is made of)
54.result=consequence(the results or effects of something
55.obvious=apparent, manifest
56.basedon=derived fromcan see or notice them very easily)
57.quite=fairly
58.pathetic=lamentable(very uncomfortable and disappointing)
59.field=domain(a particular field of thought, activities or interest)
60.appear=emerge(come into existence)
61.whole=entire(the whole of something)
62.wet=moist(slightly wet), damp(slightly wet), humid(very damp and hot)
63.wrong=erroneous(incorrect or partly correct)
64.difficult=formidable
65.change=convert(change into another form)
66.typical=quintessential(this word means represent a typical example of something)
67.careful=cautious(very careful in order to avoid danger), prudent(careful and sensible)
68.ability=capacity, capability(the same as ability)
69.strange=eccentric(if some one is eccentric, s/he behaves in a strange way, or his/her opinion is different from most people)
70.rich=affluent(if you are affluent, you have a lot of money)
71.use= utilize (the same as use)
72.dubious=skeptical(if you are skeptical about something, you have doubts on it.)
73.satisfy=gratify (if you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure and satisfaction)
74.short=fleeting, ephemeral(if something is ephemeral, it lasts a short time)
75.scholarship=fellowship
76.angry=enraged(extremely angry)
77.smelly=malodorous(used to describe an unpleasant smell)
78.ugly=hideous(if something is hideous, it is very ugly or unattractive)
79.attractive=appealing(pleasing and attractive), absorbing(something absorbing can attract you agreat deal)
80.diverse=miscellaneous(a miscellaneous groups consists of many different kinds of things)
81.disorder=disarray, chaos
82.crazily=frantically(used to describe someone who behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way)"
83.rapid=meteoric(ATTENTION: meteoric is only used to describe someone achieves success quickly)
84.ordinary=mundane(very ordinary and not at interesting or unusual)
85.despite=notwithstanding(FORMAL)
86.best=optimal(used to describe the best level something can achieve)
87.sharp=acute(severe and intense)
88.unbelievable=inconceivable(if you deem something inconceivable, you think it very unlike to happen )
89.puzzle=perplex(something perplex someone means it confuses and worries him/her because he/she does
not understand it)
90.method=avenue(away of getting something done)
91.famous=distinguished(used to describe people who are successful in their career)
92.ancient=archaic(extremely old and extremely old-fashioned)
93.decorate=embellish(embellish means make something look more attractive via decorating it with something else)
94.possible=feasible(if something is feasible, it can be done, made or achieved)
95.so=consequently, accordingly
96.rare=infrequent (doesn’t happen often)
97.greedy=rapacious(greedy and selfish)
