Synonym 1

Question 1

abandon

Answer 1

desert, leave

He had to abandon his bike when the tyre popped.

Question 2

abbreviate

Answer 2

reduce, shorten

We abbreviate ‘street’ to ‘St’ on addresses.

Question 3

abide

Answer 3

tolerate, bear

She couldn’t abide rude behaviour.

Question 4

ability

Answer 4

skill, talent

He has the ability to solve puzzles fast.

Question 5

abolish

Answer 5

end, eradicate

They voted to abolish school uniforms.

Question 6

abrupt

Answer 6

sudden, unexpected

His laugh was loud and abrupt.

Question 7

absent

Answer 7

away

She was absent due to a cold.

Question 8

absolute

Answer 8

complete, total

He had absolute trust in his friend.

Question 9

absorb

Answer 9

engage, captivate

The sponge can absorb water quickly.

Question 10

absurd

Answer 10

ridiculous, illogical

Wearing a coat in summer is absurd.

Question 11

abundance

Answer 11

plenty

The garden had an abundance of flowers.

Question 12

accept

Answer 12

receive

She accepted the prize with a smile.

Question 13

access

Answer 13

entry

Only staff have access to that room.

Question 14

accomplish

Answer 14

achieve, complete

He accomplished his reading goal.

Question 15

accurate

Answer 15

precise, correct

Her map was very accurate.

Question 16

achieve

Answer 16

accomplish, succeed

They achieved their dream of flying.

Question 17

acquaintance

Answer 17

friend

We met through a mutual acquaintance.

Question 18

activate

Answer 18

start, initiate

Press the switch to activate the alarm.

Question 19

adapt

Answer 19

adjust

Lizards adapt to their environment.

Question 20

adjacent

Answer 20

beside, by

The café is adjacent to the bookshop.

Question 21

admire

Answer 21

respect, like

I admire her courage.

Question 22

admit

Answer 22

confess, declare

He admitted he broke the vase.

Question 23

adore

Answer 23

love, worship

She adores her new puppy.

Question 24

advance

Answer 24

progress, headway

They advanced up the hill.

Question 25

adversary

Answer 25

enemy, opponent He beat his old adversary at chess.

Question 26

aggravate

Answer 26

annoy, irritate Loud chewing aggravates me.

Question 27

aghast

Answer 27

shocked, horrified He looked aghast at the mess.

Question 28

agree

Answer 28

approve, concur We all agree on the plan.

Question 29

aimless

Answer 29

pointless, unfocused He took an aimless walk.

Question 30

alert

Answer 30

aware, vigilant Stay alert when crossing roads.

Question 31

align

Answer 31

place, position Please align the pictures evenly.

Question 32

allow

Answer 32

permit, consent Mum allowed us to stay up late.

Question 33

alternative

Answer 33

other, substitute As an alternative, try rice.

Question 34

amble

Answer 34

stroll, saunter They ambled through the park.

Question 35

ancient

Answer 35

antique That statue looks ancient.

Question 36

anguish

Answer 36

torment, despair She cried out in anguish.

Question 37

anxious

Answer 37

nervous, worried He felt anxious before the test.

Question 38

appeal

Answer 38

request She made an appeal for help.

Question 39

apply

Answer 39

try, bid He applied for the job.

Question 40

appreciate

Answer 40

value, cherish I appreciate your kindness.

Question 41

arrange

Answer 41

sort, organise Please arrange the books.

Question 42

assemble

Answer 42

build, gather They assembled a new bike.

Question 43

assist

Answer 43

help, aid She assisted with the bags.

Question 44

attend

Answer 44

visit He attended the wedding.

Question 45

attire

Answer 45

clothes, outfit Her party attire was colourful.

Question 46

attribute

Answer 46

quality Patience is a good attribute.

Question 47

attrition

Answer 47

wearing The shoes showed signs of attrition.