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Words |
Synonyms |
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1) |
Advantages and disadvantages
(b1) |
advantages and weakness, merits
and demerits (c1),
highlights and challenges, opportunities
and obstacles, benefits and burdens (c1), benefits
and drawbacks(c1), downsides(c1), pros and cons,
positive and negative consequences, pluses and minuses, resonance for an against, supporting
arguments and opposing arguments, reasons to support and reasons to oppose |
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2) |
In conclusion (c2) |
in essence(c1), to conclude (c1),
to summarize (c1),
to sum up, summing up, all summed
up, with the above in
mind, |
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3) |
To |
so as to, on order to, in
an effort to, in an attempt to, (with a view
to, with an aim of, with an eye to, for the
purpose of, with intention of) |
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4) |
For example |
namely (c1), to exemplify (c2),
for instance, to illustrate, like, such as |
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5) |
Many |
innumerable (c2), numerous (c1), numerable, manifold, myriad, a group of,
an array of,
scores of, a range of (sth), a variety of (sth), a set of (sth), quite
a few / lot, a large/ great/ vast/ huge/ good/ small/ tiny + number |
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6) |
Some |
to some extent,
to some degree, to a certain
extent, to a certain degree, up to
a point |
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7) |
Despite (b1) |
albeit (c2), notwithstanding (c1), for all (c2), in spite of |
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8) |
Modern |
cutting–edge (c1),
bleeding/leading –edge, state-of-the- art(c1), up-to-the-minute, up-to-date, latest, high-tech,
ultra-modern, newfangled, |
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9) |
About |
all but (c2),
virtually, approximately (b1),
around, almost, nearly, roughly, or so, more
or less, |
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10) |
Due to |
Owing to, because
of, on account of, by reason
of, for the
sake of, out of. |
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11) |
Predominantly
(c2), |
substantially (c1), mostly, mainly, chiefly, largely, principally |
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12) |
Because |
In that, since,
as, While, inasmuch as, Whereas, for |
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13) |
Nowadays |
At present, at the moment,
currently, now, presently (c1), these days, today,
in this day and age |
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14) |
Singularly |
Very (c2), excessively (c1), immensely (c1), extremely, tremendously, exceedingly, direly |
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15) |
Pivotal |
indispensable (c2), important, key, crucial, vital,
significant, must-have |
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16) |
If |
unless, provided that,
providing that, in case, on condition that, in the event that, |
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17) |
Undoubtedly (b1) |
Undeniably (c2),
unquestionably (c1), indubitably, doubtlessly, without any doubt, beyond any doubt/ question,
beyond all dispute. |
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18) |
As a result |
hence (c1), thus
(b2), therefore B1), consequently (b2),
as a consequence, as an effect, so |
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19) |
In other words |
to put it another way,
to be much
more precise, to be exact,
to rephrase it, to clarify/ define/ reword it |
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20) |
Wholly (c2) |
completely, entirely, altogether, thoroughly |
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21) |
People |
individuals (c2), persons, inhabitants, residents, citizens, |
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22) |
Proverb |
Adage, maxim,
saying |
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Verbs |
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23) |
Like |
Have a soft
spot for, admire, respect, esteem, appreciate, love, adore, think
highly of (c2),
hold sb in high esteem |
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24) |
Hate |
Loathe (c2), detest,
abhor, abominate, despise |
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25) |
Presume(c1) |
Assume, presuppose, believe, |
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26) |
Curb (c2) |
Check, control, stop,
halt, terminate, stem, |
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27) |
Afford |
Provide, supply, |
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28) |
Excel (c2) |
Better, improve, ameliorate, shine (c2) |
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29) |
Deem (c2) |
Presume (c1),
perceive (c1), be on the opinion that, |
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30) |
Eat |
Consume, devour, have,
bolt |
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31) |
Maximize(c2) |
Increase, rocket, soar (c2) |
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32) |
Intensify (c2) |
Escalate, redouble, |
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33) |
Support |
Back (c2),
Endorse (c2), advocate (c2), justify |
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34) |
Pose (c1) |
Pose a threat, |
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35) |
See |
Perceive (c2) |
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36) |
Detect (c1) |
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37) |
Jeopardize |
Imperil, endanger, threaten, menace |
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38) |
Reign (c2) |
Govern, rule, guide, |
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39) |
Emphasize |
Underline, underscore, |
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40) |
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Adjectives |
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41) |
Stunning |
Beautiful, astounding, striking, mesmeric, mesmerizing, fascinating, captivating, enchanting, spellbinding |
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42) |
Splendid(c1) |
Phenomenal (c2), astonishing, brilliant, excellent, gorgeous, magnificent, superb, illustrious, sumptuous, imposing |
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43) |
Difference |
Gulf (c2), chasm,
Contrast, dissimilarity, distinction, variation, discrepancy |
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44) |
Outspoken |
Blunt (to be outspoken / blunt), forthright, frank, straight forward |
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45) |
Outskirts (b2) |
Suburb (b2) |
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46) |
Success |
Attainment, achievement, accomplishment, triumph (c1), victory |
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47) |
Renowned |
eminent (c2), notable
(c1), illustrious(c1), prominent (c1), Famous, popular, well-known, reputed, celebrated, |
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48) |
Apparel |
Attire, clothes, dress, garment, outfit,
costume |
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49) |
Innate |
Inborn, inherent, intrinsic, inbred, native, built-in / inbuilt |
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50) |
Spectacular |
Very impressive, breathtaking |
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51) |
Backlash (N. effect) |
Aftermath, repercussion, (Far-reaching repercussions), consequences, corollary |
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52) |
Behind the times |
Old- fashioned (b1), outdated, obsolete (c1), out of date,
archaic, ancient, antiquated, antique (furni / jewel), superannuated, antediluvian |
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53) |
Limbo |
Dilemma, quandary |
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54) |
Vicinity (c2) |
(The area around) environment, surroundings, setting, milieu |
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55) |
Rudimentary |
Basic, elementary, fundamental, primary, embryonic |
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56) |
Pivotal (to) |
Indispensable(c2), integral(c1)Very important, key, crucial(b), vital(b), significant(b), must-have |
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57) |
Mundane (Worldly) |
Dull, boring, ordinary |
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58) |
Outrageous |
Scandalous, disgraceful |
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59) |
Adamant |
Dogged(c2), determined, stubborn(b2), inexorable, intransigent, obstinate, persistent, tenacious, pertinacious |
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60) |
Mayhem |
Chaos, anarchy, disorder, bedlam, pandemonium |
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61) |
Devious (Zigzag) |
Deceptive(c2), fraudulent(c2), deceitful, underhand, dishonest |
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62) |
Synthetic |
Artificial, man-made, fake, unnatural, counterfeit, bogus, factitious |
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63) |
Viable(c2) |
Attainable(c2), feasible(c1), doable,
practicable, workable |
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64) |
Inconceivable(c2) |
Unthinkable(c1), incredible(b1), unbelievable(b1) |
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65) |
Adherent |
Supporter, advocate, defender, follower, proponent |
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66) |
Staunch (strong and loyal) |
Trustworthy(c1), faithful, loyal,
true, reliable, steadfast |
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67) |
Masterful |
Haughty(b2), domineering, headstrong, autocratic, bossy, dictatorial, imperious, peremptory, tyrannical |
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68) |
Invariably(c2) |
Always, regularly, constantly, time after time
(idiom) |
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69) |
An array of |
A group of,
a number of |
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70) |
Enigma |
Puzzle(c2), riddle, maze,
labyrinth, mystery, (talk
/ speak in riddles) |
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71) |
Trailblazer |
Pioneer(c2), trendsetter |
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72) |
Cemetery(b2) |
Graveyard, churchyard |
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73) |
Fitting |
Appropriate(b2), apposite, apt |
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74) |
Dilapidated (Buil, Furni) |
Ramshackle, tumbledown (building), (bui, vchi, furn),
rickety, (not strong
or well made) |
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75) |
Characteristics(c) |
Feature(b), traits(c), attribute(c2), singularity |
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76) |
Intermittently |
Sporadic, Fitful, infrequent, irregular, spasmodic |
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77) |
Statement(c) |
Declaration(c), assertion, account |
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78) |
Germane |
Relevant(b), pertinent, (impertinent) |
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79) |
Gregarious |
Outgoing(c), sociable, neighbourly, amicable |
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80) |
Problem |
Crisis(b2), obstacle(c1), issue,
barrier, a grave
situation, inconvenience |
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81) |
Despondent |
Depressed, dispirited, downhearted, dejected, disconsolate, woebegone – a woebegone expression |
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82) |
Minimize(c1) |
Lessen(c1), decrease, diminish, reduce, curtail, dwindle |
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83) |
Solve |
Tackle(b2), resolve(c1) |
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84) |
In conclusion(c2) |
To conclude(c1), to summarize(c1), in essence(c2), to sum up, all summed up, with
the above in mind, summing up |
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85) |
Foolhardy |
Reckless(c2), Rash(c2) |
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86) |
Careworn(c2) (Tired) |
Drawn, raddle, haggard, emaciated, (illness or hunger) |
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87) |
Cumbersome (Ineffective) |
Large and heavy, difficult to carry, slow
and complicated (Ex: Cumbersome legal procedures) |
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88) |
Engrossed in / by / with (c2) |
Absorbed in (b2),
engaged in (c2),
immersed in |
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89) |
Ground (c2) |
Justification(c2), rationale, reason, cause, argument [Gain ground (c1) – gain
popularity] [Lose ground
(c1) – lose
popularity] |
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90) |
Perceptive(c2) |
Sagacious, perspicacious |
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91) |
Likelihood(c2) |
Chance(b10, probability(c1), possibility, (in all likelihood almost certainly) |
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92) |
Staff(b1) |
Employee(b1), personnel(c2) |
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93) |
Phenomenon (c1) |
Event(b1), incident(b2), occurrence(c1), episode(b2) |
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94) |
At no time |
By no means,
in no way,
on no account, under / in no circumstances |
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95) |
Utter(c2) |
Out and out (N), absolute, downright, through |
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96) |
Competitive |
Unprincipled, dog-eat-dog, cut-throat |
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97) |
Preposterous |
Absurd(b2), ridiculous(b2), laughable, ludicrous |
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98) |
Plausible(c2) |
Convincing(c1), credible, believable |
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99) |
Overseas |
Foreign, international |
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100) |
Additional(b2) |
Excess(c1), (U.N), excessive(c1), extraneous, inessential |
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101) |
Underlying(c2) |
Hidden(b1), concealed |
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102) |
Intriguing(c2) |
Gripping(c1), fascinating(b2), absorbing, engrossing, riveting |
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103) |
Type |
Form(b2), sort, kind,
class, variety, genre,
group, category |
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104) |
Prosperous(c1) |
Well-off (c1), affluent(c1), rich, solvent, wealthy |
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105) |
Squander(c2) |
Waste(b2), misuse, misspend |
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106) |
Initiative(c1) |
Step, measure, action |
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107) |
Standpoint(c2) |
Viewpoint(c1), outlook(c2), stance(c2), point of view |
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108) |
Synonymous with(c2) |
Identical to(b2), equivalent to(c1), tantamount to,
equal to, similar to |
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109) |
Paucity |
Deficiency(c1), rarity(c1), scarcity(c2), lack, shortage, dearth |
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110) |
Radical(c2) |
Drastic(c1) |
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111) |
Independent |
Self-reliant(c2), self-sufficient(c2) |
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112) |
Feasibly |
May be, possibly, perhaps, perchance, probably, conceivably |
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113) |
Proximity to(c2) |
Closeness(c1) |
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114) |
Overcrowded |
Overpopulated, congested, gridlocked |
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115) |
Backward(c2) |
Primitive(c1), undeveloped(c2), underdeveloped(c2) |
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116) |
Skill(b1) |
Competency, ability, prowess, artistry |
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117) |
Previous |
Prior(c1), preceding, old, former, past,
last, erstwhile, quondam |
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118) |
Ramifications |
Implications(c2) |
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119) |
Toll(c2) |
Take a heavy toll on.. |
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120) |
Only |
Exclusively(c1), Solely(c2) |
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121) |
Pragmatic(c2) |
Hard-nosed, practical |