COLLOQUY-dialogue, conference, talk. COMPUNCTION-regret, penitence, remorse, re- CONSTANCY-perseverance, firmness, steadiness, stability. unchangeably, incessantly. COMPUTE Count, number, rate, estimate, cal- CONSTANTLY-ever, continually, perpetually, ated. COMMANDING dictatorial, imperative, author- CONCEPTION-perception, knowledge, fancy, itative, imperious. COMMENCE-undertake, begin, originate. COMMEND-praise, recommend, extol, applaud, approve, laud. idea, imagination, notion. CONCERT Contrive, manage, adjust, consult. COMMENSURATE-sufficient, adequate, equal, CONCILIATE--win, reconcile, propitiate. proportionate. COMMENT utterance, explanation, exposition, annotation, note, observation, elucidation, remark. COMMISERATION-feeling for, pity, compassion, COMMISSION-authorize, empower, enable. CONCLUDE-finish, terminate, close. CONSULT-Consider, deliberate, advise. CONTAMINATE-pollute, defile, taint, corrupt, poison. CONTEMN-Scorn, despise, disdain. CONTEND quarrel, debate, contest, argue, vie, CONCORD-harmony, agreement, unity, amity, CONTENTION-strife, conflict, contest, combat, peace. CONCUR-agree, coincide, approve, acquiesce. reprove. CONDENSE-abbreviate, shorten, contract. ence. dispute, dissension. CONTENTMENT-acquiescence, happiness, satis- CONTIGUOUS-near, approximating, adjacent. COMMOTION-perturbation, tumult, disturb- CONDITION-rank, state, bond, case, compact, CONTRACT-arrangement, bargain, agreement, COMMUNICATION-commerce, intercourse, con- CONDUCE-conduct, tend, lead, contribute. CONDUCT-management, behavior, guidance, deportment. COMPACT-Contract, agreement, covenant, firm, CONFESS-acknowledge, grant, own, admit, solid, close. avow, recognize, disclose. COMPANION-ally, accomplice, associate, com- CONFIDE-rely, trust, repose, depend. COMPASS attain, enclose, invest, besiege, en- CONFIDENT-impudent, bold, positive, dog- COMPASSION-tenderness, pity, sympathy, com- CONFLICT-contest, contention, fight, agony, CONSEQUENCE-result, effect, inference. COMPLY-agree, accord, accede, assent, yield, CONSEQUENTLY-accordingly, hence, thereacquiesce, consent. fore, wherefore. COMPOSE-put together, form, settle, soothe, CONSIDER-ponder, deliberate, regard, reflect. calm, quiet, compound. CONTRADICT gainsay, deny, oppose. CONTRIVANCE-plan, device, means, scheme, CONTROL-Subduc, restrain, check, govern, curb. CONTROVERSY-argument, debate, disputa- CONVENE call together, assemble, convoke. CONVERSE-Commune, speak, talk, discourse. tion. CONVIVIAL-agreeable, festal, social, sociable. CONVOKE-gather, assemble, convene, call together. COPIOUS-ample, full, abundant, exuberant, CORDIAL hearty, warm, sincere. COSTLY-expensive, precious, valuable. COUNTENANCE-uphold, favor, encourage, sup- COUNTERFEIT-forged, feigned, false, spurious, imposture, imitation. DICTIONARY OF SYNONYMOUS WORDS. 67 COUPLE-brace, pair, two, join, connect. COURAGE-heroism, valor, bravery, firmness, intrepidity, fearlessness. COURSE-mode, way, track, line, career, progress, method, passage, road, route, series, succession. COURTEOUS-kind, civil, affable, polished, respectful, polite, well-bred. COVENANT-arrangement, agreement, contract, pledge, stipulation. COVERING Concealing, screening, sheltering, hiding, overspreading DECENT Comely, fit, seemly, becoming. DECIDE-settle, resolve, fix, determine. DECISION-sentence, determination, judgment, resolution, conclusion. DECISIVE-ending, conclusive, convincing, DECLARE-announce, pronounce, testify, proclaim, assure, assert, affirm. DEPLORE-bemoan, bewail, lament, mourn. DEPORTMENT-behavior, character, carriage, conduct, demeanor. DEPRAVED degraded, corrupt, abandoned, profligate, vicious, wicked. DEPRECIATE-underrate, disparage, detract,undervalue, degrade, lower, traduce. DECLINE-droop, decay, shun, reject, repel, DEPRIVE-prevent, hinder, depose, divest, sink, refuse. DECORATE-embellish, adorn. strip, abridge. ornament, beautify, DEPUTE-authorize, appoint, constitute. DECOY-allure, tempt, seduce, entice, inveigle. COVETOUSNESS-greed, avarice, cupidity, in- DECREASE-lessen, diminish, lower, subside, ordinate desire. COWARD-sneak, dastard, poltroon. abate. DEDICATE-devote, consecrate, set apart. DEDUCTION-abatement, inference, conclusion. DEED-action, exploit, achievement, feat. DEFACE-mar, disfigure, destroy, mutilate. CRAVE-beg, pray, beseech, entreat, implore, DEFAME-slander, vilify, scandalize, calumnirequest, solicit, supplicate. ate. CREATE-build, form, make, cause, invent, DEFEAT-beat, baffle, conquer, overcome, overoriginate, shape, produce. CRITICISM-stricture, censure, review, remark, DEFENDER-protector, advocate, pleader, vinjudgment. CROOKED-bowed, turned, awry, bent, curved, DEFENCE-apology, excuse, justification, prodisfigured, deformed. tection, vindication. CROSS-ill-tempered, fretful, peevish, spleeny, DEFER-delay, hinder, prolong, retard, postpetulant, splenetic. pone, protract, procrastinate. CRUEL-barbarous, brutal, inhuman, pitiless, DEFERENCE-respect, regard, condescension, inexorable, unmerciful, harsh. submission, veneration. CULTIVATION-advancement, civilization, im- DEFILE-taint, poison, vitiate, corrupt, con provement, refinement, tillage. CURE-heal, restore, remedy. CURIOUS-prying, inquisitive. CURSE-imprecation, malediction, anathema, execration. taminate, pollute. DEFICIENT lacking, wanting, imperfect. DEFINITE-exact, precise, positive, certain, bounded, limited. DEFRAUD-Swindle, cheat, rob, deceive, trick. CURSORY-hasty, careless, slight, desultory, DEGRADE-lower, disgrace, lessen, reduce, desuperficial. DAMPNESS-wet, moisture, humidity. DARK-dim, dismal, obscure, gloomy. DEADLY-fatal, mortal, destructive. DEALING-trade, practice, commerce, traffic. DEARTH-famine, need, scarcity, want. ness. DEPUTY-agent, substitute, representative, delegate. DERANGE-disarrange, discompose, disorder, confuse, disconcert. DERIDE-Mock, ridicule, make fun of, banter, laugh at. DESCRIBE-illustrate, narrate, delineate, recount, relate, represent. DESCRIPTION-account, illustration, narration, explanation, recital, relation, detail. DESIGN-intend, plan, scheme, purpose, project, sketch. DESIGNATE-name, show, point out, indicate, choose, distinguish, style. DESIST-stop, leave off, discontinuc, cease. DESPERATE-desponding, hopeless, mad, carcless, furious, regardless. DESPICABLE-mean, vile, worthless, pitiful, outrageous, contemptible. DESPISE-hate, scorn, loathe. DESPOTIC-arbitrary, self-willed, absolute. DESTINATION-point, location, design, fate, lot, purpose, appointment. DESTITUTE-bare, forlorn, poor, scanty, forsaken, needy. DESTROY-ruin, waste, demolish, consume, annihilate, dismantle. DESULTORY-hasty, slight, loose, roving. DETAIN-keep, restrain, confine, hold. DELAY-hinder, defer, detain, prolong, pro- DETERMINE-fix, decide, bound, limit, settle, tract, postpone. resolve, adjust. DELIBERATE-slow, hesitating, considerate, DETERMINED firm, resolute, decided, fixed, thoughtful, cautious. DELICATE-frail, fine, nice, tender, beautiful, weak, elegant, dainty. DELIGHTED-pleased, glad, grateful, joyful. DELIGHTFUL-Sweet, lovely, delicious, charming, gladsome. concluded, ended, immovable. DETEST-hate, loathe, abbor, abominate. Detestable-hateful, loathsome, abominable, execrable. DETRACT-defame, degrade, slander, vilify, calumniate, scandalize, derogate. DELINEATE-describe, draw, paint, sketch, de- DETRIMENT-inconvenience, loss, injury, dis pict, represent. DELINQUENT-criminal, offender. DELIVER―give up, save, yield, utter, surrender, concede, rescue, transmit. DEBAR-deter, hinder, prevent, exclude, pre- DELUDE-mislead, deceive, cheat, beguile. clude. DEBASE-lower, degrade, humble, disgrace. DEBATE argue, wrangle, dispute, controvert, contest. DEBILITATE-impair, weaken, enervate, en advantage, damage, hurt, prejudice. DEVELOP grow, unravel, clear, unfold, disclose, exhibit. DEVIATE-stray, wander, err, digress, swerve. DEVICE-design, scheme, plan, contrivance, invention, stratagem, show. DEVOTE-give, apply, consecrate, set apart, dedicate. DEMONSTRATE-illustrate, show, prove, mani- DEVOUT-pious, holy, religious, prayerful. fest. DENOMINATE-name, title, style, designate. DEBILITY-infirmity, weakness, incapacity, DENOTE-imply, signify, mark, betoken. imbecility, fecbleness. DECAY-decline, consumption. DENY-refuse, disown, contradict, oppose. DEPARTURE-leaving, going away, forsaking, abandoning, exit. DEPENDENCE-trust, reliance, confidence, con nection. DEXTERITY-adroitness, expertness, aptness, ability, skillfulness, skill, tact. DIALECT-language, speech, tongue. DICTATE-propose, direct, order, prescribe, instruct, suggest. DIE-expire, depart, perish, languish, wither. DIFFER-dispute, dissent, vary, contend, dis agree. DIFFERENT-unlike, various, diverse. some. DIFFICULTY-obstacle, embarrassment, trouble, DISTINGUISH-discriminate, see, know, per- | EMBELLISH-ornament, decorate, adorn, illus- DISTINGUISHED-noted, conspicuous, eminent, EMBLEM-symbol, figure, type. EMBRACE-hold, clasp, hug, comprehend, com- lucre. DISTRICT-locality, section, tract, region, terri- EMOTION-feeling, tremor, agitation, excitetory, province, county, circuit. ment. business, avocation. EMPOWER-enable, delegate, authorize, commission. DIMINISH-shorten, curtail, decrease, abate, DIVERSION-enjoyment, pastime, recreation, EMPLOYMENT-occupation, trade, profession, lessen, subside. amusement, sport, deviation. DIRECT show, guide, conduct, manage, regu- DIVIDE-separate, part, share, distribute. late, sway. DIVINE suppose, conjecture, foretell, guess. DIRECTION-Command, address, order, super- DIVULGE-disclose, impart, reveal, communicate, disclose, publish. scription. EMPTY-untenanted, vacant, void, evacuated, unfurnished, unfilled. DIRECTLY at once, quickly, instantly, immedi- DOCILE-gentle, tractable, teachable, pliant, ENCHANT-beguile, charm, bewitch, fascinate, ately, promptly, instantaneously. quiet, yielding. captivate, enrapture. DISAGREE dispute, dissent, differ, quarrel, DOCTRINE-belief, wisdom, dogma, principle, ENCOMIUM-eulogy, praise. vary. DISAPPOINT-foil, defeat. DISASTER-misfortune, calamity, mischance, mishap. DISAVOW-disown, deny, disclaim, repudiate. DISCERNIBLE-plain, evident, manifest, per- DREADFUL-fearful, awful, frightful, terrible, ENDURANCE-submission, patience, fortitude, horrible. resignation. DRESS-array, apparel, vestments, garments, ENEMY-adversary, opponent, antagonist, foe. attire. DROOP-pine, sink, fade, languish, decline. DISCREDIT-dishonor, scandal, disgrace, dis- DUMB-mute, still, silent, inarticulate. repute, ignominy, reproach. DISCRETION-prudence, judgment. DURABLE-lasting, constant, permanent, con- DISDAIN-Scorn, contempt, arrogance, pride, DUTIFUL-submissive, obedient, respectful. order. DISGRACE-degrade, debase, dishonor, abase. DWELLING-home, house, abode, habitation, E EAGER-earnest, excited, ardent, impetuous, EARN-acquire, win, make, gain, obtain. DISLIKE antipathy, aversion, hatred, repug- EARTH-globe, world, planet. EASE-rest, quiet, repose, lightness, facility. ECSTASY-happiness, joy, rapture, transport, DISPERSE Scatter, dissipate, spread, distrib- EDUCATION-culture, cultivation, breeding, reute, deal out. ENERGY-determination, force, efficacy, vigor, strength, potency, power. ENERVATE-Weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, un- ENGAGE-employ, enlist, fight, induce, pledge, cation. ENLARGE-extend, lengthen, widen, increase. ENOUGH-ample, sufficient, plenty, abundance. ENTERPRISE-business, adventure, attempt, ENTERTAINMENT-pastime, amusement, sport, recreation, diversion, performance, banquet, feast. ENTICE-tempt, decoy, seduce, allure, attract. ENTIRE-full, whole, complete, perfect, total, integral. EFFECT-consequence, purpose, result, event, ENTIRELY-perfectly, completely, wholly. issue, meaning, reality. EFFECTS-things, goods, chattels, furniture, EFFICIENT-Competent, capable, able, effect- ENTITLE-style, designate, characterize, name, denominate. ENTREAT-ask, solicit, crave, beg, beseech, implore, petition, supplicate. ENVY-suspicion, jealousy, grudging. EFFORT endeavor, essay, attempt, exertion, EPITOMIZE-lessen, abridge, reduce, curtail, trial. condense. some. ELIGIBLE-Suitable, fit, worthy, capable. ELEGANT graceful, lovely, beautiful, hand- EQUAL-commensurate, adequate, uniform. DISTINCT-clear, obvious, different, scparate, EMBARRASS-trouble, entangle, puzzle, perunlike, dissimilar. plex, distress. DICTIONARY OF SYNONYMOUS WORDS. 69 ERECT-build, raise, found, construct, elevate, | EXTEND-spread out, stretch out, enlarge, in establish, institute, set up, raise. ERROR-blunder, mistake, fault. ESCAPE-elope, evade, elude, fly, avoid, pass. ESSENTIAL-important, necessary, requisite, indispensable. crease, distend, diffuse. ESTEEM-respect, regard, value, appreciate, EXTERNAL-outward, exterior. ESTIMATE-rate, compute, calculate, appraise, value, esteem, appreciate. ETERNAL-perpctual, forever, endless, infinite, everlasting, immortal, continual. EXTOL-Commend, praise, laud, eulogize, ad- F FACETIOUS-amusing, jocular, comic, jocosc. EVADE-escape, elude, avoid, shun, prevari- FACT-incident, circumstance. cate. EVEN-smooth, level, plain, uniform, equal. EVENT-incident, adventure, occurrence, issue, result, consequence. FACULTY-ability, gift, talent, power. FIGURE-shape, semblance, form, representation, statue. FINE-delicate, nice, pretty, elegant, lovely, showy, beautiful. FINISH-Conclude, end, close, terminate, com- FIRM-ready, strong, immovable, solid, steady, cious. FLAW-spot, stain, speck, crack, blemish, defect. FAILING weakness, frailty, imperfection, mis- FLAVOR-taste, odor, fragrance. EVER-always, constantly, forever, unccas- ness. EVIL-Sinful, wicked, bad. EXACT enjoin, demand, extract, extort. lusive, fraudulent. FALSEHOOD-falsity, falsification, fabrication, EXACT sure, strict, punctual, accurate, pre- FAMILIAR-free, intimate, unceremonious. FAMOUS-Celebrated, eminent, renowned, distinguished, illustrious. cise. EXALTED-high, elevated, dignified, refined, EXAMPLE-Copy, precedent, pattern. EXCEED-improve, outdo, excel, surpass, trans scend. EXCELLENCE-goodness, superiority, purity, EXCEPT-but, besides, unless, object. porary. FLEETNESS--Swiftness, rapidity, quickness, vclocity, celerity. FLUCTUATE-vary, waver, change, hesitate, FOLLOWER-adherent, believer, disciple, par- ness. linquish, quit. FANCIFUL-ideal, imaginative, capricious, fan- FORSAKE-desert, abandon, abdicate, leave, re- FOOLISH-simple, stupid, silly, absurd, FASCINATE-charm, attract, captivate, bewitch, | FORBID-deny, prohibit, interdict, oppose. pre FASHION-style, mode, custom, manner, way, FORCIBLE-powerful, strong, mighty, potent, practice, form, sort. FASTEN-fix, hold, stick, annex, attach, affix. EXCITE provoke, arouse, stimulate, awaken, FAVOR-civility, support, benefit, grace. FAVORABLE-auspicious, propitious, suitable. EXCULPATE-forgive, acquit, exonerate, ab- FAULT-failing, shortcoming, error, blemish, solve, justify. imperfection, offence. nocent. cogent, irresistible. FOREBODE-foretell, presage, prognosticate, EXCUSE-pretence, pretext, plea, subterfuge, FAULTLESS-guiltless, blameless, spotless, in- FORFEITURE-penalty, fine. apology, evasion. FORGE-Counterfeit, frame, invent, fabricate. EXECRABLE-hateful, contemptible, abomin- FEAR-alarm, dread, timidity, terror, fright, FORGIVE-absolve, pardon, remit, acquit, exable, detestable. EXEMPTION-- freedom, privilege, immunity. EXERCISE-practice, exert, carry on. EXHAUST-empty, drain, spend. EXIGENCY-necessity, emergency. cuse. trepidation, apprehension. courageous. EXONERATE-clear, relieve, justify, acquit, ab- FEASIBLE reasonable, plausible, practicable. EXPEDIENT-fit; suitable, necessary, requisite. serted. FORMAL-ceremonious, particular, methodical, exact, stiff, precise. FORTUNATE-Successful, lucky, prosperous. FORTUNE estate, portion, fate, success. FEELING sensation, sympathy, generosity, FORWARD-confident, eager, bold, ardent, imsensibility. modest, ready, presumptuous, progressive. FELICITY-joy, delight, happiness, prosperity, FOSTER-keep, harbor, nourish, cherish, nurse. bliss, blessedness. FRAGILE-brittle, weak, frail, tender. FERTILE fruitful, prolific, abundant, produc- FRAILTY-weakness, unsteadiness, instability, tive. failing, foible. FERVOR-warmth, heat, ardor, vchemence, FRAME-fabricate, compose, contrive, invent, form, plan, adjust. zeal. EXPERT-handy, ready, adroit, skillful, dexter- FESTIVITY-joyfulness, happiness, gayety, fes- FRATERNITY-brotherhood, society. FICTION-invention, lie, untruth, falsehood, FREE-generous, liberal, candid, open, frank, FIDELITY-faith, honesty, loyalty. FIERY-hot, fervent, impulsive, ardent, pas- FREE-deliver, liberate, clear, rescue, affransionate, vehement. chise, enfranchise. FREEDOM-liberty, independence, exemption, | GRASP-gripe, seize, catch. GRATEFUL-thankful, agreeable, delicious, FRESH-new, recent, novel, modern, cool. FRIGHT-panic, consternation, terror, alarm. FRIGHTFUL-horrid, horrible, terrible, terrific, dreadful, fearful. FRUGAL careful, economical, saving, prudent. FRUITFUL-abundant, plentiful, fertile, productive, prolific. GRATIFICATION-indulgence, happiness, enjoy- covetousness, eagerness. HEAR-hearken, listen, watch, attend, over- HEARTY-sincere, zealous, warm, strong, cor- HEEDLESS-dilatory, thoughtless, negligent, re- vate. HEINOUS-wicked, sinful, flagrant, atrocious. GRIEF-sadness, sorrow, regret, melancholy, HELP-provide, serve, assist, aid, relieve, supdistress, amiction, anguish. port, succor. GRIEVE-bemoan, bewail, afflict, lament, hurt, HENCE-from, thence, so, accordingly, there- GROUP-cluster, collection, assemblage. think. FULLY-largely, amply, completely, copiously, GUEST-stranger, isitor, visitant. FUTILE-Useless, frivolous, trifling. GUILTY-depraved, wicked, sinful, criminal, H HALE-strong, robust, sound, hearty. HANDSOME-fine, fair, pretty, graceful, lovely, HOLD-keep, occupy, maintain, retain, detain, elegant, beautiful, noble. GAY-dashing, showy, merry, sprightly, fine, HAPPINESS-contentment, luck, felicity, bliss. cheerful. GENERALLY-usually, commonly, frequently. GENTLE-tame, meek, mild, quiet, peaceable. tate. GESTURE-action, motion, posture, attitude. GET-gain, attain, obtain, procure, realize, acquire, possess. HARASS-tire, molest, weary, disturb, perplex, HARBINGER-messenger, precursor, forerunner. callous. grasp, pos8688. HONESTY-honor, fidelity, frankness, integrity, frightful, awful. HARDIHOOD-boldness, presumption, audacity, HORRIBLE-dreadful, terrible, terrific, fearful, injury. HARM-evil, injury, damage, hurt, misfortune, HARMLESS-gentle, unoffending, inoffensive, GIFT-donation, present, gratuity, benefaction, HARMONY-unison, concord, melody, agreeendowment, ability, talent. ment, accordance. GIVE-impart, confer, bestow, grant, consign, HARSH-rough, stern, severe, rigorous, austere, yield. morose. GLAD-happy, gay, cheerful, delighted, joyful, HASTEN-hurry, expedite, accelerate, quicken. GLANCE-sight, look, glimpse. HOSTILE-unfriendly, opposite, contrary, re- HOSTILITY-enmity, opposition, animosity, ill- yet, still. HUMBLE-meek, lowly, subdued, submissive, HURTFUL-annoying, injurious, detrimental, mischievous, pernicious, prejudicial. HYPOCRISY-dissimulation, pretence, deceit. IDEA-notion, thought, conception, imagination, perception. IDLE-unoccupied, unemployed, inactive, indolent, still, lazy, slothful. IGNORANT-untaught, unskilled, uninformed, unlettered, unlearned, illiterate. ILLNESS-sickness, disorder, disease, malady. ILLUSION-falsity, deccption, mockery. HEADSTRONG-self-willed, stubborn, forward, IMAGINE-think, suppose, fancy, conceive, violent, obstinate, venturesome. HEAL-restore, cure, remedy. GRANT-give, bestow, cede, concede, confer, HEALTHY-well, sound, wholesome, salutary, deem, contrive, apprehend. IMBECILITY-weakness, languor, feebleness, |