B 01
Synonym Sets
Using too many words:
Loquacious
Circumlocutory
Prolix
Garrulous
Verbose
Voluble
Longwinded
Periphrastic
Using few words:
Laconic
Taciturn
Curt
Mute
Concise
Pithy
Abrupt
Reticent
Uncommunicative
Succinct
Reserved
Terse
B 02
Synonym Sets
Concerned with praise:
Revere
Worship
Commend
Salute
Extol
Laud
Eulogize
Acclaim
Accolade
Encomium
Plaudit
Hail
To say negative things about someone:
Decry
Deprecate
Vilify
Tirade
Revile
Slander
Censure
Malign
Derogate
Indict
Disparage
Execrate
Denigrate
Castigate
Denounce
Defame
B 03
Synonym Sets
Taking particular care over details, conscientious:
Scrupulous
Fastidious
Assiduous
Painstaking
Diligent
Punctilious
Meticulous
Exacting
Superficial, not thorough, negligent:
Perfunctory
Cursory
Slovenly
Slipshod
Desultory
Lackadaisical
Lax
Remiss
B 04
Synonym Sets
Skillful, agile:
Adept
Adroit
Fluent
Virtuoso
Dexterous
Deft
Sprightly
Nimble
Inept
Maladroit
Ponderous
Lummox
Blundering
Amateurish
Clumsy, unskillful:
Labored
B 05
Synonym Sets
Short-lived, temporary:
Ephemeral
Evanescent
Transient
Eternal
Perennial
Durable
Enduring
Abiding
Everlasting
Fleeting
Long-lasting:
B 06
Synonym Sets
Proud (overly-superior attitude):
Arrogant
Supercilious
Condescending
Haughty
Disdainful
Imperious
Pompous
Vainglorious
Affected
Egotistical
Unduly submissive, (sucking up to people):
Obsequious
Groveling
Fawning
Servile
Slavish
Subservient
B 07
Synonym Sets
Very lively:
Dynamic
Ebullient
Scintillating
Exuberant
Vivacious
Effervescent
Very happy:
Euphoric
Ecstatic
Very gloomy, miserable:
Morose
Somber
Forlorn
Dejected
Melancholy
Dolorous
Saturnine
Dour
B 08
Synonym Sets
Brave:
Intrepid
Dauntless
Stalwart
Indomitable
Valiant
Valorous
Stoic
Fortitude
Foolhardy
Audacious
Temerity
Daredevil
Brazen
Effrontery
Headstrong
Chary
Wary
Leery
Prudent
Diffident
Reckless or too bold:
Cautious:
Cowardly:
Pusillanimous
Timid
Craven
Circumspect
B 09
Synonym Sets
Lack of energy or interest:
Indolence
Lethargy
Apathy
Indifference
Impassivity
Nonchalance
Torpor
Inertia
Lassitude
Languid
Somnolent
Zeal
Fervor
Ardor
Fanaticism
Animation
Vehemence
Vigor
Verve
Energy and passion:
Vim
B 10
Synonym Sets
To have a liking for, or tendency toward:
Inclination
Leaning
Penchant
Proclivity
Predilection
Bent
Propensity
Eschew
Repudiate
Alienate
Spurn
Estrange
Rebuff
Repulse
Snub
Deny or reject: