Synonym for Verbs

BilVerbs Synonyms

1eatconsume, gobble, scoff, munch, chomp, devour, gulp down, chew, masticate, gorge, be gluttonous on food

2writeinscribe, put pen to paper, scribble, note down, jot down

3walksaunter, shuffle, stroll, amble, march, stride, pace, hike, toddle, waddle,

4smileGrin, beam, smirk, leer, simper, sneer

5Look atGlare = look at someone angrily

Gaze = fix ones eye on

Glance = momentary look, peek, quick look

Stare = look intently

Observe, behold

6Jump bound, leap, hop, skip, soar, shoot, jig, spring, vault, hurdle

7runSprint, dash, race, gallop, scuttle

8thinkbelieve, imagine, reflect, feel, consider, assume, sense

9shoutyell, cry, scream, bellow, screech, bark, bawl, holler, shriek, yelp,

10laughchuckle, giggle, snicker(laugh at), snort, cackle, guffaw, snigger, snigger, titter

11talkconverse, chat, speak, gossip, chatter, natter, utter, have a discussion

12drinkswallow, imbibe, sip, gulp, slurp, swig, knock back

13LikeIn favour, admire, appreciate, cherish, take delight in, be passionate of, be fond of, hold dear, love, take pleasure in, relish, revel

14singcroon, intone, hum, resonate, buzz, chant, chirping melodiously

15scoldtell off, reprimand, tick off, yell at, rebuke, admonish, be angry at, lecture, give a piece of mind

16doperform, accomplish, act, carry out, complete, achieve, make, execute,

17sayWhisper, speak softly/harshly/ slowly, utter, articulate, declare, pronounce, state, cry out the words, shout out the words, murmur

18dividesplit, separate, partition, segregate, break up

19draghaul, pull, draw, heave, lug, tow, yank,

20carrytake, bear, hold, bring, lug, cart, clutch, transmit

21Summon Call, send for, call for, call upon, bid, beckon, convene

22breaksmash, fracture, rupture, shatter, split, crack, sever

23hateDislike, despise, abhor, detest, execrate, abhorrence, hatred, disgust, loathe, cant bear

24appearcome into view, come into sight, become visible, emerge, come out, show it self, materialize

25stopHalt, arrest, discontinue, end, bring to an end, bring to a close, bring to a standstill, bring to a halt, prevent, impede, hold back, hold up,

WORDS TO DESCRIBE PLACES1. Nestled inside the worlds oldest rainforest, fifteen tranquil villas offer five-star luxury in an environmentally sustainable fashion

2. We are eating oranges at Buddha Point, high above Thimphu, under a brilliant blue sky. Spread below was a panoramic view of the entire valley.

3. I slowly breathed in the crisp wintry air.

4. The enigmatic Himalayan Kingdom promises sublime moments.

5. We travelled the deep valleys via the countrys ever winding and treacherously narrow highway, which is perched on precipitous slopes.

6. Of the perpetually misty, Palela Mountain pass led us to Phobjika, a hidden bowl-shaped glacial valley with breathtaking pastoral scenery.

7. The intermingling of Chinese traders, Malays, Muslim, and the Thai-Buddhist make it a culturally delightful gateway.

8. If you are a diving-enthusiast, the crystal-clear emerald water is a must-see location

9. You can go to a solitary, sandy beach at Hat Khlong Dao

10. You can enjoy the pristine, white sand on a rustic beach in Timor.

11. She sat under a palm-roof house, watching her husband slowly trailed down a dusty path that led to the mesmerizing blue sea.

12. Its a postcard-perfect picturesque beach, twinkling with white sand.

13. A journey to this delightful colonial pampering site takes a certain degree of determination and perseverance.

14. The exotic flowers of azalea and primulas create a brilliantly coloured backdrop as you drive.

15. The exquisite scenery is breathtaking16. Genting Highlands is Asias most reputable, established and inimitable company with prestigious heritage dating back to more than 45 years.17. Mongolia, with its abundantly green landscapes awaits you.

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Readers Digest, April 2010Vocabulary: ADJECTIVESBil.WordsMeanings

1Tranquil (tenang)calm, serene, peaceful, relaxing, restful, soothing

2Sustainable (bertahan)maintainable, uphold, prolong, able to get

3Brilliant (berkilau)luminous, radiant, dazzling, sparkling, gleaming, shining, bright

4Panoramic (tempat cantik)Look beautiful, beautiful scenery, amazing look of a place

5crisp (garing,rangup)crunchy, brittle, crusty, snappish, brusque

6Wintry (dingin,sejuk)chilly, cold, bracing, freezing, nippy, bitter, icy, bleak

7Enigmatic (membingungkan)mysterious, unknowable, inscrutable, unfathomable, profound

8Sublime (yang mengagumkan)inspiring, uplifting, awe-inspiring, transcendent, magnificent,

9Treacherously (dgn khianat)deceitfully, unfaithfully, dangerously, disloyally , perfidiously

10Precipitous (terjal,tergesa2)steep, sheer, abrupt

11Perpetually (secara berterusan)continually, continuously, everlastingly, eternally, forever, unendingly

12Misty (berkabus)hazy, foggy, murky, cloudy, steamy

13breathtaking wonderful, magnificent, spectacular, incredible, awesome, awe-inspiring, amazing

(pemandangan yg menakjubkan)

14Intermingling mixture, merger, combination, mlange, balance, assortment

15Delightful (sgt bagus,menyeronokkan)pleasant, charming, lovely, enjoyable, agreeable, enchanting,

16diving-enthusiast (suka menyelam)Someone who loves to dive so much

17crystal-clear (sgt jelas)See through, translucent, lucid, lucent

18Solitary (menyendiri)lonely, private, retiring, introverted, lone, single

19Pristine (asli, sgt bersih)immaculate, perfect, unspoiled, like new, faultless, spotless, pure, untouched

20Rustic (kedesaan)rural, country, pastoral, bucolic

21Mesmerizing (mengasyikkan)gripping, compelling, attention-grabbing, exciting, thrilling, interesting

22Picturesque (cantik, menarik)charming, striking, quaint, pleasing , pretty, scenic, pictorial, delightful

23Dusty (berhabuk)dirty, covered in dust, grimy, filthy

24Exotic (lain dari lain, tidak biasa)foreign, alien, unusual, striking, interesting, alluring

25Perseverance (ketekunan)insistence, urgency, firmness, resolve, determination

26Exquisite (indah, sgt halus)beautiful, fine, superb, delicate, lovely, wonderful

27Reputable (bereputasi tinggi)of good reputation, highly regarded, trustworthy, upright, honest, decent

28Inimitable (tidak dapat ditiru)unique, matchless, unmatched, incomparable, one and only, peerless

29Prestigious (berprestij)important, impressive, high-status, prominent, esteemed, celebrated, exalted, influential

30Abundantly (dgn banyak, lebat, mewah)plentifully, copiously, richly, profusely, lavishly,

One way to get merit words is by using variety of adjectives to describe person, places, weather, food

i) To describe person/animal:

- My cats name is Bobos. With its black and orange striped thick fur , he looks chubby and downy. Though he looks mellow most of the times, he will be aggressive when he sees dogs as he hates them.. Bobos is spoilt and loves to laze around because of his humungous body. He is also very passionate about food. He would munch on anything palatable. Bobos despises the idea of taking bath. You can notice his boisterous side as he runs helter-skelter at the sight of cat shampoo. - Her thickly painted red lips pursed in an anxious fashion, her face a display of broken patience. "Come on honey, I dont have all night." Her surly voice complimented her overly done up face, blue eye shadow creeping up towards her hairline and create the illusion of sunburn in the middle of February. Her eyes were tired, sunken beneath the pastel mirage of purchased beauty. Fiona guessed that she was in her fortiesperhaps older beneath the endless coats of foundation and blush. - I have black hair that doesnt curl wildly and green eyes. And, even though Im not that bad looking, Im not traditionally pretty like my sisters; my face has more character. My sisters are short enough to look up through their lashes at their handsome prince, I can look most of them in the eye. When people are being polite, they call me willful, but when they are angry, they say I am about as stubborn as a mule. - He is a stout man with bloodshot eyes and yellow, crooked and uneven teeth. He also had unkempt

hair, rough hands and a pimpled face. He was a perfect symbol of immorality, cruelty and depravity. ii) to describe places:

Nestled inside the worlds oldest rainforest, fifteen tranquil villas offer five-star luxury in an environmentally sustainable fashion I slowly breathed in the crisp wintry air, under a brilliant blue sky. Spread below was a panoramic view of the entire valley. The enigmatic Himalayan Kingdom promises sublime moments. Then, of the perpetually misty, Palela Mountain pass led us to Phobjika, a hidden bowl-shaped glacial valley with breathtaking pastoral scenery. You can enjoy the pristine, white sand on a rustic beach in Timor which leads to the mesmerizing blue sea. If you are a diving-enthusiast, the crystal-clear emerald water is a must-see location. The place is a postcard-perfect picturesque beach. The exquisite scenery is breathtaking The picturesque village was nestled amidst lush green forest and verdant fields. Upon approaching the village, wooden Minangkabau houses with thatched roofs came into sight. The village houses were hurdled together behind wooden self-built fences. I found myself sitting in this cemetery on a cold stone bench flanked by two small shrubs. Headstones,iii) to describe weather/sky

The grey blanket of the sky is comforting in its peculiar way The sun spread its golden rays of crimson and gold, white fluffy clouds drifted across the sky. The fiery sun beat down upon the green, sleepy countryside. The sun was slowly making its way through the clouds casting a golden hue The day was neither too warm nor too cold. A gentle wind was blowing and the rustle of leaves was like soothing music to the ears The sky was ablaze with red and golden hues The scorching hot sun sucked up moisture from the air Lightning flashed and thunder roared. Dark clouds of grotesque shapes gathered and raced across the sky The wind was blowing with greater force and trees were slamming their branches against each otheriv) to describe food The coffee was ice cold The Indian cuisine prepared by the host looked scrumptious and some were brightly coloured till they teased the appetite of the guesses to a point of no return The greasy, fatty crabby patty prepared include a huge chunk of badly grilled meat The refreshing lemonade quenched the thirst like no other The cake my sister baked is considered palatable enough for us to masticate