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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKQUICK-SPELL™ Thesaurus is a book of common writing words and their synonyms. It is a useful writing tool. Go to the QUICK-SPELL Thesaurus when you want to replace a word with a different word or a word with a more precise meaning. When you avoid using the same words over and over, you improve your writing.
QUICK-SPELL Thesaurus contains over 1,200 entries. Each entry word is printed in bold type. All entry words are listed alphabetically. Beside each entry word is the part of speech. The part of speech tells whether the word is being used as a noun (n), verb (v), adjective (adj), adverb (adv), conjunction (conj), or preposition (prep). Synonyms for the entry word are given next. The synonyms, listed in alphabetical order, have an identical or a very similar meaning to the entry word. Last, the entry includes a sentence that uses the entry word in context. This sentence makes clear the meaning intended for the entry word and the synonyms listed. Here is an example of a QUICK-SPELL Thesaurus entry with all its parts:
hurt (v) ache, burn, pain, smart, sting Does it hurt where you cut your finger?
The simple design of the QUICK-SPELL Thesaurus makes it easy to use. You can quickly search for synonyms that will make your stories, letters, and reports more lively and precise.
a abandon aadvise
aabandon (v) desert, forsake, leave Thesailorswillabandonthesinkingship
inalifeboat.
able (adj) capable, competent, qualified, skilled
Thepilotwasabletolandtheplanesafely.
about (adv)approximately, nearly, roughly About40,000fansfilledthefootball
stadium.
absent (adj)away, gone, missing, omitted Manystudentswereabsentfromschool
becausetheyhadtheflu.
absurd (adj) crazy, foolish, ridiculous, silly, wacky
WhoeverhadtheabsurdideatorideoverNiagaraFallsinabarrel?
accept (v)admit, receive, welcome Manyrestaurantsacceptcreditcards
topayformeals.
accomplishment (n) achievement, attainment, effort, feat
WinninganOlympicgoldmedalisquiteanaccomplishment.
account (n) chronicle, narrative, report, story, tale
Grandpa’saccountofworkinginthecircuswasreallyfunny.
accurate (adj)correct, exact, precise, right, true
Makesureyourmeasurementsareaccuratebeforeyoucutthewood.
ache (v) hurt, suffer, throb Thesecretary’sfingersachefromtyping
allday.
acknowledge (v)admit, allow, concede, grant
IacknowledgethatImakemistakesonceinawhile.
acquire (v)gain, get, obtain, win Thebookcollectorwillacquireenough
rarebookstofillthreeshelves.
act(v) do, perform, portray, represent Willeveryoneintheclassactinthe
schoolplay?
action (n)accomplishment, act, deed, endeavor, feat
Thefirefighters’quickactionputoutthehousefire.
active (adj) energetic, lively, spirited Ourpuppyisactivealldaylong.
administration (n) command, government, management, organization
Manypeopleareresponsiblefortheadministrationofthefederalgovernment.
admire (v) esteem, honor, regard, respect, revere
Iadmireathleteswhoarereallygoodattheirsports.
admit (v) accept, receive, welcome Theusherwilladmitustothetheaterafter
weshowherourtickets.
adventure(n) enterprise, exploit, feat, venture
LewisandClarkhadagreatadventureexploringtheWestintheearly1800s.
advertise (v)promote, publicize, push Thefoodcompanywilladvertiseanew
cerealontelevisionandinmagazines.advise (v)counsel, recommend, suggest Hotelsadvisetheirgueststolockvaluable
itemsinasafe.
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ask bada bask (v) examine, inquire, interrogate,
question, quiz Stopatthegasstationandaskfor
directions.
asleep (adj) dozing, sleeping, slumbering, snoozing
Wereyoustillasleepinbedwhenthealarmwentoff?
assembly (n) crowd, gathering, group, mob, throng
Theassemblyinthetownhalllistenedtothemayor’sspeech.
assist(v) aid, back, help, support Nursesassistdoctorsduringoperations.
astonish (v) amaze, astound, awe, dazzle, surprise
Astheyswingfromthetrapeze,thecircusacrobatsastonishthecrowd.
attack (v) assault, charge, raid, storm, strike Thesoldierswillattacktheenemyforces
atnight.
attempt (v) endeavor, strive, struggle, try, undertake
Watchtheclownattempttojugglethreeballs.
attend (v) mind, tend, watch PleaseattendtothebabywhileIcook
dinner.
attractive (adj)beautiful, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty
Asmilecanmakeyoulookmoreattractive.
authority (n)command, control, mastery, might, power
Policehavetheauthoritytostoptrafficifnecessary.
automatic (adj)instinctive, involuntary, reflex, spontaneous
Blushingisanautomaticresponsetobeingembarrassed.
available (adj)accessible, attainable, convenient, obtainable
Weparkedourcarintheonlyspacethatwasavailable.
average (adj)common, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, usual
Anaveragewinterdayisusuallycold.
avoid (v)bypass, dodge, duck, elude, evade
Trytoavoiddrivinginrush-hourtraffic.
awake (v)arise, awaken, rouse, stir, wake Doyouawakeeverymorningwishingyou
couldsleepsomemore?
awe (n)admiration, respect, reverence, wonder
Thespectatorswereinaweofthegymnasts’performances.
awful (adj)appalling, dreadful, horrible, shocking, terrible
Thereweremanyawfulcreaturesinthehorrormoviewesawlastnight.
awkward (adj)bumbling, clumsy, gawky, ungainly, ungraceful
ThefirsttimeIworerollerblades,Ilookedveryawkwardtryingtomove.
bbabyish (adj)childish, immature, infantile,
juvenile Throwingatempertantrumisbabyish
behavior.
bad (adj)evil, sinister, vicious, wicked Thebigbadwolfwentlookingforapig
toeat.
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badge behaviorb bbadge (n)decoration, emblem, insignia,
medal, medallion Theboyscoutworeabadgeonhis
shoulder.
bait (v)badger, harass, needle, taunt, tease Doyoueverbaityourbrothertomake
himmad?
bake (v)broil, cook, roast Putthebreadintheoventobake.
band (n) crew, gang, group, party, ring Abandofthievesrobbedthe
neighborhood.
bang (n)blast, boom, crack, crash, explosion
Theracebeganwithabangfromthestarter’spistol.
bar (v)block, hamper, hinder, restrain, stop Policebarriersbartheparadecrowd
fromthestreet.
bare (adj)exposed, naked, nude, unclad, undressed
WhenIgotoutofthebath,mybareskingotcold.
bargain (n)agreement, arrangement, contract, deal, pact
Imadeabargaintotrademybaseballgloveforasoccerball.
basic (adj) elementary, essential, fundamental, primary
Fruitsareoneofthebasicfoodgroups.
bat (v) hit, rap, strike, swat, whack Battheballagainstthewall.
bathe (v)douse, immerse, shower, soak, wash
Doyoubatheyourselfeveryday?
battle (n)clash, combat, conflict, fight, struggle
Manysoldiersdiedfightinginthebattle.
beam (v) blaze, glow, illuminate, radiate, shine
Thesearchlightsbeamacrossthedarksky.
bear (v)carry, shoulder, support, sustain, uphold
Thebuilding’sfoundationcanbearafifty-floorskyscraper.
beast (n)brute, fiend, ghoul, monster, savage
Onlyaterriblebeastwouldharmothers.
beat (v) batter, hammer, hit, pelt, pound Thedrummersbeattheirinstruments
loudly.
beautiful (adj)attractive, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty
Whatabeautifulbaby!
becoming (adj)attractive, flattering, pleasing
Thecolorredisquitebecomingonyou.
before (adv)already, earlier, formerly, previously, sooner
Hadyoueverseenasolareclipsebefore?
beg (v)appeal, ask, beseech, implore, plead
Wealwaysbegthebaby-sittertoletusstayuplater.
begin (v)commence, initiate, launch, start, undertake
Begintakingthetestnow.
behavior (n)actions, bearing, conduct, manner, way
Yourbehaviorcouldusesomeimprovement.
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