Tránh diễn đạt nhàm chán, lặp đi lặp lại 1 từ vựng sẽ khiến các em đạt điểm không cao trong kì thi IELTS. Với bộ từ vựng 1000 Từ vựng đồng nghĩa – trái nghĩa sẽ giúp, các em linh hoạt hơn trong cách sử dụng từ, cũng như nâng band điểm lên trong nháy mắt.
Tùy ngữ cảnh mà sử dụng sẽ giúp các em nâng trình nhanh chóng và đạt điểm cao trong kì thi sắp đến nhé. Học và hành sẽ mau chóng thấy sự thay đổi nhé các em.
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WORD | SYNONYMS | ANTONYMS |
above | overhead | below |
adult | grown-up | child |
after | following, next | before |
always | forever | never |
beautiful | pretty, attractive, lovely | ugly |
below | under, lower | above |
chilly | cool, nippy | warm |
close | shut, fasten | open |
cry | sob, weep | laugh |
dirty | soiled, messy | clean |
easy | simple | hard |
evil | bad, wrong, wicked | good |
few | many | |
fill | load, pack | empty |
fix | mend, repair | break |
front | fore | back |
full | packed, stuffed | empty |
good | nice, fine, well-behaved | bad, awful |
large | big, massive, huge | small, little |
last | final, end | first, beginning |
long | lengthy | short |
loose | slack, limp | tight |
push | shove, propel | pull |
sick | ill, ailing | well, healthy |
tall | high, lofty | short |
add | increase, total | subtract |
afraid | frightened, scared | courageous, brave |
ask | question, inquire | answer |
before | prior, earlier | after, behind |
beginning | start, initiate | finish, end |
believe | trust, accept | doubt, distrust |
best | finest, choice | worst |
birth | beginning | death, end |
bottom | base, foundation | top |
break | fracture, burst | repair, heal |
buy | purchase | sell |
chubby | plump, pudgy | thin, skinny |
correct | accurate, right, proper | wrong, incorrect |
dark | dismal, black | light |
dead | lifeless, deceased | alive, active |
die | expire, perish | live |
difficult | hard, challenging | easy |
dry | arid, parched | wet |
dumb | stupid, dense | smart |
early | premature, beforetime | late |
empty | drain, unload | fill |
fast | rapid, quick, swift | slow |
fat | chubby, plump, stout | thin |
follow | succeed, trail | lead, precede |
friend | comrade, buddy | enemy |
future | coming, tomorrow | past |
gentle | tender, mild | rough, harsh |
give | donate, present, offer | take, receive |
glad | happy, pleased, delighted | sad, unhappy |
hard | firm, solid, difficult | soft, easy |
hate | loathe, detest | love |
high | elevated, lofty | low |
huge | vast, immense, great | small, tiny |
mean | unkind, malicious, nasty | pleasant, nice |
new | unused, fresh, modern | old, antique |
nice | pleasing, desirable, fine | unpleasant, naughty |
open | begin, unfold, originate | close |
pretty | lovely, beautiful, attractive | homely, unattractive |
quiet | silent, hushed, tranquil | noisy, rowdy |
sad | unhappy, dejected, gloomy | happy, glad |
stop | quit, cease, terminate | start, begin |
strong | powerful, mighty, potent | weak |
win | triumph, succeed, prevail | lose |
abandon | desert, forsake | keep |
ability | skill, aptitude | incompetence, inability |
able | capable, qualified | incapable |
accurate | correct, right | wrong |
achieve | accomplish, attain | fail |
aid | help, assist | hinder |
amateur | beginner, novice | professional |
arrive | reach, come | depart, leave |
awkward | clumsy, uncoordinated | graceful |
ban | prohibit, forbid, outlaw | allow, permit |
bashful | shy, timid | outgoing, assured |
blend | combine, mix | separate |
brave | courageous, bold, heroic | cowardly, timid |
brief | short, concise | long |
broad | wide, expansive | narrow |
busy | active, occupied, working | idle, inactive |
calm | quiet, tranquil, still | excited, turbulent |
capture | apprehend, seize, arrest | free, release |
care | concern, protection | neglect |
careful | cautious, watchful | careless, reckless |
certain | positive, sure, definite | uncertain, unsure |
clarify | explain, simplify | confuse |
close | near, imminent | far |
coarse | bumpy, rough | fine, smooth |
combine | blend, unite, join | separate |
comical | amusing, funny, humorous | tragic, sorrowful |
complete | conclude, finish | incomplete |
concur | agree, cooperate | disagree |
confess | admit, acknowledge | deny |
conflict | oppose, differ, clash | agree |
confuse | complicate, muddle, jumble | clarify |
connect | join, link, attach | separate, disconnect |
constantly | always, continually | scarcely, seldom |
convenient | handy, accessible | inconvenient |
courage | bravery, valor | cowardice |
courteous | polite, civil | rude |
cover | conceal, hide | expose |
cozy | comfortable, snug, homey | uncomfortable |
cranky | cross, irritable | good-humored |
crazy | insane, daft, mad | sane |
cruel | mean, heartless, ruthless | kind, humane |
damage | hurt, impair, harm | remedy, repair |
dangerous | unsafe, hazardous, perilous | safe |
dawn | daybreak, sunrise | evening |
decay | rot, spoil | bloom, flourish |
deduct | subtract, remove | add |
defend | protect, shield | attack, assault |
defy | resist, challenge | obey, comply |
delicate | fragile, dainty | sturdy |
demolish | destroy, wreck | restore |
depart | leave, exit | arrive |
deposit | store, place | withdraw |
despise | hate, detest, loathe | love |
destroy | ruin, wreck, devastate | restore |
detach | separate, unfasten, remove | attach |
deter | hinder, prevent | encourage |
different | distinct, unlike | same, alike |
dilute | weaken, thin | strengthen |
disagree | differ, dispute | agree |
dispute | debate, oppose | agree |
divide | separate, split | unite |
dormant | sleeping, inactive | awake, active |
doubt | mistrust, dispute | believe |
drab | dull, lifeless | bright |
dreadful | terrible, unpleasant | splendid, super |
dull | blunt, dreary | sharp, bright |
encourage | promote, support, urge | discourage |
enemy | opponent, foe | ally, friend |
enjoy | like, appreciate | dislike, hate |
enlarge | expand, magnify | reduce, shrink |
enormous | vast, immense, colossal | tiny, microscopic |
enough | sufficient, ample, plenty | insufficient |
entirely | wholly, completely, solely | partly |
eternal | always, perpetual, everlasting | temporary, passing |
exterior | outside, outer | interior |
fabulous | marvelous, amazing | unexciting |
face | confront, meet | avoid |
fair | honest, just, impartial | unjust, unfair |
fake | imitation, phony, artificial | real, genuine |
FALSE | incorrect, untrue | TRUE |
fantastic | incredible, outrageous | ordinary, usual |
fatal | deadly, mortal, killing | |
fatigue | tire, exhaust | |
feeble | weak, frail | strong |
fiction | fantasy, untruth, myth | truth |
flaw | defect, fault, blemish | perfection |
flimsy | frail, fragile, delicate | sturdy, strong |
fluid | liquid | solid |
forbid | prohibit, ban, bar | encourage |
forgive | pardon, excuse, absolve |
former | previous, earlier | latter |
fraction | part, portion, segment | whole |
frank | candid, straightforward, blunt | evasive |
fresh | unused, new | old, stale |
frigid | freezing, frosty | warm, hot |
furious | angry, enraged, infuriated | calm, placid |
gain | acquire, obtain, receive | lose |
gather | collect, accumulate, compile | scatter, disperse |
generous | giving, selfless, big-hearted | selfish, stingy |
genuine | real, authentic, sincere | fake, phony |
gigantic | immense, colossal, enormous | tiny, minute |
gloomy | dark, dismal, depressing | cheery, bright |
great | outstanding, remarkable | insignificant, unimportant |
handy | useful, convenient, skillful | inconvenient, inept |
help | aid, assist | hinder, thwart |
hold | grasp, grip, retain | release, discharge |
honest | truthful, sincere, frank | untruthful, insincere |
humble | modest, unpretentious | vain, showy |
identical | alike, duplicate | different, varied |
idle | inactive, lazy | busy, ambitious |
ignorant | uninformed, unaware | knowledgeable |
immaculate | spotless, pure | dirty, filthy |
imperfect | marred, defective, faulty | perfect, flawless |
important | significant, meaningful | unimportant, meaningless |
independent | self-reliant, autonomous | dependent, unsure |
inferior | lesser, substandard | superior |
innocent | guiltless, blameless | guilty |
insane | crazy, deranged, mad | sane |
internal | inner, inside | external, outer |
irritate | annoy, agitate, provoke | soothe, calm |
join | connect, unite, link | separate, disconnect, detach |
jolly | merry, jovial, joyful | sad, grim, glum |
keep | save, protect, guard | discard, lose |
kind | considerate, tender, thoughtful | mean, cruel, inconsiderate |
least | fewest, minimum, smallest | most, maximum |
magnify | expand, enlarge, exaggerate | reduce, minimize |
maximum | greatest, uppermost, highest | minimum, least |
mediocre | fair, moderate, so-so | outstanding |
mend | repair, fix | break |
minor | lesser, inferior, secondary | major |
mirth | merriment, fun, laughter | gloom, sadness |
mobile | moveable, changeable | immobile, stationary |
mourn | grieve, lament, bemoan | rejoice |
naughty | bad, disobedient, wrong | good, appropriate |
neat | clean, orderly, tidy | sloppy, disorderly |
nervous | ruffled, flustered, perturbed | composed, calm |
normal | ordinary, typical, usual | abnormal, unusual |
obey | mind, heed, comply | disobey, resist |
odd | peculiar, weird, strange | usual, ordinary |
offend | displease, affront, disgust | please, delight |
opponent | enemy, rival, foe | ally, friend |
ordinary | usual, average | unusual, remarkable |
past | former, previous, preceding | future |
perfect | flawless, accurate | imperfect, faulty |
permanent | enduring, lasting | temporary, changing |
portion | part, segment, piece | whole, total |
premature | early, hasty | late, delayed |
preserve | uphold, guard, save | destroy, neglect |
profit | gain, earnings, benefit | loss |
prohibit | forbid, bar, restrict | allow, permit |
prompt | punctual, timely | late, slow |
proud | arrogant, elated | modest, ashamed |
qualified | competent, suited, capable | unfit, unsuited |
question | interrogate, inquire, ask | answer |
quit | cease, stop, withdraw | continue, remain |
racket | noise, commotion, disturbance | peace, quiet |
raise | hoist, elevate | lower |
same | identical, alike, equivalent | different, diverse |
save | preserve, conserve, keep | spend, discard |
shy | bashful, timid | bold, aggressive |
slim | slender, thin, svelte | stout, stocky |
small | little, insignificant, trivial | large, important |
smooth | slick, glossy, level | rough |
special | exceptional, notable, particular | ordinary, usual |
stable | steady, unchanging, settled | unsettled |
stupid | unintelligent, dense, foolish | knowledgeable, smart |
sufficient | ample, enough, adequate | lacking, insufficient |
swift | fast, speedy, hasty | slow, sluggish |
synthetic | man-made, artificial | natural |
tender | delicate, gentle, affectionate | harsh, rough |
terrible | dreadful, horrible, vile | wonderful, superb |
thaw | melt, defrost | freeze |
total | whole, entire, complete | partial |
upset | perturb, ruffle, agitate | soothe, calm |
vacant | unoccupied, empty | filled, occupied |
vibrate | shake, quiver, tremble | firm, steady |
victory | triumph, win, success | defeat |
wholehearted | earnest, sincere | insincere |
wild | uncivilized, savage, reckless | tame, calm |
wise | knowing, scholarly, smart | dull, uneducated |
wonderful | marvelous, incredible, splendid | ordinary, blah |
worn | used, impaired, old | new, fresh |
wrong | incorrect, untrue, mistaken | correct, right |
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WORD | SYNONYMS | ANTONYMS |
abbreviate | shorten, condense | lengthen, increase |
abundant | ample, sufficient | scanty, insufficient |
active | energetic, animated, lively | lethargic, idle, sluggish |
adequate | sufficient, enough, ample | insufficient, sparse |
advocate | support, recommend | oppose |
aggressive | assertive, pushy, militant | passive, peaceful |
ambitious | aspiring, driven | lazy, indifferent |
approve | accept, ratify, endorse | disapprove, censure |
arrogant | haughty, stuck-up | humble, modest |
artificial | fake, synthetic | real, authentic |
average | ordinary, fair | unusual, exceptional |
awful | dreadful, atrocious | pleasant |
beneficial | helpful, useful, advantageous | harmful, adverse |
cease | stop, discontinue | continue, recommence |
charming | delightful, appealing, enchanting | obnoxious, gross, vulgar |
colossal | enormous, immense, mammoth | tiny, insignificant, trivial |
complex | complicated, intricate | simple |
competent | capable, qualified | incompetent, inept |
comprehend | understand, grasp | confuse, misinterpret |
complex | complicated, intricate | simple |
compress | crush, condense, squeeze | expand |
condemn | censure, denounce | approve |
confine | contain, enclose, restrain | free, release |
conflict | fight, battle, struggle | peace, harmony |
conform | comply, submit | dissent, dispute |
congested | overcrowded, stuffed | empty, unfilled |
contaminate | pollute, defile, infect | purify |
contented | satisfied, pleased | dissatisfied, unhappy |
continue | persist, persevere | discontinue, stop |
conventional | customary, traditional | unusual |
dally | loiter, linger | rush |
daring | bold, audacious | cautious |
dense | thick, heavy, compressed | sparse, empty |
determined | sure, convinced, resolute | doubtful |
docile | tame, gentle | wild, stubborn |
drastic | severe, extreme, tough | mild, moderate |
dubious | doubtful, questionable | certain |
evident | apparent, obvious, clear | doubtful, vague |
excite | arouse, provoke, incite | compose, calm |
fancy | elaborate, ornate, fussy | simple, plain |
feasible | possible, attainable, practical | impossible |
ferocious | fierce, savage, brutal, savage | tame, gentle |
foe | enemy, adversary, opponent | friend |
frenzy | fury, rage | serenity, calmness |
frivolous | trivial, unimportant, silly | important, serious |
gaudy | showy, garish, vulgar | tasteful, refined |
gaunt | scrawny, skinny, thin | overweight, plump |
glorious | splendid, magnificent, superb | terrible, awful |
gorgeous | ravishing, dazzling, stunning | hideous, unattractive |
gratitude | thankfulness, appreciation | ungratefulness |
hospitable | welcoming, cordial, gracious | rude, unfriendly |
humiliate | embarrass, disgrace, dishonor | honor, dignify |
immature | childish, inexperienced | mature, adult |
insufficient | inadequate, deficient | adequate, enough |
intelligent | bright, sensible, rational | ignorant, dense |
interesting | provocative, engrossing | dull, boring |
lament | mourn, grieve | rejoice, celebrate |
legible | readable, clear | illegible, unreadable |
lenient | lax, unrestrained, easy | harsh, strict |
listless | lethargic, tired | active, energetic |
logical | sensible, sane, rational | illogical, unreasonable |
lure | attract, seduce, entice | repel |
mischievous | naughty, impish | well-behaved, angelic |
misfortune | hardship, catastrophe, mishap | good luck, fortune |
moderate | temperate, lenient, medium | extreme, harsh |
monotonous | boring, tedious dreary, humdrum | interesting |
moral | ethical, virtuous, righteous | immoral, unethical |
morbid | appalling, awful, ghastly | pleasant |
mysterious | elusive, occult, secret | obvious, known |
neutral | impartial, unprejudiced | prejudiced, partial |
numerous | several, abundant, considerable | few, scanty |
observe | examine, study, scrutinize | ignore, disregard |
obsolete | extinct, dated, antiquated | stylish, vogue, current |
opaque | obscure, murky, unclear | transparent, clear |
optimistic | hopeful, confident | pessimistic |
optional | voluntary, elective | required |
outstanding | extraordinary, distinguished | insignificant, inconsequential |
painstaking | meticulous, precise, fastidious | careless, negligent |
passive | compliant, submissive, yielding | forceful |
patience | tolerance, perseverance | impatience |
peculiar | weird, bizarre | normal, conventional |
persuade | convince, influence | dissuade, deter |
plentiful | ample, enough, abundant | scarce, insufficient |
polite | gracious, refined, courteous | rude, discourteous |
poor | destitute, needy, impoverished | rich, wealthy |
possible | conceivable, feasible, plausible | impossible, unachievable |
precious | cherished, valuable, prized | cheap, worthless |
prejudiced | biased, opinionated, influenced | impartial |
prevalent | customary, widespread | uncommon, unusual |
prevent | thwart, prohibit, hinder | permit, allow |
probable | likely, apt, liable | improbable, doubtful |
prosperous | thriving, successful, flourishing | unsuccessful, fruitless |
ratify | approve, confirm, endorse | veto, refuse |
raze | destroy, demolish | build, construct |
recreation | amusement, pleasure, pastime | work, labor |
reduce | lessen, decrease, diminish | increase, enlarge, amplify |
regular | routine, customary, steady | irregular, abnormal |
reliable | trustworthy, steadfast, stable | undependable, unreliable |
remote | secluded, isolated, distant | close, accessible |
resist | oppose, withstand, defy | comply, conform |
reveal | show, disclose, divulge | hide, conceal |
ridiculous | nonsensical, foolish, preposterous | sensible, believable |
risky | hazardous, perilous, chancy | safe, sound |
rude | impolite, discourteous | polite, mannerly |
scarce | scanty, rare, sparse | plentiful, abundant |
scrawny | skinny, gaunt, spindly | husky, chubby |
seize | apprehend, grab, snatch | release, free |
separate | divide, segregate, partition | unite, join |
serene | peaceful, tranquil, calm | disturbed, upset |
serious | grave, solemn, pensive | flighty, fickle |
shrewd | clever, cunning, crafty | unthinking, careless |
sluggish | listless, lethargic, inactive | quick, speedy |
sociable | friendly, cordial, gregarious | unfriendly, aloof |
sorrow | woe, anguish, grief | joy, ecstasy |
strict | stringent, severe, stern | lenient |
successful | thriving, prosperous, triumphant | failing, unsuccessful |
superb | magnificent, exquisite | inferior, mediocre |
suppress | restrain, inhibit, squelch | foster, encourage |
surplus | excess, additional, extra | lack, deficit |
taut | tense, tight, stiff | relaxed |
thrifty | economical, frugal, prudent | wasteful, extravagant |
thrive | prosper, flourish, develop | fail, fade, shrivel |
urgent | crucial, important, imperative | unimportant, trivial |
vague | unclear, obscure, indistinct | clear, definite |
vulgar | offensive, uncouth, coarse | refined, tasteful |
wealth | riches, prosperity, assets | poverty |
weary | tired, fatigued, lethargic | energetic, lively |
yield | produce, bear, provide | keep, retain |
zenith | peak, pinnacle, apex | bottom, base |
adamant | firm, unyielding | maneuverable, yielding |
adjourn | postpone, recess | recommence, continue |
antagonize | provoke, embitter | soothe, tranquilize |
apparent | obvious, evident | hidden, obscure |
atrocious | dreadful, contemptible, vile | kind, wonderful |
authentic | genuine, real, factual | false, artificial |
barren | unproductive, infertile | fertile, productive |
concrete | real, tangible, solid | abstract, flimsy |
condense | compress, concentrate | expand, enlarge |
conscientious | scrupulous, virtuous | neglectful, careless |
conscious | aware, cognizant | unaware, unconscious |
consecutive | successive, continuous | interrupted |
conservative | cautious, restrained | radical, extreme |
considerate | thoughtful, sympathetic, mindful | thoughtless, selfish |
convalesce | recuperate, recover, heal | relapse |
denounce | blame, censure, indict | commend |
desolate | barren, forsaken | dense, verdant |
destitute | poor, penniless | wealthy |
diminish | curtail, lessen, decrease | increase, amplify |
diverse | different, distinct | same, similar |
eccentric | peculiar, unusual | normal |
ecstasy | joy, rapture, elation | sadness, depression |
exceptional | remarkable, outstanding | ordinary, commonplace |
exhilarated | overjoyed, ecstatic, elated | depressed, dejected, sad |
explicit | exact, distinct, unmistakable | indefinite, unclear |
exquisite | delightful, charming, lovely | revolting, repulsive |
extravagant | extreme, excessive, luxurious | meager |
fertile | fruitful, productive | unproductive, barren |
flippant | impudent, sassy | polite, respectful |
gallant | chivalrous, stately | ungentlemanly |
hostile | antagonistic, aggressive, militant | friendly, cordial |
immune | resistant, exempt | susceptible |
impartial | neutral, unbiased, fair | prejudiced |
impatient | eager, anxious, intolerant | patient |
imperative | compulsory, crucial, mandatory | unnecessary, optional |
impetuous | impulsive, rash, reckless | restrained, careful |
infuriate | enrage, agitate, provoke | soothe, clam |
ingenious | clever, creative, original | unoriginal, dull |
intermittent | sporadic, periodic | regular, continual |
intolerant | bigoted, prejudiced | understanding, accepting |
intriguing | fascinating, enthralling | uninteresting, dull |
irrelevant | inappropriate, unrelated | relevant, pertinent, applicable |
jubilant | overjoyed, delighted, elated | dejected, depressed |
luxurious | extravagant, elegant | meager, scanty |
mandatory | required, compulsory | optional |
maneuver | manipulate, handle, scheme | |
meager | scanty, sparse, poor | abundant, generous |
migrant | drifting, traveling, transient | stationary, immovable |
militant | combative, aggressive, warlike | peaceful |
momentous | important, powerful, outstanding | unimportant, insignificant |
morose | gloomy, sullen, moody, glum | cheerful, optimistic |
negligent | careless, derelict, inattentive | conscientious, careful |
nonchalant | indifferent, lackadaisical, blase | concerned, apprehensive |
oblivious | unconscious, preoccupied, dazed | mindful, aware |
obnoxious | offensive, abominable, repulsive | pleasant, pleasing |
obstinate | stubborn, bullheaded, adamant | maneuverable, flexible |
ominous | threatening, menacing | |
outrageous | preposterous, shocking | warranted, acceptable |
perpetual | eternal, endless, incessant | short-lived, fleeting |
plausible | believable, reasonable, logical | unbelievable |
pliable | supple, flexible, compliant | rigid, closed-minded |
precarious | dangerous, uncertain, shaky | sure, safe |
premeditated | planned, intended, calculated | spontaneous, accidental |
proficient | skilled, adept, competent | inefficient, inept |
prominent | distinguished, eminent | unknown, not renowned |
radiant | luminous, shining, lustrous | dim, not illuminated |
rational | logical, level-headed, sensible | irrational, crazy |
ravage | devastate, ruin, damage | restore, revitalize |
refute | contradict, dispute | agree, concur |
regulate | control, oversee, handle | decontrol |
relentless | persistent, merciless, unyielding | lenient, sympathetic |
relevant | pertinent, suitable, apropos | irrelevant, insignificant |
reluctant | unwilling, hesitant | willing, accommodating |
repulsive | hideous, offensive, gruesome | pleasing, alluring |
reputable | honorable, upstanding, honest | dishonest, untrustworthy |
retaliate | avenge, revenge, reciprocate | |
rowdy | boisterous, rambunctious | well-mannered, genteel |
savage | uncivilized, barbarous | civilized, gentle, tame |
scrupulous | meticulous, ethical, fastidious | unethical, careless |
spontaneous | instinctive, automatic, natural | planned, rehearsed |
stationary | fixed, immobile, firm | movable, portable |
stimulate | rouse, stir, motivate | stifle, suppress |
strenuous | vigorous, laborious | effortless, easy |
subsequent | following, succeeding, latter | preceding, previous |
tangible | concrete, definite | vague, ambiguous |
trivial | insignificant, worthless | important, crucial |
turbulent | tumultuous, blustering, violent | clam, peaceful |
turmoil | commotion, disturbance, fracas | quiet, tranquility |
unbiased | impartial, unprejudiced, fair | prejudiced, partial |
valiant | courageous, brave, heroic | cowardly, fearful |
vicious | malicious, spiteful, ferocious | kind, humane |
virtuous | moral, righteous, angelic | sinful, wicked |