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DICTIONARY OF SYNONYMOUS WORDS.

Tresspass—violation, offense, misdemeanor, transgression.

Trial—endeavor, attempt, effort, experiment, test, proof, temptation.

Trick—cheat, fraud, deception, artifice, imposture, stratagem, jugglery.

Trifling—insignificant, inconsiderable, unimportant, light, futile, petty, frivolous.

Trip—journey, jaunt, tour, ramble, excursion, voyage.

Trouble—anxiety, vexation, adversity, affliction, sorrow, distress.

Troublesome—annoying, disturbing, vexing, perplexing, teasing, harassing, importunate, irksome.

True—honest, candid, sincere, reliable, plain, upright.

Truth—fidelity, veracity, candor, faithfulness, honesty.

Try—endeavor, attempt.

Turbulent—raging, tumultuous, seditious, mutinous, riotous.

Turn—revolve, whirl, twist, wheel, circulate, wind, gyrate, contort, bend, distort.

Type—illustrdtion, symbol, figure, emblem, mark.

U

Ultimate—latest, last, final, end.

Umpire—judge, arbitrator, arbiter.

Unbelief—incredulity disbelief, skepticism, infidelity.

Unblemished—faultless, blameless, spotless, irreproachable, stainless, untarnished.

Unceasingly—eternally, perpetually, always, constantly, continually.

Unchangable—unalterable, immutable.

Uncommon—singular, unusual, rare, unique, infrequent, choice, scarce.

Unconcerned—Careless, regardless, uninterested, indifferent.

Uncover—reveal, expose, strip, discover.

Undaunted—courageous, fearless, bold, intrepid.

Undeniable—indisputable, incontrovertible, unquestionable.

Under—subordinate, lower, beneath, below, inferior, subject, subjacent.

Understanding—conception, comprehension, perception, faculty, sense, intelligence, reason, intellect.

Undetermined—uncertain, irresolute, hesitating, wavering, unsteady, doubtful, fluctuating, vacillating.

Unfaithful—untruthful, faithless, dishonest, disloyal, treacherous, perfidious.

Unfold—explain, divulge, reveal, unravel, develop, expand, open, display.

Unhandy—ungainly, uncouth, clumsy, awkward.

Unhappy—distressed, miserable, unfortunate, afflicted, wretched.

Uniform—even, alike, equal, same.

Unimportant—trivial, trifling, immaterial, insignificant, petty, inconsiderable.

Unlearned—uninformed, unlettered,ignorant, illiterate.

Unlike—distinct, dissimilar, different.

Unlimited—infinite, boundless, unbounded, illimitable.

Unquestionable—undeniable, indubitable, indisputable, incontrovertible.

Unravel—unfold, disentangle, extricate, reveal.

Unrelenting—unforgiving, hard - hearted, inexorable, relentless.

Unruly—unmanageable, refractory, uncontrollable, ungovernable.

Unsesonable—ill-timed, untimely, unfit, unsuitable, late.

Unsettled—doubtful, undetermined, vacillating, unsteady, wavering.

Unspeakable—unutterable, inexpressible.

Unstable—inconstant, mutable, vacillating, changeable, wavering.

Untimely—inopportune, unseasonable, premature, unsuitable.

Unwilling—loth, backward, disinclined, disliking, reluctant, averse.

Upbraid—reprove, censure, blame, reproach.

Uproar—Noise, confusion, bustle, tumult, disturbance.

Urbnity—courtesy, affability, suavity, civility.

Urge—press, incite, impel, instigate, stimulate, animate, encourage.

Urgent—importunate, pressing, earnest.

Usage—habit, fashion, custom, treatment, prescription.

Use—practice, custom, habit, usage, service, advantage, utility.

Usually—generally, commonly.

Utility—use, service, benefit, advantage, convenience, usefulness.

Utterly—perfectly, completely, fully.

V

Vacant—void, empty, devoid, unused.

Vague—unsettled, indefinite.

Vain—conceited, useless, idle, fruitless, ineffectual.

Valedictory—farewell, taking leave.

Valuable—expensive, costly, precious, useful, worthy, estimable.

Value—price, worth, rate, appreciation, estimation, account, appraise, assess, compute, regard, respect.

Vanity—pride, haughtiness, arrogance, conceit.

Vanquish—subdue, overcome, slay, conquer, confute, subjugate.

Variable—transitory, fickle, capricious, unsteady, changeable, versatile, wavering.

Variation—deviation, change, variety, vicissitude.

Variety—diversion, change, difference.

Various—sundry, different, diverse.

Vehement—hot, eager, fiery, ardent, passionate, violent, impetuous.

Velocity—speed, celerity, swiftness, fleetness, rapidity, quickness.

Venerate—worship, respect, reverence, adore.

Veracity—honesty, integrity, truth.

Verbale—oral, vocal.

Vestige—evidence, mark, trace, track.

Vexation—chagrin, uneasiness, trouble, sorrow, mortification.

Vicinity—locality, neighborhood, nearness, section.

View—picture, prospect, landscape, survey, see, look, behold.

Vigorous—robust, active, energetic, powerful, agile, potent, forcible.

Violent—turbulent, boisterous, impetuous, furious.

Virtue—chastity, purity, goodness, efficacy.

Visibile—apparent, discernible, evident, plain, distinct, manifest, doubtless, obvious.

Visionary—fanatic, enthusiast, dreamer, imaginary, fanatical.

Volatility—lightness, levity, flightiness, giddiness, liveliness, sprightliness.

Vouch—assure, warrant, affirm, aver, protest, attest.

Vulgar—ordinary, common, low, mean.

W

Wages—stipulation, hire, pay, salary, allowance.

Wakeful—Vigilant, attentive, watchful, observant.

Wander—roam, stroll, rove, range, ramble, journey.

Want—indigence, need, poverty, lack.

Ware—goods, merchandise, commodity.

Warlike—military, martial.

Warmth—fervor, ardor, cordiality, animation, heat, vigor, glow, zeal, fervency, vehemence.

Warning—notice, advice, monition, caution.

Wary—discreet, guarded, watchful, cautious, circumspect.

Waste—loose, dissipate, ‘spend, expend, consume, lavish, squander.

Wasteful—profuse, extravagant, lavish, prodigal.

Watchful—cautious, vigilant, careful, circumspect, attentive, observant, wakeful.

Waver—hesitate, vacillate, fluctuate, scruple, to be undetermined.

Way—plan, method, course, manner, system, means, fashion, road, route.

Weak—infirm, feeble, enfeebled, debilitated, enervated.

Wealth—opulence, affluence, riches.

Weakness—debility, feebleness, frailty, infirmity, languor, failing, imbecility, silliness, folly.

Waeariness—languor, lassitude, tediousness, fatigue.

Weary—annoy, distress, harass, jade, tire, vex, perplex, subdue.

Wedding—marriage, nuptials.

Weight—load, burden, heaviness, gravity, importance, signification.

Welcome—desirable, agreeable, grateful, acceptable.

Wherefore—Consequently, accordingly, so, then, thence, hence, therefore.

Whiten—blanch, fade, bleach.

Whole—undivided, complete, entire, perfect, total, sum, uninjured.

Wicked—sinful, guilty, unjust, flagrant, impious, atrocious, criminal, villainous, depraved, outrageous.

Wily—cunning, artful, subtle, crafty.

Wisdom—foresight, prudence, knowledge, understanding.

Withdraw—retreat, recede, retire, take back, go back, retrograde.

Withold—forbear, refrain, refuse, hinder, keep back.

Wonder—astonishment, marvel, surprise, admiration, amazement.

Wonderful—Strange, curious, astonishing, surprising, marvelous, admirable.

Worthy—estimable, deserving, meritorious.

Wretched—unhappy, miserable.

Writer—author, scribe.

Y

Yearly—annually.

Yet—but, however, notwithstanding, still, nevertheless.

Yield—comply, conform, concede, allow, produce, permit, resign, surrender.

Z

Zeal—warmth, ardor, fervor, enthusiasm.

Zalous—concerned, earnest, ardent, fervent, anxious, enthusiastic, warm.