{"id":213562,"date":"2019-12-06T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1404196-5286123.cloudwaysapps.com\/india\/gsi_study_guides\/list-50-common-synonyms-improving-your-ielts-score\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:35:19","slug":"list-50-common-synonyms-improving-your-ielts-score","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/list-50-common-synonyms-improving-your-ielts-score\/","title":{"rendered":"A List of Most Important Synonyms to Improve Your IELTS Score"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>International students applying to study in the UK must display a certain level of spoken and written English during the application process. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the most demanded test accepted by all UK universities to check students&#8217; abilities in using English for academic purposes.<\/p>\n<p>IELTS requirements vary from university to university, and students who wish to get into good universities should dedicate proper <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/how-much-time-does-it-take-prepare-ielts-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IELTS preparation time<\/a> and aim for a higher score in IELTS. General average IELTS scores required by universities are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/undergraduate\/\"><strong>Undergraduate degree<\/strong> course<\/a> &#8211; IELTS overall 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/postgraduate\/\"><strong>Postgraduate degree<\/strong> course<\/a> &#8211; IELTS overall 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to prepare for or improve your IELTS score to IELTS band 7-9, visit us or <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">book a free consultation<\/a> call today. Our expert English language support team can take you through all your available options. You&#8217;re in good hands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">Register for free counselling<\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Synonyms for IELTS<\/h2>\n<p>A great way to improve your IELTS score is by improving your IELTS vocabulary. One of the easiest ways to do this is by using synonyms for common words. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing and can be used to replace a word with a better one. Synonyms are of great help in getting a good IELTS score and improving one&#8217;s general vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of synonyms for common words which can help a great deal in getting you a good IELTS score.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">English<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Synonyms for IELTS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Achieve<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Accomplish, Attain, Fulfil, Realise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Amazing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Incredible, Fantastic, Fabulous, Astonishing, Extraordinary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Answer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Respond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Awful<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Terrible, Abominable, Dreadful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Bad<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Evil, Spoiled, Imperfect, Infamous, Dismal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Beautiful<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Gorgeous, Ravishing, Dazzling, Exquisite, Stunning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Begin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Initiate, Commence, Inaugurate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Believe<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Assume, Trust, Presume, Consider true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Big<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Humongous, Substantial, Mammoth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Break<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Rupture, Fracture, Shatter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Calm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Serene, Peace, Tranquil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Change<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Alter, Modify, Adjust, Transform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Come<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Approach, Arrive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Common<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Widespread, Prevalent, Frequent, Typical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Consider<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Contemplate, Assess, Evaluate, Reflect on<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Cool<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Chilly, Frosty, Icy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Cut<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Chop, Slash, Slit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Dangerous<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Hazardous, Risky, Precarious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Decide<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Determine, Settle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Definite<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Certain, Positive, Obvious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Delicious<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Savoury, Titbit, Delectable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Describe<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Portray, Characterise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Destroy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Difference<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Disagreement, Inequity, Dissimilarity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Dull<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Boring, Uninteresting, Monotonous, Humdrum, Dreary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">End<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Terminate, Conclude, Cessation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Explain<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Elaborate, Interpret<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Fall<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Drop, Descend, Topple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Famous<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Well-known, Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Fast<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Quick, Rapid, Hasty, Snappy, Swift<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Fat<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Stout, Corpulent, Chubby, Bulky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Funny<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Amusing, Humorous, Droll, Hilarious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Get<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Procure, Gather<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Excellent, Fine, Wonderful, Superior, Gracious, Superb, Splendid, Genuine, Sterling, Top-notch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Great<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Happy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Pleased, Delighted, Elated, Joyful, Ecstatic, Jubilant, Jaunty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Hate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Despise, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Have<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Possess, Own, Acquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Help<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Aid, Assist, Support, Encourage, Relieve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Hide<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Conceal, Cover, Mask, Veil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Idea<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Thought, Concept, Notion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Important<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Necessary, Vital, Critical, Indispensable, Valuable, Essential, Notable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Improve<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Enhance, Advance, Upgrade, Refine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Increase<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Rise, Escalate, Boost, Amplify<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Interesting<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Fascinating, Engaging, Spirited, Intriguing, Gripping, Enthralling, Captivating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Issue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Matter, Concern, Topic, Dispute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Little<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Tiny, Diminutive, Exiguous, Dinky, Cramped<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Look<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Gaze, Glance, Peek, Glimpse, Stare, Leer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Love<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Like, Admire, Fancy, Care for, Adore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Make<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Create, Originate, Invent, Construct, Manufacture, Produce, Compose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Move<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Plod, Creep, Crawl, Drag, Toddle, Shuffle, Trot, Lumber, Meander<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Neat<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Orderly, Tidy, Trim, Natty, Smart, Elegant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">New<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Unique, Modern, Current, Recent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Old<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Feeble, Ancient, Aged, Veteran, Mature, Primitive, Stale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Place<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Draw, Map, Diagram, Procedure, Method, Blueprint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Problem<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; 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