Vocabulary and Synonyms

An impasse is a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. A deadlock is a perfect synonym.

Contemplative means expressing or involving prolonged thought. Pensive is a synonym that describes being engaged in deep or serious thought.

To console means to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment. Solace is the noun form representing the comfort or consolation received.

Magnanimous means very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. Altruistic is a synonym meaning showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Reciprocate means to respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one. Requite is a synonym meaning to return a favor or feeling.

Terrific means of great size, amount, or intensity, or excellent. Superb is a direct synonym for excellent.

A sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. A toady is a synonym for such a person.

A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. A patron is a synonym for someone who provides such support.

Uniformity means the state or quality of being consistent or identical throughout. While 'consistency' is also related, 'identical' more directly captures the meaning of uniformity - being exactly the same in all parts or aspects.

Insipid means lacking flavor or vigor. Tasteless is a direct synonym.

To deduce is to arrive at a fact or a conclusion by reasoning. Conclude is a synonym for reaching a decision or judgment.

Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. Reverend is a synonym often used for someone deserving of deep respect.

Extol means to praise enthusiastically. Praise is the direct synonym.

Enthusiastic means having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Ardent is a synonym meaning having or characterized by very strong feelings.