Vague Words Tables
Blinn College – Bryan Writing Center
Spring 2023
Alternatives / Replacements
Accomplish, Complete, Conclude, End, Finalize, Finish, Finish up, Prepare, Ready, Terminate
Repair: Attach, Clinch, Connect, Fasten, Install, Mend, Repair, Secure
Decide/Make Right: Conclude, Correct, Decide, Define, Determine, Direct, Establish, Find a solution,
Organize, Plan for, Settle, Solve, Stabilize
All Words Together: Attach, Clinch, Conclude, Connect, Correct, Decide, Define, Determine, Direct,
Establish, Fasten, Find a solution, Install, Mend, Organize, Plan for, Repair, Settle, Solve, Stabilize, Secure
Communicate: Call, Communicate with, Contact, Talk, Telephone, Write
Evolve/Change: Change into, Come to be, Grow, Transport, Turn into, Transform
Hurt: Aggravate, Agitate, Anger, Annoy, Apprehend, Damage, Disquiet, Exasperate, Harm, Hit, Hurt,
Injure, Irritate, Perturb, Punch, Shoot, Slap, Strike, Unsettle, Wound
Purchase: Acquire, Attain, Buy, Collect, Earn, Excite, Inherit, Obtain, Pick up, Pocket, Purchase, Receive,
Retrieve, Seize, Take
Understand: Comprehend, Fathom, Follow, Hear, Learn, Perceive, Phone, Realize, Understand, Win over
Touch/Inspire: Affect, Arouse, Capture, Catch, Grab, Grasp, Grip, Have an impact on, Hold, Influence,
Make an impression on, Melt, Move, Persuade, Reach, See, Sense, Soften, Stimulate, Stir, Sway, Touch,
With a goal in mind: Achieve, Attain, Become, Benefit, Gain, Profit, Secure, Realize
Accomplishments, Achievements, Acts, Actions, Adventures, Affairs, Articles, Belongings, Circumstances,
Components, Concern, Condition, Contraption, Deed, Design, Detail, Device, Effort, Element, Endeavor,
Enterprise, Entity, Episode, Event, Experience, Facet, Fact, Factor, Feat, Gadget, Gimmick, Goal, Idea,
Incident, Ingredient, Instance, Item, Intent, Job, Matter, Meaning, Measure, Move, Object, Objective,
Occasion, Occurrence, Operation, Organism, Particle, Performance, Point, Proceeding, Purpose,
Reference, Relation, Scheme, Situation, Substance, Task, Tool, Unit, Work
Alarmed, Fearful,
Overwhelmed, Panicked,
Petrified, Terrified
Afraid, Anxious, (Full of) Dread,
Panicked, Panicky, Shaken,
Tense, Worried
Apprehensive, Edgy, Hesitant,
Startled, Surprised,
Uncomfortable, Uneasy
Exasperated, Furious, Hateful,
Hostile, Incensed, Indignant,
Irate, Outraged, Raging
Aggravated, Annoyed, Fuming,
Irked, Irritated, Mad, Offended,
Provoked, Sullen, Sulky, Ticked
Bothered, Displeased, Fret,
Fuss, Hassled, Peeved,
Perturbed
Crushed, Despairing,
Despondent, Hopeless,
Devastated, Distraught,
Gloomy, Grieved, Miserable,
Heartbroken, Heavyhearted,
Cheerless, Dejected,
Disillusioned, Dismayed,
Downcast, Forlorn, Glum, Hurt,
Hurting, Melancholy
Blue, Discouraged,
Disappointed, Down, Low,
Somber, Sorry, Unhappy
Anemic, Ashamed, Depleted,
Decrepit, Exhausted, Frail,
Powerless, Useless
Fragile, Helpless, Inadequate,
Inept, Run down, Sluggish,
Spent, Vulnerable, Worn out
Feeble, Ineffective, Limp, Soft,
Tired, Unable, Weary, Wimpy
Captivated, Ecstatic, Elated,
Excited, Euphoric, Intoxicated,
Joyous, Jubilant, Overjoyed,
Thrilled
Cheerful, Delighted,
Enthusiastic, Gleeful, Hopeful,
Lively, Joyful, Optimistic,
Peppy, Tickled, Upbeat
Blissful, Chipper, Content,
Glad, Jolly, Light, Merry, Perky,
Playful, Pleased, Up
Active, Emphatically, Potent,
Fearless, Forceful, Vigorous
Mighty, Powerful, Unyielding,
Virile
Brave, Confident, Daring,
Hardy, Hefty, Robust, Sound,
Tough
Able, Adequate, Assured,
Capable, Firm, Stable, Steady,
Solid