Easier English Basic Synonyms

observe
to watch something with a lot of attention
Scientists observed the behaviour of the animals for several days.
stare
to look at someone or something for a long time
She stared sadly out of the window at the rain.
Antonyms:
ignore
not to notice someone or something deliberately
overlook
not to notice something
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weak
adjective
Synonyms: weak, feeble, frail, unhealthy
Antonyms: strong, healthy
Synonyms:
weak
not well and strong
After his illness he is still very weak.
feeble
physically weak, especially because of illness or age
He gave a feeble wave with his left hand. 
쑗
 The voice on the phone sounded
feeble.
frail
physically weak, especially because of age
His grandmother is now rather frail.
unhealthy
not healthy, especially often ill
All their children are quite unhealthy. 
쑗
 I thought her face was an
unhealthy colour.
Antonyms:
strong
having good health and strength
healthy
not ill, or not often ill
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wet
adjective
Synonyms: wet, damp, moist, soaking, waterlogged
Antonym: dry
Synonyms:
wet
covered in water or other liquid
She forgot her umbrella and got wet walking back from the shops. 
쑗
 The
chair’s all wet where he knocked over his beer.
damp
slightly wet
She’d just had a shower and her hair was still damp. 
쑗
 The cellar has cold
damp walls.
moist
slightly wet, often in a pleasant way
To clean the oven, just wipe it with a moist cloth. 
쑗
 The cake should be
moist, not too dry.