Small Words for Big Words Index


This section has been put into this site simply to provide mental recreation on Small Words and to help those who are interested in word games. It is well to emphasize, however, that it is generally better to use the Small Words rather than the big words both in speaking and in writing.


Big Words…Small Words

1. Malediction…curse
   
   
   
2. Manacle…handcuff
   
   
   
3. Masticate…chew
   
   
   
4. Matrimony…marriage
   
   
   
5. Mendacious…untruthful
   
   
   
6. Mendacity…falsehood
   
   
   
7. Mendicant…beggar
   
   
   
8. Merchandise…goods
   
   
   
9. Minacious…threatening
   
   
   
10. Minauderie…affectation
    
    
    
11. Miscellaneous…mixed
    
    
    
12. Missive…letter
    
    
    
13. Moiety…Half
    
    
    
14. Mucedinous …mouldy
    
    
    
15. Mucilage…gum
    
    
    
16. Mundane…worldly
    
    
    
17. Munificent…liberal
    
    
    
18. Myriad…countless

It is generally better to use the Small Words rather than the big words both in speaking and in writing.