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. Obdurate…stubborn
   
   
   
2. Obese…fat
   
   
   
3. Oblivion…forgetfulness
   
   
   
4. Obsequious…cringing
   
   
   
5. Obstreperous…noisy
   
   
   
6. Occidental…western
   
   
   
7. Oecumenical…universal
   
   
   
8. Oleaginous…oily
   
   
   
9. Opprobrium…disgrace
   
   
   
10. Opulent…rich
    
    
    
11. Oriental…eastern
    
    
    
12. Oriental…eastern
    
    
    
13. Orison…prayer
    
    
    
14. Oscillate…waver
    
    
    
15. Osculate…kiss
    
    
    
16. Osseous…bony

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