English synonyms
Hi natives!
I want to improve my English vocabulary.
For example, I saw on a website that the word "wipe" has a lot of synonyms.
I often see that on this website there are words that are not much often/frequently used.
I would like to know which words among the following words, which words are commonly used and the different meanings of each one:
wipe, rub, clean, dry, dust, mop, clear, wash, swab, soak up, <em>obliterate,</em> sop up, towel, sweep
<em>obliterate stands out like a sore thumb in this list as not quite belonging. the remainder are presumably somone's idea of synonyms for the verb 'to clean' or such. Assuming all are verbs, I think both towel and clear may need verbal phrase forms such as 'clear away' or 'clear the decks' 'towel down'. Any and all of them may be used quite commonly - they are pretty well everyday words.</em>
If you don't want to give me a lot of explanation you could say me only which words are used, which one you prefer to use and wich is your country.