Intermediate English XI Synonyms The Hollow Men (T.S.Elliot)
Hollow: empty from inside, not solid, worthless, artificial, unreal fake, bogus.
Stuffed: filled, packed
lean: to rely for support, bend forward, incline.
Headpieces: brains, intelligence, rationality, wisdom, dense.
Straw: dry streams of wheat, husk, hay, grass.
Dried: dehydrated, deaden.
Whisper: soft voices, murmur mutter, speak gently.
Quiet: silent, hushed, muffled, inaudible, low.
Meaningless: senseless, pointless, cold, absurd, unintelligence.
Cellar: storeroom, basement, underground room, storage.
Form: figure, geometry.
Shade: shadow.
Paralyzed: disabled, lame, crippled, impotent.
Gesture: signal, mime, motion, wave, movement.
Motion movement, move.
Crossed: departed, left the world.
Direst eyes: steady eyes, constructive approach, set goals.
Lost: missing, gone, misplaced.
Violent: ambitious, enthusiastic, desirous, fiery, zealous, anger, keen.
Souls: spirit, psyche.
Alas: used to express sadness, woe, agony.
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