the correct word is are. to answer the question no a synonym mean the same you can remember this because synonym starts with s like same if that helps
Synonyms
The synonyms include amiable, friendly, or agreeable.
sensitive
indifferent.
Friendly, Talkative,
sensitive, affected by, susceptible, hypersensitive
Polite, friendly
sensitive, irritable, risky, delicate
Synonyms of matey are: friendly, amiable, amicableAntonyms of matey are: unfriendly, hostile
in a civil manner in a friendly manner with a friendly tone
Delicate, impressionable, nervous, tense, touchy, or perceptive. Those words mean sensitive.
loving, friendly, attached, devoted, kind