BSCS Combined Bank Job Vocabulary 1500+ [BCS, PSC, BANK JOB, Admission, Primary]

 

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1.     Abate (v) - Subside, lessen, become moderated.

®   Synonyms: subside, diminish, decrease, wane, moderate.

®   Antonyms: intensify, escalate.

 

2.     Aberrant (adj) - Deviating from what is normal or expected.

®   Synonyms: abnormal, anomalous, deviant, atypical, untypical.

®   Antonyms: normal, typical, conformity.

 

3.     Abeyance (n) - Temporary cessation or suspension.

®   Synonyms: suspension, interruption, lapse, dormancy, inactivity.

 

4.     Abject (adj) - Completely without pride or dignity; degraded.

®   Synonyms: wretched, hopeless, pitiful, miserable, despicable.

®   Antonyms: proud, noble, dignified.

 

5.     Ablution (n) - The act of washing oneself (often used for religious cleansing).

®   Synonyms: washing, bathing, scrubbing, cleansing, purification.

 

6.     Abnegate (v) - Give up or deny something you want or value for moral reasons.

®   Synonyms: deny, refuse, renounce, abstain, forego.

®   Antonyms: allow, accept, permit.                        

 

7.     Abominate (v) - Feel or regard with great loathing, abhorrence, or disgust.

®   Synonyms: detest, hate, loathe, despise, execrate.

®   Antonyms: adore, cherish, treasure.

 

8.     Abrade (v) - Rub or wear something away by friction or erosion.

®   Synonyms: erode, scrape, wear away, grind down, graze.

®   Antonyms: smoothen, polish.

 

9.     Abrogate (v) - Repeal or abolish a law or agreement by authority.

®   Synonyms: repeal, revoke, rescind, cancel, invalidate.

®   Antonyms: enact, impose, establish.

 

10. Abscond (v) - Leave hurriedly and secretly to avoid arrest or prosecution.

®   Synonyms: flee, escape, bolt, decamp, disappear.

®   Antonyms: remain, stay. 

 

11. Abstemious (adj) - Moderate, sparing, or restrained with regard to indulgence of one's appetites.

®   Synonyms: temperate, restrained, sparing, moderate, sober.

®   Antonyms: gluttonous, greedy, ravenous.

 

12. Abstracted (adj) - Theorizing without a practical purpose; lacking connection to reality.

®   Synonyms: theoretical, philosophical, hypothetical, conceptual, metaphysical.

®   Antonyms: concrete, practical.

 

13. Abstruse (adj) - Difficult to comprehend; obscure.

®   Synonyms: obscure, arcane, cryptic, enigmatic, ambiguous.

®   Antonyms: clear, simple, obvious.                         https://basicbangla777.blogspot.com/

 

14. Abundant (adj) - Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

®   Synonyms: plentiful, copious, ample, profuse, bountiful.

®   Antonyms: scarce, rare, insufficient.

 

15. Accede (v) - Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

®   Synonyms: consent, acquiesce, yield, agree, concede.

®   Antonyms: deny, refuse, protest.

 

16. Accentuate (v) - Make more noticeable or prominent.

®   Synonyms: emphasize, highlight, underline, stress, intensify.

®   Antonyms: downplay, minimize.

 

17. Accessible (adj) - Easily approached, entered, or obtained.

®   Synonyms: obtainable, reachable, ready, available, attainable.

®   Antonyms: remote, unavailable, out of reach.

 

18. Accost (v) - Approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.

®   Synonyms: approach, confront, challenge, stop, obstruct.

®   Antonyms: avoid, welcome.

 

19. Accretion (n) - The process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup.

®   Synonyms: accumulation, growth, increase, addition, gain.

®   Antonyms: decrease, reduction, erosion.

 

20. Acculturate (v) - Assimilate a different culture; adapt to a new environment.

®   Synonyms: assimilate, absorb, integrate, adapt, familiarize.

®   Antonyms: isolate, seclude, alienate.

 

21. Accumulate (v) - Gather or collect something, typically gradually over time.

®   Synonyms: gather, collect, store, amass, stockpile.

®   Antonyms: disperse, distribute, spend. 

 

22. Acquiesce (v) - Agree without protesting, acquiescing means giving silent consent.

®   Synonyms: agree, accept, consent, yield, comply.

®   Antonyms: disagree, oppose, resist.

 

23. Acquit (v) - Free or clear someone of blame or a charge.

®   Synonyms: absolve, exonerate, exculpate, vindicate, discharge.

®   Antonyms: convict, condemn, charge. 

 

24. Acrid (adj) - Sharp and unpleasantly bitter in taste or smell.

®   Synonyms: pungent, harsh, acerbic, tart, vinegary.

®   Antonyms: mild, fragrant, sweet.

 

25. Acrimonious (adj) - Angry, bitter, or contentious.

®   Synonyms: bitter, rancorous, hateful, virulent, venomous.

®   Antonyms: cordial, amiable, friendly.

 

26. Actuate (v) - Motivate or incite someone to do something.

®   Synonyms: motivate, move, drive, impel, prompt.

®   Antonyms: deter, restrain, discourage.

 

27. Acumen (n) - Keenness of judgment or insight.

®   Synonyms: acuteness, insight, perception, discernment, judgement.

®   Antonyms: obtuseness, ignorance.

 

28. Adapt (v) - Become adjusted to new conditions or modify behavior accordingly.

®   Synonyms: adjust, acclimate, accommodate, attune, orient.

®   Antonyms: resist, disagree, oppose.

 

29. Adept (adj) - Very skilled or proficient at something.

®   Synonyms: expert, masterful, virtuoso, accomplished, consummate.

®   Antonyms: inept, incompetent, unskilled.

 

30. Adhere (v) - Stick fast or cleave; cling or hold together.

®   Synonyms: stick, bond, cling, attach, hold fast.

®   Antonyms: separate, detach, loosen.

 

31. Admonish (v) - Reprimand or urge someone to do something.

®   Synonyms: warn, exhort, advise, caution, reprove.

®   Antonyms: praise, recommend, approve.

 

32. Adorn (v) - Make more beautiful; decorate or embellish artistically.

®   Synonyms: decorate, ornament, embellish, beautify, garnish.

®   Antonyms: deface, mar, spoil.

 

33. Adroit (adj) - Skillful, clever, or resourceful, typically in handling situations.

®   Synonyms: dexterous, deft, nimble, agile, adept.

®   Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept.

 

34. Adulterate (v) - Render something poorer in quality by adding inferior materials.

®   Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, taint, debase, defile.

®   Antonyms: purify, refine, enrich.

 

35. Adumbrate (v) - Give a sketchy outline of something; outline vaguely.

®   Synonyms: outline, sketch, shadow, trace, foreshadow.

 

36. Adventitious (adj) - Added or accruing extraneously; not inherent or intrinsic.

®   Synonyms: external, extrinsic, extraneous, supplementary, acquired.

®   Antonyms: innate, inherent, intrinsic.

 

37. Adverse (adj) - Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.

®   Synonyms: unfavorable, inauspicious, disastrous, ruinous, detrimental.

®   Antonyms: favorable, advantageous, beneficial.

 

38. Advocate (v) - Publicly support or suggest an idea or course of action.

®   Synonyms: support, endorse, champion, campaign for, argue for.

®   Antonyms: oppose, protest, criticize.

 

39. Aesthetic (adj) - Concerned with beauty and the appreciation of beauty.

®   Synonyms: artistic, pleasing, attractive, stylish, elegant.

®   Antonyms: unaesthetic, utilitarian.

 

40. Affable (adj) - Friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to.

®   Synonyms: amiable, genial, congenial, approachable, warm.

®   Antonyms: unfriendly, disagreeable, aloof.

 

41. Affectation (n) - Behavior designed to impress others.

®   Synonyms: pretense, mannerism, artificiality, pretension, ostentation.

®   Antonyms: genuineness, naturalness.

 

42. Affinity (n) - A spontaneous liking or sympathy for someone or something.

®   Synonyms: rapport, sympathy, empathy, accord, harmony.

®   Antonyms: aversion, hostility, dislike.

 

43. Afflict (v) - Cause physical or mental pain.

®   Synonyms: trouble, plague, torment, burden, beset.

®   Antonyms: relieve, soothe, please, delight.

 

44. Affluent (adj) - Wealthy or well off financially.

®   Synonyms: rich, wealthy, prosperous, opulent, well-to-do.

®   Antonyms: poor, needy, impoverished.

 

45. Affront (n) - An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

®   Synonyms: insult, slight, indignity, outrage, offense.

®   Antonyms: compliment, praise, honor.

 

46. Aggrandize (v) - Make something seem more impressive than it really is.

®   Synonyms: exaggerate, embellish, overstate, magnify, amplify.

®   Antonyms: minimize, downplay, understate.

 

47. Aghast (adj) - filled with horror or shock.

®   Synonyms: horrified, appalled, shocked, startled dismayed.

®   Antonyms: calm, cheerful, collected.

 

48. Agile (adj) - Quick, nimble, and able to think on one's feet.

®   Synonyms: nimble, lithe, spry, active, lively.

®   Antonyms: clumsy, stiff, lethargic.

 

49. Agnostic (adj) - Unsure about the existence or non-existence of God.

®   Synonyms: skeptical, doubtful, questioning, ambivalent, indecisive.

®   Antonyms: faithful, dogmatic, zealous.

 

50. Alacrity (n) - Brisk speed or cheerful promptness.

®   Synonyms: eagerness, vigor, liveliness, enthusiasm, zeal.

®   Antonyms: reluctance, dread, slowness.

 

51. Alcove (n) - A recess or partly enclosed extension connected to a larger room.

®   Synonyms: nook, inglenook, niche, cubby, enclosure.

 

52. Alchemy (n) - A process by which paradoxical results are achieved or incompatible elements are integrated.

®   Synonyms: magic, sorcery, wizardry, enchantment, transmutation.

 

53. Alleviate (v) - Make unpleasant feelings less intense.

®   Synonyms: relieve, ease, mitigate, allay, assuage.

®   Antonyms: aggravate, intensify, exacerbate.

 

54. Allude (v) - Suggest indirectly by reference.

®   Synonyms: hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, indicate.

®   Antonyms: state directly, spell out.

 

55. Alloy (v) - Lower the value or quality of something by adding something inferior.

®   Synonyms: adulterate, debase, contaminate, pollute, spoil.

®   Antonyms: refine, perfect, distill, purify.

 

56. Alloy (n) - A metal made from combining two or more other metals.

®   Synonyms: amalgam, blend, composite, compound, fusion.

 

57. Altruism (n) - Unselfish concern for the well-being of others.

®   Synonyms: selflessness, philanthropy, humanitarianism, charitableness, generosity.

®   Antonyms: selfishness, egotism, self-absorption.

 

58. Amalgamate (v) - Combine or unite to form a single entity.

®   Synonyms: combine, merge, unite, blend, coalesce.

®   Antonyms: separate, divide, part, split.

 

59. Ambiguous (adj) - Open to more than one interpretation.

®   Synonyms: uncertain, unsure, equivocal, cryptic, enigmatic.

®   Antonyms: clear, unequivocal, explicit.

 

60. Ambivalent (adj) - Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

®   Synonyms: uncertain, unsure, undecided, doubtful, torn.

®   Antonyms: certain, resolute, decisive.

 

61. Ameliorate (v) - Make defective things better or more tolerable.

®   Synonyms: better, help, elevate, enhance, enrich.

®   Antonyms: worsen, obstruct, deteriorate. 

 

62. Amorphous (adj) - Shapeless, without a clearly defined form.

®   Synonyms: shapeless, formless, undefinable, unclassifiable, jellylike.

®   Antonyms: well-defined, structured, definite.

 

63. Amorous (adj) - Feeling or showing love, especially sexual attraction.

®   Synonyms: loving, passionate, ardent, affectionate, lustful.

®   Antonyms: reserved, aloof, detached, cold.

 

64. Amortize (v) - Gradually pay off a debt by means of regular payments.

®   Synonyms: pay off, liquidate, repay, redeem, write off.

 

65. Ample (adj) - Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

®   Synonyms: abundant, sufficient, plenty, copious, generous.

®   Antonyms: scarce, insufficient, meager.

 

66. Amplify (v) - Enlarge or expand something, especially information or sound.

®   Synonyms: intensify, elevate, increase, augment, enhance.

®   Antonyms: reduce, downplay, shorten, decrease.

 

67. Analgesic (n) - A drug that relieves pain.

®   Synonyms: painkiller, pain reliever, anodyne, sedative, opiate.

 

68. Analogous (adj) - Comparable in certain respects.

®   Synonyms: similar, comparable, equivalent, parallel, correspondent.

®   Antonyms: different, contrasting, opposing.

 

69. Anarchist (n) - A person who believes society can function without government and opposes established authority.

®   Synonyms: rebel, revolutionist, partisan, dissenter, insurgent.

 

70. Anathema (n) - Something greatly disliked, loathed or reviled.

®   Synonyms: curse, bane, threat, nuisance, plague.

®   Antonyms: blessing, benefit, boon.

 

71. Ancillary (adj) - Providing support to the primary activities or operation of an organization.

®   Synonyms: auxiliary, supplementary, secondary, supporting, assisting.

®   Antonyms: main, primary, principal.

 

72. Animosity (n) - Strong hostility or ill feeling.

®   Synonyms: hostility, antagonism, antipathy, resentment, enmity.

®   Antonyms: affection, fondness, kindness.

 

73. Anodyne (adj) - Calming or soothing pain or distress.

®   Synonyms: soothing, alleviating, assuaging, comforting, mollifying.

®   Antonyms: distressing, irritating, exacerbating.

 

74. Anomalous (adj) - Deviating from what is standard, normal or expected.

®   Synonyms: abnormal, atypical, unusual, out of the ordinary, eccentric.

®   Antonyms: normal, typical, standard, usual.

 

75. Anthropomorphic (adj) - Attributing human form or characteristics to something non-human.

®   Synonyms: personified, humanized, personalized, anthropomorphized.

 

76. Antipathy (n) - A deep dislike or aversion.

®   Synonyms: animosity, antagonism, hostility, loathing, animus.

®   Antonyms: affinity, fondness, attraction.

 

77. Antithetical (adj) - Directly opposed or contrasted.

®   Synonyms: opposite, opposing, opposing, contrasting, clashing.

®   Antonyms: identical, similar, corresponding.

 

78. Apathy (n) - Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something.

®   Synonyms: indifference, detachment, disinterest, lethargy, lassitude.

®   Antonyms: concern, caring, zeal, passion.

 

79. Aphetic (adj) - Relating to a gradual and progressive loss of function or ability.

®   Synonyms: decreasing, diminishing, fading, failing, deteriorating.

®   Antonyms: growing, increasing, strengthening.

 

80. Aplomb (n) - Self-confidence or assurance, especially in demanding situations.

®   Synonyms: poise, composure, equanimity, presence of mind, coolness.

®   Antonyms: uncertainty, nervousness, anxiety.

 

81. Apocryphal (adj) - Doubtful authenticity; possibly not true or invented.

®   Synonyms: fictitious, fabricated, spurious, false, untruthful.

®   Antonyms: authentic, verified, genuine, real.

 

82. Apoplexy (n) - Sudden loss of consciousness or muscle control from ruptured or blocked blood vessels to the brain.

®   Synonyms: seizure, stroke, shock, faint.

 

83. Apostate (n) - One who abandons long-held religious or political convictions.

®   Synonyms: defector, deserter, turncoat, betrayer, recreant.

®   Antonyms: adherent, disciple, follower.

 

84. Apotheosis (n) - Elevation to divine status; glorification.

®   Synonyms: exaltation, glorification, canonization, sanctification, beatification.

®   Antonyms: degradation, demotion, condemnation.

 

85. Appall (v) - Shock or horrify someone.

®   Synonyms: horrify, shock, outrage, dismay, disgust.

®   Antonyms: satisfy, comfort, soothe, please.

 

86. Appellation (n) - A name, title, or descriptive term for someone or something.

®   Synonyms: name, title, designation, epithet, label.

 

87. Appease (v) - Pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands.

®   Synonyms: pacify, conciliate, propitiate, assuage, mollify.

®   Antonyms: annoy, provoke, antagonize.

 

88. Apprise (v) - Inform or tell someone.

®   Synonyms: inform, notify, advise, enlighten, update.

®   Antonyms: deceive, delude, mislead.

 

89. Approbation (n) - Official approval or praise.

®   Synonyms: approval, endorsement, sanction, acclaim, commendation.

®   Antonyms: condemnation, criticism, censure.

 

90. Appropriate (v) - Take something for one's own use, typically without permission.

®   Synonyms: seize, commandeer, arrogate, expropriate, confiscate.

®   Antonyms: return, relinquish.

 

91. Appurtenance (n) - Something added or obtained to an entity after its initial conception.

®   Synonyms: addition, accessory, annex, appendix, adjunct.

 

92. Aptitude (n) - Natural ability to do something.

®   Synonyms: capability, potential, capacity, competence, talent.

®   Antonyms: incapability, ineptness, incompetence.

 

93. Arbitrary (adj) - Based on one's own will or judgment; not based on reason.

®   Synonyms: capricious, impulsive, random, subjective, unpredictable.

®   Antonyms: logical, reasoned, rational, methodical.

 

94. Arbitrary (adj) - Based on one's own will or judgment; not based on reason.

®   Synonyms: capricious, impulsive, random, subjective, unpredictable.

®   Antonyms: logical, reasoned, rational, methodical.

 

95. Arboreal (adj) - Relating to or resembling a tree.

®   Synonyms: treelike, branching, bushy, leafy, forested.

 

96. Arcane (adj) - Understood by only a few; mysterious or secret.

®   Synonyms: esoteric, cryptic, obscure, recondite, enigmatic.

®   Antonyms: common, ordinary, clear.

 

97. Archaic (adj) - Very old or outdated.

®   Synonyms: obsolete, antiquated, outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned.

®   Antonyms: modern, contemporary, current.

 

98. Ardent (adj) - Showing strong enthusiasm or devotion.

®   Synonyms: passionate, intense, fervent, zealous, vehement.

®   Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, lukewarm.

 

99. Arduous (adj) - Need great effort or labor; difficult.

®   Synonyms: strenuous, taxing, onerous, grueling, laborious.

®   Antonyms: easy, effortless, simple.

 

100. Aristocracy (n) - The highest social class.

®   Synonyms: nobility, elite, upper class, peerage, gentry.

 

101. Artifice (n) - Clever trick or stratagem used to deceive, gain advantage, or achieve a goal.

®   Synonyms: trick, ruse, subterfuge, ploy, machination.

®   Antonyms: honesty, sincerity.

 

102. Artless (adj) - Without cunning, deception, or guile; naive.

®   Synonyms: ingenuous, innocent, guileless, trusting, candid.

®   Antonyms: cunning, calculating, shrewd. 

 

103. Ascetic (adj) - Practicing self-denial for religious reasons.

®   Synonyms: austere, self-denying, abstinent, monastic, hermitic.

®   Antonyms: indulgent, hedonistic, voluptuary.

 

104. Asinine (adj) - Extremely stupid or foolish.

®   Synonyms: foolish, stupid, dumb, silly, inane.

®   Antonyms: intelligent, thoughtful, wise.

 

105. Askance (adv) - With suspicion, disapproval or distrust.

®   Synonyms: suspiciously, disapprovingly, skeptically, cynically, dubiously.

®   Antonyms: approvingly, favorably, warmly.

 

106. Askew (adj) - Turned or twisted toward one side.

®   Synonyms: crooked, awry, lopsided, tilted, slanted.

®   Antonyms: aligned, straight, even.

 

107. Asperity (n) - Harshness of tone or manner.

®   Synonyms: harshness, severity, sharpness, acerbity, keenness.

®   Antonyms: mildness, pleasantness, gentleness.

 

108. Aspersion (n) - A damaging or derogatory remark; slander.

®   Synonyms: accusation, slander, calumny, smear, disparagement.

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim, tribute.

 

109. Assail (v) - Attack violently or criticize strongly.

®   Synonyms: attack, assault, accost, charge, assail.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, approve.

 

110. Assent (v) - Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

®   Synonyms: agree to, accept, comply with, accede to, concur with.

®   Antonyms: deny, protest, dissent.

 

111. Assiduous (adj) - Showing great care, effort, and perseverance.

®   Synonyms: diligent, sedulous, dedicated, hard-working, painstaking.

®   Antonyms: lazy, irresponsible, negligent.

 

112. Assuage (v) - Make unpleasant feelings less intense.

®   Synonyms: relieve, ease, allay, mitigate, alleviate.

®   Antonyms: intensify, aggravate, exacerbate.

 

113. Astute (adj) - Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

®   Synonyms: shrewd, sharp, perceptive, discerning, perceptive.

®   Antonyms: naive, obtuse, foolish.

 

114. Asunder (adv) - Into separate parts or pieces; apart.

®   Synonyms: apart, separately, away from each other, independently.

®   Antonyms: together, collected, unified.

 

115. Atone (v) - Make amends or reparation for an offense or a wrongdoing.

®   Synonyms: expiate, make amends, make reparations, apologize, make restitution.

 

116. Atrophy (v) - Wither or deteriorate due to disuse or lack of nourishment.

®   Synonyms: decay, decline, waste away, wither, shrivel.

®   Antonyms: develop, strengthen, grow.

 

117. Attenuate (v) - Weaken or reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

®   Synonyms: weaken, diminish, lessen, reduce, water down.

®   Antonyms: intensify, exacerbate, compound, magnify.

 

118. Attest (v) - Provide or serve as clear evidence of.

®   Synonyms: testify to, affirm, confirm, substantiate, corroborate.

®   Antonyms: deny, dispute, refute.

 

119. Attrition (n) - Gradual reduction in numbers or strength because of constant stress.

®   Synonyms: erosion, wearing down, grinding down, crumbling, decay.

®   Antonyms: increase, growth, replenishment.

 

120. Audacious (adj) - Recklessly bold or daring.

®   Synonyms: daring, bold, fearless, intrepid, daring.

®   Antonyms: timid, shy, modest, cautious.

 

121. Augment (v) - Make something greater by adding to it.

®   Synonyms: increase, supplement, enhance, boost, elevate.

®   Antonyms: decrease, diminish, lessen, reduce.

 

122. Auspicious (adj) - Conducive to success; favorable.

®   Synonyms: favorable, fortunate, beneficial, propitious, encouraging.

®   Antonyms: unfavorable, inauspicious, disastrous, ruinous.

 

123. Austere (adj) - Stern, strict, and repressing self-indulgence.

®   Synonyms: severe, stern, strict, ascetic, rigorous.

®   Antonyms: lenient, indulgent, relaxed, luxurious.

 

124. Autonomous (adj) - Independent, self-governing.

®   Synonyms: independent, sovereign, self-governing, autonomous, liberty.

®   Antonyms: dependent, subordinate, constrained.

 

125. Autonomy (n) - The right or condition of self-government or independence.

®   Synonyms: independence, sovereignty, self-government, self-rule, home rule.

®   Antonyms: subordination, reliance, dependence.

 

126. Auxiliary (adj) - Providing supplementary or additional help and support.

®   Synonyms: supplementary, secondary, supporting, additive, ancillary.

®   Antonyms: primary, main, principal, essential.

 

127. Avarice (n) - Greed for wealth or possessions.

®   Synonyms: greed, acquisitiveness, cupidity, covetousness, rapacity.

®   Antonyms: generosity, selflessness, munificence.

 

128. Aversion (n) - A strong dislike or disinclination.

®   Synonyms: dislike, distaste, abhorrence, loathing, antipathy.

®   Antonyms: liking, inclination, fondness.

 

129. Axiom (n) - A statement or proposition regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

®   Synonyms: postulate, principle, law, rule, truism.

 

130. Bacchanalian (adj) - Engaging in drunken revelry; unrestrained, wild.

®   Synonyms: drunken, rowdy, wild, debauched, uninhibited.

®   Antonyms: sober, reserved, abstaining.

 

131. Badger (v) - Harass or urge persistently.

®   Synonyms: pester, nag, harass, hound, hassle.

®   Antonyms: avoid, ignore, neglect.

 

132. Balk (v) - Hesitate or be unwilling to accept or do something.

®   Synonyms: hesitate, demur, scruple, flinch, shy away.

®   Antonyms: consent, acquiesce, agree. 

 

133. Banal (adj) - Lacking originality; trite or obvious.

®   Synonyms: trite, obvious, commonplace, vapid, mundane.

®   Antonyms: original, creative, novel, fresh.

 

134. Bane (n) - Something that causes misery, distress, or death.

®   Synonyms: affliction, curse, plague, ruin, ruin.

®   Antonyms: blessing, benefit, help, boon.

 

135. Bastion (n) - An institution, place, or person strongly defending a particular way of life or set of beliefs.

®   Synonyms: stronghold, fortress, bulwark, rampart, sentinel.

 

136. Bawdy (adj) - Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.

®   Synonyms: ribald, risqué, naughty, dirty, indecent.

®   Antonyms: decent, refined, respectable.

 

137. Beatify (v) - Make blissfully happy.

®   Synonyms: delight, elate, enrapture, enthrall, exhilarate.

®   Antonyms: sadden, depress, upset.

 

138. Bedlam (n) - A scene of madness, chaos or extreme confusion.

®   Synonyms: uproar, pandemonium, mayhem, havoc, tumult.

 

139. Beguile (v) - Charm or enchant someone in a deceptive way.

®   Synonyms: charm, enchant, captivate, seduce, lure.

®   Antonyms: disenchant, deter, repel.

 

140. Behemoth (n) - Something of monstrous size or power.

®   Synonyms: monster, giant, colossus, mammoth, leviathan.

®   Antonyms: midget, miniature, shrimp, dwarf.

 

141. Belabor (v) - Explain or go over excessively or repeatedly.

®   Synonyms: dwell on, harp on, expound on, pontificate on, pound away at.

®   Antonyms: gloss over, skim over, briefly mention.

 

142. Belligerent (adj) - Hostile and aggressive.

®   Synonyms: aggressive, antagonistic, pugnacious, combative, truculent.

®   Antonyms: peaceful, cooperative, friendly.

 

143. Bemused (adj) - Puzzled, bewildered, thoughtful, lost in thought.

®   Synonyms: puzzled, perplexed, bewildered, confused, distracted.

®   Antonyms: composed, focused, certain.

 

144. Benediction (n) - Utterance conveying divine favor or blessing.

®   Synonyms: blessing, grace, prayer, boon, consecration.

®   Antonyms: condemnation, curse, malediction.

 

145. Benefactor (n) - A person who helps or does good to others, especially by giving money.

®   Synonyms: patron, backer, sponsor, supporter, donor.

®   Antonyms: detractor, adversary.

 

146. Benevolent (adj) - Well meaning; kindly.

®   Synonyms: humane, compassionate, generous, philanthropic, charitable.

®   Antonyms: malevolent, malicious, spiteful. 

 

147. Benign (adj) - Gentle and kind.

®   Synonyms: kindly, benevolent, humane, compassionate, tender.

®   Antonyms: harsh, malignant, malevolent.

 

148. Bent (adj) - Determined to do or have something.

®   Synonyms: resolved, determined, hell-bent, persistent, insistent.

®   Antonyms: flexible, uncertain, wavering.

 

149. Berate (v) - Scold or criticize angrily.

®   Synonyms: scold, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, lambaste.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, applaud.

 

150. Besiege (v) - Surround and attack a place where people are trapped.

®   Synonyms: surround, beset, storm, blockade, assault.

®   Antonyms: liberate, free.

 

151. Besmirch (v) - Damage the good name and reputation of someone.

®   Synonyms: slander, defame, vilify, malign, smear.

®   Antonyms: praise, glorify, exalt.

 

152. Bête noire (n) - A thing or person particularly disliked.

®   Synonyms: pet peeve, bugbear, nemesis, thorn in one's side, nightmare.

®   Antonyms: favorite, preference, treasured thing.

 

153. Bicker (v) - Argue about petty or trivial matters.

®   Synonyms: quarrel, squabble, nitpick, spat, feud.

®   Antonyms: agree, concur, see eye to eye.

 

154. Bifurcate (v) - Divide into two branches or parts.

®   Synonyms: split, divide, fork, diverge, separate.

®   Antonyms: unite, join, converge, fuse.

 

155. Bilious (adj) - Irritable, peevish or ill-tempered.

®   Synonyms: irritable, choleric, splenetic, temperamental, dyspeptic.

®   Antonyms: even-tempered, cheerful, good-natured.

 

156. Blatant (adj) - Offensively or vulgarly obvious.

®   Synonyms: brazen, flagrant, conspicuous, boorish loud.

®   Antonyms: inconspicuous, subtle, discreet.

 

157. Blemish (v) - Mar or spoil the appearance or quality of something.

®   Synonyms: mar, damage, impair, tarnish, stain.

®   Antonyms: enhance, perfect, refine, improve.

 

158. Blighted (adj) - Affected adversely as if by disease or damaged severely.

®   Synonyms: afflicted, blasted, infected, withered, diseased.

 

159. Bliss (n) - Extreme happiness and contentment.

®   Synonyms: joy, delight, euphoria, elation, rapture.

®   Antonyms: agony, misery, sadness, grief.

 

160. Blithe (adj) - Carefree and lighthearted.

®   Synonyms: sunny, enthusiastic, gleeful, jovial, cheerful.

®   Antonyms: grim, gloomy, dour, melancholy.

 

161. Bloviate (v) - Talk at length in a pompous or boastful manner.

®   Synonyms: jabber, ramble, rant, declaim, pontificate.

 

162. Blunder (v) - Make a stupid or careless mistake.

®   Synonyms: mistake, error, slip-up, gaffe, oversight.

®   Antonyms: succeed, accomplish.

 

163. Blurt (v) - Utter abruptly and impulsively, without prior thought.

®   Synonyms: blurt out, burst out with, exclaim.

 

164. Bode (v) - Be an omen of a particular outcome.

®   Synonyms: portend, presage, augur, promise, foreshadow.

 

165. Bombastic (adj) - High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

®   Synonyms: pompous, grandiloquent, overblown, pretentious, magniloquent.

®   Antonyms: plainspoken, modest, understated.

 

166. Boorish (adj) - Rough and bad-mannered; vulgar.

®   Synonyms: oafish, loutish, churlish, uncouth, ill-bred.

®   Antonyms: polite, courteous, genteel.

 

167. Bountiful (adj) - Generous and plentiful.

®   Synonyms: plentiful, abundant, copious, luxuriant, prolific.

®   Antonyms: scarce, meager, skimpy, deficient.

 

168. Bovine (adj) - Resembling a cow or ox; sluggish and dull-witted.

®   Synonyms: ovine, placid, docile, cowlike, stolid.

 

169. Braggart (n) - Someone who boasts excessively.

®   Synonyms: bragger, show-off, windbag, peacock, egotist.

®   Antonyms: modest person, introvert.

 

170. Brash (adj) - Self-assertive in a rude, noisy way.

®   Synonyms: abrasive, cocksure, impudent, brazen, insolent.

®   Antonyms: polite, courteous, deferential.

 

171. Brawl (n) - A noisy quarrel or fight.

®   Synonyms: skirmish, scuffle, affray, fray, melee.

®   Antonyms: agreement, harmony.

 

172. Brevity (n) - The quality of expressing much in few words; conciseness.

®   Synonyms: conciseness, succinctness, terseness, shortness, compactness.

®   Antonyms: verbosity, wordiness, long-windedness.

 

173. Broach (v) - Begin to talk about or deal with a sensitive issue or difficult subject.

®   Synonyms: introduce, raise, bring up, moot, propound.

 

174. Bromide (n) - A trite, dull, or obvious remark.

®   Synonyms: cliché, platitude, commonplace, truism, banality.

®   Antonyms: originality, novelty, wit.

 

175. Bucolic (adj) - Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside.

®   Synonyms: rural, pastoral, rustic, countryside, idyllic.

®   Antonyms: urban, city, crowded.

 

176. Bulwark (n) - A strong or sturdy defense.

®   Synonyms: defense, protection, guard, safeguard, rampart.

 

177. Bumptious (adj) - Offensively self-assertive.

®   Synonyms: brash, cocksure, arrogant, presumptuous, impudent.

®   Antonyms: modest, unassuming, diffident.

 

178. Burgeon (v) - Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

®   Synonyms: grow, flourish, thrive, mushroom, escalate.

®   Antonyms: decrease, contract, wither.

 

179. Buttress (v) - Support or strengthen (something or someone).

®   Synonyms: support, prop up, bolster, reinforce, brace.

®   Antonyms: undermine, weaken, subvert.

 

180. Bygone (adj) - Belonging to an earlier time.

®   Synonyms: past, former, old, previous, dead and gone.

®   Antonyms: contemporary, current, present-day.

 

181. Byzantine (adj) - Complex, convoluted, intricate.

®   Synonyms: complex, complicated, intricate, convoluted, labyrinthine.

®   Antonyms: simple, straightforward, clear.

 

182. Cabal (n) - A secret political clique or faction.

®   Synonyms: faction, junta, camarilla, bloc, caucus.

 

183. Cafe (n) - A small restaurant serving coffee and light meals.

®   Synonyms: bistro, coffee shop, snack bar, diner, eatery.

 

184. Cajole (v) - Coax someone, typically by flattery, into doing something.

®   Synonyms: coax, wheedle, sweet-talk, blandish, butter up.

®   Antonyms: deter, dissuade, discourage. 

 

186. Calamity (n) - An event that causes great damage or suffering.

®   Synonyms: catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm, adversity.

®   Antonyms: blessing, benefit, fortune.

 

187. Caliph (n) - A chief Muslim ruler.

®   Synonyms: ruler, leader, sovereign, emir.

 

188. Callous (adj) - Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

®   Synonyms: uncaring, heartless, cold-hearted, unfeeling, stony.

®   Antonyms: compassionate, sympathetic, caring.

 

189. Calumny (n) - The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation.

®   Synonyms: slander, libel, defamation, aspersion, smear.

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim, tribute.

 

190. Candor (n) - The quality of being open and honest.

®   Synonyms: frankness, openness, honesty, sincerity, straightforwardness.

®   Antonyms: dishonesty, deceit.

 

191. Canonize (v) - Treat or present as saintly or sacrosanct.

®   Synonyms: sanctify, enshrine, hallow, glorify, venerate.

®   Antonyms: vilify, demonize, condemn.

 

192. Cantankerous (adj) - Irritable, argumentative, and uncooperative.

®   Synonyms: contrary, disagreeable, quarrelsome, curmudgeonly, unpleasant.

®   Antonyms: cooperative, friendly, amiable.

 

193. Capacious (adj) - Able to contain or hold a large amount.

®   Synonyms: spacious, roomy, ample, commodious, extensive.

®   Antonyms: cramped, limited, narrow, confined.

 

194. Capitulate (v) - Cease to resist; surrender.

®   Synonyms: surrender, yield, submit, acquiesce, cave in.

®   Antonyms: resist, defy, fight.

 

195. Capricious (adj) - Given to sudden and unaccountable changes in behavior.

®   Synonyms: fickle, unpredictable, erratic, mercurial, flighty.

®   Antonyms: reliable, steady, consistent.

 

196. Captious (adj) - Intended to confuse in an argument.

®   Synonyms: quibbling, carping, caviling, sophistical, casuistical.

®   Antonyms: agreeable, supportive, approving.

 

197. Carouse (v) - Drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a lively, noisy way.

®   Synonyms: revel, make merry, party, binge drink, bib.

®   Antonyms: abstain, fast.

 

198. Carrion (n) - The decaying flesh of a dead body.

®   Synonyms: decayed flesh, rotting meat, corruption, decomposed flesh.

 

199. Castigate (v) - Severely criticize or reprimand someone.

®   Synonyms: chastise, rebuke, admonish, reprove, lambaste.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, applaud.

 

200. Casual (adj) - Relaxed and unconcerned.

®   Synonyms: nonchalant, insouciant, cool, blasé, devil-may-care.

®   Antonyms: serious, grave, formal.

 

201. Catalyst (n) - A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any change itself.

®   Synonyms: stimulus, impetus, activator, energizer, motivator.

 

202. Catharitic (adj) - Providing psychological relief through the open expression of emotion.

®   Synonyms: purging, cleansing, releasing, liberating, relieving.

®   Antonyms: suppressing, repressing, bottling up.

 

203. Catholic (adj) - Including a wide variety of things; universal, broad-based.

®   Synonyms: broad, expansive, open-minded, all-embracing, wide.

®   Antonyms: narrow-minded, limited, exclusive, restricting. 

 

204. Caustic (adj) - Sarcastic; biting.

®   Synonyms: biting, scathing, sharp, acid, acerbic.

®   Antonyms: friendly, laudatory, benign.

 

205. Cavil (v) - Raise trivial objections to or find fault with something.

®   Synonyms: quibble, nitpick, carp, split hairs, criticize.

®   Antonyms: accede, concur, agree.

 

206. Cede (v) - Give up power or territory (usually formal).

®   Synonyms: surrender, concede, relinquish, yield, forfeit.

®   Antonyms: keep, retain, maintain.

 

207. Censor (v) - Officially suppress or delete something objectionable.

®   Synonyms: suppress, redact, gag, bowdlerize, expurgate.

®   Antonyms: permit, allow, authorize.

 

208. Censure (v) - Express severe disapproval of (someone or something).

®   Synonyms: criticize, condemn, castigate, chastise, denounce.

®   Antonyms: praise, applaud, extol.

 

209. Cerebral (adj) - Relating to the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional.

®   Synonyms: intellectual, highbrow, thoughtful, academic, reflective.

®   Antonyms: physical, emotional, anti-intellectual.

 

210. Certitude (n) - Absolute certainty or confidence; absence of doubt.

®   Synonyms: certainty, confidence, conviction, assurance, positiveness.

®   Antonyms: uncertainty, hesitance, skepticism. 

 

211. Chafe (v) - Make someone angry or irritated.

®   Synonyms: vex, annoy, exasperate, irk, nettle.

®   Antonyms: soothe, mollify, placate.

 

212. Chagrin (n) - Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

®   Synonyms: embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame, irritation.

®   Antonyms: pride, gratification, honor.

 

213. Chameleon (n) - A person who changes their opinions, behavior, etc. to suit the situation.

®   Synonyms: weathervane, timeserver, turncoat, hypocrite, phony.

 

214. Champion (v) - Support or fight for a cause or policy vigorously.

®   Synonyms: support, defend, advocate, promote, campaign for.

®   Antonyms: oppose, impugn, denounce.

 

215. Chaotic (adj) - In a state of complete confusion and disorder.

®   Synonyms: disordered, disorganized, anarchic, turbulent, topsy-turvy.

®   Antonyms: orderly, organized, controlled.

 

216. Characterize (v) - Describe the distinctive nature or features of something or someone.

®   Synonyms: describe, portray, depict, outline, summarize.

 

217. Chary (adj) - Cautious or wary; shy.

®   Synonyms: wary, cautious, careful, prudent, circumspect.

®   Antonyms: reckless, heedless, rash.

 

218. Chasten (v) - Make more modest or obedient; correct or discipline.

®   Synonyms: discipline, temper, subdue, restrain, tame.

®   Antonyms: indulge, pardon, absolve.

 

219. Chastise (v) - Punish, especially to correct behavior.

®   Synonyms: punish, discipline, castigate, reprimand, reprove.

®   Antonyms: reward, absolve, indulge.

 

220. Chauvinist (n) - A person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.

®   Synonyms: jingoist, nationalist, patriot, jingo, flag-waver.

®   Antonyms: pacifist, dove, globalist.

 

221. Chicanery (n) - The use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.

®   Synonyms: trickery, cheating, craftiness, slyness, guile.

®   Antonyms: sincerity, honesty, directness.

 

222. Chide (v) - Scold mildly so as to correct or improve.

®   Synonyms: scold, rebuke, admonish, reprimand, reproach.

®   Antonyms: praise, applaud, compliment. 

 

223. Chimerical (adj) - Merely imaginary; fanciful or fantastic.

®   Synonyms: fanciful, imaginary, unrealistic, fantastic, illusory, visionary.

®   Antonyms: realistic, practical, factual.

 

224. Choke (v) - Check or block normal breathing of by constricting the windpipe.

®   Synonyms: suffocate, gag, strangle, smother, asphyxiate.

®   Antonyms: unclog, open up.

 

225. Chortle (v) - Laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

®   Synonyms: chuckle, laugh, giggle, snicker, cackle.

®   Antonyms: cry, sob, frown.

 

226. Chromatic (adj) - Relating to or marked by color.

®   Synonyms: colored, prismatic, iridescent, vibrant, rich.

®   Antonyms: colorless, achromatic, greyscale.

 

227. Chronic (adj) - Persistent, constant, habitual.

®   Synonyms: constant, ceaseless, perpetual, recurrent, lingering.

®   Antonyms: intermittent, sporadic, transitory.

 

228. Churlish (adj) - Surly, rude, or mean.

®   Synonyms: rude, bad-tempered, gruff, unpleasant, nasty.

®   Antonyms: polite, courteous, amiable.

 

229. Circumlocution (n) - The use of many more words than necessary to express something.

®   Synonyms: verbosity, wordiness, prolixity, redundancy, periphrasis.

®   Antonyms: brevity, succinctness, conciseness.

 

230. Circumspect (adj) - Wary and unwilling to take risks.

®   Synonyms: cautious, careful, prudent, chary, guarded.

®   Antonyms: reckless, heedless, injudicious. 

 

231. Circumvent (v) - Find a way around an obstacle or problem.

®   Synonyms: evade, sidestep, skirt, dodge, bypass.

®   Antonyms: confront, face.

 

232. Cite (v) - Refer to a passage or piece of evidence as an example or proof.

®   Synonyms: instance, reference, mention, quote, excerpt.

®   Antonyms: ignore, overlook.

 

233. Clamor (n) - A loud uproar or outcry.

®   Synonyms: outcry, uproar, hue and cry, tumult, commotion.

®   Antonyms: peace, silence, quiet.

 

234. Clangor (n) - A loud, resounding noise.

®   Synonyms: clamor, racket, blare, blast, cacophony.

®   Antonyms: silence, quiet.

 

235. Cleave (v) - Split or sever something, especially along a natural line.

®   Synonyms: split, divide, sever, sunder, slice.

®   Antonyms: combine, unite, fuse. 

 

236. Clemency (n) - Mercy or leniency, especially toward prisoners.

®   Synonyms: leniency, mercy, compassion, forgiveness, forbearance.

®   Antonyms: harshness, severity, mercilessness.

 

237. Cliché (n) - An overused phrase or opinion lacking original thought.

®   Synonyms: platitude, bromide, commonplace, truism, banalism.

®   Antonyms: novelty, originality.

 

238. Coagulate (v) - Change from a fluid into a thickened or solid state.

®   Synonyms: thicken, congeal, solidify, clot, gel.

®   Antonyms: dissolve, melt, liquefy.

 

239. Coalesce (v) - Come together to form one unit or whole.

®   Synonyms: unite, fuse, blend, merge, amalgamate.

®   Antonyms: separate, divide, split.

 

240. Coddle (v) - Treat gently or over-protectively.

®   Synonyms: pamper, baby, mollycoddle, cosset, indulge.

®   Antonyms: ignore, neglect.

 

241. Coerce (v) - Force someone to do something by using threats or intimidation.

®   Synonyms: compel, force, pressure, intimidate, cow.

®   Antonyms: free, release.

 

242. Cogent (adj) - Clear, logical, and convincing.

®   Synonyms: convincing, compelling, persuasive, credible, telling.

®   Antonyms: illogical, dubious, unconvincing.

 

243. Cognitive (adj) - Relating to the process of acquiring knowledge by the use of reasoning, intuition or perception.

®   Synonyms: intellectual, thinking, reasoning, rational, knowledgeable.

®   Antonyms: physical, unconscious.

 

244. Cohere (v) - Stick or hold together as a mass.

®   Synonyms: stick, bind, fuse, congeal, consolidate.

®   Antonyms: separate, scatter, disperse.

 

245. Cohort (n) - A group of people with a shared characteristic.

®   Synonyms: group, crowd, band, circle, clique.

 

246. Coincide (v) - Occur at the same time or place as something else.

®   Synonyms: concur, correspond, synchronize, co-occur, correlate.

®   Antonyms: differ, conflict, disagree.

 

247. Collaborate (v) - Work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.

®   Synonyms: cooperate, team up, partner, ally, combine forces.

®   Antonyms: compete, oppose.

 

248. Collateral (n) - Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan.

®   Synonyms: security, surety, pledge, guarantee, earnest.

 

249. Colloquial (adj) - Used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation.

®   Synonyms: informal, conversational, idiomatic, vernacular, casual.

®   Antonyms: formal, literary.

 

250. Commensurate (adj) - Corresponding in size or degree; proportional.

®   Synonyms: proportionate, correspondent, matching, proportional, analogous.

®   Antonyms: disproportionate, unequal, incongruous. 

 

251. Commodious (adj) - Spacious and comfortable.

®   Synonyms: roomy, capacious, amply sized, generous, expansible.

®   Antonyms: cramped, tiny, limited, confined.

 

252. Compendium (n) - A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

®   Synonyms: collection, anthology, summary, abstract, précis.

 

253. Complacent (adj) - Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

®   Synonyms: self-satisfied, smug, self-satisfied, self-contented, pleased with oneself.

®   Antonyms: driven, self-critical, ambitious.

 

254. Compliant (adj) - Eager to please others; obedient.

®   Synonyms: obedient, acquiescent, yielding, deferential, tractable.

®   Antonyms: unruly, defiant, obstinate.

 

255. Compliant (adj) - Disposed to agree with others; acquiescent.

®   Synonyms: amenable, obedient, yielding, submissive, compliant.

®   Antonyms: uncooperative, obstinate, resistant.

 

256. Comport (v) - Conduct or behave in a particular way.

®   Synonyms: conduct, bear, acquit, deport, demean.

 

257. Compound (v) - Make an already bad situation worse; intensify the negative aspects of something.

®   Synonyms: exacerbate, intensify, magnify, worsen, aggravate.

®   Antonyms: reduce, alleviate, diminish.

 

258. Comprehensive (adj) - Including all or nearly all elements within a particular category.

®   Synonyms: complete, all-inclusive, wide-ranging, extensive, exhaustive.

®   Antonyms: limited, narrow, partial.

 

259. Comprise (v) - Consist of; be made up of.

®   Synonyms: constitute, compose, make up, encompass, embrace.

 

260. Compunction (n) - A feeling of unease caused by guilt or doubt over one's actions.

®   Synonyms: remorse, guilt, regret, contrition, qualm.

®   Antonyms: indifference, callousness.

261. Here are the next 100 GRE vocabulary words after concave:

 

262. Concave (adj) - Curved inward like the inside of a bowl.

®   Synonyms: hollowed, sunken, depressed, indented, dish-shaped.

®   Antonyms: convex, bulging.

 

263. Concede (v) - Admit, accept, or yield reluctantly after first opposing or resisting something.

®   Synonyms: admit, accept, acknowledge, grant, surrender.

®   Antonyms: deny, dispute, reject.

 

264. Conciliate (v) - Stop someone from being angry; appease; make peace between opposing sides.

®   Synonyms: propitiate, appease, reconcile, pacify, placate.

®   Antonyms: antagonize, provoke, vex.

 

265. Concise (adj) - Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.

®   Synonyms: succinct, terse, compressed, compact, pithy.

®   Antonyms: wordy, verbose, prolix.

 

266. Conclusive (adj) - Decisively settling an issue; leaving no room for doubt.

®   Synonyms: definitive, decisive, absolute, certain, unarguable.

®   Antonyms: inconclusive, uncertain, doubtful.

 

267. Concur (v) - Be of the same opinion; agree.

®   Synonyms: agree, assent, consent, accede, coincide.

®   Antonyms: disagree, dissent, protest.

 

268. Condone (v) - Accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive. 

®   Synonyms: excuse, overlook, disregard, ignore, permit.

®   Antonyms: condemn, forbid, punish.

 

269. Conducive (adj) - Making a situation or outcome more likely to happen.

®   Synonyms: helpful, contributive, productive, useful, favorable.

®   Antonyms: unhelpful, obstructive, detrimental.

 

270. Confound (v) - Cause surprise or confusion that embarrasses or thwarts someone.

®   Synonyms: perplex, bewilder, puzzle, mystify, baffle.

®   Antonyms: enlighten, clarify, illuminate.

 

271. Congenial (adj) - Pleasant and agreeable because compatible.

®   Synonyms: compatible, kindred, kindred, harmonious, like-minded.

®   Antonyms: incompatible, conflicting, clashing.

 

272. Congeal (v) - Thicken or solidify; change from a fluid to solid state.

®   Synonyms: solidify, thicken, stiffen, harden, coagulate.

®   Antonyms: melt, thaw, dissolve.

 

273. Conjure (v) - Make something seemingly appear by magic or supernatural power.

®   Synonyms: summon, invoke, evoke, call forth, materialize. 

 

274. Connoisseur (n) - An expert judge of the quality, skill, or merit of a thing.

®   Synonyms: critic, aficionado, authority, pundit, maven.

®   Antonyms: layperson, amateur.

 

275. Consecrate (v) - Make or declare something sacred; dedicate formally to a purpose.

®   Synonyms: bless, sanctify, hallow, dedicate, devote.

®   Antonyms: desecrate, defile, violate.

 

276. Consensus (n) - A generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people.

®   Synonyms: harmony, accord, concurrence, agreement, unity.

®   Antonyms: dissension, conflict, disagreement.

 

277. Conspicuous (adj) - Very noticeable or attracting attention, especially by being unusual.

®   Synonyms: noticeable, obvious, evident, blatant, overt.

®   Antonyms: inconspicuous, subtle, discreet.

 

278. Consternation (n) - Anxiety, shock, or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

®   Synonyms: dismay, perturbation, concern, anxiety, disquiet.

®   Antonyms: calm, composure, satisfaction.

 

279. Constrict (v) - Compress, contract, or cause to contract; tighten.

®   Synonyms: tighten, compress, squeeze, contract, pinch.

®   Antonyms: loosen, relax, expand.

 

280. Consummate (adj) - Complete or perfect to an exceptional degree.

®   Synonyms: total, perfect, supreme, ultimate, flawless.

®   Antonyms: imperfect, unfinished, incomplete.

 

281. Contemptuous (adj) - Scornful, disdainful; looking down on others as unworthy.

®   Synonyms: scornful, disdainful, contemptuous, derisive, sneering.

®   Antonyms: respectful, admiring.

 

282. Contention (n) - Heated disagreement; a dispute.

®   Synonyms: dispute, argument, controversy, quarrel, squabble.

®   Antonyms: agreement, concurrence, accord.

 

283. Contentious (adj) - Causing heated disagreement; controversial.

®   Synonyms: combative, quarrelsome, belligerent, argumentative, pugnacious.

®   Antonyms: amicable, cooperative, compliant.

 

284. Contiguous (adj) - Sharing a common border; touching.

®   Synonyms: adjacent, abutting, adjoining, bordering, connecting.

®   Antonyms: separate, detached.

 

285. Contort (v) - Twist out of the natural or normal shape or position.

®   Synonyms: deform, warp, bend, twist, distort.

®   Antonyms: straighten, smooth.

 

286. Contrite (adj) - Feeling or showing sorrow for doing wrong; penitent.

®   Synonyms: repentant, remorseful, regretful, penitent, apologetic.

®   Antonyms: unrepentant, defiant, obdurate.

 

287. Controversy (n) - A dispute, especially a public one, between opposing sides holding different opinions.

®   Synonyms: dispute, contention, conflict, argument, quarrel.

®   Antonyms: agreement, consensus.

 

288. Conundrum (n) - A confusing or difficult problem or question.

®   Synonyms: puzzle, paradox, riddle, enigma, dilemma.

 

289. Convene (v) - Come or bring together for a formal meeting or activity.

®   Synonyms: assemble, gather, call together, congregate, muster.

®   Antonyms: separate, disband, adjourn. 

 

290. Converge (v) - Come together at a single point.

®   Synonyms: meet, unite, coalesce, join, intersect.

®   Antonyms: diverge, separate, deviate.

 

291. Convoluted (adj) - Excessively complicated, intricate, or twisted.

®   Synonyms: complicated, complex, intricate, involved, labyrinthine.

®   Antonyms: straightforward, clear, simple.

 

292. Copious (adj) - Abundant in supply or quantity.

®   Synonyms: abundant, profuse, plentiful, bountiful, liberal.

®   Antonyms: scarce, meager, sparse.

 

293. Coquette (n) - A woman who flirts lightly or playfully with men to win their admiration.

®   Synonyms: flirt, seductress, temptress, enchantress, siren.

 

294. Corollary (n) - A proposition that follows from another proposition that has just been proved.

®   Synonyms: consequence, result, effect, inference, deduction.

 

295. Corroborate (v) - Confirm or lend support to with new facts, evidence, etc.

®   Synonyms: confirm, affirm, substantiate, ratify, uphold.

®   Antonyms: contradict, refute, dispute.

 

296. Coterie (n) - A small, close-knit group who share interests and opinions and often exclude others.

®   Synonyms: clique, set, circle, in-crowd, faction.

 

297. Counteract (verb): Neutralize or offset the effects of (something).

®   Synonyms: negate, nullify, neutralize, invalidate, balance out 

®   Antonyms: aid, abet, assist

 

298. Counterfeit (adjective): Made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive or defraud.

®   Synonyms: fake, fraudulent, forged, false, imitation, mock, simulated, bogus 

®   Antonyms: genuine, authentic, real

 

299. Covert (adjective): Not openly acknowledged or displayed.

®   Synonyms: hidden, concealed, secret, clandestine, furtive, surreptitious, underhand

®   Antonyms: open, public, obvious

 

300. Covet (verb): Yearn to possess or have (something).

®   Synonyms: desire, crave, hanker after, long for, want, wish for, set one's heart on

®   Antonyms: disdain, dislike

 

301. Cower (verb): Crouch or shrink away from someone or something in fear.

®   Synonyms: cringe, shrink, flinch, recoil, quail 

®   Antonyms: confront, stand up to

 

302. Coy (adjective): (of a person) displaying shyness or modesty, typically in a playful or provocative way.

®   Synonyms: shy, bashful, demure, modest, retiring 

®   Antonyms: forward, brazen 

 

303. Craggy (adjective): Having a rugged, rocky surface or outline. 

®   Synonyms: rugged, rough, uneven, bumpy, rocky, jagged, serrated

®   Antonyms: smooth, even 

 

304. Cranky (adjective): Easily annoyed or irritated; bad-tempered.

®   Synonyms: irritable, irascible, testy, petulant, fractious, grumpy, grouchy

®   Antonyms: even-tempered, easygoing

 

305. Crave (verb): Have an intense desire or need for.

®   Synonyms: desire, want, wish for, long for, yearn for, hunger for, hanker after

®   Antonyms: dislike, hate 

 

306. Credible (adjective): Able to be believed; convincing.

®   Synonyms: believable, reliable, trustworthy, plausible, reasonable, realistic 

®   Antonyms: unbelievable, doubtful 

 

307. Credulous (adjective): Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

®   Synonyms: gullible, naive, trusting, unsuspecting, unsuspicious 

®   Antonyms: skeptical, suspicious, cynical

 

308. Crescendo (noun): A steady increase in intensity or volume.

®   Synonyms: intensification, growth, rise, escalation, augmentation

®   Antonyms: diminuendo, decrease

 

309. Crestfallen (adjective): Sad and disappointed.

®   Synonyms: dejected, downhearted, despondent, depressed, gloomy, glum, melancholy

®   Antonyms: cheerful, elated, optimistic

 

310. Cringe (verb): Show shame or embarrassment.

®   Synonyms: wince, shrink, recoil, squirm, blench, flinch, shudder

®   Antonyms: be confident 

 

311. Criterion (noun): A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

®   Synonyms: measure, standard, benchmark, yardstick, touchstone, litmus test

®   Antonyms: irrelevance

 

312. Crucial (adjective): Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

®   Synonyms: vital, critical, key, essential, indispensable 

®   Antonyms: insignificant, peripheral

 

313. Crumble (verb): Break or fall apart into small fragments.

®   Synonyms: disintegrate, collapse, crumble to pieces, fall to pieces, fragment 

®   Antonyms: strengthen, cohere 

 

314. Cryptic (adjective): Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

®   Synonyms: mysterious, mystifying, ambiguous, enigmatic, equivocal, obscure

®   Antonyms: clear, straightforward

 

315. Cumbersome (adjective): Large, heavy, and difficult to carry or manage.

®   Synonyms: unwieldy, unhandy, burdensome, heavy, onerous

®   Antonyms: manageable, convenient

 

316. Curb (verb): Check or restrain (something).

®   Synonyms: restrain, hold back, keep in check, control, inhibit, constrain 

®   Antonyms: allow, enable

 

317. Cursory (adjective): Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

®   Synonyms: superficial, perfunctory, passing, desultory, casual, fleeting, slight

®   Antonyms: thorough, meticulous

318. Here are the next Oxford dictionary definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for 100 additional GRE vocabulary words:

 

319. Cynical (adjective): Distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.

®   Synonyms: scornful, jaundiced, distrustful, distrusting, suspicious, skeptical

®   Antonyms: trusting, unsuspecting

 

320. Dabble (verb): Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

®   Synonyms: dab, toy with, trifle with, dip one's toe in, flirt with, tinker with

®   Antonyms: specialize, commit

 

321. Dampen (verb): Make slightly wet.

®   Synonyms: moisten, wet, damp, humidify, sprinkle 

®   Antonyms: dry, parch 

 

322. Dandruff (noun): Small pieces of dead skin in a person's hair.

®   Synonyms: scurf, dried skin flakes

®   Antonyms: clean hair

 

323. Dapper (adjective): (Of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing.

®   Synonyms: spruce, trim, smart, elegant, neat, debonair, natty

®   Antonyms: scruffy, messy

 

324. Dauntless (adjective): Showing fearlessness and determination.

®   Synonyms: fearless, intrepid, undaunted, bold, daring, valorous, heroic

®   Antonyms: fearful, cowardly

 

325. Dawdle (verb): Waste time; loiter.

®   Synonyms: linger, loaf, lounge, laze, idle, lag, amble, meander

®   Antonyms: hurry, rush

 

326. Deadpan (adjective): Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

®   Synonyms: wooden, stiff, emotionless, stony-faced, impassive 

®   Antonyms: expressive, emotive

 

327. Debacle (noun): A sudden and ignominious failure.

®   Synonyms: fiasco, catastrophe, disaster, calamity, cataclysm

®   Antonyms: triumph, success

 

328. Debase (verb): Reduce the quality or value of something.

®   Synonyms: degrade, humiliate, dishonor, discredit, downgrade, lower 

®   Antonyms: elevate, enhance

 

329. Debilitate (verb): Make (someone) weak and infirm.

®   Synonyms: enfeeble, weaken, drain, sap, undermine, impair, incapacitate

®   Antonyms: strengthen, invigorate 

 

330. Debonair (adjective): Confident, stylish, and charming.

®   Synonyms: charming, polished, suave, dashing, cultivated, courteous, urbane

®   Antonyms: gauche, awkward

 

331. Decadent (adjective): Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.

®   Synonyms: indulgent, self-indulgent, dissipated, unrestrained, abandoned

®   Antonyms: restrained, disciplined 

 

332. Decimate (verb): Kill, destroy, or remove a large portion of.

®   Synonyms: devastate, demolish, destroy, wipe out, annihilate, exterminate

®   Antonyms: build up, nurture

 

333. Decisive (adjective): Settling an issue; producing a definite result.

®   Synonyms: conclusive, definitive, unambiguous, clear-cut, categorical 

®   Antonyms: ambiguous, uncertain 

 

334. Decline (verb): Diminish in strength or quality.

®   Synonyms: decrease, reduce, lessen, lower, deteriorate, diminish, dwindle

®   Antonyms: increase, improve

 

335. Decompose (verb): (Of organic matter) rot or decay by the action of bacteria and fungi.

®   Synonyms: decay, rot, putrefy, break down, deteriorate, disintegrate 

®   Antonyms: form, construct

 

336. Decorous (adjective): Characterized by propriety and good taste.

®   Synonyms: proper, decorous, seemly, becoming, fitting, suitable, appropriate

®   Antonyms: improper, unseemly

 

337. Decrepit (adjective): Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

®   Synonyms: dilapidated, ramshackle, derelict, broken-down, tumbledown, decayed

®   Antonyms: robust, sturdy 

 

338. Deduce (verb): Reach a conclusion from evidence or reasoning.

®   Synonyms: infer, conclude, judge, surmise, conjecture, gather, reason, think 

®   Antonyms: explain, demonstrate 

 

339. Deem (verb): Regard or consider in a specified way.

®   Synonyms: consider, judge, adjudge, account, think, interpret, reckon, view

®   Antonyms: disregard, ignore

 

340. Deface (verb): Mar or spoil the appearance or surface of (something).

®   Synonyms: vandalize, damage, mutilate, disfigure, blemish, scar, impair

®   Antonyms: improve, beautify 

 

341. Defame (verb): Damage the good reputation of (someone) by slander or libel.

®   Synonyms: malign, slander, vilify, smear, blacken someone's name, sully

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim

 

342. Default (noun): Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.

®   Synonyms: failure, reneging, nonpayment, breach, infringement 

®   Antonyms: fulfillment, compliance

 

343. Defer (verb): Put off (an action or event) to a later time.

®   Synonyms: postpone, put back, delay, hold over, suspend, shelve, table

®   Antonyms: perform, proceed

 

344. Defiance (noun): Open resistance or bold disobedience.

®   Synonyms: resistance, opposition, dissent, rebelliousness, insubordination

®   Antonyms: obedience, acquiescence

 

345. Defile (verb): Make unclean or impure.

®   Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, adulterate, dirty, soil, befoul, taint 

®   Antonyms: purify, sanctify

 

346. Definitive (adjective): Done or reached decisively and with authority.

®   Synonyms: conclusive, final, ultimate, absolute, decisive, undisputed

®   Antonyms: uncertain, indefinite 

 

347. Deflect (verb): Cause (something) to change direction by interposing something.

®   Synonyms: divert, avert, redirect, turn aside, ward off, fend off

®   Antonyms: permit, allow 

 

348. Deft (adjective): Skillful at doing something, especially with the hands.

®   Synonyms: skillful, dexterous, adroit, nimble, adept, agile, accomplished

®   Antonyms: clumsy, inept 

 

349. Defy (verb): Openly resist or refuse to obey.

®   Synonyms: disobey, rebel against, revolt against, resist, withstand 

®   Antonyms: obey, acquiesce

 

350. Degrade (verb): Lower the character, quality, or reputation of something.

®   Synonyms: debase, demean, devalue, cheapen, deteriorate, descend 

®   Antonyms: elevate, enhance

 

351. Deleterious (adjective): Causing harm or damage.

®   Synonyms: harmful, damaging, detrimental, injurious, hurtful, bad, toxic

®   Antonyms: beneficial, helpful

 

352. Deliberate (verb): Think about carefully; weigh up.

®   Synonyms: ponder, consider, reflect on/upon, contemplate, mull over 

®   Antonyms: act rashly, be impulsive

 

353. Delicate (adjective): Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

®   Synonyms: fine, exquisite, dainty, elegant, fragile, subtle, refined 

®   Antonyms: robust, coarse

 

354. Delineate (verb): Describe or portray (something) precisely.

®   Synonyms: describe, set forth, represent, depict, portray, characterize

®   Antonyms: conceal, distort

 

355. Deluge (noun): A severe flood.

®   Synonyms: flood, inundation, torrent, cascade, overflow, avalanche, outpouring

®   Antonyms: trickle, drought

 

356. Demagogue (noun): A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

®   Synonyms: rabble-rouser, firebrand, agitator, political agitator, soapbox orator

®   Antonyms: statesperson, diplomat

 

357. Demean (verb): Lower the dignity or reputation of a person or cause. 

®   Synonyms: humiliate, humble, disgrace, discredit, degrade, debase, cheapen

®   Antonyms: honor, exalt 

 

358. Demur (verb): Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

®   Synonyms: object, raise objections, take exception, complain, protest 

®   Antonyms: consent, agree

 

359. Denigrate (verb): Criticize unfairly; disparage.

®   Synonyms: defame, disparage, belittle, undermine, detract from, derogate

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim

 

360. Denote (verb): Be a sign or indication of; have as a meaning or consequence.

®   Synonyms: signify, indicate, connote, spell out, represent, stand for

®   Antonyms: conceal

 

361. Denounce (verb): Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

®   Synonyms: condemn, criticize, censure, decry, revile, inveigh against

®   Antonyms: defend, justify

 

362. Depict (verb): Portray in words; describe.

®   Synonyms: portray, characterize, paint, illustrate, represent, delineate

®   Antonyms: conceal, distort

 

363. Deplete (verb): Use up the supply of (a resource).

®   Synonyms: use up, exhaust, consume, empty, drain, run down/out

®   Antonyms: replenish, bolster

 

364. Deplore (verb): Feel or express strong disapproval of something.

®   Synonyms: regret, lament, bemoan, bewail, condemn, criticize 

®   Antonyms: admire, welcome, praise 

 

365. Deploy (verb): Move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.

®   Synonyms: mobilize, marshal, muster, rally, arrange, order, position

®   Antonyms: demobilize, withdraw

 

366. Depraved (adjective): Morally corrupt or wicked.

®   Synonyms: corrupt, perverted, deviant, degenerate, degraded, villainous

®   Antonyms: moral, ethical

 

367. Deprecate (verb): Express disapproval of something.

®   Synonyms: belittle, disparage, denigrate, decry, criticize, censure

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim

 

368. Deride (verb): Speak contemptuously about; mock.

®   Synonyms: ridicule, mock, scoff at, laugh at, sneer at, jeer at, scorn

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment

 

369. Derivative (adjective): Imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved for that reason.

®   Synonyms: unoriginal, copied, plagiarized, borrowed, imitative 

®   Antonyms: original, innovative

 

370. Derogatory (adjective): Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

®   Synonyms: disparaging, belittling, disapproving, slighting, insulting

®   Antonyms: complimentary, admiring

 

371. Desiccate (verb): Cause to become completely dry.

®   Synonyms: dehydrate, dry out, dry up, parch, shrivel, wither, wilt 

®   Antonyms: moisten, hydrate 

 

372. Desist (verb): Cease doing something.

®   Synonyms: stop, cease, halt, quit, refrain from, give up, abstain from

®   Antonyms: persist, continue

 

373. Despondent (adjective): In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

®   Synonyms: dejected, depressed, disheartened, dispirited, downcast 

®   Antonyms: cheerful, optimistic, hopeful

 

374. Desultory (adjective): Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

®   Synonyms: unplanned, purposeless, random, haphazard, digressive

®   Antonyms: purposeful, determined

 

375. Deterrent (noun): A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

®   Synonyms: discouragement, impediment, obstacle, hindrance 

®   Antonyms: incentive, encouragement

 

376. Detract (verb): Reduce the worth, value, or importance of something.

®   Synonyms: belittle, disparage, denigrate, derogate, diminish, downgrade

®   Antonyms: enhance, increase

 

377. Detriment (noun): Damage or harm.

®   Synonyms: disadvantage, loss, injury, impairment, weakening, peril 

®   Antonyms: advantage, benefit

 

378. Devise (verb): Plan, invent, or formulate systematically.

®   Synonyms: conceive, think up, come up with, dream up, formulate 

®   Antonyms: destroy, demolish

 

379. Devious (adjective): Achieving one's aim by cunning or INDIRECT methods; not straightforward.

®   Synonyms: cunning, sly, crafty, wily, scheming, calculating, shifty 

®   Antonyms: straightforward, direct 

 

380. Devout (adjective): Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

®   Synonyms: pious, religious, dedicated, committed, observant, churchgoing

®   Antonyms: indifferent, irreligious 

 

381. Diatribe (noun): A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

®   Synonyms: tirade, harangue, fulmination, condemnation, denunciation

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim 

 

382. Dichotomy (noun): A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

®   Synonyms: difference, contrast, separation, division, divergence

®   Antonyms: similarity, harmony

 

383. Diffidence (noun): Shyness and lack of confidence.

®   Synonyms: shyness, reserve, reticence, modesty, self-effacement 

®   Antonyms: confidence, boldness

 

384. Diffuse (verb): Spread over a wide area; cause to become widely dispersed.

®   Synonyms: spread, disperse, disseminate, distribute, scatter, circulate

®   Antonyms: concentrate, gather

 

385. Digress (verb): Depart from the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

®   Synonyms: ramble, wander, stray, drift, turn aside, deviate 

®   Antonyms: stay on topic

 

386. Dilapidated (adjective): (Of a building or object) fallen into disrepair; neglected and in need of restoration. 

®   Synonyms: ramshackle, run-down, decayed, decrepit, derelict, broken-down

®   Antonyms: intact, sturdy

 

387. Dilettante (noun): A person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge.

®   Synonyms: dabbler, amateur, hobbyist, tiro, tyro, novitiate 

®   Antonyms: expert, professional

 

388. Diligent (adjective): Careful and determined in application to one's work.

®   Synonyms: hardworking, assiduous, sedulous, dedicated, committed, diligent

®   Antonyms: lazy, negligent 

 

389. Diminish (verb): Make or become less or smaller.

®   Synonyms: lessen, decrease, reduce, shrink, contract, dwindle, abate

®   Antonyms: increase, augment

 

390. Diminutive (adjective): Very small; tiny.

®   Synonyms: miniature, little, small, petite, pocket-size, pint-size 

®   Antonyms: giant, enormous

 

391. Din (noun): A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

®   Synonyms: loud noise, racket, clamor, roar, commotion, uproar, clangor

®   Antonyms: peace, quiet

 

392. Dingy (adjective): (of places, buildings, furnishings, etc.) dirty and drab.

®   Synonyms: dirty, soiled, stained, grubby, grimy, shabby, unsightly 

®   Antonyms: clean, bright

 

393. Dint (noun): The means or force by which something is achieved.

®   Synonyms: effort, endeavor, drive, industry, pains, energy, persistence

®   Antonyms: laziness, idleness

 

394. Dire (adjective): (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

®   Synonyms: dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, appalling, grave 

®   Antonyms: fortunate, favorable

 

395. Dirge (noun): A mournful poem or lament expressing grief for a dead person.

®   Synonyms: lament, requiem, threnody, keen, elegy, plaint 

®   Antonyms: celebration, joy

 

396. Disabuse (verb): Persuade someone that an idea or belief is mistaken.

®   Synonyms: undeceive, disenchant, enlighten, rectify, correct, set right

®   Antonyms: delude, mislead

 

397. Disaffected (adjective): Dissatisfied and discontented; rebellious.

®   Synonyms: discontented, dissatisfied, disgruntled, malcontent 

®   Antonyms: contented, satisfied

 

398. Disarray (noun): A state of confusion or untidiness.

®   Synonyms: disorder, chaos, jumble, muddle, clutter, turmoil, pandemonium

®   Antonyms: order, neatness

 

399. Disastrous (adjective): Having extremely unfortunate or detrimental effects.

®   Synonyms: calamitous, catastrophic, cataclysmic, devastating 

®   Antonyms: fortunate, beneficial 

 

400. Disavow (verb): Deny any responsibility for or connection with something.

®   Synonyms: disclaim, disown, reject, repudiate, renounce, wash one's hands of

®   Antonyms: acknowledge, admit

 

401. Disband (verb): (Of an organization or group) stop functioning or being united; break up.

®   Synonyms: dissolve, break up, split up, separate, scatter, disperse

®   Antonyms: unite, assemble 

 

402. Discerning (adjective): Having or showing good judgment.

®   Synonyms: perceptive, observant, discriminating, astute, shrewd

®   Antonyms: foolish, obtuse 

 

403. Disclaim (verb): Deny any connection with or responsibility for something.

®   Synonyms: disavow, disown, reject, repudiate, renounce, abjure 

®   Antonyms: claim, assert 

 

404. Disclose (verb): Allow (something hidden) to be seen; make known.

®   Synonyms: reveal, divulge, tell, pronounce, impart, communicate, let slip

®   Antonyms: conceal, withhold

 

405. Discombobulate (verb): Confuse and disconcert someone.

®   Synonyms: confuse, perplex, baffle, bewilder, puzzle, mystify, unsettle 

®   Antonyms: elucidate, explain 

 

406. Discomfit (verb): Make someone feel awkward, embarrassed, or uncomfortable.

®   Synonyms: embarrass, abash, unsettle, ruffle, fluster, throw off 

®   Antonyms: soothe, reassure

 

407. Disconcert (verb): Cause (someone) to feel unsettled.

®   Synonyms: unsettle, ruffle, fluster, perturb, disturb, discompose, throw off

®   Antonyms: calm, soothe

 

408. Disconnect (verb): Interrupt or end the connection of or between things.

®   Synonyms: detach, disengage, sever, disjoin, uncouple, disjoint

®   Antonyms: connect, link

 

409. Disconsolate (adjective): Very unhappy and dejected.

®   Synonyms: sad, unhappy, depressed, downhearted, miserable, sorrowful

®   Antonyms: happy, cheerful, elated

 

410. Discontent (noun): Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.

®   Synonyms: dissatisfaction, displeasure, disappointment, unhappiness

®   Antonyms: contentment, satisfaction

 

411. Discord (noun): Lack of harmony between notes or sounds.

®   Synonyms: dissonance, disharmony, cacophony, noise, din

®   Antonyms: harmony, melody

 

412. Discordant (adjective): Disagreeing or incongruous.

®   Synonyms: conflicting, clashing, incompatible, inconsistent, incongruous 

®   Antonyms: harmonious, consistent

 

413. Discourse (noun): Written or spoken communication or debate.

®   Synonyms: discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, colloquy

®   Antonyms: silence

 

414. Discredit (verb): Damage the good reputation of (someone or something).

®   Synonyms: disgrace, shame, dishonor, defame, denigrate, sully

®   Antonyms: praise, exalt

 

415. Discreet (adjective): Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions.

®   Synonyms: tactful, diplomatic, prudent, judicious, cautious, guarded

®   Antonyms: indiscreet, reckless

 

416. Discrepancy (noun): A difference between two facts, statements, etc.

®   Synonyms: inconsistency, mismatch, divergence, difference 

®   Antonyms: agreement, consistency

 

417. Discrete (adjective): Individually separate and distinct. 

®   Synonyms: separate, distinct, individual, detached, disconnected

®   Antonyms: unified, connected

 

418. Disdain (noun): The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

®   Synonyms: contempt, scorn, derision, contemptuousness

®   Antonyms: respect, esteem

 

419. Disenfranchise (verb): Deprive (someone) of the right to vote.

®   Synonyms: deprive of franchise, disfranchise

®   Antonyms: enfranchise, empower

 

420. Disengage (verb): Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles.

®   Synonyms: detach, disconnect, uncouple, disjoin, loosen, untie

®   Antonyms: engage, entangle

 

421. Disgrace (noun): Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.

®   Synonyms: shame, ignominy, embarrassment, humiliation, scandal

®   Antonyms: honor, credit

 

422. Disgruntled (adjective): Sullen and dissatisfied. 

®   Synonyms: dissatisfied, discontented, frustrated, displeased, disaffected

®   Antonyms: contented, satisfied

 

423. Dishonest (adjective): Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way.

®   Synonyms: deceitful, fraudulent, corrupt, unscrupulous, untrustworthy

®   Antonyms: honest, upright

 

424. Disillusion (verb): Make (someone) realize that an ideal or belief is false.

®   Synonyms: disenchant, dispel someone's illusions about, awaken from a dream

®   Antonyms: delude, mislead

 

425. Disinclined (adjective): Unwilling or reluctant.

®   Synonyms: unwilling, reluctant, loath, hesitant, indisposed, averse 

®   Antonyms: willing, eager, inclined

 

426. Disingenuous (adjective): Not candid or sincere.

®   Synonyms: insincere, dishonest, untruthful, false, deceitful, duplicitous

®   Antonyms: sincere, genuine 

 

427. Disinterested (adjective): Having or feeling no interest in something; unbiased.

®   Synonyms: impartial, unbiased, objective, neutral, nonpartisan

®   Antonyms: biased, prejudiced 

 

428. Disjointed (adjective): Lacking coherence or logical sequence.

®   Synonyms: disconnected, incoherent, fragmented, scattered, illogical

®   Antonyms: coherent, unified

 

429. Dismal (adjective): Causing a mood of gloom or depression. 

®   Synonyms: gloomy, depressing, bleak, dreary, cheerless, joyless, somber

®   Antonyms: cheerful, pleasant

 

430. Dismay (noun): Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.

®   Synonyms: distress, anguish, anxiety, horror, terror, fright, panic

®   Antonyms: delight, reassurance 

 

431. Dismiss (verb): Order or allow to leave; send away.

®   Synonyms: discharge, release, liberate, let go, set free, dispense with

®   Antonyms: retain, employ

 

432. Disparage (verb): Regard or represent as being of little worth. 

®   Synonyms: belittle, denigrate, deride, deprecate, minimize, decry

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment

 

433. Disparate (adjective): Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.

®   Synonyms: different, contrasting, incompatible, incongruous, divergent

®   Antonyms: similar, comparable

 

434. Dispense (verb): Distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

®   Synonyms: distribute, give out, issue, hand out, dole out, mete out, pass out

®   Antonyms: withhold, keep

 

435. Disperse (verb): Distribute or spread over a wide area.

®   Synonyms: scatter, diffuse, spread, disseminate, diffract, radiate

®   Antonyms: gather, collect

 

436. Displace (verb): Take over the position, role, or function of something or someone else.

®   Synonyms: supplant, oust, usurp, supersede, replace, succeed 

®   Antonyms: reinstate, restore 

 

437. Dispossess (verb): Deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions.

®   Synonyms: expropriate, deprive of, strip of, divest of, evict from

®   Antonyms: endow, provide

 

438. Disproof (noun): The act of proving that something is false or wrong.

®   Synonyms: refutation, rebuttal, invalidation, falsification 

®   Antonyms: confirmation, corroboration

 

439. Disproportionate (adjective): Too large or too small in comparison with something else. 

®   Synonyms: inordinate, excessive, immoderate, undue, extreme, unreasonable

®   Antonyms: proportionate, balanced

 

440. Disputatious (adjective): Fond of arguing or disputing.

®   Synonyms: argumentative, contentious, combative, quarrelsome, confrontational

®   Antonyms: agreeable, acquiescent 

 

441. Disquiet (noun): Anxiety; uneasiness.

®   Synonyms: distress, perturbation, agitation, disturbance, worry, concern

®   Antonyms: calm, peace 

 

442. Disregard (verb): Pay no attention to; ignore.

®   Synonyms: ignore, overlook, dismiss, brush aside, shrug off, take no notice of

®   Antonyms: heed, notice

 

443. Dissemble (verb): Conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

®   Synonyms: pretend, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff 

®   Antonyms: reveal, disclose 

 

444. Dissident (noun): A person who opposes official policy.

®   Synonyms: dissenter, objector, protester, rebel, revolutionary, recusant

®   Antonyms: conformist, supporter

 

445. Dissimilar (adjective): Not alike; different in appearance or quality.

®   Synonyms: different, contrasting, unalike, unlike, divergent 

®   Antonyms: similar, alike 

 

446. Dissipate (verb): (of a feeling or energy) lessen or disappear.

®   Synonyms: disperse, scatter, dispel, dissolve, fade away, die away

®   Antonyms: intensify, concentrate 

 

447. Dissolute (adjective): Characterized by lax morals and overindulgence.

®   Synonyms: debauched, decadent, immoral, depraved, disreputable

®   Antonyms: moral, principled

 

448. Dissuade (verb): Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

®   Synonyms: deter, discourage, deflect, divert, talk out of/round 

®   Antonyms: persuade, convince

 

449. Distend (verb): Cause (something) to swell by stretching or inflating it.

®   Synonyms: swell, bloat, puff up/out, balloon, expand, dilate 

®   Antonyms: shrink, contract

 

450. Distinct (adjective): Recognizably different in nature from something else.

®   Synonyms: separate, discrete, individual, differentiated, distinctive 

®   Antonyms: indistinct, vague

 

451. Distort (verb): Pull or twist out of shape.

®   Synonyms: deform, contort, warp, misshape, misrepresent, pervert, twist

®   Antonyms: clarify, straighten

 

452. Divergent (adjective): Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

®   Synonyms: different, contrasting, differing, discrete, disparate, dissimilar

®   Antonyms: convergent, similar

 

453. Diverse (adjective): Showing a great deal of variety.

®   Synonyms: varied, disparate, wide-ranging, heterogeneous, diversified

®   Antonyms: uniform, homogeneous

 

454. Divest (verb): Deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions.

®   Synonyms: dispossess, strip, deprive, relieve, bereave, confiscate 

®   Antonyms: invest, endow

 

455. Divulge (verb): Make known (private or sensitive information).

®   Synonyms: disclose, reveal, tell, impart, leak, let slip/out, let drop

®   Antonyms: withhold, conceal 

 

456. Dogmatic (adjective): Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

®   Synonyms: opinionated, doctrinaire, authoritarian, imperious, dictatorial

®   Antonyms: open-minded, tolerant

 

457. Doleful (adjective): Expressing or causing sadness or regret.

®   Synonyms: mournful, sorrowful, sad, lamentable, lugubrious, rueful 

®   Antonyms: cheerful, joyful

 

 

458. Dormant (adjective): Inactive but capable of becoming active.

®   Synonyms: inactive, inert, latent, passive, quiescent, suspended

®   Antonyms: active, awake

 

459. Dote (verb): Show excessive fondness or love for someone.

®   Synonyms: adore, love, be infatuated with, hold dear, cherish

®   Antonyms: dislike, hate

 

460. Douse (verb): Put out (a light or fire) by plunging it in water.

®   Synonyms: extinguish, quench, snuff out, smother, dampen down

®   Antonyms: ignite, kindle

 

461. Downcast (adjective): (Of a person or their manner) feeling or looking despondent.

®   Synonyms: depressed, dejected, despondent, disheartened, sad

®   Antonyms: cheerful, optimistic

 

462. Drab (adjective): Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.

®   Synonyms: dreary, bleak, gloomy, grim, somber, cheerless, monotonous

®   Antonyms: colorful, vibrant

 

463. Draconian (adjective): (Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.

®   Synonyms: harsh, punitive, oppressive, repressive, cruel, brutal 

®   Antonyms: lenient, compassionate

 

464. Drangle (noun): A group of noisy, quarrelsome people.

®   Synonyms: group, crowd, horde, mob, swarm, pack, flock, herd, multitude

®   Antonyms: individual

 

465. Dread (verb): Anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

®   Synonyms: fear, be afraid of, cringe from/at, shrink from, recoil from

®   Antonyms: look forward to, anticipate

 

466. Drench (verb): Wet someone or something thoroughly.

®   Synonyms: soak, saturate, steep, immerse, submerge, souse, douse

®   Antonyms: dry

 

467. Drivel (noun): Nonsense; foolishness.

®   Synonyms: nonsense, twaddle, claptrap, babble, gibberish, balderdash

®   Antonyms: sense, wisdom

 

468. Drone (noun): A continuous low humming sound.

®   Synonyms: hum, buzz, whir, whirring, vibration, murmur, rumble 

®   Antonyms: silence

 

469. Dross (noun): Something completely lacking in quality or value; rubbish.

®   Synonyms: rubbish, trash, refuse, waste, junk, garbage, debris 

®   Antonyms: treasure, gem

 

470. Drown (verb): Die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

®   Synonyms: suffocate, asphyxiate, perish, go under, sink, founder

®   Antonyms: float, swim

 

471. Dubious (adjective): Hesitating or doubting.

®   Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain, unsure, skeptical, distrustful 

®   Antonyms: certain, confident

 

472. Ductile (adjective): Easily bent into different shapes without breaking.

®   Synonyms: malleable, pliable, flexible, pliant, plastic, supple, workable

®   Antonyms: brittle, rigid

 

473. Dulcet (adjective): (Of a sound) sweet and melodious.

®   Synonyms: sweet, melodious, musical, mellifluous, honeyed, lyrical 

®   Antonyms: harsh, discordant

 

474. Dull (adjective): Lacking interest or excitement.

®   Synonyms: boring, tedious, tiresome, uninteresting, unexciting, dreary

®   Antonyms: interesting, engaging, sharp

 

475. Dupe (noun): A person who is easily deceived or fooled.

®   Synonyms: fool, simpleton, gull, stooge, mark, fall guy, sucker 

®   Antonyms: sage, expert

 

476. Duplicitous (adjective): Deceitful or double-dealing.

®   Synonyms: deceitful, dishonest, devious, cunning, crafty, scheming

®   Antonyms: honest, straightforward

 

477. Duress (noun): Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will.

®   Synonyms: coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation 

®   Antonyms: willingness, consent

 

478. Dwarf (verb): Appear very small in comparison.

®   Synonyms: dominate, tower above/over, loom over, overshadow 

®   Antonyms: match, equal

 

479. Dynamic (adjective): Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

®   Synonyms: energetic, spirited, vigorous, vital, lively, animated 

®   Antonyms: lethargic, inactive

 

480. Ebullient (adjective): Cheerful and full of energy.

®   Synonyms: buoyant, lively, high-spirited, animated, sparkling, exuberant

®   Antonyms: gloomy, melancholy

 

481. Eccentric (adjective): Unconventional and slightly strange.

®   Synonyms: odd, queer, quirky, bizarre, peculiar, idiosyncratic 

®   Antonyms: normal, conventional

 

482. Eclectic (adjective): Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

®   Synonyms: diverse, varied, miscellaneous, mixed, heterogeneous, motley

®   Antonyms: homogeneous, uniform

 

483. Eclipse (verb): Obscure, downplay, or block (something) from being seen.

®   Synonyms: outshine, surpass, exceed, transcend, overshadow 

®   Antonyms: highlight, feature

 

484. Edify (verb): Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

®   Synonyms: educate, enlighten, inform, instruct, improve, uplift

®   Antonyms: mislead, miseducate

 

485. Edifying (adjective): Morally or intellectually instructive.

®   Synonyms: enlightening, illuminating, informative, instructive, productive

®   Antonyms: misleading, unedifying

 

486. Effectual (adjective): Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

®   Synonyms: effective, efficacious, productive, constructive, influential

®   Antonyms: ineffective, useless

 

487. Effete (adjective): No longer effective or vigorous; decadent.

®   Synonyms: weak, feeble, enervated, worn out, depleted, exhausted

®   Antonyms: strong, vigorous

 

488. Efficacious (adjective): Successful in producing the intended result.

®   Synonyms: effective, effectual, productive, potent, powerful, efficient

®   Antonyms: ineffective, useless

 

489. Effigy (noun): A sculpture or model of a person.

®   Synonyms: image, figure, likeness, portrait, bust, statue, dummy

 

490. Effrontery (noun): Insulting boldness; impudent or shameless audacity.

®   Synonyms: nerve, audacity, cheek, gall, insolence, temerity, impertinence

®   Antonyms: courtesy, shyness

 

491. Effulgent (adjective): Radiantly bright; shining.

®   Synonyms: shining, bright, brilliant, dazzling, luminous, radiant 

®   Antonyms: dull, lackluster

 

492. Effusive (adjective): Unrestrained and overly demonstrative in expression of emotions.

®   Synonyms: gushing, overflowing, excessive, enthusiastic, fervent 

®   Antonyms: reserved, reticent

 

493. Egalitarian (adjective): Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal.

®   Synonyms: equalitarian, liberal, progressive, broad-minded, unbiased

®   Antonyms: inegalitarian, discriminatory

 

494. Elaborate (adjective): Involving many carefully arranged parts or details.

®   Synonyms: intricate, complicated, complex, detailed, ornate, fancy

®   Antonyms: simple, sparse

 

495. Elegy (noun): A mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead.

®   Synonyms: dirge, requiem, lament, threnody, keen, plaint, funeral song

 

496. Elucidate (verb): Make (something) clear; explain.

®   Synonyms: explain, clarify, illuminate, explicate, expound, illustrate

®   Antonyms: mystify, confuse

 

497. Elusive (adjective): Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

®   Synonyms: evasive, slippery, intangible, imperceptible, subtle, ephemeral

®   Antonyms: easy, obvious

 

498. Emanate (verb): Originate from; be produced by.

®   Synonyms: issue, emerge, proceed, derive, result, arise, flow out 

®   Antonyms: end, terminate

 

499. Embellish (verb): Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

®   Synonyms: adorn, decorate, ornament, augment, garnish, deck out

®   Antonyms: strip, simplify

 

500. Embezzle (verb): Steal money by falsifying records.

®   Synonyms: misappropriate, pilfer, steal, purloin, thieve, peculate, defalcate

®   Antonyms: donate, return

 

501. Embody (verb): Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

®   Synonyms: epitomize, exemplify, manifest, instantiate, incorporate 

®   Antonyms: contradict, oppose

 

502. Emblematic (adjective): Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.

®   Synonyms: symbolic,representative, metaphoric, figurative, typifying

®   Antonyms: literal

 

503. Embolden (verb): Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

®   Synonyms: encourage, hearten, inspire, fire up, stir up, fortify, steel 

®   Antonyms: discourage, deter

 

504. Emission (noun): The action or process of discharging something, especially gas or radiation, from a source.

®   Synonyms: discharge, release, expulsion, emanation, venting, ejection

®   Antonyms: absorption, ingestion

 

505. Emolument (noun): A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.

®   Synonyms: payment, fee, compensation, remuneration, pay, allowance

 

506. Empathy (noun): The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

®   Synonyms: understanding, affinity, rapport, sympathy, commiseration

®   Antonyms: indifference, apathy

 

507. Emphatic (adjective): Expressing something forcibly and clearly.

®   Synonyms: forceful, strong, vehement, passionate, powerful, vigorous 

®   Antonyms: weak, halfhearted

 

508. Empirical (adjective): Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation.

®   Synonyms: experiential, observed, factual, evidence-based, verifiable 

®   Antonyms: theoretical, speculative

 

509. Emulate (verb): Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

®   Synonyms: imitate, copy, mimic, replicate, reproduce, mirror, echo 

®   Antonyms: oppose

 

510. Enamored (adjective): Filled with love or desire for someone or something.

®   Synonyms: infatuated, besotted, smitten, captivated, enthralled 

®   Antonyms: disinterested, apathetic

 

511. Encapsulate (verb): Express the essential features of something succinctly.

®   Synonyms: summarize, outline, give the gist of, summarize, synopsize

®   Antonyms: expand, elaborate

 

512. Encompass (verb): Surround and have or hold within.

®   Synonyms: comprise, cover, include, involve, embody, encompass 

®   Antonyms: exclude

 

513. Encore (noun): A repeated or additional performance of something, demanded by an audience.

®   Synonyms: repetition, reprise, repeat performance, duplication

 

514. Encroach (verb): Intrude on or infringe on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.).

®   Synonyms: trespass, intrude, invade, impinge, infringe, breach 

®   Antonyms: respect, avoid

 

515. Encumber (verb): Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way as to prevent free action or movement.

®   Synonyms: burden, weigh down, overload, obstruct, impede, hinder

®   Antonyms: facilitate, assist

 

516. Endearing (adjective): Inspiring affection.

®   Synonyms: lovable, adorable, charming, appealing, delightful, captivating

®   Antonyms: objectionable, unpleasant

 

517. Endorse (verb): Declare one's public approval or support of something. 

®   Synonyms: support, back, advocate, champion, promote, recommend

®   Antonyms: oppose, reject

 

518. Enduring (adjective): Lasting over a period of time; durable.

®   Synonyms: lasting, long-lasting, long-term, permanent, persistent 

®   Antonyms: fleeting, transient

 

519. Enervate (verb): Deprive of strength or vitality; weaken.

®   Synonyms: weaken, tire, fatigue, exhaust, weary, drain, debilitate 

®   Antonyms: strengthen, invigorate

 

520. Enfranchise (verb): Give (someone) the right to vote.

®   Synonyms: empower, emancipate, liberate, release, set free, unshackle

®   Antonyms: disempower, disenfranchise 

 

521. Engender (verb): Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition). 

®   Synonyms: cause, give rise to, bring about, generate, produce, provoke

®   Antonyms: quell, prevent

 

522. Engrossing (adjective): Capturing and keeping one's interest or attention.

®   Synonyms: absorbing, consuming, gripping, riveting, enthralling, immersive

®   Antonyms: dull, boring

 

523. Enhance (verb): Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

®   Synonyms: augment, boost, elevate, escalate, strengthen, bolster 

®   Antonyms: reduce, diminish

 

524. Enigma (noun): A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

®   Synonyms: mystery, puzzle, riddle, paradox, conundrum, quandary 

®   Antonyms: obviousness, clarity

 

525. Enmity (noun): The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

®   Synonyms: hostility, antagonism, animosity, antipathy, rancor, hatred

®   Antonyms: friendship, amity

 

526. Ennui (noun): A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of interest.

®   Synonyms: boredom, tedium, listlessness, lethargy, lassitude, malaise

®   Antonyms: enthusiasm, excitement

 

527. Enormity (noun): The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

®   Synonyms: horrendousness, atrociousness, heinousness, egregiousness

®   Antonyms: insignificance

 

528. Ensue (verb): Happen or occur afterward or as a result.

®   Synonyms: follow, result, develop, happen, take place, occur, come after

®   Antonyms: precede, antecede

 

529. Entangle (verb): Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.

®   Synonyms: enmesh, ensnare, trap, tangle, snarl, mesh, intertwine 

®   Antonyms: disentangle, untangle

 

530. Enterprising (adjective): Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects.

®   Synonyms: energetic, driven, enthusiastic, eager, ambitious, motivated

®   Antonyms: unmotivated, lazy

 

531. Enthrall (verb): Capture the fascinated attention of someone.

®   Synonyms: captivate, enchant, entrance, bewitch, fascinate, spellbind

®   Antonyms: bore, repel

 

532. Enthusiast (noun): A person who is ardently attached to a particular subject or activity.

®   Synonyms: fan, fanatic, devotee, aficionado, buff, zealot, lover

®   Antonyms: critic

 

533. Entice (verb): Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

®   Synonyms: lure, tempt, attract, allure, seduce, coax, wheedle 

®   Antonyms: deter, discourage

 

534. Entitlement (noun): The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

®   Synonyms: birthright, prerogative, right, privilege, claim 

®   Antonyms: duty, responsibility

 

535. Entreaty (noun): An earnest plea or request.

®   Synonyms: plea, appeal, request, petition, solicitation, prayer, supplication

®   Antonyms: command, demand

 

536. Enunciate (verb): Say or pronounce clearly.

®   Synonyms: articulate, vocalize, express, pronounce, utter, mouth, verbalize

®   Antonyms: mumble, mutter

 

537. Ephemeral (adjective): Lasting for a very short time.

®   Synonyms: fleeting, passing, short-lived, brief, transitory, temporary 

®   Antonyms: enduring, permanent

 

538. Epithet (noun): An adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute.

®   Synonyms: denomination, sobriquet, appellation, cognomen, handle 

®   Antonyms: name

 

539. Epoch (noun): A period of time in history marked by a distinctive character or course of events.

®   Synonyms: age, era, period, time, aeon, stage, phase

 

540. Equanimity (noun): Calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.

®   Synonyms: composure, poise, balance, collectedness, control, calmness

®   Antonyms: agitation, discomposure

 

541. Equivocate (verb): Use ambiguous or unclear language to avoid commitment or in order to mislead.

®   Synonyms: prevaricate, evade, hedge, sidestep, fudge, quibble 

®   Antonyms: clarify, articulate

 

542. Erudite (adjective): Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

®   Synonyms: learned, scholarly, lettered, well-read, informed, knowledgeable

®   Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated

 

543. Eschew (verb): Deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

®   Synonyms: shun, avoid, abstain from, reject, renounce, forswear, forgo

®   Antonyms: welcome, embrace

 

544. Espouse (verb): Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

®   Synonyms: adopt, embrace, take up, assume, shoulder, champion 

®   Antonyms: reject, oppose

 

545. Ethereal (adjective): Extremely delicate, light, not earthly or material.

®   Synonyms: airy, delicate, subtle, intangible, heavenly, ethereal, gossamer

®   Antonyms: rough, earthbound

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546. Euphonious (adjective): Pleasing or sweet to hear.

®   Synonyms: melodious, musical, dulcet, mellifluous, tuneful, harmonious 

®   Antonyms: cacophonous, discordant

 

547. Euphoria (noun): A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. 

®   Synonyms: elation, joy, joyfulness, delight, glee, exhilaration

®   Antonyms: sadness, melancholy 

 

548. Euthanasia (noun): The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable or painful disease.

®   Synonyms: mercy killing, assisted suicide

 

549. Evade (verb): Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

®   Synonyms: dodge, sidestep, skirt, circumvent, bypass, elude, shun 

®   Antonyms: confront, face

 

550. Evanescent (adjective): Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

®   Synonyms: ephemeral, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived 

®   Antonyms: enduring, permanent

 

551. Evasive (adjective): Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation.

®   Synonyms: noncommittal, evasive, ambiguous, vague, equivocal, slippery

®   Antonyms: direct, straightforward 

 

552. Evenhanded (adjective): Fair and impartial.

®   Synonyms: fair, just, equitable, impartial, unbiased, objective 

®   Antonyms: biased, unfair

 

553. Evince (verb): Demonstrate or clearly show the existence or truth of something.

®   Synonyms: demonstrate, show, display, exhibit, manifest, signify 

®   Antonyms: hide, conceal

 

554. Evoke (verb): Bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.

®   Synonyms: invoke, summon, call forth, conjure up, kindle, excite, stir up

®   Antonyms: repress, suppress

 

555. Exacerbate (verb): Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. 

®   Synonyms: aggravate, worsen, inflame, compound, intensify, escalate

®   Antonyms: alleviate, relieve 

 

556. Exact (adjective): Precisely or sharply defined or stated.

®   Synonyms: precise, accurate, correct, faithful, strict, literal, close 

®   Antonyms: inaccurate, estimated 

 

557. Exalt (verb): Think or speak very highly of; praise and glorify.

®   Synonyms: elevate, extol, laud, eulogize, panegyrize, acclaim, vaunt

®   Antonyms: denigrate, vilify

 

558. Exasperate (verb): Irritate intensely; infuriate.

®   Synonyms: annoy, irritate, irk, gall, vex, nettle, provoke, rile up 

®   Antonyms: soothe, placate

 

559. Exceed (verb): Be greater in number, size, or amount than (a number, size, or amount). 

®   Synonyms: surpass, outdo, outstrip, top, trump, excel, transcend

®   Antonyms: fall below/short of 

 

560. Excerpt (noun): A short extract from a book, film, or piece of music.

®   Synonyms: extract, extract, selection, snippet, clip, snippet, passage

 

561. Excruciating (adjective): Intensely painful.

®   Synonyms: agonizing, unbearable, insufferable, torturing, harrowing

®   Antonyms: bearable, mild

 

562. Exculpate (verb): Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.

®   Synonyms: absolve, acquit, vindicate, exonerate, discharge, clear

®   Antonyms: incriminate, implicate

 

563. Exegesis (noun): Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.

®   Synonyms: explanation, interpretation, explication, analysis, commentary

 

564. Exemplary (adjective): Worthy of imitation; commendable.

®   Synonyms: commendable, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, meritorious

®   Antonyms: unworthy, poor

 

565. Exhaustive (adjective): Comprehensive, thorough, and accurate.

®   Synonyms: thorough, comprehensive, all-inclusive, in-depth, intensive 

®   Antonyms: partial, incomplete

 

566. Exigency (noun): An urgent need or demand. 

®   Synonyms: urgency, crisis, emergency, necessity, imperative

®   Antonyms: luxury, choice

 

567. Exonerate (verb): Absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

®   Synonyms: absolve, acquit, vindicate, clear, exculpate, discharge

®   Antonyms: condemn, convict

 

568. Exorbitant (adjective): Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.

®   Synonyms: excessive, extreme, extravagant, immoderate, extortionate 

®   Antonyms: reasonable, affordable

 

569. Exorcise (verb): Drive out or attempt to drive out (an evil spirit) from someone.

®   Synonyms: expel, cast out, banish, dispel, eject, oust, drive away

 

570. Expatriate (noun): A person who lives outside their native country.

®   Synonyms: émigré, migrant, displaced person, asylum seeker, refugee

®   Antonyms: native

 

571. Expedite (verb): Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

®   Synonyms: accelerate, speed up, hurry up, hasten, rush, quicken 

®   Antonyms: delay, hinder

 

572. Expiate (verb): Make amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing).

®   Synonyms: atone, make amends, pay for, redeem, absolve, redress

®   Antonyms: sin

 

573. Explicit (adjective): Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. 

®   Synonyms: clear, direct, plain, lucid unambiguous, forthright

®   Antonyms: implicit, vague 

 

574. Exploit (verb): Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

®   Synonyms: utilize, harness, use, make use of, tap, capitalize on, employ

®   Antonyms: ignore

 

575. Expostulate (verb): Reason earnestly and remonstrate with someone over an action or course of action. 

®   Synonyms: remonstrate, reason, argue, plead, appeal, beseech 

®   Antonyms: agree, comply

 

576. Expunge (verb): Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

®   Synonyms: erase, eliminate, delete, efface, excise, obliterate, destroy 

®   Antonyms: retain, preserve

 

577. Extant (adjective): Still in existence; surviving. 

®   Synonyms: existing, surviving, remaining, extant, alive

®   Antonyms: extinct, destroyed

 

578. Extend (verb): Stretch out over a distance or time; make available or continue for an additional period.

®   Synonyms: stretch, spread out, unfold, unfurl, lengthen, elongate 

®   Antonyms: shorten, contract

 

579. Extenuating (adjective): Providing an excuse or justification.

®   Synonyms: mitigating, extenuatory, alleviating, excusatory 

®   Antonyms: aggravating, incriminating 

 

580. Extirpate (verb): Destroy or remove totally; exterminate.

®   Synonyms: eliminate, eradicate, abolish, annihilate, extinguish 

®   Antonyms: allow, permit

 

581. Extol (verb): Praise enthusiastically.

®   Synonyms: praise, laud, glorify, vaunt, exalt, trumpet, proclaim, acclaim

®   Antonyms: denigrate, criticize

 

582. Extort (verb): Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.

®   Synonyms: wring from, extract, wrest, squeeze out, coerce, exact 

®   Antonyms: give, offer

 

583. Extraneous (adjective): Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

®   Synonyms: irrelevant, inapplicable, immaterial, impertinent, unrelated

®   Antonyms: relevant, applicable 

 

584. Extricate (verb): Free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

®   Synonyms: disentangle, free, release, liberate, disengage, untangle 

®   Antonyms: entangle, enmesh

 

585. Extrovert (noun): An outgoing, overtly expressive person.

®   Synonyms: extroverted, outgoing, sociable, gregarious, convivial, affable

®   Antonyms: introvert

 

586. Exult (verb): Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation.

®   Synonyms: rejoice, joy, triumph, celebrate, glory, delight in, revel in 

®   Antonyms: mourn

 

587. Fabricate (verb): Concoct something artificial or untrue.

®   Synonyms: invent, make up, falsify, invent, manufacture, devise, forge 

®   Antonyms: verify, substantiate

 

588. Facet (noun): A particular aspect or feature of something.

®   Synonyms: aspect, feature, side, face, facet, perspective 

®   Antonyms: whole, entirety

 

589. Facetious (adjective): Treating serious issues with humor; flippant.

®   Synonyms: joking, humorous, funny, playful, ironic, jocose, sarcastic

®   Antonyms: serious, solemn

 

590. Facile (adjective): (Especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive but oversimplified. 

®   Synonyms: simplistic, superficial, shallow, glib, slick 

®   Antonyms: nuanced, complex

 

591. Fallacy (noun): A mistaken belief.

®   Synonyms: misconception, misbelief, delusion, illusion, erroneous notion 

®   Antonyms: truth, fact

 

592. Fallible (adjective): Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

®   Synonyms: imperfect, flawed, faulty, defective, error-prone 

®   Antonyms: infallible, flawless

 

593. Fallow (adjective): (Of farmland) plowed but left unsown for a period to restore its fertility.

®   Synonyms: uncultivated, unplanted, untilled, inactive

®   Antonyms: cultivated, planted 

 

594. Fanatic (noun): A person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm for something.

®   Synonyms: zealot, extremist, radical, diehard, militant, bigot 

®   Antonyms: moderate

 

595. Fanciful (adjective): Based on imagining rather than reality; fanciful.

®   Synonyms: whimsical, imaginary, imaginative, creative, invented 

®   Antonyms: realistic, practical

 

 

596. Farce (noun): A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay.

®   Synonyms: comedy, parody, travesty, mockery, sham, joke, nonsense 

 

597. Farcical (adjective): Absurdly exaggerated or irrational.

®   Synonyms: ridiculous, ludicrous, laughable, foolish, silly, absurd, preposterous

®   Antonyms: reasonable, realistic

 

598. Fastidious (adjective): Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

®   Synonyms: meticulous, precise, perfectionist, punctilious, conscientious 

®   Antonyms: careless, reckless 

 

599. Fatuous (adjective): Silly and pointless.

®   Synonyms: inane, asinine, foolish, brainless, mindless, frivolous, trifling

®   Antonyms: wise, thoughtful

 

600. Fauna (noun): The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

®   Synonyms: wildlife, animals, creatures

 

601. Fawn (verb): Give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection.

®   Synonyms: grovel, crawl, creep, toady, truckle, ingratiate oneself, curry favor

®   Antonyms: defy, confront

 

602. Fealty (noun): Deep or solemn sincerity; unwavering devotion.

®   Synonyms: allegiance, loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, dedication 

®   Antonyms: disloyalty, faithlessness

 

603. Feasible (adjective): Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.

®   Synonyms: practicable, viable, workable, realistic, reasonable 

®   Antonyms: impracticable, impossible

 

604. Feeble (adjective): Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

®   Synonyms: weak, frail, delicate, fragile, decrepit, enfeebled, puny 

®   Antonyms: strong, vigorous

 

605. Feral (adjective): (Especially of an animal) in a wild state after escape from captivity.

®   Synonyms: wild, untamed, undomesticated, unsocialized, savage, vicious

®   Antonyms: tame, domesticated

 

606. Ferment (verb): Go through the process of fermentation.

®   Synonyms: brew, boil, bubble, simmer, seethe, foam, foment

 

607. Fervid (adjective): Showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.

®   Synonyms: ardent, passionate, impassioned, zealous, fiery, vehement 

®   Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

 

608. Fester (verb): Become septic; form pus.

®   Synonyms: rankle, abscess, corrode, mortify, rot, putrefy, suppuration

®   Antonyms: heal

 

609. Fiat (noun): An official order or decree, especially one given by an absolute authority.

®   Synonyms: decree, edict, mandate, directive, ruling, diktat, authorization

®   Antonyms: law

 

610. Fickle (adjective): Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties.

®   Synonyms: inconstant, inconsistent, variable, unsteady, erratic, volatile 

®   Antonyms: loyal, steadfast

 

611. Fidelity (noun): Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.

®   Synonyms: loyalty, commitment, devotion, dedication, allegiance 

®   Antonyms: faithlessness, disloyalty

 

612. Figurative (adjective): Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical. 

®   Synonyms: metaphorical, symbolic, emblematic, metaphoric, allegoric

®   Antonyms: literal

 

613. Filibuster (noun): An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.

®   Synonyms: obstruction, stonewalling, delaying tactics, obstructionism

 

614. Finicky (adjective): Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.

®   Synonyms: fussy, fastidious, persnickety, pernickety, picky, choosy 

®   Antonyms: easygoing

 

615. Fissure (noun): A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting.

®   Synonyms: crack, cleft, crevice, rift, split, breach, rupture 

®   Antonyms: closure

 

616. Flaccid (adjective): Lacking strength or firmness; limp; lax.

®   Synonyms: limp, drooping, sagging, soft, floppy, flabby, slack 

®   Antonyms: firm, rigid

 

617. Flag (verb): Become weaker or slower; decline in vigor or strength. 

®   Synonyms: tire, fade, languish, lose energy, run out of steam 

®   Antonyms: strengthen, rally

 

618. Flail (verb): Wave or swing around wildly.

®   Synonyms: thresh, thrash, flap, beat, whip, swing, brandish, agitate

®   Antonyms: control, steady

 

619. Flamboyant (adjective): Dramatically bold or exciting; florid.

®   Synonyms: showy, ornate, ostentatious, extravagant, baroque, ornate  

®   Antonyms: restrained, austere

 

620. Fledgling (noun): A young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying.

®   Synonyms: juvenile, youth, youngster, baby

®   Antonyms: adult

 

621. Fleeting (adjective): Lasting for a very short time.

®   Synonyms: passing, transitory, ephemeral, transient, brief, short-lived

®   Antonyms: permanent, enduring

 

622. Fleet (adjective): Moving or capable of moving quickly; rapid or swift.

®   Synonyms: swift, rapid, speedy, quick, fast, nimble, racing, hasty

®   Antonyms: slow

 

623. Flimsy (adjective): Lacking strength or vigor; feeble. 

®   Synonyms: insubstantial, slight, delicate, flimsy, weak, ramshackle

®   Antonyms: sturdy, substantial

 

624. Flout (verb): Openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).

®   Synonyms: defy, challenge, disobey, contravene, infringe, rebel against

®   Antonyms: obey, uphold

 

625. Fluctuate (verb): Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. 

®   Synonyms: vary, change, shift, alternate, seesaw, oscillate, veer

®   Antonyms: stabilize 

 

626. Fluke (noun): An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.

®   Synonyms: chance, happenstance, coincidence, serendipity, accident

®   Antonyms: certainty

 

627. Flummox (verb): Completely bewilder or perplex someone.

®   Synonyms: baffle, confuse, perplex, mystify, puzzle, confound, nonplus

®   Antonyms: enlighten

 

628. Foible (noun): A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

®   Synonyms: quirk, idiosyncrasy, mannerism, tic, peculiarity, eccentricity 

®   Antonyms: strength

 

629. Foment (verb): Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

®   Synonyms: incite, provoke, inflame, agitate, arouse, instigate, encourage

®   Antonyms: discourage, deter

 

630. Foolhardy (adjective): Recklessly bold or rash.

®   Synonyms: reckless, rash, impetuous, audacious, brash, irresponsible 

®   Antonyms: prudent, cautious

 

631. Forage (verb): Search widely for food or provisions.

®   Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, scrounge, rummage, grub, root around/about

®   Antonyms: ignore

 

632. Forebear (noun): An ancestor.

®   Synonyms: ancestor, forefather, progenitor, precursor, antecedent

®   Antonyms: descendant, offspring

 

633. Foreboding (adjective): Warning of or showing signs of an impending, usually bad or unpleasant event.

®   Synonyms: ominous, portentous, inauspicious, menacing, threatening 

®   Antonyms: promising, reassuring

 

634. Forestall (verb): Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action beforehand.

®   Synonyms: preempt, prevent, thwart, avert, nip in the bud, head off 

®   Antonyms: allow, permit 

 

635. Forge (verb): Create (something) strong, enduring, or successful.

®   Synonyms: construct, build, make, form, fabricate, fashion, shape, mold

®   Antonyms: destroy

 

636. Forgo (verb): Refrain from; decline or deny oneself.

®   Synonyms: refrain, abstain, give up, renounce, relinquish, eschew 

®   Antonyms: indulge in, accept

 

637. Formidable (adjective): Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful or daunting.

®   Synonyms: daunting, intimidating, fearsome, redoubtable, terrifying

®   Antonyms: easy, insignificant

 

638. Forthright (adjective): (Of a person or their manner) direct and outspoken.

®   Synonyms: outspoken, blunt, candid, frank, plainspoken, straightforward

®   Antonyms: evasive

 

639. Fortuitous (adjective): Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

®   Synonyms: accidental, chance, adventitious, serendipitous 

®   Antonyms: planned, deliberate

 

640. Foster (verb): Encourage the development of something.

®   Synonyms: encourage, promote, nurture, cultivate, nourish, nurse, incubate

®   Antonyms: hinder, thwart

 

641. Foundering (verb): (Of a ship) fill with water and sink.

®   Synonyms: sinking, submerging, plunging down, descending, going under

®   Antonyms: floating, remaining afloat

 

642. Fragile (adjective): Easily broken or damaged. 

®   Synonyms: delicate, frail, brittle, flimsy, insubstantial, shaky, precarious

®   Antonyms: sturdy, robust

 

643. Fragmentary (adjective): Consisting of small disconnected parts.

®   Synonyms: disconnected, piecemeal, scrappy, patchy, disjointed, odds and ends

®   Antonyms: cohesive, unified

 

644. Fray (verb): Become worn at the edges; come loose by rubbing.

®   Synonyms: unwind, unravel, untwist, loosen, shred, wear away, wear thin

®   Antonyms: strengthen 

 

645. Frenetic (adjective): Fast and energetic in a rather uncontrolled way.

®   Synonyms: frantic, frenzied, wild, feverish, frantic, manic, chaotic 

®   Antonyms: calm, orderly

 

646. Fretful (adjective): Feeling or expressing distress or irritation. 

®   Synonyms: irritable, testy, petulant, impatient, grumpy, fractious

®   Antonyms: calm, patient

 

647. Frivolous (adjective): Not having any serious purpose or value.

®   Synonyms: trivial, petty, needless, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential

®   Antonyms: serious

 

648. Frustrate (verb): Prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing.

®   Synonyms: thwart, impede, obstruct, foil, derail, defeat, dash, sabotage

®   Antonyms: facilitate, aid

 

649. Futile (adjective): Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

®   Synonyms: useless, fruitless, vain, unavailing, ineffective, pointless 

®   Antonyms: effective, worthwhile

 

650. Gaffe (noun): An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment or offense.

®   Synonyms: blunder, error, mistake, slip, lapse, faux pas, misstep 

®   Antonyms: careful remark

 

651. Gainsay (verb): Deny, dispute, or contradict (something).

®   Synonyms: contradict, dispute, take issue with, oppose, protest, object to

®   Antonyms: agree, accept

 

652. Gall (noun): Bitter or resentful feeling of exasperation.

®   Synonyms: bitterness, rancor, resentment, spleen, grudge, acrimony 

®   Antonyms: amiability, pleasantness

 

653. Galvanize (verb): Shock or stimulate into sudden activity.

®   Synonyms: stimulate, spur, electrify, inspire, motivate, arouse, energize

®   Antonyms: discourage, deter

 

654. Game (adjective): Willing to do something new or challenging.

®   Synonyms: disposed, keen, eager, prepared, ready, agreeable, amenable

®   Antonyms: unwilling

 

655. Gape (verb): Stare openly in amazement or wonder, with or as if with the mouth wide open.

®   Synonyms: stare, gaze, ogle, peer, gawk, marvel, boggle

®   Antonyms: ignore

 

656. Garble (verb): Distort or falsify (facts or meanings) to suit one’s own interests.

®   Synonyms: distort, twist, pervert, misrepresent, misreport, falsify

®   Antonyms: clarify, explain

 

657. Garner (verb): Gather or collect (something), typically information or approval.

®   Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble, glean, harvest

®   Antonyms: scatter

 

658. Garrulous (adjective): Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

®   Synonyms: talkative, verbose, loquacious, voluble, gabby, gossipy 

®   Antonyms: laconic, reserved

 

659. Gauche (adjective): Lacking ease or grace; socially awkward.

®   Synonyms: awkward, graceless, clumsy, tactless, indelicate, undiplomatic

®   Antonyms: graceful, elegant

 

660. Gaudy (adjective): Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be devoid of taste.

®   Synonyms: flashy, garish, loud, tasteless, showy, ostentatious 

®   Antonyms: tasteful, refined

 

661. Gawk (verb): Look in open-mouthed astonishment, typically for a prolonged period.

®   Synonyms: gape, stare, gaze, ogle, rubberneck, marvel, eyeball

®   Antonyms: ignore

 

662. Germane (adjective): Relevant to a subject under consideration.

®   Synonyms: relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite, material, relative 

®   Antonyms: irrelevant

 

663. Giddy (adjective): Having or showing an inability to think or act clearly.

®   Synonyms: dizzy, lightheaded, vertiginous, flighty, scatterbrained 

®   Antonyms: levelheaded

 

664. Gild (verb): Cover thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.

®   Synonyms: coat, overlay, wash, glaze, laminate, plate, embellish 

®   Antonyms: strip

 

665. Gist (noun): The substance or essence of a speech or text.

®   Synonyms: essence, core, heart, substance, marrow, meat, pith

®   Antonyms: details

 

666. Glut (verb): Supply someone or something with an excessively abundant amount of something.

®   Synonyms: inundate, flood, swamp, saturate, clog up, overload 

®   Antonyms: deprive

 

667. Gouge (verb): Make a hole or groove in something with a sharp tool.

®   Synonyms: furrow, rut, groove, score, engrave, carve, cut, incise

®   Antonyms: fill, smooth

 

668. Grandiloquent (adjective): Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner.

®   Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, orotund, turgid, lofty, magniloquent 

®   Antonyms: plainspoken

 

669. Gratuitous (adjective): Uncalled for; lacking good reason.

®   Synonyms: unnecessary, uncalled for, unwarranted, unjustified, needless 

®   Antonyms: necessary, warranted

 

670. Gravitas (noun): Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.

®   Synonyms: dignity, solemnity, seriousness, solemnness, importance

®   Antonyms: frivolity

 

671. Gregarious (adjective): (Of a person) fond of company; sociable.

®   Synonyms: sociable, outgoing, companionable, affable, genial, convivial

®   Antonyms: aloof, solitary

 

672. Grievous (adjective): (Of something bad) very severe or serious.

®   Synonyms: grave, dire, dreadful, terrible, awful, catastrophic 

®   Antonyms: trivial

 

673. Grouse (verb): Complain or grumble persistently and monotonously.

®   Synonyms: complain, grumble, whine, moan, gripe, carp, bellyache

®   Antonyms: praise

 

674. Gullible (adjective): Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

®   Synonyms: naive, trusting, unsuspecting, innocent, immature, green 

®   Antonyms: skeptical, cautious

 

675. Gush (verb): Flow out or cause to flow freely in a rapid stream.

®   Synonyms: spout, spew, cascade, pour, surge, spurt, stream, issue

®   Antonyms: trickle

 

676. Gusto (noun): Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.

®   Synonyms: enthusiasm, excitement, exuberance, zeal, zest, relish

®   Antonyms: indifference, apathy

 

677. Habituate (verb): Accustom or become accustomed to something.

®   Synonyms: acclimate, accustom, accommodate, assimilate, inure 

®   Antonyms: alienate

 

678. Halcyon (adjective): Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

®   Synonyms: happy, golden, carefree, peaceful, calm, prosperous 

®   Antonyms: turbulent, troubled

 

679. Hallmark (noun): A distinguishing feature or characteristic of something.

®   Synonyms: stamp, trademark, attribute, badge, feature, characteristic

 

680. Hamper (verb): Impede or prevent the movement or progress of something.

®   Synonyms: obstruct, impede, hinder, restrict, constrain, shackle 

®   Antonyms: aid, facilitate

 

681. Harangue (verb): Give a lengthy and aggressive speech.

®   Synonyms: rant, scold, lecture, berate, fulminate, declaim, hold forth

®   Antonyms: praise

 

682. Harrowing (adjective): Extremely distressing; traumatic.

®   Synonyms: distressing, disturbing, upsetting, traumatic, agonizing

®   Antonyms: comforting, soothing

 

683. Haughty (adjective): Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

®   Synonyms: arrogant, proud, conceited, egotistical, disdainful, pompous

®   Antonyms: humble, modest

 

684. Hectic (adjective): Full of incessant or frantic activity.

®   Synonyms: frenetic, frenzied, manic, wild, turbulent, chaotic, agitated

®   Antonyms:

 

685. Hedonism (noun): The pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.

®   Synonyms: sensual indulgence, epicureanism, libertinism, sybaritism 

®   Antonyms: asceticism, self-denial

 

686. Hegemony (noun): Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

®   Synonyms: dominance, domination, supremacy, ascendancy, predominance

®   Antonyms: subordination 

 

687. Heinous (adjective): (Of a person or wrongful act) utterly odious or wicked.

®   Synonyms: atrocious, abominable, awful, terrible, horrendous, horrific 

®   Antonyms: admirable

 

688. Heresy (noun): Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.

®   Synonyms: unorthodoxy, heterodoxy, blasphemy, irreverence, apostasy

®   Antonyms: orthodoxy, doctrine

 

689. Hermetic (adjective): Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.

®   Synonyms: airtight, watertight, sealed, shut, enclosed, encapsulated 

®   Antonyms: permeable, porous

 

690. Heterodox (adjective): Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.

®   Synonyms: unorthodox, unconventional, nonconformist, dissenting 

®   Antonyms: orthodox, conventional

 

691. Heuristic (adjective): Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves.

®   Synonyms: exploratory, experimental, trial-and-error, investigatory 

®   Antonyms: certain, definitive

 

692. Hiatus (noun): A pause or gap in continuity.

®   Synonyms: interruption, break, cessation, interval, lacuna, caesura, lull

®   Antonyms: continuation 

 

693. Hinder (verb): Make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

®   Synonyms: obstruct, impede, hamper, inhibit, retard, encumber 

®   Antonyms: aid, facilitate 

 

694. Hip (adjective): Very fashionable or aware of trends.

®   Synonyms: fashionable, trendsetting, stylish, voguish, chic, in vogue 

®   Antonyms: old-fashioned, unstylish

 

695. Homage (noun): Public acknowledgement or tribute that shows respect. 

®   Synonyms: tribute, honor, acclaim, esteem, praise, veneration

®   Antonyms: irreverence, disrespect

 

696. Homily (noun): A religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification.

®   Synonyms: sermon, sermonizing, preachment, discourse, refection 

®   Antonyms: conversation

 

697. Homogeneous (adjective): Of the same kind; alike in nature or structure. 

®   Synonyms: uniform, identical, unvaried, consistent, unchanging

®   Antonyms: heterogeneous 

 

698. Hone (verb): Sharpen (a tool or weapon) with a whetstone or other stone.

®   Synonyms: sharpen, grind, whet, strop, polish, smooth, refine, perfect

®   Antonyms: dull, blunt

 

699. Hubris (noun): Excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence.

®   Synonyms: arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, egotism, vanity, smugness

®   Antonyms: modesty, humility

 

700. Hyperbole (noun): Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

®   Synonyms: exaggeration, embellishment, overstatement, magnification

®   Antonyms: understatement, litotes

 

701. Iconoclast (noun): A person who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional ideas or institutions.

®   Synonyms: revolutionary, radical, rebel, reformist, dissenter 

®   Antonyms: conformist, traditionalist

 

702. Idiosyncrasy (noun): A distinctive or peculiar characteristic or habit.

®   Synonyms: quirk, mannerism, eccentricity, oddity, foible, anomaly 

®   Antonyms: normality, conformity

 

703. Idolatry (noun): Worship of idols; great admiration or devotion.

®   Synonyms: reverence, veneration, glorification, adulation, lionization

®   Antonyms: contempt, irreverence

 

704. Illicit (adjective): Forbidden by law or rules.

®   Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, illegitimate, criminal, prohibited 

®   Antonyms: lawful, legitimate, legal

 

705. Illuminate (verb): Light up; make something clearer and easier to understand.

®   Synonyms: clarify, elucidate, explain, shed light on, enlighten 

®   Antonyms: obscure, confuse

 

706. Illusive (adjective): Deceptive, elusive; based on illusion.

®   Synonyms: deceptive, elusive, evasive, unreliable, misleading 

®   Antonyms: straightforward, trustworthy

 

707. Imagery (noun): Visually descriptive language or figures of speech.

®   Synonyms: metaphor, symbolism, allegory, imagery, descriptive language

 

708. Imbibe (verb): Absorb or assimilate ideas or information.

®   Synonyms: absorb, take in, acquire, pick up, grasp, comprehend 

®   Antonyms: ignore, overlook

 

709. Imbue (verb): Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.

®   Synonyms: infuse, instill, inject, suffuse, charge, saturate, steep 

®   Antonyms: leach, drain

 

710. Imminent (adjective): About to happen; impending.

®   Synonyms: approaching, close at hand, coming, forthcoming, near 

®   Antonyms: distant, far-off 

 

711. Immutable (adjective): Unchanging over time; unable to be changed.

®   Synonyms: unchanging, fixed, set, constant, permanent, invariable 

®   Antonyms: mutable, changeable

 

712. Impair (verb): Weaken or damage (something).

®   Synonyms: damage, harm, diminish, mar, sabotage, undermine, weaken

®   Antonyms: fix, assist

 

713. Impartial (adjective): Treating all rivals or disputants equally.

®   Synonyms: unbiased, neutral, nonpartisan, objective, disinterested 

®   Antonyms: biased, partial

 

714. Impassive (adjective): Not displaying emotion.

®   Synonyms: expressionless, emotionless, wooden, stony, deadpan 

®   Antonyms: demonstrative, emotional

 

715. Impeach (verb): Call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice).

®   Synonyms: challenge, dispute, cast doubt on, query, question 

®   Antonyms: support, verify

 

716. Impeccable (adjective): In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

®   Synonyms: flawless, faultless, perfect, exemplary, outstanding 

®   Antonyms: flawed, imperfect

 

717. Impede (verb): Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

®   Synonyms: obstruct, block, hinder, hamper, interrupt, inhibit, encumber

®   Antonyms: assist, facilitate

 

718. Impending (adjective): About to happen; imminent. 

®   Synonyms: approaching, imminent, forthcoming, near, coming, close

®   Antonyms: distant, remote

 

719. Imperative (adjective): Of vital importance; crucial.

®   Synonyms: vital, crucial, critical, indispensable, essential 

®   Antonyms: optional, unnecessary

 

720. Imperturbable (adjective): Not capable of being disturbed or excited; calm.

®   Synonyms: calm, placid, composed, tranquil, unruffled, unflappable 

®   Antonyms: excitable, volatile

 

721. Impervious (adjective): Not allowing fluid to pass through; impenetrable.

®   Synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, watertight, airtight, sealed 

®   Antonyms: permeable, porous

 

722. Impetuous (adjective): Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

®   Synonyms: impulsive, rash, reckless, hasty, spontaneous, wild 

®   Antonyms: cautious, careful

 

723. Implacable (adjective): Unable to be placated or appeased.

®   Synonyms: unrelenting, inexorable, inflexible, unforgiving, unappeasable

®   Antonyms: forgiving, appeasable 

 

724. Implausible (adjective): Not seeming reasonable or probable; far-fetched.

®   Synonyms: unbelievable, inconceivable, incredible, preposterous 

®   Antonyms: credible, plausible

 

725. Implicit (adjective): Suggested though not directly expressed.

®   Synonyms: implied, indirect, inferred, understood, inherent 

®   Antonyms: explicit, stated

 

726. Implode (verb): Collapse or cause to collapse violently inward.

®   Synonyms: break down, crumple, crumble, cave in, buckle, fall in

®   Antonyms: expand, strengthen

 

727. Important (adjective): Of great significance or value.

®   Synonyms: significant, substantial, valuable, vital, key, momentous

®   Antonyms: insignificant, worthless

 

728. Impose (verb): Force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.

®   Synonyms: foist, inflict, force, press, thrust upon, obtrude 

®   Antonyms: allow, permit

 

729. Impregnable (adjective): Unable to be broken into or penetrated. 

®   Synonyms: invulnerable, impenetrable, unassailable, unbreachable

®   Antonyms: vulnerable, defenseless 

 

730. Impromptu (adjective): Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.

®   Synonyms: extemporaneous, unrehearsed, unplanned, spontaneous 

®   Antonyms: planned, rehearsed

 

731. Impudent (adjective): Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

®   Synonyms: impertinent, insolent, rude, disrespectful, brazen, shameless

®   Antonyms: respectful, polite

 

732. Inadvertent (adjective): Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.

®   Synonyms: accidental, unintentional, unwitting, unintended 

®   Antonyms: deliberate, intentional

 

733. Inane (adjective): Silly and pointless.

®   Synonyms: silly, foolish, stupid, fatuous, idiotic, absurd, ridiculous

®   Antonyms: sensible, thoughtful

 

734. Inaugurate (verb): Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

®   Synonyms: begin, start, initiate, launch, institute, commence, originate

®   Antonyms: end, conclude

 

735. Incense (verb): Make extremely angry; infuriate.

®   Synonyms: enrage, anger, infuriate, inflame, madden, provoke, nettle

®   Antonyms: calm, soothe

 

736. Incessant (adjective): (Of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

®   Synonyms: ceaseless, constant, continual, relentless, persistent 

®   Antonyms: intermittent, sporadic

 

737. Inchoate (adjective): In an initial or early stage; not fully formed.

®   Synonyms: unformed, formless, embryonic, nascent, fledgling 

®   Antonyms: developed, finished

 

738. Incipient (adjective): Just beginning to happen or develop.

®   Synonyms: emerging, developing, early, initial, nascent, embryonic

®   Antonyms: developed, final

 

739. Incitant (noun): Something that incites, encourages, or stimulates.

®   Synonyms: stimulant, spur, impetus, catalyst, inducement, motivation

®   Antonyms: deterrent

 

740. Incoherent (adjective): Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way.

®   Synonyms: unintelligible, unclear, ambiguous, muddled, garbled 

®   Antonyms: coherent, comprehensible

 

741. Incongruous (adjective): Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings.

®   Synonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, unfitting, strange, anomalous 

®   Antonyms: congruous, fitting

 

742. Inconsequential (adjective): Unimportant; insignificant.

®   Synonyms: unimportant, insignificant, negligible, nugatory 

®   Antonyms: important, consequential

 

743. Incontrovertible (adjective): Unable to be denied or disputed.

®   Synonyms: indisputable, undeniable, irrefutable, undebatable, inarguable

®   Antonyms: questionable, debatable

 

744. Incorrigible (adjective): Unable to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

®   Synonyms: irreformable, irredeemable, hopeless, confirmed, incorrigible

®   Antonyms: redeemable, reformable

 

745. Incredulous (adjective): Skeptical; disinclined or unable to believe something.

®   Synonyms: disbelieving, skeptical, doubting, cynical, distrustful 

®   Antonyms: credulous, trusting

 

746. Inculcate (verb): Instill (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.

®   Synonyms: instill, impart, inculcate, drill, indoctrinate, pound into

®   Antonyms: discourage

 

747. Incumbent (adjective): Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

®   Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory, compulsory, required, imperative 

®   Antonyms: optional, discretionary

 

748. Indefatigable (adjective): Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vigor.

®   Synonyms: tireless, untiring, unwearying, persistent, unrelenting 

®   Antonyms: lazy, indolent

 

749. Indelible (adjective): Making marks that cannot be removed.

®   Synonyms: inerasable, permanent, lasting, ineffaceable, ingrained 

®   Antonyms: removable, impermanent

 

750. Indemnify (verb): Secure against any loss or damage, compensate someone.

®   Synonyms: reimburse, recompense, repay, compensate, repay, make restitution

®   Antonyms: penalize

 

751. Indict (verb): Formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

®   Synonyms: charge, accuse, arraign, incriminate, implicate, blame 

®   Antonyms: exonerate, absolve

 

752. Indifferent (adjective): Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

®   Synonyms: uninterested, unconcerned, uncaring, detached, lukewarm 

®   Antonyms: interested, concerned

 

753. Indigenous (adjective): Originating or occurring naturally in a region; native.

®   Synonyms: native, aboriginal, endemic, inborn, inherent, innate 

®   Antonyms: foreign, introduced

 

754. Indigent (adjective): Poor; needy.

®   Synonyms: poor, needy, necessitous, penurious, impoverished, impecunious

®   Antonyms: affluent, prosperous 

 

755. Indignant (adjective): Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

®   Synonyms: outraged, angry, infuriated, resentful, affronted 

®   Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic

 

756. Indiscriminate (adjective): Done at random or without careful judgment.

®   Synonyms: random, arbitrary, unsystematic, unselective, haphazard 

®   Antonyms: discriminating, judicious

 

757. Indolent (adjective): Lazy; idle.

®   Synonyms: lazy, idle, inactive, sluggish, lethargic, slothful, inert 

®   Antonyms: energetic, industrious 

 

758. Indomitable (adjective): Impossible to subdue or defeat.

®   Synonyms: unconquerable, invincible, unbeatable, unsurmountable 

®   Antonyms: weak, fragile

 

759. Indubitable (adjective): Too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable.

®   Synonyms: unquestionable, undoubted, indisputable, incontrovertible 

®   Antonyms: dubious, questionable

 

760. Ineluctable (adjective): Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.

®   Synonyms: unavoidable, inevitable, unpreventable, inescapable 

®   Antonyms: avoidable, preventable

 

761. Inept (adjective): Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

®   Synonyms: incompetent, unskillful, inexpert, unqualified, maladroit 

®   Antonyms: skillful, adept

 

762. Inert (adjective): Lacking the ability or strength to move.

®   Synonyms: motionless, stationary, immobile, fixed, stagnant, static 

®   Antonyms: moving, motile

 

763. Inevitable (adjective): Certain to happen; unavoidable.

®   Synonyms: unavoidable, sure to happen, inescapable, unpreventable 

®   Antonyms: preventable, uncertain

 

764. Inexorable (adjective): Impossible to stop or prevent.

®   Synonyms: unrelenting, relentless, unstoppable, unyielding, implacable

®   Antonyms: flexible, lenient

 

765. Infallible (adjective): Incapable of failure or error.

®   Synonyms: unerring, foolproof, fail-safe, unfailing, sure, certain 

®   Antonyms: fallible, uncertain

 

766. Infamy (noun): Public reproach; infamy arising from shameful conduct.

®   Synonyms: disrepute, notoriety, ill fame, disgrace, odium, opprobrium

®   Antonyms: repute, esteem

 

767. Infamous (adjective): Well known for some bad quality or deed.

®   Synonyms: notorious, disreputable, dishonored, disgraced 

®   Antonyms: praiseworthy, reputable

 

768. Ingenuous (adjective): Innocent and unsuspecting. 

®   Synonyms: innocent, naive, guileless, artless, candid, sincere

®   Antonyms: worldly, cynical

 

769. Ingratiating (adjective): Able to win favor or gain acceptance by gentle or subtle efforts.

®   Synonyms: charming, agreeable, pleasant, likeable, winsome, captivating

®   Antonyms: brash, abrasive

 

770. Inherent (adjective): Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic.

®   Synonyms: innate, inborn, inbred, intrinsic, congenital, deep-rooted

®   Antonyms: extrinsic, acquired

 

771. Inimical (adjective): Tending to obstruct or harm.

®   Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic, opposed, hateful, malevolent 

®   Antonyms: friendly, beneficial

 

772. Iniquity (noun): Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

®   Synonyms: wickedness, sinfulness, vice, evil, villainy, corruption 

®   Antonyms: virtue, morality

 

773. Innocuous (adjective): Not harmful or offensive.

®   Synonyms: harmless, inoffensive, benign, mild, safe, anodyne, gentle

®   Antonyms: harmful, dangerous

 

774. Inordinate (adjective): Exceeding reasonable limits.

®   Synonyms: excessive, disproportionate, immoderate, unwarranted 

®   Antonyms: appropriate, judicious

®    

775. Inquisitive (adjective): Having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.

                                                                         i.      Synonyms: curious, interested, questioning, enquiring, inquiring 

                                                                       ii.      Antonyms: apathetic, incurious

 

776. Insatiable (adjective): (Of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

®   Synonyms: insatiate, voracious, ravenous, limitless, unquenchable,greedy 

®   Antonyms: satiable, satisfied

 

777. Insidious (adjective): Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

®   Synonyms: stealthy, subtle, cunning, crafty, treacherous, underhanded

®   Antonyms: forthright, candid

 

778. Insinuate (verb): Suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect way.

®   Synonyms: imply, hint, intimate, insinuate, impute, allude to, drive at

®   Antonyms: state directly

 

779. Insipid (adjective): Lacking flavor or interest; dull.

®   Synonyms: tasteless, flavorless, bland, flat, vapid, stale, dull 

®   Antonyms: flavorful, interesting

 

780. Insolent (adjective): Showing a rude lack of respect.

®   Synonyms: rude, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, brazen, audacious

®   Antonyms: polite, courteous

 

781. Insouciant (adjective): Showing a casual lack of concern.

®   Synonyms: carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, blithe, blasé, casual

®   Antonyms: concerned, worried

 

782. Instigate (verb): Bring about or initiate (an action or event). 

®   Synonyms: initiate, provoke, incite, stir up, fuel, stimulate, trigger

®   Antonyms: prevent, deter

 

783. Institutionalized (adjective): Made part of an established formal organization.

®   Synonyms: established, formalized, systematized, organized 

®   Antonyms: informal, ad hoc

 

784. Insularity (noun): The state of being isolated, detached, or separated.

®   Synonyms: isolation, detachment, seclusion, separateness 

®   Antonyms: worldliness, connection

 

785. Insurgent (noun): A rebel or revolutionary.

®   Synonyms: rebel, revolutionary, mutineer, agitator, subversive

®   Antonyms: loyalist

 

786. Insurrection (noun): A violent uprising against authority.

®   Synonyms: rebellion, revolt, mutiny, riot, revolution, uprising 

®   Antonyms: obedience, order

 

787. Integral (adjective): Necessary to make a whole complete.

®   Synonyms: essential, fundamental, basic, intrinsic, inherent 

®   Antonyms: extrinsic, unnecessary

 

788. Integrity (noun): The quality of being honest and morally upright.

®   Synonyms: honesty, rectitude, honor, probity, righteousness 

®   Antonyms: dishonesty, corruption

 

789. Intemperate (adjective): Lacking self-control; immoderate or excessive.

®   Synonyms: unrestrained, uncontrolled, unrestrained, immoderate

®   Antonyms: temperate, moderate

 

790. Inter (verb): Place in a grave or tomb; bury.

®   Synonyms: bury, entomb, inhume, inurn, lay to rest, consign to grave

®   Antonyms: unearth, disinter

 

791. Intercept (verb): Seize partway through its course; cut off and stop.

®   Synonyms: seize, appropriate, commandeer, hijack, take, divert 

®   Antonyms: miss, let through

 

792. Interim (adjective): In or for the intervening period; provisional.

®   Synonyms: provisional, temporary, transitional, stopgap, makeshift

®   Antonyms: permanent

 

793. Interminable (adjective): Seemingly without end. 

®   Synonyms: endless, everlasting, limitless, unceasing, perpetual 

®   Antonyms: limited, finite

 

794. Intermittent (adjective): Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous.

®   Synonyms: sporadic, irregular, uneven, fitful, periodic, broken 

®   Antonyms: steady, continuous

 

795. Intimate (adjective): Associated with or belonging to one's innermost nature.

®   Synonyms: personal, private, inward, internal, deep-seated, intrinsic

®   Antonyms: public, external

 

796. Intractable (adjective): Hard to control or deal with.

®   Synonyms: unmanageable, refractory, obstinate, stubborn, unruly 

®   Antonyms: cooperative, manageable 

 

797. Intransigent (adjective): Refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

®   Synonyms: uncompromising, inflexible, stubborn, unyielding, rigid 

®   Antonyms: flexible, compromising

 

798. Intrepid (adjective): Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical effect).

®   Synonyms: fearless, brave, courageous, valiant, bold, daring, heroic

®   Antonyms: fearful, timid

 

799. Intrinsic (adjective): Belonging naturally; essential.

®   Synonyms: inherent, innate, inborn, native, natural, ingrained 

®   Antonyms: extrinsic, acquired

 

800. Introspective (adjective): Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences.

®   Synonyms: reflective, meditative, contemplative, pensive, musing 

®   Antonyms: unreflective, shallow

 

801. Intuition (noun): The ability to understand something instinctively.

®   Synonyms: instinct, sixth sense, insight, presentiment, premonition

®   Antonyms: reason

 

802. Inundate (verb): Overwhelm or flood with things or people; swamp.

®   Synonyms: submerge, engulf, deluge, flood, overwhelm, snow under 

®   Antonyms: trickle

 

803. Inured (adjective): Accustomed to enduring something unpleasant.

®   Synonyms: hardened, habituated, accustomed, used, desensitized 

®   Antonyms: unaccustomed, unused

 

804. Inveigh (verb): Make a verbal attack; rail angrily against.

®   Synonyms: protest, rail, fulminate, declaim, thunder against 

®   Antonyms: praise

 

805. Inveterate (adjective): Having a particular habit that is unlikely to change.

®   Synonyms: habitual, chronic, addicted, hardened, confirmed, ingrained

®   Antonyms: new, recent

 

806. Invidious (adjective): Likely to arouse ill will or resentment in others.

®   Synonyms: resentful, hateful, unpopular, objectionable, offensive 

®   Antonyms: inoffensive

 

807. Invincible (adjective): Too powerful to be defeated, overcome, or subjugated.

®   Synonyms: unconquerable, indomitable, unbeatable, impregnable 

®   Antonyms: vulnerable

 

808. Invoke (verb): Cite as justification for an action.

®   Synonyms: cite, refer to, adduce, appeal to, call upon, leverage

®   Antonyms: ignore

 

809. Irascible (adjective): Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

®   Synonyms: irritable, short-tempered, testy, peevish, fractious 

®   Antonyms: even-tempered, placid

 

810. Irate (adjective): Feeling or showing extreme anger.

®   Synonyms: angry, furious, indignant, enraged, infuriated, fuming

®   Antonyms: calm

 

811. Irrational (adjective): Not logical or reasonable.

®   Synonyms: illogical, unreasonable, absurd, preposterous, senseless 

®   Antonyms: logical, reasonable

 

812. Irreconcilable (adjective): Not able to be resolved or made compatible.

®   Synonyms: incompatible, antithetical, conflicting, discordant 

®   Antonyms: compatible, reconciled

 

813. Irrefutable (adjective): Impossible to deny or disprove. 

®   Synonyms: indisputable, undeniable, incontestable, unassailable

®   Antonyms: questionable, refutable

 

814. Irrelevant (adjective): Not connected with or relevant to something.

®   Synonyms: immaterial, inapplicable, impertinent, unrelated, beside the point, neither here nor there, extraneous 

®   Antonyms: relevant, applicable

 

815. Irremediable (adjective): Not able to be corrected or remedied.

®   Synonyms: incurable, irreparable, hopeless, beyond repair, past mending

®   Antonyms: remediable 

 

816. Irreproachable (adjective): Not deserving criticism or blame.

®   Synonyms: blameless, faultless, exemplary, impeccable, unimpeachable

®   Antonyms: at fault, blameworthy

 

817. Irresolute (adjective): Not decisive; uncertain how to act.

®   Synonyms: indecisive, hesitant, ambivalent, wavering, vacillating 

®   Antonyms: resolute, decisive 

 

818. Irretrievable (adjective): Unable to be recovered or put right.

®   Synonyms: irrevocable, irrecoverable, irreparable, unrecoverable 

®   Antonyms: recoverable

 

819. Itinerant (adjective): Traveling from place to place, especially for work.

®   Synonyms: wandering, traveling, transitory, migrant, nomadic, roving

®   Antonyms: settled

 

820. Jabber (verb): Talk rapidly or incomprehensibly.

®   Synonyms: gabble, babble, prattle, chatter, blather, prate, drivel

®   Antonyms: whisper

 

821. Jaded (adjective): Bored or lacking enthusiasm, often after having had too much of something. 

®   Synonyms: world-weary, blasé, apathetic, tired, weary, fatigued

®   Antonyms: enthusiastic, invigorated 

 

822. Jargon (noun): Specialized terminology associated with a particular field or activity.

®   Synonyms: terminology, language,argon, idiom, parlance, cant 

®   Antonyms: plain language

 

823. Jaundiced (adjective): Prejudiced or biased due to experience.

®   Synonyms: prejudiced, biased, colored, subjective, partial, predisposed

®   Antonyms: objective, impartial

 

824. Jaunty (adjective): Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air.

®   Synonyms: cheerful, cheerful, buoyant, breezy, blithe, upbeat 

®   Antonyms: gloomy, glum

 

825. Jingoism (noun): Extreme patriotism characterized by aggressive foreign policy.

®   Synonyms: chauvinism, nationalism, xenophobia, militarism 

®   Antonyms: noninterventionism

 

826. Jocose (adjective): Given to joking; playfully humorous.

®   Synonyms: humorous, funny, comic, witty, jesting, jokey, jocular

®   Antonyms: serious

 

827. Jocular (adjective): Characterized by humor; funny.

®   Synonyms: humorous, funny, jokey, witty, comic, facetious, playful

®   Antonyms: serious

 

828. Jubilation (noun): A feeling of great joy and triumph.

®   Synonyms: elation, happiness, joy, joyfulness, delight, euphoria

®   Antonyms: sadness, gloom

 

829. Judicious (adjective): Having, exercising, or characterized by good judgment.

®   Synonyms: wise, prudent, sagacious, astute, commonsensical 

®   Antonyms: injudicious, unwise

 

830. Junta (noun): A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

®   Synonyms: military government, regime, dictatorship, cabal

®   Antonyms: democracy

 

831. Kinetic (adjective): Relating to or resulting from motion.

®   Synonyms: moving, motile, dynamic, energized, energetic, vigorous 

®   Antonyms: still, static

 

832. Kowtow (verb): Act in an excessively subservient manner.

®   Synonyms: grovel, cringe, fawn, bow and scrape, toady, truckle 

®   Antonyms: defy

 

833. Labile (adjective): Likely to change; unstable.

®   Synonyms: changeable, variable, fluid, inconsistent, unpredictable

®   Antonyms: stable, constant 

 

834. Labyrinth (noun): An intricate structure of interconnecting passages.

®   Synonyms: maze, network, web, entanglement, coil, spiral, knot

 

835. Laceration (noun): The action of tearing something forcefully.

®   Synonyms: tear, cut, rip, slash, gash, rent, split

 

836. Lackluster (adjective): Lacking brilliance, vitality, or excitement; dull.

®   Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, tiresome, monotonous, uninspired

®   Antonyms: brilliant, vibrant

 

837. Laconic (adjective): Using few words; terse and concise.

®   Synonyms: terse, succinct, concise, summary, brief, short, pithy 

®   Antonyms: verbose, loquacious

 

838. Lament (noun): A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

®   Synonyms: wail, lamentation, keen, plaint, elegy, dirge, moan

®   Antonyms: rejoicing 

 

839. Lampoon (verb): Publicly mock or ridicule (someone or something).

®   Synonyms: satirize, ridicule, parody, caricature, mimic, mock, mimic

®   Antonyms: praise, eulogize

 

840. Languid (adjective): Lacking energy or vitality; weak or more.

®   Synonyms: lethargic, listless, lifeless, inert, sluggish, torpid

®   Antonyms: energetic, vigorous

 

841. Languish (verb): Lose strength and vitality; pine.

®   Synonyms: decline, waste away, deteriorate, fade, flag, droop, sink

®   Antonyms: flourish, thrive 

 

842. Larceny (noun): Theft of personal property.

®   Synonyms: theft, thieving, thievery, burglary, robbery, pilfering

 

843. Lascivious (adjective): Indicating sexual interest or expressive of lust or lewdness.

®   Synonyms: lustful, lecherous, libidinous, licentious, salacious 

®   Antonyms: chaste

 

844. Lassitude (noun): A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

®   Synonyms: weariness, tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy 

®   Antonyms: vigor, liveliness

 

845. Latent (adjective): Existing but not yet developed or manifest.

®   Synonyms: dormant, quiescent, potential, covert, implicit, lurking 

®   Antonyms: patent, overt

 

846. Laud (verb): Praise highly or extravagantly.

®   Synonyms: praise, extol, glorify, acclaim, honor, applaud, eulogize

®   Antonyms: condemn, criticize

 

847. Lavish (adjective): Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

®   Synonyms: luxurious, sumptuous, opulent, splendid, rich, ornate 

®   Antonyms: austere, severe

 

848. Levee (noun): A formal reception, especially one held by the king or queen.

 

849. Levity (noun): Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

®   Synonyms: humor, lightheartedness, unseriousness, frivolity

®   Antonyms: seriousness, gravity

 

850. Libertine (noun): A person who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.

®   Synonyms: debauchee, rake, roué, profligate, wanton, playboy

®   Antonyms: prude, puritan

 

851. Licentious (adjective): Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. 

®   Synonyms: promiscuous, immoral, loose, wanton, abandoned, dissipated

®   Antonyms: chaste, moral

 

852. Limpid (adjective): (Of language) easily understood; clear.

®   Synonyms: clear, lucid, pellucid, transparent, crystalline, intelligible

®   Antonyms: obscure, ambiguous 

 

853. Lionize (verb): Give celebrity status to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

®   Synonyms: glorify, exalt, celebrate, acclaim, praise, admire, idolize

®   Antonyms: shun, spurn

 

854. Litany (noun): A tedious recital or repetitive series.

®   Synonyms: recital, recitation, repetition, opus, speech, list

®   Antonyms: variation

 

855. Lithe (adjective): Gracefully slender and flexible in movement.

®   Synonyms: supple, flexible, agile, limber, lissome, nimble, willowy

®   Antonyms: stiff, awkward

 

856. Loathe (verb): Feel intense dislike or disgust for something.

®   Synonyms: hate, detest, despise, execrate, abhor, abominate 

®   Antonyms: cherish, treasure

 

857. Loftily (adverb): In an arrogant, haughty, or disdainful manner.

®   Synonyms: haughtily, arrogantly, superciliously, disdainfully 

®   Antonyms: humbly, modestly

 

858. Loquacious (adjective): Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

®   Synonyms: talkative, voluble, verbose, garrulous, gabby, gossipy

®   Antonyms: laconic, reserved 

 

859. Lucid (adjective): Expressed in an easily understandable way.

®   Synonyms: clear, intelligible, comprehensible, coherent, articulate

®   Antonyms: confused, muddled 

 

860. Luckless (adjective): Unlucky; unfortunate.

®   Synonyms: ill-fated, unfortunate, cursed, ill-starred, star-crossed

®   Antonyms: lucky, fortunate

 

861. Lugubrious (adjective): Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

®   Synonyms: sad, mournful, gloomy, depressing, melancholy, funereal

®   Antonyms: cheerful, mirthful

 

862. Luminous (adjective): Full of or shedding light; bright or brilliant.

®   Synonyms: bright, brilliant, radiant, vivid, glowing, lustrous 

®   Antonyms: dim, lackluster

 

863. Lurch (verb): Make an abrupt, unsteady movement or stagger.

®   Synonyms: stagger, stumble, pitch, keel, sway, tilt, totter, weave

®   Antonyms: balance

 

864. Lurid (adjective): Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational or gruesome.

®   Synonyms: shocking, horrifying, gruesome, lurid, ghastly, grisly

®   Antonyms: appealing, attractive 

 

 

865. Lustrous (adjective): Shining; glossy; sheeny.

®   Synonyms: shiny, glossy, sleek, radiant, polished, brilliant 

®   Antonyms: dull, lusterless

 

866. Luxuriant (adjective): Rich and profuse in growth or quantity. 

®   Synonyms: abundant, lush, proliferous, rich, lavish, sumptuous

®   Antonyms: sparse, bare

 

867. Machination (noun): A crafty scheme or cunning plot.

®   Synonyms: plot, scheme, conspiracy, intrigue, maneuver, stratagem

®   Antonyms: honesty

 

868. Magnanimity (noun): The quality of being generous, forgiving, and noble in mind and heart.

®   Synonyms: nobility, generosity, magnanimity, open-handedness

®   Antonyms: pettiness, spitefulness

 

869. Magnate (noun): A wealthy and influential business leader.

®   Synonyms: tycoon, mogul, baron, kingpin, top executive, captain of industry

 

870. Maladroit (adjective): Lacking skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness.

®   Synonyms: clumsy, awkward, unskillful, inept, gauche, bungling 

®   Antonyms: adroit, skillful

 

871. Malevolent (adjective): Wishing evil on others; malicious.

®   Synonyms: malicious, malign, spiteful, nefarious, sinister, evil-intentioned, malevolent

®   Antonyms: benevolent

 

872. Malfeasance (noun): Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

®   Synonyms: wrongdoing, misconduct, misdeed, illegal acts, corruption

®   Antonyms: propriety, honesty

 

873. Malicious (adjective): Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

®   Synonyms: spiteful, malevolent, evil-intentioned, sinister, destructive

®   Antonyms: benevolent

 

874. Malign (verb): Speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.

®   Synonyms: slander, defame, vilify, disparage, denigrate, lambaste 

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim

 

875. Malleable (adjective): Easily shaped or molded.

®   Synonyms: plastic, pliable, flexible, pliant, ductile, moldable 

®   Antonyms: rigid, inflexible

 

876. Malnourished (adjective): Suffering from improper or inadequate nutrition.

®   Synonyms: undernourished, underfed, starved, deprived, hungry 

®   Antonyms: well-nourished 

 

877. Mangle (verb): Injure severely and disfigure, typically by cutting or tearing.

®   Synonyms: maim, disfigure, damage, butcher, mar, mutilate, savage

®   Antonyms: nurture

 

878. Maniacal (adjective): Showing wild and apparently deranged excitement and energy.

®   Synonyms: deranged, demented, insane, lunatic, frenzied, frantic 

®   Antonyms: sane, calm

 

879. Manifest (adjective): Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

®   Synonyms: evident, apparent, plain, clear, visible, discernible 

®   Antonyms: hidden, vague 

 

880. Manifold (adjective): Many and various.

®   Synonyms: numerous, multiple, multifold, diverse, sundry, multifarious

®   Antonyms: singular

 

881. Mantra (noun): A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.

®   Synonyms: incantation, chant, intonation, recitation, recital

 

882. Marginalize (verb): Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant.

®   Synonyms: trivialize, belittle, downplay, minimize, sideline, disregard

®   Antonyms: empower

 

883. Martial (adjective): Associated with war and the armed forces.

®   Synonyms: military, soldierly, warlike, bellicose, combative, hawkish

®   Antonyms: peaceful, pacifistic

 

884. Matriculate (verb): Officially register as a member of an institution after fulfilling admission requirements.

®   Synonyms: enroll, register, be accepted, gain admittance

 

885. Maverick (noun): An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

®   Synonyms: nonconformist, individualist, free spirit, bohemian 

®   Antonyms: conformist, traditionalist

 

886. Mawkish (adjective): Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.

®   Synonyms: sentimental, mushy, sugary, saccharine, cloying, schmaltzy

®   Antonyms: restrained

 

887. Meander (verb): Follow a winding course; wander aimlessly.

®   Synonyms: wander, weave, zigzag, amble, ramble, drift, peregrinate

®   Antonyms: hasten

 

888. Mecca (noun): A place regarded as a center for a specific group, activity, or interest.

®   Synonyms: capital, focal point, hub, center, locus, destination 

 

889. Meddle (verb): Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something.

®   Synonyms: interfere, intrude, intervene, intercede, insinuate oneself

®   Antonyms: stay out of

 

890. Mediate (verb): Intervene between parties to reconcile differences.

®   Synonyms: arbitrate, intermediate, interpose, conciliate, moderate

®   Antonyms: hinder

 

891. Meditative (adjective): Deeply or seriously thoughtful; reflective.

®   Synonyms: contemplative, musing, reflective, pensive, introspective  

®   Antonyms: distracted, shallow

 

892. Medley (noun): A varied mixture.

®   Synonyms: mixture, mix, diversity, assortment, miscellany, potpourri

®   Antonyms: uniformity

 

893. Meek (adjective): Quiet, gentle, and submissive. 

®   Synonyms: submissive, compliant, resigned, obedient, diffident, deferential

®   Antonyms: aggressive, assertive

 

894. Megalomania (noun): Obsession with the exercise of power.

®   Synonyms: delusion of grandeur, obsession with power, self-importance

®   Antonyms: modesty, rationality

 

895. Melee (noun): A confused fight or scuffle.

®   Synonyms: brawl, fray, scramble, scrimmage, riot, ruckus, fracas

®   Antonyms: peace

 

896. Mellifluous (adjective): Sweetly flowing or sounding.

®   Synonyms: sweet-sounding, dulcet, melodious, lyrical, harmonious 

®   Antonyms: harsh, discordant

 

897. Mendacious (adjective): Not telling the truth; lying.

®   Synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, untruthful, false, untrustworthy 

®   Antonyms: truthful, honest

 

898. Mendicant (noun): A beggar.

®   Synonyms: beggar, vagrant, vagabond, panhandler

®   Antonyms: philanthropist

 

899. Mentor (noun): An experienced and trusted advisor.

®   Synonyms: coach, counselor, guide, guru, teacher, advisor, confidant

®   Antonyms: pupil, trainee

 

900. Mercurial (adjective): Changeable and unpredictable in mood. 

®   Synonyms: fickle, volatile, erratic, volatile, inconstant, capricious

®   Antonyms: even-tempered

 

901. Meretricious (adjective): Attracting attention in a vulgar manner.

®   Synonyms: gaudy, garish, tawdry, cheap, flashy, vulgar, showy 

®   Antonyms: tasteful, refined

 

902. Metamorphosis (noun): A marked change in appearance or character.

®   Synonyms: transformation, transmutation, alteration, conversion

®   Antonyms: stagnation

 

903. Mete (verb): Administer or allot (something) in a just, fair, or suitable manner.

®   Synonyms: distribute, allocate, assign, allot, dispense, apportion 

®   Antonyms: withhold

 

904. Meticulous (adjective): Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

®   Synonyms: careful, precise, punctilious, conscientious, painstaking

®   Antonyms: careless, slipshod

 

905. Mien (noun): A person's look or manner, especially as it reflects character or mood.

®   Synonyms: manner, air, aspect, countenance, appearance, look

 

906. Militate (verb): Be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing or discouraging something.

®   Synonyms: deter, discourage, hinder, obstruct, inhibit, thwart 

®   Antonyms: aid, facilitate

 

907. Misanthrope (noun): A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

®   Synonyms: misanthropist, cynic, pessimist, nihilist, hermit

®   Antonyms: philanthropist

 

908. Misapprehension (noun): A mistaken belief or understanding about something or someone.

®   Synonyms: misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misconception

®   Antonyms: understanding

 

909. Misconstrue (verb): Interpret (something, especially someone's words or actions) wrongly or inaccurately.

®   Synonyms: misinterpret, misjudge, get wrong, take wrongly, misread 

®   Antonyms: understand, interpret correctly

 

910. Miser (noun): A person who hoards wealth and lives frugally.

®   Synonyms: penny-pincher, scrimp, hoarder, skinflint

®   Antonyms: spendthrift

 

911. Misgiving (noun): A feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.

®   Synonyms: qualm, reservation, uneasiness, hesitation, apprehension

®   Antonyms: certainty

 

912. Misogynist (noun): A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

®   Synonyms: woman-hater, chauvinist

®   Antonyms: feminist, ally

 

913. Misprize (verb): Underestimate the nature or value of; misunderstand.

®   Synonyms: undervalue, underestimate, underrate, belittle, disprize

®   Antonyms: appreciate

 

914. Mistrust (verb): Regard (someone or something) with suspicion or a lack of faith.

®   Synonyms: distrust, suspect, doubt, misdoubt, be skeptical of 

®   Antonyms: trust

 

915. Misuse (verb): Use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.

®   Synonyms: abuse, maltreat, misapply, misemploy, mistreat, pervert

®   Antonyms: use correctly

 

916. Mitigate (verb): Make less severe, serious, or painful.

®   Synonyms: alleviate, relieve, abate, assuage, allay, ease, mollify 

®   Antonyms: aggravate, exacerbate

 

917. Mnemonic (noun): A system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.

®   Synonyms: aid, reminder, cue, prompt, jog

 

918. Modicum (noun): A small or moderate or token amount.

®   Synonyms: little, trace, bit, scrap, grain, tad, dash, iota, whit

®   Antonyms: excess

 

919. Mollify (verb): Pacify or calm (someone) by making concessions.

®   Synonyms: placate, appease, conciliate, assuage, propitiate 

®   Antonyms: provoke, antagonize

 

920. Momentum (noun): The impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

®   Synonyms: impetus, drive, thrust, force, energy, motivation

®   Antonyms: inertia

 

921. Monolithic (adjective): Massive, uniform, and intractable. 

®   Synonyms: uniform, monolithic, unvarying, seamless, homogenous

®   Antonyms: diverse, varied

 

922. Morass (noun): An area of muddy or boggy ground.

®   Synonyms: swamp, bog, marsh, quagmire, mire, slough, fen 

®   Antonyms: firm ground

 

923. Moratorium (noun): A temporary prohibition of an activity.

®   Synonyms: suspension, ban, stoppage, stay, embargo, taboo

®   Antonyms: permission

 

924. More (adverb): To or in a greater extent or degree.

®   Synonyms: exceedingly, extremely, exceptionally, eminently, outstandingly

®   Antonyms: less

 

925. Moribund (adjective): On the point of death.

®   Synonyms: dying, at death's door, expiring, sinking, fading away

®   Antonyms: thriving, growing

 

926. Morose (adjective): Sullen and ill-tempered.

®   Synonyms: sullen, sulky, bad-tempered, gloomy, glum, saturnine

®   Antonyms: cheerful, cheerful

 

927. Mottled (adjective): Marked with blotches of color.

®   Synonyms: blotchy, spotted, blotched, patchy, dappled, brindled

®   Antonyms: even, uniform

 

928. Mundane (adjective): Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

®   Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, tiresome, ho-hum, wearisome 

®   Antonyms: fascinating, absorbing

 

929. Munificent (adjective): Very generous in giving.

®   Synonyms: generous, liberal, lavish, lofty, philanthropic, magnanimous

®   Antonyms: miserly, penurious

 

930. Musing (noun): A period of reflection or thought.

®   Synonyms: contemplation, reflection, rumination, cogitation

®   Antonyms: thoughtlessness

 

931. Musty (adjective): Having a stale, stuffy, or moldy smell.

®   Synonyms: stale, fusty, moldy, stuffy, smelly, sour, rancid, fetid

®   Antonyms: fresh

 

932. Myopic (adjective): Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. 

®   Synonyms: shortsighted, unimaginative, narrow-minded, blinkered

®   Antonyms: far-sighted, visionary

 

933. Myriad (adjective): Countless or extremely great in number.

®   Synonyms: countless, innumerable, numberless, manifold, legion 

®   Antonyms: few

 

934. Nadir (noun): The lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.

®   Synonyms: lowest point, trough, rock bottom, depths, darkest hour

®   Antonyms: peak, zenith

 

935. Naive (adjective): Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

®   Synonyms: artless, ingenuous, guileless, innocent, simple, unsophisticated

®   Antonyms: worldly, experienced

 

936. Narcissist (noun): A self-centered person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

®   Synonyms: egotist, vain person, self-lover 

®   Antonyms: altruist

 

937. Nascent (adjective): Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

®   Synonyms: emerging, developing, embryonic, budding, burgeoning

®   Antonyms: developed

 

938. Nebulous (adjective): In the form of a cloud or haze; vague.

®   Synonyms: hazy, vague, ill-defined, undefined, unclear, ambiguous 

®   Antonyms: clear, defined

 

939. Negate (verb): Make ineffective; neutralize; deny the existence or truth of something.

®   Synonyms: nullify, negate, invalidate, neutralize, reverse, refute

®   Antonyms: confirm, substantiate

 

940. Negligent (adjective): Failing to take proper care in doing something.

®   Synonyms: neglectful, remiss, lax, careless, lazy, slack, heedless

®   Antonyms: diligent, attentive

 

941. Neophyte (noun): A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

®   Synonyms: beginner, novice, newcomer, tyro, fledgling, apprentice

®   Antonyms: veteran, expert

 

942. Nettle (verb): Irritate or annoy someone.

®   Synonyms: irritate, annoy, irk, vex, provoke, exasperate, anger 

®   Antonyms: soothe

 

943. Neutralize (verb): Make ineffective; nullify; negate.

®   Synonyms: counteract, negate, balance out, cancel out, nullify

®   Antonyms: reinforce, substantiate

 

944. Nexus (noun): A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

®   Synonyms: link, connection, relationship, bond, tie, junction

®   Antonyms: disconnection

 

945. Niche (noun): A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

®   Synonyms: place, position, spot, slot, cubbyhole, pigeonhole

®   Antonyms: discomfort

 

946. Niggardly (adjective): Ungenerous with money, time, etc.; stingy or meager.

®   Synonyms: stingy, miserly, parsimonious, tight-fisted, penny-pinching

®   Antonyms: generous, liberal

 

947. Nihilist (noun): A person who believes that life is meaningless. 

®   Synonyms: cynic, pessimist, defeatist, skeptic

®   Antonyms: idealist, optimist

 

948. Nobility (noun): The state of being noble in character, quality, or rank.

®   Synonyms: aristocracy, high birth, blue blood, patriciate

®   Antonyms: commonality 

 

949. Nominal (adjective): Existing in name only; negligible.

®   Synonyms: in name alone, token, insignificant, minute, small, minuscule

®   Antonyms: substantial

 

950. Nonchalant (adjective): Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed.

®   Synonyms: casual, insouciant, unconcerned, laid-back, carefree 

®   Antonyms: concerned, worried

 

951. Nonentity (noun): A person or thing of no importance, influence, or personality.

®   Synonyms: nobody, nonperson, cipher, lightweight, blank, inconsequential

®   Antonyms: celebrity, luminary

 

952. Nonplussed (adjective): Surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

®   Synonyms: astonished, bewildered, perplexed, puzzled, dumbfounded

®   Antonyms: understanding, comprehending

 

953. Nostalgic (adjective): Characterized by a sentimental or bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.

®   Synonyms: wistful, reminiscing, longing, yearning, pining 

®   Antonyms: forward thinking

 

954. Notoriety (noun): The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

®   Synonyms: disrepute, ill fame, infamy, dishonor, opprobrium

®   Antonyms: obscurity, anonymity

 

955. Noxious (adjective): Harmful, poisonous, or extremely unpleasant.

®   Synonyms: harmful, poisonous, injurious, dangerous, toxic, virulent 

®   Antonyms: harmless, wholesome

 

956. Nullify (verb): Make legally null and void; invalidate.

®   Synonyms: cancel, invalidate, negate, void, quash, repeal, overturn

®   Antonyms: validate, confirm

 

957. Obdurate (adjective): Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

®   Synonyms: stubborn, inflexible, intractable, obstinate, unyielding

®   Antonyms: compliant, acquiescent 

 

958. Obfuscate (verb): Make unclear, obscure, or unintelligible.

®   Synonyms: obscure, confuse, complicate, mystify, cloud, muddle

®   Antonyms: clarify, illuminate

 

959. Obloquy (noun): Strong public condemnation or verbal abuse.

®   Synonyms: condemnation, criticism, denunciation, vilification

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim

 

960. Obsequious (adjective): Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.

®   Synonyms: servile, ingratiating, sycophantic, fawning, toadying

®   Antonyms: insolent, defiant

 

961. Obsolete (adjective): No longer used or useful.

®   Synonyms: outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned, antiquated, archaic

®   Antonyms: current, modern

 

962. Obstinate (adjective): Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. 

®   Synonyms: stubborn, inflexible, mulish, intractable, intransigent

®   Antonyms: compliant, acquiescent

 

963. Obviate (verb): Remove or prevent (a need or difficulty).

®   Synonyms: prevent, preclude, avert, forestall, avoid, eliminate

®   Antonyms: allow, permit

 

964. Occluded (adjective): Blocked up or obstructed.

®   Synonyms: blocked, obstructed, clogged, congested, choked, stopped up

®   Antonyms: open, unblocked

 

965. Odious (adjective): Extremely unpleasant or repulsive. 

®   Synonyms: hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, awful, terrible

®   Antonyms: pleasant, admirable

 

966. Onerous (adjective): Involving significant mental or physical burden or hardship. 

®   Synonyms: burdensome, taxing, arduous, demanding, difficult

®   Antonyms: easy, effortless

 

967. Opaque (adjective): Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

®   Synonyms: cloudy, milky, murky, turbid, muddy, smoky, nontransparent

®   Antonyms: transparent, translucent

 

968. Opprobrious (adjective): Expressing scorn or insulting to the utmost degree.

®   Synonyms: insulting, abusive, disparaging, derogatory, slanderous

®   Antonyms: respectful, flattering

 

969. Optimum (adjective): Most desirable or satisfactory.

®   Synonyms: most favorable, best, ideal, prime, optimal, ultimate

®   Antonyms: worst, least desirable

 

970. Oracular (adjective): Characterized by ambiguous or obscure speech.

®   Synonyms: ambiguous, cryptic, enigmatic, equivocal, Delphic 

®   Antonyms: clear, explicit

 

971. Ornate (adjective): Excessively decorated and elaborate.

®   Synonyms: elaborate, decorative, over-embellished, extravagant

®   Antonyms: plain, stark

 

972. Orthodox (adjective): Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.

®   Synonyms: conventional, customary, established, traditional 

®   Antonyms: unorthodox, unconventional

 

973. Oscillate (verb): Vary between different states or conditions rather than remain stable.

®   Synonyms: fluctuate, undulate, swing, pulse, vacillate, waver

®   Antonyms: stabilize

 

974. Ossified (adjective): Hardened, inflexible, conventional, and reactionary.

®   Synonyms: rigid, hardened, inflexible, stubborn, hidebound, fossilized

®   Antonyms: flexible, open-minded

 

975. Ostensible (adjective): Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

®   Synonyms: apparent, outward, seeming, alleged, purported, professed

®   Antonyms: genuine, actual

 

976. Ostentatious (adjective): Characterized by pretentious showiness. 

®   Synonyms: showy, extravagant, flamboyant, flashy, vulgar, pretentious

®   Antonyms: modest, simple

 

977. Ostracize (verb): Exclude (someone) from a group or society. 

®   Synonyms: exclude, expel, banish, cast out, shut out, repudiate

®   Antonyms: include, welcome

 

978. Outskirts (noun): The outer parts or boundaries of an area.

®   Synonyms: edge, periphery, border, boundary, fringe, margin, perimeter

 

979. Overarching (adjective): Encompassing or overshadowing everything else.

®   Synonyms: overriding, dominant, prevailing, paramount, foremost 

®   Antonyms: secondary, minor

 

980. Overbearing (adjective): Too domineering and authoritarian.

®   Synonyms: domineering, imperious, commanding, authoritative 

®   Antonyms: unassuming, deferential

 

981. Overshadow (verb): Make insignificant or inferior by comparison.

®   Synonyms: dominate, eclipse, surpass, outshine, dwarf, overwhelm

®   Antonyms: highlight

 

982. Overt (adjective): Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

®   Synonyms: open, apparent, manifest, plain, evident, visible, unconcealed

®   Antonyms: hidden, concealed 

 

983. Overture (noun): An opening or initiating move towards negotiations or establishing communication.

®   Synonyms: advance, approach, offer, proposal, proposition, initiative

®   Antonyms: rejection, denial

 

984. Paean (noun): A song or expression of praise and thanksgiving.

®   Synonyms: eulogy, tribute, hymn of praise, encomium, panegyric

®   Antonyms: censure, condemnation

 

985. Palate (noun): A person's ability to discern quality and taste in food or drink.

®   Synonyms: taste, discernment, judgment, refinement, appreciation

 

986. Palette (noun): The range of colors used by an artist.

®   Synonyms: color scheme, colors, hues, tones, tints, shades

 

987. Palpable (adjective): Able to be touched or felt. 

®   Synonyms: tangible, noticeable, observable, apparent, evident, discernible

®   Antonyms: intangible

 

988. Palpitate (verb): Tremble or throb rapidly, typically from strong emotion.

®   Synonyms: tremble, shake, quiver, shudder, pulsate, flutter

®   Antonyms: steady

 

989. Panegyric (noun): A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.

®   Synonyms: eulogy, paean, encomium, tribute, laudation, acclamation

®   Antonyms: condemnation, denunciation

 

990. Parable (noun): A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

®   Synonyms: allegory, moral story/tale, fable

 

991. Paragon (noun): A person or thing regarded as a model of excellence. 

®   Synonyms: epitome, prototype, quintessence, ideal, exemplar, archetype

®   Antonyms: inferior

 

992. Paramount (adjective): More important than anything else.

®   Synonyms: foremost, principal, supreme, preeminent, premier, superior

®   Antonyms: secondary, subordinate

 

993. Pardon (noun): The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

®   Synonyms: forgiveness, clemency, mercy, leniency, reprieve, amnesty

®   Antonyms: punishment, penalty

 

994. Pariah (noun): An outcast or social reject.

®   Synonyms: outcast, exile, leper, reject, undesirable, untouchable 

®   Antonyms: insider, elite

 

995. Parochial (adjective): Limited or narrow in scope or outlook.

®   Synonyms: provincial, narrow-minded, small-minded, inward-looking 

®   Antonyms: broad-minded, worldly

 

996. Parody (noun): An imitation of something, done to ridicule its characteristics.

®   Synonyms: satire, spoof, caricature, lampoon, burlesque, travesty

 

997. Parsimonious (adjective): Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy.

®   Synonyms: frugal, thrifty, careful, prudent, economical, penny-pinching

®   Antonyms: generous, extravagant

 

998. Partisan (noun): A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. 

®   Synonyms: supporter, follower, adherent; sectarian, zealot

®   Antonyms: opponent, rival

 

999. Pathos (noun): A quality that evokes pity or sadness.

®   Synonyms: poignancy, distress, tragedy, sadness, pitifulness

®   Antonyms: indifference

 

1000. Paucity (noun): The presence of something in only small quantities.

®   Synonyms: scarcity, lack, dearth, shortage, inadequacy, deficiency 

®   Antonyms: abundance

 

1001. Pedagogy (noun): The method and practice of teaching.

®   Synonyms: teaching, education, schooling, instruction, tutelage

 

1002. Pedantic (adjective): Like or characteristic of a pedant; overly concerned with formal rules.

®   Synonyms: overly scholarly, academic, didactic, ostentatious 

®   Antonyms: casual

 

1003. Peevish (adjective): Easily irritated or annoyed; testy.

®   Synonyms: irritable, short-tempered, testy, tetchy, fractious, querulous

®   Antonyms: even-tempered

 

1004. Pellucid (adjective): Transparently clear in meaning or style.

®   Synonyms: lucid, clear, transparent, limpid, crystalline, intelligible

®   Antonyms: obscure, ambiguous

 

1005. Penchant (noun): A strong inclination or liking.

®   Synonyms: liking, partiality, preference, predilection, proclivity

®   Antonyms: aversion

 

1006. Penitent (adjective): Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

®   Synonyms: remorseful, contrite, apologetic, repentant, rueful 

®   Antonyms: unrepentant

 

1007. Pensive (adjective): Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

®   Synonyms: thoughtful, contemplative, reflective, musing, brooding 

®   Antonyms: carefree, lighthearted

 

1008. Perceive (verb): Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

®   Synonyms: discern, recognize, understand, comprehend, grasp 

®   Antonyms: overlook

 

1009. Percipient (adjective): Having or showing penetrating mental discernment.

®   Synonyms: perceptive, discerning, insightful, observant, astute 

®   Antonyms: imperceptive

 

1010. Perennial (adjective): Lasting or active through the whole of a year or throughout many seasons.

®   Synonyms: evergreen, enduring, lasting, persistent, abiding

®   Antonyms: fleeting

 

1011. Perfidy (noun): Deliberate betrayal; breach of trust.

®   Synonyms: treachery, duplicity, deceit, betrayal, faithlessness 

®   Antonyms: loyalty, allegiance

 

1012. Perfunctory (adjective): Done merely as routine duty; hasty and superficial.

®   Synonyms: superficial, desultory, cursory, fleeting, hasty, slight

®   Antonyms: thorough, painstaking

 

1013. Peripatetic (adjective): Traveling from place to place; nomadic.

®   Synonyms: itinerant, nomadic, wandering, roving, roaming, rambling

®   Antonyms: sedentary

 

1014. Perish (verb): Die, especially in a violent or untimely way.

®   Synonyms: die, meet one's end/death, expire, croak, pass away/on 

®   Antonyms: survive

 

1015. Perjury (noun): The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court.

®   Synonyms: lying under oath, false testimony, false swearing, fabrication

®   Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness

 

1016. Permeate (verb): Spread throughout or penetrate something.

®   Synonyms: spread through, pervade, suffuse, penetrate, imbue, infiltrate

®   Antonyms: avoid

 

1017. Perpetrate (verb): Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

®   Synonyms: commit, be responsible for, carry out, enact, perform 

®   Antonyms: prevent

 

1018. Perpetuity (noun): The state or quality of lasting forever or for indefinitely long.

®   Synonyms: permanence, eternity, timelessness, everlastingness 

®   Antonyms: temporariness

 

1019. Perquisite (noun): A benefit beyond basic compensation arising from one's employment.

®   Synonyms: bonus, extra, gratuity, tip, premium

 

1020. Persevere (verb): Continue in a course of action even in difficulty.

®   Synonyms: persist, continue, carry on, go on, hammer away

®   Antonyms: give up, quit

 

1021. Persiflage (noun): Light, frivolous banter or conversation.

®   Synonyms: repartee, raillery, wordplay, ripostes, sallies, quips

®   Antonyms: solemnity

 

1022. Persnickety (adjective): Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.

®   Synonyms: fussy, finicky, fastidious, particular, pedantic 

®   Antonyms: easygoing

 

1023. Personable (adjective): (Of a person) pleasant and friendly in appearance or manner.

®   Synonyms: amiable, friendly, affable, genial, congenial, gracious 

®   Antonyms: unfriendly

 

1024. Perspicacious (adjective): Having keen mental perception and understanding.

®   Synonyms: discerning, astute, shrewd, perceptive, piercing, insightful

®   Antonyms: foolish

 

1025. Pertinent (adjective): Relevant to a particular matter; apt.

®   Synonyms: relevant, applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material 

®   Antonyms: irrelevant

 

1026. Peruse (verb): Examine or consider with attention and in detail.

®   Synonyms: study, scrutinize, inspect, survey, pore over, mull over 

®   Antonyms: skim, glance at

 

1027. Pervasive (adjective): Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people.

®   Synonyms: widespread, extensive, ubiquitous, universal, prevalent 

®   Antonyms: limited, contained

 

1028. Pervade (verb): Spread throughout and affect every part of something.

®   Synonyms: permeate, imbue, infuse, suffuse, penetrate, impregnate

®   Antonyms: avoid

 

1029. Petrify (verb): Make (someone) so shocked, afraid, or mesmerized that they are unable to move or think.

®   Synonyms: paralyze, transfix, freeze, stupefy, astonish, stun

®   Antonyms: embolden

 

1030. Petulant (adjective): (Of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

®   Synonyms: ill-tempered, irritable, short-tempered, fractious, testy

®   Antonyms: even-tempered

 

1031. Phantom (noun): An illusion or fabrication of the mind.

®   Synonyms: illusion, delusion, mirage, hallucination, fantasy, figment

®   Antonyms: reality

 

1032. Philanthropist (noun): A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money.

®   Synonyms: humanitarian, benefactor, patron, good samaritan

®   Antonyms: miser

 

1033. Philistine (noun): A person who is hostile or indifferent to intellectual pursuits.

®   Synonyms: materialist, anti-intellectual, lowbrow

®   Antonyms: intellectual

 

1034. Phlegmatic (adjective): Having an unexcitable and stolidly calm disposition.

®   Synonyms: calm, composed, placid, even-tempered, measured, stoical

®   Antonyms: excitable, volatile

 

1035. Piety (noun): The quality of being religious or reverent.

®   Synonyms: reverence, dutifulness, religiousness, devotion, holiness

®   Antonyms: irreverence, impiety

 

1036. Pillory (verb): Publicly criticize or ridicule (someone).

®   Synonyms: vilify, attack, lambaste, condemn, criticize, censure 

®   Antonyms: praise

 

1037. Piquant (adjective): Agreeably pungent or stimulating to the palate. 

®   Synonyms: tangy, zesty, spicy, flavorful, racy, strong-tasting

®   Antonyms: bland, mild

 

1038. Pique (verb): Wound the pride or self-respect of (someone); cause irritation.

®   Synonyms: nettle, needle, affront, sting, injure, annoy, provoke

®   Antonyms: praise, reassure

 

1039. Piqued (adjective): Stimulated or excited, typically by arousal or challenge.

®   Synonyms: alert, interested, curious, motivated, feel challenged

®   Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic

 

1040. Pitfall (noun): A hidden danger or difficulty.

®   Synonyms: snare, booby trap, difficulty, drawback, complication 

®   Antonyms: blessing

 

1041. Pith (noun): The essential meaning or core of what is being expressed.

®   Synonyms: essence, substance, significance, meat, marrow, heart

®   Antonyms: triviality

 

1042. Pitiable (adjective): Deserving or inciting pity.

®   Synonyms: pathetic, lamentable, regrettable, unfortunate, miserable

®   Antonyms: enviable

 

1043. Placid (adjective): Free from disturbance; calm, peaceful, tranquil.

®   Synonyms: calm, serene, tranquil, peaceful, still, quiet, relaxing

®   Antonyms: troubled, stormy

 

1044. Platitude (noun): A remark or statement that is dull, commonplace, or trite.

®   Synonyms: cliché, commonplace, banality, bromide, triteness 

®   Antonyms: originality

 

1045. Platonic (adjective): Intimate but not sexual.

®   Synonyms: nonsexual, nonphysical, nonerotic, purely spiritual

®   Antonyms: romantic

 

1046. Plaudit (noun): An expression of praise or approval; applause.

®   Synonyms: applause, ovation, acclaim, acclamation, plaudits 

®   Antonyms: boos, condemnation

 

 

1047. Plausible (adj) - Seeming reasonable or probable.

®   Synonyms: believable, credible, likely, possible, reasonable.

®   Antonyms: doubtful, improbable, unbelievable.

 

1048. Plethora (n) - A large or excessive amount of something.

®   Synonyms: abundance, excess, surplus, glut, overabundance.

®   Antonyms: paucity, deficiency, lack. 

 

1049. Plight (n) - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

®   Synonyms: predicament, trouble, difficulty, quandary, dilemma.

®   Antonyms: advantage, ease.

 

1050. Plod (v) - To walk or act slowly and steadily, often without much purpose or effort.

®   Synonyms: trudge, slog, traipse, drudge, shuffle.

®   Antonyms: sprint, dash, race.

 

1051. Plucky (adj) - Brave and determined when facing difficulty.

®   Synonyms: courageous, spirited, resolute, gutsy, dauntless.

®   Antonyms: cowardly, frightened, timid.

 

1052. Plummet (v) - To fall sharply and rapidly.

®   Synonyms: plunge, drop, descend, nosedive.

®   Antonyms: rise, ascend, climb.

 

1053. Plunder (v) - To rob goods or valuables forcibly, typically during conflict.

®   Synonyms: loot, ransack, pillage, maraud, despoil.

®   Antonyms: aid, assist, protect. 

 

1054. Plutocracy (n) - Government by the wealthy.

®   Synonyms: oligarchy, aristocracy, moneyed class.

®   Antonyms: democracy, egalitarianism. 

 

1055. Podium (n) - A small platform for a speaker or conductor.

®   Synonyms: dais, stage, rostrum, lectern, pulpit.

 

1056. Polarize (v) - To divide into sharply opposing groups, positions, etc.

®   Synonyms: divide, split, separate, alienate, estrange.

®   Antonyms: unite, merge, combine, reconcile.

 

1057. Pompous (adj) - Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

®   Synonyms: pretentious, ostentatious, arrogant, haughty, imperious.

®   Antonyms: modest, humble, unpretentious.

 

1058. Ponder (v) - Think about carefully for a long time.

®   Synonyms: contemplate, deliberate, ruminate, mull over, reflect on.

®   Antonyms: disregard, ignore.

 

1059. Portend (v) - Be an omen or a sign of (something momentous or calamitous).

®   Synonyms: presage, augur, foreshadow, signal, foretell.

®   Antonyms: conceal, hide.

 

1060. Potential (n) - Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

®   Synonyms: possibility, capacity, prospect, promise, likelihood.

®   Antonyms: improbability.

 

1061. Pragmatic (adj) - Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

®   Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, commonsense.

®   Antonyms: idealistic, unrealistic. 

 

1062. Prattle (v) - Talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.

®   Synonyms: babble, chatter, gabble, ramble, prate.

®   Antonyms: be/stay silent.

 

1063. Preamble (n) - An introductory statement; a preface or introduction.

®   Synonyms: preface, prologue, foreword, lead-in, opening.

®   Antonyms: conclusion, epilogue.

 

1064. Precedent (n) - An earlier occurrence of something similar.

®   Synonyms: model, example, antecedent, predecessor.

®   Antonyms: successor, result.

 

1065. Precession (n) - The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body, causing its orientation to change

over time.

 

1066. Precinct (n) - A district of a city or town as defined for administrative purposes.

®   Synonyms: ward, district, quarter, neighborhood, vicinity.

 

1067. Precocious (adj) - (Of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than

   usual.

®   Synonyms: advanced, bright, gifted, quick-witted.

®   Antonyms: backward, slow.

 

1068. Precursor (n) - A person or thing that precedes, as in a job, method, or style.

®   Synonyms: forerunner, predecessor, ancestor, antecedent, prototype.

®   Antonyms: successor, descendant.

 

1069. Predator (n) - An animal that naturally preys on others.

®   Synonyms: hunter, carnivore, raptor, beast of prey.

®   Antonyms: prey, victim.

 

1070. Predilection (n) - A preference or special liking for something.

®   Synonyms: partiality, penchant, proclivity, affinity, fondness.

®   Antonyms: disinclination, aversion.

 

1071. Preen (v) - Groom or clean (a bird's feathers) with the beak.

®   Synonyms: tidy, arrange, smooth, dress, primp.

®   Antonyms: ruffle, dishevel. 

 

1072. Premeditated (adj) - Carefully planned or thought out beforehand.

®   Synonyms: calculated, planned, intentional, deliberate.

®   Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impulsive.

 

1073. Premise (n) - A statement or proposition from which another is inferred.

®   Synonyms: assumption, postulate, proposition, basis, hypothesis.

 

1074. Prerogative (n) - An exclusive right or privilege exercised by virtue of rank, office, custom, etc.

®   Synonyms: right, privilege, entitlement, advantage.

®   Antonyms: obligation, duty.

 

1075. Presage (v) - Be a warning or sign of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).

®   Synonyms: predict, forecast, foretell, portend, augur.

®   Antonyms: follow, result.

 

1076. Presentiment (n) - A feeling that something is about to happen, especially something bad.

®   Synonyms: premonition, foreboding, apprehension, intuition.

®   Antonyms: confidence, certainty.

 

1077. Presumption (n) - An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

®   Synonyms: assumption, expectation, supposition, conjecture.

®   Antonyms: proof, certainty.

 

1078. Pretense/Pretence (n) - An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

®   Synonyms: act, façade, show, affectation.

®   Antonyms: genuineness, sincerity.

 

1079. Preternatural (adj) - Beyond what is normal or natural.

®   Synonyms: supernatural, paranormal, unearthly, uncanny.

®   Antonyms: natural, normal.

 

1080. Prevalent (adj) - Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

®   Synonyms: widespread, common, frequent, prevailing, ubiquitous.

®   Antonyms: rare, scarce, unusual.

 

1081. Primal (adj) - Relating to an early stage of evolutionary development; primitive.

®   Synonyms: primitive, primeval, primordial, aboriginal, instinctual.

®   Antonyms: modern, sophisticated.

 

1082. Privacy (n) - The state of being free from public attention or unsanctioned intrusion.

®   Synonyms: seclusion, solitude, isolation, secrecy, anonymity.

®   Antonyms: publicity, exposure.

 

1083. Procrastinate (v) - Defer action; delay doing something despite knowing it needs to be done.

®   Synonyms: stall, dally, linger, tarry, dawdle.

®   Antonyms: act, complete, finish.

 

1084. Prodigal (adj) - Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

®   Synonyms: wasteful, profligate, improvident, immoderate, wanton.

®   Antonyms: thrifty, frugal, economical.

 

1085. Prodigy (n) - A person with exceptional talents or abilities.

®   Synonyms: genius, virtuoso, wonder, phenom, whiz.

®   Antonyms: dunce, dullard.

 

1086. Profanity (n) - Blasphemous or obscene language.

®   Synonyms: cursing, swearing, oaths, maledictions, expletives.

®   Antonyms: propriety, purity. 

 

1087. Proffer (v) - Hold out or put forward (something) to be accepted.

®   Synonyms: offer, present, extend, volunteer, propose.

®   Antonyms: withdraw, retract.

 

1088. Profligate (adj) - Recklessly wasteful or extravagant.

®   Synonyms: wanton, prodigal, lavish, improvident, dissipated.

®   Antonyms: thrifty, economical, provident.

 

1089. Profound (adj) - Of great depth, not superficial.

®   Synonyms: deep, insightful, penetrating, discerning, sagacious.

®   Antonyms: shallow, superficial.

 

1090. Profuse (adj) - Abundant or lavish.

®   Synonyms: copious, prolific, prodigal, bountiful, luxuriant.

®   Antonyms: scant, sparse, meager.

 

1091. Progeny (n) - The descendant(s) of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

®   Synonyms: offspring, descendant(s), heir(s), successor(s).

 

1092. Prognosis (n) - A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment.

®   Synonyms: prediction, forecast, projection, outlook.

 

1093. Progression (n) - Forward or onward movement toward a destination.

®   Synonyms: advance, procession, progress, continuity.

®   Antonyms: regression, reversal.

 

1094. Prohibitive (adj) - So expensive as to deter purchase or use.

®   Synonyms: exorbitant, excessive, expensive, steep, extortionate.

®   Antonyms: affordable, bargain. 

 

1095. Proliferate (v) - Increase rapidly in numbers; multiply or spread unchecked.

®   Synonyms: mushroom, burgeon, escalate, multiply, spread.

®   Antonyms: decrease, dwindle, lessen.

 

1096. Prolific (adj) - Highly productive or fruitful.

®   Synonyms: productive, creative, fertile, fecund, abundant.

®   Antonyms: barren, unproductive. 

 

1097. Prolong (v) - Lengthen in duration; extend the time of.

®   Synonyms: protract, perpetuate, sustain, persist, endure.

®   Antonyms: shorten, curtail, halt.

 

1098. Prominent (adj) - Important; famous.

®   Synonyms: renowned, eminent, preeminent, distinguished, acclaimed.

®   Antonyms: obscure, inconspicuous, unknown.

 

1099. Promiscuous (adj) - Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners.

®   Synonyms: licentious, loose, wanton, rampant, indiscriminate.

®   Antonyms: chaste, virginal, faithful.

 

1100. Promulgate (v) - Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

®   Synonyms: proclaim, announce, pronounce, broadcast, publicize.

®   Antonyms: suppress, censor.

 

1101. Prone (adj) - Having a tendency to (do something).

®   Synonyms: disposed to, liable to, inclined to, apt to.

®   Antonyms: unlikely, disinclined. 

 

1102. Propagate (v) - Breed specimens of a plant or animal.

®   Synonyms: multiply, increase, reproduce, proliferate, generate.

®   Antonyms: decrease, reduce.

 

1103. Propensity (n) - An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a certain way.

®   Synonyms: tendency, inclination, predisposition, proclivity, proneness.

®   Antonyms: aversion, disinclination.

 

1104. Propitiate (v) - Appease or pacify (someone) by giving them something they want.

®   Synonyms: appease, conciliate, placate, mollify, assuage.

®   Antonyms: antagonize, provoke, vex.

 

1105. Proponent (n) - A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

®   Synonyms: supporter, advocate, promoter, champion, exponent.

®   Antonyms: opponent, critic.

 

1106. Propound (v) - Put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration.

®   Synonyms: propose, advance, offer, submit, posit.

®   Antonyms: ignore, overlook.

 

1107. Proprietary (adj) - Relating to an owner or ownership.

®   Synonyms: owned, individual, private, independent, exclusive.

®   Antonyms: shared, public.

 

1108. Prosaic (adj) - Lacking imagination or spirit; dull.

®   Synonyms: unimaginative, humdrum, tedious, tiresome, lifeless.

®   Antonyms: creative, imaginative, exciting.

 

1109. Proscribe (v) - Forbid, especially by law.

®   Synonyms: prohibit, preclude, forbid, ban, outlaw.

®   Antonyms: allow, permit. 

 

1110. Proselytize (v) - Convert or attempt to convert (someone) to one's own religion or beliefs.

®   Synonyms: evangelize, convert, recruit, preach to.

®   Antonyms: deter, discourage.

 

1111. Protocol (n) - The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic

occasions.

®   Synonyms: etiquette, decorum, custom, form, convention.

 

1112. Protract (v) - Prolong the time taken by (an activity).

®   Synonyms: prolong, extend, elongate, spin out, prolongate.

®   Antonyms: shorten, curtail.

 

1113. Provincial (adj) - Of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when

  regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

®   Synonyms: parochial, local, regional, rural, backwater.

®   Antonyms: cosmopolitan, worldly.

 

1114. Provisional (adj) - Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

®   Synonyms: conditional, tentative, interim, temporary, transitional.

®   Antonyms: permanent, definite.

 

1115. Provocative (adj) - Causing anger or another strong reaction.

®   Synonyms: inflammatory, incendiary, stimulative, exciting, arousing.

®   Antonyms: placating, mollifying, soothing.

 

1116. Proximity (n) - Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

®   Synonyms: closeness, propinquity, adjacency, vicinity.

®   Antonyms: farness, distance.

 

1117. Prudent (adj) - Wise, careful in avoiding harm or danger.

®   Synonyms: careful, cautious, wary, discreet, judicious.

®   Antonyms: reckless, rash, injudicious. 

 

1118. Pundit (n) - An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions

about it to the public.

®   Synonyms: authority, scholar, maven, savant, sage.

 

1119. Pungent (adj) - Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

®   Synonyms: sharp, acute, keen, penetrating, acrid.

®   Antonyms: mild, bland, gentle.

 

1120. Purport (v) - Appear or claim to be or do something.

®   Synonyms: allege, assert, declare, claim, profess.

®   Antonyms: deny, recant.

 

1121. Purveyor (n) - A person who sells or deals in particular goods.

®   Synonyms: supplier, provider, merchant, trader, vendor.

 

1122. Qualm (n) - An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct.

®   Synonyms: misgiving, apprehension, hesitation, scruple, compunction.

®   Antonyms: certainty, confidence.

 

1123. Quandary (n) - A state of perplexity, especially about what course of action to take.

®   Synonyms: dilemma, predicament, plight, impasse, muddle.

®   Antonyms: certainty, resolution.

 

1124. Quarry (n) - A place where stone, marble, etc. is extracted from the ground by digging or blasting.

®   Synonyms: pit, excavation, dig, trench, mine.

 

1125. Quartet (n) - A set of four people or things.

®   Synonyms: foursome, quadruplet, tetrad, quartet.

 

1126. Quash (v) - Completely suppress or put an end to (something); extinguish.

®   Synonyms: crush, quell, put down, subdue, squash.

®   Antonyms: encourage, nurture, foster.

 

1127. Quay (n) - A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

®   Synonyms: dock, wharf, pier, jetty, harbor.

 

1128. Quell (v) - Completely suppress or put an end to (something).

®   Synonyms: crush, subdue, put down, squash, extinguish.

®   Antonyms: encourage, provoke, incite.

 

1129. Querulous (adj) - Given to complaining or grumbling.

®   Synonyms: complaining, grumbling, carping, peevish, fretful.

®   Antonyms: contented, satisfied, sanguine.

 

1130. Query (n) - A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization. (v) Pose a question.

®   Synonyms: question, inquiry, query.

®   Antonyms: answer, respond.

 

1131. Quiescent (adj) - In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

®   Synonyms: dormant, latent, abeyant, inert, passive.

®   Antonyms: active, lively.

 

1132. Quintessential (adj) - Representing the perfect example or most refined essence of a quality or thing.

®   Synonyms: archetypal, prototypical, exemplary, classic, consummate.

®   Antonyms: atypical, anomalous.

 

1133. Quota (n) - A set share of something that is due from or to a person or group.

®   Synonyms: allowance, allocation, allotment, ration, apportionment.

®   Antonyms: excess, surfeit. 

 

1134. Rancor (n) - Bitter long-lasting resentment; ill will.

®   Synonyms: bitterness, animosity, hostility, enmity, antagonism.

®   Antonyms: amity, harmony, friendship.

 

1135. Rapacious (adj) - Aggressively greedy; predatory.

®   Synonyms: voracious, ravenous, grasping, acquisitive, avaricious.

®   Antonyms: generous, benevolent.

 

1136. Rash (adj) - Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

®   Synonyms: hasty, reckless, impetuous, precipitate, impulsive.

®   Antonyms: cautious, careful, prudent.

 

1137. Ratify (v) - Sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

®   Synonyms: approve, validate, endorse, certify, authorize.

®   Antonyms: oppose, reject, veto, nullify.

 

1138. Rationalize (v) - Attempt to explain or justify behavior through plausible but untrue reasons.

®   Synonyms: justify, defend, excuse, explain away, make excuses.

®   Antonyms: condemn.

 

1139. Raucous (adj) - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

®   Synonyms: rowdy, noisy, boisterous, disorderly, clamorous.

®   Antonyms: quiet, soft, mute.

 

1140. Ravish (v) - Fill (someone) with intense delight; enrapture.

®   Synonyms: enchant, entrance, captivate, enthrall, transport.

 

1141. Raze (v) - Completely destroy or demolish.

®   Synonyms: demolish, level, flatten, tear down, gut.

®   Antonyms: build, construct, erect.

 

1142. Reactionary (adj) - Opposing political or social liberalization or reform.

®   Synonyms: conservative, right-wing, regressive, ultraconservative.

®   Antonyms: liberal, progressive, radical. 

 

1143. Rebuff (v) - Dismiss (someone or something) in an abrupt ungracious manner.

®   Synonyms: snub, spurn, repulse, decline, dismiss.

®   Antonyms: welcome, accept, embrace.

 

1144. Recalcitrant (adj) - Stubbornly resistant to authority or control; uncooperative.

®   Synonyms: defiant, refractory, obstinate, intractable, intransigent.

®   Antonyms: cooperative, compliant, obedient.

 

1145. Recapitulate (v) - Summarize briefly the main points of something.

®   Synonyms: summarize, restate, reiterate, rerun, repeat.

®   Antonyms: elaborate, expand.

 

1146. Reciprocate (v) - Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

®   Synonyms: requite, return, repay, retaliate, retribute.

®   Antonyms: withhold, deny.

 

1147. Recluse (n) - A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

®   Synonyms: hermit, loner, anchorite, eremite, isolate.

®   Antonyms: extrovert, socialite.

 

1148. Reclusive (adj) - Avoiding the company of other people.

®   Synonyms: solitary, withdrawn, retiring, reserved, unsocial.

®   Antonyms: sociable, outgoing, gregarious.

 

1149. Recognize (v) - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

®   Synonyms: identify, place, know, recall, remember.

®   Antonyms: misidentify, mistake.

 

1150. Recompense (n) - Make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

®   Synonyms: compensate, repay, reimburse, redress, remunerate.

®   Antonyms: penalize, fine.

 

1151. Reconcile (v) - Restore friendly relations between; make compatible.

®   Synonyms: resolve, settle, conciliate, mediate, make peace.

®   Antonyms: estrange, alienate.

 

1152. Recoup (v) - Regain or make up for (a financial loss).

®   Synonyms: recover, retrieve, regain, replenish, replace.

®   Antonyms: lose, forfeit, miss.

 

1153. Rectify (v) - Put right or correct.

®   Synonyms: correct, amend, remedy, redress, revise.

®   Antonyms: damage, aggravate, ruin.

 

1154. Recumbent (adj) - Lying down or leaning back, especially in a relaxed position.

®   Synonyms: reclining, prone, prostrate, resting, relaxed.

®   Antonyms: upright, standing.

 

1155. Recurrent (adj) - Occurring again periodically or repeatedly.

®   Synonyms: periodic, repeated, recurring, intermittent, sporadic.

®   Antonyms: one-time, infrequent.

 

1156. Redeem (v) - Compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something.

®   Synonyms: save, recover, restore, transform, improve.

®   Antonyms: destroy, worsen, condemn.

 

1157. Redolent (adj) - Having or emitting a pleasant often sweet odor.

®   Synonyms: fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, scented, odoriferous.

®   Antonyms: fetid, malodorous, stinky.

 

1158. Redress (v) - Remedy or set right an undesirable situation.

®   Synonyms: remedy, rectify, amend, correct, revise.

®   Antonyms: exacerbate, aggravate, worsen.

 

1159. Redundant (adj) - Not needed or superfluous.

®   Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary, excessive, inessential, unessential. 

®   Antonyms: necessary, essential, vital.

 

1160. Refute (v) - Prove a statement or theory wrong; disprove.

®   Synonyms: rebut, dispute, deny, counter, confute.

®   Antonyms: confirm, prove, validate.

 

1161. Regale (v) - Entertain someone lavishly or sumptuously with food and drink.

®   Synonyms: feast, wine and dine, pamper, indulge, revel.

®   Antonyms: deprive, starve.

 

1162. Regime (n) - A system or planned way of doing things.

®   Synonyms: system, method, plan, routine, rule.

 

1163. Regress (v) - Return to a former or less developed state or way of behaving.

®   Synonyms: retrogress, backslide, deteriorate, relapse, recede.

®   Antonyms: progress, advance.

 

1164. Regressive (adj) - Becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state.

®   Synonyms: retrograde, retrogressive, backwards.

®   Antonyms: progressive, advancing. 

 

1165. Relegate (v) - Assign an inferior rank or position to; demote.

®   Synonyms: downgrade, demote, humble, downgrade.

®   Antonyms: promote, upgrade, advance.

 

1166. Relentless (adj) - Unceasingly intense.

®   Synonyms: relentless, unrelenting, merciless, ruthless, unremitting.

®   Antonyms: intermittent, periodic, sporadic.

 

1167. Relevant (adj) - Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

®   Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, germane, material.

®   Antonyms: irrelevant, immaterial, extraneous.

 

1168. Reliant (adj) - Dependent on something or someone.

®   Synonyms: dependent, contingent, conditional.

®   Antonyms: independent, self-sufficient.

 

1169. Relinquish (v) - Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

®   Synonyms: surrender, yield, cede, abdicate, forgo.

®   Antonyms: retain, maintain, keep.

 

1170. Remiss (adj) - Negligent, careless or slack in discharging a duty or carrying out work.

®   Synonyms: negligent, slack, remiss, lax, neglectful, delinquent.

®   Antonyms: diligent, attentive, responsible.

 

1171. Remit (v) - Cancel or refrain from exacting or imposing.

®   Synonyms: cancel, refrain, suspend, revoke, rescind, repeal.

®   Antonyms: demand, require, impose. 

 

1172. Rend (v) - Tear (something) violently or dramatically into two or more pieces.

®   Synonyms: tear, rip, rupture, shred, split.

®   Antonyms: mend, repair, unite.

 

1173. Render (v) - Provide or give (a service, help, etc.) to someone.

®   Synonyms: deliver, furnish, supply, provide, proffer.

®   Antonyms: withhold, deny.

 

1174. Rendition (n) - A performance or interpretation of a piece of music or drama.

®   Synonyms: performance, interpretation, execution.

 

1175. Renege (v) - Go back on a promise or fail to fulfill a contract or obligation.

®   Synonyms: default, back out, fail, withdraw.

®   Antonyms: fulfill, keep one's word.

 

1176. Renewal (n) - The action of extending the period of validity of a license, subscription, or contract.

®   Synonyms: extension, prolongation, continuation, resumption.

®   Antonyms: cancellation, abolition, discontinuation. 

 

1177. Renounce (v) - Formally declare one's abandonment of something or departure from a formal allegiance.

®   Synonyms: disown, disavow, repudiate, abjure, recant.

®   Antonyms: embrace, welcome, approve.

 

1178. Renown (n) - Fame or reputation, especially of a high order.

®   Synonyms: fame, reputation, distinction, prestige, eminence.

®   Antonyms: obscurity, ignominy.

 

1179. Rent (n) - A payment made periodically to a landlord by a tenant in return for the use of property or

   land.

®   Synonyms: lease, charter, letting, hire.

 

1180. Repartee (n) - Quick, witty replies; banter.

®   Synonyms: witticism, quip, riposte, sally, retort.

®   Antonyms: stupidity, dullness.

 

1181. Repast (n) - An elaborate meal; a feast.

®   Synonyms: feast, banquet, spread, blowout, indulgence.

®   Antonyms: snack, morsel.

 

1182. Repay (v) - Give money or something equivalent back in return for something one has received or in

recompense for something done.

®   Synonyms: refund, reimburse, compensate, remunerate, settle.

®   Antonyms: owe, withhold.

 

1183. Repeal (v) - Revoke or annul a law or bill by legislative or sovereign act.

®   Synonyms: revoke, rescind, abrogate, overturn, annul.

®   Antonyms: enact, impose, reinforce.

 

1184. Repel (v) - Drive back; repulse or ward off.

®   Synonyms: drive away/back, repulse, resist, rebut, rebuff.

®   Antonyms: attract, welcome, invite.

 

1185. Replete (adj) - Abundantly supplied; abounding.

®   Synonyms: abounding, teeming, overflowing, brimming, abundant.

®   Antonyms: lacking, deficient, scarce.

 

1186. Replicate (v) - Reproduce or make an exact copy of something, especially an experiment or scientific

result.

®   Synonyms: reproduce, duplicate, mimic, mirror, echo.

®   Antonyms: invent, create.

 

1187. Repository (n) - A place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale.

®   Synonyms: depository, storehouse, storeroom, archive, bank.

 

1188. Reprehend (v) - Express criticism or disapproval.

®   Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, admonish.

®   Antonyms: praise, commend, approve. 

 

1189. Reprehensible (adj) - Deserving blame or censure.

®   Synonyms: blameworthy, wrong, unacceptable, improper, indecent.

®   Antonyms: admirable, praiseworthy.

 

1190. Repress (v) - Subdue or keep under control; restrain.

®   Synonyms: suppress, repress, inhibit, stifle, quell.

®   Antonyms: release, express, encourage.

 

1191. Reprieve (n) - Cancel or postpone the punishment of someone.

®   Synonyms: respite, suspension, stay, delay, reprieve.

®   Antonyms: imposition, execution.

 

1192. Reproach (v) - Express criticism toward someone.

®   Synonyms: criticize, reprimand, rebuke, admonish, chastise.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, commend.

 

1193. Reprobate (n) - An unprincipled person; scoundrel.

®   Synonyms: scoundrel, rascal, rogue, miscreant, degenerate.

®   Antonyms: saint, role model.

 

1194. Reprove (v) - Express criticism or disapproval of something.

®   Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chastise.

®   Antonyms: praise, approve, sanction.

 

1195. Repudiate (v) - Reject or refuse to accept or acknowledge something.

®   Synonyms: reject, renounce, disown, disavow, discard.

®   Antonyms: accept, embrace.

 

1196. Repugnant (adj) - Extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or offensive.

®   Synonyms: offensive, objectionable, obnoxious, odious, revolting.

®   Antonyms: pleasant, attractive, appealing.

 

1197. Repulse (v) - Force back; drive away or reject with great distaste.

®   Synonyms: repel, drive back/away, beat back, ward off.

®   Antonyms: attract, pull in, welcome.

 

1198. Repute (n) - The general estimation or opinion in which someone or something is held.

®   Synonyms: reputation, name, status, stature, renown.

®   Antonyms: disrepute, infamy.

 

1199. Requisite (adj) - Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations.

®   Synonyms: necessary, required, essential, indispensable, vital.

®   Antonyms: optional, discretionary.

 

1200. Rescind (v) - Revoke, cancel, or repeal.

®   Synonyms: repeal, revoke, overrule, override, reverse.

®   Antonyms: validate, uphold, confirm.

 

1201. Resentment (n) - Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

®   Synonyms: bitterness, indignation, acrimony, animosity, antipathy.

®   Antonyms: forgiveness, sympathy.

 

1202. Resilient (adj) - Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being

compressed.

®   Synonyms: elastic, flexible, buoyant, supple, bouncing.

®   Antonyms: rigid, brittle, inflexible.

 

1203. Resolution (n) - A firm decision to do or not do something.

®   Synonyms: determination, resolve, decision, intention.

®   Antonyms: wavering, hesitation, indecision.

 

1204. Resonant (adj) - Evoking or suggesting images, memories, ideas or feelings by means of allusion;

evocative.

®   Synonyms: resonant, sonorous, reverberating, echoing, thundering.

®   Antonyms: quiet, muted, muffled.

 

1205. Respite (n) - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

®   Synonyms: break, pause, intermission, recess, lull.

®   Antonyms: continuation, resumption.

 

1206. Reticent (adj) - Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

®   Synonyms: reserved, introverted, inhibited, withdrawn, restrained.

®   Antonyms: outgoing, talkative, extroverted.

 

1207. Retract (v) - Withdraw or take back a statement or offer.

®   Synonyms: withdraw, recall, recant, disavow, revoke.

®   Antonyms: assert, avow, declare.

 

1208. Retrench (v) - Reduce in extent or quantity; economize.

®   Synonyms: cut down/back, decrease, lessen, curtail, downsize.

®   Antonyms: expand, increase, augment.

 

1209. Retrograde (adj) - Directed or moving backward.

®   Synonyms: backward, reversing, regressive.

®   Antonyms: progressive, forward.

 

1210. Reverent (adj) - Feeling or showing deep respect, especially for God or a religious figure.

®   Synonyms: respectful, deferential, devoted, dedicated, worshipful.

®   Antonyms: irreverent, contemptuous.

 

1211. Revile (v) - Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

®   Synonyms: vilify, insult, disparage, denigrate, malign.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, honor.

 

1212. Revoke (v) - Officially cancel or withdraw.

®   Synonyms: cancel, repeal, rescind, reverse, overturn.

®   Antonyms: grant, permit, approve.

 

1213. Rhapsodize (v) - Speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner.

®   Synonyms: gush, enthuse, rave, go on, wax lyrical.

®   Antonyms: criticize, denounce.

 

1214. Rhetoric (n) - Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect but often regarded as

lacking in sincerity.

®   Synonyms: grandiloquence, eloquence, verbosity, magniloquence, oratory.

 

1215. Rigorous (adj) - Extremely thorough and careful.

®   Synonyms: thorough, exhaustive, meticulous, diligent, painstaking.

®   Antonyms: lax, negligent, careless.

 

1216. Rile (v) - Make (someone) annoyed or irritated.

®   Synonyms: vex, annoy, exasperate, irk, nettle, peeve.

®   Antonyms: calm, soothe, pacify.

 

1217. Riposte (n) - A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

®   Synonyms: retort, rejoinder, counter, rebuttal, comeback.

®   Antonyms: agreement, silence.

 

1218. Risible (adj) - Causing or capable of causing laughter; amusing.

®   Synonyms: laughable, funny, hilarious, ridiculous, comical.

®   Antonyms: solemn, serious.

 

1219. Riveting (adj) - Absorbing and engrossing to an extreme degree.

®   Synonyms: engrossing, captivating, gripping, compelling, mesmerizing.

®   Antonyms: boring, dull, tedious.

 

1220. Robust (adj) - Strong and healthy; vigorous.

®   Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful.

®   Antonyms: weak, feeble, frail.

 

1221. Rogue (n) - A dishonest or unprincipled person; scoundrel.

®   Synonyms: scoundrel, rascal, miscreant, degenerate, reprobate.

®   Antonyms: saint, principled person.

 

1222. Roster (n) - A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.

®   Synonyms: schedule, rota, list, roll, calendar.

 

1223. Roving (adj) - Wandering freely; roaming.

®   Synonyms: wandering, rambling, nomadic, itinerant, vagrant.

®   Antonyms: settled, stationary.

 

1224. Rue (v) - Bitterly regret; repent of.

®   Synonyms: regret, lament, mourn, repent, deplore.

®   Antonyms: rejoice, delight in.

 

1225. Ruffian (n) - A violent, quarrelsome, or disorderly person, especially a rough or lawless individual.

®   Synonyms: thug, gangster, goon, hoodlum, hooligan.

®   Antonyms: gentleman, respectable person.

 

1226. Rumination (n) - Deep reflective thought.

®   Synonyms: contemplation, reflection, musing, cogitation, pondering.

®   Antonyms: thoughtlessness, carelessness.

 

1227. Ruse (n) - An action designed to deceive or trick someone.

®   Synonyms: trick, ploy, tactic, stratagem, scheme.

®   Antonyms: honesty, candor.

 

1228. Rustic (adj) - Relating to the countryside; rural or pastoral.

®   Synonyms: rural, pastoral, bucolic, countryside, provincial.

®   Antonyms: urban, metropolitan.

 

1229. Saccharine (adj) - Excessively sweet or sentimental.

®   Synonyms: sweet, syrupy, sugary, mawkish, cloying.

®   Antonyms: plain, astringent, tart.

 

1230. Sagacious (adj) - Having or showing keen discernment and good judgment.

®   Synonyms: wise, discerning, astute, shrewd, perceptive.

®   Antonyms: foolish, obtuse, dimwitted. 

 

1231. Salient (adj) - Most noticeable or important.

®   Synonyms: prominent, conspicuous, striking, marked, noticeable.

®   Antonyms: inconspicuous, unimportant.

 

1232. Salubrious (adj) - Health-giving; healthy.

®   Synonyms: wholesome, healthful, healthy, invigorating, beneficial.

®   Antonyms: unhealthful, noxious.

 

1233. Sanction (v) - Give official permission or approval for an action.

®   Synonyms: authorize, endorse, warrant, permit, allow.

®   Antonyms: forbid, prohibit, ban.

 

1234. Sanctuary (n) - A place of refuge or safety.

®   Synonyms: refuge, shelter, retreat, haven, asylum.

 

1235. Sanguine (adj) - Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad situation.

®   Synonyms: optimistic, positive, hopeful, confident, buoyant.

®   Antonyms: pessimistic, gloomy, despondent. 

 

1236. Sap (v) - Gradually weaken or destroy.

®   Synonyms: weaken, diminish, dampen, undermine, erode.

®   Antonyms: strengthen, build up, reinforce.

 

1237. Sarcasm (n) - The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to

    hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

®   Synonyms: irony, mockery, satire, cynicism, ridicule.

 

1238. Sardonic (adj) - Grimmly mocking or cynical.

®   Synonyms: cynical, mocking, sarcastic, satirical, ironic.

®   Antonyms: earnest, sincere.

 

1239. Sate (v) - Satisfy (a desire or appetite) fully.

®   Synonyms: satisfy, satiate, indulge, surfeit, glut.

®   Antonyms: deny, starve, frustrate.

 

1240. Satiate (v) - Supply with something to excess, so that desire is completely satisfied.

®   Synonyms: satisfy, sate, glut, gorge, surfeit.

®   Antonyms: deprive, deny, starve.

 

1241. Saturate (v) - Soak, fill, or load (something) to capacity.

®   Synonyms: soak, imbue, infuse, permeate, pervade.

®   Antonyms: drain, dry out.

 

1242. Savor (v) - Enjoy and appreciate an experience, especially by deliberately focusing on it.

®   Synonyms: enjoy, relish, appreciate, delight in, savor.

®   Antonyms: disregard, ignore.

 

1243. Scandalize (v) - Shock and horrify by violating moral codes.

®   Synonyms: shock, horrify, outrage, appall, offend.

®   Antonyms: please, delight.

 

1244. Scanty (adj) - Barely sufficient or adequate.

®   Synonyms: insufficient, meager, sparse, skimpy, exiguous.

®   Antonyms: plentiful, abundant, ample.

 

1245. Sceptic (n) - A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

®   Synonyms: doubter, skeptic, cynic, agnostic, naysayer.

®   Antonyms: believer, zealot. 

 

1246. Schism (n) - A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences

in opinion or belief.

®   Synonyms: split, breach, discord, rupture, rift.

®   Antonyms: agreement, concord, unity.

 

1247. Scold (v) - Reprimand someone angrily.

®   Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chastise.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment, applaud.

 

1248. Scorn (v) - Consider or treat with contempt or disdain.

®   Synonyms: disdain, spurn, reject, mock, deride.

®   Antonyms: admire, esteem, venerate.

 

1249. Scourge (n) - A cause of widespread dreadful affliction or distress.

®   Synonyms: affliction, plague, curse, bane, pestilence.

 

1250. Scuttle (v) - Make a hole or holes in the bottom of (a ship) causing it to sink.

®   Synonyms: sink, torpedo, wreck, swamp, hole.

®   Antonyms: repair, float, salvage.

 

1251. Scruple (n) - A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of

   action.

®   Synonyms: qualm, misgiving, reservation, hesitation, compunction.

 

1252. Scrutinize (v) - Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

®   Synonyms: examine, study, survey, inspect, vet.

®   Antonyms: glance at, skim over. 

 

1253. Scuffle (v) - Struggle or fight at close quarters, with more noise and confusion than damage.

®   Synonyms: tussle, grapple, skirmish, wrestle, brawl.

 

1254. Scurrilous (adj) - Offensive in language; coarse and abusive.

®   Synonyms: abusive, insulting, vulgar, vile, indecent.

®   Antonyms: polite, refined, respectful.

 

1255. Secular (adj) - Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.

®   Synonyms: nonreligious, areligious, lay, temporal, worldly.

®   Antonyms: religious, spiritual, sacred.

 

1256. Sedentary (adj) - Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

®   Synonyms: inactive, passive, motionless, stagnant, static.

®   Antonyms: active, energetic.

 

1257. Seethe (v) - Be in or move with constant agitation, excitement, or anger.

®   Synonyms: boil, simmer, churn, foam, chafe.

®   Antonyms: calm down, subside.

 

1258. Segregate (v) - Set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide.

®   Synonyms: separate, isolate, sequester, seclude, partition.

®   Antonyms: unite, integrate, amalgamate.

 

1259. Seismic (adj) - Of, caused by, or relating to an earthquake or earth vibration.

®   Synonyms: earth-shattering, upheaval, cataclysmic, momentous.

 

1260. Sententious (adj) - Given to excessive moralizing; self-righteously moralistic.

®   Synonyms: moralistic, sanctimonious, preachy, sermonizing, pontificating.

®   Antonyms: concise, succinct.

 

1261. Sentry (n) - A soldier posted at a place to stand guard and prevent passage; a guard, watchman, or

sentinel.

®   Synonyms: guard, sentinel, scout, lookout, picket.

 

1262. Sequester (v) - Isolate or hide away (someone or something).

®   Synonyms: isolate, seclude, segregate, separate, quarantine.

®   Antonyms: release, free.

 

1263. Serendipity (n) - The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

®   Synonyms: chance, coincidence, accident, fortune, luck.

®   Antonyms: predictability, intention.

 

1264. Serene (adj) - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

®   Synonyms: calm, tranquil, peaceful, unruffled, composed.

®   Antonyms: agitated, frenetic, chaotic.

 

1265. Servile (adj) - Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

®   Synonyms: subservient, obsequious, ingratiating, sycophantic, fawning.

®   Antonyms: defiant, disobedient.

 

1266. Sever (v) - Break or tear apart violently.

®   Synonyms: rupture, tear apart, rend, sunder, cleave.

®   Antonyms: unite, connect, repair.

 

1267. Sibilant (adj) - Making or containing a hissing sound.

®   Synonyms: hissing, whispering, whistling, rustling, whispery.

®   Antonyms: quiet, mute.

 

1268. Simmer (v) - Cook or stew gently below boiling point, with bubbles forming slowly and gently.

®   Synonyms: stew, seethe, boil, bubble, percolate.

®   Antonyms: freeze, chill.

 

1269. Simper (v) - Smile in an overly ingratiating or coy way.

®   Synonyms: smirk, grin, smile affectedly, grimace, smarm.

®   Antonyms: scowl, glower.

 

1270. Simulation (n) - The imitation of the behavior of one system by another system.

®   Synonyms: imitation, mimicry, replication, reproduction, emulation.

®   Antonyms: reality, authenticity.

 

1271. Sinecure (n) - A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

®   Synonyms: cushy job, snap, plum job, no-show job, figurehead.

®   Antonyms: toil, slog, grind.

 

1272. Singular (adj) - Remarkable, exceptional, or unusual.

®   Synonyms: unique, unusual, distinctive, extraordinary, anomalous.

®   Antonyms: ordinary, common, normal.

 

1273. Sinister (adj) - Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

®   Synonyms: threatening, menacing, foreboding, baleful, ominous.

®   Antonyms: benign, promising, hopeful.

 

1274. Skepticism (n) - Doubt about the truth, reality, or reliability of something.

®   Synonyms: doubt, disbelief, suspicion, cynicism, distrust.

®   Antonyms: faith, belief, trust.

 

1275. Skirmish (n) - A minor fight or conflict.

®   Synonyms: scuffle, tussle, brush, clash, affray.

®   Antonyms: truce, peace.

 

1276. Skittish (adj) - Easily frightened or startled; wary, timid, or shy.

®   Synonyms: timid, fearful, diffident, wary, nervous.

®   Antonyms: confident, tranquil, bold. 

1277. Skulk (v) - Keep out of sight, typically to avoid detection or evade observers.

 

                                                             i.      Synonyms: lurk, sneak, slink, prowl, shun.

 

1278. Slack (adj) - Not tight, taut, or held closely in position; loose.

 

®   Synonyms: loose, sagging, drooping, baggy, limp.

®   Antonyms: tight, taut.

 

1279. Slake (v) - Satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking.

 

®   Synonyms: quench, sate, satisfy, appease, quaff.

®   Antonyms: stimulate, provoke.

 

1280. Slang (n) - Informal words and expressions that are more common in speech than writing.

 

®   Synonyms: jargon, argot, vernacular, idiom, patois.

®   Antonyms: formal speech. 

 

1281. Slant (v) - Present or view in a particular direction or bias.

 

®   Synonyms: bias, angle, skew, weight, incline.

®   Antonyms: be impartial.

 

1282. Slapdash (adj) - Carelessly and hastily put together.

 

®   Synonyms: careless, reckless, casual, cursory, perfunctory.

®   Antonyms: careful, meticulous.

 

1283. Slattern (n) - A dirty, untidy, or slovenly woman or girl.

 

®   Synonyms: slob, slouch, trollop, tramp, floozy.

®   Antonyms: neat freak, perfectionist.

 

1284. Slave (v) - Work excessively hard.

 

®   Synonyms: toil, labor, grind, sweat, drudge.

®   Antonyms: relax, idle, loaf.

 

1285. Sleight (n) - Skill or dexterity.

 

®   Synonyms: skill, dexterity, finesse, adroitness, deftness.

®   Antonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude.

 

1286. Slipshod (adj) - Carelessly irregular, sloppy, or negligent.

 

®   Synonyms: sloppy, haphazard, slovenly, disorderly, negligent.

®   Antonyms: meticulous, diligent, careful.

 

1287. Slither (v) - Slide along smoothly on a slippery surface.

 

®   Synonyms: slide, glide, coast, skid, slip.

®   Antonyms: trudge, plod, lumber.

 

1288. Sliver (n) - A small, thin, narrow piece sliced or cut off something.

 

®   Synonyms: splinter, shiver, paring, flake, scrap.

 

1289. Slosh (v) - Splash or move through liquid or mud noisily.

 

®   Synonyms: splash, swish, slush, spill, plod.

 

1290. Sloth (n) - Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.

 

®   Synonyms: idleness, laziness, indolence, inertia, lassitude.

®   Antonyms: industry, diligence, motivation.

 

1291. Sluggard (n) - A lazy person who avoids work.

 

®   Synonyms: idler, slacker, drone, loafer, laggard.

®   Antonyms: go-getter, diligent person.

 

1292. Sluggish (adj) - Slow, inactive, or lazy.

 

®   Synonyms: inactive, slow, inert, lethargic, languid.

®   Antonyms: energetic, animated, vibrant.

 

1293. Slur (v) - Speak (words or speech) indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another.

 

®   Synonyms: mumble, murmer, garble, mouth, mash.

®   Antonyms: enunciate, articulate. 

 

1294. Sly (adj) - Showing a cunning and deceitful nature.

 

®   Synonyms: cunning, crafty, wily, tricky, scheming.

®   Antonyms: artless, guileless, naive.

 

1295. Smirk (v) - Smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

 

®   Synonyms: simper, grin, smile affectedly, grimace, smarm.

®   Antonyms: frown, scowl.

 

1296. Smitten (adj) - Very attracted to someone, especially when in love.

 

®   Synonyms: infatuated, lovesick, besotted, enamored, devoted.

®   Antonyms: indifferent, unaffected.

 

1297. Snide (adj) - Derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.

 

®   Synonyms: derisive, mocking, sneering, scathing, contemptuous.

®   Antonyms: polite, complimentary.

 

1298. Snub (v) - Ignore or behave coldly toward someone.

 

®   Synonyms: cut, ignore, spurn, slight, shun.

®   Antonyms: welcome, embrace, greet.

 

1299. Sobriety (n) - The quality of being sober.

 

®   Synonyms: temperance, abstinence, abstemiousness, seriousness, solemnity.

®   Antonyms: drunkenness, frivolity, silliness.

 

1300. Sodden (adj) - Thoroughly soaked; saturated.

 

®   Synonyms: soaked, saturated, drenched, waterlogged, soggy.

®   Antonyms: dry, arid, parched.

 

1301. Solicit (v) - Ask for or try to obtain something from someone.

 

®   Synonyms: request, seek, petition, pursue, entreat.

®   Antonyms: deter, discourage.

 

1302. Solvent (adj) - Able to meet financial obligations; able to pay all debts.

 

®   Synonyms: solvent, liquid, financially sound, in funds.

®   Antonyms: bankrupt, insolvent.

 

1303. Somatic (adj) - Of, relating to, or affecting the body.

 

®   Synonyms: bodily, physical, corporeal, anatomical.

®   Antonyms: mental, spiritual.

 

1304. Somber (adj) - Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

 

®   Synonyms: gloomy, morose, melancholy, brooding, sullen.

®   Antonyms: cheerful, joyful, sunny.

 

1305. Soporific (adj) - Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

 

®   Synonyms: sleep-inducing, hypnotic, narcotic, sedative, tranquilizing.

®   Antonyms: stimulating, awakening.

 

1306. Sordid (adj) - Involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives.

 

®   Synonyms: tawdry, base, seamy, seedy, squalid.

®   Antonyms: honorable, moral, ethical.

 

1307. Sore (adj) - (Of a part of one's body) painful or aching.

 

®   Synonyms: painful, smarting, throbbing, tender, hurting.

®   Antonyms: numb, painless.

 

1308. Sordid (adj) - Involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

 

®   Synonyms: sleazy, corrupt, shameful, disreputable, seamy.

®   Antonyms: honorable, moral, ethical.

 

1309. Sour (adj) - Having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.

 

®   Synonyms: acidic, tart, bitter, acerbic, acidulous.

®   Antonyms: sweet, sugary.

 

1310. Sparse (adj) - Thinly dispersed; few and far between.

 

®   Synonyms: scarce, scant, limited, negligible, skimpy.

®   Antonyms: abundant, plentiful, copious.

 

1311. Spawn (v) - Produce or give rise to in large numbers.

 

®   Synonyms: create, generate, breed, beget, propagate.

 

1312. Speckle (v) - Mark with small spots or specks.

 

®   Synonyms: spot, dot, fleck, streak, speck.

 

1313. Specious (adj) - Superficially plausible but actually wrong.

 

®   Synonyms: misleading, deceptive, fallacious, sophistic, spurious.

®   Antonyms: valid, genuine, truthful.

 

1314. Specter/Spectre (n) - A ghost; an apparition.

 

®   Synonyms: phantom, ghost, wraith, spirit, banshee.

 

1315. Spectrum (n) - A band of colors or wavelengths.

 

®   Synonyms: range, gamut, scope, sequence, progression.

 

1316. Speculate (v) - Form a theory without firm evidence.

 

®   Synonyms: hypothesize, conjecture, theorize, presume, surmise.

®   Antonyms: verify, confirm. 

 

1317. Spendthrift (n) - One who spends money wastefully or extravagantly.

 

®   Synonyms: wastrel, squanderer, profligate, prodigal.

®   Antonyms: miser, penny-pincher.

 

 

1318. Sphere (n) - A globe; a ball-shaped object.

®   Synonyms: globe, orb, ball, circle, domain.

 

1319. Sphinx (n) - An enigmatic or mysterious person.

®   Synonyms: enigma, mystery, puzzle, riddle, cryptic person.

 

1320. Spineless (adj) - Lacking courage or confidence; weak or cowardly.

®   Synonyms: cowardly, timid, gutless, weak-willed, unassertive.                    

®   Antonyms: brave, bold, courageous.

 

1321. Spinster (n) - An unmarried woman, typically an older one beyond the usual age for marriage.

®   Synonyms: old maid, bachelorette.

 

1322. Spiritual (adj) - Relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs.

®   Synonyms: nonmaterial, inner, psychic, ethereal, transcendental.                    

®   Antonyms: physical, corporeal, material.

 

1323. Spiteful (adj) - Showing malicious ill will or resentment.

®   Synonyms: malicious, malevolent, malignant, venomous, spiteful.                    

®   Antonyms: benevolent, benign, kind.

 

1324. Splenetic (adj) - Bad-tempered or irritable.

®   Synonyms: irritable, short-tempered, testy, crabby, curmudgeonly.                    

®   Antonyms: good-natured, even-tempered.

 

1325. Sporadic (adj) - Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.

®   Synonyms: occasional, irregular, intermittent, infrequent, scattered.                    

®   Antonyms: constant, steady, regular.

 

1326. Sprawl (v) - Sit, lie, or fall in an ungainly or inelegant posture.

®   Synonyms: lounge, loll, drape oneself, flop, flounder.                    

®   Antonyms: stand upright, pose gracefully.

 

1327. Sprightly (adj) - Full of spirit and vitality; lively.

®   Synonyms: lively, energetic, vigorous, spirited, bouncing.                    

®   Antonyms: lethargic, listless, weary.

 

1328. Spurious (adj) - Not genuine; fake or false.

®   Synonyms: false, fake, fraudulent, mock, sham.                    

®   Antonyms: genuine, authentic, legitimate.

 

1329. Squalid (adj) - Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

®   Synonyms: filthy, foul, dirty, unhygienic, grubby.                    

®   Antonyms: clean, pristine, hygienic.

 

1330. Squander (v) - Waste (money, time, opportunities, etc.) in a reckless and foolish manner.

®   Synonyms: waste, fritter away, dissipate, throw away, misspend.                    

®   Antonyms: save, conserve, preserve.

 

1331. Squeamish (adj) - Easily shocked, upset, or disgusted by unpleasant things.

®   Synonyms: fastidious, prudish, priggish, delicate, nauseated.                    

®   Antonyms: bold, thick-skinned, unflappable.

 

1332. Stagnate (v) - Cease developing; become inactive, dull, or inert.

®   Synonyms: languish, lie dormant, stand still, idle, recede.                    

®   Antonyms: progress, develop, advance.

 

1333. Staid (adj) - Characterized by dignity and propriety.

®   Synonyms: sober, sedate, serious, solemn, straitlaced.                    

®   Antonyms: wild, crazy, zany, unrestrained.

 

1334. Stalk (v) - Pursue quarry or prey stealthily.

®   Synonyms: creep, prowl, sneak, trail, tramp.

 

1335. Stalwart (adj) - Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

®   Synonyms: staunch, steadfast, steadfast, loyal, dedicated.                    

®   Antonyms: unreliable, irresolute, wavering.

 

1336. Stamina (n) - The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

®   Synonyms: endurance, strength, vigor, vitality, persistence.                    

®   Antonyms: weakness, exhaustion, fatigue.

 

1337. Stanch (v) - Check or restrict (a flow).

®   Synonyms: stop, restrict, curb, staunch, stem.                    

®   Antonyms: encourage, stimulate. 

 

1338. Stanza (n) - A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem.

®   Synonyms: verse, passage, section, division.

 

1339. Staple (n) - A main or important element of something.

®   Synonyms: essential, foundation, basis, anchor, pillar.

 

1340. Stark (adj) - Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

®   Synonyms: barren, desolate, bleak, grim, glaring.                    

®   Antonyms: mild, rich, lush, bountiful.

 

1341. Static (adj) - Showing little or no change, movement, or activity.

®   Synonyms: stationary, fixed, inert, still, stagnant.                    

®   Antonyms: moving, flowing, proceeding.

 

1342. Staunch (adj) - Very loyal or committed in attitude.

®   Synonyms: loyal, faithful, trustworthy, steadfast, unwavering.                    

®   Antonyms: disloyal, wavering, irresolute.

 

1343. Steadfast (adj) - Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

®   Synonyms: resolute, determined, firm, unwavering, steady.                    

®   Antonyms: irresolute, wavering, hesitant, fickle.

 

1344. Stench (n) - A very strong, foul smell.

®   Synonyms: reek, malodor, fetor, foul odor, stink.                    

®   Antonyms: aroma, fragrance.

 

1345. Stigma (n) - A mark of disgrace or infamy associated with a particular circumstance or quality.

®   Synonyms: disgrace, shame, dishonor, slight, stain.                    

®   Antonyms: honor, credit, admiration.

 

1346. Stint (v) - Be thrifty; use sparingly.

®   Synonyms: scrimp, scrape, skimp, pinch, ration.                    

®   Antonyms: splurge, indulge.

 

1347. Stipend (n) - A fixed amount of money paid at regular intervals for services.

®   Synonyms: allowance, wage, pay, remuneration, compensation.

 

1348. Stipulate (v) - Demand or specify a requirement as part of an agreement.

®   Synonyms: specify, set down, lay down, delineate, detail.

 

1349. Stoic (adj) - Enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.

®   Synonyms: controlled, restrained, self-disciplined, uncomplaining.                    

®   Antonyms: emotional, demonstrative, weak-minded.

 

1350. Stolid (adj) - Showing little emotion; impassive.

®   Synonyms: impassive, passive, desensitized, dull, wooden.                    

®   Antonyms: animated, passionate, enthusiastic.

 

1351. Stout (adj) - Bulky in figure; heavily built.

®   Synonyms: bulky, stocky, thickset, sturdy, burly.                    

®   Antonyms: lean, lanky, scrawny.

 

1352. Stratum (n) - A level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education,

or income.

®   Synonyms: class, level, rank, tier, layer.

 

1353. Strew (v) - Spread or scatter something over an area.

®   Synonyms: spread, disperse, distribute, spray, bestrew.                    

®   Antonyms: gather, collect, pile up.

 

1354. Striated (adj) - Marked with parallel lines, grooves, ridges, or bands.

®   Synonyms: banded, lined, grooved, striped, streaked.

 

1355. Strident (adj) - Presenting a point of view loudly and forcefully.

®   Synonyms: harsh, raucous, grating, jarring, noisy.                    

®   Antonyms: soft, quiet, muted.

 

1356. Stringent (adj) - (Of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

®   Synonyms: strict, rigorous, harsh, stiff, firm.                    

®   Antonyms: lax, lenient, relaxed.

 

1357. Strive (v) - Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

®   Synonyms: endeavor, work, try hard, struggle, toil.                    

®   Antonyms: idle, rest, give up.

 

1358. Stroll (v) - Walk at a leisurely pace.

®   Synonyms: amble, saunter, meander, mosey, wander.                    

®   Antonyms: race, sprint, bolt.

 

1359. Strut (v) - Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.

®   Synonyms: swagger, prance, parade, stalk, pace.

 

1360. Stubborn (adj) - Difficult to move, change, or get rid of; obstinately unmoving.

®   Synonyms: obstinate, dogged, muleish, stiff-necked, uncompromising.                    

®   Antonyms: flexible, acquiescent, compliant.

 

1361. Stymie (v) - Prevent (someone) from making progress or achieving their aim.

®   Synonyms: thwart, impede, obstruct, hinder, hamper.                    

®   Antonyms: help, assist, promote.

 

1362. Suave (adj) - Smoothly sophisticated.

®   Synonyms: charming, polished, refined, elegant, sophisticated.                    

®   Antonyms: gauche, awkward, clumsy.

 

1363. Subjugate (v) - Bring under domination or control.

®   Synonyms: conquer, defeat, overpower, dominate, vanquish.                    

®   Antonyms: liberate, free, emancipate.

 

1364. Sublime (adj) - Of very high quality or grandeur.

®   Synonyms: exalted, noble, grand, lofty, majestic.                    

®   Antonyms: inferior, lowly, ugly, nasty.

 

1365. Subservient (adj) - Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.

®   Synonyms: servile, obsequious, sycophantic, fawning, ingratiating.                    

®   Antonyms: insubordinate, disobedient.

 

1366. Subside (v) - Become less intense, violent, or severe.

®   Synonyms: abate, recede, moderate, lessen, dwindle.                    

®   Antonyms: intensify, worsen, escalate.

 

1367. Substantiate (v) - Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of (something).

®   Synonyms: prove, confirm, verify, validate, justify.                    

®   Antonyms: disprove, refute, contradict.

 

1368. Subterfuge (n) - A trick, stratagem, or ploy used to deceive, mislead, or conceal.

®   Synonyms: ruse, ploy, trick, dodge, sham.                    

®   Antonyms: truth, honesty.

 

1369. Subtle (adj) - Difficult to understand or detect; barely noticeable.

®   Synonyms: faint, unobtrusive, delicate, tenuous, elusive.                    

®   Antonyms: obvious, overt, blatant.

 

1370. Subvert (v) - Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

®   Synonyms: sabotage, undermine, overthrow, rebel against.                    

®   Antonyms: bolster, reinforce, strengthen.

 

1371. Succor (v) - Help or relief in time of distress or difficulty.

®   Synonyms: aid, assist, relief, comfort, solace.                    

®   Antonyms: ignore, abandon.

 

1372. Succinct (adj) - Expressed briefly and clearly.

®   Synonyms: terse, concise, pithy, compact, laconic.                    

®   Antonyms: verbose, wordy, long-winded.

 

1373. Succumb (v) - Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

®   Synonyms: yield, submit, surrender, give in, relent.

®   Antonyms: resist, fight.

 

1374. Suffrage (n) - The right to vote in political elections.

®   Synonyms: vote, franchise, ballot, voice.

 

1375. Suffuse (v) - Spread through or over (something) so as to cover it completely.

®   Synonyms: pervade, permeate, imbue, infuse, percolate.

®   Antonyms: drain, withdraw.

 

1376. Sulfurous (adj) - Of, relating to, or containing sulfur.

®   Synonyms: acrid, unpleasant, foul-smelling, stinking.

 

1377. Sully (v) - Damage the purity or integrity of something.

®   Synonyms: taint, tarnish, stain, besmirch, mar.

®   Antonyms: purify, cleanse.

 

1378. Sumptuous (adj) - Sumptuous luxurious, rich, opulent, lavish, splendid.

®   Synonyms: luxurious, opulent, lavish, rich, splendid,

®   Antonyms: austere, stark, barren.

 

1379. Sunder (v) - Break apart or in two, using violence or force.

®   Synonyms: separate, split, divide, rupture, sever.

®   Antonyms: unite, join, fuse.

 

1380. Suntan (n) - A brownish discoloration of the skin produced by exposure to sunlight.

®   Synonyms: tan, bronze, brown skin, sunburn.

 

1381. Surcharge (n) - An extra charge, cost, tax, etc., added to the usual price or rate.

®   Synonyms: markup, premium, markup, overcharge, excess.

®   Antonyms: discount, deduction.

 

1382. Surfeit (n) - An excessive amount of something.

®   Synonyms: excess, glut, overabundance, overdose, satiation.

®   Antonyms: deficiency, lack, scarcity.

 

1383. Surly (adj) - Rude and bad-tempered.

®   Synonyms: grumpy, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, crusty, ill-tempered.

®   Antonyms: cheery, affable, genial.

 

1384. Surmise (v) - Suppose that something is true without having evidence.

®   Synonyms: speculate, presume, infer, deduce, conjecture.

®   Antonyms: prove, confirm.

 

1385. Surreal (adj) - Having a bizarre dreamlike quality.

®   Synonyms: bizarre, unreal, fantastical, phantasmagorical, hallucinatory.

®   Antonyms: ordinary, mundane.

 

1386. Surrogate (n) - A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.

®   Synonyms: deputy, delegate, stand-in, understudy, proxy.

 

1387. Susceptible (adj) - Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

®   Synonyms: vulnerable, prone to, liable to, easily affected by, receptive to.

®   Antonyms: resistant, immune. 

 

1388. Suspense (n) - A state of nervous anticipation or uncertainty as to the outcome of something.

®   Synonyms: anticipation, apprehension, tension, anxiety, uncertainty.

®   Antonyms: certainty, composure.

 

1389. Sustain (v) - Provide with necessities for life or existence.

®   Synonyms: nourish, nurture, maintain, preserve, prolong.

®   Antonyms: undermine, disrupt, destroy.

 

1390. Sustenance (n) - Food and drink needed for growth, health, and good condition.

®   Synonyms: nourishment, nutrition, subsistence, fare, provisions.

 

1391. Swath (n) - A broad strip or area of something.

®   Synonyms: band, belt, strip, stripe, tract.

 

1392. Sway (v) - Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically from side to side.

®   Synonyms: swing, rock, oscillate, undulate, fluctuate.

®   Antonyms: steady, stabilize.

 

1393. Sycophant (n) - A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.

®   Synonyms: toady, flatterer, lackey, bootlicker, groveler.

®   Antonyms: critic, cynic.

 

1394. Symbiotic (adj) - Denoting a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

®   Synonyms: interdependent, cooperative, mutualistic.

®   Antonyms: parasitic.

 

1395. Symmetry (n) - Exact correspondence of form and constituent configuration on opposite sides of a

dividing line or plane or about a center or axis.

®   Synonyms: balance, proportion, harmony, congruity.

®   Antonyms: asymmetry, imbalance.

 

1396. Synthetic (adj) - Manufactured artificially.

®   Synonyms: manmade, manufactured, fabricated, artificial, processed.

®   Antonyms: natural, organic.

 

1397. Tacit (adj) - Understood or implied without being directly stated.

®   Synonyms: implicit, unexpressed, inferred, implicit, unspoken.

®   Antonyms: explicit, expressed, stated.

 

1398. Taciturn (adj) - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

®   Synonyms: untalkative, reticent, undemonstrative, close-mouthed.

®   Antonyms: talkative, verbose, voluble.

 

1399. Tangential (adj) - Not relevant; peripherally related to a subject.

®   Synonyms: irrelevant, peripheral, digressive, extraneous, divergent.

®   Antonyms: relevant, pertinent.

 

1400. Tangible (adj) - Able to be touched; having actual physical existence.

®   Synonyms: tactile, palpable, substantial, material, concrete.

®   Antonyms: intangible, ethereal.

 

1401. Tantalize (v) - Torment or tease by keeping something desirable just out of reach.

®   Synonyms: tease, torment, torture, frustrate, bait.

®   Antonyms: satisfy, indulge.

 

1402. Tantamount (adj) - Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

®   Synonyms: equivalent, akin, parallel, analogous, comparable.

®   Antonyms: different, incongruent. 

 

1403. Taper (v) - Diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end.

®   Synonyms: diminish, narrow, contract, shrink, decrease.

®   Antonyms: expand, widen, enlarge.

 

1404. Tardy (adj) - Delayed or sluggish in movement or action.

®   Synonyms: late, unpunctual, overdue, delayed, belated.

®   Antonyms: prompt, punctual, timely.

 

1405. Tarnish (v) - Lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure.

®   Synonyms: stain, sully, mar, soil, blacken.

®   Antonyms: shine, brighten, buff.

 

1406. Taut (adj) - Stretched tight; not slack or loose.

®   Synonyms: tight, tense, stiff, rigid, stretched.

®   Antonyms: slack, loose, limp.

 

1407. Tawdry (adj) - Showy but cheap and of poor quality.

®   Synonyms: gaudy, garish, flashy, flamboyant, loud.

®   Antonyms: elegant, refined, subtle.

 

1408. Tedious (adj) - Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

®   Synonyms: tiresome, boring, monotonous, laborious, humdrum.

®   Antonyms: interesting, riveting, fascinating.

 

1409. Teem (v) - Be full of or swarming with.

®   Synonyms: swarm, abound, throng, pullulate, bristle.

®   Antonyms: lack, need, want.

 

1410. Temper (v) - Moderate by adding a counteracting influence.

®   Synonyms: moderate, qualify, tone down, soften, mitigate.

®   Antonyms: exacerbate, intensify.

 

1411. Temporal (adj) - Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs.

®   Synonyms: secular, earthly, profane, nonspiritual, fleeting.

®   Antonyms: eternal, spiritual, sacred.

 

1412. Temperate (adj) - Moderate, restrained, or self-controlled.

®   Synonyms: moderate, restrained, self-controlled, regulated.

®   Antonyms: excessive, immoderate, intemperate.

 

1413. Tenable (adj) - Able to be defended or supported with logic or evidence; reasonable.

®   Synonyms: justifiable, reasonable, rational, logical, arguable.

®   Antonyms: indefensible, unsound, illogical.

 

1414. Tendentious (adj) - Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view.

®   Synonyms: biased, partisan, partial, prejudiced.

®   Antonyms: impartial, objective, neutral.

 

1415. Tenebrous (adj) - Dark, gloomy, or obscure.

®   Synonyms: dark, gloomy, murky, dim, shadowy.

®   Antonyms: bright, brilliant, luminous.

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1416. Tenet (n) - A principle, doctrine, or belief held to be true by an individual or group.

®   Synonyms: principle, doctrine, credo, precept, dogma.

 

1417. Tenuous (adj) - Very weak or slight; insubstantial.

®   Synonyms: flimsy, slim, fragile, delicate, slight.

®   Antonyms: strong, substantial, solid.

 

1418. Tepid (adj) - Moderately warm; lukewarm.

®   Synonyms: lukewarm, unenthusiastic, halfhearted, indifferent, apathetic.

®   Antonyms: passionate, enthusiastic, ardent.

 

1419. Tepid (adj) - Only slightly warm; lacking enthusiasm or conviction.

®   Synonyms: lukewarm, indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic, halfhearted.

®   Antonyms: zealous, enthusiastic, passionate.

 

1420. Terrestrial (adj) - Relating to or existing on the earth.

®   Synonyms: earthly, mundane, sublunary, planetary, tellurian.

®   Antonyms: extraterrestrial, celestial. 

 

1421. Terrrible (adj) - Extremely serious or severe.

®   Synonyms: dreadful, frightful, horrific, horrendous, awful.

®   Antonyms: wonderful, lovely, delightful.

 

1422. Tether (v) - Restrain or confine with or as if with a tether.

®   Synonyms: confine, restrain, restrict, limit, leash.

®   Antonyms: release, free.

 

1423. Tirade (n) - A long, angry speech.

®   Synonyms: harangue, diatribe, rant, fulmination, broadside.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment.

 

1424. Titillate (v) - Excite pleasantly; make someone have an excited feeling.

®   Synonyms: stimulate, arouse, thrill, exhilarate, tickle.

®   Antonyms: bore, fatigue.

 

1425. Titter (v) - Laugh in a nervous or affected way.

®   Synonyms: giggle, snicker, chuckle, chortle, cackle.

®   Antonyms: guffaw, howl, bellow.

 

1426. Toady (n) - A person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons.

®   Synonyms: sycophant, flatterer, doormat, bootlicker, groveler.

®   Antonyms: critic, cynic.

 

1427. Tome (n) - A large, heavy book.

®   Synonyms: volume, book, opus, work, treatise.

 

1428. Topple (v) - Overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall.

®   Synonyms: overturn, upend, overthrow, tip, tumble.

®   Antonyms: stabilize, balance.

 

1429. Torment (v) - Subject to severe mental or physical suffering.

®   Synonyms: afflict, torture, plague, agonize, excruciate.

®   Antonyms: comfort, console, soothe.

 

1430. Torpid (adj) - Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.

®   Synonyms: lethargic, sluggish, comatose, dormant, listless.

®   Antonyms: active, lively, energetic.

 

1431. Torrid (adj) - Passionately emotional or enthusiastic.

®   Synonyms: passionate, ardent, fervent, hot-blooded, fiery.

®   Antonyms: dispassionate, cold, indifferent.

 

1432. Tortuous (adj) - Full of twists and turns; excessively complicated.

®   Synonyms: winding, twisty, bendy, serpentine, labyrinthine.

®   Antonyms: straight, direct, clear.

 

1433. Tractable (adj) - Easy to control or influence.

®   Synonyms: manageable, compliant, obedient, acquiescent, docile.

®   Antonyms: obstinate, defiant, unruly.

 

1434. Transgress (v) - Go beyond a limit or boundary.

®   Synonyms: infract, trespass, violate, breach, infringe.

®   Antonyms: obey, comply with, adhere to.

 

1435. Transient (adj) - Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

®   Synonyms: fleeting, transitory, ephemeral, short-lived, temporary.

®   Antonyms: permanent, enduring.

 

1436. Transition (n) - The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

®   Synonyms: changeover, transformation, adaptation, conversion, metamorphosis.

 

1437. Transmute (v) - Transform or convert into something different.

®   Synonyms: transform, convert, metamorphose, transfigure, translate.

 

1438. Transparent (adj) - Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

®   Synonyms: sheer, diaphanous, gossamer, translucent, limpid.

®   Antonyms: opaque, murky.

 

1439. Trenchant (adj) - Vigorously effective, and articulate.

®   Synonyms: biting, keen, acute, incisive, perceptive.

®   Antonyms: obtuse, dull, ineffective.

 

1440. Trepidation (n) - A feeling of fear or alarm about something that may happen.

®   Synonyms: dread, apprehension, anxiety, nervousness, perturbation.

®   Antonyms: courage, confidence.

 

1441. Tribulation (n) - A cause of great trouble or suffering.

®   Synonyms: trial, affliction, torment, adversity, ordeal.

®   Antonyms: blessing, pleasure.

 

1442. Trickle (v) - Flow slowly in drops or a thin stream.

®   Synonyms: drip, dribble, leak, seep, ooze.

®   Antonyms: gush, pour, stream.

 

1443. Trifle (n) - A thing of little value or importance.

®   Synonyms: bauble, trinket, kickshaw, gewgaw, bagatelle.

®   Antonyms: treasure, prize.

 

1444. Trifling (adj) - Of little value, significance, or importance.

®   Synonyms: trivial, petty, paltry, minor, negligible.

®   Antonyms: significant, important, substantial.

 

1445. Trigger (v) - Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

®   Synonyms: generate, occasion, cause, create, begin.

 

1446. Trinket (n) - A small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.

®   Synonyms: bijou, bauble, knickknack, curio, gimcrack.

 

1447. Trite (adj) - Overused and unoriginal.

®   Synonyms: hackneyed, commonplace, banal, worn-out, stale.

®   Antonyms: original, fresh, novel.

 

1448. Trivial (adj) - Of little value, importance, or significance.

®   Synonyms: unimportant, insignificant, petty, negligible, slight.

®   Antonyms: important, substantial, relevant.

 

1449. Troglodyte (n) - A person regarded as primitive, backwards, or reactionary.

®   Synonyms: caveman, Neanderthal, luddite, dinosaur, fossil.

®   Antonyms: progressive, intellectual.

 

1450. Trough (n) - A long, narrow container for liquid or food, typically for animals to drink or feed from.

®   Synonyms: basin, ditch, channel, furrow, trench.

 

1451. Truculence (n) - Aggressive or uncooperative hostility.

®   Synonyms: belligerence, antagonism, combativeness, ferocity, surliness.

®   Antonyms: agreeableness, cooperativeness.

 

1452. Trudge (v) - Walk doggedly and wearily.

®   Synonyms: plod, slog, traipse, slog, drudge.

®   Antonyms: skip, sprint, stride.

 

1453. Truncate (v) - Make shorter by cutting off or removing the top or end of something.

®   Synonyms: cut short, curtail, abbreviate, abridge, shorten.

®   Antonyms: lengthen, elongate, extend.

 

1454. Tumult (n) - A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

®   Synonyms: uproar, clamor, din, commotion, turmoil.

®   Antonyms: peace, quiet, calm.

 

1455. Turbid (adj) - (Of a liquid) clouded, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

®   Synonyms: muddy, murky, cloudy, roiled, opaque.

®   Antonyms: clear, transparent, limpid.

 

1456. Turgid (adj) - Swollen, distended, or congested from excessive fluid.

®   Synonyms: swollen, bloated, puffy, enlarged, inflated.

®   Antonyms: shriveled, concise, deflated.

 

1457. Turmoil (n) - A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

®   Synonyms: commotion, upheaval, turbulence, disarray, tumult.

®   Antonyms: order, calm, peace.

 

1458. Tutelage (n) - Guardianship or training for a minor; instruction, guidance.

®   Synonyms: training, teaching, coaching, education, mentoring.

 

1459. Twine (v) - Twist or wind together.

®   Synonyms: entwine, interlace, intertwine, weave, coil.

®   Antonyms: unwind, untwist.

 

1460. Tyro (n) - A beginner or novice.

®   Synonyms: novice, newcomer, neophyte, fledgling, amateur.

®   Antonyms: expert, veteran, professional.

 

1461. Ubiquitous (adj) - Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

®   Synonyms: omnipresent, universal, pervasive, widespread, everywhere.

®   Antonyms: rare, scarce, localized, unique.

 

1462. Umbrage (n) - Offense or annoyance.

®   Synonyms: insult, affront, slight, indignation, pique.

®   Antonyms: praise, respect, commendation.

 

1463. Unctuous (adj) - Excessively flattering or ingratiating in speech or manner.

®   Synonyms: oily, slick, soapy, greasy, fulsome.

®   Antonyms: candid, forthright, blunt.

 

1464. Undermine (v) - Erode or subvert indirectly.

®   Synonyms: subvert, sabotage, weaken, compromise, threaten.

®   Antonyms: bolster, support, strengthen.

 

1465. Underpin (v) - Provide fundamental support or justification for.

®   Synonyms: support, reinforce, buttress, bear out.

®   Antonyms: contradict, deny, refute.

 

1466. Underscore (v) - Give extra emphasis to.

®   Synonyms: emphasize, underline, accentuate, highlight, stress.

®   Antonyms: downplay, de-emphasize.

 

1467. Undulate (v) - Move with a smooth wavelike motion.

®   Synonyms: wave, fluctuate, ripple, oscillate, waver.

®   Antonyms: steady, stabilize.

 

1468. Unearth (v) - Discover and bring to light.

®   Synonyms: uncover, expose, find, dig up, turn up.

®   Antonyms: bury, hide, conceal.

 

1469. Unequivocal (adj) - Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

®   Synonyms: unambiguous, categorical, absolute, unmistakable, explicit.

®   Antonyms: ambiguous, vague, unclear.

 

1470. Unfathomable (adj) - Incapable of being completely explored or understood.

®   Synonyms: incomprehensible, impenetrable, inexplicable, unknowable, enigmatic.

®   Antonyms: fathomable, comprehensible.

 

1471. Unfeigned (adj) - Genuine and sincere.

®   Synonyms: genuine, true, heartfelt, earnest, sincere.

®   Antonyms: fake, feigned, dishonest.

 

1472. Ungainly (adj) - (Of a person or movement) clumsy and unattractive in appearance or manner.

®   Synonyms: clumsy, awkward, unwieldy, uncoordinated, lumbering.

®   Antonyms: graceful, elegant.

 

1473. Unison (n) - Simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech.

®   Synonyms: concord, accord, harmony, synchrony, unity.

®   Antonyms: discord, conflict.

 

1474. Universal (adj) - Relating to or affecting the whole of something specified.

®   Synonyms: all-inclusive, pandemic, omnipresent, ubiquitous, comprehensive.

®   Antonyms: limited, specialized, unique.

 

1475. Unkempt (adj) - Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

®   Synonyms: disheveled, ungroomed, scruffy, messy, sloppy.

®   Antonyms: neat, tidy, well-groomed.

 

1476. Unmitigated (adj) - Not moderated or alleviated; unrelieved or immoderate.

®   Synonyms: unqualified, outright, utter, sheer, stark.

®   Antonyms: qualified, moderated, alleviated.

 

1477. Unprecedented (adj) - Never done or known before; unparalleled.

®   Synonyms: unparalleled, new, novel, innovative, original.

®   Antonyms: precedented, commonplace.

 

1478. Unpretentious (adj) - Free from ostentation or pretension; modest.

®   Synonyms: modest, plain, simple, humble, down-to-earth.

®   Antonyms: pretentious, ostentatious, showy.

 

1479. Unravel (v) - Investigate and solve or explain something complicated or puzzling.

®   Synonyms: decipher, decode, solve, resolve, clarify.

®   Antonyms: complicate, entangle, obfuscate.

 

1480. Unruly (adj) - Difficult to control or manage because of disobedience or noncompliance.

®   Synonyms: disorderly, obstreperous, disruptive, refractory, defiant.

®   Antonyms: obedient, compliant, acquiescent.

 

1481. Unsavory (adj) - Distasteful or objectionable.

®   Synonyms: unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, distasteful, offensive.

®   Antonyms: pleasant, tasteful, admirable.

 

1482. Unscathed (adj) - Unharmed; uninjured.

®   Synonyms: unharmed, unhurt, intact, safe, undamaged.

®   Antonyms: harmed, damaged, injured.

 

1483. Unseat (v) - Remove from a position of power or authority.

®   Synonyms: remove, depose, oust, displace, supplant.

®   Antonyms: install, seat.

 

1484. Unsettled (adj) - Not fixed, steady, or constant; subject to change.

®   Synonyms: disturbed, changeable, turbulent, variable, mercurial.

®   Antonyms: settled, stable, steady.

 

1485. Unwieldy (adj) - Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

®   Synonyms: cumbersome, bulky, ponderous, hefty, lumbering.

®   Antonyms: maneuverable, wieldy.

 

1486. Upbraid (v) - Find fault with and scold severely.

®   Synonyms: reprimand, reproach, scold, rebuke, castigate.

®   Antonyms: praise, compliment.

 

1487. Uphold (v) - Support against opposition or criticism; maintain in force or argument.

®   Synonyms: support, defend, advocate, back, champion.

®   Antonyms: oppose, overturn, revoke.

1488. Urbane (adj) - Suave, refined, and sophisticated.

®   Synonyms: polished, cultured, suave, genteel, cosmopolitan.

®   Antonyms: unrefined, uncouth, provincial.

 

1489. Usurp (v) - Take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

®   Synonyms: seize, annex, arrogate, commandeer, expropriate.

®   Antonyms: relinquish, cede.

 

1490. Utilitarian (adj) - Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

®   Synonyms: functional, useful, pragmatic, practical, serviceable.

®   Antonyms: impractical, aesthetic.

 

1491. Utopia (n) - An imagined place or state of things considered to be perfect or ideal.

®   Synonyms: paradise, heaven, Eden, bliss, arcadia.

®   Antonyms: dystopia, hell.

 

1492. Vacillate (v) - Alternate or waver between different options, opinions, or actions.

®   Synonyms: waver, oscillate, fluctuate, dither, teeter.

®   Antonyms: decide, determine.

 

1493. Vagary (n) - An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior.

®   Synonyms: quirk, whimsy, eccentricity, oddity, caprice.

 

1494. Vague (adj) - Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

®   Synonyms: ambiguous, unclear, noncommittal, indistinct, inexplicit.

®   Antonyms: clear, definite, explicit.

 

1495. Vapid (adj) - Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; dull and unimaginative.

®   Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, tiresome, monotonous.

®   Antonyms: interesting, thoughtful, imaginative.

 

1496. Variegated (adj) - Marked by variety or diversity.

®   Synonyms: diverse, assorted, mixed, motley, heterogeneous.

®   Antonyms: uniform, homogenous.

 

1497. Vehement (adj) - Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

®   Synonyms: intense, fierce, violent, impassioned, fiery.

®   Antonyms: mild, indifferent, apathetic.

 

1498. Velvety (adj) - Smooth and soft like velvet.

®   Synonyms: silky, silken, satiny, lush, luxurious.

®   Antonyms: coarse, rough, uneven.

 

1499. Venerable (adj) - Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age or achievement.

®   Synonyms: respected, esteemed, revered, distinguished, renowned.

®   Antonyms: obscure, unknown.

 

1500. Venial (adj) - Minor and pardonable.

®   Synonyms: pardonable, excusable, trivial, negligible.

®   Antonyms: serious, unforgivable.

 

1501. Venom (n) - Spiteful and malignant feelings, attitudes, or intentions.

®   Synonyms: malice, spite, malevolence, ill will, vindictiveness.

®   Antonyms: goodwill, benevolence.

 

1502. Venturesome (adj) - Inclined to take risks; adventurous.

®   Synonyms: daring, bold, audacious, intrepid, dashing.

®   Antonyms: cautious, timid, conservative.

 

1503. Veracity (n) - Conformity to truth; accuracy.

®   Synonyms: truth, truthfulness, verity, candor, honesty.

®   Antonyms: dishonesty, falsehood.

 

1504. Veracious (adj) - Truthful or accurate.

®   Synonyms: truthful, honest, factual, accurate, precise.

®   Antonyms: dishonest, inaccurate, false.

 

1505. Verdant (adj) - Green with grass or other vegetation; lush.

®   Synonyms: green, grassy, leafy, lush, luxuriant.

®   Antonyms: barren, arid.

 

1506. Verbose (adj) - Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

®   Synonyms: wordy, long-winded, loquacious, prolix, expansive.

®   Antonyms: concise, succinct, terse.

 

1507. Vernacular (n) - The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.

®   Synonyms: dialect, language, idiom, parlance, jargon.

 

1508. Versatile (adj) - Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

®   Synonyms: adaptable, flexible, variable, multi-purpose, dynamic.

®   Antonyms: limited, restricted, static.

 

1509. Vertigo (n) - A sensation of whirling and loss of balance.

®   Synonyms: dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, wooziness.

 

1510. Vestige (n) - A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

®   Synonyms: trace, remnant, relic, remainder, residue.

 

1511. Viable (adj) - Capable of working successfully; feasible.

®   Synonyms: workable, practicable, feasible, realistic, achievable.

®   Antonyms: unworkable, impracticable, impossible.

 

1512. Vicarious (adj) - Experienced imaginatively through another person or in an imaginary way.

®   Synonyms: indirect, secondhand, substitutive, empathetic.

 

1513. Vicious (adj) - Deliberately cruel or violent.

®   Synonyms: brutal, ferocious, barbarous, sadistic, malicious.

®   Antonyms: kind, compassionate, benevolent.

 

1514. Victorious (adj) - Having achieved victory; triumphant.

®   Synonyms: triumphant, winning, successful, undefeated, supreme.

®   Antonyms: losing, defeated, failed.

 

1515. Vigilant (adj) - Keeping careful watch for possible threats or difficulties.

®   Synonyms: watchful, guarded, alert, heedful, wary.

®   Antonyms: negligent, oblivious, careless.

 

1516. Vigor (n) - Active strength or force.

®   Synonyms: energy, vitality, vivacity, dynamism, zest.

®   Antonyms: lethargy, weakness, fatigue.

 

1517. Vilify (v) - Speak or write about someone or something in an severely critical way.

®   Synonyms: disparage, denigrate, defame, traduce, deprecate.

®   Antonyms: praise, acclaim, compliment.

 

1518. Vindicate (v) - Clear from accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with justification or proof.

®   Synonyms: exonerate, absolve, acquit, justify, clear.

®   Antonyms: condemn, convict, incriminate.

 

1519. Vindictive (adj) - Seeking revenge; spiteful.

®   Synonyms: vengeful, resentful, spiteful, malevolent, malicious.

®   Antonyms: forgiving, benevolent, magnanimous.

 

1520. Virago (n) - An aggressive or bad-tempered woman.

®   Synonyms: shrew, termagant, harpy, spitfire, dragon.

®   Antonyms: sweetheart, angel.

 

1521. Virtuoso (n) - A person who is brilliantly skilled at something.

®   Synonyms: master, genius, maestro, adept, wizard.

®   Antonyms: amateur, novice, tyro.

 

1522. Virulent (adj) - Dangerously poisonous or infectious.

®   Synonyms: toxic, noxious, harmful, venomous, malignant.

®   Antonyms: harmless, benign, mild.

 

1523. Visceral (adj) - Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect.

®   Synonyms: instinctive, gut, intuitive, innermost, deep-seated.

®   Antonyms: intellectual, reasoned.

 

1524. Viscous (adj) - Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

®   Synonyms: sticky, tacky, gluey, gelatinous, viscid.

®   Antonyms: runny, thin, watery.

 

1525. Vitality (n) - Exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.

®   Synonyms: energy, vigor, dynamism, animation, vibrancy.

®   Antonyms: lifelessness, listlessness, fatigue.

 

1526. Vitriolic (adj) - Filled with bitter criticism or malice.

®   Synonyms: venomous, caustic, scathing, nasty, acrimonious.

®   Antonyms: mild, friendly, placid.

 

1527. Vivacious (adj) - Attractively lively and animated.

®   Synonyms: lively, animated, spirited, energetic, sprightly.

®   Antonyms: dull, lethargic, lifeless.

 

1528. Vivify (v) - Give life or renewed vigor to something.

®   Synonyms: enliven, invigorate, animate, vitalize, energize.

®   Antonyms: deaden, depress, devitalize.

 

1529. Vocabulary (n) - All the words known and used by a particular person.

®   Synonyms: lexicon, terminology, wordbook, glossary, idiom.

 

1530. Vocation (n) - A particular occupation, profession, trade, or calling.

®   Synonyms: occupation, employment, pursuit, métier, career.

 

1531. Volant (adj) - Able to fly or move rapidly.

®   Synonyms: flying, airborne, avian, winged, aeronautical.

®   Antonyms: earthbound, grounded.

 

1532. Volatile (adj) - Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

®   Synonyms: explosive, stormy, explosive, unpredictable, mercurial.

®   Antonyms: steady, stable, predictable.

 

1533. Volubility (n) - The quality of talking fluently, passionately, or incessantly.

®   Synonyms: fluency, eloquence, articulateness, loquaciousness, verbosity.

®   Antonyms: taciturnity, reticence.

 

1534. Voracious (adj) - Wanting or consuming great quantities of food.

®   Synonyms: ravenous, rapacious, wolfish, gluttonous, edacious.

®   Antonyms: abstemious, abstaining.

 

1535. Vortex (n) - A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool.

®   Synonyms: whirlpool, whirlwind, maelstrom, swirl, gyre.

 

1536. Waffle (v) - Talk or write vaguely and evasively.

®   Synonyms: equivocate, vacillate, hedge, make excuses, tergiversate.

®   Antonyms: commit, determine.

 

1537. Waggish (adj) - Humorous or playfully mischievous.

®   Synonyms: mischievous, playful, puckish, roguish, impish.

®   Antonyms: serious, solemn, grave.

 

1538. Waive (v) - Refrain from claiming or insisting on something; relinquish.

®   Synonyms: forgo, relinquish, forego, cede, dispense with.

®   Antonyms: assert, uphold, enforce.

 

1539. Wallow (v) - Allow oneself to remain in a wretched or pitiful state or situation.

®   Synonyms: luxuriate, roll about, languish, soak, steep.

 

1540. Wane (v) - Gradually diminish or decline.

®   Synonyms: decline, recede, diminish, fall off, deteriorate.

®   Antonyms: wax, ascend, increase.

 

1541. Warped (adj) - Deviating from the normal shape, form, or condition.

®   Synonyms: crooked, twisted, distorted, bent, misshapen.

®   Antonyms: straight, even, symmetrical.

 

1542. Wary (adj) - Cautious or watchful, especially in order to avoid harm or danger.

®   Synonyms: cautious, careful, watchful, chary, leery.

®   Antonyms: reckless, heedless, incautious.

 

1543. Wastrel (n) - One who wastes money and resources; an idler or loafer.

®   Synonyms: profligate, playboy, spendthrift, loafer, slacker.

®   Antonyms: penny pincher, economizer.

 

1544. Wax (v) - Increase gradually in number, size or intensity.

®   Synonyms: grow, rise, mount, escalate, surge.

®   Antonyms: wane, diminish, decrease.

 

1545. Wheedle (v) - Coax someone to do something by flattery or promises.

®   Synonyms: coax, cajole, persuade, inveigle, entice.

®   Antonyms: deter, discourage.

 

1546. Whimsical (adj) - Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

®   Synonyms: fanciful, playful, funny, witty, zany.

®   Antonyms: serious, pragmatic, grave.

 

1547. Wily (adj) - Cunning and crafty, especially in deception.

®   Synonyms: crafty, cunning, scheming, slick, sly.

®   Antonyms: artless, guileless, naive.

 

1548. Winnow (v) - Separate useful people or things from unwanted material.

®   Synonyms: separate, filter, sift, refine, weed out.

®   Antonyms: gather, collect, amass.

 

1549. Wistful (adj) - Having or showing a longing or sad longing for something unattainable.

®   Synonyms: longing, yearning, pining, nostalgic, plaintive.

®   Antonyms: contented, fulfilled, satisfied. 

 

1550. Withdrawn (adj) - Not friendly or forthcoming; reserved and distant.

®   Synonyms: introverted, reserved, reticent, aloof, unsociable.

®   Antonyms: sociable, extroverted, outgoing.

 

1551. Wither (v) - (Of a plant) become dry and shriveled.

®   Synonyms: shrivel, fade, wilt, dessicate, shrivel.

®   Antonyms: blossom, flourish, thrive.

 

1552. Witless (adj) - Lacking intelligence or common sense.

®   Synonyms: mindless, brainless, empty-headed, vacuous, dull-witted.

®   Antonyms: intelligent, brilliant, smart.

 

1553. Wizened (adj) - Shriveled or wrinkled with age.

®   Synonyms: shriveled, wrinkled, withered, dried up, pinched.

®   Antonyms: smooth, young, supple.

 

1554. Woeful (adj) - Deeply afflicted, sorrowful, or distressed.

®   Synonyms: sorrowful, miserable, unhappy, wretched, dejected.

®   Antonyms: delighted, joyful, cheerful.

 

1555. Wrangle (v) - Argue or dispute about something.

®   Synonyms: argue, quarrel, squabble, feud, spat.

®   Antonyms: agree, concur, acquiesce.

 

1556. Wrath (n) - Great anger, especially when prolonged or likely to be expressed in punitive action.

®   Synonyms: outrage, fury, indignation, anger, rage.

®   Antonyms: calmness, mercy, forgiveness.

 

1557. Wrench (v) - Pull or twist (something) abruptly or violently.

®   Synonyms: twist, tug, jerk, wrest, force.

®   Antonyms: ease, coax gently.  

 

1558. Wrest (v) - Obtain something by effort or with difficulty.

®   Synonyms: take, seize, grab, wrench, force.

®   Antonyms: yield, concede, give up.

 

1559. Writhe (v) - Twist and turn with movements of body and limbs, typically in pain or distress.

®   Synonyms: contort, thrash about, convulse, agonize, squirm.

®   Antonyms: lie still, relax.

 

1560. Wry (adj) - Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

®   Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical, sarcastic, droll.

®   Antonyms: sincere, grave, solemn.

 

1561. Zeal (n) - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

®   Synonyms: passion, fervor, verve, gusto, vigor.

®   Antonyms: indifference, apathy, lethargy.

 

1562. Zealot (n) - A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of religious, political, or other

ideals.

®   Synonyms: extremist, radical, diehard, fanatic, dogmatist.

®   Antonyms: moderate, compromiser.

 

1563. Zenith (n) - The highest point; culmination or climax.

®   Synonyms: apex, peak, pinnacle, height, acme.

®   Antonyms: nadir, bottom, low point.

 

1564. Zephyr (n) - A soft gentle breeze.

®   Synonyms: breeze, draft, gust, waft, airflow.

®   Antonyms: gale, storm, cyclone.

 

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