,Synonyms And Antonyms List

Words Synonyms – Same Meaning Antonyms – Opposites

Abate Moderate, decrease, subside, lessen, diminish Aggravate, intensify, escalate

Adhere Comply, observe Condemn, disjoin

Abbreviate Compress, shorten, condense Lengthen, increase

Abolish Abrogate, annul Setup, establish

Acumen Awareness, brilliance Stupidity, ignorance

Abominable Offensive, obnoxious, repulsive Reputable, pleasing

Abash Disconcert, rattle, humiliate, embarrass Uphold, Discompose, soothe,

comfort

Absolve Pardon, forgive, exonerate, acquit Compel, Accuse, blame

Acerbic Acidic, sour, bitter Sweet, bland

Abjure Forsake, renounce Approve, Sanction

Abject Despicable, servile Commendable, Praiseworthy

Abound Flourish, proliferate Deficient, Destitute

Ambiguous Vague, unclear, obscure Certain, Definite

Abortive Vain, unproductive Productive

Acrimony Harshness, bitterness Courtesy, Benevolence

Antagonist Foe, opponent, adversary Friend, ally

Accord Agreement, harmony Discord

Adjunct Joined, Added Separated, Subtracted

Adversity Misfortune, calamity Prosperity, Fortune

Adherent Follower, disciple Rival, Adversary

Adamant Stubborn, inflexible Flexible, Soft

Admonish Counsel, reprove Approve, Applaud

Allay Pacify, soothe Aggravate, Excite

Alien Foreigner, outsider Native, Resident

Ascend Climb Escalate Descend, Decline

Alleviate Abate, relieve Aggravate, Enhance

Allure Entice, fascinate Repulse, Repel

Arraign Incriminate, indict Exculpate, Pardon

Acknowledge Accept, agree, endorse Deny, contradict

Amplify Augment, deepen Lessen, Contract

Abet Encourage, Incite, Instigate Prevent, Halt

Axiom Adage, truism Absurdity, Blunder

Audacity Boldness, Courage Mildness, Cowardice

Authentic Accurate, credible Fictitious, unreal

Awkward Rude, blundering Adroit, clever

Ancient Archaic, obsolete, old Current, modern

Awful Terrible, dreadful. Atrocious Pleasant, comforting

Abandon Abjure, Desert, Forsake Keep, Claim

Autonomy Independence, freedom, liberty Slavery, dependence

Assiduous Attentive, diligent, laborious Lazy, Lethargic

Antagonise Move, provoke, anger, excite Appease, soothe, tranquilize

Austere Severe, strict, rigid Flexible, calm

Barbarous Frustrate, perplex Civilized

Bleak Grim, Austere Bright, Pleasant

Bewitching Alluring, charming Repulsive, Repugnant

Baroque Florid, gilt Plain, unadorned

Brittle Breakable, crisp Tough, Enduring

Barrier Barricade, Obstacle Link, Assistance

Baffle Astound, Faze Facilitate, Clarify

Bustle Commotion, Tumult Slowness, Quiet

Barren Desolate, Sterile Damp, Fertile

Belligerent Aggressive, combative, hostile Passive, friendly

Beseech Beg, implore, appeal Command, offer

Bind Predicament Release

Bilk Swindle, cheat, deceive Help, assist, encourage

Batty Insane, silly Sane

Benevolent Benign, Generous Malevolent, Miserly

Befogged Becloud, Dim Clear headed, Uncloud

Base Vulgar, Coarse Summit, Noble

Benign Favourable, friendly, mild, favourable Malignant, Cruel, severe, harsh

Busy Active, Engaged Idle, Lazy

Bleak Austere, Blank Bright, Cheerful

Bold Adventurous Timid

Boisterous Clamorous, rowdy, disorderly Placid, Calm, well mannered, quiet

Blunt Dull, Insensitive Keen, Sharp

Buoyant Happy, elated, cheerful Depressed, gloomy, sad, lugubrious

Brash Impudent, hasty, heedless Cautious, timid

Brutal Fierce, savage, ferocious Tame, gentle

Boorish Offensive, ill mannered, impolite Gentle, polite

Bizarre Weird, comical, peculiar Ordinary, common

Callous obdurate, unfeeling, insensitive, immature, Compassionate, Tender, concerned,

unfeeling caring

Capable competent, able Incompetent, Inept

Calamity adversity, misfortune, cataclysm, disaster Fortune, boon, blessing

Calculating Canny, Devious Artless, honest

Calumny defamation, aspersion Commendation, Praise

Compatible Suited, agreeable, consistent, accordant Incompatible, unsuitable, improper

Captivity imprisonment, confinement Freedom, Liberty

Captivate Charm, fascinate Disillusion offend

Chaste virtuous, pure Sullied, Lustful

Calm Quiet, tranquil, still Excited, turbulent

Cease terminate, desist, stop, withdraw, discontinue Begin, Originate, continue

recommence

Compassionate kind, sympathetic Cruel, heartless

Chastise punish, admonish Cheer, encourage

Concede yield, permit Deny, reject

Comprise include, contain Reject, lack

Consent agree, permit Object Disagree

Concur approve, agree Differ, disagree

Consolidate solidify, strengthen Separate, Weaken

Consequence effect, outcome Origin, Start

Contempt scorn, disregard Regard, Praise

Conspicuous prominent, obvious Concealed, hidden

Contrary dissimilar, conflicting Similar, Alike

Contradict deny, oppose Approve, Confirm

Callous Insensitive, indurated Kind, merciful

Calm Harmonious, unruffled Stormy, turbulent

Candid Blunt, bluff, frank, open, honest Evasive, biased, devious

Camouflage Cloak, disguise, veil Reveal, display

Conscientious Honest, scrupulous, virtuous Neglectful, careless, casual

Carnal Earthly, fleshly Spiritual

Captivate Beguile, bewitch Repel

Celebrated Acclaimed, lionized Unknown, Inglorious

Catholic Generic, liberal Narrow- minded

Censure Rebuke, reprimand Praise, Acceptance

Cement Plaster, mortar Disintegrate

Clandestine Covert, furtive Open, Legal

Cheap Competitive, Inexpensive Dear, unreasonable

Coarse Bawdy, Boorish Fine, Chaste

Classic Simple, Typical Romantic, Unusual

Compact Bunched, thick Loose, Diffuse

Conspicuous Noticeable, apparent, distinct Hidden, unnoticeable

Convivial Sociable, joyous, aimable, friendly, gregarious Depressed, gloomy, unfriendly,

unhappy, apathetic

Comic Clown, Jester Tragic, tragedian

Culpable Guilty, liable, responsible Innocent, blameless

Cupidity Greed, avarice, lust Dislike, indifference, generosity

Cautious Shy, bashful, timid, careful Bold, daring, reckless

Conceited Egoistic, Immodest, vain, pompous, narcissist Modest, humble, genuine

Compress Abbreviate, Shrink Amplify, Expand

Chaotic Aimless, desultory, disorderly, haywire, Organised, systematic

tumultuous, topsy-turvy

Condemn Castigate, Chide, reprobate, censure, denounce Approve, Praise

Concord Agreement, accord Discord

Consolidate Centralize, Fortify Weaken

Confident Bold, Undaunted Diffident, cowardly

Creation Formation, foundation Destruction

Chagrin Annoyance, irritation, dismay, disappointment Delight, confidence

Courtesy Generosity, Reverence Disdain, Rudeness

Cunning Acute, Smart Naive, Coarse

Colossal Big, huge, enormous, immense, mammoth, tiny, insignificant, small, teeny
gigantic, humongous

Congenial Pleasant, affable, cordial, hospitable Hp pleasant, affable, hospitable,

cordial harsh, hateful

Decipher interpret, reveal, decode, decrypt, discern Misinterpret, distort

Decay Collapse, decompose, rot, putrefy Flourish, Progress, regenerate

Deceit deception, artifice. Dishonesty, treachery Veracity, Sincerity, honesty

Defray spend, pay, meet expenses, cover Disclaim, Repudiate,

Defile contaminate, pollute, dirty, sully Purify, sanctity, cleanse

Demolish Ruin, devastate, destroy, raze wreck Repair, construct, build

Deliberate cautious, intentional, calculated, premeditated Rash, Sudden, accidental,

unintentional

Deride mock, taunt, ridicule, disdain, insult Inspire, Encourage, respect, praise

Deprive despoil, divest, dispossess, rob Restore, Renew, bestow, give

Dissuade Counsel, discourage, deter, prevent Incite, Persuade, encourage

Disdain detest, despise, contempt, scorn, dislike Approve, praise, admiration, respect

Dense Opaque, thick, heavy, condensed Sparse, brainy, thin, light

Denounce Blame, boycott, condemn, criticise Defend, praise, appreciate

Daring Fearless, bold, audacious Cowardly, cautious

Diligent Hardworking, industrious, earnest Careless, idle, lazy

Discreet Cautious, careful, quietly Idiotic, negligent

Dismantle Destroy, erase, annihilate Assemble, build

Dormant Latent, sleeping, inactive Awake, active

Decorous Grave, staid, dignified Excited, undignified

Dynamic Energetic, aggressive, spirited, effective Lethargic, static

Dubious Doubtful, questionable, arguable Certain, definite

Dreary Boring, monotonous, dull Interesting, bright

Desolate Isolated, barren, forsaken Dense, verdant

Despondency Dejection, depression, gloom Cheerfulness, joy

Destitute Bankrupt, poor, penniless Wealthy, rich

Dilate Expand, enlarge, develop Abridge, compress

Desultory Aimless, chaotic, erratic Organised, systematic

Dearth Shortage, scarcity, deficiency Abundance, plenty

Decry Belittle, downgrade, condemn Approve, praise

Defer Stall. Postpone, recess Recommence, continue

Demur Hesitate, waiver, complaint Agree, consent

Despicable Hateful, contemptable, shameful Likeable, honourable

Desiccant Drying, arid, depleted Fertile, blooming

Defiant Aggressive, resistant, opposing, disobedient Polite, obedient

Defunct Dead, extinct, obsolete Alive, functioning

Delectable Pleasant, delicious, appetising Horrible, tasteless

Delicate Elegant, fragile, dainty Sturdy, coarse

Depreciate Decrease, diminish, erode Increase, ascend

Despair Depression, misery, hopelessness, anguish Contentment, Hope, joy, happiness

Derogatory Sarcastic, critical, demeaning, disparaging Laudatory, appreciative,

complimentary, flattering

Docile Pliable, pliant, compliant, obedient, dutiful Headstrong, obstinate, wilful,

disobedient

Destructive Catastrophic, pernicious, ruinous, devastating Creative, Constructive, nonviolent

Dwarf Diminutive, Petite, pixie Huge, Giant, ginormous

Dally Dawdle, loiter, linger Rush, hurry

Dangerous Unsafe, hazardous, perilous Safe, harmless

Eclipse Diminution, Dimming, blocking, covering, Shine, brighten, clear, lighten

veiling,

Eminent Famous, distinguished, famed Inferior, obscure

Expeditious Speedy, efficient, diligent Slow, delayed

Exonerate Absolve, acquit, absolve, pardon Blame, convict

Expunge Erase, abolish, annul Create, establish

Extravagant Extreme, excessive, luxurious Meagre, economical

Extraneous Irrelevant, additional, superfluous Essential, necessary

Exquisite Delightful, charming, lovely Revolting, repulsive

Explicit Accurate, clear, exact, certain Ambiguous, hidden, indefinite

Execration Curse, abomination, damnation Compliment, praise

Elusive Ambiguous, baffling, tricky Definite, intelligible, actual

Enmity Hatred, acrimony, hostility Friendliness, rapport

Entreaty Request. Appeal, plea Command, demand,

Ephemeral Short lived, temporary, transient Permanent, enduring, eternal

Eager Keen, inquisitive, longing, yearning Indifferent, apathetic, uninterested

Ecstasy delight, exultation, rapture, bliss, jubilation Despair, Calamity, misery

Eccentric strange, abnormal, unconventional, bizarre, Natural, Conventional, ordinary

weird, peculiar, misfit,

Encumbrance hindrance, obstacle, impediment, weight, Incentive, stimulant, advantage,

obstruction benefit, support, help

Efface destroy, obliterate, erase, lie low Retain, Maintain

Eloquence expression, fluency, oratory, rhetoric, Halting, Stammering, inarticulate

grandiloquence

Enormous colossal, mammoth Diminutive, negligible

Endeavour undertake, aspire, try, attempt, venture, effort Cease, quit, idleness, inactivity

Equivocal uncertain, hazy, ambiguous, ambivalent, Obvious, lucid, certain, clear,

muddled, vague definite, sure

Epitome precise, example, embodiment, essence, Increment, expansion,

personification, summary, outline

Eradicate destroy, exterminate, eliminate, remove Secure, plant, build, create,

construct, keep

Fallacy delusion, mistake, misconception, error Veracity, Truth, accuracy, certainty

Feckless Aimless, carefree, futile Competent, efficient

Frugal Thrifty, stingy, prudent Spendthrift, hearty

Frigid Frozen, freezing, frosty Warm, hot

Fluent Flowing, vocal, talkative, articulate Inarticulate, halting

Forbid Prohibit, bar, restrict Allow, permit, encourage

Forte Ability, competence, efficiency Inability, weakness

Frenzy Craze, fury, rage Serenity, calmness

Feisty Lively, quarrelsome, gusty Cowardly, dull, insipid

Fertile Arable, fruitful, productive Unproductive, barren

Fervent Ardent, enthusiastic, devout Indifferent, impassionate

Fiction Fantasy, myth, untruth Factual, truth, reality

Filch Steal, embezzle, rob Give, offer

Fledgling Young, inexperienced, apprentice Expert, professional

Flippant Rude, impudent, sassy Polite, earnest

Fiendish Cruel, devilish, wicked Angelic, heavenly

Fabricate construct, produce, make, create, forge, falsify, Destroy, Dismantle

fake, put up, invent, put together

Fabulist Liar, fabricator, falsifier Genuine, true

Fain Eager, ready, inclined Hesitant, reluctant

Fealty Loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity Treachery, disloyalty

Feasible Possible, attainable, practical Impossible, impractical

Fatuous Silly, stupid, irrational Smart, sane

Fanatical narrow-minded, biased, zealous, extremist, Liberal, Tolerant

bigot

Falter stumble, demur, flounder, waver, hesitate Persist, Endure, calm, hold, steady

Ferocious cruel, fierce, savage, wild, predatory Gentle, Sympathetic, tame

Feeble weak, frail, debilitated, infirm Strong, Robust

Fluctuate deflect, vacillate, vary, differ, change Stabilize, resolve, steady

Feud strife, quarrel, fight, dispute, bicker Harmony, fraternity, accord,

friendship

Fragile weak, infirm, breakable, brittle, flimsy Enduring, Tough

Forsake desert, renounce, abandon, relinquish, disown, Hold, maintain, allow, claim,
repudiate approve

Frivolous petty, worthless, insignificant, inconsequential Solemn, significant, decisive,

remarkable

Frantic violent, agitated, distraught, distracted, frenzied Subdued, gentle, balanced, normal,
sane, calm

Frugality economy, providence, parsimony, thrift, Lavishness, extravagance

husbandry

Gauche Clumsy, awkward, crude Elegant, polished

Gallant Courageous, chivalrous, stately Ungentlemanly, coward,

Gargantuan Enormous, huge, massive Little, small

Garrulous Talkative, chatty, glib Quiet, taciturn, reticent

Galvanize Motivate, arouse, energise Depress, discourage

Gather Collect, accumulate, compile Scatter, disperse

Gloom obscurity, darkness, despondency, dejection Delight, mirth, light, happiness

Gather Converge, huddle, congregate, gather, assemble Disperse, Dissemble, scatter

Gaudy Showy, vulgar, garish Tasteful, refined

Gaunt Scrawny, skinny, thin, haggard, bony Fat, plump, overweight

Genesis Relevant, apt, applicable Inappropriate, irrelevant

Gorgeous magnificent, dazzling, captivating, lovely Dull, unpretentious, ugly, drab

Glut stuff, satiate, surplus, excess, deluge, swamp Starve, abstain, dearth, scarcity

Grave Serious, solemn, pensive Flighty, fickle

Glorious splendid, magnificent, superb Terrible, awful

Grisly disgusting, atrocious, gruesome, ghastly Pleasing, attractive

Gracious courteous, beneficent, polite, civil, kind Rude, Unforgiving, cruel,

 ungracious

Guile cunning, deceit, shrewdness, deceit, duplicity Honesty, frankness, candour

Grudge hatred, aversion, grievance, bitterness, enmity Benevolence, Affection, goodwill

Gregarious Sociable, affable, cordial Unfriendly, unsociable

Genuine Absolute, Factual, authentic, real Spurious fake, bogus

Generosity Altruism, bounty, largesse Stinginess, greed, meanness

Glory Dignity, renown, fame, eminence, distinction Shame, Disgrace, obscurity

Gloomy Bleak, cloudy, sombre, dreary Gay, Bright, sunny, happy, cheerful

Haggard emaciated, thin, bony Fat, plump

Harass irritate, molest, pester, badger, hound, vex Assist, comfort,

Hamper retard, prevent, hinder, obstruct Promote, facilitate, help

Hazard Peril, danger, risk, threat, menace Conviction, security, safety

Hapless unfortunate, ill-fated, unlucky Fortunate, Lucky

Haughty arrogant, pompous, proud, vain, egotistical Humble, Submissive, modest

Heinous Atrocious, reprehensible, evil Delightful, pleasant

Hideous frightful, shocking, ugly, unsightly, repulsive Attractive, alluring, beautiful,

Heretic non-conformist, secularist, agitator, dissenter, Conformable, religious, follower,

dissident supporter

Harmony Conformity, Amicability, concord, accord, Discord, disharmony, dissonance

consonance, euphony, polyphony

Hamstrung Cripple, Debilitate, handicap Strengthen, Encourage help

Honour Adoration, Reverence, distinction, privilege, Denunciation, Shame, disgrace

glory, tribute

Hasty Abrupt, Impetuous, quick, hurried, fast, swift Leisurely, Cautious, slow,
considered

Humility Resignation, Fawning, modesty, humbleness Boldness, Pride, arrogance

Humble Meek, Timid, respectful, submissive, modest Proud, Assertive, overbearing

Humane Compassionate, considerate, cordial Cruel, cold

Humiliate Embarrass, disgrace, dishonour Honour, dignify

Hostile Antagonistic, aggressive, militant Friendly, cordial

Heroic Courageous, brave, valiant Cowardly, fearful

Hospitable Welcoming, gracious, cordial Rude, unfriendly, inhospitable

Hypocrisy Deception, pretence, posturing Sincerity, frankness, honesty

Indifferent Equitable, Haughty Partial, Biased

Impeccable Flawless, exquisite, precise, perfect Defective, imperfect

Ignominious Shameful, disgraceful Respectable, honourable

Impulsive Flaky, Impetuous, hasty, spontaneous Cautious, Deliberate, premeditated

Impenitent Uncontrite, Obdurate, unrepentant, Repentant, penitent, contrite

Infernal Damned, Accursed, hellish, demonic, Heavenly, angelic. Good, Godlike

malevolent

Indigent Destitute, Impoverished, poor Rich, Affluent

Interesting Enchanting, Riveting Dull, Uninteresting

Insipid Tedious, Prosaic, bland, tasteless Pleasing, appetizing, tasty

Immense huge, enormous Puny, Insignificant

Immaculate unsullied, spotless, clean, pristine, tidy Defiled, Tarnished dirty, bad,
damaged, grubby

Imminent impending, brewing, near, at hand, close Distant, Receding, remote

Immerse submerge, involve, dip, dunk, duck, absorb Emerge, uncover, dry

Impair diminish, deteriorate, damage, harm, reduce Restore, Revive, improve

Immunity prerogative, privilege, exemption, freedom, Blame, Censure, susceptible

Impediment hurdle, obstruction, hindrance, handicap, Assistant, Concurrence, benefit

Impertinent Rude, brash, arrogant Polite, nice

Impartial just, unbiased Prejudiced, Biased

Impute attribute, ascribe, assign, accuse Exculpate, support, absolve,

exonerate

Impious irreligious, unholy Pious, Devout

Incompetent inefficient, unskilled Dexterous, Skilled

Inane pointless, silly, foolish bright, intelligent

Inclination disposition, affection Indifference, Disinclination

Intermittent Irregular, sporadic, periodic Regular, continual

Inevitable unavoidable, ascertained Unlikely, Doubtful

Incongruous inappropriate, absurd, at odds, wrong Compatible, harmonious,

appropriate

Incessant Continuous, ceaseless, constant Irregular, infrequent

Irascible Angry, irritable, peevish, ireful Happy, pleasant

Ingenious Clever, creative, original Dull, unoriginal

Ingenuous undisguised, naïve, innocent, simple Wily, Crafty, disingenuous, artful

Insolent Rude, arrogant, bold Humble, mannerly

Infringe violate, encroach, transgress, disobey Comply, Concur, obey, strengthen

Insipid tasteless, vapid, Delicious, luscious

Insinuate allude, hint, Conceal, Camouflage

Instil inculcate, inject Eradicate, extract

Insolvent indigent, destitute, poor, Wealthy, solvent

Intrigue scheme, conspiracy Candour, Sincerity

Intricate tangled, complicated Regulated, Orderly

Innocent Simple, candid, guiltless, Deceitful, dishonest

Invective accusation, censure, abuse, insult Approval, acclamation, praise

Intrinsic genuine, fundamental, inherent, innate, inborn Extraneous, incidental, extrinsic,

acquired

Immaculate Exquisite, Impeccable, Defiled, Tarnished

Intangible Ghostly, unseen, invisible Visible, concrete

Invincible unconquerable, impregnable, indestructible Effeminate, languid, vulnerable,

defenceless

Irrepressible irresistible, unconfined, uncontainable Composed, hesitant, fragile,

 ephemeral, gloomy

Jejune dull, boring, naïve, simple, innocent Interesting, exciting, awesome

Jaded tired, exhausted Renewed, recreated

Jubilant rejoicing, triumphant, Melancholy, depressing

Jubilation Joy, celebration, exultation Sorrow, sadness

Jovial frolicsome, cheerful Solemn, morose

Jocular Joking, facetious, elated Sad, gloomy

Just honest, impartial Unequal, unfair

Judicious thoughtful, prudent Irrational, foolish

Juvenile young, tender, childish, immature Dotage, antiquated, adult, mature

Justify defend, exculpate, explain, rationalise, Impute, arraign, attack, condemn,

vindicate

Knave dishonest, scoundrel Paragon, innocent

Knotty complicated difficult Simple, manageable

Kindred relation, species, family, connections Unrelated, dissimilar

Keen sharp, poignant Vapid, insipid

Kind Considerate, tender, thoughtful Mean, cruel

Knell death knell, last blow, ringing, toll, chiming Reconstruction, rediscovery

Lax slack, careless, negligent, unmindful Firm, reliable, stern, careful

Lavish abundant, excessive, Scarce, deficient, economise

Liable accountable, bound, responsible, prone Unaccountable, exempt, unlikely

Lenient compassionate, merciful, forgiving Cruel, severe, merciless, strict

Lucid sound, rational, intelligible, coherent, Obscure, hidden, unclear,

comprehensible, sane confusing, ambiguous

Lure attract, entice, tempt, allure, coax Repel, dissuade, deter, put off

Linger loiter, prolong, dawdle, dally, remain Hasten, quicken, leave

Liberal magnanimous, generous, tolerant, Stingy, malicious, narrow minded,

unprejudiced, abundant, lavish bigoted
Lunacy delusion, insanity, madness, dementia Normalcy, sanity

Luxuriant profuse, abundant, lush, rich, profuse Scanty, meagre, barren, sparse

Luscious palatable, delicious, succulent, tasty Unsavoury, tart, unappetizing

Languid Sluggish, apathetic, relaxed, unhurried Energetic, spirited, active

Mandatory Imperative, requisite, compulsory, required, Optional,

obligatory

Malice Vengefulness, grudge, spite, animosity, ill will Goodwill, Kindness, benevolence

Merit Stature, Asset, excellence, standard, quality Demerit, dishonour, fault,

disadvantage

Masculine Gallant, strapping, virile, macho, manly Feminine, meek

Mitigate alleviate, relieve, assuage, lighten, relieve Augment enhance, aggravate,

intensify, increase

Miraculous marvellous, extraordinary, fantastic, Ordinary, trivial, credible, dull

inexplicable

Molest harass, tease, abuse, assault Console, soothe, aid, assist

Modest humble, courteous, self-effacing, Arrogant, pompous, boastful,

conceited

Momentous notable, eventful, important, significant, Trivial, insignificant, unimportant

historic

Mollify appease, assuage, placate, soothe, calm Irritate, infuriate, enrage

Morbid Nasty, Macabre, ghoulish, gruesome, ghastly Healthy, Cheerful, wholesome

Monotonous irksome, tedious, boring, dull, unexciting Varied, pleasant, exciting

Murky dusky, dreary, dark, gloomy, dull, dim Bright, shining, sunny

Munificent liberal, hospitable, generous, bountiful, Frugal, penurious, miserly

magnanimous

Modicum Little bit, particle, fragment, speck Lot, whole, entirety, total

Mutual joint, identical, reciprocal, joint, shared Separate, distinct

Mutinous recalcitrant, insurgent, anarchist, defiant Submissive, faithful, calm, peaceful

Magnanimous Generous, charitable, benevolent, noble, Selfish, mean spirited

altruistic, munificent
Mellifluous Melodious, dulcet, mellow cacophonous

Maverick Free spirit, trendsetter, rebel, dissenter conformist

Nimble prompt, brisk Sluggish, languid

Nefarious Evil, wicked, villainous, criminal, heinous Good, admirable

Niggardly miser, covetous Generous, profuse

Noxious baneful, injurious Healing, profitable

Notion Conceit, Apprehension, idea, belief, view Reality, Concrete

Novice tyro, beginner, learner, newcomer Veteran, ingenious

Nonchalant indifferent, negligent Attentive, considerate

Nullify cancel, annual Confirm, Uphold

Numerous profuse, various Scarce, deficient

Obliging Complaisant, Willing, helpful, accommodating Mulish, Obstinate, disobliging,

unhelpful, obstructive

Obstruct impede, prevent, block, bar Hasten, encourage, clear

Obstinate Stubborn, Adamant, headstrong, inflexible Pliable, flexible, compliant,

amenable

Obscure Arcane, Vague, unclear, uncertain, hide, Prominent, clear, renowned, famous
conceal

Obvious Evident, apparent, clear, plain, conspicuous Obscure, ambiguous,

inconspicuous, imperceptible

Obtain Access, Inherit, get, acquire, exist, procure Forfeit, lose, relinquish

Offensive Abhorrent, obnoxious, insulting, rude, abusive, Engaging, fascinating,

hostile complimentary, polite

Odious Malevolent, obnoxious, repulsive, vile, Engaging, fascinating, delightful,

revolting pleasant, agreeable, charming

Offspring descendant, children, progeny, babies, brood Ancestor, forefather,

Occult latent, ambiguous, magic, black magic, Intelligible, transparent

psychic, mystical, paranormal, supernatural

Opaque obscure, shady, cloudy, hazy, blurred, misty Transparent, bright, clear,
translucent
Ominous Menacing, Foreboding, threatening, sinister Auspicious, promising, propitious

Oracular cryptic, vague, enigmatic, predictive, prophetic Lucid, distinct

Optimist Idealist, utopian, visionary, romantic Pessimist, cynic, pragmatist, realist

Ornamental decorative, adorned, fancy, ornate, showy, Unseemly, plain

pretty

Ordain Order, impose, appoint, induct, install, decree Revoke abolish

Outrage offence, maltreatment, indignation, fury, wrath Praise, favour

Outbreak eruption, insurrection, flare up, break out, Compliance, subjection

upsurge

Outstanding Excellent, marvellous, superb, wonderful, Mediocre, unexceptional

neglected, not yet paid

Persuade Cajole, Impress, convince, coax, sway, cajole Dissuade, halt, discourage, deter

Pacify Appease, Chasten, placate, calm, assuage, Irritate, worsen, provoke, enrage,
propitiate inflame

Propagate Inseminate, fecundate, breed, grow, generate, Suppress, deplete, decrease, halt,
spread, reproduce, multiply diminish, finish

Perturbed Flustered, anxious, worried, upset, disturbed, Calm, reassure, composed,

concerned, alarmed, dismayed unperturbed

Prompt Precise, Punctual, cause, remind, cue, quick, Slow, Negligent, deter, restrain,
swift, exactly, precisely late, unwilling

Progress Pace, Betterment, advancement, proceed Regress, worsening, return,

deteriorate

Pamper Flatter, indulge, spoil, mollycoddle Deny, disparage, ignore

Prudence Vigilance, Discretion, wisdom, judgement, Indiscretion, folly, recklessness

sagacity, foresight, circumspection

Peerless matchless, unrivalled, incomparable, inimitable Mediocre, commonplace

Paramount foremost, eminent, supreme, chief, Trivial, inferior,

predominant, foremost

Pertness flippancy, impudence, impertinence, cheeky Modesty, diffidence

Peevish perverse, sullen, irritable, cross, petulant Suave, amiable, affable, easy going

Placid tranquil, calm, serene, peaceful Turbulent, hostile, excitable,

temperamental
Perverse petulant, obstinate, illogical, contrary, difficult Complacent, docile,
accommodating, cooperative

Precarious doubtful, insecure perilous, dangerous, Assured, safe, certain, reliable,

hazardous, risky guarded

Pompous haughty, arrogant, imperious, overbearing, Unpretentious, humble, modest,

domineering, proud self-effacing

Predicament plight, dilemma, problem, difficulty, mess, Resolution, confidence, blessing,

issue benefit, advantage

Presumptuous Arrogant, rude, smug, overconfident, pompous, Cautious, humble, modest,

conceited unassuming

Quaint Queer, strange, unusual, charming, sweet, Familiar, usual, modern, ugly,
attractive, old-fashioned normal, ordinary

Quack Impostor, deceiver, swindler, charlatan, Upright, unfeigned, genuine, real,

fraudster, rogue, villain true

Quell subdue, reduce, crush, end, curb, thwart Exacerbate, agitate, bring about,
prompt

Quarantine seclude, screen, separate, isolate, segregate Befriend, socialize, discharge, free

Quibble equivocate, prevaricate, evasion, dodge, nicety Unfeigned, plain, approval, praise,
reality

Rapidity Quickness, Velocity, swiftness, alacrity, speed Inertia, languidity, delay, hindrance

Raid Incursion, Foray, assault, attack Retreat, release, letting go

Rebellious Restless, attacking, defiant, unruly, Submissive, Compliant, conformist,

disobedient, insubordinate obedient, law abiding

Reason Acumen, Bounds, cause, basis, motive Folly, Speculation, emotion, feeling,
ignorance

Reluctant Cautious, Averse, unwilling, resistant, anxious, Eager, willing, ready

disinclined

Rectify Amend, Remedy, correct Falsify, Worsen

Ravage Destroy, ruin, devastate Reconstruct, renovate

Remnant Residue, piece, remains, remainder, Entire, whole

Ratify consent, approve, confirm, accept, endorse Deny, dissent, reject, revoke

Restrain Detain, Confine, prevent, stop, hamper, Incite, force, compel, encourage
impede, restrict
Redeem Recover, liberate, save, rescue, retrieve Conserve, lose

Remorse Regret, penitence, repentance, shame Ruthlessness, obduracy,

indifference,

Remonstrate Censure, protest, complain, expostulate Agree, accept

Resentment Displeasure, wrath, pique, bitterness, Content, Cheer, happiness

indignation

Rescind Annul, abrogate, revoke, repeal, cancel Delegate, permit, enforce, enact

Reverence Respect, esteem, admire, acclaim, homage Disrespect, affront, scorn, despise

Retract Recant, withdraw, take back, disown, abjure Confirm, assert,

Rustic Rural, uncivilized, plain, simple, peasant, Cultured, Refined, fancy,

unsophisticated sophisticated

Rout Vanquish, overthrow, retreat, flight, defeat Succumb, withdraw, victory

Ruthless Remorseless, inhumane, merciless, cruel, Compassionate, lenient, merciful,

heartless gentle

Ramification Consequence, result, effect, outcome Cause, origin, source

Reticent Taciturn, withdrawn, reserved, introvert Expansive, garrulous, talkative

Savage Wild, untamed Polished, Civilized

Sacred Cherish, Divine Ungodly, Profane

Steep Course, lofty Flat, gradual

Startled Frightened, Shocked Waveringly

Sublime Magnificent, eminent Ridiculous

Stranger Immigrant, guest Acquaintance, national

Sympathy Tenderness, harmony Antipathy, Discord

Succinct Concise, Terse Lengthy, polite

Sarcastic Ironical, derisive Courteous, gracious

System Scheme, Entity Chaos, Disorder

Shrewd Cunning, craftly Simple, imbecile

Saucy Impudent, insolent Modest, humble

Servile Slavish, Docile Aggressive, Dominant

Scanty scarce, insufficient Lavish, multitude

Slander defame, malign Applaud, approve

Shabby miserable, impoverished Prosperous, thriving

Solicit entreat, implore Protest oppose

Sneer mock, scorn Flatter, praise

Stain blemish, tarnish Honor, purify

Subterfuge Deceit, Stratagem Frankness, Openness

Sporadic intermittent, scattered Incessant, frequent

Spurious Fake, Counterfeit Genuine, Authentic

Squalid dirty, filthy Tidy, Attractive

Spry Nimble, Brisk Lethargic, Sluggish

Sterile Barren, Impotent Profitable, Potent

Successful Propitious, Felicitous Destitute, Untoward

Subsequent consequent, following Preceding, previous

Stupor lethargy, unconsciousness Sensibility, Consciousness

Subvert Demolish, sabotage Generate, organize

Substantial Considerable, solid Tenuous, fragile

Sycophant Parasite, flatterer Devoted, loyal

Superficial Partial, shallow Profound, discerning

Taciturn Reserved, silent, reticent Talkative, extrovert

Taboo Prohibit, ban Permit, consent

Temperate Cool, moderate Boisterous, violent

Tedious Wearisome. Irksome Exhilarating, lively

Tenacious Stubborn, Dodge Docile, non- resinous

Tenement Apartment, Digs Breakeven, dislodge

Timid Diffident, coward Bold, intrepid

Throng Assembly, crowd Dispersion, sparsity

Transient Temporal, transitory Lasting, enduring

Tranquil Peaceful, composed Violent, furious

Treacherous Dishonest, duplicitous Forthright, reliable

Trenchant Assertive, forceful Feeble, ambiguous

Tumultuous Violent, riotous Peaceful, harmonious

Trivial Trifling, insignificant Significant, veteran

Tame Compliant, Subdued Wild, untamed

Tyro Beginner, riotous Proficient, veteran

Thick Chunky, massive Thin, attenuated

Terse Incisive, Compact Diffuse, Gentle

Tranquil Amicable, Calm Agitated, Fierce

Thrifty Frugal, prudent Extravagant

Tremble Vibrate Steady

Transparent Diaphanous Opaque

Utterly Completely, entirely Deficiently, incomplete

Uncouth Awkward, ungraceful Elegant, Compensate

Uncouth Boorish, Clownish Elegant, Compensate

Umbrage Chagrin, offense Sympathy, goodwill

Urge Incite, Implore Abhorrence, Abomination

Urchin Foundling, Orphan Creep, Knave

Vagrant Wander, roaming Steady, settled

Vain Arrogant, egoistic Modest

Vanity Conceit, pretension Modesty, Humility

Valour Bravery, prowess Fear, cowardice

Venom Poison, malevolence Antidote, Benevolent

Venerable Esteemed, honoured Unworthy, immature

Vicious Corrupt, obnoxious Noble, Virtuous

Veteran Ingenious, experienced Novice, tyro

Vivacious Spirited, Energetic Dispirited, Unattractive

Vigilant Cautious, alert Careless, negligent

Vouch Confirm, consent Repudiate, prohibit

Vilify Malign, Slur, Defame Cherish, Commend

Vivid Eloquent, lucid Dull, Dim

Virtue Ethic, morality Vice, dishonesty

Wan Pale, faded Bright, healthy

Waive Relinquish, remove Impose, Clamp

Wary cautious, circumspect Heedless, negligent

Wane Decline, Dwindle Ameliorate, Rise

Wicked vicious, immoral Virtuous, Noble

Wed marry, combine Divorce, Separate

Wile Trickery, Artifice Naivety, honor

Wield Exert, employ Forgo, avoid

Wilt wither, perish Revive, bloom

Winsome Beautiful, Comely Alluring, Rapturous

Yield surrender abdicate Resist, protest

Yell shout, shriek Whisper muted

Yoke connect, harness Liberate, Release

Yearn languish, crave Content, satisfy

Zenith summit, apex Nadir, base

Zeal eagerness, fervour Apathy, lethargy

Zig -zag oblique, wayward Straight, unbent

Zest delight, enthusiasm Disgust, passive