English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-5

English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-5

The synonyms and antonyms are the integral topics of the English language.These are the crucial topics for both the written and oral forms.Synonym means same meaning.Antonym means opposite meaning in the same language.Synonyms and Antonyms are the key factors for all the competative examinations to secure top marks.So go through that learn and practice daily.

Word : Acrimonious

Synonyms : Bitter, Ill tempered, Petulant, Angry, Acrid, Sore, Hard, Resentful.

Antonyms : Happy, Kind, Helping, Gentle, Amicable, Friendly.

Word : Affectation

Synonyms : Hypocrisy, Airs, Facade, Insincerity, Grandiosity.

Antonyms : Honest, Simplicity, Down to Earth, Truth.

Word : Adapt.

Synonyms : Adjust, Modify, Alter, Conform, Edit.

Antonyms : Disorder, Disarrange, Neglect, Reject.

Word : Adept.

Synonyms : Expert, Proficient, Skillful, Capable, Deft, Savvy, Quick, Accomplished.

Antonyms : Awkward, Inept, Inexpert,Unskillful, Incapable, Unfit.

Word : Bizzare.

Synonyms : Strange, Odd, Comical, Odd, Peculiar, Crazy, Fanciful.

Antonyms : Usual, Common, Regular, Realistic, Reasonable.

Word : Banish

Synonyms : Dismiss, Dispel, Eject, Exile, Deport, Expatriate, Relegate.

Antonyms : Admit, Allow, Include, Take in, Permit, Welcome.

Word : Boisterous

Synonyms : Loud, Noisy, Vociferous, Raucous, Rowdy.

Antonyms : Calm, Quiet, Subdued, Solemn, Sedate, Sober.

Word : Callous

Synonyms : Careless, Apathetic, Indifferent, Heartless, Unsparing, Unmerciful.

Antonyms : Caring, Concerned, Merciful, Compassionate, Humane.

Word : Brittle

Synonyms : Breakable, Delicate, Crisp, Frail, Shivery, Weak, Inelastic.

Antonyms : Unbreakable, Strong, Sturdy, Pliable, Elastic.

Word : Bridle

Synonyms : Control, Restrain, Curb, Halter, Tame, Hackamore, Rein.

Antonyms : Liberate, Encourage, Loose.

 

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Word : Liquidate

Synonyms : Pay up, Clear off, Settle, Repay, Reimburse.

Antonyms : Owe, Remain, Invest, Hold.

Example : The Indian government is trying hard to liquidate old currency.

Word : Incense

Synonyms : Annoy, Make anger, Miff, Ruffle, Enrage, Rant, Rave, Vex.

Antonyms : Calm down, lull, Please, Delight, Gratify.

Example : He was incensed by her abusive words.

Word : Jest

Synonyms : Joke, Tease, Banter, Fun, Jeer, Jive, Make fun of, Game, Sport.

Antonyms : Serious, Sobriety, Soberness, Earnest, Solemnity.

Example : Don't jest about stammering deformity.

Word : Immaculate

Synonyms : Spotless, Pure, Neat, Decent, Flawless, Chaste, Vestal.

Antonyms : Corrupt, Impure, Filthy, Smutty, Defective.

Example : Mahatma Gandhi's life was immaculate.

Word : Loath

Synonyms : Reluctant, Hesitant, Unwilling, Averse, Ambivalent, Shy, Timid.

Antonyms : Eager, Ready, Willing, Keen.

Example : He is loath to keep her money longer.

Word :Languor

Synonyms : Weakness, Lethargy, Torpor, Stupor, Lassitude.

Antonyms : Strength, Vigor, Vivacity.

Example : She is unable to carry a box due to her languor.

Word : Obstinate

Synonyms : Stubborn, Adamant, Inflexible, Steadfast, Firm.

Antonyms : Obedient, Flexible, Amenable, Docile, Soft, Plaint.

Example : The child was obstinate about a specific toy.

Word : Maiden

Synonyms : Foremost, Earliest, First, Pioneer, Virgin.

Antonyms : Final, Latest, Ultimate, Concluding.

Example : Anil kumble got an hattrick in his maiden match

Word : Meretricious

Synonyms : Blatant, Showy, Sham, Counterfeit, Insincere, Mislead.

Antonyms : Real, Genuine, Plain, Simple.

Example : Police warned about his meretricious character.

Word : Meddle 

Synonyms : Intrude, Interfere, Poke, Pry, Interpose, Snoop, Interlope.

Antonyms : Eschew, Ignore, Shun, Avoid.

Example : Please stop meddling when teacher is speaking.

Word : Meticulous

Synonyms :  Careful, Fussy, Cautious, Heedful, Painstaking.

Antonyms : Careless, Negligent, Lax, Reckless.

Example : He secured a high level rank by his meticulous work.

 

 

 

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English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-3

Word : Palatable

Synonyms : Tasty, Pleasant.

Antonyms : Unacceptable, Detest.

Example : We can add some characters to make the movie palatable.

Word : Pernicious

Synonyms : Bad, Hurt.

Antonyms : Good, Benefit.

Example : Smoking is pernicious to health.

Word : Pompous

Synonyms : Majestic, Dignified, Imperial, Magnificent, Luxury.

Antonyms : Modest, Simple.

Example : I do not like Pompous people. 

Word : Prolific

Synonyms : Fertile, Productive.

Antonyms : Sterile, Bleak, Barren.

Example : Farmers could not have prolific harvest.

Word : Radiant

Synonyms : Bright, Glaring.

Antonyms : Dull, Dark.

Example : The moon is radiant today.

Word : Recline 

Synonyms : Rest, Place.

Antonyms : Erect, Raise.

Example : He sat on a reclining chair so that his back will get some relief.

Word : Redundant

Synonyms : Excessive, Superfluous, Excess, Spare.

Antonyms : Necessary,Skimp, stint.

Example : He narrate a story without a redundant word.

Word : Slacken

Synonyms : Lessen,Mire, Quagmire, Loose.

Antonyms : Tight, rigorous, Plastered.

Example : He slackened the tight belt round his waist.

Word : Sophisticate

Synonyms : Damage, Ruin, Corrupt.

Antonyms : Correct, Reform.Rectify.

Example : Virus sophisticated the computer.

Word : Tangible

Synonyms : Touchable, palpable,  Real.

Antonyms : Intangible, Untouchable.

Example : mouse and keyboard are the Tangible parts of the  computer.

Word : Tantamount

Synonyms : Equal, Equivalent.

Antonyms : Unequal, Antonymous.

Example : Supreme court follows tantamount rules.

Word :Sagacious 

Synonyms : Wise, Shrewd, Sapient, Perspicacious.

Antonyms : Dull, Stupid. 

Example : He is a sagacious boy.

 

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  Word : Abandon

  Synonyms: Leave, Quit, Discard, Discontinue, Evacuate,Relinquish, Desert.

  Antonyms : Follow, Continue, Chase, Undertake, Prosecute, Pursue.

  Example : Selfish people desert their friends in difficult times.

  Word : Baffle

  

  Synonyms : Confuse, Amaze, Confound, Elude, Ambiguous.

  

  Antonyms : Clarify, Explain, Interpret, Spell out, Elucidate

  Example : This book helps to elucidate the difficult parts of the lesson.

  Word : Calamity

  Synonyms : Disaster, Catastrophe, Misery, Trouble, Misfortune, Affliction.

  Antonyms : Prosperity, Happiness, Joy, Fortune.

 Example :Our country is afflicted with twin disaster of food shortages and an increasing population.

 

 Word :  Dainty

  Synonyms : Charming, Neat, Elegant, Pretty, Savory.

  Antonyms:  Clumsy, Awkward, Uncouth, Coarse.

 Example :  A dainty child got the attention of all the people present in the function. 

 Word : Ebb

 Synonyms : Decline, Decay, Sink, Wane, Retire, Recede.

 Antonyms : Flow, Increase, Swell, Abound.

 Example : After the accident in which he lost his right leg, his life began to ebb.

 Word : Feeble 

 Synonyms : Weak, Infirm, Frail, Impotent, Languid.

 Antonyms : Strong, Sinewy, Athletic, Muscular, Vigorous.

 Example : The strong should help the weak.

 Word : Gallant

 Synonyms : Brave, Bold, lion- hearted , Courageous, Daring, Valorous, Splendid.

 Antonyms : Fearful, Discourteous.

 Example : Virat kohli is very gallant at the batting.

 Word : Hamper

 Synonyms : Obstruct, Restrain, Prevent, Impede, Hold up, Bind.

 Antonyms : Aid, Assist, Help, Promote, Encourage, Host.

 Example :  His walk is hampered by his heavy dress.

 Word : Imprudent

 Synonyms : Careless, Fool hardy, Reckless, Irresponsible, Headless, Ill-advised.

 Antonyms : Careful, Cautious, Polite, Responsible, Discreet, Wise, Considerate.

 Example :  Is it not imprudent of you to buy a bike when your salary is very low?

 Word : Jaundiced

 Synonyms : Cynical, Bitter, Hostile, Jealous, Suspicious, Skeptical, Envious.

 Antonyms :  Open-minded, Optimistic, Trusting, Ingenuous, Credulous.

 Example : Do not take a jaundiced view on her marriage.

 

 

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English Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms-1

1) Word :  Ablaze

Synonyms : blazing, burning, flaming.

Antonyms : calm, cool.

Example : The whole crop was set ablaze.

2) Word :  Accede

Synonyms : consent, assent, agree.

Antonyms : disagree, resign, refuse.

Example : He will lightly accede to her request.

3) Word : Adequate

Synonyms : complete, enough, capable.

Antonyms : scant, insufficient, inadequate.

Example : we do not have adequate water to drink.

4) Word : Accomplice

Synonyms : Associate, confederate.

Antonyms : enemy, adversary.

Example : The police caught him and his accomplice.

5) Word : Beguile

Synonyms : cheat, deceive, mislead.

Antonyms : honest, enlighten.

Example : some friends beguiled him.

6) Word : Bemoan

Synonyms : grief, mourn, grieve, deplore, weep, cry.

Antonyms : enjoy, rejoice, bless

Example : We bemoaned the demise of our aunty.

7) Word : Chivalrous

Synonyms :  bold, brave, gallant, confidence.

Antonyms : Timid, bashful.

Example : Virat kohli is a chivalrous guy.

8) Word : Consummate

Synonyms : complete, finish, perfect, arrant.

Antonyms : incomplete, imperfect.

Example :  She consummated her life’s ambition at the age of 25.

9) Word : Distinct

Synonyms : clear, Differ.

Antonyms : Dim, vague.

Example :  Master noticed a distinct improvement in his student.

10) Word : Eccentric

Synonyms : irregular, abnormal.

Antonyms : Regular, Usual.

Example : Her eccentric behaviour puts him down.

11) Word : Dwindle

Synonyms : Decrease, less

Antonyms : increase, grove.

Example : The schemes of the Government began to dwindle.