SYNONYMS
& ANTONYMS
Abash (transitive verb)
His
uncivilized behavior in the company function abashed his parents and his relatives.
Synonyms:
1.
humiliate
2. humble
3. debase
4. degrade
5. reduce
6. depress
7. mortify
8. denigrate
9. embarrass
10. disconcert
11. astound
12. confound
Contextual
Examples:
Napoleon was humiliation the Battle of Waterloo by the humble
British fleet under Lord Nelson.
You debase yourself by telling such lies.
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart of disease.
She suffered the mortification of seeing her assistant promoted above
her.
The rise in oil prices will depress the car market.
Antonyms:
1.
immodesty
2. self-esteem
3. self-love
4. self-praise
5. complacency
6. smugness
7. dignified
8. upgrade
9. exalt
Contextual
Examples:
The ceremony was dignified by the presence of ambassador.
He was exalted as the pillar of the community.
She was upgraded to the post of senior designer.
In certain modern societies of west, immodesty has become a part of
civilization.
To judge your standing in the society, you must develop self-esteem.
Self-love and self-praise are the new traits used in modern
advertisements.
Abate( Intransitive Verb)
After
the heavy rains for the last one week, the flood has abated to the safe level.
Synonyms:
1.
decrease
2. lessen
3. moderate
4. diminish
5. subside
6. ally
7. slacken
8. subdue
9. alleviate
10. dwindle
11. ease
12. reduce
Contextual
Examples:
Interest in the sports is steadily decreasing.
Antiseptics lessen the chance of infection.
We must moderate our temper.
The unequivocal image diminishes gradually.
The tension generally subsides but intransigence always expands.
The Doctor gave him an injection to alleviate the pain.
Their savings have dwindled to almost nothing.
The situation is beginning to ease.
The unabated rains subdued the sprits of the farmers.
He had slackened in his duties, was therefore punished.
The police tactfully allayed the commotion of the picketers.
Antonyms:
1.
Increase
2. Augment
3. extreme
4. enlarge
5. extend
6. dilate
7. sprout
8. expand
9. swell
10. grow
11. advance
12. develop
13. rise
14. ascend
15. enhance
16. deepen
17. heighten
18. intensify
19. magnify
20. aggravate
21. spread
22. disperse
23. exaggerate
Contextual Examples:
The volume of the gas increases as we decrease the pressure on it.
Dirty food augments the chances of infection.
To extreme our temper is to be invariably destructive.
It is the amplifier in a radio that magnifies the sound
Aberration(Abstract
Noun)
An
aberration in our behavior is unavoidable for many of us.
Synonyms:
1.
deviation
2. variation
3. distortion
4. disorientation
5. error
Contextual
Examples:
We should not deviate from the path of morality.
There was a conspicuous variation between the two figures.
The culprit narrated a distorted version of the episode.
The 19th century masses could not assimilate the disorientation of
Galileo.
Just one error cost him his job.
Antonyms :
1.
Truth
2. sanity
Contextual
Examples:
Mahatma Gandhi propagated the spiritual values of truth.
If sanity dawns on humanity, there will be no wars in the world.
Abet (Transitive verb)
Those
who abetted the culprit in the conspiracy were arrested by the police
two days ago.
Synonyms:
1.
aid
2. assist
3. support
4. encourage
5. incite
6. instigate
Contextual
Examples:
The generous aid by the society has assisted him to support
his family through thick and thin.
The glare of monetary encouragement culminates in inciting lethargy and instigating
the people to resort to evil doings.
Antonyms:
1.
hinder
2. prevent
3. obstruct
4. interrupt
5. intercept
6. restrict
7. restraint
8. inhibit
9. block
10. close
11. affect
12. prohibit
Contextual
Examples:
Hot weather greatly caused hindrance top his farming work.
Prevention is always better than cure.
The lack of capital causes obstruction in the growth of my business.
The birth of a son to her was the interruption to her career.
She has no inhibitions about making her opinions known.
He voted in favor of the prohibition of smoking in public area.
The threat of closure affected the workers’ morale
Abhor (Transitive verb)
The
foreigners who come to this country as tourists abhor the beggars who roam
around the cities.
Synonyms:
1.
Hate
2. dislike
3. detest
4. loathe
5. despise
6. abominate
Contextual
Examples:
We should hate sin, not the sinner.
His dislike for the type of work resulted in his very slow rise in
position.
The noble person loathes crime.
The rich should not despise the poor.
The conqueror should not abominate the defeated enemy.
Antonyms:
1.
Love
2. fondness
3. liking
4. inclination
5. desire
6. admiration
7. affection
8. attachment
9. yearning
10. passion
11. devotion
12. infatuation
13. advocating
14. idolatry
Contextual
Examples:
Love of humanity is the first condition of prayer to GOD.
The father developed more fondness for his second daughter due to her
great care for him.
Deepak has a great attachment with his cousin, but you can not call it
love.
Abject(Adjective)
the
abject condition in which the poor people live caught the attention of the
world body which decided to do something.
Synonyms:
1.
degraded
2. contemptible
3. miserable
4. wretched
5. base
6. mean
7. worthless
8. groveling
9. repulsive
Contextual
Examples:
By indulging in such an immoral act simply to earn the money, he has very much degraded
himself.
His contemptible rudeness to the guests can not be forgiven.
Poverty is the biggest bane. It makes the life of man quite miserable.
He is a wretched fellow. He does not pay attention to others’ feelings.
Greed, anger and lust are few of the base qualities of man.
Anonyms:
1.
insolence
2. arrogance
3. haughtiness
4. presumption
5. pomposity
6. snobbery
7. domineering
8. defiance
Contextual
Examples:
The subordinate’s insolence made him lose his job.
Arrogance is the enemy of good education.
Haughtiness and pride always lead to failure in any walk of life.
Abjure
(Transitive verb)
The
King abjured his right over the neighboring country in order to provide
peace to the people.
Synonyms:
1. Forswear
2. renounce
3. relinquish
4. abandon
5. recant
6. repudiate
7. renunciation
Contextual
Examples:
The
astronomer Galileo was forced to forswear his theory of the rotation of the
earth.
He has recanted the sinful ways after his release from jail.
It is not necessary to renounce the world for worshipping God.
John relinquished his right to property of his father voluntarily to
help his sister.
If we can abandon our vices of anger, hatred and physical attachments,
we are on the right path of progress.
It is very difficult to the level of renunciation world attachments.
Antonyms:
1.
desire
2. like
3. worship
4. long for
5. wish
6. earn
Contextual
Examples:
I desired to go to USA for my higher studies, but the fate was in
another way.
All those who wish to succeed in the politics will not do so.
Mt father is still longing for the old classical music.
Earn while you are young. Other wise it will be difficult for all of
you.
Abominate (Transitive verb)
The
students abominated the uncivilized attitude of the teachers towards the
girls.
Synonyms:
1.
hate
2. abhor
3. detest
4. dislike
5. loathe
6. recoil from
7. shudder at
Contextual
Examples:
I hate people to take advantage of me.
He detests having to get up early.
I loathe having to go to these conferences.
He recoiled from the idea of killing another man.
Anonyms:
1.
admire
2. adore
3. cherish
4. dot on
5. esteem
6. love
7. revere
8. idolize
9. worship
Contextual
Examples:
I admire him for his success in business.
He adores his wife and children.
Children feel the need to be cherished.
Every mother loves her children.
A good teacher is revered by generations of students.
Abscond(
Intransitive verb )
Since
he has been looked upon by his friends themselves as one of the culprits
involved in murder case, he absconded a few days ago.
Synonyms:
1.
hide
2. slip away
3. conceal oneself
4. leave
5. steal away
6. decamp
7. retire
8. depart
9. retreat
10. take oneself off
11. disappear
12. run away
13. withdraw
14. flee
15. run off
Contextual Examples:
The traveler decamped in fear of lurking robbers.
A frightened horse runs as a bolt is from a bow or a gun.
He leaves his home for office in time but does not get a bus and is
generally late.
The traveler had some fears in mind when he departed on his journey.
A bonded labor may run away from his master but the master generally
succeeds in catching him again.
A public man may try to hide himself from the reporters but the
reporters somehow will find him out.
One may slip away from a company, which he does not wish, to break up.
Army retreats from an untenable position.
The hunted thief disappeared in the crowd and the police failed to catch
him.
The Jews had to flee from Germany when Hitler ordered their General
massacre.
Antonyms:
1.
hold one’s ground
2. reappear
3. arrive
4. remain
5. be present
6. present one self
7. come into view
8. put in appearance
9. stay
10. emerge
Contextual
Examples:
The Army held its ground against heavy firing from the enemy posts.
The great leader reappeared after oblivion.
The witness presented himself in the court after great prompting.
It is difficult for the Indo-US warm friendship to put in reappearance
under the present circumstances.
The recession is over and brighter prospects for the industry have now emerged.
Absolve(
Transitive Verb )
The
Investigation Committee absolved his from
all the charges leveled against him by his company.
Synonyms:
1.
Forgive
2. Acquit
3. Clear
4. Deliver
5. Discharge
6. exempt
7. pardon
8. release
9. remit
10. shrive
11. vindicate
12. set
13. free
Contextual Examples:
I forgave her a long time ago.
The Jury acquitted him of the charge of murder.
A courier delivered the parcels to our office.
The accused man was not found guilty and discharged.
I consider that I have been completely vindicated.
Antonyms:
1.
Blame
2. Censure
3. Charge
4. Convict
5. Denounce
6. Excoriate
7. Reprehend
8. Sentence
9. Upbraid
Contextual
Examples:
A bad workman blames his tools.
Two MPs were censured by the speaker.
There was not enough evidence to convict him.
She has completed his sentence and will now be released
Abstain(
Intransitive Verb )
After
his college days, he abstained from both alcoholic drinks and
non-vegetarian foods.
Synonyms:
1.
Forbear
2. Refrain
3. Desist
4. Withhold
5. resist
Contextual
Examples:
We should refrain from reading cheap and sensational literature.
Although already jailed once, he can not resist from gambling.
Government has the right to withhold his pension as a measure of penalty.
Antonyms:
1.
Pursue
. Adopt
3. Persist
4. Offer
Contextual
Examples:
Dr. Jones is pursuing his profession nicely.
Rajneesh had adopted a definite progressive policy for his firm.
It we persist on the path of success, we shall certainly achieve it in
due course.
Abstract(
Adjective )
A
flower is beautiful, but beauty itself is abstract.
Synonyms:
1.
Abstruse
2. Arcane
3. Complex
4. Conceptual
5. Deep
6. Hypothetical
7. Indefinite
8. Occult
9. Subtle
10. Unpractical
11. Unrealistic
Contextual
Examples:
The situation was more complex that we realized.
Losing passport will land you in deep water.
She shall be away for an indefinite period.
All his claims are extremely hypothetical.
I thought the film was rather unrealistic.
Antonyms:
1.
Concrete
2. Definite
3. Factual
4. Real
5. Specific
Contextual
Examples:
Physics deals with the forces acting on the concrete objects.
It is definite now that she is going to be promoted.
Real life is sometimes stranger than fiction.
The money is to be used for one specific purpose: building of the
theatre.
Abusive(
Adjective )
Using
abusive language is considered uncivilized tendency.
Synonyms:
1.
Insulting
2. Calumniating
3. Castigating
4. Contumelious
5. Disparaging
6. Libelous
7. Maligning
8. Offensive
9. Scolding
10. Reviling
11. Slanderous
Contextual
Examples:
The government has been widely castigated in the press for its
handling of the economy.
He was most insulting to my wife.
In meeting she always takes the offensive before she can be criticized.
The government is regularly reviled for running down the welfare state.
He scolded me before I left the window shop.
He was charged with slandering a government minister.
Antonyms:
1.
Approving
2. Complimentary
3. Eulogistic
4. Laudatory
5. Praising
6. Panegyric
Contextual
Examples:
She received many approving glances.
She was highly complimentary about my paintings.
He received high praising for his scientific research.
Acme( Noun )
The
acme of the growth of this companied will be reached not in the near
future.
Synonyms:
1.
High point
2. Apex
3. Climax
4. Crest
5. Crown
6. Culmination
7. Optimum
8. Peak
9. Pinnacle
10. Top
11. Vertex
12. Zenith
Contextual
Examples:
At the age of 40 had reached the apex of his career.
The climax of the celebration was the firework display.
Her appointment was the culmination in his career.
The optimum temperature of plants is not very low.
At the very young age, he reached the pinnacle of his career.
At its zenith, the Mughal Empire covered almost from Kabul to
Bangladesh.
Antonyms:
1.
Bottom
2. Depths
3. Low point
4. Minimum
5. Nadir
6. Zero
Contextual
Examples:
The book that I want is right at the bottom of the pile.
Water was found at the depth of fifty feet underground.
In this area, temperature will fall to a minimum level by the end of
December.
Acrimonious(
Adjective )
In
this acrimonious political situation, we could not remain peace and
calm.
Synonyms:
1.
Acerbic
2. Astringent
3. Biting
4. Caustic
5. Censorious
6. Churlish
7. Cutting
8. Irascible
9. Mordacious
10. Peevish
11. Petulant
12. Pungent
13. Rancorous
14. Sarcastic
15. Severe
16. Sharp
17. Spiteful
18. Tart
19. Trenchant
20. Vitriolic
Contextual
Examples:
She was uncharacteristically acerbic in her response.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
He tore up the letter in a fit of petulance.
People who did not like him said he was very sarcastic.
He is just being spiteful.
The stewed apple needs a bit more sugar. It is still a bit tart.
Antonyms:
1.
Affable
2. Benign
3. Forgiving
4. Good-tempered
5. Kind
Contextual
Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
She is benign by nature.
Mt parents are very kind and forgiving.
adamant( Adjective )
Being
adamant on every issue will make you unpopular among your relatives.
Synonyms :
1.
Firm
2. Fixed
3. Immovable
4. Inexorable
5. Inflexible
6. Insistent
7. Intransigent
8. Obdurate
9. Relentless
10. Resolute
11. Rigid
12. Stiff
13. Stubborn
14. Unbending
15. Uncompromising
16. Unshakable
17. Obstinate
Contextual
Examples :
“I do not want to be unkind”, he
said in a firm voice.
Has the date of the next meeting fixed?
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a pillar.
She is obstinate and inflexible.
He remained obdurate. He would press ahead regardless.
She sat at her chair, rigid and staring.
Antonyms :
1. Compliant
2. Compromising
3. Easy-going
4. Flexible
5. Lax
6. Pliant
7. Receptive
8. Responsive
9. Susceptible
2.
Contextual
Examples :
The government, compliant as ever, gave in to their demands.
The photographs showed the couple in a highly compromising circumstance.
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
The law is rather lax on this point.
Her easy-going tendency made her popular among her in-laws.
Affable(
Adjective )
Her affable nature gained her more friends in this alien
environment.
Synonyms:
1. Amiable
2. Amicable
3. Benevolent
4. Benign
5. Congenial
6. Cordially
7. Courteous
8. Genial
9. Gracious
10. Mild
11. Pleasant
12. Sociable
Contextual
Examples:
Her parents seemed very amiable.
An amicable settlement was reached between him and his brother over the
properties of their father.
I find this aspect of my job particularly congenial.
He was courteous but did not encourage conversation.
He was most courteous to everyone, smiling and thanking them all.
She gave a mild answer in spite of his annoyance.
Allegiance ( Noun )
Members
of Parliament took the oath of allegiance
to the Queen.
Synonyms:
1.
Adherence
2. Constance
3. Devotion
4. Duty
5. Faithfulness
6. Fealty
7. Fidelity
8. Homage
9. Obedience
Contextual Examples:
The Gold leaf will adhere to any clean metal surface. We prefer Gold only for
its adherence.
She has played with great consistency
all season.
Her devotion to the job left her
with little free time.
Martial fidelity is not valued
as highly as it once was.
He describes his book as homage
to his father.
They attended the party more out of a sense of obligation than anything else.
Antonyms:
1.
Disloyalty
2. Faithfulness
3. Falseness
4. Inconstancy
5. Infidelity
6. Perfidy
7. Treachery
8. Treason
Contextual Examples:
He has been accused of disloyalty
to the party.
She tolerated her husband’s frequent infidelities.
In the second part of the drama he learns of Giovanni’s perfidy swears revenge.
In this country treachery and treason are considered criminal
offences ms:
1.
Brusque
2. Cold
3. Discourteous
4. Distant
5. Haughty
6. Ride
7. Surly
8. Unfriendly
9. Ungracious
10. Unpleasant
Contextual Examples:
His reply was typically brusque.
Here expression was one of haughty
contempt.
It is rude to interrupt when
somebody is speaking.
He was distinctly unfriendly
towards me.
It was ungracious of me not to
acknowledge your help.
Allure
( Verb )
Money allures all.
Synonyms:
1. Charm
2. Invite
3. Entice
4. Draw
5. Fascinate
6. Endear
Contextual Examples:
Her exuberant beauty can charm even the stoics.
There are occasions when the government invites
opposition parties to discuss important issues.
Unscrupulous and snit-social elements always entice criminals to commit
more crimes.
The thief was so much fascinated by the speech of the priest that he
gave up thieving and became his disciple.
The more we endear a child, the more it will become to obey us.
Antonyms:
1. Repulse
2. Rebuff
3. Reject
4. Repel
5. Deter
6. Check
Contextual Examples:
The very presence of the villain repulsed the good atmosphere of the
scene.
Rajesh rebuffed the satirical remark of the competitor about his
product.
Ram rejected the reconciliation offer of his supplier.
Similar poles of magnets repel each other.
The noisy atmosphere did not deter him from his studies.
The opposition forces tried to check his advance but he was too
determined to be eld back.
(
Adjective )
It can't be expected that
she should discuss her amorous matter with all of us.
Synonyms:
1. Affectionate
2. Amatory
3. Ardent
4. Attached
5. Doting
6. Enamored
7. Erotic
8. Fond
9. Impassioned
10. In love
11. Lovesick
12. Lustful
13. Passionate
14. Tender
15. Loving
Contextual Examples:
He is very affectionate towards his children.
She is enamored with the boy next door.
The photographs are profoundly erotic.
The children performed a short play watched by their fond parents.
She needs a lot of tender loving care.
Antonyms:
1. Aloof
2. Cold
3. Distant
4. Frigid
5. Frosty
6. Indifferent
7. Passionless
8. Stand-offish
9. Undemonstrative
10. Unfeeling
11. Unloving
Contextual Examples:
She kept herself aloof from her fellow students.
He seems distant until you get know him.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
She often appears cold and unfeeling.
rbitrary
(
Adjective )
Taking an arbitrary
decision will not boost your image.
Synonyms:
1. Capricious
2. Chance
3. Discretionary
4. Erratic
5. Fanciful
6. Inconsistent
7. Optional
8. Personal
9. Subjective
10. Unreasonable
11. Whimsical
12. Illogical
13. Irrational
Contextual Examples:
The scheme is not as fanciful
as it sounds.
Such behavior is inconsistent with her high-minded principles.
The CD-Player is an optional element in this car.
We will join you later. We have something personal to discuss first.
Our perception of things is often influenced by subjective factors such
as tiredness.
Much of his works have a whimsical sense of humor.
Antonyms:
1. Consistent
2. Judicious
3. Logical
4. Objective
5. Rational
6. Reasonable
7. Sensible
8. Sound
Contextual Examples:
You are not very consistent. First you condemn me then you praise me.
It is the only logical thing to do.
He finds to remain objective when it becomes a matter of his son.
No rational person would behave like this.
She is perfectly reasonable in her demand.
ugment
( Verb )
He augmented his
income by writing short stories.
ynonyms:
1. Add to
2. Amplify
3. Boost
4. Build up
5. Dilate
6. Enhance
7. Enlarge
8. Expand
9. Extend
10. Grow
11. Intensify
12. Magnify
13. Multiply
Contextual Examples:
Many new words have been added to this edition of the Dictionary.
He asked you to amplify your earlier statement.
The unexpected win helped to boost the team’s morale.
The pupils of your eyes get dilated when you enter a dark room.
The photograph is considerably enlarged.
The terrorists have intensified their bombing campaigns.
Antonyms:
1. Contract
2. Curtail
3. Cut down
4. Decrease
5. Diminish
6. Lessen
7. Lower
8. Reduce
9. Shrink
Contextual Examples:
Metals contract as they get cooler.
We must try to curtail our expenditure.
The Doctor told him to cut down his drinking.
Interest in this sport is steadily decreasing.
His strength has diminished over the years.
Baffle
( Verb )
His strange behavior baffled
all of us.
Synonyms:
1. Amaze
2. Astound
3. Bewilder
4. Confound
5. Confuse
6. Daze
7. Disconcert
8. Elude
9. Flummox
10. Mystify
11. Nonplus
12. Perplex
13. Stump
14. Stun
15. Balk
16. Defeat
17. Hinder
18. Thwart
19. Upset
20. Foil
Contextual Examples:
We were amazed by the change in his appearance.
They were astounded that any one could survive such a crush.
I am totally bewildered by the crossword clues.
The sudden rise in the edible items has confounded the city.
He was dazed for a moment by the
blow to his head.
I was disconcerted to find the other guests formally dressed.
Antonyms:
1. Clarify
2. Elucidate
3. Explain
4. Explicate
5. Interpret
6. Spell out
Contextual Examples:
I hope that what I say will clarify the situation.
The notes help to elucidate the difficult parts of the texts.
Please, explain why you are late.
She interpreted your silence as acceptance.
Could you spell that word out for me again?
anal
(
Adjective )
His talk was full of banal
remarks.
Synonyms:
1. Clichéd
2. Commonplace
3. Everyday
4. Hackneyed
5. Humdrum
6. Mundane
7. Ordinary
8. Pedestrian
9. State
10. Stereotyped
11. Tired
12. Trite
13. Vapid
14. Uninteresting
Contextual Examples:
In the words of the old cliché, I am over the moon.
Western clothes are now commonplace
in Beijing.
I lead a pretty mundane life – nothing interesting ever happens to me.
We were dressed up for the party but she was still in her ordinary
dress.
Antonyms:
1. Challenging
2. Distinctive
3. Fresh
4. Imaginative
5. Interesting
6. New
7. Novel
8. Original
9. Stimulating
10. Unique
11. Unusual
Contextual Examples:
He was dressed in the highly distinctive black and white coat.
Most of the original inhabitants have left for the main land.
This success stimulated him to ever greater efforts.
It is unusual for him to be so rude.
bashful.
( Adjective )
After we heard the news
about the failure, we were bashful.
Synonyms:
1. Abashed
2. Blushing
3. Confused
4. Coy
5. Diffident
6. Easily
7. Embarrassed
8. Overmodest
9. Reserved
10. Reticent
11. Sheepish
12. Shrinking
13. Timid
14. Timorous
Contextual Examples:
His boss’s criticism left him feeling rather abashed.
She blushed crimson with embarrassment when I kissed her.
Do not be so coy about your achievement.
I was embarrassed by his commends about my clothes.
He seemed strangely reticent about his past.
She came into the room looking rather sheepish.
Antonyms:
1. Aggressive
2. Arrogant
3. Bold
4. Brash
5. Conceited
6. Confident
7. Egoistic
8. Fearless
9. Forward
10. Immodest
11. Impudent
Contextual Examples:
A good sales man should be aggressive if he wants to succeed.
He has reputation for rudeness and intellectual arrogance.
I do not feel bold enough to ask for a pay increase.
Her brash and abrasive style made her unpopular.
I have always thought him to be egoistical and attention-seeking.
Blithe
(
Adjective )
Our excursion to the hill
station was blithe days for all of
us.
Synonyms
Careless
Casual
Indifferent
Nonchalant
Thoughtless
Untroubled
Animated
Buoyant
Carefree
Cheerful
Cheery
Debonair
Contextual Examples:
This may note obvious to the casual observer.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
I had rarely seen him so animated.
The raft would be more buoyant if it was less heavy.
Deepak strolled about, looking very debonair in his elegant new suit.
Antonyms
Concerned
Preoccupied
Thoughtful
Dejected
Depressed
Gloomy
Melancholy
Morose
Sad
Unhappy
Contextual Examples:
He didn’t seem in the least concerned for his safety.
She seemed preoccupied all the time I was talking to her.
Repeated failure had left them feeling very dejected.
He felt deeply depressed even suicidal at times.
What are you so gloomy about? Cheer up.
lunt
(
Adjective )
he blunt fact is that our soccer
team was defeated in the match.
Synonyms
Direct
Insensitive
Dull
Undiplomatic
Contextual
Examples:
The Politicians, being practical and realistic men, avoid direct confrontation
with their pponents.
This salesman is insensitive to the complaints of the customers.
The difficulty Deepak faced was the result of his undiplomatic handling of the
affairs n the beginning.
The debate in the council over the budget was rather dull and boring.
Antonyms
Diplomatic
Sensitive
Sharp
Sophisticated
ontextual Examples:
If we handle our affairs diplomatically there is no need for annoyance later.
He is too sensitive to remain in composure during controversies.
His reaction is too sharp to allow for healthy discussion on any disputed
subject.
Pankaj’s sophisticated manners win him acclamation everywhere.
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rusque
(
Adjective )
he brusque manner in which she delivered her speech in the opening ceremony poiled the joviality of the atmosphere.
Synonyms
Discourteous
Gruff
Cut
Abrupt
Contextual Examples:
Although he is an educated person, he is often discourteous to his elders.
The Sergeant always gave a gruff answer to the soldier’s questions.
The programme came to an abrupt end when the lights went off.
I was surprised at his curt reply.
Antonyms
Courteous
Smooth
Polite
Polished
Contextual Examples:
Remy was highly courteous to us when we visited him.
He was smooth and soft whenever we went to seek his favor for a party not so
well nown to him.
His polite behavior in fact greatly surprised us.
His behavior proved that he is a man of polished manners.
ajole
( Verb )
e had to cajole him out of going to USA for higher studies.
Synonyms
Inveigle
Beguile
Coax
Flatter
Blandish
Wheedle
Contextual Examples:
The smugglers managed
to inveigle their colleague from the clutches of the police omehow.
The innocent girl was
beguiled into thinking she could become a famous actress.
Smith coaxed his father to let him use his new car.
The servant flattered his master telling him he was a good writer.
Even her blandishments could not win him over.
Mother tried to wheedle father into going to the party.
Antonyms
Cool
Dampen
Flaunt
Dam
Dissuade
Contextual Examples:
Jane was in a high temper. It took me some time to cool him down.
I was in very high spirits. Maria has dampened these by asking for a loan.
The subordinate flouted the order of the manager.
The water of the river has been well dammed by this barrage project.
You should dissuade him from undertaking this risky project.
e maintains his state of celibacy
in order to become a Priest.
Synonyms:
Single
Singleness
Bachelorhood
Virginity
Blessed
Maidenhood
Chastity
Contextual
Examples:
There was not single evidence which could prove that he was guilty.
He had decided to get married because now he feels that his singleness
is too oring.
Hinduism lays great emphasis on bachelorhood of man and virginity
of woman.
A Yogi believes that he will live in a perpetual state of blessedness
after his communion with God.
India has lodged a strong protest against the chastity tests of Indian
women carried out by the British Government at
Heathrow Airport before allowing them entry into Britain.
Antonyms:
Engagement
Wedlock
Married state
Matrimony
Union
Nuptial tie
Contextual Examples:
Their engagement was announced in the local church.
In due course the two will enter into wedlock.
They will be called as being in a married state.
Their matrimony is attributed to a chance meeting in a tea party at a
common relation’s place.
Their union is likely to be very happy as their temperaments match very
well.
Choke
( Verb )
Her voice was choked
with sobs.
Synonyms:
Strangle
Suffocate
Smother
Stifle
Throttle
Contextual Examples:
The government’s monetary policy is
slowly strangling the economy.
The room was so suffocating that I could not stay there for even a
minute.
The Caravan was smothered in dust while passing through Rajasthan.
We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed.
The guards throttle the burglar with his bare hands.
Antonyms:
Oxygenate
Freshen
Ventilate
Air
Contextual Examples:
The patient was first oxygenated and then put on glucose.
A good clean will really freshen up the house.
This house is O.K. except for its ventilation.
We need fresh air to keep healthy.
Commemorate
( Verb )
Christmas commemorates
the birth of Christ.
Synonyms:
Celebrate
Honor
Immortalize
Keep
Memorialize
Pay tribute to
Recognize
Remember
Salute
Solemnize
Contextual
Examples:
Large crowds turned out to honor the winning team.
If your hands are cold, keep them in your
pocket.
Her colleagues paid tribute to her outstanding loyalty and commitment to
the firm.
I recognized him from the photograph you showed me.
Have you met my brother? Not as far as I remember.
Antonyms:
Disregard
Forget
Ignore
Omit
Overlook
Pass over
Take no notice of
Contextual Examples:
His argument completely disregards the facts.
I will never forget seeing my daughter sing in public for the first
time.
I said hello to her, but she ignored me completely.
Despite her qualifications she has been repeatedly overlooked for the
job.
They close to pass over her rude remarks.
Complacent-Adjective
(
Adjective )
With a complacent
smile, he sent us off to our native place.
Synonyms:
Content
Gratified
Pleased
Pleased
With oneself
Resting on one’s laurels
Satisfied self
Assured
Self-contented
Self satisfied
Serene
Smug
Unconcerned
Contextual Examples:
He is content to stay in his present job for the time being.
It is extremely gratified to see one’s effort rewards.
Your mother will be pleased with you for your brilliant result.
I felt quite satisfied with my day’s work.
Throughout the crisis she remain serene and in control.
Antonyms:
Discontent
Dissatisfied
Insecure
Troubled
Uneasy
Unsatisfied
Contextual Examples:
The strikes are a sign for growing discontent.
Many women feel dissatisfied with their appearance.
She feels very insecure about her marriage.
I had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well.
Concerted
(
Adjective )
The concerted action
taken by them produced the wanted results.
Synonyms:
Agreed upon
Collaborative
Combined
Coordinated
Joint
Planned
Prearranged
United
Contextual Examples:
Circumstances have combined to run our plans for holiday in a successful
manner.
The plan was not very will coordinated.
We should apply joint effort for upliftment of our nation.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Antonyms:
Disunited
Separate
Uncontrived
Uncooperative
Unplanned
Divided
Contextual Examples:
Opposing principles on passing the 30% reservation bill are threatening to disunite
the panty.
Separate sitting arrangements were made in the theatre for the VIP’s and
common people.
There was a lot of commotion in the hall as the function uncontrived.
The city is unplanned, so the drains overflowed and made the streets
dirty.
The general people were very uncooperative which created difficulties to
the police to find out the culprit.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Conscientious
(
Adjective )
What we lack now a days is conscientiousworker.
Synonyms:
Careful
Diligent
Faithful
Uncorrupt
Meticulous
Responsible
Contextual Examples:
We should the very careful while handling glass utensils as they are
easily breakable.
It is difficult to find an uncorrupt politician in our country.
The student must be faithful to their teachers.
She has done a meticulous and painstaking research on Golden Lagoons.
The company is proud of its diligent workers.
Antonyms:
Careless
Corrupt
Negligent
Slack
Profligate
Wicked
Vile
Contextual Examples:
Corruption is evident in every field of politics.
A number of corrupt officials have been dismissed from our Minister recently.
They were charged of profligate activities connected with selling
confidential information to foreigners.
The wicked persons could not conceal their evil designs for long.
Their vile habits gave way to the security of their service.
She is very careless about her dresses.
Considerate
(
Adjective )
It was considerate
of you not to play the piano while I
was having a sleep.
Synonyms:
Attentive
Careful
Reflective
Unselfish
Factful
Helpful
Thoughtful
Contextual Examples:
The students listened to the speech of the Principal attentively.
The Principal advised the students to be careful against mixing of
politics with education.
She refused their invitation firmly but tactfully.
Antonyms:
Rude
Heedless
Negligent
Contextual Examples:
The manner of his conversation with the boss was rather rude.
Rude behavior led to the rejection of his demand for promotion.
When an institution is heedless to the genuine demands of its staff, its
standard of teaching is bound to dwindle.
The teachers became negligent of their duties and concentrated on the
agitation for better salaries.
Contemptible
(
Adjective )
The manner in which he
treated all of us was
highly contemptible.
Synonyms:
Despicable
Paltry
Pitiful
Vile
Detestable
Execrable
Contextual Examples:
The attitude of some high caste members towards the scheduled castes is still despicable
and should be condemned by all sane people.
Vile attitude of some rich is still responsible for class divisions in
society.
The snobs in society look down at the poor with pitiful attitude.
Antonyms:
Respectable
Admirable
Excellent
Weighty
Grave
Important
Contextual Examples:
India has earned a respectable position among suppressed nations after
independence by her support to freedom movements in Asia and Africa.
The role played by Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter, Mrs. Indira Gandhi in
this country is admirable.
The Indian team played excellent cricket in the last international match.
Dainty
(
Adjective )
A dainty child got
the attention of all the people present
in the function.
Synonyms:
Delicate
Charming
Elegant
Exquisite
Fine
Graceful
Neat
Petite
Pretty
Choice
Delicious
Palatable
Savory
Choosy
Fastidious
Finial fancy
Sweetmeat
Tidbit
Contextual Examples:
Only a very delicate thermometer can measure such changes in
temperature.
She writes with great elegance and economy.
This is arguably the finest collection of paintings in Europe.
We managed to get the garden looking neat and tidy.
This dish is absolutely delicious with sour cream.
She is very choosy about whom she goes out with.
Antonyms:
Awkward
Clumsy
Coarse
Gauche
Inelegant
Maladroit
Uncouth
Ungainly
Contextual Examples:
The handle of this teapot has an awkward shape.
You clumsy oaf – that’s the second glass you’ve broken today.
A coarse, red-faced man yelled something across the road.
I find him terribly gauche.
Damp
(
Adjective )
Don’t sleep between damp
sheets.
Synonyms:
Clammy
Dark
Dewy
Dripping
Drizzly
Humid
Misty
Muggy
Sodden
Sopping
Vaporous
Wet
Allay
Check
Chill
Cool
Dash
Deaden
Dull
Reduce
Contextual
Examples:
He is far too dewy–eyed to succeed in business.
Her clothes were still dripping wet.
There was a hot and humid atmosphere in Kolkata.
My shoes are sodden from walking in the rain.
Your clothes are sopping.
Antonyms:
Arid
Dry
Watertight
Encouraging
Gee
Up
Hearten
Inspire
Contextual Examples:
Nothing grows in these arid conditions
Don’t use this door until the paint is dry.
This basement is totally watertight.
This year’s sales figures are very encouraging.
Denigrate
( Verb )
If you denigrate a
girl in this campus, it will be treated as a cognizant offence.
Synonyms:
Asperse
Belittle
Besmirch
Blacken
Calumniate
Decry
Defame
Disparage
Impugn
Malign
Revile
Slander
Vilify
Contextual Examples:
She felt belittled by her husband’s arrogant behavior
He decried her efforts as a waste
of time.
The article is an attempt to defame an honest man.
The government is regularly reviled for running down the welfare state.
She was vilified by the press for his unfashionable views.
Antonyms:
Acclaim
Admire
Approve
Cheer
Compliment
Eulogize
Extol
Honor
Laud
Praise
Take one’s hat off to
Contextual Examples:
It was acclaimed as a great invention.
Aren’t you going to admire my new hat?
The crowd cheered loudly as the Pope appeared.
She is always eulogizing her children’s achievements.
I must say I take my hat off to him. I never thought he would get into
the first team.
Depreciate
( Verb)
Shares of this company have depreciated last week.
Synonyms:
Decrease
Deflate
Devaluate
Lessen
Lower
Reduce
Denigrate
Deride
Detract
Ridicule
Scorn
Traduce
Underestimate
Contextual Examples:
The government has decreased
the size of grants.
His influence was already lessening.
She lowered herself slowly into a chair.
Giving up smoking reduces
the risk of heart disease.
The poor service detracted from my enjoyment of the evening.
The opposition ridiculed the government’s attempt to explain the
mistakes.
She did nothing to conceal his scorn for the others.
We underestimated the time it would take to get there.
Antonyms:
Add to
Appreciate
Augment
Enhance
Enlarge
Expand
Grow
Increase
Use
Admire
Cherish
Esteem
Like
Prize
Regard
Respect
Value
Contextual Examples:
Many words have been added to this edition of the Dictionary of Antonyms
and Synonyms.
You can’t appreciate foreign literature in translation.
Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance.
A tire expands when you pump air into it.
You must invest if you want your business to grow.
Children feel the need to be cherished.
Detrimental
(
Adjective )
He works long hours every day to the detrimental of his health.
Synonyms:
Adverse
Baleful
Damaging
Deleterious
Destructive
Disadvantages
Harmful
Inimical
Injurious
Mischievous
Pernicious
Prejudicial
Unfavorable
Contextual Examples:
The cuts will have an adverse effect on our research programme.
How damaging do you think this will be to the Congress Party?
Publication of the report might be harmful to the interest of the
company.
Their polices are inimical to national unity and harmony.
Present conditions are unfavorable for sailing.
Antonyms:
Advantageous
Beneficial
Efficacious
Favorable
Good
Helpful
Salutary
Contextual Examples:
The slump in the housing market is advantageous to home buyers.
Fresh air is beneficial to everybody.
She decided it would be more efficacious to remain silent.
The public reaction to the new text was generally favorable.
He is always very helpful to his mother.
The accident is a salutary reminder of the dangers of climbing.
Dissolve
( Verb )
Water dissolves salt.
Synonyms:
Divide
Disunite
Separate
Break up
Disperse
Part
Disconnect
Contextual Examples:
British followed the policy of divide and rule to continue their
occupation of the country.
It seems quite certain that Remy will separate from his father after his
marriage.
In modern society joint families have a tendency to break up into
smaller units.
The thunder–storm dispersed the picnickers.
If he joins the new office he will have to disconnect relations with his
present friends.
When the strings of the rope parted, the load fell to the ground.
Antonyms:
Unite
Combine
Concert
Join
Conjoin
Amalgamate
Connect
Contextual Examples:
The party is united behind its leader.
Let us combine our resources; if you want the firm to proper.
Unless we take concerted action, we cannot make our scheme a success.
I have joined the office as a chief editor.
Dogged
(
Adjective )
Her dogged tendency is the main reason for her success in this
international examination.
Synonyms:
Determined
Firm
Immovable
Indefatigable
Obstinate
Persevering
Persistent
Pertinacious
Resolute
Steadfast
Stubborn
Contextual
Examples:
I am determined to go to U.S.A for higher studies but at the mean time I
had to postpone due to severe accident of my mother.
He is a firm believer of socialism.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or lamp post.
Deepak is very obstinate in his views.
Despite persistent denials, the rumor continued to spread.
A few preserving climbers finally reached the top.
Antonyms:
Doubtful
Half-hearted
Hesitant
Irresolute
Undetermined
Unsteady
Contextual Examples:
It is extremely doubtful that anyone survived the explosion.
Being an introvert Ahmed made a half hearted attempt at conversation.
She is still unsteady on her feet after the illness.
Ebb
( Verb
)
After the accident in which he lost his left-arm, his fortunes began to ebb.
Synonyms:
Wane
Decline
Decay
Sink
Recede
Retire
Contextual
Examples:
High morals of the olden days are on the wane due to greater emphasis on
material aspects in modern life.
There is a decline in the real balanced values among the youth.
The patient has been decaying fast since he developed symptoms
of cancer.
Antonyms:
Flow
Increase
Abound
Swell
Contextual Examples:
There is an increased flow of water in this canal owing to recent rains.
He increased his speed to overtake the bus.
A number of criminal rackets abound in all metropolitan cities.
Emit
( Verb
)
A volcano emits smoke and ashes.
Synonyms:
Breathe forth
Cast out
Diffuse
Discharge
Eject
Emanate
Exhale
Exude
Give out
Give
Vent to
Issue
Radiate
Send forth
Send out
Throw out
Transmit
Contextual
Examples:
Social planning has led to greater equality and a more diffused
prosperity.
The accused man was found not guilty and hence discharged.
Police ejected a number of violent protesters from the Rallis ground.
Delicious smells are emanated from the kitchen.
We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
After a month, their food supplies gave out.
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the accident.
Antonyms:
Absorb
Assimilate
Consume
Devour
Digest
Drink in
Incorporate
Ingest
Receive
Soak up
Such up
Take in
Contextual Examples:
Aspirin is quickly absorbed by the body.
Children need to be given time to assimilate what they have been taught.
The fire quickly consumed the wooden hall.
In not time at all they had devoured the entire loaf.
He stood drinking in the beauty of the landscape.
Enmity
( Noun
)
Don’t be at enmity with your neighbors.
Synonyms:
Hostility
Hate
Discord
Animus
Rancor
Animosity
Antagonism
Contextual Examples:
Recent extremist activities in Jammu and Kashmir are designed to create an
atmosphere of hostility between India & Pakistan.
Some innocent persons have fallen victim to hostility with seeds of hate
and discord bred in their mind.
Certain forces outside India are jealous of India’s economic progress and have
fanned the spirit of antagonism by secret interference.
Antonyms:
Amity
Love
Harmony
Fellowship
Sympathy
Contextual Examples:
Recent cricket match has helped to increase the amity between India
& Pakistan to play cricket.
I love all my hobbies.
There is perfect harmony among the different communities of this state.
Enrage
( Verb
)
He was enraged by Raja’s stupidity.
Synonyms:
Anger
Madden
Incense
Infuriate
Contextual
Examples:
Anger is the enemy of success.
His rough behavior maddened me and I felt compelled to leave his
premises.
His illogical remarks infuriated me.
Antonyms:
Pacify
Mollify
Soothe
Tranquilize
Placate
Contextual Examples:
He was furious at first, but I managed to pacify him.
The new medicine soothed my nerves.
Calmpose is a kind of tablet that acts as a tranquillizer.
Evasion
( Noun
)
His answers
to my questions were all evasion.
Synonyms:
Quibble
Subterfuge
Prevarication
Excuse
Pretext
Contextual Examples:
I only have a few minor quibbles about your essay. Basically it’s very
good.
Why didn’t they tell us immediately instead of resorting to this subterfuge?
The robber used the ringing of the door bell as a pretext to the hold up
robbery.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Antonyms:
Refutation
Reply
Rejoinder
Response
Defence
Answer
Contextual Examples:
The minister’s prompt refutation of the allegations made by a Member of
Parliament saved the situation.
I am awaiting a reply to my letter from the authorities.
The opposition leader sent a rejoinder to the party in power on the
issue of opposition involvement in the spy episode.
Exertion
( Noun
)
Exertion of authority is not always wise. Persuasion is better.
Synonyms:
Energy
Strain
Effort
Stretch
Pull
Tug
Spurt
Struggle
Pain
Trouble
Endeavour
Contextual
Examples:
Einstein has proved that matter and energy are convertible into each
other.
I can realize your strain of working while suffering from a painful back
ailment.
In spite of his best efforts he could not win any prize.
He worked for six hours at a stretch.
The pull of current carried as downstream.
She gave her sister’s hair a sharp tug.
The
Red Cross endeavored to alleviate the suffering of mankind.
Fruits of one’s struggle are most enjoyable.
The President of the society has taken pains to save it from being wound
up.
We are having trouble with our new car.
Antonyms:
Rest
Repose
Peace
Tranquility
Idleness
Laziness
Lethargy
Contextual Examples:
I switched off the machine and it came to rest.
Her face is mirror of her sweet repose.
I have made peace with my boss by clarifying all the misunderstandings.
Laziness and lethargy makes man dull.
Extravagant
(
Adjective )
His extravagant tastes and habits explain why
he is always in debt.
Synonyms :
Unreasonable
Excessive
Immoderate
Inordinate
Spendthrift
Lavish
Profuse
Wasteful
Prodigal
Contextual Examples:
He is a spoiled son of a rich
father, unreasonable in demands and not amendable
to argument.
Government is trying its best to economize on wasteful
expenditure in day-to-day administration.
His excessive love for money was brought him
all these difficulties.
The
old man consumed an immoderate amount
of wine and fell asleep, never to rise.
Inordinate delay in finalization of minor
details can cause failure of the project.
He consumed his inherited wealth with too lavish a
hand.
The prodigal number of eggs laid by the
fish ensures the survival of the species.
They gave profuse thanks to the industrialist
for his contribution to the orphanage.
He is bit worried about his spendthrift
brother who squanders a fortune on each dress.
Antonyms:
Reasonable
Judicious
Moderate
Temperate
Economical
Provident
Thrifty
Sparing
Contextual Examples:
The price of these shoes seems reasonable.
We must make judicious use of our voting right.
The climate of Bombay is moderate throughout the year.
The girl is very thrifty, so many of her friends
dislike her.
An economic use of water and electricity
is required to get rid of water and power crisis in the cities.
Futile
(
Adjective )
All his attempts at last turned out to be futile.
Synonyms:
Abortive
Barren
Bootless
Empty
Forlorn
Fruitless
Hollow
In vain
Ineffectual
Profitless
Unproductive
Unsuccessful
Worthless
Useless
Trivial
Idle
Trifling
Unimportant
Contextual
Examples:
I was tired of their barren discussions.
It is not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
Empty houses quickly take on a forlorn look.
Our efforts to persuade her proved fruitless.
I topped the wall to see if it was hollow.
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him.
I displaced all the worthless furniture to the basement.
It is totally useless to persuade her, she is adamant and rude.
Antonyms:
Constructive
Effective
Fruitful
Profitable
Purposeful
Successful
Useful
Variable
Worthwhile
Important
Significant
Contextual Examples:
I’m trying to be constructive because I have less time to fulfill the
task.
Delhi government is trying to make the health service as effective as
possible.
She spent a very profitable afternoon in the library.
Young people’s energies should be directed towards more purposeful activities.
Gallant
(
Adjective )
He is very gallant at the ball.
Synonyms:
Bold
Brave
Courageous
Daring
Dashing
Heroic
Lion – hearted
Valiant
Valorous
August
Dignified
Glorious
Magnificent
Splendid
Contextual
Examples:
I don’t feel bold enough to ask for a pay increase.
It was brave of her to go into a burning house to rescue her child.
These women are resourceful and courageous.
Deepak has a daring personality. He always speaks the truth.
Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.
Soldiers always die a glorious death in the battlefield.
The bride looked simply magnificent in her wedding dress.
The hotel stands in splendid isolation surrounded by moorland.
Antonyms:
Cowardly
Fearful
Ignoble
Churlish
Discourteous
Ill-mannered
Impolite
Rude
Contextual Examples:
It was cowardly of you not to admit your mistake.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
It was discourteous of you to arrive late everyday.
It was ill-mannered of you not to thank her.
Some people think it is impolite to ask someone’s age.
It is rude to interrupt when somebody is speaking.
Genial
(
Adjective )
He is under the genial influence of good wine.
Synonyms:
Affable
Agreeable
Amiable
Cheerful
Cheery
Congenial
Convivial
Cordial
Easy – going
Enlivening
Friendly
Glad
Happy
Hearty
Jolly
Merry
Pleasant
Sunny
Warm
Contextual Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
I found him most agreeable at that moment.
Her parents seemed very amiable.
You are looking very cheerful today.
I think that this aspect of my job is particularly congenial.
People very often take advantages of her because of her easy going nature.
I am glad to hear he is feeling better.
I won’t be happy until I know she is happy.
Antonyms:
Cheerless
Coo
Discourteous
Frigid
Morose
Rude
Sardonic
Sullen
Unfriendly
Ungracious
Unpleasant
Contextual Examples :
It was discourteous of you to arrive late
daily.
Raja is a morose. He always behaves rudely to
elders.
It was rude of them not to phone and say
they would be late.
All my attempts to amuse the children were met with sullen scowls.
Grim
(
Adjective )
At last all our atruggle turned out to be mere grim moves.
Synonyms:
Cruel
Ferocious
Fierce
Formidable
Frightful
Ghastly
Grisly
Gruesome
Hard
Harsh
Horrible
Merciless
Ruthless
Severe
Sullen
Surly
Terrible
Contextual Examples:
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
The lion is a ferocious animal. It can kill you.
Damini was a formidable woman. No one dared to disagree with her.
Still now you can see a frightful prospect of nuclear war.
The grisly remains of my friend’s half eaten corpse are found on the
bank of the river.
We have to face up to the harsh realities of life.
Butchers are merciless. They kill animals.
Eidi Ameen was a ruthless dictator of Uganda.
Antonyms:
Amiable
Attractive
Benign
Cheerful
Easy
Genial
Gentle
Happy
Kind
Pleasant
Soft
Sympathetic
Contextual Examples:
Her parents seemed very amiable and gentle.
He is nice, but I don’t find him at all attractive physically.
Anita is a very pretty and cheerful girl.
It is easy to go downward in respect of upward.
The old man is very gentle and gorgeous
I am very happy to know that my father reached home safely.
Hamper
( Verb )
His walk is hampered by his heavy coat.
Synonyms :
Bind
Cramp
Curb
Encumber
Entangle
Fetter
Frustrate
Hamstring
Handicap
Impede
Obstruct
Prevent
Restrain
Thwart
Hold up
Contextual Examples:
They bound his legs together so that he could not escape.
All these difficulties cramped his progress.
Traveling is difficult when you are encumbered with two small children
and heavy suitcases.
Her long hair got entangled in the rose bush.
My little sister prevents me from doing my homework.
He attempted to frustrate his political opponents by denying then access
to the media.
Antonyms:
Aid
Assist
Host
Encourage
Expedite
Forward
Further
Help
Promote
Speed
Contextual Examples:
His absence aided the rebels to gain control over the city.
I always assist to my mother in cooking whenever I have time.
The parents encouraged their child to concentrate in studies.
We must all help each other in the time of need.
A training course was provided by this company that promotes better communication between employers and its
staff.
The drugs will help speed her recovery.
Imprudent
(
Adjective )
Is it not imprudent of you to marry when your salary is very low?
Synonyms:
Careless
Fool hardy
Foolish
Headless
Ill-advised
Ill-considered
Ill-judged
Improvident
Irresponsible
Rash
Reckless
Contextual Examples:
If you want to do well in your class you should not be careless in your
studies.
It was foolhardy of him to go swimming alone.
Deepak is not serious in his job. He is a headless man.
He was ill-advised to tell his manager that he is not the responsible
man for the damages.
It was irresponsible of you to leave the door unlocked.
It would be rash of them to make up their minds before they have heard all
the evidence.
Antonyms :
Careful
Cautions
Considerate
Discreet
Judicious
Polite
Provident
Prudent
Responsible
Wise
Contextual Examples:
Be careful of the dog, it sometimes bites the people.
It was considerate of you not to play
the piano while I was asleep.
I should make a few discreet inquiries about the firm before you sign
anything.
When the fight began he thought it polite to leave.
Some farmers had been provident in the good years but others were ruined
by the bad harvests.
Inclement
(
Adjective )
You should not go into sea in this inclement weather.
Synonyms:
Rough
Stormy
Rigorous
Severe
Harsh
Draconian
Unfavorable
Unpleasant
Contextual Examples:
His rough behavior repels many a good friend.
His speech was too stormy, the mob proceeded to the office of the
chairman to express their strong protest against the corrupt practices of the
officials.
The weather today is rather unfavorable
for playing tennis.
Antonyms:
Genial
Mild
Pleasant
Favorable
Balmy
Clement
Merciful
Contextual Examples:
Saurabh has a genial personality. He makes everybody a well-wisher.
Today the weather is mild enough to let us go on a picnic.
Her pleasant manners win everybody to her side.
Don’t go there until the situation becomes favorable.
Incur
( Verb )
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His way of living incurred a lot of expenses for us.
Synonyms:
Run
Meet
Bring
Danger
Blame
Expose
Gain
Contract
Induce
Contextual Examples:
Our company has incurred a loss of $ 5, 00, 00 this year.
The loss will have to be met by raising a new loan.
The commitment to import a new machine brings danger of further
temporary loss in the books of the company.
We cannot blame the management for this situation as the machine will
add to the profits in due course.
Antonyms:
Shun
Avoid
Escape
Defect
Contextual Examples:
We cannot shun new investments for the future property of the company.
We can not avoid new schemes of workers welfare.
The culprit escaped from the place of accident without being noticed.
Induce
( Verb
)
What induced you to do such a thing in your life?
Synonyms:
Impel
Convince
Instigate
Generate
Persuade
Cajole
Urge
Coax
Wheedle
Move
Contextual Examples:
Your role in the creation of the present circumstances in the company has impelled
me to demand your resignation.
She finally persuaded us that she was telling the truth.
She was cajoled into accepting a part in the play.
My father urged me to marry a man of his choice.
But I am not convinced.
Antonyms:
Hinder
Repel
Curb
Deter
Prevent
Restrain
Discourage
Subdue
Contextual Examples:
These new laws will hinder rather than promote prison reform.
He discouraged efficient supervisors by refusing due promotions.
Prevent water entry into your child’s ears for it will cause infections.
Jaundiced
(
Adjective )
Do not take a jaundiced view on this matter.
Synonyms:
Cynical
Preconceived
Skeptical
Bitter
Biased
Distorted
Envious
Hostile
Jealous
Partial
Prejudiced
Resentful
Spiteful
Suspicious
Contextual
Examples:
They have grown rather cynical about democracy.
He had no preconceived ideas about what careers his children should
follow.
I am rather skeptical about his change of winning, despite what the
papers say.
Failing the exam was a bitter experience to him.
He is clearly biased in the government’s favor.
She cast envious eyes on her sister’s dress.
Antonyms:
Credulous
Ingenuous
Naïve
Optimistic
Open-minded
Trusting
Unbiased
Contextual Examples:
Their approach to life is refreshingly naïve.
She is not optimistic about the outcome.
Madhu wished her parents more open – minded about his friends.
Sarita has a trusting nature. She never deceives anybody.
Jest
( Noun
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All his efforts have made him only a standing just.
Synonyms:
Fun
Joke
Jeer
Taunt
Amuse
Contextual Examples:
There is nothing to joke about the present hard financial position I am
in.
It took all the fun out of the occasion when we heard that you were ill.
Don’t jeer at my helplessness today. I may be a rich man tomorrow.
He has no right to taunt on my failure in business.
Antonyms:
Seriousness
Thoughtful
Earnest
Sober
Contextual Examples:
I can say with all the seriousness at my command that you can rise to
the top in business.
Deepak is quite thoughtful in his investments. No wonder they always
bear good dividend.
I am earnest in may endeavor to pass this examination.
My boss can maintain sober temperament under any circumstances or
situation.
Justify
( Verb
)
Nothing could justify your immodest behaviour in the
dinner party.
Synonyms:
Absolve
Defend
Clear
Explain
Perform
Contextual Examples:
After examining all evidence, the judge absolved the
accused of all charged.
The lawyer who defended the accused felt elated at the
judgment.
The accused explained the circumstances of his
involvement in detail.
Antonyms:
Condemn
Accuse
Censure
Blame
Denounce
Contextual Examples:
The
government strongly condemned the extremists for their
violent activities.
The opposition leaders accused the government of partiality
towards notable politicians.
The judge censured the prosecution for illegal
detention of the accused.
If you fail the exam you’ll only have yourself to blame.
Keen
(
Adjective )
That is a knife with a keen edge.
Synonyms:
Acute
Eager
Sharp
Shrewd
Penetrating
Contextual Examples:
Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
I am eager to take the medicine to reduce my pain.
The shears aren’t sharp enough to cut the grass.
Arun Kumar is a shrewd politician. He knows the art of diplomacy and
accurate judgment of human affairs.
Police inspector’s penetrating eyes observed the criminal with
professional thoroughness.
Antonyms:
Slow
Stupid
Bland
Languid
Dull
Indifferent
Contextual Examples:
He is a slow thinker, but a fast worker
Rajesh was stupid enough to miss the chance of an interview with the
president.
This cheese is too bland for my taste.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
Magnanimous-Adjective
(
Adjective )
Today many rich people turn out to be magnanimous.
Synonyms:
Beneficent
Big
Bountiful
Charitable
Free
Handsome
Kind
Noble
Beneficent
Selfless
Contextual
Examples:
All parents are beneficent to their children.
The bigger the crime the longer the jail sentence.
A bountiful supply of food has been sent to the earthquake victims by
the central government.
You should try to be more charitable to your neighbors.
After ten years in prison, he was free man again.
I would describe her as handsome rather than beautiful.
Would you be kind enough to help me?
Antonyms:
Miserly
Petty
Resentful
Selfish
Small
Unforgiving
Vindictive
Contextual Examples:
She can be extremely vindictive.
She felt angry and resentful at what had happened.
When you have children, you have to become less selfish.
Children learn better in small classes.
Unforgiving your children will spoil their lives.
Peevish
(
Adjective )
The peevish nature of this
politician is the biggest blocade for his progress.
Synonyms:
Acrimonious
Cantankerous
Captions
Childish
Churlish
Crusty
Fractions
Fretful
Ill-tempered
Petulant
Sulky
Sullen
Surly
Testy
Tetchy
Touchy
Contextual Examples:
The acrimonious dispute between two groups was settled peacefully.
His illness has made him increasingly cantankerous.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
She is ill-tempered so easily gets fraction.
A petulant and jealous wife always quarrels with her husband.
All my attempts to amuse the children were not with sullen scowls.
Antonyms:
Affable
Agreeable
Cheerful
Cheery
Easy-Going
Even – tempered
Genial
Good- natured
Happy
Merry
Pleasant
Sweet
Contextual Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
I was very happy to hear the news of winning our team.
She is very cheerful and agreeable by nature.
My mother doesn’t mind who comes to stay. She is very easy going.
The air was sweet with the scent of lilies.
Persistent
(
Adjective )
Persistent attacks of malayria resulted in his death.
Synonyms:
Ceaseless
Continuous
Unceasing
Unremitting
Contextual Examples:
It requires a ceaseless journey for three months by road to reach their destination.
It was through unceasing planning an effort that
he topped in the class.
They had to undertake a continuous journey for three days in order to
reach the destination.
Antonyms:
Occasional
Periodic
Inconstant
Changeable
Temporary
Contextual Examples:
It was one of the occasional chances that brought him to lime light.
Periodic checkup is always good for children.
Fever near the school final exams brought temporary set-backs in his
career.
Placid
(
Adjective )
Every thing is visible in this placid water.
Synonyms:
Calm
Collected
Composed
Cool
Even
Gently
Halcyon
Mild
Peaceful
Serene
Still
Tranquil
Undisturbed
Unexcitable
Untroubled
Contextual Examples:
The city is calm again after yesterday’s riots.
She always stags cool, calm and collected in a crisis.
This wince cellar stays at an even
temperature all year round.
He seems very meek and mild.
Though the India is a country of diverse religious communities, the feeling of
patriotism among the people makes India a peaceful country.
Throughout out the crisis she remained serene and in
control.
Please stand still while I take your photograph.
Antonyms:
Agitated
Disturbed
Emotional
Excitable
Impulsive
Passionate
Rough
Temperamental
Tempestuous
Contextual Examples:
She became very agitated and started shouting.
She teaches children who are emotionally disturbed.
People get very emotional about issues like animal
welfare.
The journey from Delhi to Mumbai was very excitable.
Precarious
(
Adjective )
You will make only a precarious living as an author.
Synonyms:
Doubtful
Dubious
Hairy
Hazardous
Insecure
Perilous
Risky
Shaky
Slippery
Touch and go
Tricky
Uncertain
Unreliable
Unsafe
Unstably
Contextual Examples:
I feel doubtful about whether to go or not.
I remain dubious about her motives.
Driving on icy roads can be pretty hairy.
The government has prohibited the import of hazardous chemical.
She feels very insecure about her marriage.
It is very risky to drive without driving license.
Her hands are shaky because, she is nervous.
Antonyms:
Certain
Dependable
Reliable
Safe
Secure
Stable
Steady
Contextual Examples:
One thing is certain that I am not coming.
My memory is not reliable these days due to prolong illness.
Will the car be safe outside?
She was happy and secure to know that her family loved & respected
her.
The patent’s condition is stable
out of danger.
Put Up
( Verb )
Are you going to put up for John again?
Synonyms:
Accommodate
Construct
Erect
Entertain
Present
Raise
Float
Nominate
Propose
Put forward
Recommended
Instigate
Prompt
Endure
Contextual Examples:
The hotel can accommodate
up to 500 guests.
Delhi government has constructed many fly-overs.
They are planning to demolish the house next door and erect a block of
flats in its place.
Could you entertain the children for an hour while I make supper?
He endured three years in prison for his religious beliefs.
The police have instigated an official enquiry in to the incident.
Antonyms:
Demolish
Destroy
Flatten
Knockdown
Level
Pull down
Raze
Object to
Oppose
Protest
Stand against
Reject
Contextual Examples:
The earthquake demolished many buildings in the
city.
They have destroyed all the evidences.
Several buildings had been flattened in the blast.
The old houses are going to be knocked down.
The ground should be leveled before you plant flowers.
During the war all the villagers were razed to the ground.
Queer
( Adjective
)
His queer way of talking attracted all of us.
Synonyms:
Eccentric
Abnormal
Strange
Odd
Curious
Peculiar
Extraordinary
Unusual
Singular
Fantastic
Contextual Examples:
The old lady is becoming very eccentric. She loses temper on minor issues.
He would be an abnormal boy if he did not want to run about and play at
this carefree age.
It feels strange to be visiting the place again after all these years.
The Giraffe is an odd-looking animal.
She had a curious way of expressing herself.
The tribes have peculiar customs of marriage.
It seems quite extraordinary that the Prime Minister can claim these figures as a triumph.
A singular glow came from the unidentified flying object.
Rains in January are unusual in northern India.
The story of “Sindbad, the Sailor” is a fantastic one.
Antonyms:
Ordinary
Habitual
Everyday
Normal
Common
Usual
Commonplace
Contextual Examples:
Deepak has ordinary average habits. But he has a sterling character.
Danny is a habitual drunkard.
He drinks alcohol everyday.
Joseph has a normal habit of going for walk every morning.
Morning walk is a common feature among both the old and the young in our
locality.
Rash
(
Adjective )
We do not need a rash young man.
Synonyms:
Hasty
Venturesome
Foolhardy
Indiscretions
Reckless
Precipitate
Incaution
Contextual Examples:
Manu always repents for his hasty decisions.
Deepak has been challenged several times for his reckless driving.
The oppressive measures adopted by the British
Government in early 20th century precipitated our freedom movement.
The indiscreet remark could ruin the whole plan.
The truck driver was incautious in driving at the curve. No wonder he
ran into a car coming from the opposite
direction.
It was foolhardy of him to go swimming alone.
Antonyms:
Careful
Wary
Discreet
Canny
Prudent
Considered
Cautions
Contextual Examples:
I am very careful in my driving at the hilly area.
You should be wary of trusting someone like that.
The court is expected to take discreet judgment on vital matters.
Ravinder is cautions in his business dealings. He checks twice before he
signs an
Recalcitrant
(
Adjective )
The recalcitrant tendency of the workers
resulted in loss of job for many workers.
Synonyms:
Contrary
Defiant
Insubordinate
Intractable
Obstinate
Refractory
Stubborn
Uncontrollable
Unmanageable
Unruly
Unwilling
Wayward
Willful
Contextual Examples:
The results were contrary to all expectation.
The child is a defiant. He does not obey his parents.
I was in my childhood very disobedient to my
father.
The obstinate and stubborn old man refused to go to hospital.
The public are usually unwilling to accept change.
Antonyms:
Amenable
Complaint
Docile
Obedient
Submissive
Contextual Examples:
I find him very amenable to reason.
The government, complaint as ever, gave in to their
demands.
Reluctant
(
Adjective )
He seemed reluctant to help us now.
Synonyms:
Unwilling
Averse
Slow
Opposed
Indisposed
Backward
Contextual Examples:
He was unwilling to be transferred to Mumbai but his boss did
not consider his protest.
He seems to be averse to hard work.
My tenant’s rent payments are always slow.
She seems violently opposed to your going abroad.
The master was indisposed to give him permission.
He is a little backward in his studies.
Antonyms:
Desirous
Inclined
Willing
Eager
Disposed
Favorable
Contextual Examples:
John is desirous of going to the United States for higher studies in computer
programming.
We can go for a walk, if you feel so inclined.
He is eager to return to India after higher studies as a big boss.
He has disposed of his guests with great difficulty.
His interview has been favorable but the result would be known after a
month.
Rot
( Verb
)
One of the pieces had rotted off.
Synonyms:
Decay
Corrode
Faster
Perish
Decompose
Putrefy
Contextual Examples:
The matter over and under the ground decays
in due course to become fossils.
The earthquake left a number of bodies under the debris found decomposed
on digging.
One could smell the stink of putrefied junk months after the earthquake.
Antonyms:
Flourish
Bloom
Expend
Flower
Increase
Grow
Contextual Examples:
During the rainy season green plants get flourished.
The flowers bloom in the spring season.
Vegetation grows profusely in tropical countries.
Scatter
( Verb
)
The police scattered the crowd.
Synonyms:
Sprinkle
Disperse
Spread
Broadcast
Propagate
Dissipate
Distribute
Disseminate
Contextual Examples:
The people who believe that man becomes pious by sprinkling holy water
on him are great frauds and fakes.
The class dispersed as soon as the bell rang.
The news of the Indian Gandhi’s assassination spread like wild fire.
The special election broadcast will take
place on the local station at eight every evening for
twenty days before the date of election.
The missionaries propagated the teachings of Christianity throughout the
island by establishing educational institutions.
The fog dissipated when the sun came out.
Plato’s philosophy has been well disseminated throughout the western
world.
The postal department distributes the mail by Pin code.
Antonyms:
Hoard
Gather
Store
Collect
Amass
Pick
Garner
Accumulate
Contextual Examples:
The black market makes money by boarding scarce products and essential
commodities.
We are used to celebrate musical evenings with the whole family gathered round
the piano.
We need to accumulate enough evidence to ensure his conviction.
The little girl picks flowers in the garden for making garlands.
Shoddy
(
Adjective )
His book is nothing, but a shoddy piece of work.
Synonyms:
Cheap
Junky
Poor
Rubbishy
Second
Rate
Slipshod
Tacky
Tatty
Tawdry
Trashy
Contextual Examples:
Their woolen clothes are cheap in quality.
Rajeev’s poor performance in the examination made his parents upset.
The rubbish T.V. serial bored me badly.
You are too slipshod in your presentation.
Antonyms:
Accurate
Careful
Craftsman – like
Excellent
Fine
First – rate
Meticulous
Quality
Superlative
Well-made
Contextual Examples:
He is very accurate in mathematics.
You should be careful lifting glass vase, it may fall.
She speaks excellent French.
This earthen pot was well-made.
These fine clothes are imported from America.
Slick
(
Adjective )
The roads were slick with wet mud.
Synonyms:
Glib
Meretricious
Plausible
Polished
Smooth
Sophisticated
Adroit
Deft
Dexterous
Professional
Sharp
Skillful
Contextual Examples:
She could find no plausible explanation for the disappearance of my car from
my shed.
She succeeded by a combination of adroit diplomacy and sheer good luck.
With deft fingers she untangled the wire.
The doctor was accused of professional misconduct.
The shears are not sharp enough to cut the grass.
Marble is so smooth to touch.
Antonyms:
Amateurish
Clumsy
Crude
Inexpert
Unaccomplished
Unpolished
Unprofessional
Contextual Examples:
Detectives described the burglary as crude and amateurish.
Walking in these clumsy shoes is very difficult for him.
He was dismissed for unprofessional conduct.
The company appointed few unskilled workers.
Soothe
( Verb
)
It is difficult to soothe a crying baby.
Synonyms:
Palliate
Alleviate
Ease
Appease
Solace
Assuage
Calm
Deaden
Tranquillize
Contextual Examples:
The announcement of financial assistance has palliated
the victims of the earthquake.
The 20-point programme of the Prime Minister has alleviated the living
condition of the poorest of the poor in many parts of the
country.
The banking
institutions are helping to ease the financial handicaps of the
farmers.
Land reforms are designed to appease the more restive of the farmers.
Today’s rains have provided great solace to the draught ridden parts of
the region.
Antonyms:
Irritate
Nettle
Inflame
Agitate
Animate
Excite
Stimulate
Exasperate
Enrage
Contextual Examples:
The sulky weather today is rather irritating.
The trade union has nettled the workers to resort to a pen-down strike.
The union’s leaders have been warned against inflaming the workers
against the company.
The workers are planning to agitate for an increase in their wages.
Modern dress fashions which are marked by nudity tend to animate
violence and crime among the youth.
Sordid
(
Adjective )
In India, still many people live in sordid poverty.
Synonyms:
Dirty
Filthy
Foul
Seamy
Sleazy
Skimpy
Squalid
Wretched
Debauched
Degraded
Low
Shabby
Shameful
Vicious
Vile
Malicious
Selfish
Contextual Examples:
Dirty water is not fit for drinking.
Don’t use filthy languages while talking to your elders.
I have had a foul work to do today.
The water level in the reservoir was very low after the long draught.
You look pretty shabby in these clothes.
It is shameful of you to deceive your teacher.
Antonyms:
Clean
Fresh
Pure
Spotless
Unblemished
Decent
Honorable
Noble
Pure
Upright
Contextual Examples:
The water is clean. You can drink it.
Fresh air blows in the morning. So you should go for walk.
Pure milk is not available here.
His spotless character helps him to win the election.
She was admired for her decent manner.
Spiteful
(
Adjective )
When our neighbors let their radio blare, our days are spiteful moments.
Synonyms:
Rancorous
Malevolent
Venomous
Vindictive
Malignant
Malicious
Contextual Examples:
Only constructive use of scientific advancement can bring about a society in
which rancorous behavior of individuals which sets the individuals
against each other or in conflicting groups, can be ended.
The malignant attitude of nations
against each other can be ended only by bringing about a classless society in
which the interests of individuals cease to clash but
are reconciled in the framework of a peaceful united mankind.
Nationalism and narrow patriotism are concepts which lead to the propagation of
malicious propaganda that divides the worlds into conflicting groups and
races.
Antonyms:
Benign
Beneficent
Benevolent
Benignant
Contextual Examples:
Educational systems in different countries should teach international
citizenship to the students as a compulsory subject from the early age so as to
make all humans and individuals develop a benign attitude.
Only a universal spirit of benignity can make everyone work for the beneficent
functioning of a new world order of peace and mutual cooperation.
If the world’s newly attained knowledge in sciences and humanities could be
applied in full force, the universal feeling of benignancy would make
the world live in peace, amity and prosperity.
Spontaneous
(
Adjective )
He made a spontaneous offer of help to us.
Synonyms:
Extempore
Free
Impromptu
Impulsive
Instinctive
Natural
Unbidden
Uncompelled
Unforced
Unprompted
Voluntary
Willing
Contextual Examples:
His extempore speech was admired by the audience.
After ten years imprisonment he was free again.
Earthquake and flood are natural calamities.
The firm went into voluntary liquidation.
Are you willing to accept responsibility?
Antonyms:
Arranged
Calculated
Contrived
Deliberate
Forced
Mannered
Orchestrated
Planned
Premeditated
Preplanned
Contextual Examples:
It is a calculated risk to break your leg when you fell from the tree on
the ground.
It is obviously a contrived incident to mislead the newspapers.
The deliberate killing of innocent civilians is the motto of terrorists.
I found this reasoning rather forced.
The attack was clearly premeditated by the terrorist.
Stiff
(
Adjective )
She was scared stiff.
Synonyms:
Brittle
Firm
Hard
Rigid
Solid
Taunt
Tense
Tight
Clumsy
Crude
Arduous
Formidable
Tough
Cruel
Drastic
Extreme
Strong
Contextual Examples:
Non-metals are brittle. They can break when hammered.
We have no firm evidence.
Finding the right person for a job can be hard work.
She sat in her chair rigid and strong.
Metals are solid and heavy due to their low level of inter molecular
space.
The cap of
this bottle is very tight. It is very difficult to loose it.
A formidable task lies ahead of us.
Antonyms:
Ductile
Elastic
Flexible
Pliable
Plaint
Limber
Supple
Casual
Easy
Informal
Natural
Relaxed
Spontaneous
Contextual Examples:
Metals are ductile. You can make wire from it.
Rubber is elastic. It can spread when pulled.
You should be flexible in your attitude and ideas.
I do a few exercises to limber up before a running-race.
Moisturizing cream keeps your skin soft and supple.
It is easy to drive in a free road rather than in a crowded one.
Now I feel relaxed after completing the tedious job.
It is only natural to worry about your children.
Stimulate
( Verb
)
He stimulated his son to make greater efforts.
Synonyms:
Instigate
Whet
Purr
Inflame
Inspirit
Good
Provoked
Incite
Motivate
Contextual Examples:
The police have instigated an official enquiry into the incident.
Attendance of public meetings held by the Arya Samaj at the local hall has
always whetted my thoughts about society and humanity.
The purr of our pet dog is highly amusing though it disturbs when I am
studying.
The union leader inflamed the workers against the managements.
He goaded them to go on a week long strike to press for demand for
reduction in tuition fees and hostel rent.
Our teacher motivated us properly to score high marks in this
international exam.
Antonyms:
Prevent
Hinder
Deter
Dissuade
Contextual Examples:
Nowadays the parents cannot prevent children
from doing what they like.
More freedom to children need not necessarily hinder their progress
provided they get nice educational facilities.
Enforcement of strict discipline does not deter children from going
wrong if their minds are not put on the right track by their own free will.
The processes of guidance to children should not include dissuasion but
indirect discouragement of wrong deeds.
Taciturn
(
Adjective )
He is taciturn to talk in front of a large audience.
Synonyms:
Mute
Quiet
Reserved
Reticent
Silent
Tight – lipped
Unforth coming
Withdrawn
Contextual Examples:
She remains mute all the time in prayer meeting.
Please can you keep the children quit while I am on the phone?
She is reserved by nature. She
prefers to say alone.
He seemed strangely reticent about his past.
There are several questions I wanted to ask but I kept silent.
Antonyms:
Chatty
Communicative
Forth coming
Garrulous
Loquacious
Open
Outgoing
Sociable
Talkative
Verbose
Voluble
Wordy
Contextual Examples:
This small kid is very chatty. He always speaks something or the other.
I don’t find Sandeep very communicative. He is reserved.
He always becomes garrulous after a few glasses of wine.
Indian women are loquacious by nature.
He has an open heart, he doesn’t hide anything form his friends.
Deepak has never really been the sociable type.
What’s wrong with you? You are not talkative this evening.
Tact
( Noun )
This site in general and this page on Tact-Noun in particular will
certainly help the visitors to increase their knowledge of vocabulary in an
exhaustive way. Whilst browsing through this list, at one full swoop you will
pick up many words with the same or a related and the opposite meaning.
Have great tact in dealing with people.
Synonyms:
Finesse
Diplomacy
Adroitness
Finesse
Discretion
Skill
Cleverness
Consideration
Contextual Examples:
Thomson deserves to be a diplomat. He has a needed finesse.
She acted with considerable discretion.
Conversational skill is by itself a rare qualification.
It is only his cleverness that has saved him from death and destruction.
My application for import licence is
receiving due consideration in the commerce ministry.
Antonyms:
Discourtesy
Frankness
Awkward
Clumsy
Gauche
Untoward
Roughness
Bluntness
Simplicity
Contextual Examples:
Discourtesy is the enemy of civilization and culture.
Frankness means being fearless and straight forward not blunt and rude.
He is a capable person, well-skilled in his job but his roughness of a
rustic nature devalues his achievements.
His bluntness has made enemies of many friends.
He was deprived of his legal right just because of his over simplicity.
Terse
(
Adjective )
He made a terse talk about the policy of this company.
Synonyms:
Neat
Short
Succinct
Laconic
Compact
Summary
Sententious
Condensed
Contextual Examples:
We managed to get the garden looking neat and tidy.
I telephoned Mary a few minutes ago. It was a lively short conversation I will
always remember.
His replies were to the point and succinct.
This description of the happenings at the airport is too laconic. Will
you mind giving me more details?
This is a compact, handy dictionary of synonyms and
antonyms perfectly illustrated with the usage of words.
It helps in the making of summary of long passage by expanding your
vocabulary.
The ideas contained in this book are sententious and condensed.
Antonyms:
Diffuse
Circumlocutory
Confused
Discursive
Rambling
Verbose
Lengthy
Wordy
Contextual Examples:
This is story is a diffused version of a little incident. It
teaches the art of expanding ideas and expressions.
Huxley’s book is verbose yet interesting.
Some of Thomas Harry’s stories are unnecessarily lengthy.
It is desirable to avoid wordy letters. Brevity in correspondence pays.
Ugly
(
Adjective )
The news in todays newspaper is ugly.
Synonyms:
Homely
Distasteful
Frightful
Hideous
Repugnant
Terrible
Baleful
Menacing
Evil
Dark
Nasty
Spiteful
Sullen
Plain
Unattractive
Unsightly
Contextual Examples:
Rita is healthy but a homely type of beauty.
She has plain features, not so beautiful.
I find his use of bad language extremely distasteful.
It’s rather dark in here – can we have the lights on.
Ameeta is rather unattractive. She had odd features, no good figure, emaciated cheeks.
Some people call her unsightly. She repels charming boys.
Antonyms:
Attractive
Beautiful
Cute
Gorgeous
Handsome
Lovely
Pretty
Pleasant
Agreeable
Charming
Contextual Examples:
Sophia is a very attractive young lady.
Nancy has a beautiful face, knows manners, has sharp features, a stub
nose, a resounding voice. She can be called a real charming person and
will have all the virtues of an ideal lady.
She is pretty much to be the cynosure of our class.
Uphold
( Verb )
I cannot uphold such a conduct.
Synonyms:
Champion
Back
Support
Maintain
Defend
Sustain
Contextual Examples:
India has always championed the case of the poor countries at all
international forums.
The Congress Party sponsors and backs such candidates in elections who stand for the upliftment of the poor.
I supported the Court which maintained the judgment of the high
court on the issue of
property rights of individuals in the country.
The Prime Minister Claims can defend themselves adequately against any
foreign attack.
Antonyms:
Betray
Drop
Destroy
Demolish
Destruct
Contextual Examples:
Never betray your friend for a temporary benefit.
Drop bad habits in your day-to-day life.
It is good to destroy evil thoughts from your mind.
The building is demolished by bomb blast.
Upset
( Verb )
The cat has upset its saucer of milk.
Synonyms:
Disturb
Disorder
Spoil
Agitate
Dismay
Grieve
Perturb
Trouble
Disconcert
Disrupt
Contextual Examples:
My present arrangements are too good to be disturbed.
The withdrawal of your support can disconnect all your political
friends.
The earthquake disrupted the life of the city for decades.
Antonyms:
Soothe
Calm
Relieve
Relax
Contextual Examples:
Indian classical music greatly soothes
my tired nerves.
The daily prayer every morning helps to calm our day-to-day life.
The new drug relieved me of my pain.
A brief nap in the after noon relaxes me for hours.
Vehement
(
Adjective )
He is man of vehement desires.
Synonyms:
Ardent
Emphatic
Fervent
Forceful
Eager
Earnest
Passionate
Contextual Examples:
I am eager to join your club but you must accept my subscription in
installments.
I earnestly request you to accept my application for membership of the
club.
He was most emphatic that I go with him
I am passionately in love with the billiards game practiced in your
club.
Antonyms:
Feeble
Mild
Affected
Cool
Moderate
Apathetic
Calm
Contextual Examples:
My desire to join your club is feeble.
The city is calm again after yesterday’s riot.
His application is, therefore, coined in mild language.
You club has now a reputation which is adversely affected by the haughty
behavior of the richer members.
Void
(
Adjective )
The agreement, not being signed, is null and void.
Synonyms:
Abolish
Negate
Nullify
Cancel
Repeal
Revoke
Contextual Examples:
The system of Sati was abolished among the Hindus in the 19th century
with the efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
The role of money in elections more
or less negates the functioning of democracy in India.
Corruption in bureaucracy also nullifies some of the good points of
democracy. It fails to cancel the creation of black money by
businessmen.
Antonyms:
Establish
Endorse
Legalize
Permit
Renew
Uphold
Contextual Examples:
The public sector was first established on an ambitious scale in the
second plan.
The president has endorsed the anti-defection bill and it has since
become law.
Men of the new economic reforms are designed to legalize the black
money.
I have obtained an all-India permit for my new deluxe tourist bus.
I have renewed the license of my old car.
Vulgar
( Adjective
)
His vulgar display of riches repelled him from his friends.
Synonyms:
Coarse
Crude
Dirty
Impolite
Indecent
Rude
Nasty
Gaudy
Gross
Obscene
Contextual Examples:
This is very coarse cloth material. I want
a softer one.
His crude behavior compelled me to slap him on the face.
His way of talking to his elders is positively indecent.
My gross income exceeds the net income by over 25%
This film has a few obscene shots.
Antonyms:
Exquisite
Polite
Aristocratic
Elegant
Genteel
Refined
Polished
Contextual Examples:
This is an exquisite design suiting my taste.
He is polite salesman. Let us give him some business.
I want refined coconut oil, not the unclean crude like this one.
Wilson has polished manners. No wonder he makes friends in no time.
Wicked
(
Adjective )
It was wicked of you to torment the poor cat.
Synonyms:
Iniquitous
Criminal
Vile
Villainous
Corrupt
Evil
Immoral
Bad
Heinous
Sinful
Contextual Examples:
Socio – economic system in India continues to be iniquitous as there is
not linking of maximum and minimum incomes and wealth by a just ratio.
The criminal activities of the rich go unspotted owing to corruption
at high levels.
The vile deeds of the black – marketers are keeping the poor people half
starved.
The beaurocrats are playing their villainous role in keeping the social
order as unjust.
Antonyms:
Virtuous
Benevolent
Ethical
Honorable
Noble
Incorrupt
Chaste
Moral
Upright
Contextual Examples:
The virtuous deeds of the brave inspire the young.
Its behavior has not been strictly ethical.
However incorrupt the political leadership, it has so far not succeeded in chastening
the government officials to any moral or upright ideals
Wisdom
( Noun
)
The wisdom of our ancestors is amazing.
Synonyms:
Knowledge
Intelligence
Discretion
Sense
Learning
Erudition
Discernment
Sagacity
Prudence
Contextual Examples:
My knowledge of Biology is very much limited.
The UPSC nowadays tests the intelligence of candidates to various
competitive examinations by putting multiple – choice questions.
Wise people use discretion in their vocabulary while speaking to men of
culture.
My sense of hearing has been weakened by the noisy atmosphere in my
factory.
I am learning to write commercial letters.
The judge uses erudition and discernment while delivering his judgment.
The official used his power with sagacity and prudence. Hence he
earned the reputation of an ideal civil servant.
Antonyms:
Stupidity
Absurdity
Idiocy
Nonsense
Ignorance
Silly
Contextual Examples:
Stupidity is an innate trait of a person. It is not based on lack of
knowledge of languages or academics.
Now please stop these nonsense talks. I am tired of hearing.
Ignorance of law is no excuse for committing a crime.
Marx’s ideas were initially regarded as silly by just intellectuals but
in due course they were supported by an ever increasing number of political
thinkers of the times.
It was very late when I realized the absurdity of the situation.
Xanthic
(
Adjective )
The xanthic nature of this flower attracted all the children.
Synonyms:
Light – skinned
Golden – haired
Yellow – haired
Fair – haired
Blonde
Fair
Contextual Examples:
The Europeans are a light – skinned race.
She is a golden – haired blonde from Switzerland.
Some of the females in Australia and New Zealand are yellow haired. This
is again a physical phenomenon.
Antonyms:
Brown
Black
Wheatish
Skinned
Contextual Examples:
Mary has matching brown eyes and hair.
The original residents of Africa have a black skin.
Most Indians have a wheatish complexion.
Some people are thick skinned. They do not react to the indignities
perpetrated on them.
Xanthous
(
Adjective )
The xanthous nature of this flower attracted all the children.
Synonyms:
Light – skinned
Golden – haired
Yellow – haired
Fair – haired
Blonde
Fair
Contextual Examples:
The Europeans are a light – skinned race.
She is a golden – haired blonde from Switzerland.
Some of the females in Australia and New Zealand are yellow haired. This
is again a physical phenomenon.
Antonyms:
Brown
Black
Wheatish
Skinned
Contextual Examples:
Mary has matching brown eyes and hair.
The original residents of Africa have a black skin.
Most Indians have a wheatish complexion.
Some people are thick skinned. They do not react to the indignities
perpetrated on them.
Yoke
( Noun )
In this film, the HERO did his best to break the yoke of the tyrant.
Synonyms:
Link
Connect
Harness
Couple
String
Contextual Examples:
India has broken the link of imperialism with Britain, though she
continues its link with the Common Wealth Countries as a full fledged member.
The two towns are connected by an excellent bus service.
There are two parts of this machine come into operation when coupled.
There is no string attached to the foreign aid coming to India.
Antonyms:
Release
Divorce
Abandon
Disconnect
Contextual Examples:
The government released all political prisoners after attaining
independence.
The question of political system prevailing in a country cannot be divorced from
foreign relations.
Samson and Lucy have agreed to divorce each other on certain mutually
settled terms.
I have abandoned the idea of marriage for the time being.
Zest
( Noun )
He entered into our plan with zest.
Synonyms:
Enjoyment
Gusto
Relish
Charm
Pungency
Taste
Delectation
Contextual Examples:
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in studies now a day.
His mind was filled with delectation after receiving the news of his
niece’s arrival.
Adventurous books suits my taste.
The garden is full of charm.
I don’t relish the prospect of coming to office on Sundays.
Antonyms:
Abhorrence
Apathy
Indifference
Lack of enthusiasm
Weariness
Loathing
Distaste
Disinclination
Aversion
Contextual Examples:
She has strong abhorrence for racism.
There is a lack of enthusiasm among the players as on other days play
made them lethargic.
He had an aversion to playing hockey.
His indifferent towards my feelings frustrated me.
I have distaste for politics.
There was a general disinclination to return home after the movie late
at night.
Neglect
( Noun )
Do not neglect writing to your mother.
Synonyms:
Carelessness
Neglectfulness
Negligence
Omission
Oversight
Slight
Scorn
Slackness
Inadvertence
Heedlessness
Default
Failure
Disregard
Disrespect
Error
Contextual Examples:
Saurabh’s carelessness will cause him great loss one day.
His boss scolded him for his neglectfulness.
The employees took full advantage of negligence of the boss.
The accountant was regretful of his omissions and errors.
The boatman scorned his son for his perpetual fear of peddling in the
sea.
The slackness of the worker irritated the boss.
The father was worried about the heedlessness of his son for studies.
I am confident he will not default in repaying your loan.
One should not be disappointed on failures, as they ultimately lead to
success in life.
The king disregarded the counsel of his minister and waged the war.
He married a poor girl disrespecting the wishes of his parents.
Antonyms:
Care
Attention
Observation
Adventure
Heed
Contextual Examples:
If you care for others, others will certainly care for you.
I drew the attention of the Minister to the sources of corruption in his
Ministry.
The Minister heeded my observations while drafting his proposals
for eradication of corrupt practices.
My new scheme is an adventure in the country’s economy.
Notion
( Noun
)
I have no notion of what he means.
Synonyms:
Conception
Impression
Imagination
Opinion
Doctrine
Belief
Supposition
Thought
Contextual Examples:
The architect’s conception of the building was a glass sky-scrapper.
He imbibed a deep impression of the Taj’s lovely moonlight beauty when
he viewed it for the first time.
With a little imagination we should be able to find a solution to this
vexed problem.
His teacher has a very high opinion about Pankaj
Progress has swept many of the old doctrines away.
His firm belief in God helps him overcome all difficulties in life.
He acted on the supposition that the public would applaud his political
maneuvers.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Antonyms:
Truth
Reality
Fact
Variety
Actuality
Contextual Examples:
Truth always triumphs; falsehood never pays.
Terrorism has of late become one of the menacing realities round the
world.
The fact of poverty in the developing countries continues to persist.
There is a great variety of religions in India, Hinduism, Islam,
Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism etc.
The actuality of divisive tendencies in the Indian social firmament
cannot be denied.
Obdurate
(
Adjective )
His obdurate nature resulted in loss of his job.
Synonyms:
Adamant
Dogged
Firm
Fixed
Hard
Hard–hearted
Immovable
Inexorable
Inflexible
Obstinate
Relentless
Unending
Inexpressible
Contextual Examples:
She was quite adamant that she would not come.
I don’t want to be unkind, he said in a firm voice.
He had the fixed idea that a woman’s place was in the home.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a lamppost.
She is obstinate and inflexible in her attitude.
Antonyms:
Amenable
Biddable
Complaint
Flexible
Malleable
Plaint
Soft-hearted
Submissive
Tender
Tractable
Yielding
Placid
Contextual Examples:
I find him very amenable to reason.
She is a placid and biddable child.
The government, complaint or ever, gave in to their demand.
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
The young are mere malleable than the old.
Obligatory
(
Adjective )
Is attendance at school obligatory
or optional in that country?
Synonyms:
Necessary
Unavoidable
Needful
Imperative
Compulsory
Contextual Examples:
If necessary, I am prepared to come again tomorrow.
It is unavoidable to pay taxes if your income is beyond $ 50000 in a
year.
I am sure Sanjeev will do the needful in this matter if he possibly can.
It is absolutely imperative that we make a quick decision.
Sex education should be compulsory in schools.
Antonyms:
Desired
Willing
Voluntary
Self
Chosen
Contextual Examples:
We should work our utmost to achieve the desired objectives.
Sorry, I am not willing to relax the rules for the sake of your son’s
admission in my school.
My father has taken to voluntary retirement after 20 years of service in
the government, though he could still continue for few more years.
The career followed by my son is self-chosen. I have never given him
serious advice or guidance.
Obliterate
( Verb
)
The criminals obliterated all signs of crime before they left the scene.
Synonyms:
Annihilate
Blot out
Cancel
Destroy
Efface
Eradicate
Erase
Expunge
Extirpate
Root out
Wipe out
Contextual Examples:
She annihilated her opponent who failed to win a single game.
He tried to blot out anything that would remind him of his ordeal.
The match had to be cancelled because of bad weather.
They have destroyed all the evidence of the spot.
Time and weather had long since effaced the inscription on the
monument.
Small pox has now been eradicated.
He has tried to erase from his mind all memories of the disaster.
Antonyms:
Build
Construct
Create
Establish
Form
Formulate
Generate
Make
Contextual Examples:
Birds build their nests out of twigs.
Delhi government has constructed many flyovers in Delhi.
God created the world, the universe and every living being.
India tries to establish a good relationship with China.
They form the clay into figure of animals.
Odious
(
Adjective )
The atmosphere in that college is odious to stay there even for a few
days.
Synonyms:
Abhorrent
Abominable
Detestable
Disgusting
Execrable
Foul
Hateful
Horrible
Horrid
Loathsome
Obnoxious
Repugnant
Repulsive
Unpleasant
Vile
Contextual Examples:
Violence and communal riot are abhorrent
to him.
Murders and rape are abominable crimes.
It is detestable to me to get up early in the morning.
To bite nails is a disgusting habit.
Her way of talking to elders is very execrable.
The memory of her childhood was still hateful to her.
Antonyms:
Agreeable
Charming
Congenial
Delightful
Enchanting
Enjoyable
Pleasant
Pleasing
Winsome
Contextual Examples:
I found him most agreeable.
She looks very charming today.
I find this aspect of my job particularly congenial.
I was very delightful to see the splendid arrangement in the party.
We found the scenery of Nepal very enchanting.
Onerous
(
Adjective )
He resigned his job because that is full of onerous duties.
Synonyms:
Burdensome
Troublesome
Backbreaking
Wearing
Oppressive
Difficult
Contextual Examples:
The old man was glad to get rid of his burdensome furniture.
A successful teacher knows how to handle the troublesome students.
Democracy cannot tolerate oppressive leaders.
Facing a corrupt bureaucracy is one of the most difficult problems of
the new government.
The members of the society are tired of the wearing manners of the
secretary.
Carrying the furniture to the attic was a back breaking task.
Antonyms:
Easy
Fluent
Harmless
Comfortable
Contextual Examples:
The language paper was rather easy. I had nothing to worry.
Modern moving belt system at the
airports and big railway stations has made fluent the problem of luggage
placement in the luxury cars.
Taking of bed tea is harmless but only if you keep the consumption
within limits.
The new luxury coach is as comfortable as your well cushioned drawing
room.
Opulent
(
Adjective )
Action should be taken to remove the opulent vegetation in this area.
Synonyms:
Affluent
Lavish
Luxurious
Moneyed
Prosperous
Sumptuous
Wealthy
Well-to-do
Copious
Plentiful
Profuse
Prolific
Contextual Examples:
Her parents were very affluent in that locality.
He was lavish with his praise.
He bought a luxurious car. It is very expensive.
The moneyed class people lead a luxurious life.
The north of this region is still
more prosperous than the south.
Mangoes are plentiful at the moment.
She supports her theory with copious evidences.
Antonyms:
Destitute
Down and out
Broke
Moneyless
Needy
Penurious
Poor
Poverty – stricken
Contextual Examples:
When he died his family was left completely destitute.
During the recession thousands of small business went broke.
Nowadays I am moneyless. Can you lend me $ 500?
We should help the poor and needy.
Due to bad policy of the government African farmers are still poor.
Outbreak
( Noun
)
The enemity between the two communities resulted in an outbreak of
clashes.
Synonyms:
Commotion
Tumult
Insurrection
Outburst
Contextual Examples:
Opposition leaders are talking irresponsibly in
this district. No wonder there has already taken place a commotion among
members of different communities.
The laboring class has caused a tumult in a number of factories by their
agitation
against rising prices.
Discontentment against the king was so great that the common people rose in an insurrection
and dethroned the king.
The leader caused outburst among the masses by their burning extempore.
Antonyms:
Order
Quiet
Subsidence
Peace
Contextual Examples:
The new leadership created order out of chaos.
The dissidents achieved what they wanted and the result was return of the quiet
atmosphere.
The revolt was brought under subsidence and peace restored.
Pacify
( Verb
)
We did all our best to pacify our father.
Synonyms:
Appease
Mitigate
Quench
Lull
Allay
Compose
Quiet
Assuage
Tranquillize
Contextual Examples:
He appeased his hunger with sweet dishes.
Government has taken several steps to mitigate the sufferings of the
shopkeepers of this area.
I need something to quench my thirst.
There was a lull before the patient’s anxiety.
She remained well composed during the hot controversy.
The teachers tried to quieten the students.
The medicine may assuage the pain, but soaking in lukewarm water will do
you injury more good.
This medicine will tranquillize the restless baby and put him asleep.
Antonyms:
Irritate
Inflame
Annoy
Incense
Enrage
Exasperate
Vex
Contextual Examples:
His criticism irritated
me very much.
The fiery speech of the trade union leader inflamed the passions of the
workers.
The subordinate’s impertinence annoyed the boss.
They feel deeply incensed by the way I have been treated.
The peasant’s rude behavior enraged the landlord.
The neglect of the civic problems in the city has exasperated the local
population.
The municipal commissioner has vexed the problem by his indifferent
attitude.
SYNONYMS
& ANTONYMS
Abash (transitive verb)
His
uncivilized behavior in the company function abashed his parents and his relatives.
Synonyms:
1.
humiliate
2. humble
3. debase
4. degrade
5. reduce
6. depress
7. mortify
8. denigrate
9. embarrass
10. disconcert
11. astound
12. confound
Contextual
Examples:
Napoleon was humiliation the Battle of Waterloo by the humble
British fleet under Lord Nelson.
You debase yourself by telling such lies.
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart of disease.
She suffered the mortification of seeing her assistant promoted above
her.
The rise in oil prices will depress the car market.
Antonyms:
1.
immodesty
2. self-esteem
3. self-love
4. self-praise
5. complacency
6. smugness
7. dignified
8. upgrade
9. exalt
Contextual
Examples:
The ceremony was dignified by the presence of ambassador.
He was exalted as the pillar of the community.
She was upgraded to the post of senior designer.
In certain modern societies of west, immodesty has become a part of
civilization.
To judge your standing in the society, you must develop self-esteem.
Self-love and self-praise are the new traits used in modern
advertisements.
Abate( Intransitive Verb)
After
the heavy rains for the last one week, the flood has abated to the safe level.
Synonyms:
1.
decrease
2. lessen
3. moderate
4. diminish
5. subside
6. ally
7. slacken
8. subdue
9. alleviate
10. dwindle
11. ease
12. reduce
Contextual
Examples:
Interest in the sports is steadily decreasing.
Antiseptics lessen the chance of infection.
We must moderate our temper.
The unequivocal image diminishes gradually.
The tension generally subsides but intransigence always expands.
The Doctor gave him an injection to alleviate the pain.
Their savings have dwindled to almost nothing.
The situation is beginning to ease.
The unabated rains subdued the sprits of the farmers.
He had slackened in his duties, was therefore punished.
The police tactfully allayed the commotion of the picketers.
Antonyms:
1.
Increase
2. Augment
3. extreme
4. enlarge
5. extend
6. dilate
7. sprout
8. expand
9. swell
10. grow
11. advance
12. develop
13. rise
14. ascend
15. enhance
16. deepen
17. heighten
18. intensify
19. magnify
20. aggravate
21. spread
22. disperse
23. exaggerate
Contextual Examples:
The volume of the gas increases as we decrease the pressure on it.
Dirty food augments the chances of infection.
To extreme our temper is to be invariably destructive.
It is the amplifier in a radio that magnifies the sound
Aberration(Abstract
Noun)
An
aberration in our behavior is unavoidable for many of us.
Synonyms:
1.
deviation
2. variation
3. distortion
4. disorientation
5. error
Contextual
Examples:
We should not deviate from the path of morality.
There was a conspicuous variation between the two figures.
The culprit narrated a distorted version of the episode.
The 19th century masses could not assimilate the disorientation of
Galileo.
Just one error cost him his job.
Antonyms :
1.
Truth
2. sanity
Contextual
Examples:
Mahatma Gandhi propagated the spiritual values of truth.
If sanity dawns on humanity, there will be no wars in the world.
Abet (Transitive verb)
Those
who abetted the culprit in the conspiracy were arrested by the police
two days ago.
Synonyms:
1.
aid
2. assist
3. support
4. encourage
5. incite
6. instigate
Contextual
Examples:
The generous aid by the society has assisted him to support
his family through thick and thin.
The glare of monetary encouragement culminates in inciting lethargy and instigating
the people to resort to evil doings.
Antonyms:
1.
hinder
2. prevent
3. obstruct
4. interrupt
5. intercept
6. restrict
7. restraint
8. inhibit
9. block
10. close
11. affect
12. prohibit
Contextual
Examples:
Hot weather greatly caused hindrance top his farming work.
Prevention is always better than cure.
The lack of capital causes obstruction in the growth of my business.
The birth of a son to her was the interruption to her career.
She has no inhibitions about making her opinions known.
He voted in favor of the prohibition of smoking in public area.
The threat of closure affected the workers’ morale
Abhor (Transitive verb)
The
foreigners who come to this country as tourists abhor the beggars who roam
around the cities.
Synonyms:
1.
Hate
2. dislike
3. detest
4. loathe
5. despise
6. abominate
Contextual
Examples:
We should hate sin, not the sinner.
His dislike for the type of work resulted in his very slow rise in
position.
The noble person loathes crime.
The rich should not despise the poor.
The conqueror should not abominate the defeated enemy.
Antonyms:
1.
Love
2. fondness
3. liking
4. inclination
5. desire
6. admiration
7. affection
8. attachment
9. yearning
10. passion
11. devotion
12. infatuation
13. advocating
14. idolatry
Contextual
Examples:
Love of humanity is the first condition of prayer to GOD.
The father developed more fondness for his second daughter due to her
great care for him.
Deepak has a great attachment with his cousin, but you can not call it
love.
Abject(Adjective)
the
abject condition in which the poor people live caught the attention of the
world body which decided to do something.
Synonyms:
1.
degraded
2. contemptible
3. miserable
4. wretched
5. base
6. mean
7. worthless
8. groveling
9. repulsive
Contextual
Examples:
By indulging in such an immoral act simply to earn the money, he has very much degraded
himself.
His contemptible rudeness to the guests can not be forgiven.
Poverty is the biggest bane. It makes the life of man quite miserable.
He is a wretched fellow. He does not pay attention to others’ feelings.
Greed, anger and lust are few of the base qualities of man.
Anonyms:
1.
insolence
2. arrogance
3. haughtiness
4. presumption
5. pomposity
6. snobbery
7. domineering
8. defiance
Contextual
Examples:
The subordinate’s insolence made him lose his job.
Arrogance is the enemy of good education.
Haughtiness and pride always lead to failure in any walk of life.
Abjure
(Transitive verb)
The
King abjured his right over the neighboring country in order to provide
peace to the people.
Synonyms:
1. Forswear
2. renounce
3. relinquish
4. abandon
5. recant
6. repudiate
7. renunciation
Contextual
Examples:
The
astronomer Galileo was forced to forswear his theory of the rotation of the
earth.
He has recanted the sinful ways after his release from jail.
It is not necessary to renounce the world for worshipping God.
John relinquished his right to property of his father voluntarily to
help his sister.
If we can abandon our vices of anger, hatred and physical attachments,
we are on the right path of progress.
It is very difficult to the level of renunciation world attachments.
Antonyms:
1.
desire
2. like
3. worship
4. long for
5. wish
6. earn
Contextual
Examples:
I desired to go to USA for my higher studies, but the fate was in
another way.
All those who wish to succeed in the politics will not do so.
Mt father is still longing for the old classical music.
Earn while you are young. Other wise it will be difficult for all of
you.
Abominate (Transitive verb)
The
students abominated the uncivilized attitude of the teachers towards the
girls.
Synonyms:
1.
hate
2. abhor
3. detest
4. dislike
5. loathe
6. recoil from
7. shudder at
Contextual
Examples:
I hate people to take advantage of me.
He detests having to get up early.
I loathe having to go to these conferences.
He recoiled from the idea of killing another man.
Anonyms:
1.
admire
2. adore
3. cherish
4. dot on
5. esteem
6. love
7. revere
8. idolize
9. worship
Contextual
Examples:
I admire him for his success in business.
He adores his wife and children.
Children feel the need to be cherished.
Every mother loves her children.
A good teacher is revered by generations of students.
Abscond(
Intransitive verb )
Since
he has been looked upon by his friends themselves as one of the culprits
involved in murder case, he absconded a few days ago.
Synonyms:
1.
hide
2. slip away
3. conceal oneself
4. leave
5. steal away
6. decamp
7. retire
8. depart
9. retreat
10. take oneself off
11. disappear
12. run away
13. withdraw
14. flee
15. run off
Contextual Examples:
The traveler decamped in fear of lurking robbers.
A frightened horse runs as a bolt is from a bow or a gun.
He leaves his home for office in time but does not get a bus and is
generally late.
The traveler had some fears in mind when he departed on his journey.
A bonded labor may run away from his master but the master generally
succeeds in catching him again.
A public man may try to hide himself from the reporters but the
reporters somehow will find him out.
One may slip away from a company, which he does not wish, to break up.
Army retreats from an untenable position.
The hunted thief disappeared in the crowd and the police failed to catch
him.
The Jews had to flee from Germany when Hitler ordered their General
massacre.
Antonyms:
1.
hold one’s ground
2. reappear
3. arrive
4. remain
5. be present
6. present one self
7. come into view
8. put in appearance
9. stay
10. emerge
Contextual
Examples:
The Army held its ground against heavy firing from the enemy posts.
The great leader reappeared after oblivion.
The witness presented himself in the court after great prompting.
It is difficult for the Indo-US warm friendship to put in reappearance
under the present circumstances.
The recession is over and brighter prospects for the industry have now emerged.
Absolve(
Transitive Verb )
The
Investigation Committee absolved his from
all the charges leveled against him by his company.
Synonyms:
1.
Forgive
2. Acquit
3. Clear
4. Deliver
5. Discharge
6. exempt
7. pardon
8. release
9. remit
10. shrive
11. vindicate
12. set
13. free
Contextual Examples:
I forgave her a long time ago.
The Jury acquitted him of the charge of murder.
A courier delivered the parcels to our office.
The accused man was not found guilty and discharged.
I consider that I have been completely vindicated.
Antonyms:
1.
Blame
2. Censure
3. Charge
4. Convict
5. Denounce
6. Excoriate
7. Reprehend
8. Sentence
9. Upbraid
Contextual
Examples:
A bad workman blames his tools.
Two MPs were censured by the speaker.
There was not enough evidence to convict him.
She has completed his sentence and will now be released
Abstain(
Intransitive Verb )
After
his college days, he abstained from both alcoholic drinks and
non-vegetarian foods.
Synonyms:
1.
Forbear
2. Refrain
3. Desist
4. Withhold
5. resist
Contextual
Examples:
We should refrain from reading cheap and sensational literature.
Although already jailed once, he can not resist from gambling.
Government has the right to withhold his pension as a measure of penalty.
Antonyms:
1.
Pursue
. Adopt
3. Persist
4. Offer
Contextual
Examples:
Dr. Jones is pursuing his profession nicely.
Rajneesh had adopted a definite progressive policy for his firm.
It we persist on the path of success, we shall certainly achieve it in
due course.
Abstract(
Adjective )
A
flower is beautiful, but beauty itself is abstract.
Synonyms:
1.
Abstruse
2. Arcane
3. Complex
4. Conceptual
5. Deep
6. Hypothetical
7. Indefinite
8. Occult
9. Subtle
10. Unpractical
11. Unrealistic
Contextual
Examples:
The situation was more complex that we realized.
Losing passport will land you in deep water.
She shall be away for an indefinite period.
All his claims are extremely hypothetical.
I thought the film was rather unrealistic.
Antonyms:
1.
Concrete
2. Definite
3. Factual
4. Real
5. Specific
Contextual
Examples:
Physics deals with the forces acting on the concrete objects.
It is definite now that she is going to be promoted.
Real life is sometimes stranger than fiction.
The money is to be used for one specific purpose: building of the
theatre.
Abusive(
Adjective )
Using
abusive language is considered uncivilized tendency.
Synonyms:
1.
Insulting
2. Calumniating
3. Castigating
4. Contumelious
5. Disparaging
6. Libelous
7. Maligning
8. Offensive
9. Scolding
10. Reviling
11. Slanderous
Contextual
Examples:
The government has been widely castigated in the press for its
handling of the economy.
He was most insulting to my wife.
In meeting she always takes the offensive before she can be criticized.
The government is regularly reviled for running down the welfare state.
He scolded me before I left the window shop.
He was charged with slandering a government minister.
Antonyms:
1.
Approving
2. Complimentary
3. Eulogistic
4. Laudatory
5. Praising
6. Panegyric
Contextual
Examples:
She received many approving glances.
She was highly complimentary about my paintings.
He received high praising for his scientific research.
Acme( Noun )
The
acme of the growth of this companied will be reached not in the near
future.
Synonyms:
1.
High point
2. Apex
3. Climax
4. Crest
5. Crown
6. Culmination
7. Optimum
8. Peak
9. Pinnacle
10. Top
11. Vertex
12. Zenith
Contextual
Examples:
At the age of 40 had reached the apex of his career.
The climax of the celebration was the firework display.
Her appointment was the culmination in his career.
The optimum temperature of plants is not very low.
At the very young age, he reached the pinnacle of his career.
At its zenith, the Mughal Empire covered almost from Kabul to
Bangladesh.
Antonyms:
1.
Bottom
2. Depths
3. Low point
4. Minimum
5. Nadir
6. Zero
Contextual
Examples:
The book that I want is right at the bottom of the pile.
Water was found at the depth of fifty feet underground.
In this area, temperature will fall to a minimum level by the end of
December.
Acrimonious(
Adjective )
In
this acrimonious political situation, we could not remain peace and
calm.
Synonyms:
1.
Acerbic
2. Astringent
3. Biting
4. Caustic
5. Censorious
6. Churlish
7. Cutting
8. Irascible
9. Mordacious
10. Peevish
11. Petulant
12. Pungent
13. Rancorous
14. Sarcastic
15. Severe
16. Sharp
17. Spiteful
18. Tart
19. Trenchant
20. Vitriolic
Contextual
Examples:
She was uncharacteristically acerbic in her response.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
He tore up the letter in a fit of petulance.
People who did not like him said he was very sarcastic.
He is just being spiteful.
The stewed apple needs a bit more sugar. It is still a bit tart.
Antonyms:
1.
Affable
2. Benign
3. Forgiving
4. Good-tempered
5. Kind
Contextual
Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
She is benign by nature.
Mt parents are very kind and forgiving.
adamant( Adjective )
Being
adamant on every issue will make you unpopular among your relatives.
Synonyms :
1.
Firm
2. Fixed
3. Immovable
4. Inexorable
5. Inflexible
6. Insistent
7. Intransigent
8. Obdurate
9. Relentless
10. Resolute
11. Rigid
12. Stiff
13. Stubborn
14. Unbending
15. Uncompromising
16. Unshakable
17. Obstinate
Contextual
Examples :
“I do not want to be unkind”, he
said in a firm voice.
Has the date of the next meeting fixed?
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a pillar.
She is obstinate and inflexible.
He remained obdurate. He would press ahead regardless.
She sat at her chair, rigid and staring.
Antonyms :
1. Compliant
2. Compromising
3. Easy-going
4. Flexible
5. Lax
6. Pliant
7. Receptive
8. Responsive
9. Susceptible
2.
Contextual
Examples :
The government, compliant as ever, gave in to their demands.
The photographs showed the couple in a highly compromising circumstance.
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
The law is rather lax on this point.
Her easy-going tendency made her popular among her in-laws.
Affable(
Adjective )
Her affable nature gained her more friends in this alien
environment.
Synonyms:
1. Amiable
2. Amicable
3. Benevolent
4. Benign
5. Congenial
6. Cordially
7. Courteous
8. Genial
9. Gracious
10. Mild
11. Pleasant
12. Sociable
Contextual
Examples:
Her parents seemed very amiable.
An amicable settlement was reached between him and his brother over the
properties of their father.
I find this aspect of my job particularly congenial.
He was courteous but did not encourage conversation.
He was most courteous to everyone, smiling and thanking them all.
She gave a mild answer in spite of his annoyance.
Allegiance ( Noun )
Members
of Parliament took the oath of allegiance
to the Queen.
Synonyms:
1.
Adherence
2. Constance
3. Devotion
4. Duty
5. Faithfulness
6. Fealty
7. Fidelity
8. Homage
9. Obedience
Contextual Examples:
The Gold leaf will adhere to any clean metal surface. We prefer Gold only for
its adherence.
She has played with great consistency
all season.
Her devotion to the job left her
with little free time.
Martial fidelity is not valued
as highly as it once was.
He describes his book as homage
to his father.
They attended the party more out of a sense of obligation than anything else.
Antonyms:
1.
Disloyalty
2. Faithfulness
3. Falseness
4. Inconstancy
5. Infidelity
6. Perfidy
7. Treachery
8. Treason
Contextual Examples:
He has been accused of disloyalty
to the party.
She tolerated her husband’s frequent infidelities.
In the second part of the drama he learns of Giovanni’s perfidy swears revenge.
In this country treachery and treason are considered criminal
offences ms:
1.
Brusque
2. Cold
3. Discourteous
4. Distant
5. Haughty
6. Ride
7. Surly
8. Unfriendly
9. Ungracious
10. Unpleasant
Contextual Examples:
His reply was typically brusque.
Here expression was one of haughty
contempt.
It is rude to interrupt when
somebody is speaking.
He was distinctly unfriendly
towards me.
It was ungracious of me not to
acknowledge your help.
Allure
( Verb )
Money allures all.
Synonyms:
1. Charm
2. Invite
3. Entice
4. Draw
5. Fascinate
6. Endear
Contextual Examples:
Her exuberant beauty can charm even the stoics.
There are occasions when the government invites
opposition parties to discuss important issues.
Unscrupulous and snit-social elements always entice criminals to commit
more crimes.
The thief was so much fascinated by the speech of the priest that he
gave up thieving and became his disciple.
The more we endear a child, the more it will become to obey us.
Antonyms:
1. Repulse
2. Rebuff
3. Reject
4. Repel
5. Deter
6. Check
Contextual Examples:
The very presence of the villain repulsed the good atmosphere of the
scene.
Rajesh rebuffed the satirical remark of the competitor about his
product.
Ram rejected the reconciliation offer of his supplier.
Similar poles of magnets repel each other.
The noisy atmosphere did not deter him from his studies.
The opposition forces tried to check his advance but he was too
determined to be eld back.
(
Adjective )
It can't be expected that
she should discuss her amorous matter with all of us.
Synonyms:
1. Affectionate
2. Amatory
3. Ardent
4. Attached
5. Doting
6. Enamored
7. Erotic
8. Fond
9. Impassioned
10. In love
11. Lovesick
12. Lustful
13. Passionate
14. Tender
15. Loving
Contextual Examples:
He is very affectionate towards his children.
She is enamored with the boy next door.
The photographs are profoundly erotic.
The children performed a short play watched by their fond parents.
She needs a lot of tender loving care.
Antonyms:
1. Aloof
2. Cold
3. Distant
4. Frigid
5. Frosty
6. Indifferent
7. Passionless
8. Stand-offish
9. Undemonstrative
10. Unfeeling
11. Unloving
Contextual Examples:
She kept herself aloof from her fellow students.
He seems distant until you get know him.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
She often appears cold and unfeeling.
rbitrary
(
Adjective )
Taking an arbitrary
decision will not boost your image.
Synonyms:
1. Capricious
2. Chance
3. Discretionary
4. Erratic
5. Fanciful
6. Inconsistent
7. Optional
8. Personal
9. Subjective
10. Unreasonable
11. Whimsical
12. Illogical
13. Irrational
Contextual Examples:
The scheme is not as fanciful
as it sounds.
Such behavior is inconsistent with her high-minded principles.
The CD-Player is an optional element in this car.
We will join you later. We have something personal to discuss first.
Our perception of things is often influenced by subjective factors such
as tiredness.
Much of his works have a whimsical sense of humor.
Antonyms:
1. Consistent
2. Judicious
3. Logical
4. Objective
5. Rational
6. Reasonable
7. Sensible
8. Sound
Contextual Examples:
You are not very consistent. First you condemn me then you praise me.
It is the only logical thing to do.
He finds to remain objective when it becomes a matter of his son.
No rational person would behave like this.
She is perfectly reasonable in her demand.
ugment
( Verb )
He augmented his
income by writing short stories.
ynonyms:
1. Add to
2. Amplify
3. Boost
4. Build up
5. Dilate
6. Enhance
7. Enlarge
8. Expand
9. Extend
10. Grow
11. Intensify
12. Magnify
13. Multiply
Contextual Examples:
Many new words have been added to this edition of the Dictionary.
He asked you to amplify your earlier statement.
The unexpected win helped to boost the team’s morale.
The pupils of your eyes get dilated when you enter a dark room.
The photograph is considerably enlarged.
The terrorists have intensified their bombing campaigns.
Antonyms:
1. Contract
2. Curtail
3. Cut down
4. Decrease
5. Diminish
6. Lessen
7. Lower
8. Reduce
9. Shrink
Contextual Examples:
Metals contract as they get cooler.
We must try to curtail our expenditure.
The Doctor told him to cut down his drinking.
Interest in this sport is steadily decreasing.
His strength has diminished over the years.
Baffle
( Verb )
His strange behavior baffled
all of us.
Synonyms:
1. Amaze
2. Astound
3. Bewilder
4. Confound
5. Confuse
6. Daze
7. Disconcert
8. Elude
9. Flummox
10. Mystify
11. Nonplus
12. Perplex
13. Stump
14. Stun
15. Balk
16. Defeat
17. Hinder
18. Thwart
19. Upset
20. Foil
Contextual Examples:
We were amazed by the change in his appearance.
They were astounded that any one could survive such a crush.
I am totally bewildered by the crossword clues.
The sudden rise in the edible items has confounded the city.
He was dazed for a moment by the
blow to his head.
I was disconcerted to find the other guests formally dressed.
Antonyms:
1. Clarify
2. Elucidate
3. Explain
4. Explicate
5. Interpret
6. Spell out
Contextual Examples:
I hope that what I say will clarify the situation.
The notes help to elucidate the difficult parts of the texts.
Please, explain why you are late.
She interpreted your silence as acceptance.
Could you spell that word out for me again?
anal
(
Adjective )
His talk was full of banal
remarks.
Synonyms:
1. Clichéd
2. Commonplace
3. Everyday
4. Hackneyed
5. Humdrum
6. Mundane
7. Ordinary
8. Pedestrian
9. State
10. Stereotyped
11. Tired
12. Trite
13. Vapid
14. Uninteresting
Contextual Examples:
In the words of the old cliché, I am over the moon.
Western clothes are now commonplace
in Beijing.
I lead a pretty mundane life – nothing interesting ever happens to me.
We were dressed up for the party but she was still in her ordinary
dress.
Antonyms:
1. Challenging
2. Distinctive
3. Fresh
4. Imaginative
5. Interesting
6. New
7. Novel
8. Original
9. Stimulating
10. Unique
11. Unusual
Contextual Examples:
He was dressed in the highly distinctive black and white coat.
Most of the original inhabitants have left for the main land.
This success stimulated him to ever greater efforts.
It is unusual for him to be so rude.
bashful.
( Adjective )
After we heard the news
about the failure, we were bashful.
Synonyms:
1. Abashed
2. Blushing
3. Confused
4. Coy
5. Diffident
6. Easily
7. Embarrassed
8. Overmodest
9. Reserved
10. Reticent
11. Sheepish
12. Shrinking
13. Timid
14. Timorous
Contextual Examples:
His boss’s criticism left him feeling rather abashed.
She blushed crimson with embarrassment when I kissed her.
Do not be so coy about your achievement.
I was embarrassed by his commends about my clothes.
He seemed strangely reticent about his past.
She came into the room looking rather sheepish.
Antonyms:
1. Aggressive
2. Arrogant
3. Bold
4. Brash
5. Conceited
6. Confident
7. Egoistic
8. Fearless
9. Forward
10. Immodest
11. Impudent
Contextual Examples:
A good sales man should be aggressive if he wants to succeed.
He has reputation for rudeness and intellectual arrogance.
I do not feel bold enough to ask for a pay increase.
Her brash and abrasive style made her unpopular.
I have always thought him to be egoistical and attention-seeking.
Blithe
(
Adjective )
Our excursion to the hill
station was blithe days for all of
us.
Synonyms
Careless
Casual
Indifferent
Nonchalant
Thoughtless
Untroubled
Animated
Buoyant
Carefree
Cheerful
Cheery
Debonair
Contextual Examples:
This may note obvious to the casual observer.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
I had rarely seen him so animated.
The raft would be more buoyant if it was less heavy.
Deepak strolled about, looking very debonair in his elegant new suit.
Antonyms
Concerned
Preoccupied
Thoughtful
Dejected
Depressed
Gloomy
Melancholy
Morose
Sad
Unhappy
Contextual Examples:
He didn’t seem in the least concerned for his safety.
She seemed preoccupied all the time I was talking to her.
Repeated failure had left them feeling very dejected.
He felt deeply depressed even suicidal at times.
What are you so gloomy about? Cheer up.
lunt
(
Adjective )
he blunt fact is that our soccer
team was defeated in the match.
Synonyms
Direct
Insensitive
Dull
Undiplomatic
Contextual
Examples:
The Politicians, being practical and realistic men, avoid direct confrontation
with their pponents.
This salesman is insensitive to the complaints of the customers.
The difficulty Deepak faced was the result of his undiplomatic handling of the
affairs n the beginning.
The debate in the council over the budget was rather dull and boring.
Antonyms
Diplomatic
Sensitive
Sharp
Sophisticated
ontextual Examples:
If we handle our affairs diplomatically there is no need for annoyance later.
He is too sensitive to remain in composure during controversies.
His reaction is too sharp to allow for healthy discussion on any disputed
subject.
Pankaj’s sophisticated manners win him acclamation everywhere.
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rusque
(
Adjective )
he brusque manner in which she delivered her speech in the opening ceremony poiled the joviality of the atmosphere.
Synonyms
Discourteous
Gruff
Cut
Abrupt
Contextual Examples:
Although he is an educated person, he is often discourteous to his elders.
The Sergeant always gave a gruff answer to the soldier’s questions.
The programme came to an abrupt end when the lights went off.
I was surprised at his curt reply.
Antonyms
Courteous
Smooth
Polite
Polished
Contextual Examples:
Remy was highly courteous to us when we visited him.
He was smooth and soft whenever we went to seek his favor for a party not so
well nown to him.
His polite behavior in fact greatly surprised us.
His behavior proved that he is a man of polished manners.
ajole
( Verb )
e had to cajole him out of going to USA for higher studies.
Synonyms
Inveigle
Beguile
Coax
Flatter
Blandish
Wheedle
Contextual Examples:
The smugglers managed
to inveigle their colleague from the clutches of the police omehow.
The innocent girl was
beguiled into thinking she could become a famous actress.
Smith coaxed his father to let him use his new car.
The servant flattered his master telling him he was a good writer.
Even her blandishments could not win him over.
Mother tried to wheedle father into going to the party.
Antonyms
Cool
Dampen
Flaunt
Dam
Dissuade
Contextual Examples:
Jane was in a high temper. It took me some time to cool him down.
I was in very high spirits. Maria has dampened these by asking for a loan.
The subordinate flouted the order of the manager.
The water of the river has been well dammed by this barrage project.
You should dissuade him from undertaking this risky project.
e maintains his state of celibacy
in order to become a Priest.
Synonyms:
Single
Singleness
Bachelorhood
Virginity
Blessed
Maidenhood
Chastity
Contextual
Examples:
There was not single evidence which could prove that he was guilty.
He had decided to get married because now he feels that his singleness
is too oring.
Hinduism lays great emphasis on bachelorhood of man and virginity
of woman.
A Yogi believes that he will live in a perpetual state of blessedness
after his communion with God.
India has lodged a strong protest against the chastity tests of Indian
women carried out by the British Government at
Heathrow Airport before allowing them entry into Britain.
Antonyms:
Engagement
Wedlock
Married state
Matrimony
Union
Nuptial tie
Contextual Examples:
Their engagement was announced in the local church.
In due course the two will enter into wedlock.
They will be called as being in a married state.
Their matrimony is attributed to a chance meeting in a tea party at a
common relation’s place.
Their union is likely to be very happy as their temperaments match very
well.
Choke
( Verb )
Her voice was choked
with sobs.
Synonyms:
Strangle
Suffocate
Smother
Stifle
Throttle
Contextual Examples:
The government’s monetary policy is
slowly strangling the economy.
The room was so suffocating that I could not stay there for even a
minute.
The Caravan was smothered in dust while passing through Rajasthan.
We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed.
The guards throttle the burglar with his bare hands.
Antonyms:
Oxygenate
Freshen
Ventilate
Air
Contextual Examples:
The patient was first oxygenated and then put on glucose.
A good clean will really freshen up the house.
This house is O.K. except for its ventilation.
We need fresh air to keep healthy.
Commemorate
( Verb )
Christmas commemorates
the birth of Christ.
Synonyms:
Celebrate
Honor
Immortalize
Keep
Memorialize
Pay tribute to
Recognize
Remember
Salute
Solemnize
Contextual
Examples:
Large crowds turned out to honor the winning team.
If your hands are cold, keep them in your
pocket.
Her colleagues paid tribute to her outstanding loyalty and commitment to
the firm.
I recognized him from the photograph you showed me.
Have you met my brother? Not as far as I remember.
Antonyms:
Disregard
Forget
Ignore
Omit
Overlook
Pass over
Take no notice of
Contextual Examples:
His argument completely disregards the facts.
I will never forget seeing my daughter sing in public for the first
time.
I said hello to her, but she ignored me completely.
Despite her qualifications she has been repeatedly overlooked for the
job.
They close to pass over her rude remarks.
Complacent-Adjective
(
Adjective )
With a complacent
smile, he sent us off to our native place.
Synonyms:
Content
Gratified
Pleased
Pleased
With oneself
Resting on one’s laurels
Satisfied self
Assured
Self-contented
Self satisfied
Serene
Smug
Unconcerned
Contextual Examples:
He is content to stay in his present job for the time being.
It is extremely gratified to see one’s effort rewards.
Your mother will be pleased with you for your brilliant result.
I felt quite satisfied with my day’s work.
Throughout the crisis she remain serene and in control.
Antonyms:
Discontent
Dissatisfied
Insecure
Troubled
Uneasy
Unsatisfied
Contextual Examples:
The strikes are a sign for growing discontent.
Many women feel dissatisfied with their appearance.
She feels very insecure about her marriage.
I had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well.
Concerted
(
Adjective )
The concerted action
taken by them produced the wanted results.
Synonyms:
Agreed upon
Collaborative
Combined
Coordinated
Joint
Planned
Prearranged
United
Contextual Examples:
Circumstances have combined to run our plans for holiday in a successful
manner.
The plan was not very will coordinated.
We should apply joint effort for upliftment of our nation.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Antonyms:
Disunited
Separate
Uncontrived
Uncooperative
Unplanned
Divided
Contextual Examples:
Opposing principles on passing the 30% reservation bill are threatening to disunite
the panty.
Separate sitting arrangements were made in the theatre for the VIP’s and
common people.
There was a lot of commotion in the hall as the function uncontrived.
The city is unplanned, so the drains overflowed and made the streets
dirty.
The general people were very uncooperative which created difficulties to
the police to find out the culprit.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Conscientious
(
Adjective )
What we lack now a days is conscientiousworker.
Synonyms:
Careful
Diligent
Faithful
Uncorrupt
Meticulous
Responsible
Contextual Examples:
We should the very careful while handling glass utensils as they are
easily breakable.
It is difficult to find an uncorrupt politician in our country.
The student must be faithful to their teachers.
She has done a meticulous and painstaking research on Golden Lagoons.
The company is proud of its diligent workers.
Antonyms:
Careless
Corrupt
Negligent
Slack
Profligate
Wicked
Vile
Contextual Examples:
Corruption is evident in every field of politics.
A number of corrupt officials have been dismissed from our Minister recently.
They were charged of profligate activities connected with selling
confidential information to foreigners.
The wicked persons could not conceal their evil designs for long.
Their vile habits gave way to the security of their service.
She is very careless about her dresses.
Considerate
(
Adjective )
It was considerate
of you not to play the piano while I
was having a sleep.
Synonyms:
Attentive
Careful
Reflective
Unselfish
Factful
Helpful
Thoughtful
Contextual Examples:
The students listened to the speech of the Principal attentively.
The Principal advised the students to be careful against mixing of
politics with education.
She refused their invitation firmly but tactfully.
Antonyms:
Rude
Heedless
Negligent
Contextual Examples:
The manner of his conversation with the boss was rather rude.
Rude behavior led to the rejection of his demand for promotion.
When an institution is heedless to the genuine demands of its staff, its
standard of teaching is bound to dwindle.
The teachers became negligent of their duties and concentrated on the
agitation for better salaries.
Contemptible
(
Adjective )
The manner in which he
treated all of us was
highly contemptible.
Synonyms:
Despicable
Paltry
Pitiful
Vile
Detestable
Execrable
Contextual Examples:
The attitude of some high caste members towards the scheduled castes is still despicable
and should be condemned by all sane people.
Vile attitude of some rich is still responsible for class divisions in
society.
The snobs in society look down at the poor with pitiful attitude.
Antonyms:
Respectable
Admirable
Excellent
Weighty
Grave
Important
Contextual Examples:
India has earned a respectable position among suppressed nations after
independence by her support to freedom movements in Asia and Africa.
The role played by Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter, Mrs. Indira Gandhi in
this country is admirable.
The Indian team played excellent cricket in the last international match.
Dainty
(
Adjective )
A dainty child got
the attention of all the people present
in the function.
Synonyms:
Delicate
Charming
Elegant
Exquisite
Fine
Graceful
Neat
Petite
Pretty
Choice
Delicious
Palatable
Savory
Choosy
Fastidious
Finial fancy
Sweetmeat
Tidbit
Contextual Examples:
Only a very delicate thermometer can measure such changes in
temperature.
She writes with great elegance and economy.
This is arguably the finest collection of paintings in Europe.
We managed to get the garden looking neat and tidy.
This dish is absolutely delicious with sour cream.
She is very choosy about whom she goes out with.
Antonyms:
Awkward
Clumsy
Coarse
Gauche
Inelegant
Maladroit
Uncouth
Ungainly
Contextual Examples:
The handle of this teapot has an awkward shape.
You clumsy oaf – that’s the second glass you’ve broken today.
A coarse, red-faced man yelled something across the road.
I find him terribly gauche.
Damp
(
Adjective )
Don’t sleep between damp
sheets.
Synonyms:
Clammy
Dark
Dewy
Dripping
Drizzly
Humid
Misty
Muggy
Sodden
Sopping
Vaporous
Wet
Allay
Check
Chill
Cool
Dash
Deaden
Dull
Reduce
Contextual
Examples:
He is far too dewy–eyed to succeed in business.
Her clothes were still dripping wet.
There was a hot and humid atmosphere in Kolkata.
My shoes are sodden from walking in the rain.
Your clothes are sopping.
Antonyms:
Arid
Dry
Watertight
Encouraging
Gee
Up
Hearten
Inspire
Contextual Examples:
Nothing grows in these arid conditions
Don’t use this door until the paint is dry.
This basement is totally watertight.
This year’s sales figures are very encouraging.
Denigrate
( Verb )
If you denigrate a
girl in this campus, it will be treated as a cognizant offence.
Synonyms:
Asperse
Belittle
Besmirch
Blacken
Calumniate
Decry
Defame
Disparage
Impugn
Malign
Revile
Slander
Vilify
Contextual Examples:
She felt belittled by her husband’s arrogant behavior
He decried her efforts as a waste
of time.
The article is an attempt to defame an honest man.
The government is regularly reviled for running down the welfare state.
She was vilified by the press for his unfashionable views.
Antonyms:
Acclaim
Admire
Approve
Cheer
Compliment
Eulogize
Extol
Honor
Laud
Praise
Take one’s hat off to
Contextual Examples:
It was acclaimed as a great invention.
Aren’t you going to admire my new hat?
The crowd cheered loudly as the Pope appeared.
She is always eulogizing her children’s achievements.
I must say I take my hat off to him. I never thought he would get into
the first team.
Depreciate
( Verb)
Shares of this company have depreciated last week.
Synonyms:
Decrease
Deflate
Devaluate
Lessen
Lower
Reduce
Denigrate
Deride
Detract
Ridicule
Scorn
Traduce
Underestimate
Contextual Examples:
The government has decreased
the size of grants.
His influence was already lessening.
She lowered herself slowly into a chair.
Giving up smoking reduces
the risk of heart disease.
The poor service detracted from my enjoyment of the evening.
The opposition ridiculed the government’s attempt to explain the
mistakes.
She did nothing to conceal his scorn for the others.
We underestimated the time it would take to get there.
Antonyms:
Add to
Appreciate
Augment
Enhance
Enlarge
Expand
Grow
Increase
Use
Admire
Cherish
Esteem
Like
Prize
Regard
Respect
Value
Contextual Examples:
Many words have been added to this edition of the Dictionary of Antonyms
and Synonyms.
You can’t appreciate foreign literature in translation.
Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance.
A tire expands when you pump air into it.
You must invest if you want your business to grow.
Children feel the need to be cherished.
Detrimental
(
Adjective )
He works long hours every day to the detrimental of his health.
Synonyms:
Adverse
Baleful
Damaging
Deleterious
Destructive
Disadvantages
Harmful
Inimical
Injurious
Mischievous
Pernicious
Prejudicial
Unfavorable
Contextual Examples:
The cuts will have an adverse effect on our research programme.
How damaging do you think this will be to the Congress Party?
Publication of the report might be harmful to the interest of the
company.
Their polices are inimical to national unity and harmony.
Present conditions are unfavorable for sailing.
Antonyms:
Advantageous
Beneficial
Efficacious
Favorable
Good
Helpful
Salutary
Contextual Examples:
The slump in the housing market is advantageous to home buyers.
Fresh air is beneficial to everybody.
She decided it would be more efficacious to remain silent.
The public reaction to the new text was generally favorable.
He is always very helpful to his mother.
The accident is a salutary reminder of the dangers of climbing.
Dissolve
( Verb )
Water dissolves salt.
Synonyms:
Divide
Disunite
Separate
Break up
Disperse
Part
Disconnect
Contextual Examples:
British followed the policy of divide and rule to continue their
occupation of the country.
It seems quite certain that Remy will separate from his father after his
marriage.
In modern society joint families have a tendency to break up into
smaller units.
The thunder–storm dispersed the picnickers.
If he joins the new office he will have to disconnect relations with his
present friends.
When the strings of the rope parted, the load fell to the ground.
Antonyms:
Unite
Combine
Concert
Join
Conjoin
Amalgamate
Connect
Contextual Examples:
The party is united behind its leader.
Let us combine our resources; if you want the firm to proper.
Unless we take concerted action, we cannot make our scheme a success.
I have joined the office as a chief editor.
Dogged
(
Adjective )
Her dogged tendency is the main reason for her success in this
international examination.
Synonyms:
Determined
Firm
Immovable
Indefatigable
Obstinate
Persevering
Persistent
Pertinacious
Resolute
Steadfast
Stubborn
Contextual
Examples:
I am determined to go to U.S.A for higher studies but at the mean time I
had to postpone due to severe accident of my mother.
He is a firm believer of socialism.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or lamp post.
Deepak is very obstinate in his views.
Despite persistent denials, the rumor continued to spread.
A few preserving climbers finally reached the top.
Antonyms:
Doubtful
Half-hearted
Hesitant
Irresolute
Undetermined
Unsteady
Contextual Examples:
It is extremely doubtful that anyone survived the explosion.
Being an introvert Ahmed made a half hearted attempt at conversation.
She is still unsteady on her feet after the illness.
Ebb
( Verb
)
After the accident in which he lost his left-arm, his fortunes began to ebb.
Synonyms:
Wane
Decline
Decay
Sink
Recede
Retire
Contextual
Examples:
High morals of the olden days are on the wane due to greater emphasis on
material aspects in modern life.
There is a decline in the real balanced values among the youth.
The patient has been decaying fast since he developed symptoms
of cancer.
Antonyms:
Flow
Increase
Abound
Swell
Contextual Examples:
There is an increased flow of water in this canal owing to recent rains.
He increased his speed to overtake the bus.
A number of criminal rackets abound in all metropolitan cities.
Emit
( Verb
)
A volcano emits smoke and ashes.
Synonyms:
Breathe forth
Cast out
Diffuse
Discharge
Eject
Emanate
Exhale
Exude
Give out
Give
Vent to
Issue
Radiate
Send forth
Send out
Throw out
Transmit
Contextual
Examples:
Social planning has led to greater equality and a more diffused
prosperity.
The accused man was found not guilty and hence discharged.
Police ejected a number of violent protesters from the Rallis ground.
Delicious smells are emanated from the kitchen.
We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
After a month, their food supplies gave out.
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the accident.
Antonyms:
Absorb
Assimilate
Consume
Devour
Digest
Drink in
Incorporate
Ingest
Receive
Soak up
Such up
Take in
Contextual Examples:
Aspirin is quickly absorbed by the body.
Children need to be given time to assimilate what they have been taught.
The fire quickly consumed the wooden hall.
In not time at all they had devoured the entire loaf.
He stood drinking in the beauty of the landscape.
Enmity
( Noun
)
Don’t be at enmity with your neighbors.
Synonyms:
Hostility
Hate
Discord
Animus
Rancor
Animosity
Antagonism
Contextual Examples:
Recent extremist activities in Jammu and Kashmir are designed to create an
atmosphere of hostility between India & Pakistan.
Some innocent persons have fallen victim to hostility with seeds of hate
and discord bred in their mind.
Certain forces outside India are jealous of India’s economic progress and have
fanned the spirit of antagonism by secret interference.
Antonyms:
Amity
Love
Harmony
Fellowship
Sympathy
Contextual Examples:
Recent cricket match has helped to increase the amity between India
& Pakistan to play cricket.
I love all my hobbies.
There is perfect harmony among the different communities of this state.
Enrage
( Verb
)
He was enraged by Raja’s stupidity.
Synonyms:
Anger
Madden
Incense
Infuriate
Contextual
Examples:
Anger is the enemy of success.
His rough behavior maddened me and I felt compelled to leave his
premises.
His illogical remarks infuriated me.
Antonyms:
Pacify
Mollify
Soothe
Tranquilize
Placate
Contextual Examples:
He was furious at first, but I managed to pacify him.
The new medicine soothed my nerves.
Calmpose is a kind of tablet that acts as a tranquillizer.
Evasion
( Noun
)
His answers
to my questions were all evasion.
Synonyms:
Quibble
Subterfuge
Prevarication
Excuse
Pretext
Contextual Examples:
I only have a few minor quibbles about your essay. Basically it’s very
good.
Why didn’t they tell us immediately instead of resorting to this subterfuge?
The robber used the ringing of the door bell as a pretext to the hold up
robbery.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Antonyms:
Refutation
Reply
Rejoinder
Response
Defence
Answer
Contextual Examples:
The minister’s prompt refutation of the allegations made by a Member of
Parliament saved the situation.
I am awaiting a reply to my letter from the authorities.
The opposition leader sent a rejoinder to the party in power on the
issue of opposition involvement in the spy episode.
Exertion
( Noun
)
Exertion of authority is not always wise. Persuasion is better.
Synonyms:
Energy
Strain
Effort
Stretch
Pull
Tug
Spurt
Struggle
Pain
Trouble
Endeavour
Contextual
Examples:
Einstein has proved that matter and energy are convertible into each
other.
I can realize your strain of working while suffering from a painful back
ailment.
In spite of his best efforts he could not win any prize.
He worked for six hours at a stretch.
The pull of current carried as downstream.
She gave her sister’s hair a sharp tug.
The
Red Cross endeavored to alleviate the suffering of mankind.
Fruits of one’s struggle are most enjoyable.
The President of the society has taken pains to save it from being wound
up.
We are having trouble with our new car.
Antonyms:
Rest
Repose
Peace
Tranquility
Idleness
Laziness
Lethargy
Contextual Examples:
I switched off the machine and it came to rest.
Her face is mirror of her sweet repose.
I have made peace with my boss by clarifying all the misunderstandings.
Laziness and lethargy makes man dull.
Extravagant
(
Adjective )
His extravagant tastes and habits explain why
he is always in debt.
Synonyms :
Unreasonable
Excessive
Immoderate
Inordinate
Spendthrift
Lavish
Profuse
Wasteful
Prodigal
Contextual Examples:
He is a spoiled son of a rich
father, unreasonable in demands and not amendable
to argument.
Government is trying its best to economize on wasteful
expenditure in day-to-day administration.
His excessive love for money was brought him
all these difficulties.
The
old man consumed an immoderate amount
of wine and fell asleep, never to rise.
Inordinate delay in finalization of minor
details can cause failure of the project.
He consumed his inherited wealth with too lavish a
hand.
The prodigal number of eggs laid by the
fish ensures the survival of the species.
They gave profuse thanks to the industrialist
for his contribution to the orphanage.
He is bit worried about his spendthrift
brother who squanders a fortune on each dress.
Antonyms:
Reasonable
Judicious
Moderate
Temperate
Economical
Provident
Thrifty
Sparing
Contextual Examples:
The price of these shoes seems reasonable.
We must make judicious use of our voting right.
The climate of Bombay is moderate throughout the year.
The girl is very thrifty, so many of her friends
dislike her.
An economic use of water and electricity
is required to get rid of water and power crisis in the cities.
Futile
(
Adjective )
All his attempts at last turned out to be futile.
Synonyms:
Abortive
Barren
Bootless
Empty
Forlorn
Fruitless
Hollow
In vain
Ineffectual
Profitless
Unproductive
Unsuccessful
Worthless
Useless
Trivial
Idle
Trifling
Unimportant
Contextual
Examples:
I was tired of their barren discussions.
It is not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
Empty houses quickly take on a forlorn look.
Our efforts to persuade her proved fruitless.
I topped the wall to see if it was hollow.
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him.
I displaced all the worthless furniture to the basement.
It is totally useless to persuade her, she is adamant and rude.
Antonyms:
Constructive
Effective
Fruitful
Profitable
Purposeful
Successful
Useful
Variable
Worthwhile
Important
Significant
Contextual Examples:
I’m trying to be constructive because I have less time to fulfill the
task.
Delhi government is trying to make the health service as effective as
possible.
She spent a very profitable afternoon in the library.
Young people’s energies should be directed towards more purposeful activities.
Gallant
(
Adjective )
He is very gallant at the ball.
Synonyms:
Bold
Brave
Courageous
Daring
Dashing
Heroic
Lion – hearted
Valiant
Valorous
August
Dignified
Glorious
Magnificent
Splendid
Contextual
Examples:
I don’t feel bold enough to ask for a pay increase.
It was brave of her to go into a burning house to rescue her child.
These women are resourceful and courageous.
Deepak has a daring personality. He always speaks the truth.
Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.
Soldiers always die a glorious death in the battlefield.
The bride looked simply magnificent in her wedding dress.
The hotel stands in splendid isolation surrounded by moorland.
Antonyms:
Cowardly
Fearful
Ignoble
Churlish
Discourteous
Ill-mannered
Impolite
Rude
Contextual Examples:
It was cowardly of you not to admit your mistake.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
It was discourteous of you to arrive late everyday.
It was ill-mannered of you not to thank her.
Some people think it is impolite to ask someone’s age.
It is rude to interrupt when somebody is speaking.
Genial
(
Adjective )
He is under the genial influence of good wine.
Synonyms:
Affable
Agreeable
Amiable
Cheerful
Cheery
Congenial
Convivial
Cordial
Easy – going
Enlivening
Friendly
Glad
Happy
Hearty
Jolly
Merry
Pleasant
Sunny
Warm
Contextual Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
I found him most agreeable at that moment.
Her parents seemed very amiable.
You are looking very cheerful today.
I think that this aspect of my job is particularly congenial.
People very often take advantages of her because of her easy going nature.
I am glad to hear he is feeling better.
I won’t be happy until I know she is happy.
Antonyms:
Cheerless
Coo
Discourteous
Frigid
Morose
Rude
Sardonic
Sullen
Unfriendly
Ungracious
Unpleasant
Contextual Examples :
It was discourteous of you to arrive late
daily.
Raja is a morose. He always behaves rudely to
elders.
It was rude of them not to phone and say
they would be late.
All my attempts to amuse the children were met with sullen scowls.
Grim
(
Adjective )
At last all our atruggle turned out to be mere grim moves.
Synonyms:
Cruel
Ferocious
Fierce
Formidable
Frightful
Ghastly
Grisly
Gruesome
Hard
Harsh
Horrible
Merciless
Ruthless
Severe
Sullen
Surly
Terrible
Contextual Examples:
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
The lion is a ferocious animal. It can kill you.
Damini was a formidable woman. No one dared to disagree with her.
Still now you can see a frightful prospect of nuclear war.
The grisly remains of my friend’s half eaten corpse are found on the
bank of the river.
We have to face up to the harsh realities of life.
Butchers are merciless. They kill animals.
Eidi Ameen was a ruthless dictator of Uganda.
Antonyms:
Amiable
Attractive
Benign
Cheerful
Easy
Genial
Gentle
Happy
Kind
Pleasant
Soft
Sympathetic
Contextual Examples:
Her parents seemed very amiable and gentle.
He is nice, but I don’t find him at all attractive physically.
Anita is a very pretty and cheerful girl.
It is easy to go downward in respect of upward.
The old man is very gentle and gorgeous
I am very happy to know that my father reached home safely.
Hamper
( Verb )
His walk is hampered by his heavy coat.
Synonyms :
Bind
Cramp
Curb
Encumber
Entangle
Fetter
Frustrate
Hamstring
Handicap
Impede
Obstruct
Prevent
Restrain
Thwart
Hold up
Contextual Examples:
They bound his legs together so that he could not escape.
All these difficulties cramped his progress.
Traveling is difficult when you are encumbered with two small children
and heavy suitcases.
Her long hair got entangled in the rose bush.
My little sister prevents me from doing my homework.
He attempted to frustrate his political opponents by denying then access
to the media.
Antonyms:
Aid
Assist
Host
Encourage
Expedite
Forward
Further
Help
Promote
Speed
Contextual Examples:
His absence aided the rebels to gain control over the city.
I always assist to my mother in cooking whenever I have time.
The parents encouraged their child to concentrate in studies.
We must all help each other in the time of need.
A training course was provided by this company that promotes better communication between employers and its
staff.
The drugs will help speed her recovery.
Imprudent
(
Adjective )
Is it not imprudent of you to marry when your salary is very low?
Synonyms:
Careless
Fool hardy
Foolish
Headless
Ill-advised
Ill-considered
Ill-judged
Improvident
Irresponsible
Rash
Reckless
Contextual Examples:
If you want to do well in your class you should not be careless in your
studies.
It was foolhardy of him to go swimming alone.
Deepak is not serious in his job. He is a headless man.
He was ill-advised to tell his manager that he is not the responsible
man for the damages.
It was irresponsible of you to leave the door unlocked.
It would be rash of them to make up their minds before they have heard all
the evidence.
Antonyms :
Careful
Cautions
Considerate
Discreet
Judicious
Polite
Provident
Prudent
Responsible
Wise
Contextual Examples:
Be careful of the dog, it sometimes bites the people.
It was considerate of you not to play
the piano while I was asleep.
I should make a few discreet inquiries about the firm before you sign
anything.
When the fight began he thought it polite to leave.
Some farmers had been provident in the good years but others were ruined
by the bad harvests.
Inclement
(
Adjective )
You should not go into sea in this inclement weather.
Synonyms:
Rough
Stormy
Rigorous
Severe
Harsh
Draconian
Unfavorable
Unpleasant
Contextual Examples:
His rough behavior repels many a good friend.
His speech was too stormy, the mob proceeded to the office of the
chairman to express their strong protest against the corrupt practices of the
officials.
The weather today is rather unfavorable
for playing tennis.
Antonyms:
Genial
Mild
Pleasant
Favorable
Balmy
Clement
Merciful
Contextual Examples:
Saurabh has a genial personality. He makes everybody a well-wisher.
Today the weather is mild enough to let us go on a picnic.
Her pleasant manners win everybody to her side.
Don’t go there until the situation becomes favorable.
Incur
( Verb )
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His way of living incurred a lot of expenses for us.
Synonyms:
Run
Meet
Bring
Danger
Blame
Expose
Gain
Contract
Induce
Contextual Examples:
Our company has incurred a loss of $ 5, 00, 00 this year.
The loss will have to be met by raising a new loan.
The commitment to import a new machine brings danger of further
temporary loss in the books of the company.
We cannot blame the management for this situation as the machine will
add to the profits in due course.
Antonyms:
Shun
Avoid
Escape
Defect
Contextual Examples:
We cannot shun new investments for the future property of the company.
We can not avoid new schemes of workers welfare.
The culprit escaped from the place of accident without being noticed.
Induce
( Verb
)
What induced you to do such a thing in your life?
Synonyms:
Impel
Convince
Instigate
Generate
Persuade
Cajole
Urge
Coax
Wheedle
Move
Contextual Examples:
Your role in the creation of the present circumstances in the company has impelled
me to demand your resignation.
She finally persuaded us that she was telling the truth.
She was cajoled into accepting a part in the play.
My father urged me to marry a man of his choice.
But I am not convinced.
Antonyms:
Hinder
Repel
Curb
Deter
Prevent
Restrain
Discourage
Subdue
Contextual Examples:
These new laws will hinder rather than promote prison reform.
He discouraged efficient supervisors by refusing due promotions.
Prevent water entry into your child’s ears for it will cause infections.
Jaundiced
(
Adjective )
Do not take a jaundiced view on this matter.
Synonyms:
Cynical
Preconceived
Skeptical
Bitter
Biased
Distorted
Envious
Hostile
Jealous
Partial
Prejudiced
Resentful
Spiteful
Suspicious
Contextual
Examples:
They have grown rather cynical about democracy.
He had no preconceived ideas about what careers his children should
follow.
I am rather skeptical about his change of winning, despite what the
papers say.
Failing the exam was a bitter experience to him.
He is clearly biased in the government’s favor.
She cast envious eyes on her sister’s dress.
Antonyms:
Credulous
Ingenuous
Naïve
Optimistic
Open-minded
Trusting
Unbiased
Contextual Examples:
Their approach to life is refreshingly naïve.
She is not optimistic about the outcome.
Madhu wished her parents more open – minded about his friends.
Sarita has a trusting nature. She never deceives anybody.
Jest
( Noun
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All his efforts have made him only a standing just.
Synonyms:
Fun
Joke
Jeer
Taunt
Amuse
Contextual Examples:
There is nothing to joke about the present hard financial position I am
in.
It took all the fun out of the occasion when we heard that you were ill.
Don’t jeer at my helplessness today. I may be a rich man tomorrow.
He has no right to taunt on my failure in business.
Antonyms:
Seriousness
Thoughtful
Earnest
Sober
Contextual Examples:
I can say with all the seriousness at my command that you can rise to
the top in business.
Deepak is quite thoughtful in his investments. No wonder they always
bear good dividend.
I am earnest in may endeavor to pass this examination.
My boss can maintain sober temperament under any circumstances or
situation.
Justify
( Verb
)
Nothing could justify your immodest behaviour in the
dinner party.
Synonyms:
Absolve
Defend
Clear
Explain
Perform
Contextual Examples:
After examining all evidence, the judge absolved the
accused of all charged.
The lawyer who defended the accused felt elated at the
judgment.
The accused explained the circumstances of his
involvement in detail.
Antonyms:
Condemn
Accuse
Censure
Blame
Denounce
Contextual Examples:
The
government strongly condemned the extremists for their
violent activities.
The opposition leaders accused the government of partiality
towards notable politicians.
The judge censured the prosecution for illegal
detention of the accused.
If you fail the exam you’ll only have yourself to blame.
Keen
(
Adjective )
That is a knife with a keen edge.
Synonyms:
Acute
Eager
Sharp
Shrewd
Penetrating
Contextual Examples:
Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
I am eager to take the medicine to reduce my pain.
The shears aren’t sharp enough to cut the grass.
Arun Kumar is a shrewd politician. He knows the art of diplomacy and
accurate judgment of human affairs.
Police inspector’s penetrating eyes observed the criminal with
professional thoroughness.
Antonyms:
Slow
Stupid
Bland
Languid
Dull
Indifferent
Contextual Examples:
He is a slow thinker, but a fast worker
Rajesh was stupid enough to miss the chance of an interview with the
president.
This cheese is too bland for my taste.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
Magnanimous-Adjective
(
Adjective )
Today many rich people turn out to be magnanimous.
Synonyms:
Beneficent
Big
Bountiful
Charitable
Free
Handsome
Kind
Noble
Beneficent
Selfless
Contextual
Examples:
All parents are beneficent to their children.
The bigger the crime the longer the jail sentence.
A bountiful supply of food has been sent to the earthquake victims by
the central government.
You should try to be more charitable to your neighbors.
After ten years in prison, he was free man again.
I would describe her as handsome rather than beautiful.
Would you be kind enough to help me?
Antonyms:
Miserly
Petty
Resentful
Selfish
Small
Unforgiving
Vindictive
Contextual Examples:
She can be extremely vindictive.
She felt angry and resentful at what had happened.
When you have children, you have to become less selfish.
Children learn better in small classes.
Unforgiving your children will spoil their lives.
Peevish
(
Adjective )
The peevish nature of this
politician is the biggest blocade for his progress.
Synonyms:
Acrimonious
Cantankerous
Captions
Childish
Churlish
Crusty
Fractions
Fretful
Ill-tempered
Petulant
Sulky
Sullen
Surly
Testy
Tetchy
Touchy
Contextual Examples:
The acrimonious dispute between two groups was settled peacefully.
His illness has made him increasingly cantankerous.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
She is ill-tempered so easily gets fraction.
A petulant and jealous wife always quarrels with her husband.
All my attempts to amuse the children were not with sullen scowls.
Antonyms:
Affable
Agreeable
Cheerful
Cheery
Easy-Going
Even – tempered
Genial
Good- natured
Happy
Merry
Pleasant
Sweet
Contextual Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
I was very happy to hear the news of winning our team.
She is very cheerful and agreeable by nature.
My mother doesn’t mind who comes to stay. She is very easy going.
The air was sweet with the scent of lilies.
Persistent
(
Adjective )
Persistent attacks of malayria resulted in his death.
Synonyms:
Ceaseless
Continuous
Unceasing
Unremitting
Contextual Examples:
It requires a ceaseless journey for three months by road to reach their destination.
It was through unceasing planning an effort that
he topped in the class.
They had to undertake a continuous journey for three days in order to
reach the destination.
Antonyms:
Occasional
Periodic
Inconstant
Changeable
Temporary
Contextual Examples:
It was one of the occasional chances that brought him to lime light.
Periodic checkup is always good for children.
Fever near the school final exams brought temporary set-backs in his
career.
Placid
(
Adjective )
Every thing is visible in this placid water.
Synonyms:
Calm
Collected
Composed
Cool
Even
Gently
Halcyon
Mild
Peaceful
Serene
Still
Tranquil
Undisturbed
Unexcitable
Untroubled
Contextual Examples:
The city is calm again after yesterday’s riots.
She always stags cool, calm and collected in a crisis.
This wince cellar stays at an even
temperature all year round.
He seems very meek and mild.
Though the India is a country of diverse religious communities, the feeling of
patriotism among the people makes India a peaceful country.
Throughout out the crisis she remained serene and in
control.
Please stand still while I take your photograph.
Antonyms:
Agitated
Disturbed
Emotional
Excitable
Impulsive
Passionate
Rough
Temperamental
Tempestuous
Contextual Examples:
She became very agitated and started shouting.
She teaches children who are emotionally disturbed.
People get very emotional about issues like animal
welfare.
The journey from Delhi to Mumbai was very excitable.
Precarious
(
Adjective )
You will make only a precarious living as an author.
Synonyms:
Doubtful
Dubious
Hairy
Hazardous
Insecure
Perilous
Risky
Shaky
Slippery
Touch and go
Tricky
Uncertain
Unreliable
Unsafe
Unstably
Contextual Examples:
I feel doubtful about whether to go or not.
I remain dubious about her motives.
Driving on icy roads can be pretty hairy.
The government has prohibited the import of hazardous chemical.
She feels very insecure about her marriage.
It is very risky to drive without driving license.
Her hands are shaky because, she is nervous.
Antonyms:
Certain
Dependable
Reliable
Safe
Secure
Stable
Steady
Contextual Examples:
One thing is certain that I am not coming.
My memory is not reliable these days due to prolong illness.
Will the car be safe outside?
She was happy and secure to know that her family loved & respected
her.
The patent’s condition is stable
out of danger.
Put Up
( Verb )
Are you going to put up for John again?
Synonyms:
Accommodate
Construct
Erect
Entertain
Present
Raise
Float
Nominate
Propose
Put forward
Recommended
Instigate
Prompt
Endure
Contextual Examples:
The hotel can accommodate
up to 500 guests.
Delhi government has constructed many fly-overs.
They are planning to demolish the house next door and erect a block of
flats in its place.
Could you entertain the children for an hour while I make supper?
He endured three years in prison for his religious beliefs.
The police have instigated an official enquiry in to the incident.
Antonyms:
Demolish
Destroy
Flatten
Knockdown
Level
Pull down
Raze
Object to
Oppose
Protest
Stand against
Reject
Contextual Examples:
The earthquake demolished many buildings in the
city.
They have destroyed all the evidences.
Several buildings had been flattened in the blast.
The old houses are going to be knocked down.
The ground should be leveled before you plant flowers.
During the war all the villagers were razed to the ground.
Queer
( Adjective
)
His queer way of talking attracted all of us.
Synonyms:
Eccentric
Abnormal
Strange
Odd
Curious
Peculiar
Extraordinary
Unusual
Singular
Fantastic
Contextual Examples:
The old lady is becoming very eccentric. She loses temper on minor issues.
He would be an abnormal boy if he did not want to run about and play at
this carefree age.
It feels strange to be visiting the place again after all these years.
The Giraffe is an odd-looking animal.
She had a curious way of expressing herself.
The tribes have peculiar customs of marriage.
It seems quite extraordinary that the Prime Minister can claim these figures as a triumph.
A singular glow came from the unidentified flying object.
Rains in January are unusual in northern India.
The story of “Sindbad, the Sailor” is a fantastic one.
Antonyms:
Ordinary
Habitual
Everyday
Normal
Common
Usual
Commonplace
Contextual Examples:
Deepak has ordinary average habits. But he has a sterling character.
Danny is a habitual drunkard.
He drinks alcohol everyday.
Joseph has a normal habit of going for walk every morning.
Morning walk is a common feature among both the old and the young in our
locality.
Rash
(
Adjective )
We do not need a rash young man.
Synonyms:
Hasty
Venturesome
Foolhardy
Indiscretions
Reckless
Precipitate
Incaution
Contextual Examples:
Manu always repents for his hasty decisions.
Deepak has been challenged several times for his reckless driving.
The oppressive measures adopted by the British
Government in early 20th century precipitated our freedom movement.
The indiscreet remark could ruin the whole plan.
The truck driver was incautious in driving at the curve. No wonder he
ran into a car coming from the opposite
direction.
It was foolhardy of him to go swimming alone.
Antonyms:
Careful
Wary
Discreet
Canny
Prudent
Considered
Cautions
Contextual Examples:
I am very careful in my driving at the hilly area.
You should be wary of trusting someone like that.
The court is expected to take discreet judgment on vital matters.
Ravinder is cautions in his business dealings. He checks twice before he
signs an
Recalcitrant
(
Adjective )
The recalcitrant tendency of the workers
resulted in loss of job for many workers.
Synonyms:
Contrary
Defiant
Insubordinate
Intractable
Obstinate
Refractory
Stubborn
Uncontrollable
Unmanageable
Unruly
Unwilling
Wayward
Willful
Contextual Examples:
The results were contrary to all expectation.
The child is a defiant. He does not obey his parents.
I was in my childhood very disobedient to my
father.
The obstinate and stubborn old man refused to go to hospital.
The public are usually unwilling to accept change.
Antonyms:
Amenable
Complaint
Docile
Obedient
Submissive
Contextual Examples:
I find him very amenable to reason.
The government, complaint as ever, gave in to their
demands.
Reluctant
(
Adjective )
He seemed reluctant to help us now.
Synonyms:
Unwilling
Averse
Slow
Opposed
Indisposed
Backward
Contextual Examples:
He was unwilling to be transferred to Mumbai but his boss did
not consider his protest.
He seems to be averse to hard work.
My tenant’s rent payments are always slow.
She seems violently opposed to your going abroad.
The master was indisposed to give him permission.
He is a little backward in his studies.
Antonyms:
Desirous
Inclined
Willing
Eager
Disposed
Favorable
Contextual Examples:
John is desirous of going to the United States for higher studies in computer
programming.
We can go for a walk, if you feel so inclined.
He is eager to return to India after higher studies as a big boss.
He has disposed of his guests with great difficulty.
His interview has been favorable but the result would be known after a
month.
Rot
( Verb
)
One of the pieces had rotted off.
Synonyms:
Decay
Corrode
Faster
Perish
Decompose
Putrefy
Contextual Examples:
The matter over and under the ground decays
in due course to become fossils.
The earthquake left a number of bodies under the debris found decomposed
on digging.
One could smell the stink of putrefied junk months after the earthquake.
Antonyms:
Flourish
Bloom
Expend
Flower
Increase
Grow
Contextual Examples:
During the rainy season green plants get flourished.
The flowers bloom in the spring season.
Vegetation grows profusely in tropical countries.
Scatter
( Verb
)
The police scattered the crowd.
Synonyms:
Sprinkle
Disperse
Spread
Broadcast
Propagate
Dissipate
Distribute
Disseminate
Contextual Examples:
The people who believe that man becomes pious by sprinkling holy water
on him are great frauds and fakes.
The class dispersed as soon as the bell rang.
The news of the Indian Gandhi’s assassination spread like wild fire.
The special election broadcast will take
place on the local station at eight every evening for
twenty days before the date of election.
The missionaries propagated the teachings of Christianity throughout the
island by establishing educational institutions.
The fog dissipated when the sun came out.
Plato’s philosophy has been well disseminated throughout the western
world.
The postal department distributes the mail by Pin code.
Antonyms:
Hoard
Gather
Store
Collect
Amass
Pick
Garner
Accumulate
Contextual Examples:
The black market makes money by boarding scarce products and essential
commodities.
We are used to celebrate musical evenings with the whole family gathered round
the piano.
We need to accumulate enough evidence to ensure his conviction.
The little girl picks flowers in the garden for making garlands.
Shoddy
(
Adjective )
His book is nothing, but a shoddy piece of work.
Synonyms:
Cheap
Junky
Poor
Rubbishy
Second
Rate
Slipshod
Tacky
Tatty
Tawdry
Trashy
Contextual Examples:
Their woolen clothes are cheap in quality.
Rajeev’s poor performance in the examination made his parents upset.
The rubbish T.V. serial bored me badly.
You are too slipshod in your presentation.
Antonyms:
Accurate
Careful
Craftsman – like
Excellent
Fine
First – rate
Meticulous
Quality
Superlative
Well-made
Contextual Examples:
He is very accurate in mathematics.
You should be careful lifting glass vase, it may fall.
She speaks excellent French.
This earthen pot was well-made.
These fine clothes are imported from America.
Slick
(
Adjective )
The roads were slick with wet mud.
Synonyms:
Glib
Meretricious
Plausible
Polished
Smooth
Sophisticated
Adroit
Deft
Dexterous
Professional
Sharp
Skillful
Contextual Examples:
She could find no plausible explanation for the disappearance of my car from
my shed.
She succeeded by a combination of adroit diplomacy and sheer good luck.
With deft fingers she untangled the wire.
The doctor was accused of professional misconduct.
The shears are not sharp enough to cut the grass.
Marble is so smooth to touch.
Antonyms:
Amateurish
Clumsy
Crude
Inexpert
Unaccomplished
Unpolished
Unprofessional
Contextual Examples:
Detectives described the burglary as crude and amateurish.
Walking in these clumsy shoes is very difficult for him.
He was dismissed for unprofessional conduct.
The company appointed few unskilled workers.
Soothe
( Verb
)
It is difficult to soothe a crying baby.
Synonyms:
Palliate
Alleviate
Ease
Appease
Solace
Assuage
Calm
Deaden
Tranquillize
Contextual Examples:
The announcement of financial assistance has palliated
the victims of the earthquake.
The 20-point programme of the Prime Minister has alleviated the living
condition of the poorest of the poor in many parts of the
country.
The banking
institutions are helping to ease the financial handicaps of the
farmers.
Land reforms are designed to appease the more restive of the farmers.
Today’s rains have provided great solace to the draught ridden parts of
the region.
Antonyms:
Irritate
Nettle
Inflame
Agitate
Animate
Excite
Stimulate
Exasperate
Enrage
Contextual Examples:
The sulky weather today is rather irritating.
The trade union has nettled the workers to resort to a pen-down strike.
The union’s leaders have been warned against inflaming the workers
against the company.
The workers are planning to agitate for an increase in their wages.
Modern dress fashions which are marked by nudity tend to animate
violence and crime among the youth.
Sordid
(
Adjective )
In India, still many people live in sordid poverty.
Synonyms:
Dirty
Filthy
Foul
Seamy
Sleazy
Skimpy
Squalid
Wretched
Debauched
Degraded
Low
Shabby
Shameful
Vicious
Vile
Malicious
Selfish
Contextual Examples:
Dirty water is not fit for drinking.
Don’t use filthy languages while talking to your elders.
I have had a foul work to do today.
The water level in the reservoir was very low after the long draught.
You look pretty shabby in these clothes.
It is shameful of you to deceive your teacher.
Antonyms:
Clean
Fresh
Pure
Spotless
Unblemished
Decent
Honorable
Noble
Pure
Upright
Contextual Examples:
The water is clean. You can drink it.
Fresh air blows in the morning. So you should go for walk.
Pure milk is not available here.
His spotless character helps him to win the election.
She was admired for her decent manner.
Spiteful
(
Adjective )
When our neighbors let their radio blare, our days are spiteful moments.
Synonyms:
Rancorous
Malevolent
Venomous
Vindictive
Malignant
Malicious
Contextual Examples:
Only constructive use of scientific advancement can bring about a society in
which rancorous behavior of individuals which sets the individuals
against each other or in conflicting groups, can be ended.
The malignant attitude of nations
against each other can be ended only by bringing about a classless society in
which the interests of individuals cease to clash but
are reconciled in the framework of a peaceful united mankind.
Nationalism and narrow patriotism are concepts which lead to the propagation of
malicious propaganda that divides the worlds into conflicting groups and
races.
Antonyms:
Benign
Beneficent
Benevolent
Benignant
Contextual Examples:
Educational systems in different countries should teach international
citizenship to the students as a compulsory subject from the early age so as to
make all humans and individuals develop a benign attitude.
Only a universal spirit of benignity can make everyone work for the beneficent
functioning of a new world order of peace and mutual cooperation.
If the world’s newly attained knowledge in sciences and humanities could be
applied in full force, the universal feeling of benignancy would make
the world live in peace, amity and prosperity.
Spontaneous
(
Adjective )
He made a spontaneous offer of help to us.
Synonyms:
Extempore
Free
Impromptu
Impulsive
Instinctive
Natural
Unbidden
Uncompelled
Unforced
Unprompted
Voluntary
Willing
Contextual Examples:
His extempore speech was admired by the audience.
After ten years imprisonment he was free again.
Earthquake and flood are natural calamities.
The firm went into voluntary liquidation.
Are you willing to accept responsibility?
Antonyms:
Arranged
Calculated
Contrived
Deliberate
Forced
Mannered
Orchestrated
Planned
Premeditated
Preplanned
Contextual Examples:
It is a calculated risk to break your leg when you fell from the tree on
the ground.
It is obviously a contrived incident to mislead the newspapers.
The deliberate killing of innocent civilians is the motto of terrorists.
I found this reasoning rather forced.
The attack was clearly premeditated by the terrorist.
Stiff
(
Adjective )
She was scared stiff.
Synonyms:
Brittle
Firm
Hard
Rigid
Solid
Taunt
Tense
Tight
Clumsy
Crude
Arduous
Formidable
Tough
Cruel
Drastic
Extreme
Strong
Contextual Examples:
Non-metals are brittle. They can break when hammered.
We have no firm evidence.
Finding the right person for a job can be hard work.
She sat in her chair rigid and strong.
Metals are solid and heavy due to their low level of inter molecular
space.
The cap of
this bottle is very tight. It is very difficult to loose it.
A formidable task lies ahead of us.
Antonyms:
Ductile
Elastic
Flexible
Pliable
Plaint
Limber
Supple
Casual
Easy
Informal
Natural
Relaxed
Spontaneous
Contextual Examples:
Metals are ductile. You can make wire from it.
Rubber is elastic. It can spread when pulled.
You should be flexible in your attitude and ideas.
I do a few exercises to limber up before a running-race.
Moisturizing cream keeps your skin soft and supple.
It is easy to drive in a free road rather than in a crowded one.
Now I feel relaxed after completing the tedious job.
It is only natural to worry about your children.
Stimulate
( Verb
)
He stimulated his son to make greater efforts.
Synonyms:
Instigate
Whet
Purr
Inflame
Inspirit
Good
Provoked
Incite
Motivate
Contextual Examples:
The police have instigated an official enquiry into the incident.
Attendance of public meetings held by the Arya Samaj at the local hall has
always whetted my thoughts about society and humanity.
The purr of our pet dog is highly amusing though it disturbs when I am
studying.
The union leader inflamed the workers against the managements.
He goaded them to go on a week long strike to press for demand for
reduction in tuition fees and hostel rent.
Our teacher motivated us properly to score high marks in this
international exam.
Antonyms:
Prevent
Hinder
Deter
Dissuade
Contextual Examples:
Nowadays the parents cannot prevent children
from doing what they like.
More freedom to children need not necessarily hinder their progress
provided they get nice educational facilities.
Enforcement of strict discipline does not deter children from going
wrong if their minds are not put on the right track by their own free will.
The processes of guidance to children should not include dissuasion but
indirect discouragement of wrong deeds.
Taciturn
(
Adjective )
He is taciturn to talk in front of a large audience.
Synonyms:
Mute
Quiet
Reserved
Reticent
Silent
Tight – lipped
Unforth coming
Withdrawn
Contextual Examples:
She remains mute all the time in prayer meeting.
Please can you keep the children quit while I am on the phone?
She is reserved by nature. She
prefers to say alone.
He seemed strangely reticent about his past.
There are several questions I wanted to ask but I kept silent.
Antonyms:
Chatty
Communicative
Forth coming
Garrulous
Loquacious
Open
Outgoing
Sociable
Talkative
Verbose
Voluble
Wordy
Contextual Examples:
This small kid is very chatty. He always speaks something or the other.
I don’t find Sandeep very communicative. He is reserved.
He always becomes garrulous after a few glasses of wine.
Indian women are loquacious by nature.
He has an open heart, he doesn’t hide anything form his friends.
Deepak has never really been the sociable type.
What’s wrong with you? You are not talkative this evening.
Tact
( Noun )
This site in general and this page on Tact-Noun in particular will
certainly help the visitors to increase their knowledge of vocabulary in an
exhaustive way. Whilst browsing through this list, at one full swoop you will
pick up many words with the same or a related and the opposite meaning.
Have great tact in dealing with people.
Synonyms:
Finesse
Diplomacy
Adroitness
Finesse
Discretion
Skill
Cleverness
Consideration
Contextual Examples:
Thomson deserves to be a diplomat. He has a needed finesse.
She acted with considerable discretion.
Conversational skill is by itself a rare qualification.
It is only his cleverness that has saved him from death and destruction.
My application for import licence is
receiving due consideration in the commerce ministry.
Antonyms:
Discourtesy
Frankness
Awkward
Clumsy
Gauche
Untoward
Roughness
Bluntness
Simplicity
Contextual Examples:
Discourtesy is the enemy of civilization and culture.
Frankness means being fearless and straight forward not blunt and rude.
He is a capable person, well-skilled in his job but his roughness of a
rustic nature devalues his achievements.
His bluntness has made enemies of many friends.
He was deprived of his legal right just because of his over simplicity.
Terse
(
Adjective )
He made a terse talk about the policy of this company.
Synonyms:
Neat
Short
Succinct
Laconic
Compact
Summary
Sententious
Condensed
Contextual Examples:
We managed to get the garden looking neat and tidy.
I telephoned Mary a few minutes ago. It was a lively short conversation I will
always remember.
His replies were to the point and succinct.
This description of the happenings at the airport is too laconic. Will
you mind giving me more details?
This is a compact, handy dictionary of synonyms and
antonyms perfectly illustrated with the usage of words.
It helps in the making of summary of long passage by expanding your
vocabulary.
The ideas contained in this book are sententious and condensed.
Antonyms:
Diffuse
Circumlocutory
Confused
Discursive
Rambling
Verbose
Lengthy
Wordy
Contextual Examples:
This is story is a diffused version of a little incident. It
teaches the art of expanding ideas and expressions.
Huxley’s book is verbose yet interesting.
Some of Thomas Harry’s stories are unnecessarily lengthy.
It is desirable to avoid wordy letters. Brevity in correspondence pays.
Ugly
(
Adjective )
The news in todays newspaper is ugly.
Synonyms:
Homely
Distasteful
Frightful
Hideous
Repugnant
Terrible
Baleful
Menacing
Evil
Dark
Nasty
Spiteful
Sullen
Plain
Unattractive
Unsightly
Contextual Examples:
Rita is healthy but a homely type of beauty.
She has plain features, not so beautiful.
I find his use of bad language extremely distasteful.
It’s rather dark in here – can we have the lights on.
Ameeta is rather unattractive. She had odd features, no good figure, emaciated cheeks.
Some people call her unsightly. She repels charming boys.
Antonyms:
Attractive
Beautiful
Cute
Gorgeous
Handsome
Lovely
Pretty
Pleasant
Agreeable
Charming
Contextual Examples:
Sophia is a very attractive young lady.
Nancy has a beautiful face, knows manners, has sharp features, a stub
nose, a resounding voice. She can be called a real charming person and
will have all the virtues of an ideal lady.
She is pretty much to be the cynosure of our class.
Uphold
( Verb )
I cannot uphold such a conduct.
Synonyms:
Champion
Back
Support
Maintain
Defend
Sustain
Contextual Examples:
India has always championed the case of the poor countries at all
international forums.
The Congress Party sponsors and backs such candidates in elections who stand for the upliftment of the poor.
I supported the Court which maintained the judgment of the high
court on the issue of
property rights of individuals in the country.
The Prime Minister Claims can defend themselves adequately against any
foreign attack.
Antonyms:
Betray
Drop
Destroy
Demolish
Destruct
Contextual Examples:
Never betray your friend for a temporary benefit.
Drop bad habits in your day-to-day life.
It is good to destroy evil thoughts from your mind.
The building is demolished by bomb blast.
Upset
( Verb )
The cat has upset its saucer of milk.
Synonyms:
Disturb
Disorder
Spoil
Agitate
Dismay
Grieve
Perturb
Trouble
Disconcert
Disrupt
Contextual Examples:
My present arrangements are too good to be disturbed.
The withdrawal of your support can disconnect all your political
friends.
The earthquake disrupted the life of the city for decades.
Antonyms:
Soothe
Calm
Relieve
Relax
Contextual Examples:
Indian classical music greatly soothes
my tired nerves.
The daily prayer every morning helps to calm our day-to-day life.
The new drug relieved me of my pain.
A brief nap in the after noon relaxes me for hours.
Vehement
(
Adjective )
He is man of vehement desires.
Synonyms:
Ardent
Emphatic
Fervent
Forceful
Eager
Earnest
Passionate
Contextual Examples:
I am eager to join your club but you must accept my subscription in
installments.
I earnestly request you to accept my application for membership of the
club.
He was most emphatic that I go with him
I am passionately in love with the billiards game practiced in your
club.
Antonyms:
Feeble
Mild
Affected
Cool
Moderate
Apathetic
Calm
Contextual Examples:
My desire to join your club is feeble.
The city is calm again after yesterday’s riot.
His application is, therefore, coined in mild language.
You club has now a reputation which is adversely affected by the haughty
behavior of the richer members.
Void
(
Adjective )
The agreement, not being signed, is null and void.
Synonyms:
Abolish
Negate
Nullify
Cancel
Repeal
Revoke
Contextual Examples:
The system of Sati was abolished among the Hindus in the 19th century
with the efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
The role of money in elections more
or less negates the functioning of democracy in India.
Corruption in bureaucracy also nullifies some of the good points of
democracy. It fails to cancel the creation of black money by
businessmen.
Antonyms:
Establish
Endorse
Legalize
Permit
Renew
Uphold
Contextual Examples:
The public sector was first established on an ambitious scale in the
second plan.
The president has endorsed the anti-defection bill and it has since
become law.
Men of the new economic reforms are designed to legalize the black
money.
I have obtained an all-India permit for my new deluxe tourist bus.
I have renewed the license of my old car.
Vulgar
( Adjective
)
His vulgar display of riches repelled him from his friends.
Synonyms:
Coarse
Crude
Dirty
Impolite
Indecent
Rude
Nasty
Gaudy
Gross
Obscene
Contextual Examples:
This is very coarse cloth material. I want
a softer one.
His crude behavior compelled me to slap him on the face.
His way of talking to his elders is positively indecent.
My gross income exceeds the net income by over 25%
This film has a few obscene shots.
Antonyms:
Exquisite
Polite
Aristocratic
Elegant
Genteel
Refined
Polished
Contextual Examples:
This is an exquisite design suiting my taste.
He is polite salesman. Let us give him some business.
I want refined coconut oil, not the unclean crude like this one.
Wilson has polished manners. No wonder he makes friends in no time.
Wicked
(
Adjective )
It was wicked of you to torment the poor cat.
Synonyms:
Iniquitous
Criminal
Vile
Villainous
Corrupt
Evil
Immoral
Bad
Heinous
Sinful
Contextual Examples:
Socio – economic system in India continues to be iniquitous as there is
not linking of maximum and minimum incomes and wealth by a just ratio.
The criminal activities of the rich go unspotted owing to corruption
at high levels.
The vile deeds of the black – marketers are keeping the poor people half
starved.
The beaurocrats are playing their villainous role in keeping the social
order as unjust.
Antonyms:
Virtuous
Benevolent
Ethical
Honorable
Noble
Incorrupt
Chaste
Moral
Upright
Contextual Examples:
The virtuous deeds of the brave inspire the young.
Its behavior has not been strictly ethical.
However incorrupt the political leadership, it has so far not succeeded in chastening
the government officials to any moral or upright ideals
Wisdom
( Noun
)
The wisdom of our ancestors is amazing.
Synonyms:
Knowledge
Intelligence
Discretion
Sense
Learning
Erudition
Discernment
Sagacity
Prudence
Contextual Examples:
My knowledge of Biology is very much limited.
The UPSC nowadays tests the intelligence of candidates to various
competitive examinations by putting multiple – choice questions.
Wise people use discretion in their vocabulary while speaking to men of
culture.
My sense of hearing has been weakened by the noisy atmosphere in my
factory.
I am learning to write commercial letters.
The judge uses erudition and discernment while delivering his judgment.
The official used his power with sagacity and prudence. Hence he
earned the reputation of an ideal civil servant.
Antonyms:
Stupidity
Absurdity
Idiocy
Nonsense
Ignorance
Silly
Contextual Examples:
Stupidity is an innate trait of a person. It is not based on lack of
knowledge of languages or academics.
Now please stop these nonsense talks. I am tired of hearing.
Ignorance of law is no excuse for committing a crime.
Marx’s ideas were initially regarded as silly by just intellectuals but
in due course they were supported by an ever increasing number of political
thinkers of the times.
It was very late when I realized the absurdity of the situation.
Xanthic
(
Adjective )
The xanthic nature of this flower attracted all the children.
Synonyms:
Light – skinned
Golden – haired
Yellow – haired
Fair – haired
Blonde
Fair
Contextual Examples:
The Europeans are a light – skinned race.
She is a golden – haired blonde from Switzerland.
Some of the females in Australia and New Zealand are yellow haired. This
is again a physical phenomenon.
Antonyms:
Brown
Black
Wheatish
Skinned
Contextual Examples:
Mary has matching brown eyes and hair.
The original residents of Africa have a black skin.
Most Indians have a wheatish complexion.
Some people are thick skinned. They do not react to the indignities
perpetrated on them.
Xanthous
(
Adjective )
The xanthous nature of this flower attracted all the children.
Synonyms:
Light – skinned
Golden – haired
Yellow – haired
Fair – haired
Blonde
Fair
Contextual Examples:
The Europeans are a light – skinned race.
She is a golden – haired blonde from Switzerland.
Some of the females in Australia and New Zealand are yellow haired. This
is again a physical phenomenon.
Antonyms:
Brown
Black
Wheatish
Skinned
Contextual Examples:
Mary has matching brown eyes and hair.
The original residents of Africa have a black skin.
Most Indians have a wheatish complexion.
Some people are thick skinned. They do not react to the indignities
perpetrated on them.
Yoke
( Noun )
In this film, the HERO did his best to break the yoke of the tyrant.
Synonyms:
Link
Connect
Harness
Couple
String
Contextual Examples:
India has broken the link of imperialism with Britain, though she
continues its link with the Common Wealth Countries as a full fledged member.
The two towns are connected by an excellent bus service.
There are two parts of this machine come into operation when coupled.
There is no string attached to the foreign aid coming to India.
Antonyms:
Release
Divorce
Abandon
Disconnect
Contextual Examples:
The government released all political prisoners after attaining
independence.
The question of political system prevailing in a country cannot be divorced from
foreign relations.
Samson and Lucy have agreed to divorce each other on certain mutually
settled terms.
I have abandoned the idea of marriage for the time being.
Zest
( Noun )
He entered into our plan with zest.
Synonyms:
Enjoyment
Gusto
Relish
Charm
Pungency
Taste
Delectation
Contextual Examples:
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in studies now a day.
His mind was filled with delectation after receiving the news of his
niece’s arrival.
Adventurous books suits my taste.
The garden is full of charm.
I don’t relish the prospect of coming to office on Sundays.
Antonyms:
Abhorrence
Apathy
Indifference
Lack of enthusiasm
Weariness
Loathing
Distaste
Disinclination
Aversion
Contextual Examples:
She has strong abhorrence for racism.
There is a lack of enthusiasm among the players as on other days play
made them lethargic.
He had an aversion to playing hockey.
His indifferent towards my feelings frustrated me.
I have distaste for politics.
There was a general disinclination to return home after the movie late
at night.
Neglect
( Noun )
Do not neglect writing to your mother.
Synonyms:
Carelessness
Neglectfulness
Negligence
Omission
Oversight
Slight
Scorn
Slackness
Inadvertence
Heedlessness
Default
Failure
Disregard
Disrespect
Error
Contextual Examples:
Saurabh’s carelessness will cause him great loss one day.
His boss scolded him for his neglectfulness.
The employees took full advantage of negligence of the boss.
The accountant was regretful of his omissions and errors.
The boatman scorned his son for his perpetual fear of peddling in the
sea.
The slackness of the worker irritated the boss.
The father was worried about the heedlessness of his son for studies.
I am confident he will not default in repaying your loan.
One should not be disappointed on failures, as they ultimately lead to
success in life.
The king disregarded the counsel of his minister and waged the war.
He married a poor girl disrespecting the wishes of his parents.
Antonyms:
Care
Attention
Observation
Adventure
Heed
Contextual Examples:
If you care for others, others will certainly care for you.
I drew the attention of the Minister to the sources of corruption in his
Ministry.
The Minister heeded my observations while drafting his proposals
for eradication of corrupt practices.
My new scheme is an adventure in the country’s economy.
Notion
( Noun
)
I have no notion of what he means.
Synonyms:
Conception
Impression
Imagination
Opinion
Doctrine
Belief
Supposition
Thought
Contextual Examples:
The architect’s conception of the building was a glass sky-scrapper.
He imbibed a deep impression of the Taj’s lovely moonlight beauty when
he viewed it for the first time.
With a little imagination we should be able to find a solution to this
vexed problem.
His teacher has a very high opinion about Pankaj
Progress has swept many of the old doctrines away.
His firm belief in God helps him overcome all difficulties in life.
He acted on the supposition that the public would applaud his political
maneuvers.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Antonyms:
Truth
Reality
Fact
Variety
Actuality
Contextual Examples:
Truth always triumphs; falsehood never pays.
Terrorism has of late become one of the menacing realities round the
world.
The fact of poverty in the developing countries continues to persist.
There is a great variety of religions in India, Hinduism, Islam,
Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism etc.
The actuality of divisive tendencies in the Indian social firmament
cannot be denied.
Obdurate
(
Adjective )
His obdurate nature resulted in loss of his job.
Synonyms:
Adamant
Dogged
Firm
Fixed
Hard
Hard–hearted
Immovable
Inexorable
Inflexible
Obstinate
Relentless
Unending
Inexpressible
Contextual Examples:
She was quite adamant that she would not come.
I don’t want to be unkind, he said in a firm voice.
He had the fixed idea that a woman’s place was in the home.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a lamppost.
She is obstinate and inflexible in her attitude.
Antonyms:
Amenable
Biddable
Complaint
Flexible
Malleable
Plaint
Soft-hearted
Submissive
Tender
Tractable
Yielding
Placid
Contextual Examples:
I find him very amenable to reason.
She is a placid and biddable child.
The government, complaint or ever, gave in to their demand.
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
The young are mere malleable than the old.
Obligatory
(
Adjective )
Is attendance at school obligatory
or optional in that country?
Synonyms:
Necessary
Unavoidable
Needful
Imperative
Compulsory
Contextual Examples:
If necessary, I am prepared to come again tomorrow.
It is unavoidable to pay taxes if your income is beyond $ 50000 in a
year.
I am sure Sanjeev will do the needful in this matter if he possibly can.
It is absolutely imperative that we make a quick decision.
Sex education should be compulsory in schools.
Antonyms:
Desired
Willing
Voluntary
Self
Chosen
Contextual Examples:
We should work our utmost to achieve the desired objectives.
Sorry, I am not willing to relax the rules for the sake of your son’s
admission in my school.
My father has taken to voluntary retirement after 20 years of service in
the government, though he could still continue for few more years.
The career followed by my son is self-chosen. I have never given him
serious advice or guidance.
Obliterate
( Verb
)
The criminals obliterated all signs of crime before they left the scene.
Synonyms:
Annihilate
Blot out
Cancel
Destroy
Efface
Eradicate
Erase
Expunge
Extirpate
Root out
Wipe out
Contextual Examples:
She annihilated her opponent who failed to win a single game.
He tried to blot out anything that would remind him of his ordeal.
The match had to be cancelled because of bad weather.
They have destroyed all the evidence of the spot.
Time and weather had long since effaced the inscription on the
monument.
Small pox has now been eradicated.
He has tried to erase from his mind all memories of the disaster.
Antonyms:
Build
Construct
Create
Establish
Form
Formulate
Generate
Make
Contextual Examples:
Birds build their nests out of twigs.
Delhi government has constructed many flyovers in Delhi.
God created the world, the universe and every living being.
India tries to establish a good relationship with China.
They form the clay into figure of animals.
Odious
(
Adjective )
The atmosphere in that college is odious to stay there even for a few
days.
Synonyms:
Abhorrent
Abominable
Detestable
Disgusting
Execrable
Foul
Hateful
Horrible
Horrid
Loathsome
Obnoxious
Repugnant
Repulsive
Unpleasant
Vile
Contextual Examples:
Violence and communal riot are abhorrent
to him.
Murders and rape are abominable crimes.
It is detestable to me to get up early in the morning.
To bite nails is a disgusting habit.
Her way of talking to elders is very execrable.
The memory of her childhood was still hateful to her.
Antonyms:
Agreeable
Charming
Congenial
Delightful
Enchanting
Enjoyable
Pleasant
Pleasing
Winsome
Contextual Examples:
I found him most agreeable.
She looks very charming today.
I find this aspect of my job particularly congenial.
I was very delightful to see the splendid arrangement in the party.
We found the scenery of Nepal very enchanting.
Onerous
(
Adjective )
He resigned his job because that is full of onerous duties.
Synonyms:
Burdensome
Troublesome
Backbreaking
Wearing
Oppressive
Difficult
Contextual Examples:
The old man was glad to get rid of his burdensome furniture.
A successful teacher knows how to handle the troublesome students.
Democracy cannot tolerate oppressive leaders.
Facing a corrupt bureaucracy is one of the most difficult problems of
the new government.
The members of the society are tired of the wearing manners of the
secretary.
Carrying the furniture to the attic was a back breaking task.
Antonyms:
Easy
Fluent
Harmless
Comfortable
Contextual Examples:
The language paper was rather easy. I had nothing to worry.
Modern moving belt system at the
airports and big railway stations has made fluent the problem of luggage
placement in the luxury cars.
Taking of bed tea is harmless but only if you keep the consumption
within limits.
The new luxury coach is as comfortable as your well cushioned drawing
room.
Opulent
(
Adjective )
Action should be taken to remove the opulent vegetation in this area.
Synonyms:
Affluent
Lavish
Luxurious
Moneyed
Prosperous
Sumptuous
Wealthy
Well-to-do
Copious
Plentiful
Profuse
Prolific
Contextual Examples:
Her parents were very affluent in that locality.
He was lavish with his praise.
He bought a luxurious car. It is very expensive.
The moneyed class people lead a luxurious life.
The north of this region is still
more prosperous than the south.
Mangoes are plentiful at the moment.
She supports her theory with copious evidences.
Antonyms:
Destitute
Down and out
Broke
Moneyless
Needy
Penurious
Poor
Poverty – stricken
Contextual Examples:
When he died his family was left completely destitute.
During the recession thousands of small business went broke.
Nowadays I am moneyless. Can you lend me $ 500?
We should help the poor and needy.
Due to bad policy of the government African farmers are still poor.
Outbreak
( Noun
)
The enemity between the two communities resulted in an outbreak of
clashes.
Synonyms:
Commotion
Tumult
Insurrection
Outburst
Contextual Examples:
Opposition leaders are talking irresponsibly in
this district. No wonder there has already taken place a commotion among
members of different communities.
The laboring class has caused a tumult in a number of factories by their
agitation
against rising prices.
Discontentment against the king was so great that the common people rose in an insurrection
and dethroned the king.
The leader caused outburst among the masses by their burning extempore.
Antonyms:
Order
Quiet
Subsidence
Peace
Contextual Examples:
The new leadership created order out of chaos.
The dissidents achieved what they wanted and the result was return of the quiet
atmosphere.
The revolt was brought under subsidence and peace restored.
Pacify
( Verb
)
We did all our best to pacify our father.
Synonyms:
Appease
Mitigate
Quench
Lull
Allay
Compose
Quiet
Assuage
Tranquillize
Contextual Examples:
He appeased his hunger with sweet dishes.
Government has taken several steps to mitigate the sufferings of the
shopkeepers of this area.
I need something to quench my thirst.
There was a lull before the patient’s anxiety.
She remained well composed during the hot controversy.
The teachers tried to quieten the students.
The medicine may assuage the pain, but soaking in lukewarm water will do
you injury more good.
This medicine will tranquillize the restless baby and put him asleep.
Antonyms:
Irritate
Inflame
Annoy
Incense
Enrage
Exasperate
Vex
Contextual Examples:
His criticism irritated
me very much.
The fiery speech of the trade union leader inflamed the passions of the
workers.
The subordinate’s impertinence annoyed the boss.
They feel deeply incensed by the way I have been treated.
The peasant’s rude behavior enraged the landlord.
The neglect of the civic problems in the city has exasperated the local
population.
The municipal commissioner has vexed the problem by his indifferent
attitude.