Prof. Rahul R.

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

( 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 )

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

1. immodesty
2. self-esteem
3. self-love
4. self-praise

5. complacency
6. smugness
7. dignified
8. upgrade
9. exalt

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

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

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

1. hinder
2. prevent
3. obstruct
4. interrupt
5. intercept
6. restrict
7. restraint
8. inhibit
9. block
10. close
11. affect
12. prohibit

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

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

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

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:

1. desire
2. like
3. worship
4. long for
5. wish

6. earn

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

1. admire
2. adore
3. cherish
4. dot on
5. esteem
6. love
7. revere

8. idolize
9. worship

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

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

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

1. Blame
2. Censure
3. Charge
4. Convict
5. Denounce
6. Excoriate
7. Reprehend

8. Sentence
9. Upbraid

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

1. Pursue
. Adopt

3. Persist

4. Offer

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

1. Concrete
2. Definite
3. Factual
4. Real
5. Specific

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

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

1. Bottom
2. Depths
3. Low point
4. Minimum
5. Nadir
6. Zero

Acrimonious( Adjective )

In this acrimonious political situation, we could not remain peace and calm.
Synonyms:

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. Compliant
2. Compromising
3. Easy-going
4. Flexible
5. Lax
6. Pliant
7. Receptive
8. Responsive
9. Susceptible

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

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

1. Disloyalty
2. Faithfulness
3. Falseness
4. Inconstancy
5. Infidelity
6. Perfidy

7. Treachery
8. Treason

1. Brusque
2. Cold
3. Discourteous
4. Distant
5. Haughty
6. Ride
7. Surly
8. Unfriendly
9. Ungracious
10. Unpleasant

Allure

( Verb )

( Adjective )

rbitrary

( Adjective )

ugment

( Verb )

Baffle

( Verb )

anal

( Adjective )

bashful.
( Adjective )

Blithe

( Adjective )

lunt

( Adjective )

rusque

( Adjective )

ajole

( Verb )

Choke

( Verb )

Commemorate

( Verb )

Complacent-Adjective

( Adjective )

Concerted

( Adjective )

Conscientious

( Adjective )

Considerate

( Adjective )

Contemptible

( Adjective )

Dainty

( Adjective )

Damp

( Adjective )

Denigrate

( Verb )

Depreciate

( Verb)

Detrimental

( Adjective )

Dissolve

( Verb )

Dogged

( Verb )

Imprudent

( Adjective )

Inclement

( Adjective )

Incur

( Verb )

Induce

( Verb )

Jaundiced

( Adjective )

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 )

Magnanimous-Adjective

( Adjective )

Peevish

( Verb )

Upset

( Verb )

Vehement

( Adjective )

Void

( Adjective )

Vulgar

( Adjective )

Wicked

( Adjective )

Wisdom

( Adjective )

Outbreak

( Noun )

Pacify

( Verb )

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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

Ebb

Emit

Enmity

Enrage

Evasion

Exertion

Extravagant

Gallant

Genial

Induce

Jest

Justify

Persistent

Placid

Rash

Recalcitrant

Rot

Scatter

Slick

Soothe

Sordid

Spiteful

Spontaneous

Stiff

Stimulate

Terse

Void

Wisdom

Xanthic

Xanthous

Notion

Obliterate

Outbreak

Pacify

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

Ebb

Emit

Enmity

Enrage

Evasion

Exertion

Extravagant

Gallant

Genial

Induce

Jest

Justify

Persistent

Placid

Rash

Recalcitrant

Rot

Scatter

Slick

Soothe

Sordid

Spiteful

Spontaneous

Stiff

Stimulate

Terse

Void

Wisdom

Xanthic

Xanthous

Notion

Obliterate

Outbreak

Pacify

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

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