2 Flashcards
clean
Synonym :
neat , scrubbed , unstained , sterile ,
hygienic , sanitary
Antonym :
dirty , unclean , unfairly , stained ,
grubby , smirched
cease
Synonym :
stop , finish , discontinue , quit , lay off
Antonym :
begin , continue , commence ,
persevere , carry on , initiate
seize
Synonym :
grab , take over , capture , take captive ,
grip , grasp
Antonym :
give , free , unfasten , liberate , loose ,
forfeit
conceal
Synonym :
hide , cover , veil , keep secret , suppress
Antonym :
disregard , uncover , unwrap , lay bare ,
expose , show
mane
lions hair
commence
Synonym :
begin , start , open , kick off , start up
Antonym :
close , conclude , cease , stop , complete
proximity
Synonym :
closeness , nearness , vicinity ,
propinquity , adjacency
Antonym :
distance
worried
Synonym :
concerned , anxious , distressed , upset ,
Perturbed , tense , tormented , disturbed
Antonym :
Calm , comforted , undisturbed ,
unworried , untroubled
enthusiastic
Synonym :
eager , keen , avid , excited , passionate ,
rabid , vigorous , zealous
Antonym :
apathetic , disinterested , dispassionate ,
frigid , impotent , lethargic , uncaring ,
unenthusiastic , unwilling , unworried ,
pessimistic , weary
afraid
Synonym :
scared , frightened , terrified , fearful ,
loath , suspicious , apprehensive , timid ,
hesitant
Antonym :
Composed , courageous , undaunted ,
undismayed , valiant , venturesome ,
intrepid , valiant
confused
Synonym :
puzzled , baffle , flurry , stump , faze
Antonym :
clearheaded
irritated
Synonym :
annoyed , angry , inflame , aggravate ,
bother , troubled
Antonym :
calm , collected , untroubled
reluctant
Synonym :
hesitant , unwilling , unenthusiastic ,
loth , resistant , circumspect
Antonym :
indiscreet , incautious , heedless , eager ,
enthusiastic
doubtful
Synonym :
dubious , unlikely , in doubt , uncertain ,
unsure , precarious
Antonym :
Certain , definite , trustworthy ,
undoubted , unquestionable ,
determined , indubious
compare
Synonym :
similarities , equivalence , comparison ,
Correlate , equal
Antonym :
imbalance , disregard , desegregate ,
disconnect
contrast
Synonym :
differences , variation , opposite ,
divergence , contradiction , distinction ,
diversity , contradict , diverge
Antonym :
likeness , harmony , sameness ,
homogeneousness , uniformity , unity ,
harmonize , coincide , concur , conform
Signpost
clue , guidebook , manual , emblem ,
placard , ( sth to led you answer or direct
to somewhere else.)
summarise
Synonym :
conclude , abstract , digest , sketch ,
review , abridge , condense , outline ,
make a summary , sum up
Antonym :
elaborate , elongate , extend , lengthen ,
prolong , protract , amplify , enlarge
impose
synonym :
enforce , institute , promulgate , force
Antonym :
disorder , displace , forget , overlook ,
prevent
tempt
Synonym :
persuade , allure , convince , appeal to ,
charm , captivate , charm , fascinate ,
stimulate
Antonym :
bore , discourage , hinder , repulse ,
deter , dishearten , halt , dull
crawl
synonym :
creep , delay , slow , lag , dawdle , drag ,
plod , squirm , wriggle
Antonym :
run
diligent
Synonym :
hardworking , industrious , rigorous ,
assiduous , attentive , studious , tireless ,
persistent
Antonym :
inattentive , disinterested ,
unenthusiastic , unconcerned ,
unscrupulous , weary , lethargic , languid
drowsy
Synonym :
sleepy , dozy , tired , exhausted , snoozy ,
lethargic , dazed
Antonym :
alert , awake , lively
destitute
Synonym :
Poor , penniless , needy , indigent ,
devoid , strapped , insolvent ,
impoverished
Antonym :
affluent , rich , solvent , wealthy ,
prosperous
moist
Synonym :
damp , steamy , humid , muggy , soggy
Antonym :
arid , dehydrated , dry
disperse
Synonym :
scatter , sprinkle , leave , split up , spread
Antonym :
accumulate , bunch , cluster , flock ,
throng , teem , muster , roundup
gloomy
Synonym :
dull , depressing , disappointing , bad ,
grim , sulky , pessimistic , murky ,
dismal , dim , overcast , somber
Antonym :
bright , cheerful , happy , joyful ,
luminous , pleasant , exhilarating ,
sparkling , uplifting , vivacious
dusk
Synonym :
twilight , sunset , sundown , fall , nightfall
Antonym :
daybreak , sunrise , brightness , dawn ,
light
dumb
Synonym :
speechless , mute , silent , stupid , dull ,
foolish
Antonym :
speaking , bright , intelligent , smart
fatal
Synonym :
deadly , lethal , incurable , catastrophic ,
grievous , malignant , inevitable ,
disastrous , cataclysmic , calamitous ,
ruinous , virulent
Antonym :
fortunate , blessed , harmless ,
healthful , nourishing
dear
Synonym :
expensive , costly , pricey , beloved ,
adored , precious , valuable
Antonym :
Unfriendly , cheap , despised , low-
priced , valueless , moderate , foe ,
enemy
desire
to wish for sth , wish , want , impulse ,
longing , aspiration , fancy , trust , hope
swamped
Synonym :
flood , inundate , deluge , immerse , soak , drench , saturate
Antonym :
drain , dry , parch , dehydrate
sorrowful
Synonym :
very sad , unhappy , regretful , glum ,
gloomy , miserable
Antonym :
Joyful , buoyant , glad , jubilant ,
delighted , cheerful
frail
Synonym :
very weak , delicate , fragile , breakable ,
fallible , feeble , faint
Antonym :
robust , strong , powerful , stout ,
stalwart
timid
Synonym :
apprehensive , fearful , afraid , shy ,
timorous , nervous
Antonym :
bold , brave , daring , adventurous ,
venturous
deter
Synonym :
to stop , discourage , prevent , block ,
stave off , fend off , dissuade
Antonym :
persuade , encourage , urge ,
cast out
Synonym :
throw out , put away , toss , dispose ,
discard
Antonym :
accept , admit , receive , take , take in ,
welcome , entertain , ( harbor , house ,
lodge , shelter )
levy
Synonym :
fine , penalty , tariff , charge , exact ,
exaction , excise , burden , raise , duty
Antonym :
give , displace , exonerate , disapprove ,
veto
scalding
Synonym :
burning , blistering , searing , sizzling ,
whip , extremely hot , charring ,
parching , harming , hurting
Antonym :
freezing , chilling , cooling , refrigerating ,
frosting , curing , healing , mending ,
remedying
blunt
overwhelming
astonish
Synonym :
amaze , surprise , stagger , astound ,
shock , bewilder , daze , startle
Antonym :
clear up , expect , calm , explain
baffle
Synonym :
puzzle , bewilder , mystify , confuse ,
confound , regulate , elude , faze ,
disconcert , stump
Antonym :
nurture , forward , promote , advance ,
cultivate
correspond
Synonym :
be compatible with , be equivalent ,
equate , match , conform , correlate ,
resemble
Antonym :
disagree (with) , differ (from) , deviate ,
mismatch , disconnect
dug
Synonym :
stab , poke , excavate , dig up , dig out ,
hollow , find , search , gouge
Antonym :
cover , fill , not get , dissuade ,
misunderstand
fraction
Synonym :
part , subdivision , portion , ratio ,
segment , proportion , percentage
Antonym :
multiply , whole , entirely
grant
Synonym :
endowment , award , donation ,
handout , scholarship , allot
Antonym :
deny , refusal , disallow , reject ,
disavow , dissent , refrain , repudiate
hesitate
indigenous
joy
knock out
leap
faith
mandatory
naughty
outcome
privilege
quest
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