A Synonyms Set 1 Flashcards
Abate
Synonyms are :
Decrease , Diminish , Subside
Example 1 : The storm abated after several hours.
Example 2 : The pain in his leg gradually abated.
Antonyms are : Increase, Intensify, Magnify
Abbreviate
Synonyms are :
Shorten , Condense , Contract
Example 1 : She decided to abbreviate her speech to save time.
Example 2 : The word “abbreviation” can be abbreviated as “abbrev.”
Antonyms are : Expand, Lengthen, Elongate
Abhor
Synonyms are :
Detest , Loathe , Hate
Example 1 : He abhorred the idea of eating insects.
Example 2 : She abhors violence of any kind.
Antonyms are : Love, Adore, Cherish
Abide
Synonyms are :
Endure , Tolerate , Bear
Example 1 : She could not abide his bad manners.
Example 2 : He promised to abide by the rules.
Antonyms are : Flee, Escape, Depart
Abjure
Synonyms are :
Renounce , Reject , Abstain
Example 1 : He abjured his former beliefs.
Example 2 : She abjured her father’s political views.
Antonyms are : Embrace, Accept, Endorse
Ablaze
Synonyms are :
Burning , On fire , In flames
Example 1 : The building was ablaze with lights.
Example 2 : The forest was ablaze with wildfires.
Antonyms are : Extinguished, Out, Cold
Abnormal
Synonyms are :
Unusual , Deviant , Anomalous
Example 1 : The test results were abnormal.
Example 2 : His behavior was abnormal for a child his age.
Antonyms are : Normal, Regular, Typical
Abound
Synonyms are :
Be plentiful , Teem , Overflow
Example 1 : The garden abounded with fresh vegetables.
Example 2 : The city abounds with cultural events.
Antonyms are : Lack, Scarcity, Dearth
Abrupt
Synonyms are :
Sudden , Hasty , Unexpected
Example 1 : The meeting ended abruptly.
Example 2 : His abrupt departure left us all surprised.
Antonyms are : Gradual, Slow, Gentle
Absorb
Synonyms are :
Soak up , Engage , Consume
Example 1 : The sponge absorbed all the water.
Example 2 : He was so absorbed in his book that he didn’t notice the time.
Antonyms are : Release, Disperse, Ignore
