English Vocabulary Flashcards
Social
Living together in communities or groups, not alone
Syn: communal, collective, group
Ant: individual, alone
Exchange
Giving one thing and receiving something else back
Syn: trade, swapping, barter
Ant: withhold, keep, retain
Excess
More than is needed or usual, extra
Syn: surplus, overabundance
Ant: lack, moderation, restraint
Reinforce
Strengthen more material, help or support
Syn: fortify, bolster, add to, supplement
Ant: weaken, diminish, topple, collapse
Storage
A place or space for storing things (for future use)
Syn: depot, stockpile
Transport
Carry from one place to another
Syn: convey, transfer, send, haul
Ant: idle, stagnate
Chamber
An enclosed space in a machine, or in an animals’ living space; a compartment
Syn: room, hall
Scarce
Not enough to meet demand
Syn: short supply, scant, meager, sparse
Ant: plentiful, abundant
Obstacle
Something that blocks or stands in the way
Syn: barrier, hurdle, block
Ant: advantage
Transfer
To cause to move from one place to another
Syn: move, carry, convey, shift, take
Ant: retain
Reward
To give a reward for, or to
Syn: prize, award, honor
Ant: punish
Graduate
To finish a course of study and receive a diploma
Syn:
Ant: qualify, pass, be certified or licensed
Ant: fail, incomplete, demoted
Symbol
Something that represents or stands for something else; a printed or written sign used to represent an operation, action, quantity and the like
Syn: sign, character, mark, image
Foster
Receiving, sharing or giving care like that of a parent, but not related by blood or adoption
Disobey
To refuse or fail to obey
Syn: defy, go against, contravene
Ant: obey, listen to
Confidence
Trust or faith in someone else or in something
Syn: trust, belief, faith
Ant: distrust, skeptical
Ceremony
A formal act or series of acts performed in honor of an event or special occasion
Syn: protocol, decorum, formalities
Confesses
To admit that one has done something bad, wrong or illegal; to own or admit as true
Syn: admit, acknowledge, reveal
Ant: conceal, deny
Patiently
Putting up with trouble, hardship, annoyance, or delay without complaining
Syn: tolerantly
Ant: grumpily, frustratedly
Performs
To carry out, to do
Syn: execute, discharge, fulfill
Ant: neglect, omit
Territory
An area of land or region
Syn: enclave, colony
Ant: wilderness, unclaimed land
Accompany
Go along with
Syn: travel with, tag along, escort
Ant: neglect, ignore
Proposed
To put forward for consideration, to suggest
Syn: to submit, present, file
Ant: withdraw
Interpreter
A person who translates orally from one language to another
Syn: translator
Duty
Obligation to do what is right, a job
Syn: responsibility, obligation, commitment
Supplies
Necessary materials used or given out when needed
Syn: stock, reserve, cache
Ant: used up, depleted
Route
A road or lane of travel between 2 places
Syn: path, passage, way
Corps
A group of people acting or working together
Syn: fraternity, community, unit
Clumsy
Done or made without skill
Syn: awkward, uncoordinated, bungling
Ant: graceful
Landmark
A familiar or easily seen object that marks or identifies a place
Syn: markers, sign, indicator
Ant: ordinary, unremarkable
Appreciate
To be thankful for
Syn: value, respect
Ant: be unaware of, disregard
Blaring
Loud, harsh
Syn: blast, clamor, boom
Ant: murmur
Combination
Condition of being combined; union
Syn: merger, blend, mixture, fusion
Ant: break up, dissolve, split
Promptly
Done or given without delay
Introduce
To bring or put in something new or different
Syn: initiate, launch, start
Ant: abolish, remove
Nocturnal
Active at night
Syn: nightish, night time
Ant: daily, day time
Feat
Act or accomplishment that shows skill, strength or bravery
Syn: achievement, accomplishment, triumph
Ant: dud, bust, debacle
Effort
Use of physical or mental energy to do something, hard work
Syn: attempt, try, strive
Ant: apathy, laziness, passivity
Suggest
To offer for consideration or action
Syn: propose, recommend, submit
Ant: oppose, renounce, disagree
Racket
A loud, unpleasant noise
Syn: noise, din, clamor
Ant: calm, quiet, tranquility
Absolute
Without limits, without flaws or imperfections
Syn: pure, perfect, entire, complete
Ant: flawed, limited, incomplete
Arena
An enclosed space used for sports or shows; a field of interest, activity, conflict or debate
Syn: stadium, theater, auditorium, field
Compliment
A remark or action that shows admiration, praise, or approval; good wishes
Syn: congratulations, regards, flatter, applaud
Ant: blame, criticism, insult, belittle
Deliberate
Verb: to think about or discuss very carefully
Adj.: done or said on purpose; careful, at a slow pace
Syn: consider, debate, weigh; intentional, thoughtful
Ant: impulsive, careless, hasty
Dense
Close or packed together; thick or stupid
Syn: compact, solid, crowded; dull-witted, thick headed
Ant: sparse, open, scattered; clever, alert, smart
Dominant
Above all others; leading or controlling; having the most power
Syn: chief, main, first; commanding
Ant: inferior, secondary; humble, modest
Hazardous
Involving risk or danger
Syn: dangerous, perilous, risky
Ant: safe, secure
Huddle
To crowd close together; to form a closely packed group; get together to discuss something
Syn: to bunch, cluster, gather; a bunch, a conference or meeting
Necessity
Something that cannot be avoided or done without; great need
Syn: requirement, essential, a must
Ant: an option, extra, luxury
Offend
To break a law or rule; to cause hurt feelings
Syn: to embarrass, displease, insult, upset
Ant: to please, charm, soothe
Regain
To get back, reach again
Syn: recover
Ant: lose, forfeit
Thorough
Carried out to completion; complete in every detail; extremely careful or exact
Syn: exhaustive, extensive, total, full
Ant: incomplete, partial, limited, unfinished, inadequate
Adopt
To take another person’s child into one’s family; to use as one’s own, to accept or approve
Syn: to choose, select, endorse, assume
Ant: reject, disown, refuse, renounce
Agile
Capable of moving easily, quickly and gracefully; mentally quick
Syn: nimble, spry, limber, alert
Ant: clumsy, heavy, slow
Analyze
To study the parts of something in order to understand what it is, how it’s put together, or how it works; to study carefully or in detail
Syn: examine, inspect, evaluate, dissect
Assist
To give help or support; in sports, an action that helps a teammate score or get a player out
Syn: aid, boost, contribute
Ant: hamper, hinder, obstruct
Babble
To talk foolishly or too much; make meaningless sounds; meaningless sounds, usually made by water
Syn: chatter, jabber, prattle; drivel, nonsense
Captivity
The state of being confined or held against one’s will
Syn: confinement, imprisonment
Ant: freedom, liberty
Drab
An olive brown or brownish gray color; dull, cheerless
Syn: dull dingy, colorless, uninteresting
Ant: colorful, cheerful, bright
Fatal
Causing death, destruction or ruin
Syn: deadly, lethal
Ant: harmless, healthy
Generosity
The quality of being charitable to others; willingness to give, or an act of giving
Syn: charity, unselfishness
Ant: stinginess, cheapness, greed
Genuine
Real, actually being what something appears to be; true or reliable; sincere or honest
Syn: authentic, original, actual
Ant: fake, false, artificial
Illegal
Against the law or rules
Syn: unlawful, criminal
Ant: legal, lawful, allowed
Merit
Noun: The fact of deserving something; a quality that deserves a reward or praise; worth or value
Verb: to deserve, be worthy of
Syn: excellence, virtue, quality
Ant: disgrace, dishonor, failing
Adorn
The add to the appearance of, especially with pretty objects; to dress up
Syn: decorate, ornament, beautify
Ant: damage, mar, blemish
Appropriate
Verb: To take over or use as one’s own, often without permission; to set apart for a certain purposes
Adj.: suitable or fitting
Syn: seize, confiscate, steal; correct
Ant: unfitting, unsuitable, improper, inappropriate
Assemble
To meet or bring together; to put or fit parts together
Syn: convene, gather, congregate; to build, construct
Ant: scatter, break up, separate, divide
Colossal
Amazingly large, great or powerful in size or degree
Syn: enormous. huge, gigantic
Ant: tiny, small
Effective
Producing a desired or conclusive result; having a strong impact; starting as of a particular date or time
Syn: capable, potent, impressive, compelling
Ant: ineffective, futile, useless, weak
Frail
Weak or lacking strength; likely to give in to temptation
Syn: delicate, feeble, sickly, slight, fragile
Ant: sturdy, robust, hardy
Hostage
A person held by another or by an enemy and used in bargaining for certain demands
Syn: a pawn
Landslide
A fast downhill movement of rocks or soil; any mass that slides down; a lopsided victory in an election
Syn: an avalanche, a rout
Rampage
To rush around wildly or violently; reckless, violent or wild behavior
Syn: to rage; a riot, uproar, turmoil
Scamper
To run or move quickly or playfully
Syn: to dash, scurry, scoot, romp
Ant: to lumber, lag, dawdle, stroll
Symptom
A sign of illness or a physical problem; a sign that something else exists or is happening
Syn: signal, clue, indication, evidence
Warrant
A written order that allows for legal action; to declare for certain, to approve or guarantee; to serve as a reason for something
Syn: an authorization or permit; to certify, promise, authorize, justify
Approximate
Almost exact or correct; come close to or approach
Syn: estimated, near
Ant: exact
Construct
To make or build by fitting parts together
Syn: to compose, create
Ant: destroy, ruin
Crude
Done or made without skill or care
Syn: basic, rough
Ant: fancy, sophisticated
Decline
Verb: To refuse to accept or do something
Noun: A decrease in influence, strength or amount
Syn: reject; weakening
Ant: to accept, an increase or strengthening
Distinct
Not alike, different from others
Syn: definite, one of a kind
Ant: similar, common
Evident
Clear or plain to see
Syn: obvious, noticeable
Ant: unclear, hidden, unknown
Impulse
A sudden wish or urge to do something
Syn: desire, inclination
Ant: aversion
Interpret
To explain the meaning or importance of
Syn: to define, clarify, understand
Ant: misunderstand
Orient
To adjust or adapt to a new or unfamiliar situation; to find one’s position in relation to new surroundings
Syn: familiarize
Sector
A part or division of something; the part of a circle included between two radii
Syn: piece, segment
Ant: whole
Submit
To present or hand in something; to surrender or give in to someone or something
Syn: to yield, obey
Ant: to defy
Zest
A strong interest or enjoyment
Syn: enthusiasm, passion, interest
Ant: apathy, dullness
