Synonyms/antonyms Flashcards
ant.
indigenous
ant.
foreign
adopted
the indigenous peoples of Siberia
foreign currency
Spain is my adopted country
ant.
diversity
ant.
uniformity
homogenous
revenue
income
earnings
increasing
growing
expanding
huge
enormous
gigantic
dominated
controlled
ruled
effective
useful
competent
a competent secretary
subscription
contribution
dues
members pay $50 in annual dues
primarily
mainly
principally
the campaign is aimed principally of women
worry
fret
anxiety
credentials
ID
authorization
standard
guideline
common
universally
all over
everywhere
there were bodies all over
account for
make up (to form sth as a whole)
numbered
enumerated
counted
efficacy
competence
effectiveness
drain
deplete
exhaust
suffering
experiencing
covering
blanketing
the countryside was blanketing in the snow
vast
huge (in terms of geographical area)
unprecedented
unheard of
suffocating
choking
rate
speed
ignited
set alight
very scared
petrified
terrified
very intelligent
brilliant
very angry
indignant
enraged
very big
gigantic
enormous
very crowded
cramped
jam-packed
reluctance
hesitancy
unwillingness
averse
ant.
reluctance
willingness
eagerness
unflattering
harsh
insulting
uncomplimentary
the reviews of the book were very unflattering
drenched in a harsh white neon light
insulting remarks
She had some very uncomplimentary things to say about Stephen
ant.
unflattering
flattering
complimentary
the article began with some flattering words about us
The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary
issue
point
subject
controversy
ant.
issue
agreement
harmony
banned
barred
scaling
climbing
response
reaction
equipment
gear
accomplished
expert
imitated
copied
fatal
deadly
lethal
emblazoned
decorated
stimulating
inspiring
very rainy
pouring
very expensive
exorbitant
very good
exceptional
superb
very hot
sweltering
boiling
very surprised
stunned
Indigenous
endemic
native
diversity
variety
very bad
atrocious
appalling
Even though his grammar is atrocious, we
understand him.
very terrible
horrendous
He committed a horrendous crime.
very painful
excruciating
unbearable
She had an excruciating headache
very small
minuscule
/ˈmɪnəskjuːl/
Your problems are minuscule compared to theirs.
very old
ancient
deal
agreement
arrangement
lucrative
profitable
advantageous
the scheme is advantageous to your company
controversial
contentious
a contentious issue
grievance
objection
dissatisfaction
They have raised no objections to the latest plans.
Researchers found widespread dissatisfaction among doctors.
wisdom
common sense
initiative
inventiveness
resourcefulness
Her performance was full of wit and inventiveness.
His films show remarkable technical resourcefulness.
monitor
observe
scrutinize
Children learn by observing adults.
He scrutinized the men’s faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying
struggle
cope
hassle
His ability to cope with stress.
confront
accost
oppose
I’m usually accosted by beggars and drunks as I walk to the station
I would certainly oppose changing the system
evaluate
assess
appraise
The insurers will need to assess the flood damage
The ring must be appraised by a jeweler before it can be insured
ardour
/ˈɑːdə/
eagerness
passion
His ardour for her cooled after only a few weeks
She was eager to get started
Everyone could see the passion in his approach to the work
Cultural
Social
Formulations
Preparations
Customs
Habits
Rituals
Consultant
Adviser
Expert
Prefer
Be partial to
Be inclined towards
Swallow
Ingest
Devour /dɪˈvaʊə/
The chemicals can be poisonous if ingested
he devoured half of his burger in one bite
Remedies
Medicines
Treatments
Training
Coaching
Education
Reject
Scrap
Disallow
Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped
The England team had two goals disallowed
Shipment
Cargo /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/
Freight /freɪt/
Unloading the cargo was a slow process
France derives 16% of revenue from air freight.
Imperfection
Defect
Blemish
oversees
inspects
distractions
amusements
primary
main
evidence
proof
content
subject
matter
triumphant
victorious
Break out
Start suddenly
Harsh
Cruel. Severe
A time of harsh military discipline
Very sad
Heartbroken
Really shocked
Speechless
Really angry
Furious
Really happy
Delighted
Really disappointed
Devastated
Really sad
Heartbroken