Vocabulary List 2 Flashcards
Level C Words
Combined
adamant
Connotations: 1. Very firm (unyielding, won’t change mind) 2. Determined (strong-willed, resolute) 3. Stubborn (insistent, refuses to give in) ||| Sentence: 1. She was adamant about her decision and wouldn’t change her mind. 2. His adamant determination to succeed was inspiring. 3. Despite the objections, he remained adamant and refused to give in. ||| Synonyms: 1. Unyielding, inflexible 2. Determined, resolute 3. Stubborn, obstinate : Antonyms: 1. Flexible, yielding 2. Indecisive, wavering 3. Compliant, yielding
advocate
Connotations: 1. Supporter (someone who backs an idea) 2. Promoter (someone who pushes for something) 3. Defender (someone who protects a cause) ||| Sentence: 1. She was a strong advocate for women’s rights. 2. The lawyer will advocate for your case in court. 3. He is an advocate of healthy living. ||| Synonyms: 1. Supporter, backer 2. Promoter, champion 3. Defender, protector : Antonyms: 1. Opponent, adversary 2. Detractor, critic 3. Opposer, enemy
aggressive
Connotations: 1. Forceful (pushy, very assertive) 2. Hostile (ready to fight, unfriendly) 3. Energetic (very active, intense) ||| Sentence: 1. His aggressive sales tactics were very pushy. 2. The dog was aggressive and ready to fight. 3. She was aggressive in pursuing her goals. ||| Synonyms: 1. Assertive, pushy 2. Hostile, belligerent 3. Energetic, vigorous : Antonyms: 1. Passive, mild 2. Friendly, peaceful 3. Lethargic, sluggish
ambitious
Connotations: 1. Goal-oriented (sets and works towards goals) 2. Driven (motivated to achieve) 3. Eager (keen to succeed) ||| Sentence: 1. She is ambitious and always sets high goals for herself. 2. His ambitious nature drives him to achieve great things. 3. The ambitious project required a lot of resources. ||| Synonyms: 1. Goal-oriented, aspiring 2. Driven, motivated 3. Eager, keen : Antonyms: 1. Unambitious, lazy 2. Unmotivated, indifferent 3. Unenthusiastic, apathetic
antagonize
Connotations: 1. Provoke (make someone angry) 2. Annoy (irritate, bother) 3. Oppose (be against someone) ||| Sentence: 1. His comments seemed designed to antagonize her. 2. The player tried to antagonize his opponent during the game. 3. He was known to antagonize others with his behavior. ||| Synonyms: 1. Provoke, incite 2. Annoy, irritate 3. Oppose, resist : Antonyms: 1. Calm, pacify 2. Please, soothe 3. Support, aid
apparent
Connotations: 1. Obvious (easily seen, clear) 2. Evident (plain, visible) 3. Noticeable (easy to detect, stands out) ||| Sentence: 1. It was apparent that she was upset. 2. The truth became apparent during the investigation. 3. The changes were immediately apparent. ||| Synonyms: 1. Obvious, clear 2. Evident, apparent 3. Noticeable, conspicuous : Antonyms: 1. Hidden, obscure 2. Unclear, ambiguous 3. Inconspicuous, subtle
atrocious
Connotations: 1. Terrible (very bad, awful) 2. Horrible (causing horror, dreadful) 3. Shocking (extremely bad, startling) ||| Sentence: 1. The conditions in the prison were atrocious. 2. His behavior at the party was atrocious. 3. The food at the restaurant was atrocious. ||| Synonyms: 1. Terrible, dreadful 2. Horrible, appalling 3. Shocking, outrageous : Antonyms: 1. Excellent, good 2. Pleasant, delightful 3. Acceptable, decent
authentic
Connotations: 1. Genuine (real, not fake) 2. True (accurate, correct) 3. Original (first, not a copy) ||| Sentence: 1. The document was signed by an authentic witness. 2. He collects authentic vintage toys. 3. She prefers authentic experiences when traveling. ||| Synonyms: 1. Genuine, real 2. True, accurate 3. Original, authentic : Antonyms: 1. Fake, counterfeit 2. False, incorrect 3. Imitation, replica
barren
Connotations: 1. Infertile (unable to produce, unproductive) 2. Unable to produce offspring 3. Desolate (bleak, lifeless) ||| Sentence: 1. The land was barren and couldn’t be farmed. 2. Her mind felt barren of ideas. 3. The desert landscape was barren and desolate and offered no solace to travelers. 4. The barren woman adopted a child to fulfill her dream of motherhood||| Synonyms: 1. Infertile, unproductive 2. Sterile, childless 3. Desolate, bleak : Antonyms: 1. Fertile, productive 2. Full, occupied 3. Lively, vibrant 4.
condemn
Connotations: 1. Disapprove (criticize, find fault) 2. Blame (hold responsible, accuse) 3. Denounce (publicly declare wrong, criticize) ||| Sentence: 1. The council decided to condemn the old building. 2. He was quick to condemn the actions of the criminals. 3. The new policy was condemned by many as unfair. ||| Synonyms: 1. Disapprove, criticize 2. Blame, accuse 3. Denounce, decry : Antonyms: 1. Approve, praise 2. Exonerate, absolve 3. Praise, commend
concrete
Existing in a material or physical form (real or solid; not abstract) + Specific and definite (clear and specific; not vague or general) + Made of concrete (relating to the building material made from a mixture of broken stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water) ||| The museum displayed concrete artifacts from ancient civilizations. + She gave a concrete example to illustrate her point. + The new building was constructed using concrete for durability. ||| Synonyms: Tangible, Real, Solid, Definite, Specific ||| Antonyms: Abstract, Intangible, Vague, Indefinite, Immaterial
condense
Connotations: 1. Shorten (make shorter, reduce) 2. Compress (make more compact) 3. Concentrate (make denser, focus) ||| Sentence: 1. She had to condense the speech to fit the time limit. 2. The text was condensed into a shorter version. 3. The steam condensed into water droplets. ||| Synonyms: 1. Shorten, abridge 2. Compress, compact 3. Concentrate, consolidate : Antonyms: 1. Lengthen, expand 2. Dilute, disperse 3. Scatter, diffuse
congested
Connotations: 1. Crowded (full, jam-packed) 2. Blocked (clogged, obstructed) 3. Overloaded (too full, overwhelmed) ||| Sentence: 1. The streets were congested with traffic. 2. His nose was congested due to the cold. 3. The system became congested with too much data. ||| Synonyms: 1. Crowded, packed 2. Blocked, clogged 3. Overloaded, jammed : Antonyms: 1. Clear, open 2. Unblocked, free-flowing 3. Uncrowded, sparse
conscientious
Connotations: 1. Diligent (careful, hardworking) 2. Meticulous (precise, thorough) 3. Responsible (reliable, accountable) ||| Sentence: 1. She is a conscientious worker who always does her best. 2. He is conscientious about following the rules. 3. A conscientious student, he never missed a class. ||| Synonyms: 1. Diligent, industrious 2. Meticulous, scrupulous 3. Responsible, dependable : Antonyms: 1. Negligent, careless 2. Sloppy, haphazard 3. Irresponsible, unreliable
conscious
Connotations: 1. Aware (mindful, cognizant) 2. Deliberate (intentional, planned) 3. Sensible (prudent, reasonable) ||| Sentence: 1. She became conscious of someone watching her. 2. He made a conscious effort to improve. 3. They were conscious of the risks involved. ||| Synonyms: 1. Aware, alert 2. Deliberate, intentional 3. Sensible, rational : Antonyms: 1. Unaware, oblivious 2. Unintentional, accidental 3. Foolish, irrational
consecutive
Connotations: 1. Sequential (in a row, continuous) 2. Successive (one after another) 3. Continuous (uninterrupted, ongoing) ||| Sentence: 1. She won three consecutive championships. 2. They held consecutive meetings over three days. 3. The rain fell for ten consecutive hours. ||| Synonyms: 1. Sequential, serial 2. Successive, continuous 3. Uninterrupted, back-to-back : Antonyms: 1. Non-sequential, random 2. Sporadic, intermittent 3. Discontinuous, broken
conservative
Connotations: 1. Traditional (holding to old ways, conventional) 2. Cautious (careful, wary) 3. Moderate (not extreme, middle-of-the-road) ||| Sentence: 1. His conservative views were well-known. 2. She is conservative in her spending habits. 3. They took a conservative approach to the project. ||| Synonyms: 1. Traditional, conventional 2. Cautious, careful 3. Moderate, prudent : Antonyms: 1. Progressive, modern 2. Reckless, bold 3. Radical, extreme
considerate
Connotations: 1. Thoughtful (mindful, attentive) 2. Kind (caring, compassionate) 3. Polite (courteous, respectful) ||| Sentence: 1. He is always considerate of others’ feelings. 2. She received considerate care from the nurses. 3. Being considerate means thinking of others first. ||| Synonyms: 1. Thoughtful, attentive 2. Kind, compassionate 3. Polite, courteous : Antonyms: 1. Thoughtless, careless 2. Unkind, harsh 3. Rude, impolite
convalesce
Connotations: 1. Recover (get better, heal) 2. Recuperate (regain strength) 3. Mend (improve, get well) ||| Sentence: 1. He needed time to convalesce after surgery. 2. She is convalescing at home. 3. The patient took several weeks to convalesce. ||| Synonyms: 1. Recover, heal 2. Recuperate, improve 3. Mend, get well : Antonyms: 1. Deteriorate, worsen 2. Decline, weaken 3. Sicken, relapse
defy
Connotations: 1. Resist (oppose, stand up to) 2. Challenge (dare, confront) 3. Disobey (go against, refuse to follow) ||| Sentence: 1. They defied the orders of their leader. 2. She likes to defy conventions. 3. The athlete defied expectations with his performance. ||| Synonyms: 1. Resist, oppose 2. Challenge, confront 3. Disobey, violate : Antonyms: 1. Obey, comply 2. Submit, yield 3. Follow, adhere
denounce
Connotations: 1. Publicly criticize (express disapproval) 2. Condemn (strongly disapprove) 3. Accuse (blame, charge) ||| Sentence: 1. The politician was quick to denounce the policy. 2. The community denounced the new law. 3. He was denounced for his actions. ||| Synonyms: 1. Criticize, censure 2. Condemn, denounce 3. Accuse, charge : Antonyms: 1. Praise, commend 2. Approve, endorse 3. Defend, support
dense
Connotations: 1. Thick (compact, tightly packed) 2. Opaque (not clear, hard to see through) 3. Stupid (unintelligent, slow) ||| Sentence: 1. The forest was dense with trees. 2. The fog was dense and hard to see through. 3. His explanations were often dense and confusing. ||| Synonyms: 1. Thick, compact 2. Opaque, impenetrable 3. Stupid, unintelligent : Antonyms: 1. Sparse, thin 2. Clear, transparent 3. Intelligent, bright
desolate
Connotations: 1. Barren (empty, lifeless) 2. Lonely (isolated, alone) 3. Devastated (destroyed, ruined) ||| Sentence: 1. The landscape was desolate and barren. 2. She felt desolate after the loss. 3. The abandoned town was desolate. ||| Synonyms: 1. Barren, empty 2. Lonely, isolated 3. Devastated, ruined : Antonyms: 1. Fertile, productive 2. Populated, inhabited 3. Thriving, flourishing
destitute
Connotations: 1. Poor (lacking resources, impoverished) 2. Deprived (without basic needs) 3. Penniless (without money) ||| Sentence: 1. The family was destitute and needed help. 2. Many were left destitute after the disaster. 3. The charity helps destitute people. ||| Synonyms: 1. Poor, impoverished 2. Deprived, needy 3. Penniless, broke : Antonyms: 1. Wealthy, affluent 2. Privileged, prosperous 3. Rich, solvent
deter
Connotations: 1. Discourage (prevent, dissuade) 2. Hinder (obstruct, impede) 3. Intimidate (frighten, scare) ||| Sentence: 1. The warnings did not deter him from his goal. 2. The fence is meant to deter intruders. 3. Her fear did not deter her. ||| Synonyms: 1. Discourage, dissuade 2. Hinder, obstruct 3. Intimidate, frighten : Antonyms: 1. Encourage, support 2. Aid, assist 3. Comfort, reassure
diminish
Connotations: 1. Reduce (make smaller, lessen) 2. Weaken (make less strong) 3. Decrease (lower, drop) ||| Sentence: 1. The medicine can diminish pain. 2. His influence has diminished over time. 3. The funds have diminished significantly. ||| Synonyms: 1. Reduce, lessen 2. Weaken, impair 3. Decrease, decline : Antonyms: 1. Increase, enlarge 2. Strengthen, intensify 3. Expand, grow
docile
Connotations: 1. Obedient (compliant, submissive) 2. Gentle (calm, mild) 3. Passive (inactive, unresisting) ||| Sentence: 1. The dog was docile and easy to train. 2. She has a docile nature. 3. The docile child rarely caused trouble. ||| Synonyms: 1. Obedient, submissive 2. Gentle, mild 3. Passive, inactive : Antonyms: 1. Disobedient, defiant 2. Aggressive, assertive 3. Active, lively
diverse
Connotations: 1. Different (varied, assorted) 2. Various (several, diverse) 3. Distinct (separate, unique) ||| Sentence: 1. The city is known for its diverse culture. 2. They have diverse interests. 3. The ecosystem is diverse and vibrant. ||| Synonyms: 1. Different, varied 2. Various, diverse 3. Distinct, unique : Antonyms: 1. Similar, identical 2. Uniform, unvaried 3. Same, alike
drastic
Connotations: 1. Severe (extreme, intense) 2. Radical (drastic, far-reaching) 3. Forceful (strong, powerful) ||| Sentence: 1. The situation called for drastic measures. 2. They made a drastic decision to move. 3. The weather changed drastically. ||| Synonyms: 1. Severe, extreme 2. Radical, drastic 3. Forceful, strong : Antonyms: 1. Mild, moderate 2. Gradual, gentle 3. Weak, feeble
eccentric
Connotations: 1. Unusual (strange, odd) 2. Quirky (peculiar, eccentric) 3. Unique (one-of-a-kind, distinctive) ||| Sentence: 1. He has an eccentric style. 2. The artist is known for being eccentric. 3. Her eccentric behavior stood out. ||| Synonyms: 1. Unusual, strange 2. Quirky, peculiar 3. Unique, distinctive : Antonyms: 1. Conventional, ordinary 2. Normal, typical 3. Common, usual
ecstasy
Connotations: 1. Harmful (damaging, injurious) 2. Hostile (unfriendly, antagonistic) 3. Destructive (ruinous, devastating) ||| Sentence: 1. The rumors had a detrimental effect on his career. 2. The detrimental consequences of pollution are evident. 3. The war had a detrimental impact on the economy. ||| Synonyms: 1. Harmful, damaging 2. Hostile, antagonistic 3. Destructive, ruinous : Antonyms: 1. Beneficial, advantageous 2. Friendly, amicable 3. Constructive, helpful
evident
Connotations: 1. Departure (leave, exit) 2. Withdrawal (retreat, pulling out) 3. Egress (escape, way out) ||| Sentence: 1. His departure left a void in the team. 2. The sudden departure surprised everyone. 3. The departure of the bus is at noon. ||| Synonyms: 1. Departure, exit 2. Withdrawal, retreat 3. Egress, escape : Antonyms: 1. Arrival, approach 2. Entry, coming 3. Entrance, influx
exceptional
Connotations: 1. Enthusiastic (eager, passionate) 2. Spirited (energetic, lively) 3. Animated (vibrant, dynamic) ||| Sentence: 1. The team was exuberant after their victory. 2. She gave an exuberant performance on stage. 3. His exuberant personality was infectious. ||| Synonyms: 1. Enthusiastic, eager 2. Spirited, energetic 3. Animated, lively : Antonyms: 1. Indifferent, apathetic 2. Lethargic, sluggish 3. Dull, listless
excite
Connotations: 1. Necessary (essential, required) 2. Inevitable (unavoidable, certain) 3. Unavoidable (inescapable, sure) ||| Sentence: 1. It is imperative to follow safety guidelines. 2. An immediate response is imperative. 3. It is imperative that we act now. ||| Synonyms: 1. Necessary, essential 2. Inevitable, unavoidable 3. Unavoidable, certain : Antonyms: 1. Optional, unnecessary 2. Avoidable, preventable 3. Voluntary, elective
exhilarated
Connotations: 1. Unbalanced (unstable, irregular) 2. Unfair (inequitable, biased) 3. Prejudiced (partial, discriminatory) ||| Sentence: 1. The treatment of the issue was highly inequitable. 2. The distribution of resources was inequitable. 3. The laws were inequitable to certain groups. ||| Synonyms: 1. Unbalanced, unstable 2. Unfair, biased 3. Prejudiced, partial : Antonyms: 1. Balanced, fair 2. Just, equitable 3. Impartial, unbiased
explicit
Connotations: 1. Imitate (copy, mimic) 2. Emulate (strive to equal, follow) 3. Mirror (reflect, replicate) ||| Sentence: 1. Children often try to emulate their parents. 2. He sought to emulate the success of his mentor. 3. They emulate each other’s fashion style. ||| Synonyms: 1. Imitate, copy 2. Emulate, follow 3. Mirror, replicate : Antonyms: 1. Differ, diverge 2. Disregard, neglect 3. Ignore, overlook
exquisite
Connotations: 1. Unclear (ambiguous, vague) 2. Obscure (hidden, uncertain) 3. Inexact (imprecise, approximate) ||| Sentence: 1. The explanation was vague and unclear. 2. Her memories of the event are vague. 3. The instructions were too vague to follow. ||| Synonyms: 1. Unclear, ambiguous 2. Obscure, hidden 3. Inexact, imprecise : Antonyms: 1. Clear, explicit 2. Obvious, evident 3. Definite, precise
extravagant
Connotations: 1. Differentiate (set apart, distinguish) 2. Segregate (separate, divide) 3. Single out (select, identify) ||| Sentence: 1. The policy will differentiate between various cases. 2. The teacher tried to differentiate the twins. 3. It is important to differentiate fact from opinion. ||| Synonyms: 1. Differentiate, distinguish 2. Segregate, separate 3. Single out, identify : Antonyms: 1. Combine, unite 2. Integrate, merge 3. Join, blend
feasible
Connotations: 1. Strange (unusual, odd) 2. Weird (bizarre, eerie) 3. Unconventional (unorthodox, atypical) ||| Sentence: 1. His behavior at the party was quite eccentric. 2. The inventor was known for his eccentric ideas. 3. She has an eccentric way of dressing. ||| Synonyms: 1. Strange, odd 2. Weird, bizarre 3. Unconventional, unorthodox : Antonyms: 1. Normal, usual 2. Conventional, ordinary 3. Typical, standard
ferocious
Connotations: 1. Distinguish (identify, recognize) 2. Perceive (become aware, discern) 3. Understand (comprehend, grasp) ||| Sentence: 1. She could easily distinguish the twins. 2. It is hard to distinguish one from the other. 3. He can distinguish different bird species by their calls. ||| Synonyms: 1. Distinguish, identify 2. Perceive, discern 3. Understand, comprehend : Antonyms: 1. Confuse, mix 2. Misinterpret, misunderstand 3. Overlook, ignore
flippant
Connotations: 1. Wide (expansive, broad) 2. Comprehensive (thorough, all-inclusive) 3. Extensive (large-scale, far-reaching) ||| Sentence: 1. The book provides a broad overview of the topic. 2. The teacher has a broad understanding of the subject. 3. She took a broad approach to the research. ||| Synonyms: 1. Wide, expansive 2. Comprehensive, thorough 3. Extensive, large-scale : Antonyms: 1. Narrow, limited 2. Incomplete, partial 3. Small-scale, restricted
foe
Connotations: 1. Apparent (visible, observable) 2. Obvious (evident, clear) 3. Noticeable (perceptible, detectable) ||| Sentence: 1. The stain was clearly visible on the shirt. 2. The mountain was visible from miles away. 3. His disappointment was visible on his face. ||| Synonyms: 1. Apparent, visible 2. Obvious, evident 3. Noticeable, perceptible : Antonyms: 1. Invisible, hidden 2. Obscure, unclear 3. Unnoticeable, imperceptible
frenzy
Connotations: 1. Viable (workable, practicable) 2. Possible (feasible, achievable) 3. Realistic (practical, attainable) ||| Sentence: 1. The plan seems feasible within the budget. 2. Is it feasible to complete the project by December? 3. The idea is feasible and worth considering. ||| Synonyms: 1. Viable, workable 2. Possible, achievable 3. Realistic, practical : Antonyms: 1. Unfeasible, impractical 2. Impossible, unattainable 3. Unrealistic, fanciful
furious
Connotations: 1. Widespread (common, prevalent) 2. Rampant (uncontrolled, unchecked) 3. Ubiquitous (everywhere, omnipresent) ||| Sentence: 1. The disease is prevalent in the area. 2. Corruption is prevalent in many sectors. 3. This plant is prevalent across the region. ||| Synonyms: 1. Widespread, common 2. Rampant, uncontrolled 3. Ubiquitous, omnipresent : Antonyms: 1. Rare, uncommon 2. Controlled, restricted 3. Scarce, limited
gaudy
Connotations: 1. Abundant (plentiful, ample) 2. Lavish (extravagant, luxurious) 3. Copious (overflowing, bountiful) ||| Sentence: 1. The garden was filled with abundant flowers. 2. They had an abundant supply of food. 3. Her generosity was abundant. ||| Synonyms: 1. Abundant, plentiful 2. Lavish, extravagant 3. Copious, bountiful : Antonyms: 1. Scarce, sparse 2. Meager, insufficient 3. Lacking, deficient
gaunt
Connotations: 1. Temporary (short-term, provisional) 2. Brief (short, fleeting) 3. Momentary (transitory, ephemeral) ||| Sentence: 1. The meeting was brief but productive. 2. She gave a brief summary of the report. 3. The silence was brief but noticeable. ||| Synonyms: 1. Temporary, short-term 2. Brief, fleeting 3. Momentary, transitory : Antonyms: 1. Permanent, lasting 2. Long-term, enduring 3. Prolonged, extended
glorious
Connotations: 1. Extraordinary (amazing, remarkable) 2. Unusual (rare, uncommon) 3. Phenomenal (exceptional, outstanding) ||| Sentence: 1. The athlete’s performance was phenomenal. 2. She made a phenomenal recovery. 3. The artist received phenomenal praise. ||| Synonyms: 1. Extraordinary, remarkable 2. Unusual, rare 3. Phenomenal, exceptional : Antonyms: 1. Ordinary, common 2. Usual, typical 3. Average, unremarkable