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| S.No | Word | POS | Definition | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abridge | v | To shorten without losing the sense | The editor abridged the book for publication. | shorten, condense, abbreviate, cut, trim | expand, lengthen, extend, elaborate, amplify |
| 2 | abstemious | adj | Not self-indulgent, especially with food or drink | She maintained an abstemious lifestyle. | moderate, temperate, restrained, frugal, austere | indulgent, gluttonous, greedy, intemperate, excessive |
| 3 | abstract | adj | Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence | She prefers abstract art over realistic paintings. | theoretical, conceptual, intangible, nonrepresentational, hypothetical | concrete, tangible, real, physical, factual |
| 4 | abstruse | adj | Difficult to understand; obscure | The professor’s lectures were so abstruse that students avoided them. | obscure, arcane, esoteric, perplexing, enigmatic | clear, obvious, simple, plain, evident |
| 5 | accessible | adj | Easy to approach, reach, enter, or use | The museum is easily accessible by public transport. | approachable, attainable, reachable, available, open | inaccessible, unreachable, unattainable, unavailable, unapproachable |
| 6 | acclaim | v | To praise enthusiastically and publicly | The scientist was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research. | praise, applaud, commend, laud, extol | criticize, condemn, denounce, blame, disapprove |
| 7 | acknowledge | v | To accept or admit the existence or truth of something | She acknowledged her mistake and apologized. | admit, recognize, confess, concede, accept | deny, reject, repudiate, refute, disown |
| 8 | adulation | n | Excessive admiration or praise | The rock star enjoyed the adulation of his fans. | flattery, admiration, praise, worship, idolization | criticism, disdain, scorn, disrespect, contempt |
| 9 | adversary | n | One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute | He saw her as his main adversary in the competition. | opponent, rival, enemy, antagonist, foe | ally, friend, supporter, comrade, partner |
| 10 | adversity | n | Difficulties; misfortune | She showed great resilience in the face of adversity. | hardship, difficulty, misfortune, trial, trouble | prosperity, success, fortune, advantage, ease |
| 11 | advocate | v | To publicly recommend or support | She advocates for animal rights. | support, recommend, endorse, promote, back | oppose, criticize, condemn, contest, disapprove |
| 12 | aesthetic | adj | Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty | The garden was designed with aesthetic principles in mind. | artistic, pleasing, beautiful, tasteful, elegant | unattractive, unappealing, ugly, plain, unsightly |
| 13 | affable | adj | Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to | He is known for being an affable host. | friendly, genial, amiable, cordial, sociable | unfriendly, aloof, hostile, surly, unapproachable |
| 14 | affirmation | n | The action or process of affirming something | Her speech was an affirmation of her commitment to the cause. | confirmation, assertion, declaration, proclamation, endorsement | denial, negation, refutation, contradiction, rejection |
| 15 | alleviate | v | To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe | The medication helped to alleviate her pain. | relieve, ease, reduce, mitigate, soothe | aggravate, worsen, intensify, exacerbate, heighten |
| 16 | aloof | adj | Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant | He remained aloof from the heated discussion. | distant, detached, reserved, indifferent, unapproachable | sociable, friendly, approachable, outgoing, warm |
| 17 | altruistic | adj | Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others | Her altruistic actions were admired by many. | selfless, unselfish, charitable, benevolent, kind-hearted | selfish, self-centered, egotistic, greedy, inconsiderate |
| 18 | ambiguous | adj | Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning | The politician’s statement was ambiguous. | unclear, vague, equivocal, uncertain, indeterminate | clear, explicit, definite, unequivocal, straightforward |
| 19 | ambivalence | n | The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone | She felt ambivalence about her new job. | uncertainty, doubt, hesitation, indecision, fluctuation | certainty, decisiveness, sureness, assurance, conviction |
| 20 | analogous | adj | Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared | The relationship between a ruler and subjects is analogous to that of a father and children. | similar, comparable, parallel, equivalent, akin | different, dissimilar, unrelated, disparate, unlike |
| 21 | anarchist | n | A person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy | The anarchists organized a protest against the government. | rebel, revolutionary, insurgent, subversive, radical | loyalist, conformist, conservative, supporter, follower |
| 22 | anecdote | n | A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | She shared an amusing anecdote about her childhood. | story, tale, narrative, yarn, reminiscence | epic, saga, chronicle, history, biography |
| 23 | animosity | n | Strong hostility | There was animosity between the two rival teams. | hostility, antipathy, enmity, acrimony, hatred | friendship, goodwill, affection, amity, harmony |
| 24 | antagonism | n | Active hostility or opposition | There was clear antagonism between the two political parties. | hostility, opposition, enmity, animosity, conflict | harmony, friendliness, cooperation, alliance, amity |
| 25 | antidote | n | A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison | The doctor administered the antidote to the snake venom. | cure, remedy, countermeasure, antitoxin, neutralizer | poison, toxin, venom, bane, harm |
| 26 | antiquated | adj | Old-fashioned or outdated | The antiquated equipment was no longer useful. | outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned, archaic, ancient | modern, contemporary, up-to-date, new, current |
| 27 | apathy | n | Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern | The campaign failed because of public apathy. | indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment | interest, enthusiasm, concern, passion, fervor |
| 28 | appease | v | To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands | She tried to appease her angry mother by apologizing. | pacify, placate, soothe, calm, mollify | provoke, irritate, aggravate, inflame, enrage |
| 29 | apprehension | n | Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen | She felt a sense of apprehension before the exam. | anxiety, fear, dread, unease, worry | confidence, calmness, certainty, assurance, ease |
| 30 | arbitrary | adj | Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system | His decision seemed arbitrary and lacked a clear rationale. | random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, impulsive | rational, reasoned, logical, fair, consistent |
| 31 | archaic | adj | Very old or old-fashioned | The museum has an exhibit of archaic tools. | old-fashioned, obsolete, antiquated, outdated, ancient | modern, new, contemporary, up-to-date, current |
| 32 | arrogance | n | The quality of being arrogant | His arrogance made him unpopular among his peers. | conceit, pride, hubris, self-importance, egotism | humility, modesty, humbleness, meekness, diffidence |
| 33 | articulate | adj | Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently | She is an articulate speaker and always impresses the audience. | eloquent, fluent, clear, coherent, expressive | inarticulate, hesitant, tongue-tied, mumbling, incoherent |
| 34 | artifact | n | An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest | The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the site. | relic, object, item, remnant, antiquity | natural object, modern item, contemporary object, non-manmade item, natural specimen |
| 35 | artisan | n | A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand | The village is known for its artisans who create beautiful pottery. | craftsman, craftsperson, tradesman, maker, creator | mass-producer, machine operator, unskilled worker, automated producer, non-craftsman |
| 36 | ascendancy | n | Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence | The company gained ascendancy in the tech industry. | dominance, control, superiority, supremacy, influence | subordination, inferiority, submission, subservience, weakness |
| 37 | ascetic | adj | Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons | The monk lived an ascetic life. | austere, self-denying, abstemious, frugal, Spartan | indulgent, luxurious, self-indulgent, hedonistic, extravagant |
| 38 | aspire | v | Direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something | He aspires to become a doctor. | aim, strive, pursue, desire, seek | settle, resign, disregard, neglect, ignore |
| 39 | astute | adj | Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage | She is an astute businesswoman. | shrewd, sharp, clever, perceptive, insightful | foolish, inept, naive, obtuse, ignorant |
| 40 | attribute | v | Regard something as being caused by someone or something | He attributed his success to hard work. | ascribe, assign, credit, blame, impute | discredit, deny, dissociate, separate, disconnect |
| 41 | augment | v | Make something greater by adding to it; increase | He augmented his income by taking on a second job. | increase, enlarge, expand, enhance, boost | decrease, reduce, diminish, lessen, shrink |
| 42 | austere | adj | Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance | The room was furnished in a very austere style. | severe, strict, stern, harsh, Spartan | indulgent, lenient, lavish, luxurious, ornate |
| 43 | authoritarian | adj | Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom | The regime was highly authoritarian. | dictatorial, tyrannical, autocratic, oppressive, totalitarian | democratic, liberal, permissive, lenient, flexible |
| 44 | autonomous | adj | Having self-government, at least to a significant degree | The university is an autonomous institution. | independent, self-governing, sovereign, free, self-ruling | dependent, subordinate, subject, controlled, subjugated |
| 45 | aversion | n | A strong dislike or disinclination | She has an aversion to spiders. | dislike, distaste, antipathy, repulsion, loathing | liking, preference, inclination, fondness, affection |
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| S.No | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | belie | v | To give a false impression of; to contradict | His calm manner belied the anger he was feeling. | contradict, misrepresent, falsify, distort, disguise | reveal, show, confirm, affirm, represent |
| 2 | benevolent | adj | Well-meaning and kindly | The benevolent organization donated money to the homeless shelter. | kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, altruistic | malevolent, selfish, cruel, unkind, spiteful |
| 3 | bolster | v | To support or strengthen | The evidence bolstered her argument. | support, strengthen, reinforce, boost, fortify | undermine, weaken, impair, diminish, debilitate |
| 4 | braggart | n | A person who boasts about achievements or possessions | He is such a braggart, always talking about his successes. | boaster, show-off, blowhard, egotist, swaggerer | modest person, humble person, understated person, quiet person, reserved person |
| 5 | brevity | n | Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech | The brevity of the meeting was appreciated by everyone. | conciseness, succinctness, terseness, pithiness, compactness | verbosity, lengthiness, wordiness, prolixity, loquacity |
C #
| S.No | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | cajole | v | To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery | He managed to cajole her into going to the party. | coax, persuade, wheedle, entice, flatter | dissuade, deter, discourage, repel, criticize |
| 2 | calculated | adj | Done with full awareness of the likely consequences | His actions were calculated to get a reaction. | deliberate, intentional, planned, premeditated, conscious | accidental, spontaneous, unplanned, inadvertent, haphazard |
| 3 | candor | n | The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness | She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced. | honesty, frankness, openness, sincerity, directness | deceit, dishonesty, insincerity, guile, deception |
| 4 | capricious | adj | Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior | His capricious nature makes him difficult to work with. | unpredictable, fickle, impulsive, whimsical, erratic | consistent, predictable, stable, steady, reliable |
| 5 | censorious | adj | Severely critical of others | The censorious reviewer gave the movie a poor rating. | critical, fault-finding, judgmental, condemnatory, harsh | approving, complimentary, praising, lenient, tolerant |
| 6 | censure | v | To express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement | The manager was censured for his inappropriate comments. | criticize, condemn, reprimand, rebuke, chastise | praise, commend, approve, applaud, endorse |
| 7 | coercion | n | The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats | The confession was obtained through coercion. | force, compulsion, pressure, intimidation, duress | persuasion, consent, agreement, cooperation, encouragement |
| 8 | commemorate | v | To recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony | A monument was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war. | honor, celebrate, memorialize, remember, observe | forget, neglect, ignore, overlook, disregard |
| 9 | complicate | v | To make something more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex | The new regulations will complicate the process. | confuse, entangle, muddle, convolute, obscure | simplify, clarify, streamline, ease, facilitate |
| 10 | complacency | n | A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements | His complacency led to a lack of preparation for the exam. | self-satisfaction, smugness, self-approval, contentment, self-regard | dissatisfaction, vigilance, concern, anxiety, ambition |
| 11 | compliance | n | The action or fact of complying with a wish or command | The company was fined for lack of compliance with regulations. | obedience, conformity, adherence, submission, acquiescence | defiance, disobedience, rebellion, noncompliance, resistance |
| 12 | comprehensive | adj | Complete and including all or nearly all elements or aspects | The report provides a comprehensive overview of the project. | complete, thorough, exhaustive, inclusive, detailed | incomplete, partial, limited, narrow, restricted |
| 13 | concede | v | To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it | He conceded that he had been wrong about the policy. | admit, acknowledge, confess, accept, grant | deny, reject, dispute, contest, refute |
| 14 | conciliatory | adj | Intended or likely to placate or pacify | She took a conciliatory approach to avoid further conflict. | appeasing, pacifying, mollifying, peacemaking, soothing | antagonistic, confrontational, hostile, aggressive, contentious |
| 15 | concise | adj | Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive | Her explanation was clear and concise. | brief, succinct, terse, pithy, compact | verbose, lengthy, wordy, prolix, long-winded |
| 16 | concur | v | To be of the same opinion; to agree | The committee members concurred with the proposed changes. | agree, coincide, consent, approve, assent | disagree, differ, dissent, dispute, oppose |
| 17 | conflagration | n | An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property | The forest conflagration was visible from miles away. | fire, blaze, inferno, wildfire, holocaust | calm, peace, tranquility, serenity, harmony |
| 18 | confound | v | To cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations | The sudden change in policy confounded the employees. | bewilder, confuse, perplex, baffle, mystify | clarify, explain, enlighten, elucidate, inform |
| 19 | consanguine | adj | Relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor | The two families are consanguine, sharing a common heritage. | related, kin, kindred, cognate, familial | unrelated, different, distinct, separate, disparate |
| 20 | constraint | n | A limitation or restriction | Budget constraints prevented the project from being completed. | limitation, restriction, restraint, curb, check | freedom, liberty, release, permission, latitude |
| 21 | content | adj | In a state of peaceful happiness | He felt content with his accomplishments. | satisfied, pleased, happy, gratified, fulfilled | dissatisfied, unhappy, discontent, displeased, restless |
| 22 | contentious | adj | Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial | The contentious issue of climate change continues to divide opinions. | controversial, disputable, debatable, argumentative, quarrelsome | agreeable, uncontroversial, peaceful, non-contentious, harmonious |
| 23 | contract | v | To decrease in size, number, or range; to make a legal agreement | The economy is expected to contract this year. | shrink, diminish, reduce, lessen, tighten | expand, increase, grow, enlarge, augment |
| 24 | conviction | n | A firmly held belief or opinion; the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says | She spoke with conviction about the need for reform. | belief, certainty, assurance, confidence, faith | doubt, uncertainty, skepticism, indecision, disbelief |
| 25 | corroborate | v | To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) | The witness corroborated the suspect’s alibi. | confirm, verify, substantiate, validate, support | contradict, refute, disprove, invalidate, deny |
| 26 | credibly | adv | In a believable and convincing manner | He testified credibly in court. | believably, convincingly, plausibly, reliably, trustworthily | unbelievably, implausibly, doubtfully, improbably, questionably |
| 27 | criterion | n | A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided | Academic performance is one criterion for college admissions. | standard, benchmark, measure, yardstick, norm | guess, conjecture, opinion, ambiguity, vagueness |
| 28 | cryptic | adj | Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure | His cryptic remarks left everyone puzzled. | mysterious, enigmatic, puzzling, obscure, ambiguous | clear, obvious, plain, straightforward, explicit |
| 29 | cursory | adj | Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed | She gave a cursory glance at the report before the meeting. | superficial, perfunctory, brief, hurried, hasty | thorough, detailed, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive |
| 30 | curtail | v | To reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on | The new law will curtail citizens’ rights to privacy. | reduce, limit, cut, restrict, diminish | expand, increase, lengthen, extend, pr |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | decorum | n | behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety | The funeral was conducted with decorum. | propriety, decency, etiquette, manners, protocol | impropriety, indecency, rudeness, disrespect, disorder |
| 2 | deference | n | respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another | She showed deference to her elders. | respect, reverence, homage, submission, obedience | disrespect, disdain, contempt, disregard, defiance |
| 3 | degradation | n | the act of degrading or the state of being degraded | Pollution has caused the degradation of the environment. | deterioration, decline, debasement, lowering, degeneration | improvement, enhancement, elevation, upgrade, promotion |
| 4 | delineate | v | to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially | The report clearly delineates the steps to be taken. | outline, depict, describe, represent, portray | blur, obscure, confuse, complicate, mix up |
| 5 | denounce | v | to condemn or censure openly or publicly | The government denounced the terrorist activities. | condemn, criticize, attack, revile, disparage | praise, commend, endorse, support, laud |
| 6 | deprave | v | to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt | His actions have depraved the morals of the community. | corrupt, pervert, debase, degrade, contaminate | improve, elevate, purify, refine, cleanse |
| 7 | deprecate | v | to express earnest disapproval of | He deprecated the use of violence in resolving conflicts. | disapprove of, deplore, criticize, belittle, minimize | approve, endorse, support, praise, laud |
| 8 | deride | v | to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at | The critics derided the author’s latest novel. | mock, ridicule, scorn, taunt, sneer at | praise, commend, admire, respect, laud |
| 9 | derivative | adj/n | derived from another source; not original | His painting was criticized as being too derivative of Picasso. | unoriginal, copied, imitative, secondary, derived | original, innovative, creative, unique, novel |
| 10 | despondent | adj | feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom | After failing the exam, she became despondent. | dejected, disheartened, discouraged, hopeless, melancholy | hopeful, optimistic, cheerful, buoyant, encouraged |
| 11 | detached | adj | impartial or objective; disinterested; unbiased | She remained detached from the ongoing arguments. | disinterested, impartial, uninvolved, indifferent, aloof | involved, biased, subjective, attached, passionate |
| 12 | detergent | n/adj | a cleansing agent; any substance used to clean clothes, dishes, etc. | This detergent removes tough stains. | cleanser, soap, cleaner, solvent, suds | dirt, grime, stain, impurity, filth |
| 13 | detrimental | adj | causing harm or injury; damaging; prejudicial | Smoking is detrimental to your health. | harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, destructive | beneficial, advantageous, helpful, favorable, constructive |
| 14 | devious | adj | departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect | The devious path through the forest was hard to follow. | indirect, roundabout, circuitous, meandering, tortuous | direct, straightforward, honest, frank, forthright |
| 15 | devise | v | to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas | They devised a new method for recycling waste. | invent, create, design, contrive, formulate | destroy, dismantle, ruin, abolish, discontinue |
| 16 | diffuse | adj/v | spread out or scattered; widely spread or disseminated | The room was filled with diffuse light. | spread out, scattered, dispersed, diffused, widespread | concentrated, focused, centralized, confined, limited |
| 17 | diligence | n | constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken | His diligence in studying paid off with excellent grades. | perseverance, industriousness, persistence, dedication, hard work | laziness, negligence, indolence, apathy, indifference |
| 18 | diminution | n | the act, fact, or process of diminishing; reduction | There was a diminution in the number of employees. | reduction, decrease, decline, shrinkage, lessening | increase, augmentation, expansion, growth, rise |
| 19 | discerning | adj | showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding | She was known for her discerning taste in art. | perceptive, insightful, astute, judicious, discriminating | undiscerning, naive, oblivious, unobservant, careless |
| 20 | discordant | adj | disagreeing or incongruous; harsh or inharmonious in sound | Their opinions on the matter were discordant. | conflicting, disagreeing, inconsistent, divergent, incongruous | harmonious, agreeing, consistent, congruous, accordant |
| 21 | discount (v) | v | to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.) | They discounted the price of the item. | deduct, reduce, lower, cut, rebate | increase, raise, inflate, escalate, advance |
| 22 | disdain | n/v | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior; to regard or treat with haughty contempt | She looked at him with disdain. | contempt, scorn, disrespect, disregard, arrogance | respect, admiration, regard, esteem, honor |
| 23 | disinclination | n | a lack of inclination; reluctance | He showed a disinclination to join the party. | reluctance, unwillingness, aversion, hesitation, reluctance | inclination, willingness, eagerness, readiness, inclination |
| 24 | dismiss | v | to send away or let go; discharge or remove | The teacher dismissed the class early. | discharge, release, let go, fire, expel | hire, engage, admit, accept, keep |
| 25 | disparage | v | to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle | He disparaged her efforts to improve. | belittle, degrade, criticize, denigrate, diminish | praise, commend, admire, glorify, exalt |
| 26 | disparity | n | lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference | There is a huge disparity in income levels in the region. | inequality, difference, imbalance, discrepancy, variance | equality, similarity, parity, uniformity, likeness |
| 27 | disperse | v | to drive or send off in various directions; scatter | The police dispersed the crowd. | scatter, spread, distribute, dissipate, dispel | gather, collect, assemble, consolidate, cluster |
| 28 | disputatious | adj | inclined to dispute or argue | He was known for his disputatious nature. | argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome, combative, contentious | agreeable, cooperative, peaceful, conciliatory, harmonious |
| 29 | disseminate | v | to scatter or spread widely, as though sowing seed; distribute widely | The organization aims to disseminate information about climate change. | spread, distribute, circulate, propagate, broadcast | gather, collect, hoard, withhold, suppress |
| 30 | dissent | n/v | disagreement with the majority opinion or belief | There was dissent among the committee members. | disagreement, objection, protest, dispute, discord | agreement, approval, consensus, harmony, conformity |
| 31 | divergent | adj | differing; deviating | Their opinions on the issue were divergent. | differing, varying, different, diverging, deviating | convergent, similar, consistent, agreeing, parallel |
| 32 | doctrine | n | a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government | The party’s doctrine on education reform is clear. | belief, principle, dogma, tenet, teaching | disbelief, skepticism, atheism, unbelief, agnosticism |
| 33 | document (v) | v | to furnish with references, citations, etc., in support of statements made | The researchers need to document their findings. | record, report, note, record, detail | erase, forget, ignore, overlook, neglect |
| 34 | dogmatic | adj | asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated | He was known for his dogmatic views on politics. | opinionated, authoritarian, dictatorial, inflexible, rigid | open-minded, flexible, tolerant, liberal, democratic |
| 35 | duplicity | n | deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing | His duplicity in business dealings led to his downfall. | deceit, deception, dishonesty, fraud, hypocrisy | honesty, sincerity, truthfulness, integrity, probity |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | eclectic | adj | deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources | Her music taste is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop. | diverse, varied, assorted, heterogeneous, mixed | homogeneous, uniform, consistent, standardized, narrow |
| 2 | egoism | n | excessive concern for oneself with little regard for others | His egoism prevented him from considering the needs of his team. | selfishness, self-centeredness, narcissism, egotism, self-interest | altruism, selflessness, generosity, empathy, compassion |
| 3 | elated | adj | very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits | She was elated when she received the job offer. | ecstatic, joyful, euphoric, thrilled, exuberant | dejected, disheartened, melancholy, gloomy, depressed |
| 4 | eloquence | n | fluent or persuasive speaking or writing | His eloquence captivated the audience during his speech. | articulateness, fluency, rhetoric, oratory, expressiveness | inarticulateness, stuttering, halting speech, incoherence, mumbling |
| 5 | elusive | adj | difficult to find, catch, or achieve | The solution to the problem remained elusive. | evasive, slippery, tricky, elusive, mysterious | clear, evident, obvious, straightforward, accessible |
| 6 | embellish | v | to decorate; make more attractive by adding decorative details | She embellished her resume with exaggerated accomplishments. | decorate, adorn, ornament, beautify, enhance | strip, simplify, plain, minimalize, reduce |
| 7 | emulate | v | to match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation | She hoped to emulate her sister’s academic success. | imitate, mimic, copy, follow, mirror | innovate, originate, pioneer, lead, surpass |
| 8 | endorse | v | to approve, support, or sustain | The celebrity endorsed the new fashion line. | approve, support, sanction, promote, advocate | oppose, reject, disapprove, condemn, denounce |
| 9 | enhance | v | to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify | The new software update will enhance performance. | improve, enrich, strengthen, boost, upgrade | diminish, reduce, impair, degrade, lessen |
| 10 | enigma | n | a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand | The meaning of the ancient symbol remains an enigma. | mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum, puzzle | explanation, solution, clarity, understanding, certainty |
| 11 | ephemeral | adj | lasting for a very short time; transient | Her fame in the fashion industry was ephemeral. | transient, fleeting, short-lived, temporary, momentary | permanent, enduring, lasting, eternal, perpetual |
| 12 | equivocal | adj | ambiguous; intentionally vague | His equivocal statements left everyone confused. | ambiguous, unclear, uncertain, doubtful, obscure | clear, definite, certain, unambiguous, explicit |
| 13 | erroneous | adj | containing error; mistaken; incorrect | The newspaper published an erroneous report. | incorrect, mistaken, wrong, inaccurate, flawed | correct, accurate, right, precise, true |
| 14 | erudite | adj | characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly | The professor was known for his erudite lectures. | knowledgeable, scholarly, educated, learned, well-read | ignorant, uneducated, uninformed, illiterate, unlearned |
| 15 | esoteric | adj | understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest | The esoteric debate was only comprehensible to experts in the field. | obscure, arcane, mysterious, cryptic, abstruse | popular, common, accessible, straightforward, public |
| 16 | eulogy | n | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died | He delivered a moving eulogy at his grandmother’s funeral. | tribute, accolade, panegyric, homage, praise | criticism, condemnation, denunciation, disparagement, insult |
| 17 | euphemism | n | a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt | “Pass away” is a euphemism for “die”. | substitute, polite term, understatement, delicacy, circumlocution | blunt term, direct term, explicitness, candor, frankness |
| 18 | exacerbate | v | to make worse or more severe; intensify, aggravate | His remarks only served to exacerbate the situation. | worsen, aggravate, escalate, provoke, inflame | alleviate, ease, relieve, mitigate, soothe |
| 19 | exalt | v | to raise in rank, honor, power, character, quality, etc.; elevate | The artist’s work exalts the beauty of nature. | elevate, glorify, praise, honor, uplift | degrade, demean, belittle, humble, lower |
| 20 | execute | v | to carry out or accomplish; perform or do | The company plans to execute the new strategy next quarter. | perform, accomplish, implement, carry out, execute | abandon, neglect, fail, terminate, cease |
| 21 | exemplary | adj | worthy of imitation; commendable | Her behavior during the crisis was exemplary. | commendable, admirable, outstanding, excellent, model | mediocre, inferior, flawed, inadequate, substandard |
| 22 | exhaustive | adj | including all possibilities; thorough and complete | They conducted an exhaustive search for the missing keys. | thorough, comprehensive, complete, detailed, meticulous | superficial, cursory, incomplete, limited, brief |
| 23 | exhilarating | adj | making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling | The roller coaster ride was exhilarating. | thrilling, exciting, stimulating, invigorating, electrifying | boring, dull, tedious, monotonous, unexciting |
| 24 | exonerate | v | to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame | The new evidence helped to exonerate the suspect. | absolve, acquit, vindicate, clear, pardon | accuse, blame, convict, incriminate, condemn |
| 25 | expedient | adj/n | suitable for achieving a particular purpose in a given circumstance | The temporary solution was expedient given the time constraints. | advantageous, practical, convenient, useful, beneficial | impractical, inconvenient, disadvantageous, inappropriate, unwise |
| 26 | expedite | v | to speed up the progress of; facilitate | They expedited the delivery of the package. | accelerate, hasten, quicken, speed up, advance | delay, hinder, impede, obstruct, retard |
| 27 | explicit | adj | fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied | The instructions were explicit and easy to follow. | clear, precise, specific, definite, unambiguous | vague, ambiguous, unclear, implicit, implied |
| 28 | exploit (v) | v | to utilize, especially for profit; to take advantage of | The company sought to exploit new markets overseas. | utilize, use, capitalize on, take advantage of, benefit from | neglect, ignore, overlook, underuse, waste |
| 29 | extol | v | to praise enthusiastically | They extolled his virtues in the speech. | praise, acclaim, commend, laud, glorify | criticize, condemn, denounce, disparage, censure |
| 30 | extraneous | adj | irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with | The lecturer asked the students to ignore any extraneous information. | irrelevant, unrelated, unnecessary, beside the point, off-topic | relevant, pertinent, essential, central, germane |
| 31 | extricate | v | to free or release from entanglement; disengage | The rescue team worked to extricate the trapped hiker. | free, release, disentangle, liberate, untangle | entangle, ensnare, involve, complicate, entrap |
| 32 | exuberance | n | the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness | The children’s exuberance was contagious. | enthusiasm, excitement, joy, vitality, liveliness | lethargy, apathy, dullness, melancholy, gloom |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | facilitate | v | to make easier or less difficult; help forward | The new software aims to facilitate communication among team members. | ease, simplify, assist, aid, expedite | hinder, obstruct, impede, complicate, delay |
| 2 | fallacious | adj | containing a fallacy; logically unsound; deceptive | His argument was fallacious and did not stand up to scrutiny. | misleading, deceptive, erroneous, false, incorrect | truthful, accurate, valid, genuine, reliable |
| 3 | fanaticism | n | excessive enthusiasm or zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause | His fanaticism for the sports team was unmatched. | extremism, zealotry, passion, fervor, obsession | moderation, indifference, apathy, disinterest, impartiality |
| 4 | fastidious | adj | excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please | She was known for her fastidious attention to detail. | meticulous, precise, exacting, particular, finicky | easygoing, laid-back, careless, sloppy, indifferent |
| 5 | feasible | adj | capable of being done, effected, or accomplished | The proposed plan is feasible given the current resources. | possible, achievable, practicable, viable, realistic | impractical, impossible, unattainable, unfeasible, improbable |
| 6 | flagrant | adj | shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly obvious | His disregard for the rules was flagrant. | blatant, obvious, glaring, egregious, blatant | subtle, hidden, concealed, minor, slight |
| 7 | frivolous | adj | characterized by lack of seriousness or sense | Her frivolous spending habits led to financial problems. | trivial, silly, petty, inconsequential, shallow | serious, important, significant, meaningful, substantial |
| 8 | frugality | n | the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness | His frugality allowed him to save a considerable amount of money. | thrift, economy, thriftiness, parsimony, austerity | extravagance, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, generosity |
| 9 | furtive | adj | taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret | He cast a furtive glance around the room. | secretive, clandestine, covert, stealthy, sneaky | open, overt, honest, transparent, candid |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | garrulous | adj | excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters | The garrulous old man would talk for hours about the weather. | talkative, loquacious, verbose, chatty, voluble | reserved, taciturn, reticent, quiet, silent |
| 2 | glutton | n | a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously | He was known as a glutton for desserts. | overeater, gourmand, gobbler, hog, binge eater | moderate eater, abstainer, ascetic, disciplined, restrained |
| 3 | gratuity | n | a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, such as a tip | He left a generous gratuity for the waiter. | tip, bonus, reward, bounty, present | charge, fee, payment, bill, salary |
| 4 | gratuitous | adj | given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free | His gratuitous advice was not appreciated. | unnecessary, unjustified, unwarranted, uncalled-for, free | necessary, justified, warranted, called-for, paid |
| 5 | gravity | n | seriousness or solemnity of manner | The judge spoke with gravity about the consequences of the crime. | seriousness, solemnity, severity, importance, significance | levity, frivolity, lightness, insignificance, triviality |
| 6 | gregarious | adj | fond of the company of others; sociable | She’s a gregarious person who enjoys parties. | sociable, outgoing, friendly, social, extroverted | antisocial, unsociable, introverted, solitary, reclusive |
| 7 | guile | n | sly or cunning intelligence | The politician’s guile helped him navigate through difficult negotiations. | cunning, craftiness, deceit, trickery, deceitfulness | honesty, candor, straightforwardness, naivety, sincerity |
| 8 | gullible | adj | easily deceived or cheated | He was so gullible that he believed every word of the scammer’s story. | naive, credulous, trusting, unsuspecting, easily fooled | skeptical, suspicious, cautious, discerning, wary |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | hammer (v) | v | to strike repeatedly with or as if with a hammer | He hammered the nail into the wall. | pound, beat, strike, bang, hit | pull, remove, extract, undo, dismantle |
| 2 | hardy | adj | robust, capable of enduring difficult conditions | The hardy explorers ventured into the frozen wilderness. | robust, sturdy, tough, resilient, strong | fragile, delicate, weak, feeble, vulnerable |
| 3 | haughtiness | n | disdainfully proud; arrogance | His haughtiness made it difficult for others to approach him. | arrogance, pride, conceit, snobbery, superiority | humility, modesty, meekness, humbleness, shyness |
| 4 | heedless | adj | careless; thoughtless; unmindful | He drove heedlessly through the icy streets. | careless, thoughtless, reckless, inattentive, negligent | cautious, mindful, attentive, careful, prudent |
| 5 | heresy | n | opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine | The new religious sect was accused of heresy. | dissent, nonconformity, disbelief, dissenting opinion, heterodoxy | orthodoxy, conformity, agreement, consensus, acceptance |
| 6 | hierarchy | n | a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority | The corporate hierarchy was strictly followed. | ranking, grading, classification, order, structure | equality, flat structure, egalitarianism, nonhierarchical, decentralization |
| 7 | homogeneous | adj | of the same or a similar kind or nature | The team consisted of a homogeneous group of skilled professionals. | uniform, identical, alike, similar, consistent | diverse, varied, different, heterogeneous, mixed |
| 8 | hypocritical | adj | professing beliefs or virtues that one does not have; insincere | His hypocritical behavior made it hard to trust him. | insincere, deceitful, false, pretentious, two-faced | genuine, sincere, honest, straightforward, authentic |
| 9 | hypothetical | adj | based on an assumption or guess; conjectural | In a hypothetical situation where money is no object, what would you do? | conjectural, theoretical, speculative, assumed, supposed | actual, real, concrete, factual, practi |
I #
| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | idiosyncrasy | n | a peculiar behavior or habit of an individual; distinctive feature | His idiosyncrasy was to always wear mismatched socks. | peculiarity, quirk, eccentricity, oddity, peculiarity | normality, conformity, standard, usual, typical |
| 2 | illusory | adj | based on illusion; not real; deceptive | The promise of easy wealth was illusory. | deceptive, misleading, false, unreal, imaginary | real, genuine, true, actual, authentic |
| 3 | immutable | adj | unchanging over time or unable to be changed | The laws of physics are immutable. | unchangeable, fixed, permanent, constant, enduring | changeable, mutable, variable, flexible, adjustable |
| 4 | impair | v | to weaken or damage something, especially a bodily function or quality | Smoking can impair lung function. | weaken, damage, harm, undermine, diminish | improve, enhance, strengthen, aid, facilitate |
| 5 | impeccable | adj | faultless; flawless; perfect | Her impeccable manners impressed everyone at the party. | flawless, perfect, faultless, impeccable, immaculate | flawed, imperfect, faulty, deficient, blemished |
| 6 | impede | v | to hinder or obstruct the progress of | The construction work impeded traffic flow. | hinder, obstruct, block, hamper, inhibit | aid, assist, facilitate, promote, advance |
| 7 | implausible | adj | difficult to believe; not credible | His story about meeting aliens seemed implausible. | improbable, unlikely, unbelievable, incredulous, dubious | credible, believable, plausible, likely, realistic |
| 8 | implement (v) | v | to put into effect or execute | The company plans to implement new safety measures. | execute, apply, carry out, enforce, enact | abandon, halt, neglect, stop, terminate |
| 9 | imprudence | n | lack of caution or wisdom | His imprudence led to financial ruin. | recklessness, folly, indiscretion, rashness, foolishness | prudence, caution, wisdom, discretion, carefulness |
| 10 | inadvertent | adj | unintentional; not planned or deliberate | His inadvertent remark offended her. | unintentional, accidental, unplanned, unintended, careless | deliberate, intentional, planned, calculated, premeditated |
| 11 | inane | adj | lacking sense or meaning; silly | He made an inane comment during the meeting. | silly, nonsensical, foolish, senseless, absurd | sensible, meaningful, logical, profound, intelligent |
| 12 | incisive | adj | intelligently analytical and clear-thinking | Her incisive remarks cut through the confusion. | insightful, penetrating, sharp, perceptive, astute | dull, blunt, vague, unclear, superficial |
| 13 | incite | v | to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior | His speech incited the crowd to riot. | provoke, inflame, stimulate, encourage, prompt | calm, pacify, appease, deter, discourage |
| 14 | inclusive | adj | including all; comprehensive | The tour package is inclusive of meals and accommodations. | comprehensive, complete, all-inclusive, broad, encompassing | exclusive, limited, restricted, selective, partial |
| 15 | incongruous | adj | not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something | His casual attire was incongruous with the formal event. | inconsistent, inappropriate, discordant, mismatched, bizarre | congruous, harmonious, fitting, appropriate, consistent |
| 16 | inconsequential | adj | of little or no importance; insignificant | The error was inconsequential and did not affect the overall outcome. | trivial, minor, negligible, unimportant, trivial | significant, important, consequential, substantial, momentous |
| 17 | incorrigible | adj | not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed | He was an incorrigible procrastinator. | inveterate, habitual, chronic, hopeless, irredeemable | reformable, correctable, amenable, trainable, manageable |
| 18 | indict | v | to formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime | The grand jury decided to indict the suspect. | charge, accuse, prosecute, sue, arraign | exonerate, absolve, acquit, exculpate, clear |
| 19 | indifferent | adj | without interest or concern; not caring | She seemed indifferent to his opinion. | apathetic, unconcerned, aloof, detached, uninterested | concerned, interested, caring, attentive, passionate |
| 20 | indiscriminate | adj | done at random or without careful judgement | The indiscriminate firing of weapons endangered civilians. | random, haphazard, arbitrary, careless, thoughtless | selective, specific, targeted, deliberate, careful |
| 21 | induce | v | to bring about or give rise to | The advertisement was meant to induce sales. | cause, bring about, generate, provoke, prompt | prevent, deter, discourage, hinder, impede |
| 22 | inert | adj | lacking the ability or strength to move | The patient remained inert after receiving anesthesia. | motionless, stationary, immobile, inactive, lifeless | active, mobile, dynamic, lively, energetic |
| 23 | ingenious | adj | clever, original, and inventive | The ingenious design solved the problem effectively. | creative, innovative, inventive, resourceful, clever | unimaginative, unoriginal, dull, uninspired, mundane |
| 24 | inherent | adj | existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | Cats have an inherent ability to see in the dark. | intrinsic, innate, natural, built-in, inherent | acquired, learned, extrinsic, artificial, external |
| 25 | innate | adj | existing in one from birth; inherent | Her innate talent for music was evident from a young age. | inherent, natural, inborn, native, instinctive | acquired, learned, acquired, cultivated, trained |
| 26 | innocuous | adj | not harmful or offensive | The spider looked scary but was innocuous to humans. | harmless, benign, safe, mild, non-toxic | harmful, dangerous, toxic, offensive, damaging |
| 27 | innovation | n | the introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device | The company’s latest innovation revolutionized the industry. | invention, creation, development, novelty, advancement | tradition, conservatism, stagnation, old-fashioned, conventional |
| 28 | insipid | adj | lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull | The soup was insipid and lacked seasoning. | bland, tasteless, dull, flat, uninteresting | flavorful, exciting, stimulating, pungent, savory |
| 29 | instigate | v | to provoke or initiate (an action or event) | He instigated a fight by insulting the other team. | provoke, incite, stimulate, initiate, start | deter, prevent, discourage, inhibit, restrain |
| 30 | insularity | n | the state of being isolated or detached | Their insularity from the rest of the community was evident. | isolation, detachment, separateness, aloofness, remoteness | integration, inclusiveness, openness, sociability, connection |
| 31 | integrity | n | the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles | She was admired for her integrity and fairness. | honesty, morality, ethics, uprightness, righteousness | dishonesty, corruption, deceit, immorality, dishonor |
| 32 | intervene | v | to come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events | The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight. | interfere, intercede, mediate, step in, interpose | ignore, neglect, abstain, stay out, avoid |
| 33 | intimidate | v | to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something | The bully tried to intimidate him into giving up his lunch money. | frighten, threaten, scare, terrorize, bully | reassure, encourage, support, embolden, comfort |
| 34 | intrepid | adj | fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or literary effect) | The intrepid explorer ventured into the jungle alone. | fearless, brave, courageous, daring, bold | cowardly, timid, fearful, afraid, spineless |
| 35 | inundate | v | to overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with | The office was inundated with calls after the announcement. | overwhelm, flood, engulf, overrun, deluge | empty, drain, evacuate, clear, depl |
| 36 | invert | v | to turn upside down or inside out | She had to invert the cake onto a plate carefully. | reverse, flip, turn upside down, overturn, upend | maintain, uphold, keep, sustain, retain |
| 37 | ironic | adj | using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; unexpected | It was ironic that the firefighter’s house burned down. | sarcastic, satirical, paradoxical, contradictory, incongruous | straightforward, sincere, literal, direct, explicit |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | lament | v | to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively | She lamented the loss of her favorite pet. | mourn, grieve, sorrow, mournful, regretful | rejoice, celebrate, exult, cheer, delight |
| 2 | laud | v | to praise highly, especially in a public context | The critics lauded the actor’s performance. | praise, commend, extol, applaud, celebrate | criticize, condemn, disparage, denounce, rebuke |
| 3 | lavish (adj) | adj | characterized by or displaying excessive generosity; extravagant | They threw a lavish party for their anniversary. | extravagant, sumptuous, opulent, luxurious, grand | modest, economical, simple, frugal, plain |
| 4 | lethargic | adj | affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic | After lunch, he felt lethargic and had trouble staying awake. | sluggish, inactive, lazy, slow, drowsy | energetic, lively, active, dynamic, vibrant |
| 5 | levity | n | humor or frivolity, especially when inappropriate | His levity during the funeral offended some attendees. | humor, frivolity, lightheartedness, playfulness, jest | seriousness, solemnity, gravity, earnestness, sobriety |
| 6 | linger | v | to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave | She lingered in the garden, enjoying the peaceful evening. | loiter, dawdle, delay, hesitate, remain | depart, leave, exit, go, move |
| 7 | listless | adj | lacking energy or enthusiasm; lethargic | The hot weather made everyone feel listless. | lethargic, sluggish, apathetic, indifferent, indifferent | energetic, enthusiastic, lively, dynamic, spirited |
| 8 | lofty | adj | of imposing height; elevated in character or style | The mountain had a lofty peak covered in snow. | towering, high, elevated, grand, noble | lowly, humble, base, ordinary, modest |
M #
| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | malicious | adj | intending to do harm; spiteful | His malicious gossip caused a lot of trouble in the office. | spiteful, malevolent, vindictive, malignant, evil | benevolent, kind, friendly, benign, altruistic |
| 2 | marred | adj | damaged; spoiled | The beautiful painting was marred by a large tear. | damaged, spoiled, flawed, impaired, blemished | flawless, perfect, pristine, unblemished, undamaged |
| 3 | materialism | n | a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values | His materialism led him to pursue wealth above all else. | consumerism, acquisitiveness, possession, affluence, worldliness | spirituality, asceticism, minimalism, frugality, modesty |
| 4 | methodical | adj | performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; orderly | The scientist was methodical in her approach to the experiment. | systematic, orderly, systematic, organized, structured | disorganized, haphazard, chaotic, disorderly, random |
| 5 | meticulous | adj | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise | She was meticulous in checking her work for errors. | careful, thorough, precise, exacting, diligent | careless, sloppy, negligent, hasty, reckless |
| 6 | miserly | adj | characterized by a lack of generosity; stingy | His miserly habits meant he never spent money on luxuries. | stingy, frugal, parsimonious, tightfisted, mean | generous, lavish, liberal, magnanimous, open-handed |
| 7 | mitigate | v | to make less severe, serious, or painful | The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient’s pain. | alleviate, reduce, ease, lessen, diminish | aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, worsen, increase |
| 8 | morose | adj | sullen and ill-tempered | He became morose after hearing the bad news. | sullen, gloomy, glum, melancholy, dismal | cheerful, happy, optimistic, joyful, lively |
| 9 | mundane | adj | lacking interest or excitement; dull | Her job involved mundane tasks like filing paperwork. | dull, boring, monotonous, tedious, routine | exciting, thrilling, stimulating, adventurous, extraordinary |
N #
| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | negate | v | to nullify, deny, or make ineffective | The evidence presented will negate the argument. | nullify, annul, cancel, invalidate, negate | confirm, validate, affirm, support, uphold |
| 2 | nonchalance | n | casual lack of concern; indifference | He faced the challenge with nonchalance. | indifference, unconcern, apathy, aloofness, detachment | concern, interest, anxiety, worry, involvement |
| 3 | notoriety | n | the state of being famous or well-known for some bad quality or deed | His notoriety as a criminal preceded him. | infamy, disrepute, ill fame, notability, renown | obscurity, anonymity, inconspicuousness, unimportance, insignificance |
| 4 | novelty | n | the quality of being new, original, or unusual | The novelty of their invention attracted many customers. | innovation, originality, uniqueness, freshness, newness | tradition, familiarity, routine, oldness, staleness |
| 5 | nurture | v | to care for and encourage the growth or development of | Parents nurture their children with love and guidance. | care for, foster, support, cultivate, develop | neglect, ignore, abandon, hinder, stunt |
O #
| erial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | obliterate | v | to destroy completely; wipe out | The tsunami obliterated the coastal village. | destroy, annihilate, eradicate, demolish, eliminate | create, construct, build, establish, preserve |
| 2 | obscure (v) | v | to conceal or make unclear | The fog obscured our view of the mountains. | conceal, hide, mask, shroud, cloud | reveal, clarify, illuminate, uncover, expose |
| 3 | obstinate | adj | stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action | Despite everyone’s advice, he remained obstinate. | stubborn, inflexible, rigid, adamant, unyielding | flexible, adaptable, yielding, compliant, open-minded |
| 4 | ominous | adj | giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen | The dark clouds were ominous of an approaching storm. | threatening, menacing, foreboding, sinister, alarming | promising, auspicious, reassuring, hopeful, benign |
| 5 | opaque | adj | not transparent; not allowing light to pass through | The bathroom window was opaque, providing privacy. | non-transparent, cloudy, hazy, blurred, misty | transparent, clear, translucent, see-through, obvious |
| 6 | opportunist | n | a person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle | He was known as an opportunist who capitalized on others’ misfortunes. | exploiter, manipulator, user, mercenary, adventurer | planner, strategist, visionary, idealist, altruist |
| 7 | optimist | n | a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future | Despite setbacks, she remained an optimist. | hopeful, positive thinker, idealist, dreamer, enthusiast | pessimist, cynic, defeatist, realist, skeptic |
| 8 | opulence | n | great wealth or luxuriousness | The palace was adorned with opulence and grandeur. | luxury, richness, extravagance, abundance, affluence | poverty, scarcity, simplicity, frugality, modesty |
| 9 | orator | n | a skilled public speaker | The politician was a persuasive orator. | speaker, lecturer, rhetorician, speechmaker, declaimer | listener, audience, silent person, mute person |
| 10 | ostentatious | adj | characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice | Her ostentatious jewelry drew everyone’s attention. | showy, flamboyant, pretentious, extravagant, flashy | modest, humble, unpretentious, plain, simple |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | pacifist | n | a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence | She is a committed pacifist and refuses to support any military action. | peacemaker, peace-lover, nonviolent activist, dove, humanitarian | warmonger, aggressor, belligerent, militarist, fighter |
| 2 | partisan | n | a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person | He has always been a partisan of environmental causes. | supporter, follower, advocate, enthusiast, adherent | opponent, critic, detractor, adversary, antagonist |
| 3 | peripheral | adj | relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something | The town’s issues were only peripheral to the main debate. | outer, fringe, marginal, secondary, incidental | central, core, main, primary, essential |
| 4 | perpetuate | v | to make something continue indefinitely | His actions only served to perpetuate the conflict. | maintain, continue, preserve, prolong, sustain | stop, end, terminate, discontinue, abolish |
| 5 | pervasive | adj | spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people | The pervasive smell of flowers filled the garden. | widespread, prevalent, ubiquitous, extensive, universal | limited, rare, uncommon, localized, isolated |
| 6 | phenomena | n | a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question | The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. | occurrence, event, incident, happening, occurrence | normality, regularity, typicality, commonality, routine |
| 7 | philanthropist | n | a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes | The billionaire was known as a generous philanthropist. | benefactor, donor, humanitarian, patron, altruist | misanthrope, miser, egoist, selfish person, taker |
| 8 | piety | n | the quality of being religious or reverent | Her piety and devotion to prayer were admired by all. | religiousness, devoutness, reverence, spirituality, faithfulness | impiety, irreverence, godlessness, profanity, sacrilege |
| 9 | placate | v | to make someone less angry or hostile | He tried to placate her with apologies and promises. | pacify, appease, mollify, calm, soothe | provoke, irritate, aggravate, enrage, upset |
| 10 | ponderous | adj | slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and laborious | The elephant moved with ponderous steps. | cumbersome, unwieldy, awkward, heavy, lumbering | agile, nimble, swift, light, lively |
| 11 | pragmatic | adj | dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations | Her pragmatic approach to the problem yielded effective results. | practical, realistic, sensible, logical, rational | idealistic, impractical, unrealistic, theoretical, speculative |
| 12 | preclude | v | to prevent from happening; make impossible | His poor health precludes him from participating in strenuous activities. | prevent, prohibit, hinder, exclude, rule out | allow, permit, enable, facilitate, promote |
| 13 | precocious | adj | (of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual | The precocious child started reading novels at the age of five. | advanced, gifted, talented, clever, intelligent | ordinary, average, normal, typical, conventional |
| 14 | predecessor | n | a person who held a job or office before the current holder | The new CEO aimed to surpass her predecessor’s achievements. | forerunner, precursor, antecedent, ancestor, former | successor, follower, heir, descendant, inheritor |
| 15 | presumptuous | adj | failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate | His presumptuous behavior offended his colleagues. | arrogant, bold, audacious, forward, impertinent | humble, modest, cautious, respectful, deferential |
| 16 | pretentious | adj | attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed | The restaurant’s pretentious decor did not match the quality of its food. | ostentatious, affected, pompous, grandiose, showy | genuine, sincere, modest, unpretentious, humble |
| 17 | prevalent | adj | widespread in a particular area or at a particular time | Flu outbreaks are prevalent during the winter months. | widespread, common, prevailing, ubiquitous, rampant | rare, uncommon, infrequent, scarce, isolated |
| 18 | prodigal | adj | spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant | The prodigal son wasted his inheritance on frivolous pursuits. | extravagant, wasteful, lavish, spendthrift, profligate | frugal, economical, thrifty, prudent, careful |
| 19 | profane | adj | relating to something that is not sacred or religious; disrespectful of religious principles or beliefs | He made a profane joke during the church service. | blasphemous, sacrilegious, irreverent, impious, irreverent | sacred, holy, reverent, respectful, pious |
| 20 | profound | adj | very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight | Her novels often explore profound themes of love and loss. | deep, intense, thoughtful, insightful, meaningful | shallow, superficial, trivial, insignificant, minor |
| 21 | profusion | n | an abundance or large quantity of something | The garden was filled with a profusion of colorful flowers. | abundance, plethora, wealth, excess, plenty | scarcity, lack, shortage, deficiency, dearth |
| 22 | proliferation | n | rapid increase in numbers; multiplication | The proliferation of smartphones has changed how we communicate. | increase, growth, expansion, multiplication, escalation | decrease, decline, reduction, contraction, diminution |
| 23 | prolix | adj | using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy | His prolix speeches bored the audience. | verbose, wordy, long-winded, rambling, tedious | concise, succinct, brief, to the point, terse |
| 24 | provincial | adj | of or concerning a province of a country or empire; having or showing the manners, viewpoints, etc., considered typical of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province | His provincial upbringing shaped his conservative views. | rural, rustic, unsophisticated, parochial, narrow-minded | cosmopolitan, sophisticated, metropolitan, worldly, broad-minded |
| 25 | proximity | n | nearness in space, time, or relationship | The proximity of the park to our house makes it convenient for daily walks. | closeness, nearness, adjacency, propinquity, vicinity | distance, remoteness, separation, faraway, isolation |
| 26 | prudent | adj | acting with or showing care and thought for the future | She made a prudent decision to invest in low-risk stocks. | wise, sensible, judicious, cautious, careful | reckless, careless, imprudent, unwise, foolish |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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| 1 | rancor | n | bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will | Despite their years-long feud, he harbored no rancor towards his former friend. | bitterness, animosity, hostility, enmity, resentment | goodwill, affection, friendship, harmony, reconciliation |
| 2 | ratify | v | to approve and give formal consent to | The treaty was ratified by all participating countries. | approve, confirm, endorse, sanction, validate | reject, deny, oppose, veto, disapprove |
| 3 | rebuttal | n | a refutation or contradiction | She prepared a strong rebuttal to the opponent’s arguments. | refutation, counterargument, contradiction, response, reply | confirmation, affirmation, agreement, acceptance, endorsement |
| 4 | reduce | v | to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size | He decided to reduce his daily intake of sugar. | decrease, lessen, diminish, lower, cut | increase, enlarge, expand, extend, augment |
| 5 | recount | v | to tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience | He recounted his adventures during the summer vacation. | relate, narrate, describe, retell, recite | conceal, suppress, withhold, hide, cover |
| 6 | rectify | v | to put right; correct | The error was quickly rectified before it caused any serious problems. | correct, fix, amend, remedy, repair | damage, harm, worsen, aggravate, neglect |
| 7 | redundant | adj | not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous | The last paragraph of the report was redundant and did not add new information. | unnecessary, superfluous, excessive, surplus, extra | essential, necessary, crucial, vital, indispensable |
| 8 | refute | v | to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove | The scientist refuted the hypothesis with new evidence. | disprove, debunk, discredit, confute, invalidate | prove, confirm, support, verify, substantiate |
| 9 | relegate | v | to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position | He felt unfairly relegated to a lower-level job. | demote, downgrade, lower, transfer, move | promote, elevate, upgrade, advance, raise |
| 10 | remorse | n | deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed | He expressed sincere remorse for his actions. | regret, guilt, contrition, penitence, sorrow | indifference, apathy, satisfaction, contentment, pride |
| 11 | renounce | v | to formally declare one’s abandonment of a claim, right, or possession | She renounced her citizenship to become a citizen of another country. | reject, abandon, disown, relinquish, surrender | accept, embrace, adopt, claim, assert |
| 12 | repel | v | to drive away or force back | The citronella candles helped repel mosquitoes. | drive away, push back, deter, fend off, resist | attract, draw, invite, welcome, allure |
| 13 | reprehensible | adj | deserving censure or condemnation | His reprehensible behavior shocked everyone present. | deplorable, disgraceful, shameful, immoral, unacceptable | commendable, praiseworthy, laudable, exemplary, admirable |
| 14 | reprimand | n / v | a formal expression of disapproval | She received a reprimand from her boss for being late. | rebuke, scolding, admonishment, criticism, reproach | praise, commendation, approval, endorsement, encouragement |
| 15 | reprove | v | to reprimand or censure someone | The teacher reproved the students for their unruly behavior. | scold, rebuke, chastise, criticize, admonish | praise, commend, approve, endorse, encourage |
| 16 | repudiate | v | to reject the validity or authority of | He repudiated the accusations made against him. | reject, disown, deny, renounce, disclaim | accept, acknowledge, embrace, endorse, support |
| 17 | reserve (N) | n | a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use | The army keeps a reserve of ammunition for emergencies. | stock, supply, store, cache, hoard | shortage, deficit, scarcity, depletion, emptiness |
| 18 | resigned | adj | having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about | She was resigned to the fact that she had missed her flight. | accepting, patient, tolerant, stoic, acquiescent | defiant, rebellious, resistant, opposed, unyielding |
| 19 | resolution | n | a firm decision to do or not to do something | She made a resolution to exercise more regularly. | decision, determination, resolve, intention, commitment | indecision, uncertainty, doubt, hesitancy, irresolution |
| 20 | resolve (V) | v | to decide firmly on a course of action | She resolved to start eating healthier foods. | decide, determine, settle, conclude, commit | hesitate, waver, vacillate, doubt, question |
| 21 | restraint | n | a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control | He showed great restraint in not responding to the insult. | control, moderation, limitation, constraint, discipline | indulgence, freedom, liberty, abandon, excess |
| 22 | reticence | n | reluctance or unwillingness to speak or express oneself | His reticence in social situations often made him appear aloof. | reserve, silence, quietness, hesitation, shyness | outspokenness, volubility, garrulousness, loquacity, openness |
| 23 | retract | v | to draw back or withdraw | He quickly retracted his statement when he realized it was incorrect. | withdraw, take back, recant, repeal, revoke | assert, affirm, declare, maintain, state |
| 24 | reverent | adj | feeling or showing deep and solemn respect | The audience listened in reverent silence to the national anthem. | respectful, deferential, admiring, worshipful, venerative | disrespectful, irreverent, disdainful, contemptuous, scornful |
| 25 | rhetorical | adj | relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric | Her speech was filled with rhetorical questions and powerful metaphors. | oratorical, eloquent, persuasive, stylistic, grandiloquent | literal, plain, straightforward, factual, unadorned |
| 26 | rigor | n | the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate | The research was conducted with scientific rigor. | strictness, thoroughness, exactness, precision, meticulousness | laxity, leniency, looseness, flexibility, informality |
| 27 | robust | adj | strong and healthy; vigorous | He maintained a robust physique through regular exercise. | strong, healthy, vigorous, sturdy, resilient | weak, frail, delicate, feeble, fragile |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | sage | n / adj | a profoundly wise person; wise through reflection and experience | The elder was respected as the village sage. | wise, knowledgeable, learned, sagacious, prudent | foolish, naive, ignorant, unwise, imprudent |
| 2 | sanction (V) | v | to give official permission or approval for an action | The committee will sanction the new project proposal. | approve, authorize, endorse, permit, ratify | forbid, prohibit, disapprove, reject, oppose |
| 3 | salient | adj | most noticeable or important; prominent | The salient features of the landscape were breathtaking. | prominent, conspicuous, noticeable, striking, significant | inconspicuous, unremarkable, minor, trivial, obscure |
| 4 | saturate | v | to cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with liquid | The heavy rain saturated the ground. | soak, drench, immerse, flood, steep | dry, dehydrate, drain, parch, desiccate |
| 5 | scanty | adj | small or insufficient in quantity or amount | The explorer’s supplies were scanty for the long journey. | meager, sparse, inadequate, scant, limited | abundant, plentiful, ample, sufficient, lavish |
| 6 | scrupulous | adj | diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details | She was known for her scrupulous attention to accuracy. | meticulous, careful, conscientious, exacting, thorough | careless, negligent, lax, sloppy, heedless |
| 7 | scrutinize | v | to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly | The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it. | examine, inspect, study, analyze, investigate | glance, skim, peruse, overlook, ignore |
| 8 | seclusion | n | the state of being private and away from other people | The writer sought seclusion in the mountains to finish his novel. | isolation, solitude, privacy, retirement, retreat | company, socializing, interaction, openness, exposure |
| 9 | servile | adj | having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others | The servile assistant always agreed with his boss’s decisions. | submissive, obedient, compliant, slavish, groveling | assertive, independent, self-reliant, confident, autonomous |
| 10 | skeptic | n / adj | a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions | The skeptic remained unconvinced by the evidence presented. | doubter, cynic, questioner, unbeliever, disbeliever | believer, optimist, trustful, credulous, gullible |
| 11 | sluggish | adj | lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive | The sluggish economy showed minimal growth last quarter. | slow, lethargic, inactive, torpid, lazy | lively, energetic, active, brisk, dynamic |
| 12 | somber | adj | dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious in mood | The somber music reflected the mood of the funeral. | gloomy, melancholy, solemn, serious, grave | cheerful, bright, lively, joyful, optimistic |
| 13 | sporadic | adj | occurring at irregular intervals; occasional or scattered | The sporadic rainfall didn’t provide enough water for the crops. | intermittent, irregular, occasional, infrequent, erratic | constant, regular, continuous, steady, frequent |
| 14 | squander | v | to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless or foolish manner | He squandered his inheritance on gambling. | waste, spend, dissipate, fritter away, lavish | save, conserve, hoard, economize, frugal |
| 15 | stagnant | adj | showing no activity; dull and sluggish; not advancing or developing | The stagnant water in the pond was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. | inactive, sluggish, inert, dormant, static | active, flowing, dynamic, developing, progressing |
| 16 | static (ADJ) | adj | lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary | The static image on the screen remained unchanged. | stationary, fixed, immobile, motionless, unchanging | dynamic, moving, changing, active, lively |
| 17 | submissive | adj | ready to conform to the authority or will of others | The submissive employee never questioned his boss’s decisions. | compliant, obedient, yielding, docile, passive | assertive, independent, rebellious, defiant, resistant |
| 18 | subordinate (ADJ) | adj | lower in rank or position; secondary or inferior in importance | She held a subordinate role in the company hierarchy. | inferior, lower, junior, secondary, lesser | superior, higher, superior, dominant, senior |
| 19 | subside | v | to become less intense, violent, or severe; to abate | After the storm, the winds subsided and the skies cleared. | lessen, decrease, diminish, abate, calm | intensify, increase, escalate, aggravate, heighten |
| 20 | substantiate | v | to provide evidence or proof to support (a claim or statement) | The witness was able to substantiate her testimony with photographs. | confirm, verify, validate, support, corroborate | refute, disprove, contradict, invalidate, negate |
| 21 | succinct | adj | expressed in a few words; concise and precise | His succinct explanation clarified the complex issue. | concise, brief, terse, compact, pithy | verbose, wordy, long-winded, rambling, prolix |
| 22 | superficial | adj | existing or occurring at or on the surface; shallow | His understanding of the topic was superficial and lacked depth. | shallow, surface, external, cursory, shallow | deep, profound, thorough, comprehensive, substantive |
| 23 | superfluous | adj | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough | Her speech was filled with superfluous details that bored the audience. | unnecessary, surplus, excessive, redundant, extra | essential, necessary, crucial, vital, indispensable |
| 24 | surpass | v | to exceed or go beyond (someone or something) in quality, quantity, or degree | Her achievements in the field of science surpassed those of her peers. | exceed, outstrip, outdo, top, transcend | fall behind, lag behind, trail, underperform, fail |
| 25 | surreptitious | adj | kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of | He made a surreptitious entry into the building after hours. | secret, clandestine, covert, hidden, stealthy | overt, open, public, transparent, aboveboard |
| 26 | susceptible | adj | likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing | Children are more susceptible to colds during the winter months. | vulnerable, prone, open, exposed, sensitive | resistant, immune, impervious, invulnerable, unsusceptible |
| 27 | sustain | v | to strengthen or support physically or mentally | The community came together to sustain each other during the crisis. | support, maintain, uphold, endure, continue | weaken, undermine, fail, collapse, discontinue |
| 28 | sycophant | n | a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage | The sycophant flattered the boss to gain a promotion. | flatterer, toady, yes-man, bootlicker, brown-noser | critic, skeptic, cynic, detractor, opponent |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | taciturn | adj | reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little | The taciturn man preferred to listen rather than speak. | silent, quiet, reticent, reserved, shy | talkative, loquacious, verbose, garrulous, chatty |
| 2 | temper (V) | v | to moderate or mitigate (a quality, condition, or behavior); to adjust or adapt | She tried to temper her anger before responding. | moderate, mitigate, adjust, adapt, control | exacerbate, intensify, agitate, provoke, enrage |
| 3 | tentative | adj | uncertain or hesitant; not fully worked out or developed | They made tentative plans for the weekend. | uncertain, hesitant, unsure, cautious, provisional | definite, certain, firm, decisive, confident |
| 4 | terse | adj | sparing in the use of words; abrupt | His terse reply indicated his annoyance. | concise, succinct, brief, compact, curt | verbose, long-winded, loquacious, wordy, expansive |
| 5 | thrive | v | to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper | The business began to thrive after the new manager took over. | prosper, flourish, succeed, grow, bloom | decline, fail, wither, languish, deteriorate |
| 6 | tranquility | n | the quality or state of being calm and peaceful | The lake’s tranquility was disturbed by noisy tourists. | calmness, serenity, peace, quiet, stillness | turmoil, agitation, disturbance, chaos, unrest |
| 7 | transient | adj | lasting only for a short time; temporary | His transient interest in painting soon faded. | temporary, brief, short-lived, ephemeral, fleeting | permanent, enduring, lasting, continuous, eternal |
| 8 | trite | adj | lacking originality or freshness; overused and consequently of little import | The speaker’s trite jokes failed to amuse the audience. | clichéd, banal, hackneyed, stale, commonplace | original, innovative, fresh, novel, unique |
| 9 | turbulence | n | violent or unsteady movement of air or water; conflict or confusion | The plane experienced turbulence during the storm. | turmoil, agitation, unrest, commotion, chaos | calm, tranquility, peace, order, stability |
| 10 | turmoil | n | a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty | The country was in turmoil after the political scandal. | chaos, confusion, upheaval, disorder, commotion | calm, peace, stability, order, serenity |
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| Serial No. | Word | Part of Speech | Definition | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|
| 1 | undermine | v | to weaken or damage gradually; to erode the base or foundation of | The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence. | weaken, sabotage, impair, subvert, erode | strengthen, support, bolster, fortify, uphold |
| 2 | uniformity | n | the quality or state of being uniform or consistent | The uniformity of dress code ensured everyone looked the same. | consistency, sameness, conformity, homogeneity, regularity | variation, diversity, inconsistency, disparity, difference |
| 3 | unwarranted | adj | not justified or authorized; without sufficient reason or basis | His unwarranted outburst shocked everyone in the room. | unjustified, unjustifiable, baseless, groundless, unfounded | justified, warranted, reasonable, valid, justified |
| 4 | usurp | v | to seize and hold (a position, power, or rights) by force or without legal right | The military junta usurped control of the government. | seize, take over, arrogate, appropriate, annex | relinquish, surrender, yield, release, give up |
| 5 | vacillate | v | to waver in decision or opinion; to hesitate in choice of actions | He vacillated between accepting the job offer and staying at his current position. | hesitate, waver, oscillate, dither, fluctuate | decide, choose, commit, resolve, determine |
| 6 | venerate | v | to regard with great respect; to revere | They venerated their ancestors during the annual ceremony. | respect, honor, admire, esteem, worship | disrespect, disdain, scorn, disregard, dishonor |
| 7 | verbose | adj | using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy | His verbose writing style made the report difficult to read. | wordy, long-winded, loquacious, prolix, rambling | concise, succinct, brief, terse, to the point |
| 8 | vigor | n | physical strength and good health; energy and enthusiasm | Despite his age, he exercised with vigor every morning. | energy, strength, vitality, robustness, zest | lethargy, weakness, feebleness, apathy, lethargy |
| 9 | vilify | v | to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner | The tabloids vilified the politician with baseless accusations. | defame, slander, malign, denigrate, disparage | praise, commend, acclaim, laud, glorify |
| 10 | vindicate | v | to clear (someone) of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove right | The evidence presented in court vindicated his innocence. | justify, justify, clear, absolve, exonerate | blame, condemn, accuse, incriminate, convict |
| 11 | volatile | adj | liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; easily evaporated at normal temperatures | The volatile stock market made investors nervous. | unstable, unpredictable, erratic, changeable, mercurial | stable, steady, constant, predictable, unchanging |
| 12 | whimsical | adj | playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way | Her whimsical sense of fashion always drew attention. | fanciful, quirky, eccentric, capricious, playful | serious, solemn, earnest, pragmatic, predictable |
| 13 | zealot | n | a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals | The zealot refused to consider any opinion other than his own. | fanatic, extremist, enthusiast, radical, devotee | moderate, skeptic, pragmatist, realist, nonpartisan |
