Synonyms: assiduously, carefully, diligently, eagerly
Antonyms: cold, cool, impassive.
Example: He ardently opposed the 1990 war.
Synonyms: Dark, Dull, Drab, Shady
Antonyms: Bright, Cheerful, Happy, Optimistic
Example: This is one of the most sombre and unhappy circumstances of the whole affair.
Synonyms: Fixed, Firm, Steadfast, Decided
Antonyms: Wavering, Unsteady
Example: She was an honest political fighter and even those who did not share her beliefs always respected her for her unwavering commitment.
Synonyms: Crude, Dependent, Dominion, Emigrant
Antonyms: Gentle, Modern, Sophisticated
Example: The country was a colonial power.,
Synonyms: Exceptional, Unique, Singular, Rare
Antonyms: Ordinary, Unexceptional, Incomparable, Matchless
Example: War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history.
Synonyms: Respect, Recognition, Admiration, Esteem
Antonyms: Criticism, Criticize, Disloyalty, Disregard
Example: The old warrior was paying homage to the values for which he had fought.
Synonyms: Savage, Vicious, Untamed, Aggressive
Antonyms: Gentle, Tame, Mild
Example: The proposal has faced fierce opposition.
Synonyms: Cultivate, Harrow, Plough, Work
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Flattery
Example: Some animal has been digging in the garden.
Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary
Antonyms: Independent, Free
Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.
Synonyms: Accolade, Praise, Acclaim, Salute
Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Censure, Denunciation
Example: The concert was a tribute to the musician.
Synonyms: Punishment, Sanction, Retribution, Penance
Antonyms: Reward, Advantage, Benefit, Gain
Example: The company was given a severe penalty for the violation.
Synonyms: Hesitate, Delay, Stall, Waver
Antonyms: Calm, Hold, Remain, Stabilize
Example: The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
Synonyms: Divert, Avert, Sidetrack, Distract
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Accord, Abidance
Example: The ball deflected off my shoulder, straight into the goal.
Synonyms: Slipshod, Disorganized, Haphazard, Unmethodical
Antonyms: Careful, Meticulous, Tight, Tailored
Example: He has little patience for sloppy work from colleagues.
Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain
Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow
Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.
Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse
Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute
Example: One should not be bullied into conceding liability.
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful
Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.
Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out
Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish
Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Synonyms: Speed, Flash, Belt, Tear
Antonyms: Quiet, Silence, Rumble
Example: We heard a lion roar in the distance.
Synonyms: Droop, Sag, Flop, Flop
Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Water, Blooming
Example: The hot weather wilted the plants.
Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous
Example: The traffic was brutal on the way to work.
Synonyms: Ending, Closing, Conclusion, Finish
Antonyms: Start, Beginning, Intolerance, Impatience
Example: His contract was terminated last month.
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic
Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position
Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.
Example: I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.
Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe
Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline
Example: The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty.
Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble
Antonyms: Dawdle, Crawl, Amble, Stroll.
Example: We scrambled up the hill.
Synonyms: Transferor, Transfer, Assignor, Lessor
Antonyms: Stranger, Introvert, Withholder, Male
Example: The transferee, that is, the recipient of the policy, will assume all the transferor's rights and obligations under the contracts.
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially.
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Synonyms: Newcomer, Settler, Incomer, Outsider
Antonyms: Citizen, Nonimmigrant, Resident, Native
Example: Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century.
Synonyms: dishearten, dispirit, demoralize, depress
Antonyms: encourage, hearten, encouraged, optimistic
Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.
Synonyms: abrogation, cancellation, repeal, repudiation
Antonyms: approval, acquiescence, assent.
Example: He faces permanent revocation of his privileges.
Synonyms: guide, direct, manoeuvre, navigate
Antonyms: discourage, disperse, dissuade, divide
Example: The car was steering right at us.
Synonyms: pardon, absolution, exoneration, remission
Antonyms: punishment, penalty, retribution, censure
Example: I thank you and ask forgiveness.
Synonyms: deputation, delegacy, legation, commission
Antonyms: prohibition, interdiction, proscription, refusal
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
Synonyms: dispense, apportion, distribute, issue
Antonyms: appear, arrive, cool, freeze.
Example: Huge fines were meted out as punishment.
Synonyms: activist, extremist, radical, enthusiast
Antonyms: restrained, apathetic, centrist, conservative
Example: The group has taken a militant position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise.
Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Hurl
Antonyms: Straight, Even, Level, Uniform
Example: Straight, Even, Level, Uniform
Synonyms: Predicament, Trouble, Difficulty, Extremity
Antonyms: Disengagement, Break, Divorce, Separation
Example: We are all concerned with the plight of the under-developed areas of the world.
Synonyms: Identify, Commune, Sympathize, Understand
Antonyms: Upset, Discourage, Worry, Demoralize
Example: I clearly empathize with the people who live in those neighborhoods.