1 Flounce (verb/noun)
Synonyms: Storm, Strut, Swagger, Stomp
Antonyms: Glide, Tiptoe, Creep, Proceed
Example: She flounced out of the room after the argument.
2 Crucify (verb)
Synonyms: Execute, Torment, Persecute, Condemn
Antonyms: Pardon, Acquit, Defend, Praise
Example: The media was quick to crucify the player for one mistake.
3 Ramble (verb/noun)
Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Meander, Digress
Antonyms: Proceed, Focus, Concentrate, Remain
Example: He began to ramble instead of answering the question directly.
4 Snoop (verb/noun)
Synonyms: Pry, Spy, Poke, Investigate
Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Respect
Example: She warned him not to snoop through her personal files.
5 Decathlon (noun)
Synonyms: Combined Event, Athletic Contest, Multisport Event, Track-and-Field Competition
Antonyms: Single Event, Individual Race, One-Event Contest, Specialised Competition
Example: The athlete trained for years to compete in the Olympic decathlon.
6 Gulch (noun)
Synonyms: Ravine, Gorge, Gully, Canyon
Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Hilltop, Upland
Example: Rainwater rushed through the rocky gulch.
7 Twaddle (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Nonsense, Drivel, Gibberish, Balderdash
Antonyms: Sense, Wisdom, Truth, Substance
Example: The article was dismissed as sentimental twaddle.
8 Mayoral (adjective)
Synonyms: Civic, Municipal, Administrative, Gubernatorial
Antonyms: Nonmunicipal, Private, Unofficial, Noncivic
Example: The candidates participated in a televised mayoral debate.
9 Marine (noun/adjective)
Synonyms: Maritime, Nautical, Oceanic, Seafaring
Antonyms: Terrestrial, Inland, Landlocked, Nonmaritime
Example: The researchers studied marine animals in the deep ocean.
10 Gainful (adjective)
Synonyms: Profitable, Lucrative, Remunerative, Productive
Antonyms: Unprofitable, Unproductive, Fruitless, Worthless
Example: She found gainful employment at a reputed company.
11 Lectern (noun)
Synonyms: Podium, Reading Stand, Rostrum, Pulpit
Antonyms: Seat, Bench, Floor, Ground
Example: The professor placed his notes on the lectern before beginning the lecture.
12 Tourniquet (noun)
Synonyms: Constricting Band, Compression Band, Ligature, Hemostatic Band
Antonyms: Release, Loosening, Unbinding, Opening
Example: The paramedic applied a tourniquet to control the severe bleeding.
13 Colonnade (noun)
Synonyms: Arcade, Portico, Gallery, Cloister
Antonyms: Open Space, Solid Wall, Enclosure, Barrier
Example: Visitors walked through the marble colonnade surrounding the courtyard.
14 Minaret (noun)
Synonyms: Tower, Turret, Spire, Steeple
Antonyms: Basement, Trench, Pit, Depression
Example: The ancient minaret could be seen from every part of the town.
15 Victimize (verb)
Synonyms: Persecute, Oppress, Exploit, Bully
Antonyms: Protect, Defend, Support, Assist
Example: Strict laws are necessary to prevent employers from victimizing vulnerable workers.
16 Escort (verb)
Synonyms: Accompany, Guide, Conduct, Chaperone
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Leave, Neglect
Example: Security officers escorted the minister safely to the conference hall.
17 Seduce (verb)
Synonyms: Tempt, Entice, Lure, Allure
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Repel, Dissuade
Example: Fraudulent advertisements often seduce customers into buying unnecessary products.
18 Daft (adjective)
Synonyms: Foolish, Silly, Absurd, Senseless
Antonyms: Wise, Sensible, Intelligent, Rational
Example: It was daft to travel without checking the weather conditions.
19 Obese (adjective)
Synonyms: Overweight, Corpulent, Stout, Rotund
Antonyms: Thin, Slim, Lean, Underweight
Example: Regular exercise can reduce the risk of becoming obese.
20 Stodgy (adjective)
Synonyms: Dull, Uninteresting, Conventional, Heavy
Antonyms: Exciting, Innovative, Lively, Light
Example: The speaker’s stodgy presentation failed to hold the audience’s attention.
1 Elope (verb)
Synonyms: Run Away, Flee, Escape, Abscond
Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Return, Separate
Example: The young couple decided to elope because their families opposed the marriage.
2 Continental (adjective)
Synonyms: Mainland, Terrestrial, Inland, Transcontinental
Antonyms: Insular, Island, Maritime, Oceanic
Example: The region experiences a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.
3 Disinter (verb)
Synonyms: Exhume, Unearth, Dig Up, Unbury
Antonyms: Bury, Inter, Entomb, Conceal
Example: The authorities ordered the investigators to disinter the body for further examination.
4 Equatorial (adjective)
Synonyms: Tropical, Central, Equinoctial, Low-latitude
Antonyms: Polar, Arctic, Antarctic, High-latitude
Example: Equatorial regions generally experience high temperatures throughout the year.
5 Anagram (noun)
Synonyms: Letter-rearrangement, Transposition, Word Puzzle, Scramble
Antonyms: Original Word, Fixed Order, Unchanged Form, Direct Spelling
Example: Silent is an anagram of listen.
6 Cosmology (noun)
Synonyms: Astrophysics, Cosmogony, Universe-study, Cosmic Science
Antonyms: Microscopy, Localism, Particularism, Terrestrial Study
Example: Modern cosmology attempts to explain how the universe began and evolved.
7 Telepathy (noun)
Synonyms: Mind-reading, Thought-transference, Extrasensory Perception, Mental Communication
Antonyms: Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Physical Signalling, Direct Expression
Example: The twins appeared to communicate through telepathy.
8 Trifurcate (verb)
Synonyms: Divide, Split, Branch, Separate
Antonyms: Unite, Combine, Merge, Consolidate
Example: The main road trifurcates near the entrance of the town.
9 Ingress (noun)
Synonyms: Entry, Entrance, Admission, Access
Antonyms: Egress, Exit, Departure, Withdrawal
Example: The security guards controlled the ingress of visitors into the building.
10 Regressive (adjective)
Synonyms: Backward, Retrogressive, Declining, Deteriorating
Antonyms: Progressive, Advanced, Improving, Developing
Example: The regressive policy weakened the social and economic progress of the country.
1 Guillotine (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Beheading Machine, Cutter, Decapitator, Execution Device
Antonyms: Safeguard, Protection, Preservation, Rescue
Example: The guillotine became a notorious symbol of execution during the French Revolution.
2 Trebuchet (noun)
Synonyms: Catapult, Launcher, Sling, Siege Engine
Antonyms: Shield, Defence, Protection, Fortification
Example: The army used a trebuchet to hurl massive stones over the castle walls.
3 Pry (verb/noun)
Synonyms: Lever, Wrench, Probe, Snoop
Antonyms: Close, Seal, Ignore, Respect
Example: He used a metal bar to pry open the locked wooden box.
4 Demonic (adjective)
Synonyms: Fiendish, Devilish, Diabolical, Evil
Antonyms: Angelic, Divine, Benevolent, Virtuous
Example: The villain gave a demonic laugh as he revealed his cruel plan.
5 Barracks (noun)
Synonyms: Quarters, Cantonment, Billets, Garrison
Antonyms: Mansion, Palace, Villa, Private Residence
Example: The soldiers returned to their barracks after the training exercise.
6 Dappled (adjective/verb)
Synonyms: Spotted, Mottled, Speckled, Piebald
Antonyms: Uniform, Plain, Unmarked, Monochromatic
Example: Sunlight filtered through the leaves and created a dappled pattern on the ground.
7 Homespun (noun/adjective)
Synonyms: Simple, Rustic, Homemade, Unpretentious
Antonyms: Sophisticated, Refined, Elaborate, Artificial
Example: The speaker used homespun wisdom that everyone could easily understand.
8 Portcullis (noun)
Synonyms: Gate, Barrier, Grille, Barricade
Antonyms: Entrance, Opening, Passage, Access
Example: The guards lowered the portcullis when the enemy approached the castle.
9 Boomerang (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Rebound, Backfire, Return, Recoil
Antonyms: Succeed, Advance, Proceed, Benefit
Example: His attempt to discredit his colleague boomeranged and damaged his own reputation.
10 Hemorrhage (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Bleeding, Bloodshed, Effusion, Blood Loss
Antonyms: Clotting, Coagulation, Healing, Recovery
Example: The doctors acted quickly to stop the internal hemorrhage.
11 Cavernous (adjective)
Synonyms: Vast, Spacious, Hollow, Expansive
Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Compact, Tiny
Example: His voice echoed through the cavernous hall.
12 Mishmash (noun)
Synonyms: Hodgepodge, Jumble, Medley, Mixture
Antonyms: Order, Uniformity, Arrangement, Consistency
Example: The report was a mishmash of facts, opinions, and unrelated examples.
13 Ruckus (noun)
Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Disturbance, Tumult
Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Silence, Order
Example: A ruckus broke out when the passengers began arguing with the driver.
14 Upstart (noun)
Synonyms: Parvenu, Social Climber, Nouveau Riche, Pretender
Antonyms: Veteran, Aristocrat, Established Person, Old-Timer
Example: The wealthy upstart tried to dominate every conversation at the gathering.
15 Jetsam (noun)
Synonyms: Debris, Wreckage, Discard, Refuse
Antonyms: Cargo, Possessions, Valuables, Merchandise
Example: Pieces of jetsam were found floating near the damaged vessel.
16 Unseat (verb)
Synonyms: Oust, Depose, Dethrone, Displace
Antonyms: Appoint, Install, Reinstate, Seat
Example: The opposition candidate managed to unseat the long-serving minister.
17 Fjord (noun)
Synonyms: Inlet, Creek, Cove, Bay
Antonyms: Plateau, Plain, Upland, Mainland
Example: The ship sailed slowly through the magnificent fjord.
18 Cybernetics (noun)
Synonyms: Automation, Control Theory, Systems Science, Robotics
Antonyms: Disorder, Disconnection, Unsystematic Control, Manual Operation
Example: Cybernetics helps researchers understand how machines respond to feedback.
19 Dickensian (adjective)
Synonyms: Squalid, Bleak, Grim, Impoverished
Antonyms: Prosperous, Comfortable, Affluent, Luxurious
Example: The workers were forced to live in Dickensian conditions near the factory.
20 Topple (verb)
Synonyms: Overthrow, Oust, Depose, Unseat
Antonyms: Stabilize, Support, Uphold, Reinstate
Example: The public movement succeeded in toppling the corrupt regime.
1 Levitate (verb)
Synonyms: Hover, Float, Rise, Suspend
Antonyms: Descend, Sink, Drop, Fall
Example: The magician appeared to levitate above the stage.
2 Enjambment (noun)
Synonyms: Run-On Line, Line Continuation, Overflow, Continuation
Antonyms: End-Stopping, Pause, Closure, Caesura
Example: The poet used enjambment to maintain the rhythm and flow of the poem.
3 Dendrite (noun)
Synonyms: Neuronal Branch, Nerve Projection, Cytoplasmic Process, Receptive Process
Antonyms: Axon, Cell Body, Terminal, Soma
Example: Each dendrite receives electrical signals from neighbouring neurons.
4 Systolic (adjective)
Synonyms: Contractile, Contraction-Related, Pumping, Cardiac
Antonyms: Diastolic, Relaxed, Expansive, Dilatory
Example: The doctor recorded his systolic blood pressure as 120 millimetres of mercury.
5 Liquefy (verb)
Synonyms: Melt, Dissolve, Fluidize, Thaw
Antonyms: Solidify, Freeze, Harden, Congeal
Example: Intense heat can liquefy certain metals.
6 Teleology (noun)
Synonyms: Purposefulness, Finalism, Goal-Orientation, Design
Antonyms: Randomness, Aimlessness, Mechanism, Chance
Example: The philosopher used teleology to explain nature as being directed towards a final purpose.
7 Isotope (noun)
Synonyms: Nuclide, Atomic Variant, Elemental Variant, Nuclear Species
Antonyms: Isobar, Isotone, Isomer, Identical Nuclide
Example: Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used to determine the age of ancient objects.
8 Gelatinous (adjective)
Synonyms: Jellylike, Gummy, Viscous, Glutinous
Antonyms: Solid, Rigid, Brittle, Firm
Example: The sea creature had a transparent, gelatinous body.
9 Exfoliate (verb)
Synonyms: Peel, Shed, Flake, Slough
Antonyms: Cover, Coat, Accumulate, Retain
Example: This gentle scrub helps exfoliate the skin without causing irritation.
10 Cupola (noun)
Synonyms: Dome, Vault, Canopy, Rotunda
Antonyms: Base, Foundation, Floor, Bottom
Example: A golden cupola crowned the historic building.
11 Benthic (adjective)
Synonyms: Bottom-dwelling, Seabed, Deep-water, Demersal
Antonyms: Pelagic, Surface-dwelling, Terrestrial, Aerial
Example: Many benthic organisms live on the muddy floor of the ocean.
12 Oncology (noun)
Synonyms: Cancer Medicine, Cancer Study, Tumour Medicine, Cancer Treatment
Antonyms: Wellness, Health, Remission, Recovery
Example: She decided to specialise in oncology after completing medical school.
13 Moonlight (noun)
Synonyms: Lunar Light, Moonbeam, Moonshine, Lunar Glow
Antonyms: Darkness, Blackness, Shadow, Gloom
Example: The lake shimmered beautifully in the soft moonlight.
14 Troubleshoot (verb)
Synonyms: Diagnose, Repair, Debug, Resolve
Antonyms: Damage, Disrupt, Complicate, Ignore
Example: The technician was called to troubleshoot the faulty computer network.
15 Chrysalis (noun)
Synonyms: Pupa, Cocoon, Pupal Case, Transformation Stage
Antonyms: Adult, Maturity, Emergence, Exposure
Example: After several days, a colourful butterfly emerged from the chrysalis.
16 Carapace (noun)
Synonyms: Shell, Armour, Shield, Exoskeleton
Antonyms: Exposure, Vulnerability, Softness, Defencelessness
Example: The turtle withdrew its head beneath its strong carapace.
17 Zodiacal (adjective)
Synonyms: Astrological, Celestial, Horoscopic, Astral
Antonyms: Terrestrial, Earthly, Noncelestial, Nonzodiacal
Example: The ancient temple contained several zodiacal symbols on its ceiling.
18 Atomize (verb)
Synonyms: Pulverize, Fragment, Spray, Disintegrate
Antonyms: Combine, Consolidate, Assemble, Unify
Example: The machine atomizes the liquid into a fine mist.
19 Vellum (noun)
Synonyms: Parchment, Manuscript Paper, Writing Skin, Calfskin
Antonyms: Ordinary Paper, Rough Paper, Synthetic Sheet, Coarse Material
Example: The ancient royal decree was carefully written on vellum.
20 Stochastic (adjective)
Synonyms: Random, Probabilistic, Unpredictable, Chance-based
Antonyms: Deterministic, Predictable, Certain, Systematic
Example: The researchers used a stochastic model to predict changes in the financial market.
1 Boastful (adjective)
Synonyms: Arrogant, Conceited, Bragging, Vainglorious
Antonyms: Modest, Humble, Unassuming, Reserved
Example: His boastful remarks annoyed the other players.
2 Draft (noun)
Synonyms: Outline, Sketch, Blueprint, Version
Antonyms: Final, Completion, Publication, Finished Copy
Example: She prepared the first draft of her speech.
3 Coup (noun)
Synonyms: Overthrow, Takeover, Revolt, Usurpation
Antonyms: Restoration, Stability, Continuity, Succession
Example: The military attempted a coup against the elected government.
4 Picket (noun)
Synonyms: Guard, Sentinel, Watchman, Protester
Antonyms: Intruder, Attacker, Participant, Supporter
Example: A picket stood outside the factory during the workers' strike.
5 Invoice (noun)
Synonyms: Bill, Statement, Account, Receipt
Antonyms: Payment, Refund, Credit, Settlement
Example: The company sent an invoice for the completed repair work.
6 Cruel (adjective)
Synonyms: Brutal, Merciless, Ruthless, Inhumane
Antonyms: Kind, Compassionate, Merciful, Humane
Example: It was cruel to leave the injured animal without help.
7 Bombard (verb)
Synonyms: Attack, Shell, Pelt, Barrage
Antonyms: Defend, Protect, Shield, Spare
Example: Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
8 Solar (adjective)
Synonyms: Sunlit, Sun-Powered, Heliacal, Photovoltaic
Antonyms: Lunar, Terrestrial, Artificial, Nocturnal
Example: The village uses solar energy to generate electricity.
9 Tabulate (verb)
Synonyms: Arrange, Classify, Organize, Systematize
Antonyms: Disorder, Scatter, Confuse, Disorganize
Example: The researchers tabulated the survey results for easy comparison.
10 Squadron (noun)
Synonyms: Unit, Formation, Fleet, Division
Antonyms: Individual, Civilian, Disbandment, Separation
Example: The squadron flew over the city during the military parade.
11 Husky (adjective)
Synonyms: Burly, Sturdy, Brawny, Robust
Antonyms: Frail, Skinny, Weak, Slender
Example: The husky guard easily lifted the heavy wooden box.
12 Prance (verb)
Synonyms: Strut, Skip, Cavort, Frolic
Antonyms: Trudge, Plod, Crawl, Stumble
Example: The horse began to prance excitedly around the field.
13 Nestle (verb)
Synonyms: Snuggle, Cuddle, Huddle, Nuzzle
Antonyms: Separate, Withdraw, Distance, Dislodge
Example: The kitten nestled against its mother for warmth.
14 Gilded (adjective)
Synonyms: Golden, Gold-Plated, Ornate, Luxurious
Antonyms: Plain, Unadorned, Tarnished, Modest
Example: The palace contained several gilded mirrors and decorative frames.
15 Frostbite (noun)
Synonyms: Cold Injury, Freezing Injury, Chilblain, Tissue Damage
Antonyms: Warmth, Protection, Heating, Recovery
Example: The mountaineer suffered frostbite on his fingers during the expedition.
16 Cusp (noun)
Synonyms: Brink, Threshold, Verge, Turning Point
Antonyms: Middle, Continuation, Stability, Interior
Example: The company is on the cusp of a major technological breakthrough.
17 Checkmate (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Defeat, Conquest, Victory, Rout
Antonyms: Escape, Victory, Survival, Stalemate
Example: The young player surprised the champion by delivering checkmate.
18 Bloated (adjective)
Synonyms: Swollen, Inflated, Distended, Bulging
Antonyms: Shrunken, Deflated, Contracted, Slim
Example: His stomach felt bloated after the heavy meal.
19 Parse (verb)
Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Interpret, Deconstruct
Antonyms: Combine, Confuse, Integrate, Synthesize
Example: The software can parse large amounts of textual data within seconds.
20 Maze (noun)
Synonyms: Labyrinth, Puzzle, Tangle, Network
Antonyms: Straightway, Simplicity, Clarity, Order
Example: The children struggled to find their way out of the hedge maze.
1 Locomotive (noun)
Synonyms: Engine, Railway Engine, Train Engine, Motive Unit
Antonyms: Carriage, Wagon, Trailer, Stationary Vehicle
Example: The powerful locomotive pulled the heavy freight train uphill.
2 Discharge (verb)
Synonyms: Release, Dismiss, Free, Expel
Antonyms: Detain, Retain, Employ, Confine
Example: The doctor discharged the patient after a complete recovery.
3 Bellow (verb)
Synonyms: Roar, Shout, Yell, Booming
Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mumble, Speak Softly
Example: The angry coach bellowed instructions at the players.
4 Monochrome (noun)
Synonyms: Monotone, Grayscale, Single-Colour, Black-and-White
Antonyms: Multicolour, Polychrome, Colourful, Variegated
Example: The photographer displayed a striking monochrome portrait.
5 Equilateral (adjective)
Synonyms: Equal-Sided, Isometric, Uniform, Symmetrical
Antonyms: Unequal, Irregular, Asymmetrical, Scalene
Example: An equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length.
6 Maroon (verb)
Synonyms: Abandon, Strand, Desert, Isolate
Antonyms: Rescue, Save, Recover, Accompany
Example: The storm marooned the travellers on a remote island.
7 Voucher (noun)
Synonyms: Coupon, Receipt, Token, Certificate
Antonyms: Invoice, Debt, Liability, Charge
Example: She used a gift voucher to purchase a new bag.
8 Launder (verb)
Synonyms: Wash, Clean, Purify, Legitimize
Antonyms: Soil, Stain, Dirty, Expose
Example: The hotel launders hundreds of bed sheets every day.
9 Telecast (verb)
Synonyms: Broadcast, Transmit, Air, Televise
Antonyms: Suppress, Withhold, Conceal, Censor
Example: The final match will be telecast live across the country.
10 Litmus (noun)
Synonyms: Indicator, Reagent, Test, Measure
Antonyms: Uncertainty, Ambiguity, Concealment, Indeterminacy
Example: The scientist dipped litmus paper into the solution to test its acidity.
11 Suture (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Stitch, Seam, Sew, Fasten
Antonyms: Cut, Tear, Open, Separate
Example: The surgeon used a fine suture to close the wound.
12 Pyramid (noun)
Synonyms: Monument, Structure, Tetrahedron, Triangular Solid
Antonyms: Sphere, Cylinder, Cube, Flat Surface
Example: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the wonders of the ancient world.
13 Petite (adjective)
Synonyms: Small, Dainty, Delicate, Slender
Antonyms: Tall, Large, Stout, Massive
Example: She was a petite woman with a graceful appearance.
14 Imprison (verb)
Synonyms: Incarcerate, Confine, Detain, Jail
Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Discharge
Example: The court decided to imprison the criminal for ten years.
15 Everlasting (adjective)
Synonyms: Eternal, Permanent, Endless, Perpetual
Antonyms: Temporary, Brief, Fleeting, Short-lived
Example: The monument represents the everlasting bond between the two nations.
16 Cyclone (noun)
Synonyms: Hurricane, Typhoon, Tempest, Whirlwind
Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Tranquillity, Clear Weather
Example: The coastal villages were evacuated before the cyclone arrived.
17 Folio (noun)
Synonyms: Page, Leaf, Sheet, Manuscript Page
Antonyms: Cover, Binding, Spine, Blankness
Example: The ancient folio contained beautifully illustrated pages.
18 Stately (adjective)
Synonyms: Majestic, Dignified, Grand, Imposing
Antonyms: Undignified, Unimpressive, Humble, Shabby
Example: The queen entered the hall with a stately manner.
19 Lithosphere (noun)
Synonyms: Earth’s Crust, Outer Shell, Rocky Layer, Solid Layer
Antonyms: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Asthenosphere
Example: The lithosphere is divided into several tectonic plates.
20 Triangulate (verb)
Synonyms: Locate, Measure, Verify, Cross-check
Antonyms: Miscalculate, Misjudge, Distort, Falsify
Example: The researchers triangulated the data from three independent surveys.
1 Wan (adjective)
Synonyms: Pale, Pallid, Ashen, Sickly
Antonyms: Ruddy, Flushed, Healthy, Robust
Example: After several sleepless nights, his face looked wan and exhausted.
2 Wean (verb)
Synonyms: Detach, Withdraw, Disengage, Disaccustom
Antonyms: Attach, Addict, Habituate, Entrench
Example: The mother began to wean her baby onto solid food.
3 Gingerly (adverb)
Synonyms: Cautiously, Carefully, Delicately, Warily
Antonyms: Carelessly, Recklessly, Roughly, Hastily
Example: She walked gingerly across the slippery floor.
4 Glaze (verb)
Synonyms: Coat, Varnish, Gloss, Enamel
Antonyms: Dull, Strip, Scrape, Roughen
Example: The potter glazed the clay bowl to give it a shiny finish.
5 Girth (noun)
Synonyms: Circumference, Perimeter, Width, Breadth
Antonyms: Narrowness, Slimness, Thinness, Slenderness
Example: The workers measured the girth of the ancient tree trunk.
6 Leaven (verb)
Synonyms: Ferment, Raise, Lighten, Enliven
Antonyms: Flatten, Deaden, Depress, Stifle
Example: Her humorous remarks leavened the otherwise serious discussion.
7 Thorny (adjective)
Synonyms: Difficult, Complicated, Troublesome, Knotty
Antonyms: Easy, Simple, Straightforward, Uncomplicated
Example: The committee struggled to resolve the thorny issue of land ownership.
8 Daub (verb)
Synonyms: Smear, Plaster, Coat, Splash
Antonyms: Clean, Wipe, Scrub, Remove
Example: The children daubed paint all over the classroom wall.
9 Hireling (noun)
Synonyms: Mercenary, Lackey, Minion, Employee
Antonyms: Volunteer, Employer, Master, Principal
Example: The corrupt official employed a hireling to intimidate his opponents.
10 Podium (noun)
Synonyms: Platform, Dais, Rostrum, Stand
Antonyms: Floor, Ground, Pit, Depression
Example: The winner proudly stood on the podium and received the gold medal.
11 Blowback (noun)
Synonyms: Backlash, Repercussion, Fallout, Retaliation
Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Reward, Success
Example: The controversial policy created serious political blowback for the government.
12 Leapfrog (verb)
Synonyms: Overtake, Surpass, Bypass, Outstrip
Antonyms: Lag, Trail, Follow, Regress
Example: The company used digital technology to leapfrog its competitors.
13 Landlocked (adjective)
Synonyms: Inland, Enclosed, Isolated, Surrounded
Antonyms: Coastal, Maritime, Seaside, Littoral
Example: Nepal is a landlocked country between India and China.
14 Ironclad (adjective)
Synonyms: Airtight, Unassailable, Indisputable, Watertight
Antonyms: Vulnerable, Questionable, Refutable, Weak
Example: The prosecution presented an ironclad case against the accused.
15 Tailwind (noun)
Synonyms: Boost, Advantage, Impetus, Assistance
Antonyms: Headwind, Hindrance, Obstacle, Setback
Example: Lower production costs provided a strong tailwind for the company’s growth.
16 Repurpose (verb)
Synonyms: Reuse, Adapt, Convert, Recycle
Antonyms: Discard, Waste, Abandon, Destroy
Example: The old warehouse was repurposed as a community centre.
17 Logrolling (noun)
Synonyms: Vote Trading, Horse-Trading, Quid Pro Quo, Mutual Back-Scratching
Antonyms: Impartiality, Independence, Integrity, Principled Voting
Example: The bill was passed through political logrolling among several legislators.
18 Outpace (verb)
Synonyms: Outstrip, Surpass, Overtake, Exceed
Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Follow, Underperform
Example: The company’s expenses began to outpace its earnings.
19 Undertow (noun)
Synonyms: Undercurrent, Backwash, Pull, Subsurface Current
Antonyms: Surface Current, Onshore Current, Upwelling, Calm Water
Example: The swimmer struggled against the powerful undertow.
20 Override (verb)
Synonyms: Overrule, Supersede, Revoke, Countermand
Antonyms: Uphold, Approve, Enforce, Retain
Example: The manager decided to override the automated system’s decision.
1 Splice (verb)
Synonyms: Join, Connect, Unite, Combine
Antonyms: Separate, Sever, Split, Detach
Example: The technician spliced the damaged wires together.
2 Shriek (verb)
Synonyms: Scream, Screech, Yell, Squawk
Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mutter, Hush
Example: She shrieked in fear when she saw the snake.
3 Fling (verb)
Synonyms: Hurl, Toss, Cast, Launch
Antonyms: Catch, Hold, Retain, Keep
Example: He flung the ball across the field with great force.
4 Scimitar (noun)
Synonyms: Saber, Cutlass, Falchion, Curved Blade
Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Sheath, Defence
Example: The warrior carried a decorated scimitar with a sharply curved blade.
5 Antigen (noun)
Synonyms: Immunogen, Allergen, Foreign Substance, Antigenic Substance
Antonyms: Antibody, Immunoglobulin, Antiserum, Immune Defence
Example: The vaccine introduces an antigen that trains the body to fight infection.
6 Horde (noun)
Synonyms: Mob, Throng, Multitude, Swarm
Antonyms: Individual, Handful, Few, Minority
Example: A horde of excited fans rushed towards the stadium entrance.
7 Volcanic (adjective)
Synonyms: Eruptive, Igneous, Fiery, Explosive
Antonyms: Dormant, Extinct, Nonvolcanic, Calm
Example: The island was formed by volcanic activity beneath the ocean.
8 Coniferous (adjective)
Synonyms: Cone-bearing, Evergreen, Needle-leaved, Resinous
Antonyms: Deciduous, Broad-leaved, Leaf-shedding, Nonconiferous
Example: Pine and fir trees are commonly found in coniferous forests.
9 Piscine (adjective)
Synonyms: Fishlike, Ichthyic, Aquatic, Fishy
Antonyms: Terrestrial, Avian, Mammalian, Nonaquatic
Example: The creature had a distinctly piscine appearance with fins and scales
10 Riparian (adjective)
Synonyms: Riverside, Riverbank, Waterside, Fluvial
Antonyms: Inland, Upland, Offshore, Desert
Example: Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along the riverbank.
11 Viaduct (noun)
