1 Plight (noun)
Synonyms: Predicament, Dilemma, Hardship, Distress
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Comfort, Prosperity
Example: The organization worked to improve the plight of homeless families.
2 Virtuoso (noun)
Synonyms: Maestro, Expert, Genius, Prodigy
Antonyms: Amateur, Novice, Beginner, Dabbler
Example: The violin virtuoso amazed the audience with flawless performance.
3 Rift (noun)
Synonyms: Split, Breach, Fracture, Dispute
Antonyms: Unity, Harmony, Agreement, Reconciliation
Example: A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
4 Apex (noun)
Synonyms: Peak, Summit, Zenith, Pinnacle
Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low point
Example: Winning the championship was the apex of her career.
5 Qualm (noun)
Synonyms: Doubt, Misgiving, Uneasiness, Scruple
Antonyms: Certainty, Confidence, Assurance, Conviction
Example: He had no qualms about speaking the truth in front of everyone.
6 Eulogy (noun)
Synonyms: Tribute, Encomium, Commendation, Panegyric
Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Denunciation, Insult
Example: She delivered a heartfelt eulogy at her grandfather’s funeral.
7 Pastoral (adjective)
Synonyms: Rural, Rustic, Countryside, Bucolic
Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan, Industrial, City-like
Example: The painting showed a pastoral scene of green fields and grazing sheep.
8 Covert (adjective)
Synonyms: Secret, Hidden, Clandestine, Surreptitious
Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Unconcealed
Example: The journalist uncovered a covert operation that had been running for years.
9 Hiatus (noun)
Synonyms: Break, Pause, Interruption, Respite
Antonyms: Continuation, Continuity, Progress, Persistence
Example: The show returned after a two-year hiatus with a new cast.
10 Pandemonium (noun)
Synonyms: Chaos, Turmoil, Uproar, Bedlam
Antonyms: Order, Calm, Peace, Harmony
Example: When the fire alarm rang, pandemonium broke out as everyone rushed toward the exits.
1 Audit (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Examination, Inspection, Review, Verification
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Overlook, Disregard
Example: The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements.
2 Municipal (adjective)
Synonyms: Civic, Local, City, Town
Antonyms: National, Federal, Central, Provincial
Example: Municipal authorities repaired the damaged road after public complaints..
3 Administrative (adjective)
Synonyms: Managerial, Executive, Bureaucratic, Organizational
Antonyms: Chaotic, Disorganized, Unmanaged, Unsystematic
Example: She handles all administrative work, including records and official approvals.
4 Disciplinary (adjective)
Synonyms: Corrective, Punitive, Regulatory, Disciplinarian
Antonyms: Lenient, Permissive, Indulgent, Unregulated
Example: The school took disciplinary action against students who violated the rules.
5 Sinister (adjective)
Synonyms: Ominous, Menacing, Evil, Malicious
Antonyms: Benign, Harmless, Friendly, Auspicious
Example: There was a sinister smile on his face that made everyone uneasy.
6 Philanthropic (adjective)
Synonyms: Charitable, Benevolent, Altruistic, Generous
Antonyms: Selfish, Greedy, Stingy, Miserly
Example: The philanthropic businessman donated large sums to build schools and hospitals.
7 Infrastructure (noun)
Synonyms: Framework, Foundation, Base, Support system
Antonyms: Disorganization, Chaos, Breakdown, Fragility
Example: Good infrastructure like roads and power supply boosts economic growth.
8 Rigorous (adjective)
Synonyms: Strict, Thorough, Exacting, Stringent
Antonyms: Lenient, Relaxed, Easygoing, Careless
Example: The institute follows a rigorous training schedule for all recruits.
9 Diplomatic (adjective)
Synonyms: Tactful, Politic, Discreet, Courteous
Antonyms: Rude, Tactless, Blunt, Impolite
Example: She gave a diplomatic reply to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings.
10 Annihilate (verb)
Synonyms: Destroy, Exterminate, Obliterate, Eradicate
Antonyms: Create, Preserve, Protect, Construct
Example: The army planned to annihilate the enemy base within hours.
11 Relent (verb)
Synonyms: Yield, Give in, Ease, Soften
Antonyms: Persist, Resist, Insist, Harden
Example: After repeated requests, the manager finally relented and approved the leave.
12 Satiate (verb)
Synonyms: Satisfy, Fulfill, Surfeit, Glut
Antonyms: Starve, Deprive, Crave, Want
Example: A heavy meal can quickly satiate your hunger for hours.
13 Disperse (verb)
Synonyms: Scatter, Spread, Dissipate, Distribute
Antonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Concentrate
Example: The police used a warning to disperse the crowd safely.
14 Illuminate (verb)
Synonyms: Light, Brighten, Clarify, Explain
Antonyms: Darken, Obscure, Confuse, Conceal
Example: The teacher used an example to illuminate the difficult concept.
15 Encapsulate (verb)
Synonyms: Summarize, Condense, Enclose, Embody
Antonyms: Expand, Elaborate, Unfold, Disclose
Example: The chart encapsulates the entire report in just a few key numbers.
16 Outrage (noun)
Synonyms: Indignation, Fury, Wrath, Anger
Antonyms: Calmness, Approval, Delight, Satisfaction
Example: The unfair decision caused public outrage across the city.
17 Fracture (verb)
Synonyms: Break, Crack, Shatter, Splinter
Antonyms: Mend, Repair, Heal, Unite
Example: He fell badly and fractured his wrist during the match.
18 Ferment (verb)
Synonyms: Brew, Leaven, Agitate, Incite
Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Stabilize, Suppress
Example: Yeast helps ferment the sugar in the mixture, and rumors can ferment unrest in the town.
19 Euphoric (adjective)
Synonyms: Elated, Jubilant, Ecstatic, Overjoyed
Antonyms: Depressed, Miserable, Despondent, Gloomy
Example: She felt euphoric after hearing the good news.
20 Impoverish (verb)
Synonyms: Deprive, Destitute, Bankrupt, Invalidate
Antonyms: Enrich, Prosper, Empower, Subsidize
Example: Years of drought can impoverish farming communities and force migration.
1 Noncompliance (noun)
Synonyms: Disobedience, Defiance, Violation, Nonconformity
Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Adherence, Conformity
Example: Noncompliance with safety rules can lead to serious accidents.
2 Reappraise (verb)
Synonyms: Reassess, Reevaluate, Review, Reconsider
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard
Example: After receiving new evidence, the judge agreed to reappraise the case.
3 Recalibrate (verb)
Synonyms: Readjust, Reset, Reconfigure, Fine-tune
Antonyms: Misadjust, Disrupt, Distort, Unbalance
Example: The team had to recalibrate its strategy after the sudden market change.
4 Palindromic (adjective)
Synonyms: Reversible, Symmetrical, Mirror-like, Bidirectional
Antonyms: Nonreversible, Asymmetrical, One-way, Irreversible
Example: MADAM is a palindromic word because it reads the same from both sides.
5 Invalidate (verb)
Synonyms: Nullify, Annul, Void, Cancel
Antonyms: Validate, Confirm, Approve, Ratify
Example: A single wrong detail can invalidate the entire application.
6 Misapprehend (verb)
Synonyms: Misunderstand, Misinterpret, Misconceive, Mistake
Antonyms: Understand, Comprehend, Grasp, Perceive
Example: Do not misapprehend his silence as agreement; he is simply thinking.
7 Ratiocinate (verb)
Synonyms: Reason, Deduce, Infer, Conclude
Antonyms: Guess, Assume, Speculate, Misjudge
Example: She ratiocinated from the clues and concluded that the report was inaccurate.
8 Anachronistic (adjective)
Synonyms: Outdated, Old-fashioned, Antiquated, Obsolete
Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Current, Up-to-date
Example: The movie looked anachronistic because the characters used smartphones in a medieval setting.
9 Concatenate (verb)
Synonyms: Join, Combine, Link, Merge
Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split, Detach
Example: The programmer had to concatenate the two strings to form one complete sentence.
10 Disambiguate (verb)
Synonyms: Clarify, Explain, Elucidate, Specify
Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Mislead, Complicate
Example: The editor asked the writer to disambiguate the sentence so readers would not misunderstand it.
11 Cupidity (noun)
Synonyms: Greed, Avarice, Covetousness, Rapacity
Antonyms: Generosity, Contentment, Altruism, Selflessness
Example: His cupidity pushed him to cheat others for quick profit.
12 Verbiage (noun)
Synonyms: Wordiness, Prolixity, Garrulity, Circumlocution
Antonyms: Brevity, Conciseness, Succinctness, Simplicity
Example: The report was full of verbiage, so the main point got lost.
13 Sojourn (noun)
Synonyms: Stay, Visit, Stopover, Temporary residence
Antonyms: Departure, Permanence, Migration, Exile
Example: During his sojourn in Jaipur, he explored the old city and forts.
14 Exoneration (noun)
Synonyms: Acquittal, Vindication, Absolution, Clearance
Antonyms: Conviction, Blame, Accusation, Condemnation
Example: The new evidence led to his exoneration after years in prison.
15 Disavowal (noun)
Synonyms: Denial, Renunciation, Rejection, Disclaimer
Antonyms: Acceptance, Acknowledgment, Approval, Endorsement
Example: The actor issued a disavowal of the controversial statements made by the fan page.
16 Rebut (verb)
Synonyms: Refute, Contradict, Disprove, Deny
Antonyms: Accept, Confirm, Support, Agree
Example: The lawyer rebutted the witness’s statement with strong evidence.
17 Entreaty (noun)
Synonyms: Plea, Appeal, Supplication, Petition
Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Command
Example: She made an entreaty to the officer to reconsider the decision.
18 Imprecision (noun)
Synonyms: Inaccuracy, Vagueness, Ambiguity, Indefiniteness
Antonyms: Precision, Accuracy, Exactness, Clarity
Example: The imprecision in the data led to wrong conclusions during the analysis.
19 Rectification (noun)
Synonyms: Correction, Amendment, Repair, Adjustment
Antonyms: Error, Distortion, Damage, Worsening
Example: The company issued a public statement for rectification of the earlier mistake in the report.
20 Abstention (noun)
Synonyms: Refraining, Nonparticipation, Avoidance, Withdrawal
Antonyms: Participation, Involvement, Engagement, Voting
Example: His abstention from voting affected the final result in the committee meeting.
1 Stipendiary (adjective)
Synonyms: Salaried, Paid, Compensated, Remunerated
Antonyms: Unpaid, Volunteer, Gratuitous, Uncompensated
Example: He worked as a stipendiary officer for the local administration.
2 Immoderate (adjective)
Synonyms: Excessive, Extreme, Overblown, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Measured, Restrained
Example: His immoderate spending quickly led to serious debt.
3 Prescriptive (adjective)
Synonyms: Directive, Authoritative, Dogmatic, Instructional
Antonyms: Descriptive, Flexible, Optional, Suggestive
Example: The guide is too prescriptive and leaves little room for creativity.
4 Disinterested (adjective)
Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Neutral
Antonyms: Biased, Partial, Interested, Prejudiced
Example: The committee needed a disinterested observer to judge the dispute fairly.
5 Revitalize (verb)
Synonyms: Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore, Energize
Antonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Drain, Deteriorate
Example: The new policies aim to revitalize the local economy.
6 Presuppose (verb)
Synonyms: Assume, Imply, Take for granted, Postulate
Antonyms: Doubt, Question, Deny, Disbelieve
Example: The plan presupposes that everyone will cooperate fully.
7 Interpose (verb)
Synonyms: Insert, Intervene, Interject, Meddle
Antonyms: Withdraw, Refrain, Remove, Step aside
Example: The security guard had to interpose himself between the two fighters.
8 Intercede (verb)
Synonyms: Mediate, Intervene, Advocate, Plead
Antonyms: Ignore, Abandon, Oppose, Hinder
Example: She decided to intercede to calm both sides and prevent an argument.
9 Incinerate (verb)
Synonyms: Burn, Cremate, Scorch, Char
Antonyms: Extinguish, Preserve, Save, Protect
Example: The hospital uses special equipment to incinerate medical waste safely.
10 Perambulate (verb)
Synonyms: Stroll, Roam, Wander, Amble
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Halt, Stop
Example: After dinner, they decided to perambulate through the quiet streets.
11 Conspire (verb)
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Collude, Intrigue
Antonyms: Cooperate, Help, Assist, Support
Example: The two men conspired to cheat the company.
12 Abbreviate (verb)
Synonyms: Shorten, Condense, Abridge, Contract
Antonyms: Expand, Lengthen, Elaborate, Extend
Example: The editor asked her to abbreviate the long title.
13 Subside (verb)
Synonyms: Abate, Diminish, Ease, Wane
Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Increase, Rise
Example: The pain began to subside after taking the medicine.
14 Begrudge (verb)
Synonyms: Resent, Envy, Grudge, Object to
Antonyms: Appreciate, Welcome, Grant, Offer
Example: I don’t begrudge her success, but I wish I had the same chance.
15 Withhold (verb)
Synonyms: Retain, Keep back, Refrain from giving, Suppress
Antonyms: Give, Grant, Release, Disclose
Example: The company decided to withhold the report until the investigation was complete.
16 Uncouth (adjective)
Synonyms: Rude, Crude, Boorish, Impolite
Antonyms: Polite, Refined, Courteous, Cultured
Example: His uncouth remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
17 Obstruct (verb)
Synonyms: Block, Hinder, Impede, Hamper
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Aid, Clear
Example: A fallen tree obstructed the road and stopped traffic.
18 Jostle (verb)
Synonyms: Shove, Push, Bump, Nudge
Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Support, Hold
Example: People began to jostle each other to get a better view.
19 Berate (verb)
Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Chide, Rebuke
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Commend
Example: The coach berated the players for their careless mistakes.
20 Ascribe (verb)
Synonyms: Attribute, Credit, Impute, Assign
Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Disavow, Repudiate
Example: The committee ascribed the delay to poor planning.
1 Atypical (adjective)
Synonyms: Unusual, Abnormal, Uncommon, Irregular
Antonyms: Typical, Normal, Usual, Standard
Example: His atypical behavior surprised everyone in the meeting.
2 Friction (noun)
Synonyms: Resistance, Rubbing, Conflict, Tension
Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Smoothness, Cooperation
Example: Friction between the two departments slowed the project.
3 Swerve (verb)
Synonyms: Veer, Deviate, Turn, Dodge
Antonyms: Continue, Proceed, Persist, Stay straight
Example: The driver had to swerve to avoid the pothole.
4 Bravura (noun)
Synonyms: Virtuosity, Flair, Panache, Mastery
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Timidity, Awkwardness
Example: She played the piano with remarkable bravura.
5 Apogee (noun)
Synonyms: Peak, Summit, Zenith, Climax
Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Low point, Decline
Example: The empire reached its apogee in the 16th century.
6 Silhouette (noun)
Synonyms: Outline, Shadow, Profile, Contour
Antonyms: Detail, Clarity, Full view, Brightness
Example: The sunset showed the silhouette of the mountains clearly.
7 Gauntlet (noun)
Synonyms: Glove, Armor glove, Ordeal, Trial
Antonyms: Ease, Comfort, Relief, Protection
Example: She ran the gauntlet of tough interviews before getting selected.
8 Paraphrase (verb)
Synonyms: Reword, Restate, Rephrase, Rewrite
Antonyms: Quote, Copy, Repeat, Transcribe
Example: Please paraphrase the paragraph in simpler language.
9 Inebriate (verb)
Synonyms: Intoxicate, Drunken, Inure, Befuddle
Antonyms: Sober, Clear, Refresh, Unintoxicate
Example: Too much alcohol can inebriate a person quickly.
10 Cohabitate (verb)
Synonyms: Live together, Coexist, Reside, Share a home
Antonyms: Separate, Part, Divorce, Live apart
Example: They decided to cohabitate before getting married.
11 Recourse (noun)
Synonyms: Resort, Remedy, Backup, Alternative
Antonyms: Helplessness, Inaction, Impotence, Dead end
Example: When negotiation failed, legal action was their last recourse.
12 Timorous (adjective)
Synonyms: Fearful, Timid, Cowardly, Apprehensive
Antonyms: Brave, Bold, Courageous, Fearless
Example: The timorous child hid behind his mother when strangers arrived.
13 Epigram (noun)
Synonyms: Aphorism, Maxim, Witticism, Quip
Antonyms: Verbosity, Rambling speech, Long-winded statement, Prolixity
Example: His speech ended with an epigram that made everyone smile and reflect.
14 Mercantile (adjective)
Synonyms: Commercial, Trading, Business, Merchantly
Antonyms: Noncommercial, Unprofitable, Domestic, Nontrading
Example: The city grew rapidly because of its mercantile activities and busy markets.
15 Tempestuous (adjective)
Synonyms: Stormy, Turbulent, Volatile, Boisterous
Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Serene, Tranquil
Example: Their tempestuous relationship was full of frequent arguments and sudden reconciliations.
16 Primordial (adjective)
Synonyms: Original, Primeval, Ancient, Pristine
Antonyms: Modern, Recent, New, Contemporary
Example: Many cultures have primordial myths about the creation of the world.
17 Rapport (noun)
Synonyms: Harmony, Understanding, Affinity, Connection
Antonyms: Discord, Misunderstanding, Alienation, Conflict
Example: The teacher built a strong rapport with the students through regular interaction.
18 Piquant (adjective)
Synonyms: Spicy, Zesty, Tangy, Stimulating
Antonyms: Bland, Dull, Insipid, Mild
Example: The chutney had a piquant flavor that made the meal more exciting.
19 Pugilistic (adjective)
Synonyms: Combative, Belligerent, Quarrelsome, Pugnacious
Antonyms: Peaceful, Nonviolent, Calm, Mild
Example: His pugilistic attitude often got him into unnecessary arguments.
20 Martinet (noun)
Synonyms: Taskmaster, Disciplinarian, Stickler, Drillmaster
Antonyms: Lenient person, Softie, Liberal, Indulgent person
Example: The new coach was a martinet who demanded perfect discipline from every player.
1 Providence (noun)
Synonyms: Divine guidance, Foresight, Guardianship, Care
Antonyms: Misfortune, Neglect, Shortsightedness, Carelessness
Example: He believed that providence had protected his family during the storm.
2 Civility (noun)
Synonyms: Politeness, Courtesy, Respectfulness, Decorum
Antonyms: Rudeness, Incivility, Impoliteness, Discourtesy
Example: Even during the heated debate, she maintained civility.
3 Remission (noun)
Synonyms: Abatement, Relief, Pardon, Cancellation
Antonyms: Relapse, Aggravation, Continuation, Enforcement
Example: After months of treatment, the patient finally went into remission.
4 Detraction (noun)
Synonyms: Slander, Defamation, Disparagement, Denigration
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Appreciation
Example: The politician faced constant detraction from his rivals during the campaign.
5 Cataclysm (noun)
Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Disaster, Upheaval
Antonyms: Peace, Stability, Calm, Normality
Example: The earthquake was a cataclysm that changed the city forever.
6 Vanguard (noun)
Synonyms: Forefront, Pioneer, Forerunner, Leader
Antonyms: Follower, Rearguard, Laggard, Backwardness
Example: Young scientists are in the vanguard of medical innovation.
7 Temperance (noun)
Synonyms: Moderation, Self-restraint, Sobriety, Discipline
Antonyms: Excess, Indulgence, Intemperance, Overindulgence
Example: Temperance in eating and spending helps maintain a balanced life.
8 Impetuosity (noun)
Synonyms: Rashness, Impulsiveness, Haste, Recklessness
Antonyms: Caution, Prudence, Patience, Deliberation
Example: His impetuosity made him accept the deal without reading the terms.
9 Composure (noun)
Synonyms: Calmness, Poise, Self-control, Serenity
Antonyms: Panic, Agitation, Nervousness, Anxiety
Example: She answered the tough questions with complete composure.
10 Stewardship (noun)
Synonyms: Management, Guardianship, Custodianship, Administration
Antonyms: Neglect, Mismanagement, Irresponsibility, Abuse
Example: Good environmental stewardship helps protect natural resources for future generations.
11 Litigious (adjective)
Synonyms: Contentious, Disputatious, Quarrelsome, Combative
Antonyms: Peaceable, Conciliatory, Amicable, Nonlitigious
Example: His litigious nature made him sue even over minor disagreements with neighbors.
12 Blunder (noun)
Synonyms: Mistake, Error, Slip-up, Faux pas
Antonyms: Success, Achievement, Accuracy, Correctness
Example: Leaving the confidential file on the desk was a serious blunder.
13 Atrocity (noun)
Synonyms: Brutality, Barbarity, Cruelty, Outrage
Antonyms: Kindness, Humanity, Compassion, Benevolence
Example: The report described the atrocity committed against civilians during the conflict.
14 Outlandish (adjective)
Synonyms: Bizarre, Eccentric, Far-fetched, Unconventional
Antonyms: Normal, Conventional, Ordinary, Reasonable
Example: His outlandish claim that he could predict earthquakes made everyone doubtful.
15 Scuffle (noun)
Synonyms: Brawl, Skirmish, Tussle, Fracas
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Truce, Agreement
Example: A small scuffle broke out in the crowd when two fans started arguing loudly.
16 Traverse (verb)
Synonyms: Cross, Pass through, Navigate, Roam
Antonyms: Avoid, Shun, Evade, Bypass
Example: The rescue team had to traverse the flooded streets to reach the stranded residents.
17 Demeanor (noun)
Synonyms: Behavior, Manner, Conduct, Bearing
Antonyms: Rudeness, Impropriety, Disrespect, Uncouthness
Example: Her calm demeanor during the interview showed confidence and self-control.
18 Misconduct (noun)
Synonyms: Wrongdoing, Misbehavior, Malfeasance, Impropriety
Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Propriety, Good conduct
Example: The officer was suspended for misconduct after violating the department’s rules.
19 Slander (noun)
Synonyms: Defamation, Libel, Smear, Calumny
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Eulogy
Example: He filed a case after a colleague spread slander about him in the office.
20 Susceptible (adjective)
Synonyms: Vulnerable, Prone, Sensitive, Receptive
Antonyms: Resistant, Immune, Unaffected, Insusceptible
Example: Children are more susceptible to seasonal infections because their immunity is still developing.
1 Detente (noun)
Synonyms: Rapprochement, Reconciliation, Truce, De-escalation
Antonyms: Hostility, Tension, Confrontation, War
Example: The two countries announced a detente after years of diplomatic hostility.
2 Militant (adjective/noun)
Synonyms: Aggressive, Combative, Belligerent, Forceful
Antonyms: Peaceful, Passive, Moderate, Nonviolent
Example: The group became militant and demanded immediate change.
3 Exultant (adjective)
Synonyms: Jubilant, Elated, Triumphant, Overjoyed
Antonyms: Dejected, Gloomy, Miserable, Downcast
Example: The team was exultant after winning the final match.
4 Tawdry (adjective)
Synonyms: Gaudy, Shoddy, Flashy, Cheap
Antonyms: Elegant, Tasteful, Classy, Refined
Example: The room looked tawdry with shiny but low-quality decorations.
5 Fiasco (noun)
Synonyms: Debacle, Disaster, Catastrophe, Blunder
Antonyms: Success, Triumph, Achievement, Victory
Example: The event turned into a fiasco when the main speaker never arrived.
6 Droll (adjective)
Synonyms: Amusing, Witty, Comical, Humorous
Antonyms: Serious, Somber, Dull, Humorless
Example: His droll comments made everyone laugh quietly.
7 Disheveled (adjective)
Synonyms: Messy, Unkempt, Tousled, Scruffy
Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Well-groomed, Orderly
Example: He arrived at the interview looking disheveled and exhausted.
8 Solace (noun/verb)
Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Relief, Reassurance
Antonyms: Distress, Agony, Misery, Suffering
Example: Music gave her solace during difficult times.
9 Plutocracy (noun)
Synonyms: Oligarchy, Aristocracy, Moneyed rule, Wealth rule
Antonyms: Democracy, Egalitarianism, Meritocracy, Socialism
Example: Critics argued that the country was turning into a plutocracy where money decided elections.
10 Odious (adjective)
Synonyms: Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or hateful. (घृणित)
Antonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Admirable, Likeable
Example: His odious remarks upset everyone at the meeting.
1 Oligarchy (noun)
Synonyms: Minority rule, Elite rule, Plutocracy, Aristocracy
Antonyms: Democracy, Egalitarianism, Republic, Anarchy
Example: In an oligarchy, a few powerful families can control major decisions of the state.
2 Delphic (adjective)
Synonyms: Enigmatic, Cryptic, Obscure, Ambiguous
Antonyms: Clear, Explicit, Plain, Unambiguous
Example: His delphic comment made the entire plan sound more confusing than before.
3 Sempiternal (adjective)
Synonyms: Eternal, Everlasting, Perpetual, Timeless
Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Fleeting, Short-lived
Example: The poet wrote about the sempiternal nature of love and hope.
4 Fugacious (adjective)
Synonyms: Fleeting, Transient, Evanescent, Momentary
Antonyms: Lasting, Enduring, Permanent, Persistent
Example: The fugacious rainbow vanished within minutes.
5 Sustenance (noun)
Synonyms: Nourishment, Nutrition, Food, Support
Antonyms: Starvation, Deprivation, Hunger, Scarcity
Example: The charity provided sustenance to families affected by the flood.
6 Inference (noun)
Synonyms: Conclusion, Deduction, Implication, Interpretation
Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Evidence, Certainty
Example: From his silence, she made the inference that he disagreed.
7 Salutation (noun)
Synonyms: Greeting, Welcome, Hail, Address
Antonyms: Farewell, Parting, Dismissal, Snub
Example: The email began with a polite salutation to the hiring manager.
8 Syllogism (noun)
Synonyms: Deduction, Logical argument, Formal reasoning, Inference
Antonyms: Fallacy, Illogic, Non sequitur, Inconsistency
Example: His syllogism was clear: All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air.
9 Resuscitate (verb)
Synonyms: Revive, Reanimate, Restore, Rekindle
Antonyms: Kill, Extinguish, Suppress, Abandon
Example: The paramedics worked quickly to resuscitate the patient after the collapse.
10 Provenance (noun)
Synonyms: Origin, Source, Lineage, Background
Antonyms: Destination, Future, Uncertainty, Doubt
Example: The museum verified the provenance of the antique painting before purchasing it.
11 Probative (adjective)
Synonyms: Evidential, Demonstrative, Conclusive, Persuasive
Antonyms: Inconclusive, Unproven, Uncertain, Irrelevant
Example: The judge considered the email as probative evidence of intent.
12 Decimation (noun)
Synonyms: Devastation, Destruction, Ravage, Massacre
Antonyms: Preservation, Protection, Restoration, Saving
Example: The disease caused widespread decimation of the livestock in the region.
13 Hortatory (adjective)
Synonyms: Encouraging, Exhortative, Persuasive, Urging
Antonyms: Discouraging, Dissuading, Indifferent, Neutral
Example: The coach gave a hortatory speech before the final match to boost the team’s confidence.
14 Gambit (noun)
Synonyms: Tactic, Strategy, Maneuver, Ploy
Antonyms: Retreat, Inaction, Passivity, Surrender
Example: His opening gambit in the negotiation was to offer a small discount to win trust.
15 Erratum (noun)
Synonyms: Misprint, Mistake, Typo, Blunder
Antonyms: Accuracy, Correctness, Precision, Exactness
Example: The publisher issued an erratum to correct the wrong date printed in the book.
16 Emendation (noun)
Synonyms: Correction, Revision, Amendment, Rectification
Antonyms: Error, Mistake, Corruption, Distortion
Example: The editor’s emendation removed several factual and grammatical errors from the manuscript.
17 Denunciation (noun)
Synonyms: Condemnation, Censure, Criticism, Disapproval
Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Commendation, Endorsement
Example: The minister’s denunciation of corruption was welcomed by the public.
18 Contiguity (noun)
Synonyms: Adjacency, Proximity, Nearness, Abutment
Antonyms: Separation, Distance, Discontinuity, Isolation
Example: The contiguity of the two villages helped them share roads, markets, and services easily.
19 Coeval (adjective)
Synonyms: Contemporary, Simultaneous, Coexistent, Coterminous
Antonyms: Ancient, Future, Subsequent, Later
Example: These coeval manuscripts provide a reliable picture of the events of that era.
20 Bilateral (adjective)
Synonyms: Two-sided, Mutual, Reciprocal, Joint
Antonyms: Unilateral, One-sided, Independent, Domestic
Example: India and Japan signed a bilateral agreement to boost trade and technology cooperation.
1 Hallmark (noun)
Synonyms: Distinguishing feature, Signature, Characteristic, Trademark
Antonyms: Abnormality, Irregularity, Anomaly, Oddity
Example: Transparency is a hallmark of good governance.
2 Heterodoxy (noun)
Synonyms: Unorthodoxy, Dissent, Heresy, Nonconformity
Antonyms: Orthodoxy, Conformity, Agreement, Traditionalism
Example: His heterodoxy in economic thinking challenged the established policies.
3 Prurient (adjective)
Synonyms: Lustful, Lewd, Salacious, Lascivious
Antonyms: Chaste, Modest, Innocent, Pure
Example: The journalist was criticized for a prurient focus on the actor’s private life.
4 Diabolical (adjective)
Synonyms: Devilish, Fiendish, Wicked, Villainous
Antonyms: Benevolent, Kind, Humane, Virtuous
Example: Everyone condemned the diabolical act and demanded strict punishment.
5 Elision (noun)
Synonyms: Omission, Deletion, Excision, Contraction
Antonyms: Inclusion, Insertion, Addition, Expansion
Example: In casual speech, family often shows elision and sounds like famly.
6 Preceptor (noun)
Synonyms: Teacher, Tutor, Instructor, Mentor
Antonyms: Student, Pupil, Learner, Disciple
Example: The young monk listened carefully to his preceptor’s guidance before taking his vows.
7 Equipoise (noun)
Synonyms: Balance, Equilibrium, Poise, Stability
Antonyms: Imbalance, Instability, Disproportion, Disequilibrium
Example: Despite the pressure from both sides, she maintained her equipoise and made a fair decision.
8 Pleonasm (noun)
Synonyms: Redundancy, Superfluity, Wordiness, Tautology
Antonyms: Brevity, Conciseness, Terseness, Economy
Example: Calling it an unexpected surprise is a pleonasm because a surprise is already unexpected.
9 Lexicon (noun)
Synonyms: Vocabulary, Wordstock, Glossary, Terminology
Antonyms: Silence, Inarticulacy, Muteness, Wordlessness
Example: Legal terms form a specialized lexicon that ordinary readers may find difficult.
10 Vagary (noun)
Synonyms: Whim, Caprice, Quirk, Fickleness
Antonyms: Consistency, Stability, Predictability, Regularity
Example: The project timeline kept shifting because of the vagaries of the market.
11 Circumscription (noun)
Synonyms: Limitation, Restriction, Confinement, Constraint
Antonyms: Freedom, Expansion, Liberation, Latitude
Example: The circumscription of powers in the new law prevents any single agency from acting unchecked.
12 Amenability (noun)
Synonyms: Compliance, Receptiveness, Responsiveness, Cooperativeness
Antonyms: Resistance, Obstinacy, Defiance, Intransigence
Example: Her amenability to feedback helped her improve quickly at the new job.
13 Prelude (noun)
Synonyms: Introduction, Foretaste, Lead-in, Prologue
Antonyms: Conclusion, Finale, Aftermath, Epilogue
Example: The small protests were a prelude to a much larger movement.
14 Littoral (adjective)
Synonyms: Coastal, Shoreline, Seaside, Waterside
Antonyms: Inland, Interior, Landlocked, Central
Example: Littoral vegetation thrives in salty, wind-swept coastal conditions.
15 Metonymy (noun)
Synonyms: Name-substitution, Associative substitution, Name-transfer, Word substitution
Antonyms: Literalness, Directness, Denotation, Explicitness
Example: In the sentence The White House announced new measures, White House is a metonymy for the U.S. government.
16 Meretricious (adjective)
Synonyms: Gaudy, Showy, Flashy, Superficial
Antonyms: Genuine, Sincere, Substantial, Unpretentious
Example: The ad promised luxury, but the product turned out to be meretricious and cheaply made.
17 Vitriol (noun)
Synonyms: Acrimony, Malice, Venom, Invective
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Appreciation, Admiration
Example: The minister faced public vitriol after the controversial decision.
18 Antedate (verb)
Synonyms: Precede, Predate, Prioritize, Preexist
Antonyms: Follow, Postdate, Succeed, Come after
Example: These traditions antedate the modern nation-state by centuries.
19 Inelastic (adjective)
Synonyms: Rigid, Inflexible, Unyielding, Unresponsive
Antonyms: Elastic, Flexible, Adaptable, Responsive
Example: The demand for life-saving medicines is often inelastic even when prices rise.
20 Subsume (verb)
Synonyms: Absorb, Incorporate, Encompass, Assimilate
Antonyms: Exclude, Separate, Isolate, Detach
Example: The new policy will subsume several older rules into one unified framework.
1 Cadence (noun)
Synonyms: Rhythm, Beat, Tempo, Flow
Antonyms: Discord, Irregularity, Disruption, Arrhythmia
Example: The cadence of his speech made the message more powerful and memorable.
2 Sequester (verb)
Synonyms: Isolate, Segregate, Seclude, Impound
Antonyms: Release, Integrate, Unite, Return
Example: The judge ordered the jury to be sequestered during the trial.
3 Crescendo (noun)
Synonyms: Climax, Peak, Build-up, Intensification
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Diminution, Fade
Example: The music rose to a crescendo that filled the entire hall.
4 Expatriate (noun)
Synonyms: Emigrant, Exile, Immigrant, Foreigner
Antonyms: Native, Resident, Local, Citizen
Example: As an expatriate, he missed his hometown traditions during festivals.
5 Tautology (noun)
Synonyms: Redundancy, Repetition, Pleonasm, Verbosity
Antonyms: Brevity, Conciseness, Succinctness, Economy
Example: Saying free gift is a tautology because a gift is already free.
6 Bastion (noun)
Synonyms: Stronghold, Fortress, Citadel, Bulwark
Antonyms: Weakness, Vulnerability, Exposure, Fragility
Example: The university became a bastion of free thought and debate.
7 Ossify (verb)
Synonyms: Harden, Solidify, Calcify, Rigidify
Antonyms: Soften, Loosen, Melt, Flex
Example: Over time, the flexible policy began to ossify into rigid rules.
8 Frenzy (noun)
Synonyms: Hysteria, Mania, Agitation, Turmoil
Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Tranquility, Serenity
Example: The crowd went into a frenzy when the final goal was scored.
9 Grandiose (adjective)
Synonyms: Pretentious, Magnificent, Pompous, Extravagant
Antonyms: Modest, Humble, Simple, Unassuming
Example: He made grandiose claims about his success, but had little proof to support them.