1 Despite (preposition)
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
2 Complex (adjective)
Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound
Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed
Example: His reasons for that are complex.
3 Instance (noun)
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
4 Potential (adjective)
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
5 Subsequently (adverb)
Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly
Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous
Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.
6 Leveraged (verb)
Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority
Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness
Example: He used a crowbar to improve his leverage on the gate.
7 Derivative (adjective)
Synonyms: Extracting, Inferring, Obtaining, Drawing
Antonyms: Losing, Misinterpreting, Misplacing
Example: The team is deriving valuable insights from the survey results.
8 Manipulation (noun)
Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive
Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone
Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.
9 Contemplating (verb)
Synonyms: Aim, Consider, Envisage, Foresee
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Reject
Example: I'm contemplating leaving my job.
10 Sophistication (noun)
Synonyms: Complexity, Diversity, Intricacy, Complication
Antonyms: Simplicity, Uniformity, Plainness, Homogeneity
Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.
11 Evacuation (noun)
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.
12 Expanded (verb)
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
13 Designated (verb)
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
14 Exacerbate (verb)
Synonyms: Aggravate, Make Worse, Worsen, Inflame.
Antonyms: Calm, Reduce, Aid, Appease.
Example: The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.
15 Offensive (adjective)
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
16 Specified (verb)
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I specifically told you not to do it.
17 Considered (verb)
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
18 Struck (verb)
Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound
Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch
Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions struck him as devastating.
19 Surveillance (noun)
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
20 Unilaterally (adverb)
Synonyms: One-Sided, One-Way, Solitary, Personal
Antonyms: Joint, Mutual, Collective, Cooperative
Example: Our country is prepared to take unilateral action.
1 Enrolled (verb)
Synonyms: Accept, Admit, Employ, Engage
Antonyms: Decline, Deny, Dismiss, Dispute
Example: The college enrolls about 25,000 students.
2 Expanding (verb)
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
3 Dignity (noun)
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
4 Essential (adjective)
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
5 Conferring (verb)
Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded
Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed
Example: The powers conferred on the courts by Parliament.
6 Commendable (adjective)
Synonyms: Praise, Compliment, Congratulate, Applaud
Antonyms: Blame, Censure, Criticize, Oppose
Example: He commended the amendment to the House.
7 Thriving (adjective)
Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.
Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.
Example: The dog is thriving in its new home.
8 Dilapidated (adjective)
Synonyms: Battered, Crumbling, Damaged, Decaying
Antonyms: Good, Healthy, Neat, Repaired
Example: The tank was now rather dilapidated.
9 Threats (noun)
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
10 Legitimacy (noun)
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
11 Ambition (noun)
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
12 Sovereignty (noun)
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
13 Influence (noun)
Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance
Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
14 Sought (verb)
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He sought help from the police.
15 Effective (adjective)
Synonyms: Adequate, Compelling, Competent, Direct
Antonyms: Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable
Example: His troops have now assumed effective control of the area.
16 Extorts (verb)
Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract
Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen
Example: The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.
17 Abducted (verb)
Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching
Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue
Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park
18 Grievance (noun)
Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection
Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage
Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.
1 Insurgent (noun)
Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla
Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate
Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.
2 Clashes (verb)
Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict
Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.
3 Inspection (noun)
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
4 Vulnerable (adjective)
Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable
Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure
Example: I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.
5 Abjure (verb)
Synonyms: Renounce, Repudiate, Forswear, Disavow
Antonyms: Embrace, Accept, Acknowledge, Uphold
Example: After years of conflict, the king was forced to abjure his claim to the throne.
6 Comply (verb)
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: we monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law
7 Deemed (verb)
Synonyms: Alleged, Assumed, Putative, Regarded
Antonyms: Real, Actual, True
Example: The story was deemed too controversial and so they spiked it.
8 Dissenting (adjective)
Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.
9 Stringent (adjective)
Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Binding
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Amenable, Pliable
Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
10 Intrusive (adjective)
Synonyms: Encroachment, Imposition, Incursion, Interference
Antonyms: Respecting, Help, Retreat, Obedience
Example: They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.
1 Curb (noun)
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
2 Mobility (noun)
Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration
Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
3 Ensure (verb)
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
4 Floated (verb)
Synonyms: Drift, Glide, Hang, Hover
Antonyms: Drown, Sink, Rush
Example: They floated the logs down the river.
5 Desire (verb)
Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving
Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike
Example: Everyone has a desire for peace.
6 Humiliating (adjective)
Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean
Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote
Example: You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school.
7 Emphasizing (verb)
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
8 Instances (noun)
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
9 Appropriate (adjective)
Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant
Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.
10 Adequate (adjective)
Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent
Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent
Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.
11 Estimate (verb)
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation
Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth
Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.
12 Speculate (verb)
Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
13 Lack (noun)
Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss
Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success
Example: Sam did not lack for friends.
14 Associated (adjective)
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.
15 Retaining (adjective)
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
16 Assemble (verb)
Synonyms: Collect, Convene, Gather, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Distribute, Scatter
Example: She assembled all of her old photos into three albums.
17 Intensified (verb)
Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt
Example: His feelings for her only intensified in the face of rejection.
18 Crucial (adjective)
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
19 Pursue (verb)
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
20 Proximity (noun)
Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Presence, Juxtaposition
Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness
Example: Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia.
1 Comprising (verb)
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
2 Asserting (verb)
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
3 Prolonged (adjective)
Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse
Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.
4 Orchestrated (verb)
Synonyms: Organizing, Coordinating, Arranging, Managing
Antonyms: Disrupting, Disorganizing, Mismanaging, Neglecting
Example: ‘She was responsible for orchestrating the entire event, ensuring everything ran smoothly.’
5 Incarceration (noun)
Synonyms: Imprisoned, Jailed, Detained, Confined.
Antonyms: Freed, Released, Liberated.
Example: The activist was incarcerated for protesting against the government.
6 Instigating (verb)
Synonyms: Provoke, Promote, Encourage, Trigger
Antonyms: Regulate, Inhibit, Discourage, Hold
Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
7 Executing (verb)
Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect
Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness
Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
8 Prosecution (noun)
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
9 Granted (adjective)
Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized
Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld
Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.
10 Justified (adjective)
Synonyms: Rationale, Reasoning, Explanation, Defense
Antonyms: Condemnation, Refutation, Disapproval
Example: She provided a clear justification for her decision to relocate the team.
11 Commemoration (noun)
Synonyms: Celebrate, Memorialize, Observe, Remember
Antonyms: Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Overlook
Example: These Easter gifts for teens are a great way to commemorate the day.
12 Confronted (verb)
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
13 Prominence (noun)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
14 Exhibition (noun)
Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest
Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing
Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
15 Invasion (noun)
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
16 Defeat (verb)
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.
17 Rejuvenation (noun)
Synonyms: Restore, Revive, Refresh, Recreate
Antonyms: Kill, Suppress, Extinguish, Quench
Example: Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy.
18 Narrative (noun)
Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account
Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality
Example: He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island.
19 Gradually (adverb)
Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently
Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly
Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.
20 Pertinent (adjective)
Synonyms: Relevant, Apposite, Appropriate, Suitable
Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Improper, Inapplicable
Example: She had asked some pertinent questions.
1 Sustainable (adjective)
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
2 Refraining (verb)
Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb
Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On
Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.
3 Hosted (verb)
Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating
Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding
Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.
4 Appropriate (adjective)
Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant
Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.
5 Attempts (verb)
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
6 Provoked (verb)
Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult
Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion
Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation
7 Expansion (noun)
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
8 Hailed (verb)
Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
9 Privileged (adjective)
Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization
Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss
Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.
10 Expedite (verb)
Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten
Antonyms: Delay, Hinder
Example: We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.
11 Verdict (noun)
Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding
Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution
Example: The verdict was not guilty.
12 Defying (verb)
Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation
Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace
Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.
13 Deliberations (noun)
Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.
Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.
Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.
14 Stern (adjective)
Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm
Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft
Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the students about cheating during exams.
15 Impeachment (noun)
Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment
Example: He will not be the first official to face impeachment.
16 Sparing (adjective)
Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure
Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed
Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was spared.
17 Speculation (noun)
Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
18 Divergence (noun)
Synonyms: Differing, Varying, Different, Dissimilar
Antonyms: Similar, Same, Parallel, Identical
Example: Their lives and careers took divergent paths.
19 Convened (verb)
Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.
Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.
Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
20 Fragile (adjective)
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
1 Triggered (adjective)
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
2 Cooperation (noun)
Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance
Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry
Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.
3 Aggression (noun)
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.
4 Implications (noun)
Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
5 Achieve (verb)
Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude
Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart
Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.
6 Seemed (verb)
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
7 Reconciliation (noun)
Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize
Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb
Example: I will become reconciled to the new system.
8 Evaluated (verb)
Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises
Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose
Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.
9 Context (noun)
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
10 Dumping (verb)
Synonyms: Removal, Discarding, Disposition, Junking
Antonyms: Accumulation, Acquisition, Collection, Gathering
Example: We need to stop the dumping of rubbish in our canals.
11 Eradicating (verb)
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
12 Retrieved (verb)
Synonyms: Recover, Restore, Reclaim, Rescue
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Endanger
Example: The files were retrieved from the computer.
13 Brutality (noun)
Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous
Example: The traffic was brutal on the way to work.
14 Narrative (noun)
Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account
Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality
Example: He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island.
15 Impunity (noun)
Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection
Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility
Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would not face any consequences.
16 Emphatically (adverb)
Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Wholehearted, Forceful
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent
Example: He was most emphatic that I should go.
17 Convicted (adjective)
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.
18 Insistence (noun)
Synonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Antonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistenceof the mayor.
19 Endorsement (noun)
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.
20 Aborted (verb)
Synonyms: Break Off, Cut Off, Scrub, Terminate
Antonyms: Begin, Start, Continue, Keep
Example: This project is a complete abortion.
1 Restoration (noun)
Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment
Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect
Example: The building is undergoing restoration.
2 Rescue (verb)
Synonyms: Delivery, Recovery, Relief, Salvage
Antonyms: Abandoned, Vacated, Deserted, Forgotten
Example: The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.
3 Essential (adjective)
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
4 Moderate (adjective)
Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining
Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.
5 Forecast (verb)
Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook
Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate
Example: Did you see the weather forecast last night?
6 Determine (verb)
Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute
Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
7 Replenish (verb)
Synonyms: Refill, Refresh, Restock, Restore
Antonyms: Damage, Drain, Waste, Eliminate
Example: The ship put in to port to replenish supplies.
8 Crucial (adjective)
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
9 Stranded (adjective)
Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned
Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied
Example: The ship was stranded on the beach.
10 Incessant (adjective)
Synonyms: Continuous, Constant, Perpetual, Persistent
Antonyms: Periodic, Recurrent, Intermittent, Discontinuous
Example: The noise was incessant throughout the night.
11 Ontended (verb)
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
12 Enacted (verb)
Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make
Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish
Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.
13 Validity (noun)
Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact
Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness
Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.
14 Assent (noun)
Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Acquiesce, Accede
Antonyms: Dissent, Refuse, Reject, Deny
Example: He assents to my interpretation of his argument.
15 Regulating (verb)
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
16 Specifically (adverb)
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I specifically told you not to do it.
17 Contrary (adjective)
Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory
Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly
Example: The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.
18 Legitimate (adjective)
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
19 Cognizable (adjective)
Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension
Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention
Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.
20 Struck (verb)
Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound
Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch
Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions struckhim as devastating.
1 Eligibility (noun)
Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.
2 Intensive (adjective)
Synonyms: Fierce, Acute, Deep, Terrible
Antonyms: Moderate, Light, Soft, Weak
Example: Eight days of intensive arms talks.
3 Enumeration (noun)
Synonyms: Count, List, Itemize, Specify
Antonyms: Generalize, Estimate, Guess, Overlook
Example: She began to enumerate the reasons for her decision.
4 Scrutiny (noun)
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
5 Instance (noun)
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
6 Ensuring (verb)
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
7 Designated (verb)
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
8 Stating (verb)
Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting
Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.
9 Explicitly (adverb)
Synonyms: Accurate, Categorical, Certain, Clear
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Careless, Doubtful, Equivocal
Example: They were given explicit instructions.
10 Arbitrary (adjective)
Synonyms: Capricious, Random, Unreasonable, Subjective
Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned, Systematic, Logical
Example: An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.
11 Offensive (adjective)
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
12 Spread (verb)
Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive
Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment
Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.
13 Propaganda (noun)
Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy
Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details
Example: He was accused of spreading propaganda.
14 Concerned (adjective)
Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed
Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.
15 Integrated (adjective)
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
16 Surge (noun)
Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen
Example: We all surged toward the door.
17 Expanded (verb)
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
18 Starvation (noun)
Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Hungry
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Healthy
Example: Thousands died of starvation.
19 Consequences (noun)
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
20 Traumatized (verb)
Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound
Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.
Example: She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
1 Receding (verb)
Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough
Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise
Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.
2 Immense (adjective)
Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending
Example: It is an immense sum of money.
3 Perpetual (adjective)
Synonyms: Constantly, Endlessly, Always, Forever
Antonyms: Never, Once, Finite, Finished
Example: She seems perpetuallyto have a mournful look on her face.
4 Restoration (noun)
Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment
Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect
Example: The building is undergoing restoration.
5 Inflicted (verb)
Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend
Example: They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.
6 Diplomatic (adjective)
Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic
Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless
Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.
7 Traction (noun)
Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction
Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness
Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost traction.
8 Sabotaged (verb)
Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple
Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate.
Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.
9 Shattered (adjective)
Synonyms: Broken, Fragmented, Devastated, Crushed, Ruined.
Antonyms: Intact, Whole, Unbroken, Unharmed, Repaired.
Example: After the accident, she was completely shattered and needed time to recover.
10 Severely (adverb)
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
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