1 Ousted (verb)
Synonyms: Dismissed, Ejected, Banished, Chased
Antonyms: Received, Admitted, Accepted, Took
Example: The army ousted him in a coup.
2 Delegations (noun)
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
3 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.
4 Acknowledging (verb)
Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation
Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal
Example: She gave a nod of acknowledgment to the speaker.
5 Attributed (verb)
Synonyms: Blame, Connect, Credit, Refer
Antonyms: Inconcludable, Underivable, Unattributable
Example: This growth is attributable to many factors.
6 Intimidated (verb)
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
7 Repercussions (noun)
Synonyms: Impact, Influence, Reaction, Reverberation
Antonyms: Cause, Weakness, Impotence, Helplessness
Example: The move would have grave repercussions for the entire region.
8 Eminence (noun)
Synonyms: Distinguished, Esteemed, Famed, Illustrious
Antonyms: Common, Obscure, Ordinary, Unimportant
Example: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.
9 Endeavour (verb)
Synonyms: Aim, Effort, Enterprise, Struggle
Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Entertainment
Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic endeavours.
10 Articulated (adjective)
Synonyms: Clearly, Coherently Spoken, Chattering, Conversing
Antonyms: Inarticulate, Misrepresented, Unclear, Unintelligible
Example: I found myself unable to articulate my feelings.
1 Rushed (adjective)
Synonyms: Hurried, Hasty, Impulsive, Sudden
Antonyms: Deliberate, Calculated, Measured, Circumspect
Example: He rushed up to me and told me the news.
2 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.
3 Residential (adjective)
Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall
Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office
Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.
4 Mediation (noun)
Synonyms: Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation, Intervention
Antonyms: Argument, Contention, Disagreement, Fight
Example: He is refusing to go to mediation.
5 Escalation (noun)
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.
6 Aimed (verb)
Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness
Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
7 Sustained (adjective)
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
8 Claimed (verb)
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
9 Solidarity (noun)
Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support
Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity
Example: More shows of solidarity like this will boost the strikers.
10 Slightly (adverb)
Synonyms: Somewhat, Rather, Moderately, Marginally
Antonyms: Very, Large, Major, Big
Example: She earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.
11 Session (noun)
Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave
Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility
Example: The court was in session.
12 Asserts (verb)
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
13 Described (verb)
Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express
Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted
Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.
14 Recruitment (noun)
Synonyms: Hiring, Engaging, Enrollment, Employment
Antonyms: Discharge, Firing, Dismissal, Removal
Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.
15 Eradicated (adjective)
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
16 Curbing (verb)
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
17 Suppress (verb)
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
18 Scrutiny (noun)
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
19 Dissent (noun)
Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.
20 Menace (noun)
Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Hazard, Peril
Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security, Safeguard
Example: The growing pollution is a menace to public health.
1 Desecration (noun)
Synonyms: Profanation, Defilement, Violation, Sacrilege
Antonyms: Consecration, Sanctification, Veneration, Reverence
Example: The graffiti on the church walls was an act of desecration.
2 Refrain (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 Apprehended (verb)
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
4 Conspiracy (noun)
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
5 Vandalism (noun)
Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash
Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Save, Build
Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.
6 Hailing (verb)
Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
7 Extortion (noun)
Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract
Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen
Example: The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.
8 Heinous (adjective)
Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking
Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant
Example: This heinous crime has left them all distraught.
9 Abduction (noun)
Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching
Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue
Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park.
10 Rioting (noun)
Synonyms: Anarchy, Brawl, Disturbance, Lawlessness
Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Tranquility
Example: The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.
11 Seeking (verb)
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
12 Considered (verb)
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
13 Reluctance (noun)
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
14 Estimated (adjective)
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation
Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth
Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.
15 Fragile (adjective)
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
16 Prominent (adjective)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
17 Existence (noun)
Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent
Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality
Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.
18 Swallow (verb)
Synonyms: Absorb, Devour, Gobble, Gulp
Antonyms: Abstain, Expel, Regurgitate, Spit Out
Example: I find that hard to swallow.
19 Dragged (verb)
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.
Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.
Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.
20 Opted (verb)
Synonyms: Appointed, Announced, Anointed, Approved
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Decline, Negative
Example: She was offered a job but opted to go to college instead.
1 Hurdle (noun)
Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier
Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease
Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.
2 Consistently (adverb)
Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational
Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper
Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.
3 Clarified (verb)
Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define
Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up
Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.
4 Divulging (verb)
Synonyms: Admit, Blab, Communicate, Disclose
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Keep
Example: Someone divulged their plans to their competitors.
5 Tolerance (noun)
Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction
Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute
Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.
6 Tremendous (adjective)
Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft
Example: He has a tremendous amount of energy.
7 Ambitious (adjective)
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
8 Interactive (adjective)
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
9 Reciprocal (adjective)
Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.
Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.
Example: Successful relationships are built on reciprocity, where both people give and receive equally.
10 Envoy (noun)
Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent
Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic
Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.
1 Effectively (adverb)
Synonyms: Adequate, Compelling, Competent, Direct
Antonyms: Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable
Example: His troops have now assumed effective control of the area.
2 Significant (adjective)
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
3 Comprehensive (adjective)
Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive
Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow
Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.
4 Accommodate (verb)
Synonyms: Adjust, Adapt, Lodge, House
Antonyms: Reject, Disregard, Disagree
Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests during the summer season.
5 Aligned (adjective)
Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel
Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly
Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.
6 Encouraged (verb)
Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore
Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt
Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.
7 Barren (adjective)
Synonyms: Arid, Desolate, Empty, Impoverished
Antonyms: Damp, Moist, Productive, Cultivated
Example: He also wants to use the water to irrigate barren desert land.
8 Cohesive (adjective)
Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible
Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular
Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.
9 Preservation (noun)
Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine
Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled
Example: The fossil was well preserved.
10 Immense (adjective)
Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending
Example: it is an immense sum of money
11 Recognized (verb)
Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived
Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.
12 Annexation (noun)
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment
Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
13 Jostling (verb)
Synonyms: Hustle, Scramble, Shove, Bulldoze
Antonyms: Leave Alone, Pull, Repress
Example: You get 2,000 people jostling each other and bumping into furniture.
14 Reverberate (verb)
Synonyms: Echo, Resound, React, Rebound
Antonyms: Quieten, Hollow, Cavernous, Faint
Example: At night, screams could be heard reverberating around the walls of the buildings.
15 Overwhelmingly (adverb)
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating
Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate
Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.
16 Autonomy (noun)
Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing
Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive
Example: Kant now develops his conception of the autonomous agent.
17 Moderate (adjective)
Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining
Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.
18 Provoking (adjective)
Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult
Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion
Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.
19 Lodged (adjective)
Synonyms: Housed, Accommodated, Sheltered, Boarded
Antonyms: Ejected, Evicted, Expelled, Removed
Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.
20 Occupying (verb)
Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve
Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse
Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.
1 Accused (noun)
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
2 Amendments (noun)
Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease
Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.
3 Provision (noun)
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
4 Altered (adjective)
Synonyms: Adjust, Amend, Change, Develop
Antonyms: Remain, Stagnate, Stay, Continue
Example: He altered his will to leave everything to his sister.
5 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.
6 Restrict (verb)
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
7 Curtail (verb)
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended
Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.
8 Considered (verb)
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
9 Emphatically (adverb)
Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Wholehearted, Forceful
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent
Example: He was most emphatic that I should go.
10 Intervening (adjective)
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercede
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Unite
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
11 Consequences (noun)
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
12 Hostility (noun)
Synonyms: Aggression, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity
Antonyms: Respect, Peace, Friendship, Truce
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
13 Implications (noun)
Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
14 Expel (verb)
Synonyms: Fired, Freed, Released, Sacked
Antonyms: Admit, Welcome, Contained, Shut
Example: She has been expelled from the country - and separated from her son.
15 Frequent (adjective)
Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Recurrent, Persistent
Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Ending, Interrupted
Example: It is frequently used as a flavouring in food.
16 Impoverished (adjective)
Synonyms: Barren, Destitute, Distressed, Indigent
Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Enlarged, Full
Example: The dictator enriched himself but impoverished his people.
17 Susceptible (adjective)
Synonyms: Vulnerable, Sensitive, Exposed, Prone
Antonyms: Sheltered, Covered, Protected, Secured
Example: Some plants are more susceptible to frost damage than others.
18 Adhere (verb)
Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe
Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn
Example: They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
19 Inspection (noun)
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
20 Forecasts (verb)
Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook
Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate
Example: Did you see the weather forecast last night?
1 Engaging (adjective)
Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed
Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free
Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.
2 Restored (verb)
Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment
Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect
Example: The building is undergoing restoration.
3 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.
4 Assured (adjective)
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
5 Extended (adjective)
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
6 Briefed (verb)
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
7 Occur (verb)
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident occurred at dawn.
8 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.
9 Interim (noun)
Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift
Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual
Example: The government subsequently signed an interim one-year lease contract.
10 Implemented (verb)
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
11 Potential (adjective)
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
12 Integrated (adjective)
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
13 Solidarity (noun)
Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support
Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity
Example: More shows of solidarity like this will boost the strikers.
14 Resilience (noun)
Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.
15 Converged (verb)
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.
16 Hovering (verb)
Synonyms: Approaching, Brewing, Imminent, Looming
Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later
Example: There were waiters hovering all the time.
17 Prevailed (verb)
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
18 Drastically (adverb)
Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical
Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate
Example: They are facing a drastic reduction in their budget.
19 Precedent (adjective)
Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence
Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance
Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.
20 Tremendous (adjective)
Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft
Example: He has a tremendous amount of energy.
1 Lay (verb)
Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning
Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing
Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge laying.
2 Interacted (verb)
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
3 Dedication (noun)
Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart
Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent
Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.
4 Eligible (adjective)
Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.
5 Eradicate (verb)
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
6 Envoy (noun)
Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent
Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic
Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.
7 Neutralized (verb)
Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise
Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.
Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.
8 Lauded (adjective)
Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed
Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged
Example: Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor.
9 Insurgency (noun)
Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla
Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate
Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.
10 Reiterated (verb)
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate
Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
11 Eliminating (adjective)
Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate
Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold
Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.
12 Exhaustion (noun)
Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed
Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong
Example: Her day out had exhausted her.
13 Staggering (verb)
Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel
Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March
Example: After drinking too much, he was staggering down the street.
14 Tentatively (adverb)
Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite
Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite
Example: We have tentatively made plans for the weekend.
15 Moderate (adjective)
Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining
Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived
16 Specifying (verb)
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I specifically told you not to do it.
17 Interrogated (verb)
Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern
Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.
18 Occurred (verb)
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident occurred at dawn.
19 Gradually (adverb)
Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently
Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly
Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.
20 Despair (noun)
Synonyms: Anguish, Desperation, Despondency, Discouragement
Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Contentment, Encouragement
Example: The people were driven to despair by the horrors of war.
1 Reciprocity (noun)
Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.
Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.
Example: Successful relationships are built on reciprocity, where both people give and receive equally.
2 Dividends (noun)
Synonyms: Allowance, Bonus, Coupon, Gain
Antonyms: Disadvantage, Loss, Waste, Payment
Example: The first quarter dividend has been increased by nearly 4 percent.
3 Suspended (adjective)
Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay
Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening
Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.
4 Affect (verb)
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
5 Triggered (verb)
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
6 Emphasized (verb)
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
7 Impact (noun)
Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion
Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness
Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.
8 Validity (verb)
Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact
Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness
Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.
9 Adapt (verb)
Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Acclimate, Tailor
Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Reject, Ignore
Example: Animals adapt to their environment to survive harsh conditions.
10 Interpretation (noun)
Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition
Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding
Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.
11 Scrapped (noun)
Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.
12 Denounces (verb)
Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Blame, Decry
Antonyms: Approve, Endorse, Bless, Indorse
Example: He was widely denounced as a traitor.
13 Boycotted (verb)
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.
14 Cordoned (verb)
Synonyms: Sequester, Confine, Cordon, Detach
Antonyms: Combine, Desegregate, Free, Join
Example: A large area surrounding the house has been cordoned off by police tape.
15 Legitimacy (noun)
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
16 Mandated (verb)
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
17 Aspirations (noun)
Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning
Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness
Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.
18 Dispersal (noun)
Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Disappear, Disband
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather
Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.
19 Barring (Preposition)
Synonyms: Except, Excluding, Without, Other than
Antonyms: Including, With, Allowing
Example: Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will start at noon.
20 Abating (verb)
Synonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Refreshing, Soothing
Antonyms: Aggravating, Depressing, Dispiriting, Distressing
Example: The storm/wind/rain has started to abate.
1 Incarcerated (adjective)
Synonyms: Imprisoned, Jailed, Detained, Confined.
Antonyms: Freed, Released, Liberated.
Example: The activist was incarcerated for protesting against the government.
2 Aggrieved (adjective)
Synonyms: Disturbed, Oppressed, Persecuted, Wronged
Antonyms: Comforted, Satisfied, Contented, Pleased
Example: He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team.
3 Clarified (verb)
Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define
Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up
Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.
4 Stated (adjective)
Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting
Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.
5 Commencement (noun)
Synonyms: Began, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Concluded, Ended, Finished, Terminated
Example: The ceremony commenced with a speech from the principal.
6 Deprived (adjective)
Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve
Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct
Example: He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
7 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.
8 Vulnerable (adjective)
Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable
Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure
Example: I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.
9 Laundering (verb)
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
10 Defers (verb)
Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends
Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue
Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.
11 Massive (adjective)
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite
Example: The fort had massive walls.
12 Sanction (noun)
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
13 Claimed (verb)
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
14 Severely (adverb)
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
15 Critical (adjective)
Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical
Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary
Example: The patient was in critical condition after the surgery.
16 Speculation (noun)
Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
17 Escalation (noun)
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.
18 Aligned (adjective)
Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel
Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly
Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.
19 Retaliation (noun)
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
20 Praises (verb)
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
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