1 Coincides (verb)
Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match
Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash
Example: Her birthday coincided with a public holiday.
2 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.
3 Sanction (noun)
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
4 Gathering (noun)
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
5 Massive (adjective)
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite
Example: The fort had massive walls.
6 Reflecting (verb)
Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated
Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore
Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
7 Offensive (adjective)
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
8 Enhances (verb)
Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt
Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.
9 Expanding (verb)
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
10 Aviation (noun)
Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.
Antonyms: Uncreativeness, Unhurried, Nonmoving.
Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an aviation policy.
11 Accused (noun)
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
12 Emissions (noun)
Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow
Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain
Example: Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.
13 Confiscated (adjective)
Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester
Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish
Example: The guards confiscated his camera.
14 Monitored (verb)
Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized
Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged
Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.
15 Conspired (verb)
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
16 Numerous (adjective)
Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large
Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small
Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.
17 Dissent (noun)
Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.
18 Suppressed (verb)
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
19 Detention (noun)
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration
Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation
Example: He was kept in detention by the police.
20 Scrutiny (noun)
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
1 Heaping (verb)
Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity
Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little
Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost heap.
2 Praise (verb)
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
3 Concerned (adjective)
Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed
Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.
4 Dominated (verb)
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
5 Outreach (noun)
Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.
Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.
Example: The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
6 Bolster (verb)
Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain
Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt
Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.
7 Interacting (verb)
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
8 Contesting (verb)
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
9 Resignation (noun)
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.
10 Necessitated (verb)
Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require
Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.
Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.
11 Stated (adjective)
Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting
Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.
12 Contention (noun)
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
13 Ambitious (adjective)
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
14 Disruption (noun)
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
15 Stimulates (verb)
Synonyms: Excites, Encourages, Energizes, Activates
Antonyms: Calms, Depresses, Suppresses, Hinders
Example: The new policy stimulates economic growth in the region.
16 Prediction (noun)
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.
17 Collapsing (verb)
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
18 Sacked (verb)
Synonyms: Firing, Dismissal, Termination, Removal
Antonyms: Hiring, Appointment, Recruitment, Promotion
Example: The company's financial problems led to the sacking of several employees.
19 Coalition (noun)
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
20 Shrink (verb)
Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen
Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend
Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.
1 Enthusiastic (adjective)
Synonyms: Eager, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate
Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested
Example: I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.
2 Prominent (adjective)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
3 Affected (verb)
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
4 Convey (verb)
Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit
Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage
Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.
5 Devolution (noun)
Synonyms: Deterioration, Degradation, Decline, Descent
Antonyms: Development, Evolution, Growth, Rise
Example: Devolution is seen as a step on the road to independence.
6 Enduring (adjective)
Synonyms: Brave, Encounter, Experience, Face
Antonyms: Disallow, Halt, Hide, Refuse
Example: I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India.
7 Pledge (verb)
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
8 Gathered (verb)
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
9 Agitating (verb)
Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing
Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful
Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.
10 Assured (adjective)
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
11 Discrimination (noun)
Synonyms: Bigotry, Favoritism, Hatred, Inequity
Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice
Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
12 Speculate (verb)
Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
13 Perceives (noun)
Synonyms: Sensed, Felt, Saw, Noticed
Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Neglected, Missed
Example: It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.
14 Executed (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.
15 Interpret (verb)
Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition
Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding
Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.
16 Enact (verb)
Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make
Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish
Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.
17 Chaos (noun)
Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused
Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy
Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.
18 Anonymity (noun)
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
19 Potentially (adverb)
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
20 Portraying (verb)
Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate
Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting
Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.
1 Quoted (Verb)
Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce
Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot
Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
2 Desire (Verb)
Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving
Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike
Example: Everyone has a desire for peace.
3 Assessed (Verb)
Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation
Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard
Example: We must make an assessment of the cost of repairs.
4 Prescribing (Verb)
Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated
Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged
Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
5 This sequence is best for convenience. (Noun)
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
6 Convenience (Noun)
Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.
Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.
Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.
7 Inception (Noun)
Synonyms: Beginning, Initiation, Origin, Outset
Antonyms: Conclusion, End, Termination, Finale
Example: Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly.
8 Integrated (Adjective )
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
9 Essential (Adjective )
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
10 Dignity (Noun)
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
11 Stabilize (Verb)
Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady
Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky
Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize
12 Deter (Verb)
Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading
Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration
Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.
13 Volatile (Adjective )
Synonyms: Instability, Unpredictability, Variability, Turbulence
Antonyms: Stability, Consistency, Predictability, Calmness
Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.
14 Persist (Verb)
Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue
Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed
Example: He persisted in his efforts to free them
15 Instances (Noun)
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
16 Exhibit (Verb)
Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest
Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing
Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
17 Despite (Preposition)
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
18 Significant (Adjective )
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
19 Exceeding (Adjective )
Synonyms: Excel, Outdo, Outstrip, Surpass.
Antonyms: Fall Behind, Fail, Lose, Surrender.
Example: Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years.
20 Diversified (Verb)
Synonyms: Expand, Transform, Alter, Assort
Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Remain, Stay
Example: We need to diversify to gain new customers.
1 Adjourned (verb)
Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement
Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain
Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.
2 Suppressing (verb)
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
3 Mock (verb)
Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of
Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.
Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.
4 Sought (verb)
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He sought help from the police.
5 Persecute (verb)
Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Victimization, Torment
Antonyms: Protection, Support, Shelter, Assistance
Example: The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.
6 Assure (verb)
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
7 Coordination (noun)
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.
8 Extend (verb)
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
9 Intimidation (noun)
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
10 Restoration (noun)
Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment
Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect
Example: The building is undergoing restoration.
11 Laid (verb)
Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning
Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing
Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge laying.
12 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.
13 Scramble (verb)
Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble
Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.
Example: We scrambled up the hill.
14 Explore (verb)
Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize
Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook
Example: The town is small enough to be easily explored on foot.
15 Mobilize (verb)
Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration
Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
16 Divergent (adjective)
Synonyms: Differing, Varying, Different, Dissimilar
Antonyms: Similar, Same, Parallel, Identical
Example: Their lives and careers took divergent paths.
17 Recommendation (noun)
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.
18 Threats (noun)
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
19 Cautious (adjective)
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
20 Implications (noun)
Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
1 Raising (verb)
Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall
Example: He raised his head and looked around.
2 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.
3 Violating (verb)
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
4 Suspected (verb)
Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
5 Influencing (verb)
Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance
Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
6 Compliance (noun)
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.
7 Implement (verb)
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
8 Accessing (verb)
Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded
Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion
Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.
9 Circumvent (verb)
Synonyms: Bypass, Avoid, Evade, Escape
Antonyms: Keep, Follow, Observe, Obey
Example: He found a way to circumvent the law.
10 Described (verb)
Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express
Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted
Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.
1 Confrontation (noun)
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
2 Annex (verb)
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment
Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
3 Grievance (noun)
Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection
Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage
Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.
4 Retained (verb)
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
5 Imposed (verb)
Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed
Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
6 Boasted (verb)
Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Swagger, Swank
Antonyms: Deprecate, Belittle, Humility, Modesty
Example: He's always boasting about his children's success at school.
7 Essentially (adverb)
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
8 Slump (verb)
Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed
Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy
Example: She fainted and slumped to the floor.
9 Consequences (noun)
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
10 Breach (noun)
Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture
Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
11 Compensation (noun)
Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage
Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty
Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.
12 Encroachments (noun)
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
13 Demolition (noun)
Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production
Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
14 Elaborated (verb)
Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple
Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
15 Ascertain (verb)
Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist
Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.
16 Validity (noun)
Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact
Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness
Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.
17 Adverse (adjective)
Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully
Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly
Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.
18 Acquire (verb)
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop
Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.
19 Restrained (adjective)
Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting
Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start
Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
20 Accommodate (verb)
Synonyms: Adjust, Adapt, Lodge, House
Antonyms: Reject, Disregard, Disagree
Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests during the summer season.
1 Intellect (noun)
Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence
Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness
Example: She has a sharp/keen intellect.
2 Empathy (noun)
Synonyms: Identify, Commune, Sympathize, Understand
Antonyms: Upset, Discourage, Worry, Demoralize
Example: I clearly empathize with the people who live in those neighborhoods.
3 Reflected (verb)
Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated
Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore
Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
4 Referred (verb)
Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert
Example: I referred to my notes.
5 Dissent (noun)
Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.
6 Pursued (verb)
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
7 Preference (noun)
Synonyms: Approved, Favored, Chosen, Culled
Antonyms: Common, Average, Ordinary, Rejected
Example: Customers preferred the brand name product.
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 Harsh (adjective)
Synonyms: Severe, Stern, Cruel, Rigid
Antonyms: Gentle, Soft, Kind, Mild
Example: The teacher’s harsh words left the student in tears.
10 Criticizing (verb)
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
11 Resolve (verb)
Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
12 Retaliation (noun)
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
13 Abstained (verb)
Synonyms: Cease, Forgo, Pass Up, Quit
Antonyms: Continue, Do, Accept, Allow
Example: He abstained from taking part in the discussion.
14 Demonstrate (verb)
Synonyms: Exhibit, Expose, Manifest, Show
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
15 Curbing (verb)
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
16 Complicated (adjective)
Synonyms: Confusing, Entangling, Obstructing, Perplexing
Antonyms: Simplifying, Clarifying, Easing, Resolving
Example: All he does is complicate things.
17 Probably (adverb)
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
18 Bolster (verb)
Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain
Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt
Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.
19 Certain (adjective)
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
20 Complex (adjective)
Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound
Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed
Example: His reasons for that are complex.
1 Interacting (verb)
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
2 Conflict (noun)
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
3 Aspects (noun)
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
4 Incidents (noun)
Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact
Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.
5 Affected (verb)
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
6 Expectation (noun)
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
7 Negotiation (noun)
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
8 Clash (verb)
Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict
Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.
9 Spreading (verb)
Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive
Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment
Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.
10 Prevent (verb)
Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block
Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage
Example: You can't prevent my leaving.
11 Encircled (verb)
Synonyms: Circled, Traversed, Orbited, Ringed
Antonyms: Isolated, Separate, Discrete, Single
Example: The town is encircled by fortified walls.
12 Scramble (verb)
Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble
Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.
Example: We scrambled up the hill.
13 Partially (adverb)
Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely
Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly
Example: The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
14 Depicted (verb)
Synonyms: Characterize, Detail, Illustrate, Interpret
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Suppress, Confuse
Example: Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
15 Prominently (adverb)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
16 Evacuate (verb)
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.
17 Pleaded (verb)
Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore
Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish
Example: A kind of pleading came into her voice.
18 Ridiculous (adjective)
Synonyms: Deride, Mock, Taunt.
Antonyms: Praise, Admiration, Approval.
Example: I was not ridiculing them or saying that they should not make that point.
19 Intense (adjective)
Synonyms: Anxiety, Concentration, Depth, Emotion
Antonyms: Apathy, Calm, Ease, Enervation
Example: The pain grew in intensity.
20 Described (verb)
Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express
Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted
Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.
1 Infiltration (noun)
Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress
Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection
Example: The spy's infiltration into the organization went unnoticed for years.
2 Cogent (adjective)
Synonyms: Persuasive, Compelling, Convincing, Forceful
Antonyms: Ineffective, Weak, Unconvincing, Illogical
Example: Her argument was cogent enough to change everyone's opinion on the matter.
3 Appeal (verb)
Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal
Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.
4 Interim (noun)
Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift
Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual
Example: The government subsequently signed an interim one-year lease contract.
5 Assessed (verb)
Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation
Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard
Example: We must make an assessment of the cost of repairs.
6 Intervention (noun)
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercede
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Unite
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
7 Drastically (adverb)
Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical
Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate
Example: They are facing a drastic reduction in their budget.
8 Rapidly (adverb)
Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift
Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish
Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.
9 Autonomy (noun)
Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing
Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive
Example: Kant now develops his conception of the autonomous agent.
10 Pertaining (verb)
Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight
Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.
11 Reluctant (adjective)
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
12 Persuade (verb)
Synonyms: advise, assure, influence, prompt
Antonyms: deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell
Example: it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.
13 Eradicate (verb)
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
14 Lamented (adjective)
Synonyms: Mourn, Regret, Bewail, Deplore
Antonyms: Joy, Delight, Laugh, Beam
Example: She lamented over the loss of her best friend.
15 Impoverished (adjective)
Synonyms: Barren, Destitute, Distressed, Indigent
Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Enlarged, Full
Example: The dictator enriched himself but impoverished his people.
16 Encouraged (verb)
Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore
Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt
Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.
17 Convince (verb)
Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent
Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective
Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.
18 Immense (adjective)
Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending
Example: It is an immense sum of money.
19 Hampering (verb)
Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained
Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated
Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.
20 Stemming (verb)
Synonyms: Delaying, Halting, Stopping, Ending
Antonyms: Continuing, Proceeding, Advancing, Progressing
Example: Policy can and should be focused on stemming the tide of relationship breakdown.
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