1 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.
2 Essential (adjective)
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
3 Bilateral (adjective)
Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal
Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal
Example: In these cases, the damage was invariably bilateral.
4 Integrity (noun)
Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude
Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace
Example: He was a man of integrity.
5 Threats (noun)
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
6 Clashing (adjective)
Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict
Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.
7 Frequently (adverb)
Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Recurrent, Persistent
Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Ending, Interrupted
Example: It is frequently used as a flavouring in food.
8 Relevance (noun)
Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material
Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
9 Presumably (adverb)
Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Imagine, Take It
Antonyms: Abstain, Calculate, Disbelieve, Disregard
Example: I presume (that) the car was very expensive.
10 Contingent (adjective)
Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen
Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned
Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.
11 Inhibited (adjective)
Synonyms: Constrain, Curb, Discourage, Forbid
Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Encourage, Facilitate
Example: You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
12 Demonstrate (verb)
Synonyms: Exhibit, Expose, Manifest, Show
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
13 Impeded (verb)
Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.
Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later
Example: We need to challenge the laws that impede progress.
14 Hampered (verb)
Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained
Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated
Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.
15 Access (noun)
Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded
Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion
Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.
16 Annexed (verb)
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment
Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
17 Jurisdiction (noun)
Synonyms: Authority, Control, Power, Dominion
Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission
Example: The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.
18 Vindicate (verb)
Synonyms: Vengefully, Spitefully, Maliciously, Resentfully
Antonyms: Forgivingly, Mercifully, Generously, Compassionately
Example: He spoke vindictively about his former employer.
19 Arbitration (noun)
Synonyms: Mediator, Moderator, Referee
Antonyms: Fail, Pass, Approve, Disapprove
Example: The mayor will act as the final arbiter in any disputes between board members.
20 Dragged (verb)
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.
Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.
Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.
1 Describes (verb)
Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express
Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted
Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.
2 Consistency (noun)
Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational
Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper
Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.
3 Lack (noun)
Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss
Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success
Example: Sam did notlack for friends.
4 Interaction (noun)
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
5 Emphasized (verb)
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
6 Citing (verb)
Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting
Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting
Example: She was cited for reckless driving.
7 Influential (adjective)
Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance
Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
8 Ambition (noun)
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
9 Scrutiny (noun)
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
10 Praised (verb)
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
11 Endorsed (verb)
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.
12 Prominent (adjective)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
13 Considerable (adjective)
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
14 Boycott (verb)
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.
15 Determination (noun)
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
16 Engage (verb)
Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed
Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free
Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.
17 Referring (verb)
Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert
Example: I referred to my notes.
18 Suspicion (noun)
Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression
Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith
Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.
19 Explicit (adjective)
Synonyms: Accurate, Categorical, Certain, Clear
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Careless, Doubtful, Equivocal
Example: They were given explicit instructions.
20 Contended (verb)
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
1 Probably (adverb)
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
2 Sanction (noun)
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
3 Accused (noun)
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
4 Soaring (verb)
Synonyms: Ascending, High, Elevated, Raised
Antonyms: Dropped, Lowered, Descending, Down
Example: Stock prices are beginning to soar.
5 Allegation (noun)
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.
6 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.
7 Concrete (adjective)
Synonyms: Tangible, Specific, Material
Antonyms: Abstract, Immaterial, Theoretical
Example: Her plans were too abstract; she needed to present more concrete ideas.
8 Allies (noun)
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: : Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
9 Hostilities (noun)
Synonyms: Aggression, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity
Antonyms: Respect, Peace, Friendship, Truce
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
10 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.
11 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.
12 Robust (adjective)
Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome
Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable
Example: A robust pair of walking boots.
13 Integrity (noun)
Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude
Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace
Example: He was a man of integrity.
14 Mitigate (verb)
Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve
Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack
Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.
15 Disrupting (verb)
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
16 Affected (verb)
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
17 Crucial (adjective)
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
18 Resilience (adjective)
Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.
19 Retrieved (verb)
Synonyms: Recover, Restore, Reclaim, Rescue
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Endanger
Example: The files were retrieved from the computer.
20 Breached (verb)
Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture
Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
1 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.
2 Coalition (Noun)
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
3 Aspects (Noun)
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
4 Convicted (Adjective )
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.
5 Despite (Preposition)
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
6 Numerous (Adjective )
Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large
Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small
Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.
7 Segregated (Adjective )
Synonyms: Apartheid, Discrimination, Isolation, Partition
Antonyms: Connection, Society, Company, Fellowship
Example: The segregation of science from philosophy
8 Detained (Verb)
Synonyms: Arrested, Apprehended, Seized, Confined
Antonyms: Released, Emancipated, Free, Liberated
Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.
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 Unanimous (Adjective)
Synonyms: Compatible, United, Concordant, United
Antonyms: Disagreeable, Hostile, Conflicting, Antagonistic
Example: The audience unanimously rose to its feet in a standing ovation.
11 Potential (Adjective )
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
12 Acknowledged (Adjective )
Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation
Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal
Example: She gave a nod of acknowledgment to the speaker.
13 Aviation (Noun)
Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.
Antonyms: Ground Transportation, Shipping, Rail Transportation
Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an aviation policy.
14 Battered (Adjective )
Synonyms: Lashed, Whipped, Pelted, Attacked
Antonyms: Undamaged, Unbroken, Uninjured, Reputable
Example: I drive a battered old car.
15 Devastating (Adjective )
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Deadly
Antonyms: Protective, Constructive, Creative, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
16 Achieve (Verb)
Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude
Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart
Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.
17 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.
18 Collapse (Verb)
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake
19 Exploded (Adjective )
Synonyms: Blast, Burst, Firing, Outbreak
Antonyms: Praise, Elegance, Disinflation, Deflation
Example: There was a massive explosion
20 Retaliate (Verb)
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
1 Asserting (verb)
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
2 Occupied (adjective)
Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve
Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse
Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.
3 Condemn (verb)
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
4 Formulation (noun)
Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise
Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze
Example: Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.
5 Abstained (verb)
Synonyms: Cease, Forgo, Pass Up, Quit
Antonyms: Continue, Do, Accept, Allow
Example: He abstained from taking part in the discussion.
6 Conflict (noun)
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
7 Emerging (adjective)
Synonyms: Approaching, Imminent, Impending, Appearing
Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish
Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
8 Implications (noun)
Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
9 Reluctance (noun)
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: : I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
10 Dismissed (verb)
Synonyms: Decline, Disband, Dissolve, Expel
Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Hold, Keep
Example: The judge dismissed his appeal.
1 Violate (verb)
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
2 Restrictions (noun)
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
3 Affected (verb)
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
4 Spread (verb)
Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive
Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment
Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.
5 Eradicated (adjective)
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
6 Surveillance (verb)
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
7 Suspected (verb)
Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
8 Seek (verb)
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
9 Isolation (noun)
Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation
Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple
Example: The researchers work in isolation.
10 Equipped (verb)
Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled
Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable
Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.
11 Concealed (adjective)
Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover
Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
12 Compromising (adjective)
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
13 Sabotage (verb)
Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple
Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate.
Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.
14 Ordinance (noun)
Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command
Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto
Example: The smoke-free ordinance around the burning of stoves.
15 Purporting (verb)
Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred
Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure
Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.
16 Probably (adverb)
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
17 Briefed (verb)
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
18 Detonated (verb)
Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout
Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict
Example: She was in a control building at the time of detonation.
19 Simultaneously (adverb)
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
20 Sophisticated (adjective)
Synonyms: Complexity, Diversity, Intricacy, Complication
Antonyms: Simplicity, Uniformity, Plainness, Homogeneity
Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.
1 Prescribed (verb)
Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated
Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged
Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
2 Demise (noun)
Synonyms: Death, Passing, End, Termination
Antonyms: Birth, Beginning, Rise, Continuation
Example: The demise of the company was attributed to poor management decisions.
3 Concrete (adjective)
Synonyms: Tangible, Specific, Material
Antonyms: Abstract, Immaterial, Theoretical
Example: Her plans were too abstract; she needed to present more concrete ideas.
4 Grudgingly (adverb)
Synonyms: Reluctantly, Unwillingly, Resentfully, Hesitantly
Antonyms: Willingly, Eagerly, Enthusiastically, Freely
Example: He grudgingly admitted that she was right, despite his initial objections.
5 Abandoned (adjective)
Synonyms: Deserted, Forsaken, Neglected, Vacant
Antonyms: Occupied, Cared-for, Maintained, Cherished
Example: The old factory had been abandoned for years, with weeds growing through the broken windows.
6 Looming (adjective)
Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover
Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon
Example: There is a crisis looming.
7 Overwhelmed (verb)
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating
Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate
Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.
8 Intended (noun)
Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective
Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial
Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.
9 Dread (verb)
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful
Antonyms: Beautiful, Delightful, Fortunate, Pleasant
Example: The dreaded news came that Joe had been wounded.
10 Sight (noun)
Synonyms: Glimpse, See, Spy, Notice
Antonyms: Blind, Unalert, Unperceptive, Nearsighted
Example: Since then, there have been many mysterious sightings.
11 Huddled (adjective)
Synonyms: Gathered, Crowded, Clustered, Bunched
Antonyms: Scattered, Dispersed, Separated, Isolated
Example: The children huddled together under the blanket to keep warm.
12 Vast (adjective)
Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite
Example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.
13 Steeped (verb)
Synonyms: Abrupt, Arduous, Lofty, Precipitous
Antonyms: Reasonable, Low, Gentle, Gradual
Example: The stairs are very steep.
14 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.
15 Defiance (noun)
Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation
Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace
Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.
16 Exerting (verb)
Synonyms: Applying, Using, Exercising, Deploying
Antonyms: Withholding, Refraining, Conserving, Relaxing
Example: He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone.
17 Controversy (noun)
Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate
Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment
Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.
18 Surge (noun)
Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen
Example: We all surged toward the door.
19 Speculation (noun)
Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
20 Reluctance (noun)
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
1 Rapid (adjective)
Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift
Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish
Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.
2 Inception (noun)
Synonyms: Beginning, Initiation, Origin, Outset
Antonyms: Conclusion, End, Termination, Finale
Example: Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly.
3 Harnessing (verb)
Synonyms: Utilize, Control, Exploit, Channel
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Waste, Mismanage
Example: Scientists are harnessing solar energy to generate electricity.
4 Depleting (verb)
Synonyms: Drained, Reduced, Vacant, Weakened
Antonyms: Energized, Augmented, Enlarged, Increased
Example: Reservoirs have been depleted by years of drought.
5 Delegates (noun)
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
6 Achieving (verb)
Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude
Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart
Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.
7 Emphasized (verb)
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
8 Dignified (adjective)
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
9 Marginalized (verb)
Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.
Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.
Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly marginalize the local authority sector.
10 Deprived (adjective)
Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve
Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct
Example: He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
11 Cautious (adjective)
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
12 Distortion (noun)
Synonyms: Alter, Belie, Deceive, Disfigure
Antonyms: Preserve, Straighten, Ascend, Build
Example: It creates needless distortions in the market.
13 Recession (noun)
Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough
Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise
Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.
14 Tumbled (adjective)
Synonyms: Descend, Dip, Drop, Flop
Antonyms: Ascend, Increase, Rise, Order
Example: Fat drops tumbled down to slick the streets.
15 Faltered (verb)
Synonyms: Hesitate, Delay, Stall, Waver
Antonyms: Calm, Hold, Remain, Stabilize
Example: The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
16 Reprieve (verb)
Synonyms: Pardon, Relief, Postponement, Suspension
Antonyms: Continuation, Punishment, Execution, Enforcement
Example: The governor granted a reprieve to the prisoner, postponing his execution.
17 Volatility (noun)
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.
18 Anticipated (verb)
Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis
Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion
Example: She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
19 Complicating (adjective)
Synonyms: Confusing, Entangling, Obstructing, Perplexing
Antonyms: Simplifying, Clarifying, Easing, Resolving
Example: All he does is complicate things.
20 Resonate (verb)
Synonyms: Echo, Reverberate, Resound, Relate
Antonyms: Dampen, Mute, Silence, Disregard
Example: The resonance of the singer's voice.
1 Acknowledgement (noun)
Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation
Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal
Example: She gave a nod of acknowledgment to the speaker.
2 Accumulating (verb)
Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Amass
Antonyms: Contract, Decrease, Diminish, Disperse
Example: A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.
3 Sack (noun)
Synonyms: Firing, Dismissal, Termination, Removal
Antonyms: Hiring, Appointment, Recruitment, Promotion
Example: The company's financial problems led to the sacking of several employees.
4 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.
5 Liberate (verb)
Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver
Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold
Example: Rebels fought to liberate the country.
6 Verdict (noun)
Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding
Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution
Example: The verdict was not guilty.
7 Recommend (verb)
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.
8 Pertaining (verb)
Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight
Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.
9 Granting (verb)
Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized
Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld
Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.
10 Excise (noun)
Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty
Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine
Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and excise.
11 Attrition (noun)
Synonyms: Erosion, Wearing down, Reduction, Depletion
Antonyms: Growth, Strengthening, Expansion, Accretion
Example: The company faced high employee attrition due to poor working conditions.
12 Contextual (adjective)
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
13 Aspire (verb)
Synonyms: Eager, Endeavoring, Longing, Striving
Antonyms: Unambitious, Unenterprising, Easy, Undesirous
Example: She is an aspiring film-maker.
14 Subsequent (adjective)
Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly
Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous
Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.
15 Imperative (adjective)
Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Nonessential, Optional
Example: Now more than ever, diverse perspectives in science are imperative.
16 Compensation (noun)
Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage
Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty
Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.
17 Certain (adjective)
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
18 Instances (noun)
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
19 Departing (verb)
Synonyms: Leaving, Going, Withdrawal, Exit.
Antonyms: Arrival, Coming, Entrance, Stay.
Example: They had to postpone (their) departure because of bad weather.
20 Prominent (adjective)
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
1 Pragmatic (adjective)
Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical
Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.
2 Boycott (verb)
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.
3 Strained (adjective)
Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden
Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health
Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.
4 Coincides (verb)
Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match
Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash
Example: Her birthday coincided with a public holiday.
5 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.
6 Swaps (verb)
Synonyms: alternated, bartered, commutated, interchanged
Antonyms: final, kept, permanent, placed
Example: We swapped phone numbers.
7 Assumed (verb)
Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate
Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.
8 Looming (adjective)
Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover
Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon
Example: There is a crisis looming.
9 Consolidation (noun)
Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate
Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade
Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.
10 Avert (verb)
Synonyms: Avoid, Deter, Halt, Preclude
Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Help, Support
Example: Talks failed to avert a rail strike.
11 Affirmed (verb)
Synonyms: Assert, Confirm, Declare, Guarantee
Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Refute, Disavow
Example: He was affirmed as a candidate.
12 Defiant (adjective)
Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation
Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace
Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.
13 Legitimacy (noun)
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
14 Impounded (verb)
Synonyms: Confine, Limit, Restrict, Imprison
Antonyms: Emancipate, Enfranchise, Liberate, Discharge
Example: The police impounded her car because it was illegally parked.
15 Harassed (adjective)
Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.
Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.
Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.
16 Confession (noun)
Synonyms: Acknowledgment, Admission, Assertion, Concession
Antonyms: Denial, Refusal, Repudiation, Secret
Example: She still had not been to confession.
17 Defeated (adjective)
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.
18 Tragic (adjective)
Synonyms: Disaster, Calamity, Catastrophe, Cataclysm
Antonyms: Fortune, Joy, Advantage, Benefit
Example: Her son's death was a terrible tragedy.
19 Repression (noun)
Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition
Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence
Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government repression.
20 Rampant (adjective)
Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent
Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral
Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to rampant weeds.
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