ABATE (V) 1
To make less in amount, degree, etc. to subside, become less; to deduct
S-diminish, decrease, subside, let upA-intensify, increase, magnify
Absolve (V) 2 To clear from blame, responsibility or guilt
S- acquit, exonerate, vindicate, excuse, pardon
A-condemn, convict, incriminate, inculpate
Accrue (V) 3 To grow or accumulate over time, to
happen as a natural result.
S- collect, accumulate, proceed from A-dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen
Acrimonious(adj.) 4
Stinging, bitter in temper or tone
Synonyms: biting, rancorous, hostile, peevish
Antonyms: gentle, warm, mild, cordial
Adulation(n.) 5
Praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, odium
Affable(adj.) 6
Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to
Synonyms: genial, amicable, cordial
Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable
Aggrandize 7
• Verb• Definition: To increase in greatness, power, or
wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater.
• Synonyms: Augment, Amplify, Enhance, Exalt
Amorphous 8
• Adjective• Definition: Shapeless, without definite form;
of no particular type or character; without organization, unity or cohesion
• Synonym: Formless, Unstructured, Inchoate
Anathema 9
• Noun• Definition: an object of intense dislike; a curse
or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
• Synonym: Malediction, Imprecation, Abomination
Annotation(N) 10
A Critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work.
Assuage(V) 11
To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm;To put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
Syn: Mitigate, slake, allayAnt: intensify, aggravate, exacerbate
Avarice(N) 12
A greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Syn: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
Bedlam 13
(n.) A state or scene of uproar and confusionSynonyms: Commotion, Pandemonium, Chaos, AnarchyAntonyms: Peace and Quiet, Order, Tranquility
Bizarre 14
(adj.) Extremely strange, unusual, atypicalSynonyms: Grotesque, Fantastic, OutlandishAntonyms: Normal, Typical, Ordinary, Expected
Bulwark 15
(n.) A strong defense or pret4ection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v.) to provide such defense or protection.Synonyms: Bastion, RampartAntonym: Breach
Caricature 16
Noun- Representation, such as a drawing,
that exaggerates a characteristics features. To present something or someone in a deliberately distort way.
- Syn-cartoon
Carousal 17
• Noun• Noisy, revelry, or merrymaking. (often with the
suggestion of heavy drinking)• Syn- binge
Castigate 18
• Verb • To punish severely, to criticize severely• Syn- chastise• Ant- honor, praise
Caveat 19
(n.) a warning or caution to prevent misunderstand or discourage behavior
Synonyms: admonition, word to the wise
Clangor 20
(n.) a loud ringing sound; (v.) to make a loud ringing noise
Synonym: (n.) din, clamor, uproarAntonyms: (n.) silence, stillness
Collate 21
(v.) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, ect.; to arrange in
order for some specific purpose
Synonyms: sort out, cross-check
To prepare by combining ingredients To make up (as a dish) Devise, invent, fabricate
Synonyms- create, fashion, rustle up
Concoct (V) 22
An expert One who is well qualified to pass critical
judgments, especially in one of the fine arts
Synonyms- savant, pundit Antonyms- ignoramus, philistine
Connoisseur (N) 23
Dismay, confusion
Synonyms-shock, amazement, bewilderment, dismay
Antonyms- calm, composure, aplomb
Consternation (N) 24
Contraband (n)(adj) 25
• (n) Illegal traffic, smuggled goods
• (adj) illegal, prohibited
• Synonyms: Bootleg, Unlawful
• Antonyms: Legal, Lawful, Licit
Contrive (v) 26 To plan with ingenuity; to bring about
through a plan Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Fabricate
Corpulent (adj) 27 Fat; having a large, bulky body Synonyms: Overweight, Heavy, Obese,
Stout Antonyms: Slender, Lea, Spare, Gaunt
Corroborate (verb) 28 To confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify.
Antonyms: refute, contradict, undermine, discredit.
Crass (adj) 29 Coarse, unfeeling; stupid Synonyms: crude, tasteless, oafish,
obtuse. Antonyms: refined, elegant, tasteful,
polished, brilliant.
Credulous (adj) 30 Too ready to believe, easily deceived. Synonyms: Gullible, Trusting. Antonyms: Dubious, Skeptical.
Cupidity (n.) 31
• An eager desire for something; greed• Synonyms: avarice, rapacity, craving, lust• Antonyms: contentment, satiety, gratification
Debase (v.) 32
• To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
• Synonyms: cheapen, corrupt, demean, depreciate
• Antonyms: elevate, uplift, improve, enhance
Deleterious (adj.) 33
• Harmful, injurious• Synonyms: detriments, destructive,
pernicious, damaging• Antonyms: helpful, beneficial, harmless,
innocuous
Denizen ( N.) 34
Definition: An inhabitant, resident; on who frequents a place
Synonyms: dweller, habituéAntonyms: alien, outsider, foreigner
Desecrate (V.)35
Definition: To commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
Synonyms: profane, defile, violateAntonyms: revere, venerate, consecrate
Dilatory (ADJ.) 36
Definition: Tending to delay or procrastinate; not prompt; intend to delay or postpone
Synonyms: stalling, slow, tardy, laggardAntonyms: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious
Disavow (v.) 37 • To deny responsibility for or connection withs. disclaim, retract, abjurea. Acknowledge, admit, grant , certify
Dispassionate(adj.) 38 • Impartial; calm, free from emotions. unbiased, disinterested, cool, detacheda. committed, engaged, partial, biased
Disseminated (v.) 39• To scatter or spread widely s. disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulatea. Bring together, concentrate, muster, conceal, hide
Dissension (noun) 40
• Disagreement, sharp difference of opinion • Synonyms: strife, discord, contention• Antonyms: agreement, accord, harmony
Dun (verb, noun & adjective) 41
• (v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt
• (n) a creditor • (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy• Synonyms: (v) hound, harass, nag • Antonyms: none
Elicit (verb) 42
• To draw forth, bring out from some source• Synonyms: evoke, extract, educe• Antonyms: repress, quash, squelch, stifle
Enhance (verb) 43
• To raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of
• Synonyms:– Improve, elevate
• Antonyms:– Diminish, degrade
Enthrall (verb) 44
• To captivate, charm, hold spellbound; to enslave; to imprison
• Synonyms:– Fascinate, attract
• Antonyms:– Bore to tears, repel
Equanimity (noun) 45
• Calmness, composure, refusal to panic• Synonyms:
– Tranquility, imperturbability • Antonyms:
– Excitability, flappability, agitation
Equivocate 46
• to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone
Synonyms-palter,hedgeAntonym-to speak ones mind plainly
Expurgate 47
• remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from
• Synonym- Bleep Bowdlerize cleansestar Decontaminate Lustrate purge
• Antonym-dirty Open Allow permit
Extenuate 48
• make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable
• Synonym- palliate Minimize Excuse Qualify Decrease Diminish downplay
• Antonym- Enlarge Grow Increase Expand Extend Raise develop
ExtricateVerb49
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.
Syn unlock releaseAnt lock away
Fetter 50
• Noun
• a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.– Synoum chain – Ant unlock
Filch 51
• pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way. Verb
• Syn theft steal• Ant give back free
FLOUT 52
V. -To mock, to treat with contempt
FACTIOUS 53
• ADJ. – tending to be troublesome; quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable.
GIST 54
• N. – the essential part, main point, or essence.
Heinous (adj)
Definition: Very wicked, offensive, hateful
Synonyms: Evil, Odious, OutrageousAntonyms: Excellent, wonderful, splendid
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Immutable 57
adjective not mutable; unchangeable; changeless.
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Inculcate (v.) 59• To impress on the mind by repetition,
teach persistently and earnestly• Syn.- instill, implant, infuse, ingrain,
imbue• Ant.- efface, extirpate, root out
Inscrutable (adj.) 60• Incapable of being understood;
impossible to see through physically• Syn.- impenetrable,
incomprehensible, enigmatic• Ant.- comprehensible, intelligible,
penetrable
Insular (adj.) 61• Relating to, characteristics of, or
situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience
• Syn.- narrow-minded, parochial, provincial
• Ant.- catholic, cosmopolitan, liberal
Invective 63
• Noun and Adjective • (N) a strong denunciation or condemnation;
abusive language; (A) abusive, vituperative • Synonyms: (N) vituperation, abuse, philippic• Antonyms: (N) tribute, panegyric, encomium
Motley 63
• Adjective and Noun• (A) showing great variety: composed of
different elements or many colors; (N) a jester’s costume; a jester
• Synonyms: (A) variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; (N) fool
• Antonyms: (A) homogeneous, monochromatic
Nebulous (adj.) 65Cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
Syn: hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, opaque, indeterminateAnt: definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused
Odium (n.) 66Hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
Syn: abhorrence, opprobrium, shame, ignominyAnt: esteem, admiration, approbation
Penury (n.)67
Extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
Syn: destitution, indigenceAnt: unaffected, modest
(n.) faithlessness, treacherySynonyms: betrayal, disloyalty, treasonAntonyms: faithfulness, loyalty, steadfastness
Perfidy 68
Pernicious 69Adjective
Extremely harmful; deadly , fatal
Synonyms : injurious, deleterious , baleful, noxious
Antonyms : harmless, innocuous , salutary, salubrious
Pillage 70
Verb
To rob of goods by open force (as in war),plunderSyn: Ravage,Sack Ant; None
Politic :seeming sensible and judicious
under the circumstances
Syn: Wise, sensibleAnt: Unwise, Rash Adj
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Potpourri
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; a general mixture; petals mixed with spices for scent
Synonyms: Hodgepodge, farrago, medleyAntonyms: homogeneous or uniform group
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73.Presentiment
DEFINITION • A vague sense of
approaching misfortune OR• Knowing something bad
is going to happenSYNForeboding, premotion, hunch
PROCRASTINATE(V):POSTPONE DOING SOMETHING:
TO POSTPONE DOING SOMETHING, ESPECIALLY AS A REGULAR PRACTICE
S: DELAY, POSTPONEA: NONE
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Profligate(adj & noun)
(adj.) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant
(n.) a person given to wild spending
Synonyms: (adj.) prodigal, improvident; (n.) spendthrift Antonyms: (adj.) penny-pinching, frugal, economical
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Provincial (Adj.) 76
• of or concerning a province of a country or empire
• Synonym: narrow-minded
• Antonym - broad
78.Querulous DEFINE• Peevish, complaining,
fretful Or • Annoying, irritating SYNPetulant, irritable ANYUncomplaining, stoical
Relegate (Verb)
• To send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition.
• Synonym: Downgrade• Antonym: Promotion
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ResilientAdj.
springing back; rebounding
Synonmys: elastic, flexible, springy.
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Restitution 81
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage
Synonyms: Reimbursement, Redress, Restoration
Resuscitate
v.To revive, bring back to consciousness or existence
Syn – revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactive
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Reverberate (V.) 83
to continue in a series of quickly repeated sounds that bounce off a surface
Syn- ECHO
Ant- QUEIT
SATIATE
(v.) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess; (adj.) full, satisfied.
Verb/adjective
Synonyms: (v.) surfeit, gorgeAntonyms: (v.) deprive entirely of
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ScintillatingAdj
Def:animated; vivacious; effervescent witty; brilliantly clever: a scintillating conversationalistSyn: Sparkling; Dazzling Ant: Dull 85
86. sear(verb)
Definition: to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden, to make unfeelingSyn: scorch, parchAnt: wet, moisten
Sedentary87 (adj.)
Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
Syn: static, stationary Ant: active, peripathetic
Sepulchral 88(adj.)
Funereal, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy or dismal
Syn: lugubrious, mortuary Ant: no antonyms
Sleazy 89(adjective)
Definition: squalid; sordid; filthy; dilapidated; thin or poor in texture, as a fabric; cheap; flimsy
Syn: cheap, flimsyant: nice, respectable
Slovenly 90(adjective)
• Deffinition: untidy especially in personal appearance• Syn: slobbish, slobby, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy• Ant: groomed; neat, ordered, orderly, tidy; careful, fastidious
Soporific 91Adjective/Noun
• adj: tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy; n: something that induces sleep
• syn: (n) narcotic, anesthetic; ant: (adj) stimulating, (n) stimulant, stimulus
Squeamish (adj)
• Definition: Inclined to nausea, easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
• Synonyms: Nauseated, queasy, delicate, oversensitive
• Antonyms: None
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Surreptitious #94
adjective 1. obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or
unauthorized: a surreptitious glance.
Thwart 95(Verb)
To oppose successfully; To prevent, frustrate.
Syn: foil, baffle Ant: aid, assist
97. Transmute(verb)
Definition: to change from one nature, substance or form to anothersyn: transform, convertAnt: maintain