| WORD | SYNONYM | ANTONYM |
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1. TOPPLE |
overthrow, oust, depose, unseat, overturn | establish, hold, increase, rise, support |
| 2. MANOEUVRE | artifice, manipulate | innocence, sincerity |
| 3. DOVISH | pacifist, warmhearted | unfriendly, hostile |
| 4. STEER | guide, direct | obey, abandon |
| 5. HARP | dither, dwell | give regards |
| 6. CONTINGENCY | incident | certainty |
| 7. DEEM | assumed, judged, presumed | doubted, disbelieved |
| 8. BLAND | calm, balmy, dull, boring | distinctive, sharp, harsh, rich |
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9. RAKE UP |
refer to, invoke, allude to, excerpt | keep mum |
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10. ABSURDITY |
ludicrousness, risibility | rationality, prudence, sense, perception |
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11. MYSTIFY |
puzzle, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse, obfuscate | interpret, clarify, explain, enlighten |
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12. COMPEL |
pressure, impel, drive, press, push, urge | free, impede, deter, block |
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13. SPORADIC |
occasional, infrequent, irregular, periodical | frequent, constant, ceaseless, seasonal |
| 14. QUASH | put down, invalidate, destroy | validate, sanction, formalize |
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15. Arbitrary |
irrational, inconsistent, freakish |
reasonable, circumspect, objective |
| 16. Purport | implication, significance | hide, prohibiting |
| 17. Ill-conceived | crazy, unwise, imprudent | wise, normal, balanced, careful |
| 18. Ratify | approve, confirm, sanction | abolish, deny, disapprove |
| 19. Perpetuate | continue, maintain | stop, prevent |
| 20. Overwhelming | astonishing, mind blowing | mild, comforting |
| 21. Accord | agreement, harmony, concord | discord, squabble |
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22. Tightfisted |
mean, miserly, parsimonious, niggardly | generous, liberal, munificent, extravagant |
| 23. Adhere | cling, stick, cohere | separate, apart, alienate |
| 24. Evoke | provoke, elicit | suppress, halt |
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25. Deploy |
organize, dispose, marshal |
withdraw, retract |
| 26. Erratic | capricious, inconstant | consistent, unchanging |
| 27. Nudge | push, poke | discourage, dissuade |
| 28. Lurk | conceal, creep | exposed, reveal, obvious |
| 29. Implicitly | thoroughly, entirely | explicitly, openly |
| 30. Tepid | unenthusiastic, half-hearted | enthusiastic, ardent |
| 31. Incumbent | obligatory, officeholder | Aspirant, Layman |
| 32. Reconcile | harmonize, conciliate | alienate, disagree |
| 33. Reiterate | repeat, iterate, duplicate | elapse, conceal, dismiss |
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34. Overarching |
very important, urgent,
essential, all-important, top of mind |
insignificant, unimportant, trivial, frivolous |
| 35. Squarely | precisely, exactly | deceitful, indirectly |
| 36. Draconian | extreme, drastic | pliable, ductile |
| 37. Subvert | destabilize, unsettle | bolster, enhance |
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38. Mockery |
ridicule, derision, travesty, charade, farce, parody | praise, respect, gratitude |
| 39. Exempt | liberate, dispense | liable, enforce |
| 40. Stint | skimp, scant | exuberant, generous |
| 41. Retaliation | revenge, punishment | mercy, forgiveness |
| 42. Impunity | Exemption, Rescue, Salvation | Custody, Committal, Bonding |
| 43. Acrimonious | bitter, caustic | kind, agreeable |
| 44. Expediency | suitable, benefit, convenience | altruism |
| 45. Outrageously | Awfully, extravagantly | calmly, intact |
| 46. Repercussions | effect, outcome, by-product | causes |
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47. Deplorable |
disgraceful, shameful,
dishonourable, disreputable, discreditable |
admirable, happy, pleasing |
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48. Hound |
bother, trouble, annoy, badger | support, soothe, appease, alleviate |
| 49. Vandalise | demolish, ruin | improve |
| 50. Lacklustre | dull, uninspired, uninteresting | Bright, lively, revitalizing |
| 51. Specious | deceptive, apparent | valid, credible |
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52. Precarious |
hazardous, perilous, insecure | strong, secure, stable, certain, definite |
| 53. Brisk | quick, rapid, fast, swift, | sluggish, slow, quiet |
| speedy, fleet-footed | ||
| 54. Barely | hardly, scarcely, just | completely, easily |
| 55. Enshrine | embody, manifest | degrade, depreciate |
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56. Revelations |
declaration, exposures, disclosures | Concealment, hidings |
| 57. Stipulate | require, condition, promise | approachable, apply, appeal |
| 58. Cumbersome | awkward, clumsy | graceful, convenient |
| 59. Strapped | Penniless, poor, destitute | Prosperous, affluent |
| 60. Subdue | suppress, overcome, conquer | incite, agitate, liberate |
| 61. Spearhead | head, pioneer, forefront | backside |
| 62. Discourse | lecture, speech, sermon | silence, quiet, ignore |
| 63. Detractor | critic, disparager, | benefactor, ally, supporter |
| 64. Dissenter | Nonconformist, Protestant, | believer, conformer |
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65. Prognosticate |
forecast, predict, foretell, portend |
reminiscing,candid, approachable |
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66. Solvency |
capacity to pay, wealth, stability | bankruptcy, inabilities, failure |
| 67. Prudence | wisdom, judgement | rashness, insanity |
| 68. Fiasco | disappointment, mess | success, triumph |
| 69. Foreword | prologue, preamble | postscript |
| 70. Forbearance | Self-control, Abstinence | Impatience |
| 71. Spate | series, succession, run, cluster | shortage, paucity |
| 72. Entangle | intertwine, entwine | extricate, unravel |
| 73. Flux | motion, liquefy, melt | stability, permanence |
| 74. Converge | meet, intersect | separate, scatter |
| 75. Impulse | urge, instinct, drive | aversion, cajole |
| 76. Synergy | cooperation, teamwork, union | inactivity, inconsistency |
| 77. Backdrop | background, ground | foreground centre |
| 78. Imbroglio | confused/complicated situation;
difficulty/predicament. |
clear, simple |
| 79. Armistice | Concord, Pacification, Accord | Fight, Strife |
| 80. Crux | essence, puzzle, basis | exceptional, triviality |
| 81. Impasse | deadlock, standstill, stalemate | passage, journey, advance |
| 82. Pre-emptive | proactive, early | reactive, permissive |
| 83. Prevaricate | dodge, falsify | honest, candid |
| 84. Contentious | quarrelsome, combative | pacifist, friendly |
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85. Manifesto |
platform, programme,
declaration, proclamation, pronouncement |
concealment, entreat |
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86. Akin |
alike, identical | dissimilar, contradictory, inconsistent |
| 87. Hitherto | yet, so far, till date | currently, instantly, recently |
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88. Countenance |
sanction, permit, endorse, uphold | disapprove, forbid, hinder, interdict |
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89. Conciliatory |
propitiatory, appeasing, pacifying/peacemaking. | antagonistic, uncompromising |
| 90. Outrage | violence, uproar | calm, peaceful |
| 91. Clamour | Uproar, Outcry, Roar | Silence, Peace |
| 92. Imponderable | Elusive, less important | Assess able, see able, iconic |
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93. Impalpable |
immaterial, unbodied | tangible, palpable |
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94. Stature |
quality, prestige |
unimportance, insignificance, deflate |
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95. Anathema |
abhorrent, hateful, odious, repugnant, repellent, offensive | blessing, benediction, amnesty |
| 96. Elan | liveliness, gracefulness, | lethargy, apathy |
| 97. Sobering | serious, alerting | haphazard, fiery |
| 98. Unravelling | Resolve, solve | wonder, entangle |
| 99. Pragmatism | Realism, prudence | Foolishness, impracticality |
| 100. Sedition | incitement (to riot/rebellion),
agitation, provocation |
obedience, calm, peace,
submission |
| 101. Abate | moderate, decrease | aggravate, supplement |
| 102. Abject | despicable, servile | commendable, praiseworthy |
| 103. Abjure | forsake, renounce | approve, sanction |
| 104. Abortive | vain, unproductive | effectual productive |
| 105. Absolve | pardon, forgive | compel, accuse |
| 106. Accord | agreement, harmony | disagreement, discord |
| 107. Acrimony | harshness, bitterness | courtesy, benevolence |
| 108. Adamant | stubborn, inflexible | flexible, soft |
| 109. Adherent | follower, disciple | rival, adversary |
| 110. Adjunct | joined, added | separated, subtracted |
| 111. Admonish | counsel, reprove | approve, applaud |
| 112. Adversity | misfortune, calamity | prosperity, fortune |
| 113. Alien | foreigner, outsider | native, resident |
| 114. Allay | pacify, soothe | aggravate, excite |
| 115. Alleviate | abate, relieve | aggravate, enhance |
| 116. Allure | entice, fascinate | repulse, repel |
| 117. Amplify | enlarge, extend | lessen, contract |
| 118. Antipathy | hostility, aversion | admiration, fascination |
| 119. Apathy | unconcern, indifference | concern, care |
| 120. Arraign | charge, blame | exculpate, pardon |
| 121. Audacity | boldness, arrogance | mildness, cowardice |
| 122. Authentic | genuine, reliable | fictitious, unreal |
| 123. Awkward | clumsy, rough | clever, apt |
| 124. Axiom | maxim, truth | absurdity, blunder |
| 125. Baffle | frustrate, perplex | compose, facilitate |
| 126. Barbarous | uncivilized, savage | cultured, humane |
| 127. Benevolence | humanity, generosity | malevolence, inhumanity |
| 128. Bewitching | magical, fascinating | repulsive, repugnant |
| 129. Bleak | dismal, gloomy | bright pleasant |
| 130. Brittle | delicate, fragile | tough, enduring |
| 131. Bustle | haste, flurry | slowness, quiet |
| 132. Calamity | adversity, misfortune | happiness, fortune |
| 133. Callous | obdurate, unfeeling | compassionate, tender |
| 134. Calumny | defamation, aspersion | commendation, praise |
| 135. Capable | competent, able | incompetent, inept |
| 136. Captivate | charm, fascinate | disillusion, offend |
| 137. Captivity | imprisonment, confinement | freedom, liberty |
| 138. Cavity | depth, depression | elevation, projection |
| 139. Cease | terminate, desist | begin, originate |
| 140. Chaste | virtuous, pure | sullied, lustful |
| 141. Chastise | punish, admonish | cheer, encourage |
| 142. Compassion | kindness, sympathy | cruelty, barbarity |
| 143. Comprise | include, contain | reject, lack |
| 144. Concede | yield, permit | deny, reject |
| 145. Concur | approve, agree | differ, disagree |
| 146. Consent | agree, permit | object, disagree |
| 147. Consequence | effect, outcome | origin, start |
| 148. Consolidate | solidify, strengthen | separate, weaken |
| 149. Conspicuous | prominent, obvious | concealed, hidden |
| 150. Contempt | scorn, disregard | regard, praise |
| 151. Contradict | deny, oppose | approve, confirm |
| 152. Contrary | dissimilar, conflicting | similar, alike |
| 153. Dainty | elegant, delicate | clumsy, coarse |
| 154. Decay | collapse, decompose | flourish, progress |
| 155. Deceit | deception, artifice | veracity, sincerity |
| 156. Decipher | interpret, reveal | misinterpret, distort |
| 157. Dedicate | devote, consecrate | refuse, negate |
| 158. Defer | prolong, suspend | accelerate, expedite |
| 159. Defile | contaminate, pollute | purify, sanctity |
| 160. Defray | spend, pay | disclaim, repudiate |
| 161. Deliberate | cautious, intentional | rash, sudden |
| 162. Delicious | palatable, tasteful | distasteful, unsavoury |
| 163. Demolish | ruin, devastate | repair, construct |
| 164. Deprive | despoil, divest | restore, renew |
| 165. Deride | mock, taunt | inspire, encourage |
| 166. Despicable | worthless, shameless | worthy, decent |
| 167. Disdain | detest, despise | approve, praise |
| 168. Eccentric | strange, abnormal | natural, conventional |
| 169. Ecstasy | delight, exultation | despair, calamity, depression |
| 170. Efface | destroy, obliterate | retain, maintain |
| 171. Elevate | dignify, heighten | deprecate, denounce |
| 172. Eliminate | expel, oust | restore, accept |
| 173. Eloquence | expression, fluency | halting, stammering |
| 174. Encumbrance | hindrance, obstacle | incentive, stimulant |
| 175. Endeavour | undertake, aspire | cease, quit |
| 176. Enormous | colossal, mammoth | diminutive, negligible |
| 177. Epitome | precise, example | increment, expansion |
| 178. Equivocal | uncertain, hazy | obvious, lucid |
| 179. Eradicate | destroy, exterminate | secure, plant |
| 180. Esteem | respect, regard | ridicule, spurn |
| 181. Eternal | perpetual, endless | temporary, momentary |
| 182. Evade | avoid, elude | acknowledge, confront |
| 183. Evident | obvious, apparent | obscure, concealed |
| 184. Fabricate | construct, produce | destroy, dismantle |
| 185. Fallacy | delusion, mistake | veracity, truth |
| 186. Falter | stumble, demur | persist, endure |
| 187. Fanatical | narrow-minded, biased | liberal, tolerant |
| 188. Fantastic | fanciful, uncommon | ordinary, normal |
| 189. Feeble | weak, frail | strong, robust |
| 190. Ferocious | cruel, fierce | gentle, sympathetic |
| 191. Feud | strife, quarrel | fraternity, harmony |
| 192. Fleeting | transient, temporary | enduring, eternal |
| 193. Flimsy | trifling, transparent | firm, tenacious |
| 194. Fluctuate | deflect, vacillate | stabilise, resolve |
| 195. Forsake | desert, renounce | hold maintain |
| 196. Fragile | weak, infirm | enduring, tough | ||||
| 197. Frantic | violent, agitated | subdued, gentle | ||||
| 198. Frivolous | petty, worthless | solemn, significant | ||||
| 199. Frugality | economy, providence | lavishness, extravagance | ||||
| 200. Gloom | obscurity, darkness | delight, mirth | ||||
| 201. Glut | stuff, satiate | starve, abstain | ||||
| 202. Gorgeous | magnificent, dazzling | dull, unpretentious | ||||
| 203. Gracious | courteous, beneficent | rude, unforgiving | ||||
| 204. Grisly | disgusting, atrocious | pleasing, attractive | ||||
| 205. Grudge | hatred, aversion | benevolence, affection | ||||
| 206. Guile | cunning, deceit | honesty, frankness | ||||
| 207. Hamper | retard, prevent | promote, facilitate | ||||
| 208. Haphazard | random, unsorted | considered, arranged | ||||
| 209. Hapless | unfortunate, ill-fated | fortunate, lucky | ||||
| 210. Harass | irritate, molest | assist, comfort |
| 211. Haughty | arrogant, pompous | humble, submissive |
| 212. Hazard | Peril, danger | conviction, security |
| 213. Heretic | non-conformist, secularist | conformable, religious |
| 214. Hideous | frightful, shocking | attractive, alluring |
| 215. Hypocrisy | deception, affectation | sincerity, honesty |
| 216. Immaculate | unsullied, spotless | defiled, tarnished |
| 217. Immense | huge, enormous | puny, insignificant |
| 218. Immerse | submerge, involve | emerge, uncover |
| 219. Imminent | impending, brewing | distant, receding |
| 220. Immunity | prerogative, privilege | blame, censure |
| 221. Impair | diminish, deteriorate | restore, revive |
| 222. Impartial | just, unbiased | prejudiced, biased |
| 223. Impediment | hurdle, obstruction | assistance, concurrence |
| 224. Impious | irreligious, unholy | pious, devout |
| 225. Impute | attribute, ascribe | exculpate, support |
| 226. Inclination | disposition, affection | disinclination, indifference |
| 227. Incompetent | inefficient, unskilled | dexterous, skilled |
| 228. Incongruous | inappropriate, absurd | compatible, harmonious |
| 229. Inevitable | unavoidable, ascertained | unlikely, doubtful |
| 230. Infringe | violate, encroach | comply, concur |
| 231. Ingenuous | undisguised, naive | wily, crafty |
| 232. Insinuate | allude, hint | conceal, camouflage |
| 233. Insipid | tasteless, vapid | delicious, luscious |
| 234. Insolvent | indigent, destitute | wealthy, solvent |
| 235. Instil | inculcate, inject | eradicate, extract |
| 236. Intricate | tangled, | regulated, orderly |
| complicated | ||
| 237. Intrigue | scheme, conspiracy | candour, sincerity |
| 238. Intrinsic | genuine, fundamental | extraneous, incidental |
| 239. Invective | accusation, censure | approval, acclamation |
| 240. Invincible | unconquerable, impregnable | effeminate, languid |
| 241. Irrepressible | irresistible, unconfined | composed, hesitant |
| 242. Jaded | tired, exhausted | renewed, recreated |
| 243. Jejune | dull, boring | interesting, exciting |
| 244. Jovial | frolicsome, cheerful | solemn, morose |
| 245. Jubilant | rejoicing, triumphant | melancholy, depressing |
| 246. Judicious | thoughtful, prudent | irrational, foolish |
| 247. Just | honest, impartial | unequal, unfair |
| 248. Justify | defend, exculpate | impute, arraign |
| 249. Juvenile | young, tender | dotage, antiquated |
| 250. Keen | sharp, poignant | vapid, insipid |
| 251. Kindred | relation, species | unrelated, dissimilar |
| 252. Knave | dishonest, scoundrel | paragon, innocent |
| 253. Knell | death knell, last blow | reconstruction, rediscovery |
| 254. Knotty | complicated difficult | simple, manageable |
| 255. Lavish | abundant, excessive | scarce, deficient |
| 256. Lax | slack, careless | firm, reliable |
| 257. Lenient | compassionate, merciful | cruel, severe |
| 258. Liable | accountable, bound | unaccountable, apt to |
| 259. Liberal | magnanimous, generous | stingy, malicious |
| 260. Linger | loiter, prolong | hasten, quicken |
| 261. Listless | indifferent, inattentive | brisk, attentive |
| 262. Lucid | sound, rational | obscure, hidden |
| 263. Lunacy | delusion, insanity | normalcy, sanity |
| 264. Lure | attract, entice | repel, dissuade |
| 265. Luscious | palatable, delicious | unsavoury, tart |
| 266. Luxuriant | profuse, abundant | scanty, meagre |
| 267. Minute | diminutive, miniature | large, colossal |
| 268. Miraculous | marvellous, extraordinary | ordinary, trivial |
| 269. Mitigate | alleviate, relieve | augment, enhance |
| 270. Modest | humble, courteous | arrogant, pompous |
| 271. Molest | harass, tease | console, soothe |
| 272. Mollify | appease, assuage | irritate, infuriate |
| 273. Momentous | notable, eventful | trivial, insignificant |
| 274. Monotonous | irksome, tedious | varied, pleasant |
| 275. Munificent | liberal, hospitable | frugal, penurious |
| 276. Murky | dusky, dreary | bright shining |
| 277. Mutinous | recalcitrant, insurgent | submissive, faithful |
| 278. Mutual | joint, identical | separate, distinct |
| 279. Negligent | inattentive, careless | vigilant, careful |
| 280. Niggardly | miser, covetous | generous, profuse |
| 281. Nimble | prompt, brisk | sluggish, languid |
| 282. Nonchalant | indifferent, negligent | attentive, considerate |
| 283. Novice | tyro, beginner | veteran, ingenious |
| 284. Noxious | baneful, injurious | healing, profitable |
| 285. Nullify | cancel, annual | confirm, uphold |
| 286. Numerous | profuse, various | scarce, deficient |
| 287. Obstruct | impede, prevent | hasten, encourage |
| 288. Obvious | evident, apparent | obscure, ambiguous |
| 289. Occult | latent, ambiguous | intelligible, transparent |
| 290. Odious | malevolent, obnoxious | engaging, fascinating | ||
| 291. Offensive | abhorrent, arrogant | docile, compliant | ||
| 292. Offspring | descendant, sibling | ancestor, forefather | ||
| 293. Opaque | obscure, shady | transparent, bright | ||
| 294. Oracular | cryptic, vague | lucid, distinct | ||
| 295. Ordain | order, impose | revoke, abolish | ||
| 296. Ornamental | decorative, adorned | unseemly, plain | ||
| 297. Outbreak | eruption, insurrection | compliance, subjection | ||
| 298. Outrage | offence, maltreatment | praise, favour | ||
| 299. Overwhelm | triumph, subjugate | flounder, falter | ||
| 300. Pamper | flatter, indulge | deny, disparage | ||
| 301. Paramount | foremost, eminent | trivial, inferior | ||
| 302. Peerless | matchless, unrivalled | mediocre, commonplace | ||
| 303. Peevish | perverse, sullen | suave, amiable | ||
| 304. Pertness | flippancy, impudence | modesty, diffidence | ||
| 305. Perverse | petulant, obstinate | complacent, docile |
| 306. Placid | tranquil, calm | turbulent, hostile |
| 307. Pompous | haughty, arrogant | unpretentious, humble |
| 308. Precarious | doubtful, insecure | assured, undeniable |
| 309. Predicament | plight, dilemma | resolution, confidence |
| 310. Premature | precocious, untimely | belated, opportune |
| 311. Prodigious | vast, enormous | unimpressive, diminutive |
| 312. Prodigy | miracle, marvel | normal, average |
| 313. Profligate | dissolute, degenerate | virtuous, upright |
| 314. Profuse | lavish, abundant | scarce, scantly |
| 315. Proscribe | prohibit, exclude | solicit, include |
| 316. Protract | prolong, delay | abbreviate, curtail |
| 317. Provoke | inflame, incite | pacify, comfort |
| 318. Prudent | cautious, discreet | impetuous, unwise |
| 319. Quack | impostor, deceiver | upright, unfeigned |
| 320. Quaint | queer, strange | familiar, usual |
| 321. Quarantine | seclude, screen | befriend, socialize |
| 322. Quell | subdue, reduce | exacerbate, agitate |
| 323. Questionable | dubious, disputable | reliable, authentic |
| 324. Quibble | equivocate, prevaricate | unfeign, plain |
| 325. Ratify | consent, approve | deny, dissent |
| 326. Ravage | destroy, ruin | reconstruct, renovate |
| 327. Redeem | recover, liberate | conserve, lose |
| 328. Remnant | residue, piece | entire, whole |
| 329. Remonstrate | censure, protest | agree, loud |
| 330. Remorse | regret, penitence | ruthlessness, obduracy |
| 331. Remote | inaccessible, farther | adjoining, adjacent |
| 332. Rescind | annul, abrogate | delegate, permit |
| 333. Resentment | displeasure, wrath | content, cheer |
| 334. Retract | recant, withdraw | confirm, assert |
| 335. Reverence | respect, esteem | disrespect, affront |
| 336. Rout | vanquish, overthrow | succumb, withdraw |
| 337. Rustic | rural civilized | cultured, refined |
| 338. Ruthless | remorseless, inhumane | compassionate, lenient |
| 339. Sarcastic | ironical, derisive | courteous, gracious |
| 340. Saucy | impudent, insolent | modest, humble |
| 341. Scanty | scarce, insufficient | lavish, multitude |
| 342. Shabby | miserable, impoverished | prosperous, thriving |
| 343. Shrewd | cunning, crafty | simple, imbecile |
| 344. Slander | defame, malign | applaud, approve |
| 345. Sneer | mock, scorn | flatter, praise |
| 346. Solicit | entreat, implore | protest, oppose |
| 347. Sporadic | intermittent, scattered | incessant, frequent |
| 348. Squalid | dirty, filthy | tidy, attractive |
| 349. Stain | blemish, tarnish | honour, purify |
| 350. Stupor | lethargy, unconsciousness | sensibility, consciousness |
| 351. Subsequent | consequent, following | Preceding, Previous |
| 352. Substantial | considerable, solid | tenuous, fragile |
| 353. Subvert | demolish, sabotage | generate, organise |
| 354. Superficial | partial, shallow | profound, discerning |
| 355. Sycophant | parasite, flatterer | devoted, loyal |
| 356. Taboo | prohibit, ban | permit, consent |
| 357. Taciturn | reserved, silent | talkative, extrovert |
| 358. Tedious | wearisome, irksome | exhilarating, lively |
| 359. Temperate | cool, moderate | boisterous, violent |
| 360. Throng | assembly, crowd | dispersion, sparsity |
| 361. Timid | diffident, coward | bold, intrepid |
| 362. Tranquil | peaceful, composed | violent, furious |
| 363. Transient | temporal, transitory | lasting, enduring |
| 364. Trenchant | assertive, forceful | feeble, ambiguous |
| 365. Trivial | trifling, insignificant | significant veteran |
| 366. Tumultuous | violent, riotous | peaceful, harmonious |
| 367. Tyro | beginner, learner | proficient, veteran |
| 368. Umbrage | resentment, bitterness | sympathy, goodwill |
| 369. Uncouth | awkward, ungraceful | elegant, graceful |
| 370. Usurp | seize, wrest | restore, compensate |
| 371. Utterly | completely, entirely | deficiently, incompletely |
| 372. Vagrant | wanderer, roaming | steady, settled |
| 373. Valid | genuine, authentic | fallacious, deceptive |
| 374. Valour | bravery, prowess | fear, cowardice |
| 375. Vanity | conceit, pretension | modesty, humility |
| 376. Venerable | esteemed, honored | unworthy, immature |
| 377. Venom | poison, malevolence | antidote, benevolent |
| 378. Veteran | ingenious, experienced | novice, tyro |
| 379. Vicious | corrupt, obnoxious | noble, virtuous |
| 380. Vigilant | cautious, alert | careless, negligent |
| 381. Volatile | light, changing | heavy, ponderous |
| 382. Vouch | confirm, consent | repudiate, prohibit |
| 383. Vulgar | inelegant, offensive | elegant, civil |
| 384. Waive | relinquish, remove | impose, clamp |
| 385. Wan | pale, faded | bright, healthy |
| 386. Wane | decline, dwindle | ameliorate, rise |
| 387. Wary | cautious, | heedless, negligent |
| circumspect | ||
| 388. Wed | marry, combine | divorce, separate |
| 389. Wicked | vicious, immoral | virtuous, noble |
| 390. Wield | use, employ | forgo, avoid |
| 391. Wilt | wither, perish | revive, bloom |
| 392. Yearn | languish, crave | content, satisfy |
| 393. Yell | shout, shriek | whisper, muted |
| 394. Yield | surrender, abdicate | resist, protest |
| 395. Yoke | connect, harness | liberate, release |
| 396. Zeal | eagerness, fervour | apathy, lethargy |
| 397. Zenith | summit, apex | nadir, base |
| 398. Zest | delight, enthusiasm | disgust, passive |
| 399. Zig-zag | oblique, wayward | straight, unbent |
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400. Reprehensible |
deplorable, disgraceful, discreditable, disreputable | creditable, praiseworthy, good |
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401. Persecute |
oppress, abuse, intimidate,
pester |
comfort, appease, soothe |
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402. Desist |
abstain, refrain, forbear |
continue, endure |
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403. Precarious |
hazardous, perilous, insecure |
strong, secure |
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404. Cognisance |
observance, realization | unconsciousness |
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405. Emanate |
emerge, flow, pour, proceed, | absorbs, terminates |
| 406. Beset | surround, encompass | defend |
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407. Trifle |
bagatelle, inessential, nothing,
dabble |
scrutinize, significance, hasten |
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408. Circumvent |
evade, avoid, dodge |
confront, provide |
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409. Immanence |
built-in, inborn, constitutive,
essential |
Acquired, exterior |
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410. Envisage |
imagine, visualize, conceive | unseen, undesirable |
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411. Scarcely |
hardly, barely, rarely |
frequently, adequately |
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412. Purview |
range, reach |
constriction, domain |
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413. Awry |
misshapen, wrong, badly, faulty | straight, altogether, accurate |
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414. Frantic |
panic-stricken, panic-struck,
berserk/distraught. |
Calm, peaceful, composed |
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415. Reminiscent |
evocative, redolent | forgetful, oblivious |
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416. Enmity |
animosity, antagonism, friction, antipathY |
helpfulness, affection, benevolence |
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417. Extraneous |
irrelevant, immaterial, extrinsic | appropriate, pertinent |
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418. Genesis |
Origin, Beginning, Start | End, Conclusion |
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419. Botch |
bungled, marred, blundered | illegal, invalid |
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420. Garner |
amass, accumulate | spread, dissipate |
| 421. Contention | conflict, dispute | affection, peace, friendship |
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422. Sterling |
superlative, exceptional, admirable |
inferior, ordinary |
| 423. Bullish | optimistic, hopeful, buoyant | pessimistic, gloomy |
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424. Turbulent |
disorderly, violent, stormy | peaceful, tranquil |
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425. Fiddling |
insignificant, unimportant,
inconsequential, inconsiderable |
important,significant |
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426. Fraught |
anxious, diligent | devoid, calm |
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427. Stagger |
stumble, surprise, shocked |
comfort, relax |
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428. Invincibility |
indomitability, invulnerability | vulnerability |
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429. Apprehension |
dread, fear, anxiety, worry | confidence, calmness, ease |
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430. Tapering |
narrowing, decreasing, contraction |
widening, expanding |
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431. Propensity |
tendency, inclination, proneness, susceptibility |
disinclination, dislike |
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432. Thwart |
hinder, impede, obstruct |
aid, encourage |
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433. Apathy |
indifference, unconcern, unresponsiveness |
interest, sympathy |
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434. Damning |
condemnatory, damnatory,
denunciation |
promising, blessing |
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435. Bestow |
give, grant, present |
deprive, take refuse |
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436. Inadequacy |
incompetence, insufficiency | skill set, plethora |
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437. Despotic |
dictatorial, autocratic, arbitrary |
democratic, republican |
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438. Dissent |
conflict, disagree | ascent, approve |
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439. Scuttle |
hasten, wreck | decelerate, resume |
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440. Repression |
control, oppression, suppression, inhibition |
liberty, permission |
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441. Underwhelm |
unenthusiastic, ordinary, disillusion |
heart touching, tremendous |
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442. Abode |
home, residence, dwelling, habitation |
public, homelessness |
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443. Itinerant |
wandering, vagabond, nomadic, vagrant | settled, permanent, stationary |
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444. Sanctity |
sacredness, divinity | vileness, impureness |
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445. Plausible |
believable, reasonable, credible |
unlikely, unbelievable |
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446. Allay |
reduce, decrease, lessen |
provoke, intensify |
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447. Redact |
edit, rewrite, correct, rectify | ignite, lighten, decontaminate |
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448. Agnostic |
faithless, sceptic, dubious, unbelieving |
believer, devout |
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449. Impunity |
Exemption, Rescue, Salvation |
Custody, Committal |
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450. Deterrence |
obstruction, prevention, hindrance |
motivator, incentive |
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451. Pardon |
forgive, excuse |
repay, revenge |
| 452. Inept | Unskilful, unskilled, inexpert | Skillful |
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453. Bland |
calm, balmy, dull, boring, tasteless |
distinctive, sharp, harsh, rich |
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454. Mystify |
puzzle, baffle, confuse,
confound, bemuse, obfuscate |
interpret, clarify, explain, enlighten |
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455. Arbitrary |
irrational, inconsistent, freakish | reasonable, circumspect, objective |
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456. Purport |
implication, significance | hide |
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457. Ratify |
approve, confirm, sanction | abolish |
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458. Accord |
agreement, harmony, concord | discord, squabble |
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459. Erratic |
capricious, inconstant | consistent, unchanging |
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460. Exceptional |
triviality | essence, puzzle, basis |
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461. Impasse |
deadlock, standstill, stalemate |
passage, journey |
| 462. Eminent | Famous, celebrated, distinguished | Unimportant, unknown |
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463. Agony |
curb, demolish |
nourishment, support, maintenance, upkeep |
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464. Reprimand |
censure, criticize, castigate, attack |
admire, applaud , praise |
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465. Transient |
Transitory, temporary |
permanent |
| 466. Affinity | warm welcome | deadlock, stalemate, impasse |
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467. Prudent |
convenient, advantageous | useless, inappropriate |
| 468. Covetous | Possessive, selfish, jealous, envious | Satisfied, kind |
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469. Ascent |
Approve, climb |
Descent, conflict |
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470. Revel |
carouse, frolic, celebrate, rejoice, delight |
rieve, dislike |
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471. Patriarch |
master, chief, superior |
matriarch, offspring |
| 472. Fissure | split, crack, break | closing, cure |
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473. Futile |
useless, unavailing, ineffective,
fruitless |
useful |
| 474. Rapporteur | draftsman, protractor, | desolater |
| reporter, authoress | ||
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475. Defendant |
accused, suspect, litigant |
complainant, accuser |
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476. Levy |
tax, duty, tariff, toll, charge | demote, displace, disapprove, slash |
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477. Restitution |
return, amends, restoration |
damage, abduction |
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478. Conjugal |
matrimonial, spousal, nuptial,
marital |
bachelor, unmarried, single |
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479. Diverting |
amusing, entertaining, fun |
boring, jejune |
| 480. Dilemma | problem, difficulty, difficulty, | solution, answer |
| trouble | ||
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481. Confer |
accord, bestow | deprive, disclaim |
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482. Unimpeachable |
irreproachable, blameless, faultless, decent | blameworthy, guilty, foul, blamable, culpable |
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483. Jingoism |
chauvinism, extreme nationalism, flag-waving |
internationalism, unbias |
| 484. Chicanery | trickery, duplicity, deception | honesty, truthfulness |
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485. Eschew |
shun, avoid, evade |
embrace, pursue |
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486. Amenable |
complaint, manageable, controllable | stubborn, defiant |
| 487. Expeditionary | legionary, travelling | civilian |
| 488. Castigate | punish, reprimand, scold | celebrate, praise |
| 489. Queer | odd, strange, peculiar | normal, common |
| 490. Tantalizing | tempting, alluring, appealing | boring, jejune |
| 491. Condign | deserved, just, rightful, due | undeserved, undue |
| 492. Miraculous | marvellous, extraordinary | ordinary, trivial |
| 493. Mitigate | alleviate, relieve | augment, enhance |
| 494. Modest | humble, courteous | arrogant, pompous |
| 495. Concede | yield, permit | deny, reject |
| 496. Concur | approve, agree | differ, disagree |
| 497. Consent | agree, permit | object, disagree |
| 498. Consequence | effect, outcome | origin, start |
| 499. Consolidate | solidify, strengthen | separate, weaken |
| 500. Conspicuous | prominent, obvious | concealed, hidden |