1. abbreviate uh BREEV ee ate to shorten, to diminish
,<<abbreviateu shorten, abridge, curtail, retrench
Synonyms >> Antonym >> protract
Due to his abbreviated stay, we did not really get to know him.
abbreviated, abbreviation, abbreviator, abbreviature
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2. abnegate AB nuh gayt to surrender or to relinquish (a right, belief, or idea)
,<<abnegateAB forgo
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to admit, to accept
He asked the committee to abnegate its right to rule on the issue.
abnegated, abnegating, abnegates, abnegation, abnegator
Derivatives >>
3. abrogate AB ruh gayt to abolish, to do away with
,<<abrogateAB annul, invalidate, negate, nullify
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to establish
The king abrogated the law passed by the parliament.
abrogable, abrogation, abrogative, abrogator, abrogated, abrogating
Derivatives >>
4. abstracted ab STRAK ted removed in thought from the immediate situation, lost in one's own mind
Synonyms >> Antonym >> attentive
The child, thinking of Christmas, had an abstracted look on his face.
abstractedly, abstractedness
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5. accent AK sent to stress, to give prominence to; emphasize
Synonyms >> Antonym >> avoid emphasizing
In the job interview, I accented my experience.
accentor, accents, accented, accenting, accentual, accentuate, accentuation
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6. accord uh KORD agreement, state of harmony
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disharmony; disagreement
We are in accord concerning the method of handling this problem.
accordable, accorder, accordance, accordant
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7. acerbic uh SER bic sour or bitter in mood or tone
,<<acerbicuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> kindly
His cold sarcasm demonstrated his acerbic attitude.
acerbity
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8. acquiesce AK wee es to give in, to comply
,<<acquiesceA accede, agree, assent, consent, subscribe
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to object; to disagree
I was so desperate that I had to acquiesce to his demands.
acquiescence, acquiescent, acquiescingly, acquiescently
Derivatives >>
9. adherent ad HEER unt a follower of something such as a leader, party, philosophy, or profession
,<<adherentad disciple, follower, partisan
Synonyms >> Antonym >> dissenter
He is an adherent of the Democratic party.
adhere, adherer, adherence, adherently
Derivatives >>
10. adjunct AD junkt something joined or added to a thing but not necessarily a part of it
,<<adjunctAD
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
An adjunct professor is one who is associated with a college faculty only in a temporary or auxiliary manner.
adjunctive, adjunctively
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11. adroit uh DROW it skillful, adept
,<<adroituh clever, cunning, deft, dexterous, ingenious, ingenuity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> inept
The magician was especially adroit in making the lion disappear.
adroitly, adroitness
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12. aesthetic uhs THEH tic relating or pertaining to a sense of beauty or art
,<<aestheticuhs
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
He is considered to have aesthetic tastes because he loves beauty and the arts.
aesthete, aesthetical, aesthetically, aesthetician, aestheticism, aesthetics
Derivatives >>
13. alacrity uh LAK ruh tee prompt and cheerful response
,<<alacrityuh celerity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> indolence
I accepted his invitation to the prom with alacrity.
alacritous
Derivatives >>
14. alloy AL oh ee a substance that is a mixture of metals
,<<alloyAL>>
Synonyms oh Antonym >>
This alloy is less expensive than pure gold since it is composed of a mixture of metals.
alloyed, alloying, alloyage
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15. allusion uh LOO shun implied or indirect reference; hinting at
,<<allusionuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Her allusion to the literary figure made the point she wanted.
allusions, allude, alluded
Derivatives >>
16. ambiguous am BIG yew us having more than one meaning; unclear, uncertain
,<<ambiguousa cryptic, enigmatic, equivocal, obscure
Synonyms >> Antonym >> clear; certain
Finding an ambiguous test question is frustrating, since more than one answer could be correct.
ambiguity, ambiguously, ambiguousness
Derivatives >>
17. analogous uh NAHL uh gus alike or similar in certain respects that permits one to draw an analogy
like
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unrelated
The wings of a bird and those of an airplane are analogous.
analogously, analogize, analogy
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18. anchor ANG kur to secure firmly
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to release from restraint
Anchor the boat to the dock.
anchored, anchoring, anchors
Derivatives >>
19. animosity an uh MAH suh tee harsh feelings, enmity, resentment, hatred
,<<animosityan animus, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hostility, rancor
Synonyms >> Antonym >> love
I have a lot of animosity for him, since he attempted to steal my girlfriend.
animus
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20. antecedent an tuh SEE dunt preceding a cause
,<<antecedenta
Synonyms >> Antonym >> following; later
The argument between the two men was antecedent to the fight which followed.
antecedence, antecedency, antecede, antecedently
Derivatives >>
21. antipathy an TIP uh thee a dislike, distaste, or enmity
,<<antipathyan animosity, animus, antagonism, hostility, rancor
Synonyms >> Antonym >> propensity; amity
The woman's obvious antipathy toward snakes surfaced when she came into contact with the slithering reptile.
antipathetic, antipathic, anthipathist, antipathize, antipathies
Derivatives >>
22. antiquity an TIK wuh tee the quality of being ancient; ancient times
,<<antiquityan
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Many scholars spend years studying the records left from antiquity.
antiquities, antiquitarian
Derivatives >>
23. appreciate uh PREE she ate to increase in value
,<<appreciateu
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to decrease in value
My home has appreciated in value by $10,000.
appreciation, appreciator, appreciated, appreciating, appreciative, appreciatively, appreciativeness, appriciatory
Derivatives >>
24. apprehend a pre HEND to seize, arrest, take into custody; to understand; become aware of
Synonyms >> Antonym >> turn loose
Fortunately the police apprehended the man who stole my television.
apprehender, apprehensible, apprehensibility, apprehension
Derivatives >>
25. approbation ap row BAY shun official approval, praise, commendation
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disapprobation, disapproval
We initiated the attack with the approbation of the general.
approbate, approbated, approbating, approbative, approbatory, approbativeness
Derivatives >>
26. arduous AR jew us very difficult to accomplish or to achieve, very demanding (task)
,<<arduousAR
Synonyms >> Antonym >> easy; not difficult
Training to be a gymnast is an arduous activity.
arduously, arduousness
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27. arid AIR id very dry
,<<aridAIR
Synonyms >> Antonym >> moist
The desert is an arid place.
aridity, aridness, aridly
Derivatives >>
28. articulate are TIK yuh late to speak distinctly; expressing oneself clearly
,<<articulatear
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to speak indistinctly; to mumble
An announcer must be articulate. A good politician must be able to articulate his views.
articulated, articulating, articulation, articulateness, articulative, articulately, articulator
Derivatives >>
29. ascendancy uh SIN dun see domination; growing power
,<<ascendancy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> decline
The United States would not patiently submit to the ascendancy of Hitler.
ascendance, ascend, ascendant, ascension, ascending, ascended
Derivatives >>
30. ascetic uh SET ik one who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury
,<<asceticuh austere, severe, stern
Synonyms >> Antonym >> sensual
The rich playboy could not understand the ascetic life led by the monk.
ascetical, asceticism, ascetically
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31. astute uh STOOT shrewd, perspicacious, perceptive
sagacious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> undiscerning
One must be astute to do a geometry proof.
astutely, astuteness
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32. audacity aw DAS uh tee excessive boldness, rashness, daring
cheek, chutzpah, effrontery, gall, hardihood, temerity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> meekness
I was surprised that he had the audacity to approach the Queen.
audacious, audaciousness, audaciously
Derivatives >>
33. augment awg MENT to make greater or to supplement
,<<augmentaw
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to diminish
We must try to augment our savings this year.
augmentable, augmenter, augmentation, augmentative, augmented
Derivatives >>
34. augury AW gyuh ree an omen or prophecy
,<<auguryAW
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Several auguries were revealed to Caesar before his death.
augur, auguries, augured
Derivatives >>
35. auspicious aw SPISH us favorable
,<<auspiciousa propitious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> ill-omened
Making an "A" on the first test was an auspicious way to begin the year.
auspiciously, auspiciousness
Derivatives >>
36. austere aw STEER strict, stern; unadorned, ascetic
,<<austereaw severe
Synonyms >> Antonym >> indulgent
Pioneers usually led an austere existence.
austereness, austerely, austerity
Derivatives >>
37. avarice AV uh ris greed for wealth
,<<avariceAV cupidity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> generosity
Avarice and gluttony are two vices that can destroy lives.
avaricious, avariciously, avariciousness
Derivatives >>
38. baleful BALE ful destructive, deadly
malign, sinister
Synonyms >> Antonym >> benign
War is a baleful experience for many.
bale, balefully, balefulness
Derivatives >>
39. balm BALLM a soothing substance or one that gives relief
Synonyms >> Antonym >> irritant
The balm caused the pain of the sunburn to subside and then to diminish.
balmily, balminess, balmy, balms, balmed, balming
Derivatives >>
40. breadth BREDTH the width of something, comprehensive quality
,<<breadthBR
Synonyms >> Antonym >> narrowness
The breadth of his knowledge about art is amazing.
breadths, breadthen, breadthened, breadthening
Derivatives >>
41. bulwark BOOL wark a strong defense or something that defends
,<<bulwarkBO
Synonyms >> Antonym >> weakness
Nuclear arms are our bulwark against invasion.
bulwarks
Derivatives >>
42. buoyant BOY unt capable of floating; cheerful
,<<buoyantBO
Synonyms >> Antonym >> likely to sink
Because the log was buoyant, it stayed afloat. The girl's buoyant spirit made her pleasant company.
buoyancy, buoyance, buoyantly, buoyantness, buoy
Derivatives >>
43. calamity kuh LAM uh tee a serious event causing distress or misfortune
,<<calamitykuh cataclysm, catastrophe
Synonyms >> Antonym >> good fortune
The earthquake in Mexico was a calamity.
calamitous, calamitously, calamitousness
Derivatives >>
44. cant KANT secret jargon or slang
,<<cantKANTc
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The rites of the Masons are characterized by their cant.
cants, canted, canting
Derivatives >>
45. capricious kuh PRISH us changing suddenly, fickle
inconstant, mercurial, unstable
Synonyms >> Antonym >> stable
Her capricious moods are difficult to anticipate.
caprice, capriciously, capriciousness
Derivatives >>
46. castigate KAS tuh gate to punish or to subdue by punishment; to criticize with drastic severity
punish, chastise
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to salute
The psychologist suggested that the father might begin to castigate his unruly son for his belligerent behavior.
castigated, castigating, castigates, castigation, castigator, castigatory
Derivatives >>
47. caustic KAW stik sarcastically biting, acrid
,<<causticKA mordant, scathing
Synonyms >> Antonym >> kind; gentle
Critics are known for their caustic remarks about movies that they do not like.
caustically, causticity
Derivatives >>
48. celerity suh LER uh tee quickness (usually in accomplishing a task)
,<<celeritysuh alacrity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> slowness
Teachers like students who act with celerity in completing assignments.
celeritous, celerities
Derivatives >>
49. cite SITE to quote an authority
,<<citeSITEcite
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to allude to
The lawyer cited many precedents in supporting his case.
cited, citing, citable, citeable
Derivatives >>
50. clandestine klan DES tin secret
,<<clandestinek covert, furtive, stealthy, surreptitious, underhanded
Synonyms >> Antonym >> open; obvious
The C.I.A. is involved in clandestine activities.
clandestinely, clandestineness
Derivatives >>
51. clemency KLEM un see leniency
,<<clemencyK
Synonyms >> Antonym >> harshness
Governors are usually allowed to grant clemency to deserving prisoners.
clemencies, clement, clemently
Derivatives >>
52. colloquial kuh LOW kwee ul informal (speech)
Synonyms >> Antonym >> formal
Term papers are not to contain colloquial expressions.
colloquially, colloquy
Derivatives >>
53. combustible kum BUS tuh bul capable of burning
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unable to burn
One needs to be careful when cleaning with combustible liquids.
combustibility, combustibleness, combustibly, combustive
Derivatives >>
54. commensurate kuh MEN sur it equal
,<<commensur
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disproportionate; unequal
I hope that I get a reward that is commensurate with what I have found.
commensurately, commensuration, commensurable, commensurability, commensurably
Derivatives >>
55. compliance kum PLY uns a yielding; acquiescence
,<<compliance
Synonyms >> Antonym >> rebellion
We intend to be in full compliance with the court order.
compliant, compliantly, compliancy, compliable, compliableness, compliably
Derivatives >>
56. conceit kun SEET excessively high opinion of one's own worth or ability
,<<conceitkun
Synonyms >> Antonym >> humility
The conceited girl suddenly found herself with no friends.
conceited, conceitedly
Derivatives >>
57. confound kon FOUND to cause one to become confused
,<<confoundko
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to distinguish between
I am confounded by the tax forms of the IRS.
confounded, confoundedly, confounding, confounds
Derivatives >>
58. conjecture kun JEK chur an inference or conclusion drawn or deduced by surmise or guesswork
,<<conjecturek supposition, surmise, guess
Synonyms >> Antonym >> verified statement
The theory that the scientist offered was only a matter of conjecture.
conject, conjector, conjectural, conjecturally, conjectured, conjecturing, conjecturer
Derivatives >>
59. conspicuous kun SPIK yoo us obvious, noticeable, attracting attention
prominent, remarkable, salient, striking
Synonyms >> Antonym >> veiled; hidden
The wife of the president was conspicuous by her absence.
conspicuity, conspicuously, conspicuousness
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60. contempt kun TEMPT scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
despicableness, pitiableness, scurviness
Synonyms >> Antonym >> respect
The man treated the gossiping woman with contempt; talking about other people was beneath his dignity.
contemptible, contemptuous
Derivatives >>
61. contentious kun TEN shus quarrelsome, stirring controversy
,<<contentious bellicose, belligerent, pugnacious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> congenial; harmonious
My contentious child will not listen to any form of reason.
contentiously, contentiousness, contention
Derivatives >>
62. contest kun TEST to compete, to attempt to disprove
,<<contestkun
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to accept without dispute
I contest your statement about his lack of courage.
contested, contesting, contests
Derivatives >>
63. conventional kun VEN shun ul customary, standard established behavior
,<<conventiona
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unorthodox
In some places it is conventional for families to arrange marriages for their children.
conventionalism, conventionalist, conventionality, conventionalization, conventionally
Derivatives >>
64. converge kun VERJ to move together
,<<convergeku
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to move apart
The cars converged at the intersection at the same time and crashed.
converged, converging, convergence, convergency, convergent
Derivatives >>
65. corpulence KOR pyuh luns state of being very fat
,<<corpulence obesity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> emaciation
Overeating will lead to corpulence.
corpulent, corpulently
Derivatives >>
66. corroboration kuh rob uh RAY shun confirmation
authentication, substantiation, validation, verification
Synonyms >> Antonym >> refutation
Fortunately, I had some corroboration for my whereabouts on the night of the crime.
corroborate, corroborated, corroborating, corroboratory, corroboratively, corroborator
Derivatives >>
67. credulous KREJ uh lus believing on slight evidence, gullible
Synonyms >> Antonym >> suspicious
Because the lady's horoscope said that she should stay inside, the credulous woman did not go to work.
credulously, credulousness, credulity
Derivatives >>
68. cumbersome KUM bur sum difficult to handle, unwieldy
,<<cumbersom cumbrous, ponderous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> easily handled
Carrying all of these books is a cumbersome task.
cumbersomely, cumbersomeness, cumbrous, cumbrously, cumbrousness
Derivatives >>
69. cynical SIN uh kul given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief
,<<cynicalSIN misanthropic, pessimistic, misogynic
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Some people are so cynical they sneer at everything that would make life worthwhile.
cynic, cynically, cynicism
Derivatives >>
70. dearth DERTH a lack, a scarcity
,<<dearthDER paucity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> adequate supply
The dearth of water in the arid country led to numerous deaths.
dearths
Derivatives >>
71. decorum deh KOR um appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior
,<<decorumdeh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> impropriety
The students' decorum at the dance was excellent.
decorous, decorously, decorousness
Derivatives >>
72. deference DEF ur uns courteous going along with the opinions or wishes of another
,<<deferenceD homage, reverence, respect
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disrespect
In deference to your wishes, I will not see him again.
deferential, deferentially, deferentiality
Derivatives >>
73. demur deh MUR to hesitate, to delay, to object
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to proceed, to agree, to accede
To demur at this time might cause the whole operation to be destroyed.
demurred, demurring
Derivatives >>
74. depravity deh PRAV eh tee moral corruption, a wicked or perverse act
abasement, corruption, debasement, debauchery, perversion, Antonym >> noble behavior
Synonyms >>
vitiation
The depravity of his behavior shocked everyone.
deprave, depraver, depravement, depraved
Derivatives >>
75. deprecate DEP ruh kate to disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval
,<<deprecateD
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to endorse
Do not deprecate her act unless you fully understand her situation.
depracating, deprecatingly, deprecative, deprecatively, deprecatory, deprecated, deprecating
Derivatives >>
76. derivative deh RIV uh tiv something that comes from another thing
,<<derivativede
Synonyms >> Antonym >> original
The word "denotative" is a derivative of the word "denote."
derive, derivable, derivability, derivate, derivately, derivational, derivationist, derivatist
Derivatives >>
77. despairing deh SPARE ing hopeless, despondent, discouraged
,<<despairingd
Synonyms >> Antonym >> hopeful
The woman's despairing tears touched the hearts of many.
despair, despaired, despairful, despairfully, despairingly, despairingness
Derivatives >>
78. dexterous DEK struss skillful and active with the hands; manually adroit and skillful
,<<dexterousD deft, handy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> clumsy
The machine shop advertised for a dexterous worker.
dexterity, dexterously, dexterousness, dextral
Derivatives >>
79. din DEN loud and discordant noises, cacophony
,<<dinDENdin
Synonyms >> Antonym >> euphony
The din in the senate was so great that I could not hear the speaker.
dins, dinned, dinning
Derivatives >>
80. discern deh SURN to differentiate between two or more things
Antonym >> to ignore; to be oblivious; to
Synonyms >>
confuse
Because of the fog, I was barely able to discern the landing strip.
discerner, discernible, discernable, discernibleness, discernibly, discernably, discerningly, discernment
Derivatives >>
81. disconcerting dis kun SUR ting upsetting, frustrating
Synonyms >> Antonym >> refreshing; calming
That he has not responded to the medicine is disconcerting.
Derivatives >> disconcert, disconcerted, disconcertedness, disconcerting, disconcertingly, disconcertingness, disconcertment
82. disdain dis DANE intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy
,<<disdaindis (to be) arrogant, haughty, high-handed, insolent, lordly,
Synonyms >> Antonym >> favor, admiration; to love
supercilious
Never having had to do manual labor, he disdained the idea of becoming a cotton picker.
disdained, disdaining, disdainer, disdainful, disdainfully, disdainfulness
Derivatives >>
83. disillusioned dis uh LOO shund disenchanted
,<<disillusioned
Synonyms >> Antonym >> enchanted
The disillusioned people too quickly believed the words of their leader.
disillusion, disillusionize, disillusionment, disillusive, disillusioning
Derivatives >>
84. dispatch deh SPATCH to send away with promptness or speed; speed, quickness
,<<dispatchdeh haste, expediency
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to delay; slowness, inefficiency
The officer dispatched his troops to the scene of conflict.
dispatched, dispatching, dispatches
Derivatives >>
85. divination div uh NAY shun foretelling the future by means of magic
,<<divinationdi
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The prophet was known for his accuracy in divination.
divinator, divinatory, divine, divination, divined
Derivatives >>
86. docile DOS ul easily managed, obedient, passive
,<<docileDOS amenable, tractable
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unruly; unmanageable
The dog was docile until the doorbell rang.
docible, docibility, docilely, docility
Derivatives >>
87. dogma DOG muh a system of beliefs or principles
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The foreigner was anxious to learn the dogma of the church since he had never been exposed to it.
dogmatic
Derivatives >>
88. drawl DRAWL to speak slowly with long drawn-out vowels
Synonyms >> Antonym >> speak rapidly
Many people in the South speak with a drawl.
drawling, drawlingly, drawly, drawls
Derivatives >>
89. dubious DOO be us doubtful; not clear
,<<dubiousDO
Synonyms >> Antonym >> distinct, doubtless, assured
Since he had not read the document, he was a little dubious about signing his name to it.
dubiously, dubiousness, dubitable, dubitancy, dubitate, dubitation, dubitative, dubiety
Derivatives >>
90. efface eh FASE to erase, to wear away
,<<effaceeh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to make conspicuous
The date on the coin has been effaced.
effaceable, effacement, effacer
Derivatives >>
91. elicit eh LIS it to bring out a response, to evoke
,<<eliciteh >>
Synonyms LIS educe, extort, extract Antonym >> to inhibit
I would like to elicit your participation in the blood drive.
elicitable, elicitate, elicitation
Derivatives >>
92. elucidate eh LOO seh date to make clear, to explain
,<<elucidateeh explicate, expound
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to confuse
I will try to elucidate some of the important changes in the tax code.
elucidation, elucidative, elucidatory, elucidator
Derivatives >>
93. endow en DOW to provide with income or property, to supply with a talent or quality
,<<endowen
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
I plan to endow a million dollars to my former college.
endowment, endowed
Derivatives >>
94. enervation en er VAY shun weakness
emasculation
Synonyms >> Antonym >> strength
A poor diet will cause enervation.
enervate, enervated, enervator
Derivatives >>
95. engender en JEN der to cause, to produce, to create
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to squelch
His angry words engendered strife in his relationship with his wife.
engendered, engenderer, engenders, engendering
Derivatives >>
96. enigmatic en ig MAT ik mysterious, inexplicable, puzzling
,<<enigmaticen abstruse, ambiguous, cryptic, equivocal, obscure, recondite Antonym >> clear
Synonyms >>
The disappearance of Amelia Earhart is an enigma to this day.
enigma, enigmatical, enigmatically, enigmatize
Derivatives >>
97. enmity EN muh tee absolute hatred
,<<enmityEN animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, hostility, rancor
Synonyms >> Antonym >> love; admiration
I have a lot of enmity for people who provide illegal drugs to children.
enmities
Derivatives >>
98. epithet EP uh thet a term or phrase describing or characterizing
,<<epithetEP
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The "sultan of swat" is an epithet describing Babe Ruth.
epithetic, epithetical, epithetize
Derivatives >>
99. equivocal eh KWIV uh kul ambiguous (usually intended to mislead)
,<<equivocaleh abstruse, ambiguous, cryptic, enigmatic, obscure, recondite Antonym >> clear; straightforward
Synonyms >>
His speech was difficult to understand because of all his equivocal statements.
equivocacy, equivocality, equivocally, equivocalness, equivocate, equivocation, equivocator, equivocity
Derivatives >>
100. evanescent ev uh NES unt fleeting; impermanent
,<<evanescente ephemeral, fugitive, transient, transitory
Synonyms >> Antonym >> permanent
The evanescent sounds of applause are not what keeps the artist performing.
evanescence, evanesce, evanescently
Derivatives >>
101. evocative eh VOK uh tiv calling forth, calling to mind
Synonyms >> Antonym >> forgetful
The play was evocative in that it made me recall my youth.
evocatively, evocativeness, evocatory, evocator, evocation, evoke
Derivatives >>
102. fatalistic fate uh LIS tik belief that events are predetermined and cannot be altered
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Giving up because you believe you're doomed to failure is a fatalistic attitude.
fatalist, fatalism, fatalistically
Derivatives >>
103. fervid FUR vid ardent, burning, impassioned
,<<fervidFUR fervent, passionate, perfervid
Synonyms >> Antonym >> indifferent
The evangelist is a fervid crusader against sin.
fervidity, fervidly, fervidness
Derivatives >>
104. finesse feh NESS delicate skill
,<<finessefeh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> clumsiness
A successful diplomat must have finesse when dealing with representatives of other countries.
finessed, finessing
Derivatives >>
105. foment foe MENT to instigate, to stir up, to promote the growth of
,<<fomentfoe abet, incite, instigate
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to calm; to sedate
The raid on the armory was an attempt to foment revolution.
fomentation, fomenter, foments, fomenting, fomented
Derivatives >>
106. forbearance fore BARE uns patience, lenience
,<<forbearance
Synonyms >> Antonym >> impatience
Because he is so young, we must have forbearance in dealing with him.
forbear, forbearant, forbearer, forbearing, forbearingly, forbearingness, forbore
Derivatives >>
107. foremost FORE most first in rank, time, place, or position
,<<foremostFO
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lowest in rank
Learning these vocabulary words is foremost in importance.
foremostly
Derivatives >>
108. fraudulent FRAW due lunt deceitful; portrayed as genuine but is really an imposter
Synonyms >> Antonym >> genuine
The lawyer used the fraudulent document as evidence of fraud.
fraud, fraudful, fraudulence, fradulently, fraudulentness
Derivatives >>
109. garnish GAR nish to decorate
adorn, deck, embellish, ornament
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to remove decoration
Parsley is used to garnish many dinners.
garnished, garnishing, garnishes, garnishable, garnishment
Derivatives >>
110. gravity GRAV eh tee seriousness, importance
,<<gravityGRA earnestness, sedateness, sobriety, solemnity, staidness
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unimportance
The gravity of the situation was heightened by the death of the president .
grave, graver, gravely
Derivatives >>
111. harbor HAR bur to give shelter or refuge
,<<harborHAR
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to turn away
It is illegal to harbor an escaped convict.
harbors, harbored,harboring, harborage
Derivatives >>
112. harmonious har MON ee us showing accord; melodious
,<<harmonious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> discordant
We were soothed by the harmonious sounds of the symphony.
harmony, harmonic, harmoniously, harmoniousness, harmonist, harmonistic
Derivatives >>
113. heed HEED to give attention to
,<<heedHEED
Synonyms >> Antonym >> pay no attention to
People who do not heed the warnings of the weatherman about the hurricane may die.
heeded, heeding, heedfully, heedless, heedlessly
Derivatives >>
114. heretical huh RET eh kul contrary to church doctrine or accepted beliefs or standards
,<<hereticalhu
Synonyms >> Antonym >> sacred
His heretical statements were offensive to many believers.
heretic, heretically, hereticalness, hereticate, heretication, hereticator
Derivatives >>
115. homage HOM ij a reverential regard; respect shown by external action
honor, reverence, deference, obeisance
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disrespect
The people went to pay homage to their respected leader.
homages,homager
Derivatives >>
116. hues HYOOZ colors
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
A rainbow has many hues.
hue, hueless, hued
Derivatives >>
117. hypocrite HIP uh krit one who is insincere or deceitful
,<<hypocriteHI
Synonyms >> Antonym >> sincere person
Saying one thing and then doing the other is the mark of a hypocrite.
hypocrites, hypocritical, hypocritically, hypocrital, hypocrisy
Derivatives >>
118. iconoclast eye KON uh klast one who attacks established beliefs or institutions
,<<iconoclastey
Synonyms >> Antonym >> disciple
The church is constantly under attack by iconoclasts.
iconoclasm, iconoclastic, iconoclastically
Derivatives >>
119. ignoble ig NO bul of lowly origin, without honor
,<<ignobleig abject, mean, sordid
Synonyms >> Antonym >> noble; grand; lofty
I do not like his ignoble ideas.
ignobility, ignobleness, ignobly
Derivatives >>
120. ignominy IG nuh min ee disgraceful or dishonorable conduct
,<<ignominyIG disgrace, disrepute, infamy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> honor
Treason is an ignominy.
ignominious, ignominiously, ignominiousness
Derivatives >>
121. impale im PALE to pierce, to fix on a pointed instrument
,<<impaleim
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Shish kebab can be prepared by impaling meat and vegetables on a skewer.
impaled, impalement
Derivatives >>
122. impetuous im PECH oo us violent, hasty, rash, impulsive
Synonyms >> Antonym >> reserved
His impetuous behavior caused him to make many mistakes.
impetuosity, impetuously, impetuousness, impetus
Derivatives >>
123. implicit im PLIS it understood but not directly expressed
Synonyms >> Antonym >> obscure
His implicit remarks left no doubt as to what he meant.
implicitly, implicitness, implicity
Derivatives >>
124. import IM port relative importance, significance
,<<importIM
Synonyms >> Antonym >> meaninglessness
The full import of today's events will not be realized for years.
importance
Derivatives >>
125. impute im PYOOT to blame or to charge
,<<imputeim
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
His bizarre actions have been imputed to mental derangement.
imputability, imputable, imputableness, imputably, imputation, imputational, imputatively, imputativeness
Derivatives >>
126. incipient in SIP ee unt beginning to come into being, the early stage of something
,<<incipientin
Synonyms >> Antonym >> waning
He is not able to recognize his own incipient drug problem.
incipiative, incipiency, incipience, incipiently
Derivatives >>
127. incongruity in kon GROO eh tee nonconformity, disagreement, incompatibility
,<<incongruityi
Synonyms >> Antonym >> agreement
The incongruity between the two stories led me to doubt the accuracy of either report.
incongruent, incongruently, incongruence, incongruous, incongrously, incongruousness
Derivatives >>
128. indignation in dig NAY shun anger as a result of something unjust
,<<indignationi fury, ire, rage, wrath
Synonyms >> Antonym >> serenity
I have much indignation about the light sentence given to the drunk driver who ran over my child .
indignant, indignantly, indignance, indignify, indignities
Derivatives >>
129. induce in DOOS, in DYOOS to bring on or to bring about
cause, effect, influence, persuade, prevail
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to impede
His personality changes were induced by drugs.
induced, inducing, inducement, inducer
Derivatives >>
130. indulgent in DUL junt lenient, especially toward oneself
Synonyms >> Antonym >> harsh; strict
The boy did not learn respect from his indulgent parents.
indulge, indulged, indulging, indulgence, indulgently, indulger
Derivatives >>
131. ineffable in EF uh bul incapable of being expressed in speech or words
,<<ineffablein
Synonyms >> Antonym >> easily expressed
Her delight in being selected as a cheerleader was ineffable.
ineffability, ineffableness, ineffably
Derivatives >>
132. ingenuity in juh NOO eh tee cleverness, inventiveness, resourcefulness
,<<ingenuityin adroitness, cunning, deftness, dexterity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lack of cleverness
He showed much ingenuity in his unique way of solving the problem.
ingenious, ingeniously, ingeniousness
Derivatives >>
133. ingratiate in GRAY she ate to make an effort to gain good favor with someone
,<<ingratiatein
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to alienate
He tried to ingratiate himself with the girl's parents by always being polite.
ingratiating, ingratiatingly, ingratiation, ingratiatory
Derivatives >>
134. innate eh NATE existing from birth, inborn
,<<innateeh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> learned
He has innate athletic talents that cannot be taught.
innated, innately, innateness, innatism, innative
Derivatives >>
135. innumerable in NUM er uh bul very many; more than can be counted
,<<innumerabl
Synonyms >> Antonym >> very few
There are innumerable ways to succeed in life.
innumerability, innumerably, innumerous
Derivatives >>
136. inordinate in OR duh nit exceeding reasonable limits, excessive
exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, immoderate
Synonyms >> Antonym >> small
It is a sign of trouble when a student has an inordinate number of absences.
inordinately, inordinateness, inordination
Derivatives >>
137. insatiable in SAY shuh bul incapable of being satisfied
Synonyms >> Antonym >> capable of being satisfied
She became quite fat because of her insatiable desire for chocolate.
insatiability, insatiableness, insatiably, insatiate, insatiated, insatiately, insatiateness, insatiety
Derivatives >>
138. insolence IN suh luns insulting or contemptuous behavior
,<<insolenceIN arrogance, haughtiness, high-handedness, impertinence
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
His insolence and lack of respect for his mother are shocking.
insolent, insolently, insolency, insolentness
Derivatives >>
139. insubordination in suh bor duh NAY shun disobedience to authority
,<<insubordinatio
Synonyms >> Antonym >> obedience
The student was reprimanded for his insubordination to the teacher.
insubordinate, insubordinately
Derivatives >>
140. intensify in TEN suh fie to strengthen
,<<intensifyin
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to weaken
We will intensify our position by getting more documentation to support our views.
intensification, intensifier, intensified, intensifying, intensifies
Derivatives >>
141. interloper IN tur lope ur one who interferes in the affairs or with the rights of others
,<<interloperI
Synonyms >> Antonym >> ascetic; hermit
As the man tried to work out his difficulties a busy-body interloper jumped in and made matters worse.
interlope
Derivatives >>
142. intractable in TRAK tuh bul stubborn, difficult to manage
,<<intractablei headstrong, recalcitrant, refractory, unruly, willful
Synonyms >> Antonym >> manageable; agreeable
The intractable child was a discipline problem in every class.
intractability, intractableness, intractably
Derivatives >>
143. intrepid in TREP id fearless
Synonyms >> Antonym >> afraid
The intrepid fireman rushed into the burning house and saved the baby.
intrepidity, intrepidly, intrepidness
Derivatives >>
144. inviolable in VIE uh luh bul secure from violation or from being profaned
Synonyms >> Antonym >> destructible
The numerous guards attempt to make the President inviolable.
inviolate, inviolability, invioableness, invioably, inviolacy, inviolateness, inviolately, inviolated, inviolating
Derivatives >>
145. irascible uh RAS uh bul irritable, easily angered, cranky, cross
,<<irascibleuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> impassive; imperturbable
Just about anything could set off his irascible temper.
irascibleness, irascibly, irascibility
Derivatives >>
146. irrigate EAR uh gate to wet, to supply with water
,<<irrigateEAR
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to dry out
We will irrigate the fields by diverting water from the stream.
irrigable, irrigation, irrigational, irrigated, irrigating
Derivatives >>
147. jeopardize JEH pur dize to expose to danger
,<<jeopardizeJ
Synonyms >> Antonym >> shelter
You may jeopardize your dog's life if you keep him outside when the weather is extremely cold.
jeopardized, jeopardizing, jeopard, jeoparded, jeoparding, jeopardy
Derivatives >>
148. jocose joe KOSE given to jokes and jesting
,<<jocosejoe witty, facetious, jocular
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The teacher was not amused by the jocose remarks of the class clown.
jocosely, jocoseness, jocosity
Derivatives >>
149. juncture JUNGK chur a point of joining
,<<junctureJU
Synonyms >> Antonym >> separation
His new book emphasizes the importance of the juncture of poetry and music into a new art form.
junctural, junctional
Derivatives >>
150. juxtapose JUK stuh poze to place close together or side by side
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to set far apart
The huts in the village were never closely juxtaposed as one would imagine.
juxtaposed, juxtaposition, juxtapositional
Derivatives >>
151. labyrinthine lab uh RIN thin like a maze, very convoluted and intricate
mazy
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The senator vowed to unravel the labyrinthine welfare bureaucracy.
labyrinth, labyrinthal, labyrinthical, labyrinthian, labyrinthic, labyrinthically
Derivatives >>
152. laconic luh KON ik using a minimum of words; concise to the point of seeming rude
,<<laconicluh compendious, concise, pithy, succinct, summary, terse
Synonyms >> Antonym >> verbose
After the loss, the coach's remarks were laconic.
laconian, laconical, laconically, laconicism, laconism
Derivatives >>
153. latent LATE unt not visible, dormant
,<<latentLATE abeyant, quiescent
Synonyms >> Antonym >> obvious
Sometimes a teacher can cause latent talents to emerge.
latency
Derivatives >>
154. latitude LAT eh tood freedom of action or opinion
,<<latitudeLAT
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lack of freedom
College students are given much latitude in the selection of their courses.
latitudinal, latitudinally, latitudinarian
Derivatives >>
155. lineage LEN ee ij line of descent or tradition
,<<lineageLEN background, ancestry
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The girl traced her lineage to a family in the American revolution.
lineages
Derivatives >>
156. lustrous LUS trus shining or gleaming without sparkling
,<<lustrousLU bright, brilliant, luminous, radiant
Synonyms >> Antonym >> dull
That gem is valuable because of its lustrous glow.
lustrously, lustrousness
Deriva tives >>
157. magnanimity mag nuh NIM eh tee having a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit
Synonyms >> Antonym >> greed; stinginess
The magnanimity of the king endeared him to his subjects.
magnanimous, magnanimously, magnanimousness
Derivatives >>
158. magnate MAG nate a person of power and influence
Synonyms >> Antonym >> pauper
He was a film magnate who had great power to create a star.
magnateship
Derivatives >>
159. malice MAL is desire to harm others
,<<maliceMAL malevolence, malignity, spite, spleen
Synonyms >> Antonym >> concern
His death was caused by malice and was not accidental.
maliceful, malicious, maliciously, maliciousness
Derivatives >>
160. malign muh LINE to utter injuriously misleading reports about
,<<malignmuh traduce, asperse, vilify, calumniate, defame
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to extol
Several old gossips in the neighborhood had maligned the woman.
malignance, malignancy, malignant, malignantly
Derivatives >>
161. marred MARD something damaged or defaced
,<<marredMA
Synonyms >> Antonym >> perfect
The inauguration was marred by outbursts from demonstrators
mar, mars, marring
Derivatives >>
162. melancholy MEL un kol ee depression of spirits
,<<melancholy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> happiness
After Dad lost his job, he fell into a state of melancholy.
melancholia, melancholic, melancholiac, melancholically, melancholily, melancholiness, melancholious
Derivatives >>
163. migratory MY gruh tor ee moving from place to place, wandering, transient
,<<migratoryM
Synonyms >> Antonym >> stationary
The migratory whooping cranes always return to Padre Island.
migrate, migratorial, migrator, migration, migrationist
Derivatives >>
164. mitigate MIT uh gate to cause to become less harsh or hostile; to make less severe
allay, alleviate, assuage, lighten
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to intensify; to aggravate
He apologized in order to mitigate her dislike for him.
mitigation, mitigatedly, mitigative, mitigator, mitigatory
Derivatives >>
165. monotony moh NOT uh nee sameness
Synonyms >> Antonym >> diversity
There is so much monotony in my life that I need a change
monotoness, monotonous, monotonously, monotonousness, monotonist
Derivatives >>
166. muted MYOO tid toned down or silenced
,<<mutedMYO
Synonyms >> Antonym >> amplified
The conductor wanted the music to be muted at one spot in the performance.
mute, mutedly, mutely, muteness
Derivatives >>
167. mutinous MYOOT un us rebellious, unruly
,<<mutinousM
Synonyms >> Antonym >> agreeable; compatible
The crew grew mutinous because they thought they might sail right off the edge of the earth.
mutiny, mutinously, mutinousness, mutinize, mutinies
Derivatives >>
168. oblique uh BLEEK slanting, indirect, evasive, devious, misleading
,<<obliqueuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> direct
Because of the suspect's oblique answers, our interrogation of him led us in the wrong direction.
obliquate, obliquation, obliquely, obliqueness, obliquely
Derivatives >>
169. oblivion uh BLIV ee un state of being forgotten
,<<oblivionuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> remembrance
Until the singer's recent hit, his career had fallen into a state of oblivion.
oblivious, obliviously
Deriva tives >>
170. obscure ub SKYOOR difficult to see, vague
,<<obscureub abstruse, ambiguous, cryptic, enigmatic, equivocal, recondite Antonym >> clear; apparent
Synonyms >>
Because the meaning of the play was obscure, I was unable to enjoy it.
obscuration, obscurative, obscuredly, obscurely, obscurement, obscureness, obscurity
Derivatives >>
171. ornate or NATE excessively decorated
Synonyms >> Antonym >> austere, bare
The ornate Christmas tree provided us with many hours of pleasure.
ornately, ornateness, ornature
Derivatives >>
172. ostentatious os ten TAY shus showy, pretentious
pompous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> modest
The ostentatious socialite wore her mink fur coat even during the warmest days of August.
ostentation, ostentate, ostentatiously, ostentatiousness, ostentative
Derivatives >>
173. pacifistic pas uh FIS tik opposed to war or use of force
,<<pacifisticpas appeased, conciliated, mollified, placated, propitiated
Synonyms >> Antonym >> martial
The man refused to fight because of his pacifistic beliefs.
pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, pacifistically, pacify
Derivatives >>
174. palliate PAL ee ate to ease pain, guilt or intensity
,<<palliatePAL
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to intensify
The doctor attempted to palliate the patient's suffering by prescribing drugs.
palliated, palliating, palliation, palliative, palliator, palliatory
Derivatives >>
175. pallor PAL ur extreme paleness usually relating to the face
,<<pallorPAL
Synonyms >> Antonym >> ruddy color
The strange disease left the man with a sickly pallor.
pallors
Derivatives >>
176. palpable PAL puh bul tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable
,<<palpablePA
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
I do not see how I overlooked such a palpable miscalculation.
palpability, palpably, palpableness
Derivatives >>
177. parry PAIR ee to deflect or to ward off a blow
,<<parryPAIR
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The champion boxer won the match because he was able to parry his opponent's blows so successfully.
parried, parrying
Derivatives >>
178. pedantry PED un tree act of showing off learning in a manner that is needless and unimaginative
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The teacher's lectures are a demonstration of pedantry without scholarship.
pedantic, pedantical, pedantically, pedanticism, pedant
Derivatives >>
179. peevish PEE vish fretful, obstinate
Synonyms >> Antonym >> tranquil; peaceful
With a peevish gesture, Jane slammed the book shut.
peevishly, peevishness, peeve, peeved
Derivatives >>
180. perfunctory pur FUNGK tuh ree acting routinely with little interest or care
,<<perfunctory
Synonyms >> Antonym >> concerned; diligent
Due to his perfunctory manner of inspecting the factory, he did not notice some serious problems.
perfunctorily, perfunctoriness, perfunctorious, perfunctoriously
Derivatives >>
181. personification pur son uh fuh KAY shun attribution of personal qualities
,<<personificatio
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Through the personification in the poem the trees seem to be human.
personify, personificative, personificator, personifier
Derivatives >>
182. pertinacity pur tuh NAS eh tee stubborn persistence or act of refusing to yield on an opinion or belief
,<<pertinacityp
Synonyms >> Antonym >> vacillation
Because of his pertinacity, the fighter was able to go the entire twelve rounds and win the fight.
pertinacious, pertinaciously, pertinaciousness
Derivatives >>
183. peruse puh ROOZ to read or to examine
,<<perusepuh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to skim
My lawyer says he has not had time to peruse the contract.
perusal, perusable, perused, perusing
Derivatives >>
184. piety PIE eh tee devotion and reverence to God
,<<pietyPIE eh
Synonyms >> Antonym >> irreverence
The man was noted for his piety and devotion to the church.
pietism, pietist, pietistic, pietistically
Derivatives >>
185. pithy PITH ee concise and meaningful
compendious, laconic, succinct, summary, terse
Synonyms >> Antonym >> long and drawn out
Due to great demands on his time, the President needs memos that he must read to be pithy.
pithier, pithiest, pith
Derivatives >>
186. poignant POIN yunt piercing, incisive, and keen
piquant, pungent, racy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> dull
The man's poignant words struck the very heart of the matter.
poignance, poignancy, poignantly
Derivatives >>
187. precocious preh KOE shus exceptionally early in development or occurrence
,<<precociousp
Synonyms >> Antonym >> backward
A child prodigy is a young person who is very precocious.
precociousness, precosity, precociously
Derivatives >>
188. preeminence pree EM uh nuns superiority to all others
,<<preeminenc
Synonyms >> Antonym >> inferiority
Receiving a Nobel prize signifies preeminence in a field.
preeminent, preeminency, preeminently
Derivatives >>
189. presumptuous preh ZUMP choo us brazenly overstepping bounds, arrogant
,<<presumptuo
Synonyms >> Antonym >> humble
It was presumptuous of him to think that I would loan him the money.
presume, presumer, presumption, presumptive, presumptively, presumptuously, presumptuousness
Derivatives >>
190. prevalent PREV uh lunt generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced
,<<prevalentP prevailing, victorious, dominant
Synonyms >> Antonym >> limited, uncommon
The state of lethargy is a prevalent problem in education.
prevalence, prevalently
Derivatives >>
191. primeval pry MEE vul ancient, relating to the earliest ages
,<<primevalpry
Synonyms >> Antonym >> recently developed
The archeologist discovered a primeval urn that dated to 600 B.C.
primevally
Derivatives >>
192. prodigious pruh DIJ us extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree, great in size, enormous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> puny; minuscule
His prodigious appetite allowed him to eat the entire turkey.
prodigiously, prodigiousness
Derivatives >>
193. prodigy PROD eh jee one with exceptional talents or powers; an extraordinary accomplishment
Synonyms >> Antonym >> ordinary occurrence
Mozart was considered a child prodigy since he had great musical talents at a very early age.
prodigies
Derivatives >>
194. profundity pruh FUN deh tee profound knowledge, intellectual depth
,<<profundityp
Synonyms >> Antonym >> shallowness; stupidity
Einstein had a profundity that was admired by all.
profound, profoundly, profoundness
Derivatives >>
195. prolific pro LIF ik abundantly fruitful, marked by great productivity
,<<prolificpro fecund, fertile
Synonyms >> Antonym >> barren; unfruitful
Since he has written a great number of books in a short period, Stephen King is known as a prolific writer.
proliferation, proliferate, proliferative, proliferous, proliferously
Derivatives >>
196. prosaic pro ZAY ik commonplace, uninspired, banal
,<<prosaicpro
Synonyms >> Antonym >> imaginative
Because his writings are so prosaic, I find them boring and unimaginative.
prosaical, prosaically, prosaicalness, prosaicism, prosaism, prosaist
Derivatives >>
197. proselytizer PROS uh leh tize ur one who causes another to convert from one belief or faith to another
,<<proselytizer
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
His conversion to that religion inspired him to become a proselytizer to others.
proselyte, proselyter, proselytical, proselytism, proselytist, proselytistic, proselytization
Derivatives >>
198. prostration pros TRAY shun a stretching out due to lacking vitality and being completely overcome
,<<prostration
Synonyms >> Antonym >> vitality
During late summer football practices, players sometimes suffer from heat prostration.
prostrate, prostrator, prostrating
Derivatives >>
199. protuberance pro TOO buh runs the state of bulging beyond the surrounding area; protrusion
projection
Synonyms >> Antonym >> indentation
The woman was embarrassed by the protuberance of her lower jaw.
protuberancy, protuberant, protuberantly
Derivatives >>
200. prudent PROOD unt wise and careful about practical matters
judicious, sage, sane, sapient
Synonyms >> Antonym >> indiscreet; incautious
In the city, it is prudent to have locks on all doors and windows.
prudence, prudential, prudently
Derivatives >>
201. pugnacious pug NAY shus looking for a fight, combative, belligerent
,<<pugnacious bellicose, contentious, quarrelsome
Synonyms >> Antonym >> peaceful
There are many pugnacious punks at the high school that bully other students.
pugnaciously, pugnaciousness, pugnacity
Derivatives >>
202. punctilious pungk TILL ee us stressing precise following of instructions, details, codes or conduct
,<<punctiliousp meticulous, scrupulous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lackadaisical
The boss insists that we be punctilious in following company policy.
punctiliously, punctiliousness
Derivatives >>
203. purse PURS to pucker or to tighten one's lips
,<<pursePURS
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The angrier he got, the more he pursed his lips.
pursed, pursing
Derivatives >>
204. purveyors pur VAY ur one who provides or procures
,<<purveyorsp
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The purveyors were able to get all sorts of things for their Army division.
purveyance, purveyor
Derivatives >>
205. query KWEER ee an inquiry
,<<queryKWE question, ask
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
It is common for an author to send a query to a magazine editor to see if he will accept a manuscript.
queries, queried, queryingly, queryist
Derivatives >>
206. recapitulation ree kuh pich uh LAY shun a summary
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
It is usually a good idea for a teacher to give a recapitulation of the previous day's topics.
recapitulate, recapitulationist, recapitulative, recapitulatory, recapitulatively
Derivatives >>
207. reciprocal reh SIP ruh kul mutual, interacting
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
We have made a reciprocal trade agreement whereby we will sell the country grain and it will sell us copper.
reciprocality, reciprocally, reciprocating, reciprocation, reciprocative, reciprocator, reciprocatory, reciprocity
Derivatives >>
208. recluse REK loos a person who lives in solitude, a hermit
,<<recluseREK
Synonyms >> Antonym >> cosmopolitan
Howard Hughes is the most famous recluse of the century.
reclusion, reclusive
Derivatives >>
209. rectitude REK teh tood state of moral integrity
,<<rectitudeRE
Synonyms >> Antonym >> depravity
When the preacher's rectitude was questioned, many left his congregation.
rectitudinous, rectitudinously
Deriva tives >>
210. refuge REF yooj shelter or place of protection
,<<refugeREF
Synonyms >> Antonym >> dangerous place
Reservations were supposed to be places of refuge for Indians.
refuges
Derivatives >>
211. reiterate ree IT uh rate to repeat
,<<reiterateree
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to fail to repeat
I hope that I am not becoming redundant by again reiterating the key facts.
reiteration, reiteratedly, reiterative, reiteratively
Derivatives >>
212. rejoinder reh JOIN dur an answer to a reply
,<<rejoinderre reply
Synonyms >> Antonym >> a question
Her remarks drew a sharp rejoinder from the man.
rejoin, rejoinders
Derivatives >>
213. remuneration reh myoo nuh RAY shun the act of paying for a service, loss, or expense
compensation, reimbursement
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The man sought remuneration for his expenses from his boss.
remunerate, remunerative, remunerator, remuneratively, remunerativeness
Derivatives >>
214. repress reh PRES to restrain, to hold back
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to release
I feel that I need to repress my desires for him since he obviously does not like me.
repressed, repression, repressive, repressiveness
Derivatives >>
215. reproach reh PROCH to blame for something; a disgrace
,<<reproachreh admonish, castigate, chasten, chastise, chide, rebuke, reprove Antonym >> to praise; accolade
Synonyms >>
Her conduct was so good that it was beyond reproach.
reproachable, reproachful, reproachfully, reproachfulness, reproachingly
Derivatives >>
216. reprove reh PROOV to scold or to rebuke for a misdeed usually with kindly intent
,<<reprovereh admonish, castigate, chastise, chide, rebuke, reproach
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to approve; to applaud
A teacher sometimes needs to reprove a student for talking during class.
reprovable, reprovingly, reproving, reproved, reproves, reproof
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217. repugnant reh PUG nunt disgusting, offensive
,<<repugnantre abhorrent, invidious, obnoxious, repellent
Synonyms >> Antonym >> appealing
It is repugnant to spit on the sidewalk.
repugnancy, repugnantly, repugnatorial, repugnance
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218. resolute REZ uh loot characterized by a decided purpose
,<<resoluteRE staunch, steadfast, determined, resolved, faithful, firm
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The business was run by a resolute man who set his mind on a goal and followed through with it.
resoluter, resolutest, resolutely, resoluteness, resolution, resolutionary, resolutioner, resolutive
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219. resonant REZ uh nunt echoing, continuing to sound
,<<resonantRE
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The resonant sounds of the cello make it a pleasing instrument.
resonance, resonate, resonantly, resonator
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220. revere reh VERE to honor, to regard with respect
adore, venerate, worship
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to despise
Nearly all Catholics revere the Pope.
reverence, reverent, reverentness, reverential, reverentiality, reverentially
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221. rigor RIG ur strictness, severity
Synonyms >> Antonym >> laxity
Calculus and physics are courses that require rigor in study habits.
rigorism, rigorist, rigoristic, rigoristic, rigorous, rigorously, rigoroursness
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222. rue ROO to be sorry for, to regret
,<<rueROOrue
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to consider happily
He will rue the day that he tangles with me.
rueful, ruefully, ruefulness, rues
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223. ruminate ROO muh nate to consider for a long time at a slow pace, to ponder
,<<ruminateR meditate, muse, ponder
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to consider fleetingly
We will have to go elsewhere if you ruminate about your decision for a long period.
ruminatingly, ruminator, ruminative, ruminant, ruminantly
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224. rustic RUS tik relating to the country
,<<rusticRUS rural, coarse
Synonyms >> Antonym >> urban; relating to the city
The rustic cabin in the mountains was small but comfortable.
rustical, rustically, rusticate, rustication, rusticator
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225. sagacious suh GAY shus wise, shrewd, very discerning
,<<sagacioussu astute, perspicacious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> ignorant; uninformed; undiscerning
The sagacious freshman knew not to buy an elevator pass from the senior attempting a clever ruse.
sagaciate, sagaciously, sagaciousness, sagacity
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226. satiric suh TER ik characterized by satire (a branch of literature ridiculing vice or folly)
,<<satiricsuh sarcastic, sardonic, ironic
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The political cartoonist was known for his satiric drawings.
satire, satirical, satirically, satirism, satirist, satirize, satirizer
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227. savory SAY vuh ree appetizing
palatable, toothsome
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unappetizing
My mother is known for her savory meals.
savor, savored, savorer, savorily, savoriness, savoringly, savorous, savorsome
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228. scrupulous SKROO pyuh lus very principled, very careful and conscientious
meticulous, punctilious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unprincipled
The scrupulous police officer never took a bribe, and he ceaselessly tried to prevent crime.
scruple, scrupulosity, scrupulousness, scrupulously
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229. sententious sen TEN shus given to excessive moralizing
,<<sententiouss expressive, pithy, epigrammatic
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The sententious expression "contentment breeds happiness" is not readily accepted by everyone.
sententiously, sententiousness
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230. sentinel SEN tuh nul one who keeps guard as a sentry
,<<sentinelSEN
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The oak trees hovered over the house as sentinels.
sentineled, sentineling, sentinels
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231. sequester seh KWES tur to seclude
,<<sequesterse
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to allow to mingle freely
Because of the publicity about the case and the defendant, the judge decided to sequester the jury.
sequestered, sequestrable, sequestrant, sequestration, sequestrator
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232. serene suh REEN calm, placid
,<<serenesuh tranquil
Synonyms >> Antonym >> agitated
The mountain on a clear spring morning is a serene setting.
serenely, sereneness, serenity
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233. shrill SHRIL high-pitched or piercing (sound)
,<<shrillSHRIL
Synonyms >> Antonym >> muted
The shrill sounds of the sirens pierced the night.
shriller, shrillest, shrilling, shrillness, shrilly
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234. sordid SOR did filthy, foul
abject, ignoble, mean
Synonyms >> Antonym >> nice; harmless
The sordid details of the brutal ax murder sickened the jurors.
sordidness, sordidly
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235. spiritual SPIR it u ul concerned with the soul of God; not material or tangible
Synonyms >> Antonym >> worldly
She has spiritual qualities of faith and hope.
spiritualism, spiritualist, spirituality, spiritualistically, spiritualization, spiritualize
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236. spontaneous spon TAY nee us having no external cause, acting on impulse
,<<spontaneous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> planned
He knew exactly what I was thinking because my reaction was so spontaneous.
spontaneously, spontaneousness, spontaneity
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237. sporadic spo RAD ik occasionally occurring
,<<sporadicspo infrequent, rare, scarce, uncommon
Synonyms >> Antonym >> constant
While there are sporadic showers, the summers in the western part of Texas are usually hot and dry.
sporadically, sporadicity
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238. stipend STY pend normal salary
,<<stipendSTY
Synonyms >> Antonym >> bonus
The normal stipend for a good quarterback is a half million dollars a year.
stipendiary, stipendium, stipendless
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239. stoic STOW ik a stoical person; not showing passion or feeling, indifference, impassive
,<<stoicSTOW apathetic, phlegmatic, stolid
Synonyms >> Antonym >> impassioned; ardent
The umpire remained quite stoic despite the manager's screaming and the intense booing of the crowd.
stoical, stoically, stoicism
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240. subterranean sub tuh RAY nee un below ground
,<<subterranea
Synonyms >> Antonym >> above ground
The subterranean tunnel connected the two buildings.
subterraneous, subterraneanly
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241. subtle SUT ul delicate, elusive, not obvious
Synonyms >> Antonym >> obvious; gross; blunt
To avoid being obtrusive in the elegant restaurant, he used subtle gestures to call the waiter to his table.
subtilist, subtility, subtilization, subtilize, subtilizer, subtleness, subtlety
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242. summon SUM un to call together, to send for or to request to appear
convene, convoke, muster
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to turn away
I am frightened because I have been summoned to the principal's office.
summoner, summons
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243. supple SUP ul easily bent, elastic, pliable
,<<suppleSUP resilient
Synonyms >> Antonym >> rigid
Her supple bones allowed her to perform strange feats in gymnastics.
suppler, supplest
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244. symmetry SIM eh tree balanced proportions
,<<symmetrySI
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lack of balance
The symmetry of the gardens of Versailles creates a beautiful and balanced atmosphere.
symmetrical, symmetric, symmetrically, symmetricalness, symmetrization, symmetrize
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245. tacit TAS it understood, silent, not spoken, implicit
,<<tacitTAS
Synonyms >> Antonym >> spoken; verbalized
We have a tacit agreement that the goods are delivered only after payment is made.
tacitly, tacitness, taciturn
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246. tarry TARE ee to delay in coming or going, to linger
,<<tarryTARE
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to depart promptly
Please do not tarry; I want you to be here on time.
tarriness, tarried, tarries
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247. temerity tuh MER uh tee boldness that is foolhardy
,<<temeritytuh audacity, cheek, chutzpah, effrontery, gall, hardihood, nerve Antonym >> reserve
Synonyms >>
I can't believe that he has the temerity to talk back to his commanding officer.
temerariousness, temerarious, temerariously
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248. tempestuous tem PES choo us turbulent, stormy
Synonyms >> Antonym >> calm
The mayoral candidates had a tempestuous debate in which they exchanged many personal accusations.
tempestuously, tempestuousness, tempest
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249. tier TEER one of a series of rows or levels
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
Our symphony seats are on the third tier of the auditorium.
tiers
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250. tinge TINJ to add a bit of color; to affect slightly; a slight coloration
,<<tingeTINJti
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to blanch
I wanted to add a tinge of red to the picture. The roses tinged the air with their fragrance.
tingent, tinged, tinging, tinges
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251. transcended tran SEND ed surpassed, exceeded
,<<transcended
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
His actions in the crisis transcended the call of duty.
transcend, transcendence, transcendency, transcendent, transcendental, transcendentalistic
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252. transient TRAN shunt quickly passing, fleeting
,<<transientTR ephemeral, evanescent, fugitive, transitory
Synonyms >> Antonym >> enduring; everlasting
The moment of happiness she enjoyed was merely transient; soon she was depressed again.
transience, transiently, transiency, transcience
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253. transmutation trans myoo TAY shun a change into something different
,<<transmutati metamorphosis
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
The alchemist was interested in the transmutation of iron into gold.
transmute, transmutability, transmutationist, transmutative
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254. trifling TRY fling not significant, frivolous
,<<triflingTRY
Synonyms >> Antonym >> important; significant
Some think that watching MTV is a trifling experience.
trifle, trifled, trifling, trifles
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255. trivia TRIV ee uh insignificant matters
Synonyms >> Antonym >> important matters
The English teacher is looking for substance, not trivia, in themes.
trivial, triviality, trivialization, trivialize, trivally
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256. unadulterated un uh DUL ter ay ted pure; unmixed; uncorrupted
Synonyms >> Antonym >> impure
The unadulterated substance was costly since it was so pure.
unadulterate, unadulteratedly
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257. unimpeachable un im PEE chuh bul not to be called into question, exempt from liability
,<<unimpeacha irreproachable, blameless
Synonyms >> Antonym >> liable; full of blame
The man had an unimpeachable reputation and was considered by all to be extremely trustworthy.
unimpeachableness, unimpeachably, unimpeached
Derivatives >>
258. unobtrusive un ob TRUE siv not readily noticeable, inconspicuous
,<<unobtrusive
Synonyms >> Antonym >> noticeable; obvious
He is very unobtrusive sitting over there in the corner.
unobtrusiveness, unobtrusively
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259. unsightly un SITE ly unattractive
,<<unsightlyun
Synonyms >> Antonym >> attractive
The garage has so much junk stacked up in it that it is quite unisghtly.
unsightliness
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260. uproarious up ROAR ee us making great noise (not necessarily negative)
,<<uproariousu tumultuous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> soft, quiet
The Beatles usually played to uproarious crowds.
uproariously, uproariousness, uproar
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261. usurp yoo SURP to take possession or authority over something without right
,<<usurpyoo
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to acquiesce
The younger son tried to usurp the throne from the rightful heir.
usurpation, usurpative, usurpatory, usurpature
Derivatives >>
262. utter UT ur to express by speaking
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to leave unspoken
The teacher told me not to utter another word.
utters, uttered, uttering, utterance
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263. vehement VEE uh munt forcefully expressing emotion or conviction
Synonyms >> Antonym >> meek
He vehemently denied that he had said those harsh words.
vehemence, vehemency, vehemently
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264. vexation vek SAY shun discomfort or distress
,<<vexationvek
Synonyms >> Antonym >> pleasantry
The young children were a source of vexation to their nervous, neurotic mother.
vex, vexatious, vexedly, vexedness, vexingly
Derivatives >>
265. vicissitude veh SIS eh tood a passing from one thing to another, change of luck
,<<vicissitudev
Synonyms >> Antonym >>
One can never get used to life's vicissitudes.
vicissitudinous
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266. vigilant VIJ uh lunt very alert, watchful
,<<vigilantVIJ
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unconcerned; inattentive
I have been vigilant in trying to find the thief.
vigilance, vigilantly, vigilantness, vigil
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267. vindicated VIN duh kay ted cleared of accusations or charges
,<<vindicatedV absolved, acquitted, exculpated, exonerated
Synonyms >> Antonym >> accused
I am willing to go to trial and believe that I will be vindicated of all charges.
vindicate, vindication, vindicative, vindicator, vindicatory, vindictive, vindictively, vindictiveness
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268. virtuous VIR choo us having excellent morals; righteous
,<<virtuousVI ethical, noble
Synonyms >> Antonym >> depraved
One would expect nuns to be very virtuous.
virtuously, virtuousness, virtue
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269. vitiated VISH ee ate id impaired, corrupted, or made ineffective
Synonyms >> Antonym >> strengthened
My agreement with him was vitiated when I found that he was stealing assets.
vitiate, vitiation, vitiator
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270. vivid VIV id bright, distinct, and clear
graphic
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lackluster
I have vivid memories of my trip to Europe.
vividly, vividness, vividity, vivific, vivificate, vivification, vivifier, vivify
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271. voluminous vuh LOO muh nus marked by great volume or size
,<<voluminous
Synonyms >> Antonym >> slight
There are voluminous writings about most of our presidents.
voluminosity, voluminously, voluminousness
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272. vouchsafe VOUCH safe to grant in a condescending manner
,<<vouchsafeV
Synonyms >> Antonym >> to refuse to grant
I can vouchsafe you a large return on your investment.
vouchsafement
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273. vulgarity vul GAR eh tee something offensive to good taste and refinement
,<<vulgarityvul coarseness, grossness, obscenity, ribaldness
Synonyms >> Antonym >> refinement
She chose to ignore the vulgarity of his crude remark.
vulgar, vulgarian, vulgarism, vulgarization, vulgarize, vulgarizer
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274. wanton WAHN tun immoral, lewd
,<<wantonWA
Synonyms >> Antonym >> moral
He had to drop out of the presidential race when his wanton behavior was exposed.
wantonly, wantonness
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275. warranted WOR un ted justified
,<<warranted
Synonyms >> Antonym >> unjustified
The jury felt that the death penalty was warranted because of the heinous nature of the crime.
warrant, warrantable, warrantableness, warrantably
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276. willful WIL ful unruly, self-willed in an obstinate manner
intractable, recalcitrant, refractory
Synonyms >> Antonym >> obedient
The teacher did not like his willful behavior of violating class rules.
wilful, willfully, wilfully, willfulness, wilfulness
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277. wilt WILT to become limp ; to droop or weaken
Synonyms >> Antonym >> revive
The plant began to wilt in the hot sun.
wilted, wilting, wilts
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278. zeal ZEEL enthusiasm, fervor
,<<zealZEELze
Synonyms >> Antonym >> lack of enthusiasm
To the delight of his students, he brought great zeal to the teaching profession.
zeals, zealless, zealot, zealotic, zealotism, zealotry
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279. zealot ZEL ot one who embraces a cause and supports it with vigor
,<<zealotZEL enthusiast
Synonyms >> Antonym >> one without enthusiasm or passion
The man was known as a religious zealot, as he never stopped trying to convert others to his beliefs.
zealotic, zealotism, zealotry, zealous, zealously
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