11 Plus Vocabulary Synonym and Opposites

WORD

Synonym

Opposite

1

abandon

Recklessness, Wildness

Restraint, Continue

2

abode

House, Residence

3

absence

Nonappearance,

Presence, Surplus

4

absurd

Silly, Strange

Reasonable,

5

abundance

Plenty, Large quantity

Scarcity,

6

abundant

Plentiful, Copious

Scarce,

7

accuse

Blame, Allege

8

accustom

Familiarize, Adapt

9

acquainted

Familiar, Conversant

Unfamiliar,

10

acquire

Obtain, Get

Lose, Drop

11

across

Crossways, Diagonally

12

address

Speech, Talk

Ignore,

13

adhere

Follow, Obey

Abandon,

14

admission

Fee, Charge

Exclusion, Denial

15

adopt

Accept, Assume

Reject,

16

advance

Loan, Fee

Decline, Retreat

17

affable

Friendly, Pleasant

Unfriendly,

18

affectionate

Caring, Kind

Cold,

19

aid

Assistance, Help

Hinder,

20

alert

Attentive, Watchful

Unprepared,

21

all right

Safe and sound, Uninjured

22

ally

Friend, Helper

23

altitude

Height, Elevation

24

ambition

Motivation, Determination

25

amount

Quantity, Sum

26

ample

Plenty, Sufficient

27

antiquity

Ancient times, Olden days

28

anxious

Nervous, Worried

Calm, Indifferent

29

appeal

Plea, Request

Repulsion, Repel

30

appearance

Arrival, Entrance

Disappearance,

31

apprehensiv e

Anxious, Uneasy

32

approve

Favor, Like

Disapprove, Reject

33

arduous

Difficult, Hard

Easy,

34

argument

Quarrel, Fight

Enemy,

Laziness,

Insufficient,

Confident,

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

35

arouse

Stimulate, Provoke

Dampen,

36

artful

Crafty, Devious

Open,

37

article

Object, Item

38

assemble

Collect, Accumulate

Disband,

39

assiduous

Diligent, Persevering

Lazy, Inconsistent

40

assistance

Help, Aid

Hindrance,

41

asunder

Apart, Open

Together,

42

attached

Devoted, Close

Uninvolved, Distant

43

attempt

Effort, Try

Fail,

44

available

Obtainable, Accessible

Unavailable,

45

average

Regular, Usual

Extraordinary,

46

avoid

Evade, Circumvent

Face,

47

avowed

Affirmed, Confirmed

awkward

Uncooperative, Difficult

Unspoken, Denied Cooperative, Comfortable

49

banish

Expel, Exile

50

bargain

Cheap, Inexpensive

Rip-off,

51

barren

Unfertile, Infertile

Fertile,

52

beautiful

Lovely, Attractive

Ugly, Unattractive

53

beck

Brook, Stream

54

believe

Trust, Have faith in

Disbelieve, Doubt

55

belligerent

Aggressive, Argumentative

bemused

Confused, Puzzled

Easy-going, Clearheaded, Clearheaded

57

benefit

Advantage, Profit

Detriment, Harm

58

besieged

Overwhelmed, Inundated

Defended,

59

betray

Deceive,

bewildered

Confused, Puzzled

Protect, Withhold Clearheaded, Clearheaded

61

bicycle

Bike, Cycle

62

box

Container, Case

63

brief

Short-lived, Momentary

Lasting, Lengthy

64

Britain

65

broad

Comprehensive, Wide-ranging

Restricted, Narrow

66

bruise

Contusion, Discoloration

67

brusque

Abrupt,

68

burden

Load, Weight

48

56

60

Gentle, Civil

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

69

business

Commercial, Occupational

Private,

70

calamity

Disaster, Catastrophe

71

candidate

Applicant, Contender

72

careering

Hurtling, Dashing

73

category

Group, Class

74

caulking

Sealing, Waterproofing

75

caution

Carefulness, Thoughtfulness

Recklessness,

76

cease

Stop, Finish

Commence, Start

77

cemetery

Graveyard, Churchyard

78

chaos

Disorder, Confusion

Order,

79

charred

Overcooked, Well-cooked

Underdone,

80

choreograph er clemency

Mercy, Leniency

Harshness, Heartlessness

82

coarse

Rough, Bristly

Smooth, Polite

83

coax

Wheedle, Persuade

Force,

84

college

School, University

85

colour

86

combination

Mixture, Grouping

87

commence

Begin, Start

88

commit

Obligate, Pledge

89

committee

Group, Board

90

communicat e

Connect, Interconnect

91

community

Public, Civic

92

companion

Friend, Buddy

93

company

Business, Corporation

94

compel

Force, Induce

competition

Rivalry, Race

Cooperation, Friendship

96

completely

Totally, Wholly

Partially,

97

complex

Multifaceted, Compound

Simple,

98

composition

Arrangement, Configuration

99

comprehend

Understand, Know

100

comrade

Friend, Buddy

Enemy,

101

conceal

Hide, Cover

Reveal, Divulge

102

conceited

Self-important, Proud

Modest,

81

95

Dawdling,

Terminate,

Private, Isolation

Isolation, Individual

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

103

concentrated

Focused, Intense

Weak, Diluted

104

conclude

Accomplish, Settle

Start, Speculate

105

conclusion

Deduction, Assumption

Start,

106

condemn

Convict, Sentence

Absolve, Commend

107

conferred

Discussed, Talked

Retrieved, Withheld

108

confine

Restrain, Restrict

Release,

109

conscience

Integrity, Morality

110

conscious

Aware, Mindful

Unaware, Unconscious

111

consent

Agreement, Accord

Refusal, Refuse

112

conserve

Jam, Marmalade

Destroy, Expend

113

consideratio n

Thought, Deliberation

114

consist

Contain, Entail

115

conspire

Combine, Unite

116

constant

Continuous, Endless

Intermittent, Irregular

117

consume

Eat, Drink

Conserve,

118

contemporar y

Modern, Current

119

contempt

Disdain, Dislike

Admiration,

120

content

Gratified, Happy

Unhappy, Dissatisfy

121

contest

Competition, Tournament

Accept,

122

contract

Agreement, Bond

Expand,

123

contrast

Difference, Dissimilarity

Similarity, Agree

124

contribute

Donate, Pay

125

conventional

Conservative, Conformist

126

convert

Change, Adapt

127

convey

Take, Carry

128

convict

Criminal, Offender

Acquit,

129

convince

Persuade, Prove

Dissuade,

130

correct

Precise, Right

Inaccurate, Wrong

131

covert

Secret, Clandestine

Open,

132

covet

Want, Crave

133

coy

Shy, Bashful

Brazen,

134

credit

Praise, Recognition

Blame, Disbelief

135

cultivate

Nurture, Promote

Neglect,

136

cunning

Sly, Wily

Guileless, Unoriginal

Thoughtlessness,

Old,

Adventurous, Activist

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

137

curb

Control, Limit

Promote,

138

curious

Inquisitive, Enquiring

Apathetic, Ordinary

139

curt

Abrupt, Brisk

Civil,

140

custom

Tradition, Practice

Novelty,

141

debate

Discussion, Argument

Conclusion, Conclude

142

debrief

Question, Interrogate

143

deceit

Dishonesty, Treachery

144

deceive

Cuckold, Two-time

145

declare

State, Announce

146

decline

Weakening, Failure

Growth, Improvement

147

definite

Sure, Certain

Uncertain, Unsure

148

deliberate

Thoughtful, Careful

Hasty, Thoughtless

149

demolished

Destroyed, Devastated

Intact, Nibbled

150

deny

Repudiate, Refute

Agree, Permit

151

deposit

Credit, Payment

Withdrawal, Lift

152

depot

Yard, Garage

153

derelict

Dilapidated, Run-down

154

description

Account, Report

155

despair

Misery, Desolation

Joy, Hope

156

desperately

Badly, Greatly

Hardly, Calmly

157

despise

Loathe, Scorn

Admire,

158

destitute

Poor, Penniless

Solvent,

159

determine

Control, Regulate

160

develop

Grow, Mature

161

device

Expedient, Maneuver

162

devote

Dedicate, Give

163

dictionary

Lexicon, Vocabulary

164

digest

Abridgment, Résumé

Ignore,

165

dilapidated

Decrepit, Run-down

diluted

Weak, Thinned

Pristine, Concentrated, Increased

167

din

Noise, Hubbub

168

disappear

Vanish, Fade

Appear,

169

disappointed

Dissatisfied, Disenchanted

Satisfied, Pleased

170

disarray

Confusion, Dismay

Order,

166

Honesty,

Contract, Outline

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

171

disastrous

Calamitous, Catastrophic

Successful,

172

disclose

Reveal, Unveil

Conceal,

173

discontent

Dissatisfaction, Unhappiness

Contentment,

174

dishevelled

175

dismal

Miserable, Gloomy

Bright,

176

disperse

Scatter, Disband

Concentrate,

177

dispute

Argument, Disagreement

Agreement, Agree

178

distasteful

Repugnant, Offensive

Pleasant,

179

distinct

Separate, Different

Indistinct, Unclear

180

distinguished

Illustrious, Eminent

Undistinguished,

181

distress

Suffering, Pain

Peace, Soothe

182

divine

Heavenly, Celestial

Earthly,

183

divinity

Religion, Theology

184

domestic

National, Local

185

dose

Amount, Quantity

186

drought

Lack, Dearth

Abundance,

187

dumb

188

dwelling

House, Home

Leaving,

189

earnest

Serious, Solemn

Frivolous, Superficial

190

economical

Inexpensive, Cheap

Expensive, Wasteful

191

elect

Designate, Future

192

elude

Escape, Flee

193

embarrass

Humiliate, Mortify

Honor,

194

embrace

Hold, Hug

Exclude, Reject

195

emerge

Arise, Appear

Disappear,

196

empire

Territory, Realm

employ

Employment, Service

Unemployment, Dismiss

197

International, Foreign

198

endeavour

199

endure

Bear, Tolerate

Succumb, Perish

200

enterprise

Initiative, Innovativeness

Apathy,

201

entire

Whole, Complete

Partial, Incomplete

202

entirely

Completely, Totally

Partly, Partially

203

environment

Setting, Situation

204

equip

Prepare, Train Page 6 of 17

Opposite

WORD

Synonym

205

equipment

Gear, Tackle

206

equipped

Armed, Fortified

Unarmed, Unfurnished

207

erect

Straight, Upright

Prone, Dismantle

208

errand

Task, Run

209

especially

Particularly, Specially

210

estimate

Approximation, Estimation

211

evaluation

Assessment, Appraisal

212

evident

Obvious, Plain

Obscure, Unclear

213

exaggerate

Overstate, Overstress

Understate,

214

excellent

Outstanding, Brilliant

Poor,

215

excitement

Enthusiasm, Eagerness

Indifference, Boredom

216

exciting

Thrilling, Exhilarating

Boring, Soothing

217

exclaim

Cry, Shout

Whisper,

218

existence

Being, Life

Extinction,

219

expel

Eject, Oust

220

expense

Expenditure, Outlay

221

explanation

Clarification, Description

222

extended

Lengthy, Protracted

Partial, Decreased

223

exterior

External, Outside

Interior,

224

extinction

Death, Extermination

Survival,

225

extract

Excerpt, Cutting

Source,

226

extremely

Very, Tremendously

Somewhat,

227

famine

Scarcity, Want

fatal

Deadly, Lethal

Glut, Plenty Beneficial, Unimportant

229

fatigue

Exhaustion, Tiredness

Energy,

230

favourite

231

feeble

Weak, Frail

Strong, Robust

232

feign

Pretend, Fake

233

fertile

Lush, Productive

Barren, Unfertile

234

flamboyant

Showy, Colorful

Modest, Quiet

235

flawless

Perfect, Faultless

Imperfect, Flawed

236

flee

Escape, Fly

237

fleet

Navy, Flotilla

238

flora

Vegetation, Plants

228

Cost, Calculate

Income,

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

239

flourish

Embellishment, Curl

Decline, Deteriorate

240

foe

Adversary, Enemy

Friend,

241

forbid

Prohibit, Ban

Allow,

242

foundation

Basis, Substance

243

fragment

Piece, Portion

Whole, Fuse

244

fragrant

Perfumed, Aromatic

Smelly,

245

frequent

Recurrent, Common

Rare, Infrequent

246

friend

Acquaintance, Contact

Stranger, Foe

247

frivolous

Playful, Frolicsome

Serious, Responsible

248

fund

Account, Endowment

249

garment

Clothing, Dress

250

government

Administration, Management

251

grate

Grille, Grill

Please,

252

gratitude

Thankfulness, Appreciation

Ingratitude,

253

grave

Serious, Severe

Minor, Cheerful

254

gregarious

Outgoing, Sociable

Shy,

255

grieve

Mourn, Lament

Rejoice, Encourage

256

grotesque

Incongruous, Ridiculous

Fitting, Attractive

257

guarantee

Assurance, Promise

258

guard

Protector, Sentinel

259

habitable

Liveable, Comfortable

260

habitat

Home,

261

halt

Stop, Close

262

handkerchief

Hankie, Tissue

263

hasty

Quick, Speedy

264

helix

Spiral, Coil

265

heroic

Daring, Gallant

266

hoax

Trick, Joke

267

holiday

Break, Leave

Work,

268

hollow

Resonating, Echoing

High-pitched, Solid

269

humble

Modest, Unassuming

Arrogant, Privileged

270

hygienic

Clean, Sterile

Unhygienic,

271

idiosyncrasy

Peculiarity, Eccentricity

272

idle

Lazy, Indolent

273

idol

Hero, Pinup

Uninhabitable,

Start, Begin

Slow, Careful

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

274

ignorant

Unaware, Uninformed

Aware, Polite

275

imitate

Copy, Reproduce

276

immediate

Instant, Direct

277

immediately

Directly, Closely

278

immerse

Submerge, Dip

279

impudent

Bold, Brazen

280

in between

Between, Amidst

281

in fact

Actually, In actual fact

282

in front

In the lead, Ahead

283

inaudible

Quiet, Low

284

inaugural

Opening, Initial

285

inaugurate

Install, Invest

286

incision

Cut, Slit

287

inconspicuou s

Unobtrusive, Discreet

288

individual

Separate, Discrete

Ordinary, Common

289

inedible

Indigestible, Unpalatable

Edible,

290

inferior

Mediocre, Lesser

Superior,

291

influence

Effect, Inspiration

292

inhabit

Live, Dwell

293

inhabitants

Populations, Populaces

294

innocuous

Inoffensive, Harmless

Offensive,

295

insane

Foolish, Silly

Sensible,

296

insert

Supplement, Pull-out

Extract,

297

insolent

Impudent, Impertinent

Respectful,

298

inspire

Stimulate, Motivate

Bore,

299

intangible

Imperceptible, Incorporeal

Concrete,

300

intense

Penetrating, Strong

Moderate,

301

intention

Meaning, Purpose

302

interested

Absorbed, Attentive

303

interfere

Delay, Inhibit

304

interior

Inner, Inside

305

interpret

Understand, Take

306

interrogate

Question, Interview

307

interrupt

Interject, Disturb

Gradual, Distant

Respectful,

Perceptible, Audible

Dismiss, Close

Obvious, Conspicuous

Indifferent,

Exterior, Peripheral

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

308

invalid

Inacceptable, Unacceptable

Valid, Well

309

isolation

Separation, Segregation

Inclusion,

310

justice

Fairness, Impartiality

Unfairness, Injustice

311

labour

312

lament

Crying, Lamentation

Celebration, Celebrate

313

language

Linguistic, Verbal

314

latter

Last, Later

Former, Previous

315

lavish

Extravagant, Profligate

Frugal, Scanty

316

lean

Thin, Slender

Stout,

317

leisure

Freedom, Vacation

Work,

318

lenient

Compassionate, Merciful

liable

Accountable, Answerable

liberal

Generous, Copious

Severe, Unaccountable, Unlikely Measly, Narrowminded

321

liberty

Right, Freedom

Suppression, Captivity

322

lightning

Fast, Quick

Slow,

323

limb

Member, Appendage

324

limit

Boundary, Bound

Deregulate,

325

linger

Remain, Loiter

Leave,

326

lodge

Cabin, Cottage

327

lofty

Haughty, Supercilious

Humble, Base

328

loneliness

Aloneness, Solitude

Companionship,

329

loyal

Faithful, Trustworthy

Disloyal,

330

majestic

Regal, Royal

Humble,

331

malady

Sickness, Illness

332

margin

Boundary, Border

333

mariner

Sailor, Seafarer

334

matte

Dull, Lusterless

Glossy,

335

maximum

All-out, Supreme

Halfhearted, Minimum

336

meagre

Scanty, Insufficient

Plentiful,

337

meant

Destined, Predestined

Accidental,

338

merchant

Mercantile, Commercial

339

mercy

Compassion, Pity

340

mere

Meagre, Meager

341

meticulous

Careful, Scrupulous

319 320

Middle,

Cruelty, Blow

Careless, Page 10 of 17

WORD

Synonym

Opposite

342

minimum

Least, Smallest

Maximum,

343

moderate

Reasonable, Modest

Excessive, Extreme

344

modest

Shy, Diffident

Overbearing, Showy

345

moral

Ethical, Good

Immoral,

346

mortal

Earthly, Worldly

Immortal, Mild

347

mysterious

Secretive, Enigmatic

Open,

348

nauseous

Nauseated, Seasick

Well, Pleasant

349

neat

Well-ordered, Straight

Untidy, Disorganized

350

necessary

Essential, Needed

Optional,

351

nimble

Sprightly, Lithe

Awkward,

no one

Not one person, Not a single person

353

noted

Renowned, Well-known

354

nuisance

Irritation, Pain

355

nurseryman

356

oath

Promise, Pledge

357

object

Thing, Article

Approve,

358

objection

Opposition, Protest

Approval, Confidence

359

oblige

Gratify, Please

Disappoint, Request

360

obscure

Incomprehensible, Unclear

Clear, Obvious

361

obstinate

Stubborn, Determined

Compliant,

362

occupy

Inhabit, Lodge

Vacate, Liberate

363

occur

Happen, Befall

364

odour

365

offend

Upset, Insult

366

omen

Sign, Signal

367

opportunity

Chance, Occasion

368

oppose

Face, Compete with

Favor, Support

369

oppress

Coerce, Tyrannize

Liberate, Relieve

370

option

Choice, Selection

371

ordeal

Trial, Torment

372

origin

Source, Derivation

373

orthodontist

374

ostentatious

Flashy, Affected

Modest,

375

paid

Salaried, Remunerated

Unpaid, Voluntary

352

Disregarded,

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

376

painstaking

Thorough, Careful

Careless,

377

palaeontolog ist

378

parallel

Similar, Equivalent

Dissimilar, Unlike

379

Parliament

Assembly, Congress

380

passive

Inert, Inactive

381

pasture

Meadow, Meadowland

382

peak

Top, Highest

Bottom, Valley

383

peculiar

Odd, Strange

Normal, Universal

384

perceive

Observe, See

Ignore,

385

peril

Danger, Threat

Safety,

386

perilous

Dangerous, Unsafe

Safe,

387

perish

Die, Expire

Live, Survive

388

permit

License, Document

Forbid,

389

perplexed

Puzzled, Confused

Enlightened,

390

persuade

Encourage, Coax

Dissuade, Discourage

391

physical

Bodily, Corporeal

Mental, Ethereal

392

physiotherap y

Exercise, Rehabilitation

393

pigment

Color, Dye

394

pioneer

Innovator, Inventor

395

placid

Easy-going, Easygoing

396

pledge

Initiate, Recruit

397

plume

Trail, Cloud

398

plunder

Loot,

399

plunge

Drop, Fall

Climb, Hesitate

400

polarity

Schism, Divergence

Convergence,

401

pompous

Self-important, Arrogant

Modest,

402

poultry

Fowl, Hen

403

precarious

Unwarranted, Risky

Safe, Stable

404

prejudice

Bias, Preconception

Impartiality, Tolerance

405

present

Current, Contemporary

Past, Absent

406

privilege

Honour, Treat

407

probably

Perhaps, Maybe

408

proclaim

Announce, Declare

409

procure

Obtain, Acquire

Active, Pro-active

Excitable,

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Opposite

WORD

Synonym

410

profession

Occupation, Living

411

profit

Income, Revenue

412

programme

Agenda, Plan

413

prohibit

Forbid, Ban

Permit,

414

prominent

Protuberant, Protruding

Flat, Subtle

415

promote

Indorse, Endorse

Suppress, Defame

416

prompt

Quick, Rapid

Slow, Late

417

pronunciatio n

Articulation, Elocution

418

proportion

Amount, Quantity

419

prosperous

Wealthy, Affluent

Poor, Failing

420

provoke

Incite, Aggravate

Soothe, Prevent

421

public

Community, Civic

Private, Secret

422

punctual

Prompt, On time

Late,

423

puncture

Hole, Perforation

Inflate,

424

purpose

Drive, Determination

Indifference,

425

quaint

Old-fashioned, Old-world

Modern, Normal

426

queer

Unusual, Unexpected

Commonplace, Normal

427

quell

Suppress, Subdue

Incite, Aggravate

428

quench

Slake, Satisfy

Stimulate, Ignite

429

queue

Line, File

430

quiet

Silent, Noiseless

Noisy, Public

431

quite

Fairly, Rather

Extremely, Slightly

432

quiver

Tremor, Shudder

433

raiment

Clothing, Apparel

434

ramble

Walk, Hike

Focus,

435

rank

Vigorous, Rampant

Sparse, Minimal

436

rare

Infrequent, Occasional

Frequent, Common

437

really

Actually, Truly

Hardly,

438

receive

Obtain, Accept

Dispatch,

439

recite

Declaim, Narrate

440

refuse

Waste, Garbage

Accept,

441

release

Announcement, Issue

Hold, Withhold

442

repent

Regret, Apologize

443

reprimand

Rebuke, Admonishment

Loss, Lose

Praise, Page 13 of 17

WORD

Synonym

Opposite

444

reserve

Standby, Fallback

Main, Use

445

reside

Exist in, Be inherent in

446

residence

House, Home

447

resign

Leave, Quit

448

resolve

Resolution, Determination

449

resort

Option, Recourse

450

restaurant

Eatery, Cafeteria

451

restore

Reinstate, Reestablish

452

restrain

Confine, Detain

453

retain

Recall, Recollect

454

retreat

Departure, Withdrawal

Advance,

455

reveal

Disclose, Divulge

Conceal,

456

revive

Resuscitate, Recover

Kill, Die

457

rhyme

Poem, Verse

458

ridiculous

Ludicrous, Preposterous

Sensible,

459

rigid

Unbending, Inflexible

Floppy, Lax

460

roam

Wander, Rove

Settle,

461

robust

Healthy, Vigorous

Weak,

462

rogue

Scoundrel, Rascal

463

rowdy

Disorderly, Unruly

Restrained,

464

rural

Country, Rustic

Urban,

465

sacred

Holy, Blessed

Secular,

466

sacrifice

Expense, Detriment

467

sane

Well-balanced, Rational

Insane, Irrational

468

sanitary

Hygienic, Clean

Unsanitary, Insanitary

469

satin

470

scanty

Revealing, Flimsy

Ample, Abundant

471

score

Notch, Slash

472

scripture

473

secure

Safe, Protected

Vulnerable, Insecure

474

seize

Grab, Snatch

Relinquish, Return

475

seize

Grab, Snatch

Relinquish, Return

476

seldom

Rarely, Infrequently

Often,

477

separate

Distinct, Discrete

Attached, Connected

478

sermon

Talk, Address

Conversation, Praise

Indecision,

Free, Encourage

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

479

shoulder

Bear, Accept

Refuse,

480

shrine

Memorial, Monument

481

shrink

Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst

482

signature

Name, Autograph

sincere

Genuine, Honest

sincerely

Honestly, Openly

485

sleek

Smooth, Shiny

486

slope

Grade, Hill

487

sly

Crafty, Cunning

Honest,

488

sober

Abstemious, Clearheaded

Frivolous, Bright

489

soldier

Fighter, Combatant

490

sow

Spread, Propagate

491

special

Singular, Unusual

Ordinary, General

492

stern

Severe, Strict

Easy-going, Easygoing

493

stomach

Abdominal, Belly

494

stoop

Condescend, Deign

stout

Brave, Firm

496

stress

Pressure, Strain

497

stretched

Strained, Overextended

Relaxed, Brief

498

stubborn

Persistent, Dogged

Halfhearted, Flexible

499

sturdy

Robust, Durable

Rickety, Weak

500

subdued

Passive, Cowed

Exhilarated, Loud

501

submissive

Obedient, Passive

Assertive,

502

submit

Succumb, Acquiesce

Withdraw, Resist

503

subterfuge

Trick, Ploy

504

subterranean

Underground, Deep

Open, Shallow

505

subtropical

506

successful

Fruitful, Positive

Unsuccessful, Ailing

507

succumb

Yield, Submit

Withstand,

508

sufficient

Adequate, Enough

Inadequate,

509

suggest

Propose, Advise

Veto, State

510

summit

Conference, Meeting

Trough, Base

511

superfluous

Extra, Surplus

Basic,

512

superior

Larger, Greater

Smaller, Second-rate

483 484

495

Grow, Rise Insincere, Disingenuous Disingenuously, Insincerely

Fainthearted, Fainthearted

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WORD

Synonym

Opposite

513

supposed

Hypothetical, Theoretical

Actual, Known

514

surprise

Astonishment, Amazement

515

suspect

Doubtful, Suspicious

Trustworthy, Trust

516

suspend

Hang, Dangle

Resume,

517

symbol

Sign, Representation

518

system

Scheme, Organization

Disorder,

519

temperate

Moderate, Mild

Extreme, Intemperate

520

tempestuous

Emotional, Stormy

Relaxed, Calm

521

temptation

Lure, Enticement

Repulsion,

522

they

523

thrust

524

tomorrow

525

torment

Nuisance, Bane

Delight, Pleasure

526

traitor

Conspirator, Turncoat

Loyalist,

527

tranquil

Calm, Serene

Noisy, Agitated

528

tries

Stabs, Attempts

Soothes,

529

trifle

Nothing, Frippery

530

trivia

Minutiae, Trivialities

Essentials,

531

trivial

Unimportant, Small

Crucial,

532

turbulent

Stormy, Tempestuous

Settled, Orderly

533

twilight

Dusk, Nightfall

Dawn,

534

tyrant

Oppressor, Dictator

535

unfathomabl e

Deep, Profound

Shallow, Straightforward

536

uniform

Unchanging, Unvarying

Uneven, Different

537

union

Amalgamation, Combination

Separation, Discord

538

unite

Marry, Wed

Separate,

539

unnecessary

Needless, Pointless

Necessary,

unorthodox

Unconventional, Nonconformist

Orthodox,

541

unsurpassed

Unrivaled, Unmatched

Ordinary,

542

until

Pending, Till

543

vacant

Empty, Available

Occupied, Alert

544

vanished

Disappeared, Missing

Present, Found

545

vapour

546

vast

Massive, Huge

Small,

540

Shove, Push

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Opposite

WORD

Synonym

547

vehicle

Car, Bus

548

veil

Covering, Blanket

Reveal,

549

venerable

Respected, August

Disreputable,

550

ventilation

Airing, Aeration

551

vessel

Container, Pot

552

vicarious

Secondhand, Displaced

Direct, Bland

553

virtuous

Good, Righteous

Bad,

554

volatile

Instable, Unstable

Placid, Stable

555

wasteful

Extravagant, Lavish

Economical, Frugal

556

weary

Tired, Beat

Fresh, Refreshed

557

weird

Strange, Odd

wholesome

Healthy, Healthful

Normal, Unwholesome, Unhelpful

559

wholly

Solely, Exclusively

Generally, Partially

560

wither

Weaken, Decline

Strengthen, Bloom

worthy

Well-intentioned, Wellmeaning

562

wound

Coiled, Looped

Straight, Unwound

563

wretched

Worthless, Base

Noble, Happy

564

yield

Harvest, Crop

Keep, Resist

558

561

565

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