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Noun
Example: “The poem contains an allusion to history.”
Synonyms: reference, hint
Antonyms: direct statement
Example: “The novel is an allegory of power.”
Synonyms: symbolic story
Antonyms: literal story
Verb
Example: “He did not allude to the problem.”
Synonyms: hint, refer indirectly
Antonyms: state clearly
Example: “We should allot more time for research.”
Synonyms: assign, allocate
Antonyms: withhold
Example: “The countries formed an alliance.”
Synonyms: partnership, union
Antonyms: rivalry
Example: “The allegation was denied by the company.”
Synonyms: claim, accusation
Antonyms: proof, vindication
Adjective
Example: “The poem is widely read as an allegorical account of political oppression.”
Synonyms: symbolic, figurative
Antonyms: literal, direct
Example: “They allow students to use phones.”
Synonyms: permit, let
Antonyms: forbid
Example: “The new policy alleviated pressure on the support team.”
/ˈæləkeɪt/
Example: “We allocated extra budget to marketing.”
Synonyms: apportion
Example: “The organ is vestigial in humans.”
Synonyms: remaining, rudimentary
Antonyms: fully developed
Example: “The room was a veritable museum.”
Synonyms: true, real
Antonyms: fake
Example: “We preserve history for posterity.”
Synonyms: future generations
Antonyms: ancestors
Example: “The policy reflects a parochial view.”
Synonyms: narrow, local
Antonyms: global
Example: “The area is notorious for crime.”
Synonyms: infamous, well-known
Antonyms: respected
Example: “Young minds are malleable.”
Synonyms: flexible, adaptable
Antonyms: rigid
Example: “The incumbent president won the election.”
Synonyms: current, officeholder
Antonyms: challenger
Example: “Employees filed a grievance.”
Synonyms: complaint, objection
Antonyms: satisfaction
Example: “Developers deprecate old software features.”
Synonyms: criticize, discourage
Antonyms: approve
Example: “The article was full of innuendo.”
Synonyms: hint, suggestion
Example: “The victory created euphoria.”
Synonyms: joy, excitement
Antonyms: despair
Example: “Trust can engender cooperation.”
Synonyms: cause, produce
Antonyms: prevent
Example: “She is a diligent student.”
Synonyms: hardworking, careful
Antonyms: lazy
Example: “We should automate this process.”
Synonyms: mechanize, computerize
Antonyms: do manually
Example: “The plan depended on artifice.”
Synonyms: trick, deception
Antonyms: honesty
Example: “The new venture attracted investors.”
Synonyms: enterprise, project
Antonyms: safe routine
Example: “He likes to indulge in chocolate.”
Synonyms: treat, allow
Antonyms: deny
Example: “Young artists emulate their teachers.”
Synonyms: imitate, copy
Antonyms: ignore
Example: “We cannot condone cheating.”
Synonyms: allow, accept
Antonyms: condemn
Example: “It was an arduous journey.”
Synonyms: difficult, demanding
Antonyms: easy
Adverb
Example: “I wholly agree with you.”
Synonyms: completely, entirely
Antonyms: partly
Example: “The process is opaque to users.”
Synonyms: unclear, not transparent
Antonyms: transparent
Example: “The project was an utter failure.”
Synonyms: complete, total
Antonyms: partial
Example: “Everyone has a small quirk.”
Synonyms: oddity, habit
Antonyms: normality
Example: “She answered with poise.”
Synonyms: composure, balance
Antonyms: panic
Example: “The plan worked without a hitch.”
Synonyms: problem, obstacle
Antonyms: smoothness
Example: “Don’t brood over small mistakes.”
Synonyms: worry, dwell
Antonyms: forget
Example: “Teenagers often feel social angst.”
Synonyms: anxiety, worry
Antonyms: calm
Example: “The school has an inclusive policy.”
Synonyms: welcoming, open to all
Antonyms: exclusive
Example: “The design has strong aesthetic value.”
Synonyms: artistic, visual
Antonyms: ugly
Example: “His words may provoke anger.”
Synonyms: trigger, cause
Example: “The film portrays life in a small city.”
Synonyms: depict, show
Antonyms: hide
Example: “Many people revere great teachers.”
Synonyms: respect, admire
Antonyms: despise
Example: “The law may oblige companies to report data.”
Synonyms: require, force
Antonyms: allow
Example: “This song can evoke strong memories.”
Synonyms: bring out, call up
Antonyms: suppress
Example: “The enterprise creates software.”
Synonyms: company, business
Antonyms: individual
Example: “The conference starts tomorrow.”
Synonyms: meeting, event
Antonyms: private talk
Example: “Addiction can damage health.”
Synonyms: dependence
Antonyms: freedom
Example: “The operator answered the phone.”
Synonyms: telephone operator, switchboard operator
Example: “Vitamin D is important.”
Synonyms: nutrient
Antonyms: toxin
Example: “University tuition is expensive.”
Synonyms: education fee
Antonyms: scholarship
Example: “My grandfather receives a pension.”
Synonyms: retirement money
Antonyms: salary
Example: “My laptop is new.”
Synonyms: computer, notebook
Antonyms: desktop
Example: “We signed the lease today.”
Synonyms: rental agreement, contract
Antonyms: ownership
Example: “Read the label on the bottle.”
Synonyms: tag, sticker
Antonyms: unmarked item
Example: “He took a loan from the bank.”
Synonyms: credit, borrowed money
Antonyms: saving
Example: “Immigration rules can change.”
Synonyms: moving to a country
Antonyms: emigration
Example: “Call an ambulance.”
Synonyms: emergency vehicle
Antonyms: taxi
Example: “This house is my property.”
Synonyms: ownership, asset
Antonyms: debt
Example: “Sign the document.”
Synonyms: paper, file
Antonyms: verbal agreement
Example: “This chemical is dangerous.”
Synonyms: substance
Antonyms: natural material
Example: “The lecture starts at ten.”
Synonyms: talk, lesson
Antonyms: break
Example: “The meeting agenda is short.”
Synonyms: plan, schedule
Antonyms: disorder
Example: “Eat soup with a spoon.”
Synonyms: eating tool
Antonyms: fork
Example: “I want a small snack.”
Synonyms: small meal
Antonyms: dinner
Example: “The fence is high.”
Synonyms: barrier, wall
Antonyms: gate
Example: “The police solved the crime.”
Synonyms: offense, illegal act
Antonyms: lawful act
Example: “I like to play chess.”
Synonyms: board game
Antonyms: football
Example: “The agent called me.”
Synonyms: representative
Antonyms: client
Example: “This is a quiet zone.”
Synonyms: area, region
Antonyms: center
Example: “He wears a black suit.”
Synonyms: formal clothes
Antonyms: casual clothes
Example: “We walk on the path.”
Synonyms: way, trail
Antonyms: wall
Example: “The lamp is on the table.”
Synonyms: light
Antonyms: darkness
Example: “I found a coin.”
Synonyms: metal money
Antonyms: banknote
Example: “This area is quiet.”
Synonyms: place, zone
Antonyms: point
Example: “She has a strong personality.”
Synonyms: character, nature
Antonyms: facelessness
Example: “Call the doctor in an emergency.”
Synonyms: crisis, urgent situation
Antonyms: normal situation
Example: “I live in an apartment.”
Synonyms: flat, home
Antonyms: house
Example: “Take the elevator to the third floor.”
Synonyms: lift
Antonyms: stairs
Example: “The audience listened carefully.”
Synonyms: listeners, viewers
Antonyms: speaker
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