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Verb
Example: “The contract stipulates a deadline.”
Synonyms: specify, require
Antonyms: omit
Example: “The law proscribes discrimination.”
Synonyms: ban, forbid
Antonyms: permit
Adjective
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: “This phrase sounds idiomatic in English.”
Synonyms: natural, native-like
Antonyms: unnatural
Noun
Example: “In hindsight, the decision was wrong.”
Synonyms: retrospection
Antonyms: foresight
Example: “Developers deprecate old software features.”
Synonyms: criticize, discourage
Antonyms: approve
Example: “Sleep affects cognitive performance.”
Synonyms: mental, intellectual
Antonyms: physical
Example: “The brand has a strong mystique.”
Synonyms: aura, charm
Antonyms: plainness
Example: “He is a maverick in the industry.”
Synonyms: nonconformist, rebel
Antonyms: conformist
Example: “The article was full of innuendo.”
Synonyms: hint, suggestion
Antonyms: direct statement
Example: “She is a diligent student.”
Synonyms: hardworking, careful
Antonyms: lazy
Example: “They bought a derelict building.”
Synonyms: abandoned, neglected
Antonyms: maintained
Example: “The flood was a calamity for the village.”
Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe
Antonyms: blessing
Example: “They stayed in an opulent hotel.”
Synonyms: luxurious, rich
Antonyms: poor
Example: “The company had an insular culture.”
Synonyms: narrow-minded, isolated
Antonyms: open-minded
Example: “The house looked forlorn.”
Synonyms: lonely, abandoned
Antonyms: cheerful
Example: “She is an eminent scientist.”
Synonyms: distinguished, famous
Antonyms: unknown
Example: “The teacher distilled the idea into one sentence.”
Synonyms: extract, simplify
Antonyms: complicate
Example: “It was an arduous journey.”
Synonyms: difficult, demanding
Antonyms: easy
Example: “The university is of high repute.”
Synonyms: reputation, standing
Antonyms: disgrace
Example: “The building has ornate doors.”
Synonyms: decorative, elaborate
Antonyms: plain
Example: “The process is opaque to users.”
Synonyms: unclear, not transparent
Antonyms: transparent
Example: “The report uses too much jargon.”
Synonyms: technical language, terminology
Antonyms: plain language
Example: “She answered with poise.”
Synonyms: composure, balance
Antonyms: panic
Example: “The newspaper published lurid details.”
Synonyms: shocking, sensational
Example: “The lecture will edify the audience.”
Synonyms: teach, instruct
Antonyms: mislead
Example: “The athlete is agile and fast.”
Synonyms: nimble, quick
Antonyms: clumsy
Example: “She is adept at solving problems.”
Synonyms: skilled, proficient
Antonyms: inept
Example: “A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides.”
Synonyms: landform
Antonyms: island
Example: “We need to understand the mechanism.”
Synonyms: system, process
Antonyms: randomness
Example: “The landscape is beautiful.”
Synonyms: scenery, view
Antonyms: city interior
Example: “She has a strong intellect.”
Synonyms: intelligence, mind
Antonyms: stupidity
Example: “The school has an inclusive policy.”
Synonyms: welcoming, open to all
Antonyms: exclusive
Example: “It is hard to conceive a better plan.”
Synonyms: imagine, think of
Antonyms: misunderstand
Example: “The teacher built rapport with the students.”
Synonyms: connection, trust
Antonyms: distance
Example: “His words may provoke anger.”
Synonyms: trigger, cause
Antonyms: calm
Example: “The argument is based on a false premise.”
Synonyms: assumption, basis
Antonyms: conclusion
Example: “The director will oversee the project.”
Synonyms: supervise, manage
Antonyms: ignore
Example: “The meaning of the sentence is obscure.”
Synonyms: unclear, unknown
Antonyms: clear
Example: “We need an ethical solution.”
Synonyms: moral, fair
Antonyms: unethical
Example: “Many people revere great teachers.”
Synonyms: respect, admire
Antonyms: despise
Example: “This song can evoke strong memories.”
Synonyms: bring out, call up
Antonyms: suppress
Example: “My supervisor checked the report.”
Synonyms: manager, boss
Antonyms: trainee
Example: “Statistics helps us understand data.”
Synonyms: data analysis, numbers
Antonyms: guesswork
Example: “The programmer fixed the website.”
Synonyms: developer, coder
Antonyms: nontechnical user
Example: “The pharmacist gave me medicine.”
Synonyms: drugstore specialist
Antonyms: patient
Example: “This territory belongs to the city.”
Synonyms: area, land
Antonyms: border
Example: “Inflation makes prices higher.”
Synonyms: price increase
Antonyms: deflation
Example: “The collector bought an old stamp.”
Synonyms: gatherer
Antonyms: seller
Example: “Astronomy studies stars and planets.”
Synonyms: space science
Antonyms: astrology
Example: “The applicant sent a document.”
Synonyms: candidate, person applying
Antonyms: reviewer
Example: “Addiction can damage health.”
Synonyms: dependence
Antonyms: freedom
Example: “Shipping is free today.”
Synonyms: delivery, transport
Antonyms: pickup
Example: “The program supports child welfare.”
Synonyms: well-being, support
Antonyms: hardship
Example: “My grandfather receives a pension.”
Synonyms: retirement money
Antonyms: salary
Example: “Good hygiene prevents disease.”
Synonyms: cleanliness
Antonyms: dirtiness
Example: “He works in finance.”
Synonyms: money management, banking
Antonyms: spending without plan
Example: “The cups are in the cabinet.”
Synonyms: cupboard, storage unit
Antonyms: open shelf
Example: “This recipe is easy.”
Synonyms: cooking instructions
Antonyms: random cooking
Example: “The business made a profit.”
Synonyms: gain, earnings
Antonyms: loss
Example: “The company had an audit.”
Synonyms: inspection, review
Antonyms: neglect
Example: “Mathematics is useful.”
Synonyms: math
Antonyms: literature
Example: “The house has no electricity.”
Synonyms: power, electric power
Antonyms: darkness
Example: “Agriculture is important for the economy.”
Synonyms: farming
Antonyms: industry
Example: “This technique saves time.”
Synonyms: method, approach
Antonyms: random action
Example: “Good nutrition is important.”
Synonyms: diet, food intake
Antonyms: malnutrition
Example: “We study geography at school.”
Synonyms: study of places
Antonyms: history
Example: “Chemistry is my favorite subject.”
Synonyms: science of substances
Example: “Call an ambulance.”
Synonyms: emergency vehicle
Antonyms: taxi
Example: “This house is my property.”
Synonyms: ownership, asset
Antonyms: debt
Example: “He studies politics.”
Synonyms: government affairs
Antonyms: private life
Example: “The analysis is useful.”
Synonyms: study, examination
Antonyms: guess
Example: “Poverty is a serious problem.”
Synonyms: lack of money
Antonyms: wealth
Example: “Physics is an interesting subject.”
Synonyms: science of nature
Antonyms: art
Example: “Learn this formula.”
Synonyms: rule, equation
Example: “The economy is growing.”
Synonyms: financial system
Antonyms: poverty
Example: “Trade between countries is important.”
Synonyms: commerce, business
Antonyms: isolation
Example: “A storm is coming.”
Synonyms: bad weather, tempest
Example: “Cut the onion.”
Synonyms: vegetable
Antonyms: fruit
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