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Noun
Example: “The movie had a surprising ending.”
Synonyms: finish, conclusion
Antonyms: beginning
Example: “The government announced austerity measures.”
Synonyms: strictness, frugality
Antonyms: luxury
Example: “He works in finance.”
Synonyms: money management, banking
Antonyms: spending without plan
Example: “Their divorce was difficult.”
Synonyms: separation
Antonyms: marriage
Example: “The team celebrated its victory.”
Synonyms: win, success
Antonyms: defeat
Example: “Stretching can help improve flexibility.”
Synonyms: extending, reaching
Antonyms: contracting, tightening
Adjective
Example: “The meaning is easier to grasp with contextual clues.”
Synonyms: situational, related to context
Antonyms: isolated, decontextualized
Example: “He became quiet and withdrawn after the move.”
Synonyms: reserved, isolated
Antonyms: outgoing, open
Example: “He becomes talkative when he is nervous.”
Synonyms: chatty, loquacious
Antonyms: silent, reserved
Adverb
Example: “She tactfully changed the subject.”
Synonyms: diplomatically, politely
Antonyms: rudely, bluntly
Example: “His repellant behavior drove people away.”
Synonyms: repulsive, off-putting
Antonyms: attractive, appealing
Example: “The actor took a bow after the performance.”
Synonyms: bend, curve
Antonyms: stand straight
Example: “This is the final answer.”
Synonyms: last, ending
Antonyms: first, temporary
Example: “The ruling was seen as a vindication of her long campaign.”
Synonyms: justification, exoneration
Antonyms: condemnation, disproof
Example: “Her patronizing tone irritated the audience.”
Synonyms: condescending, superior
Antonyms: respectful, humble
Example: “The cost of treatment was prohibitive for many families.”
Synonyms: excessive, restrictive
Antonyms: affordable, permissive
Example: “Their support was conditional on further reforms.”
Synonyms: dependent, provisional
Antonyms: unconditional, absolute
Verb
Example: “Please edit the document before sending it.”
Synonyms: revise, modify
Antonyms: leave unchanged
Example: “She took a deep breath before speaking.”
Synonyms: profound, intense
Antonyms: shallow
Example: “He explained it patronizingly, as if we were children.”
Synonyms: condescendingly
Antonyms: respectfully
Example: “Online impersonation can lead to serious fraud.”
Synonyms: identity spoofing
Example: “Access is granted conditionally, based on verification.”
Synonyms: depending on conditions
Antonyms: unconditionally
Example: “The ending felt anticlimactic after so much build-up.”
Synonyms: underwhelming
Antonyms: dramatic
Example: “In a crisis, extravagance can damage public trust.”
Synonyms: excess
Antonyms: frugality
Example: “Their analysis was superficial and missed the core issue.”
Synonyms: shallow
Antonyms: thorough
Example: “A restorative break can improve long-term productivity.”
Synonyms: reviving
Antonyms: depleting
Example: “His provocative remarks sparked an intense debate.”
Synonyms: inflammatory
Antonyms: soothing
Example: “Emulsification is essential in cosmetic production.”
Synonyms: blending
Antonyms: separation
Example: “His muscles felt stiff.”
Synonyms: rigid
Antonyms: flexible
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