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Adjective
Example: “The court imposed punitive measures.”
Synonyms: punishing, disciplinary
Antonyms: forgiving
Example: “The soldiers became mutinous.”
Synonyms: rebellious, disobedient
Antonyms: obedient
Verb
Example: “We utilize data to improve service.”
Synonyms: use, apply
Antonyms: waste
Example: “It was a vicious attack.”
Synonyms: cruel, violent
Antonyms: kind
Example: “The audience became hostile.”
Synonyms: unfriendly, aggressive
Antonyms: friendly
Noun
Example: “This territory belongs to the city.”
Synonyms: area, land
Antonyms: border
Example: “The assistant helped the teacher.”
Synonyms: helper, aide
Antonyms: leader
Example: “I sent a business proposal.”
Synonyms: offer, plan
Antonyms: rejection
Example: “This device is new.”
Synonyms: machine, gadget
Antonyms: manual tool
Example: “This area is quiet.”
Synonyms: place, zone
Antonyms: point
Adverb
Example: “The rules were applied punitively rather than fairly.”
Synonyms: harshly, penally
Antonyms: leniently, mercifully
Example: “The argument presupposes that the data are accurate.”
Synonyms: assume, take for granted
Antonyms: question, doubt
Example: “The ostensible reason for the visit was business.”
Synonyms: apparent, supposed
Antonyms: real, genuine
Example: “She became hysterical when she heard the news.”
Synonyms: uncontrollable, frantic
Antonyms: calm, composed
Example: “The garden includes ornamental trees.”
Synonyms: decorative, fancy
Antonyms: functional, plain
Example: “The chemical was used to neutralize the acid.”
Synonyms: cancel out, counteract
Antonyms: intensify, strengthen
Example: “He is too headstrong to take advice.”
Synonyms: stubborn, willful
Antonyms: obedient, flexible
Example: “The expedition crossed the desert in six days.”
Synonyms: journey, mission
Antonyms: return, stay
Example: “Large crowds began to congregate outside.”
Synonyms: gather, assemble
Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Example: “Open the windows to ventilate the room.”
Synonyms: air out, oxygenate
Antonyms: seal, stifle
Example: “She remained undaunted by criticism.”
Synonyms: fearless, brave
Antonyms: discouraged, afraid
Example: “Success often requires sacrifice.”
Synonyms: give up, offering
Antonyms: gain, self-indulgence
prefix
Example: “The group is strongly anti war.”
Synonyms: against
Antonyms: pro
Example: “The suspect was interrogated for several hours.”
Synonyms: question, examine closely
Antonyms: ignore, release
Example: “Without context, the numbers are meaningless.”
Synonyms: pointless, insignificant
Antonyms: meaningful, significant
Example: “It is illegal to impersonate a police officer.”
Synonyms: imitate, pose as
Antonyms: reveal identity, be oneself
Example: “The data may have been compromised during the breach.”
Synonyms: endangered, weakened
Antonyms: secure, protected
Example: “Several universities agreed to collaborate on the research.”
Synonyms: cooperate, work together
Antonyms: compete, oppose
Example: “It was cold and windy outside.”
Synonyms: breezy
Antonyms: still
Example: “This is the ideal place for a picnic.”
Synonyms: perfect
Antonyms: imperfect
Example: “Their goals are antithetical to everything we’re trying to build.”
Synonyms: opposed
Antonyms: compatible
Example: “Don’t argue meaninglessly—focus on facts.”
Synonyms: pointlessly
Antonyms: meaningfully
Example: “Companies hedge against currency risk.”
Synonyms: protect
Antonyms: expose
Example: “The lab is equipped with modern tools.”
Synonyms: outfit
Antonyms: strip
Example: “This small bag is handy for travel.”
Synonyms: useful
Antonyms: useless
Example: “Can you guess my age?”
Synonyms: predict
Antonyms: know
Example: “It is cruel to hurt animals.”
Synonyms: harsh
Example: “He couldn’t hide his anger.”
Synonyms: rage
Antonyms: calm
Preposition
Example: “I am against this plan.”
Synonyms: opposed to
Antonyms: for
Example: “I oppose this idea.”
Synonyms: disagree
Antonyms: support
Example: “They tried to invade the city.”
Synonyms: enter by force
Antonyms: leave
Example: “Please write your name here.”
Synonyms: compose
Antonyms: erase
Example: “The argument rests on a flawed presupposition.”
Synonyms: assumption
Antonyms: conclusion
Example: “Everyone wants freedom.”
Synonyms: liberty
Antonyms: slavery
Example: “The data contradicts the theory.”
Synonyms: oppose
Example: “The article juxtaposes theory and practice.”
Synonyms: compare, contrast
Antonyms: separate
Example: “The argument relies on a false dichotomy.”
Synonyms: division, contrast
Antonyms: unity
Example: “We tested the hypothesis that onboarding friction reduces retention.”
Synonyms: surmise, conjecture, supposition
/ˈæləkeɪt/
Example: “We allocated extra budget to marketing.”
Synonyms: apportion
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/
Example: “They modified the design.”
Synonyms: qualify
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
Example: “He was exposed to new ideas.”
Synonyms: impart, exhibit, display
Antonyms: cover
/ˈpɝːpəs/
Example: “What is the purpose of this lesson?”
Synonyms: resolve, determination, function
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