concept (noun)
an idea of what something is like or
how it works
synonyms: thought, idea, belief
antonyms: fact
misconception (noun)
an incorrect idea or belief based on
faulty thinking
synonyms: misunderstanding, misbelief
antonyms: fact, reality, truth
perception (noun)
an idea about something gained using
the five senses
synonyms: recognition, notion
antonyms:
catalyst (noun)
1.) a substance causing a chemical reaction
2.) a person/event causing a change
synonyms: stimulus, spark, spur
antonyms: hindrance, block
boycott (verb)
to refuse to buy, use or participate in
something as a form of protest
synonyms: shun, avoid, reject
antonyms: promote, approve
industrialization (noun)
the process of going to a society which
produces or manufactures goods and
services
federalism (noun)
a system of government in which
states or provinces share power with
the national government
segregation (noun)
keeping people of differing beliefs or
races separate from each other
synonyms: isolation, partitioning
antonyms: inclusion
capitalism (noun)
an economic system in which a
country’s industries are controlled by
private owners for profit and not by
the government
socialism (noun)
an economic system in which property
is held and shared by the community as
a whole and not individually
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conductor (noun)
1.) a person who leads or directs
2.) an object/material that permits
the flow of electricity
synonyms: director, maestro
antonyms:
deduction (noun)
1.) a subtraction of something
2.) a conclusion formed by research,
information or experience
synonyms: finding, inference
antonyms:
conducive (adjective)
tending to cause or lead to something;
making it easy or possible
synonyms: helpful, useful
antonyms: hindering
deduce (verb)
to arrive at a conclusion
synonyms: conclude, infer, reason
antonyms:
outcome (noun)
a final product or end result
synonyms: consequence, end product
antonyms: origin, cause, source
initial (adjective)
occurring at the beginning or the start
synonyms: introductory, opening
antonyms: following, last
resource (noun)
a supply of something to be held in
reserve or used as needed
synonyms: asset
antonyms:
establish (verb)
to set up something on a regular basis
synonyms: create, found
antonyms: destroy, end
constant (noun)
an unchanging situation, factor or
variable
synonyms:
antonyms: variable
context (noun)
1.) the situation in which something
happens
2.) setting of a word or event
synonyms: condition, circumstance
antonyms:
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accredited (adjective)
having official credentials or
certifications proving expertise or
competence
synonyms: authorized, certified
antonyms: disaccredited
credible (adjective)
able to be believed
synonyms: trustworthy, believable
antonyms: deceptive, dishonest
credentials (noun)
qualifications proving someone is an
expert or knowledgeable in a subject or
field
synonyms: certificates, accreditations
antonyms:
propaganda (noun)
ideas often exaggerated and spread in
order to help a cause, leader, or
government
synonyms: implantation, hype
antonyms: truth
contrast (verb)
to examine for differences
synonyms:
antonyms: compare
compare (verb)
to examine for similarities
synonyms:
antonyms: contrast
stereotype (noun)
a belief all people or things with a
particular characteristic are the same
synonyms:
antonyms:
dynamic (adjective)
something that is always changing
synonyms: fluid
antonyms: static, unchanging
modify (verb)
to make minor changes to something
synonyms: adapt, adjust, alter
antonyms: remain, leave alone
valid (adjective)
something accurate and reasonable
synonyms: legitimate
antonyms: false, fake
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impending (adjective)
about to happen in the near future
synonyms: approaching, imminent
antonyms: gone, past
dependent (adjective)
reliant on someone or something else
synonyms: counting on
antonyms: independent
independent (adjective)
not reliant on someone or something
else
synonyms: autonomous, self-sufficient
antonyms: dependent
constitute (verb)
to make up or form something;
be a part of a whole
synonyms: create, establish, comprise
antonyms: destroy, ruin
conclude (verb)
1.) to bring something to an end
2.) to infer or form an opinion
synonyms: finish, reason
antonyms: begin, commence
nullify (verb)
to make something invalid or void
synonyms: cancel, revoke
antonyms: validate
derive (verb)
to come from something or someone
else; to obtain from
synonyms: acquire, glean
antonyms: forfeit
anticipate (verb)
to expect or look ahead with pleasure
and excitement
synonyms: foresee
antonyms: doubt
convert (verb)
to change something into a different
form
synonyms: change, transform
antonyms: remain, preserve
qualify (verb)
to have the needed skills and
knowledge for a particular job or
activity
synonyms: authorize, certify
antonyms: disqualify, disallow