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sycophant (noun)
sycophant (noun)
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer
antonym: rebel
sentence: The professor recognized
the overly attentive student as
nothing more than a sycophant.
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer
antonym: rebel
sentence: The professor recognized
the overly attentive student as
nothing more than a sycophant.
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
sycophant (noun)
sycophant (noun)
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer
antonym: rebel
sentence: The professor recognized
the overly attentive student as
nothing more than a sycophant.
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer
antonym: rebel
sentence: The professor recognized
the overly attentive student as
nothing more than a sycophant.
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
pernicious (adj.)
pernicious (adj.)
definition: intending to cause harm
synonym: harmful/dangerous
antonym: kind/benevolent
sentence: The pernicious ice storm
attacked the small coastal town.
definition: intending to cause harm
synonym: harmful/dangerous
antonym: kind/benevolent
sentence: The pernicious ice storm
attacked the small coastal town.
pernicious (adj.)
pernicious (adj.)
definition: intending to cause harm
synonym: harmful/dangerous
antonym: kind/benevolent
sentence: The pernicious ice storm
attacked the small coastal town.
definition: intending to cause harm
synonym: harmful/dangerous
antonym: kind/benevolent
sentence: The pernicious ice storm
attacked the small coastal town.
ubiquitous (adj.)
ubiquitous (adj.)
definition: appearing everywhere
synonym: omnipresent/pervasive
antonym: scarce/rare
sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous
among our male student population.
definition: appearing everywhere
synonym: omnipresent/pervasive
antonym: scarce/rare
sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous
among our male student population.
ubiquitous (adj.)
ubiquitous (adj.)
definition: appearing everywhere
synonym: omnipresent/pervasive
antonym: scarce/rare
sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous
among our male student population.
definition: appearing everywhere
synonym: omnipresent/pervasive
antonym: scarce/rare
sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous
among our male student population.
non sequitur (noun)
non sequitur (noun)
definition: a statement that does not
logically follow a conversation's flow
synonym: interruption
antonym: support
sentence: One of the kids in my group
of friends is so random; he constantly
drops non sequiturs into our
conversations.
definition: a statement that does not
logically follow a conversation's flow
synonym: interruption
antonym: support
sentence: One of the kids in my group
of friends is so random; he constantly
drops non sequiturs into our
conversations.
non sequitur (noun)
non sequitur (noun)
definition: a statement that does not
logically follow a conversation's flow
synonym: interruption
antonym: support
sentence: One of the kids in my group
of friends is so random; he constantly
drops non sequiturs into our
conversations.
definition: a statement that does not
logically follow a conversation's flow
synonym: interruption
antonym: support
sentence: One of the kids in my group
of friends is so random; he constantly
drops non sequiturs into our
conversations.
diatribe (noun)
diatribe (noun)
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal
attack
synonym: rant
antonym: conversation
sentence: The candidate for governor
lost voter approval when her diatribe
about immigration was posted on
YouTube.
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal
attack
synonym: rant
antonym: conversation
sentence: The candidate for governor
lost voter approval when her diatribe
about immigration was posted on
YouTube.
diatribe (noun)
diatribe (noun)
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal
attack
synonym: rant
antonym: conversation
sentence: The candidate for governor
lost voter approval when her diatribe
about immigration was posted on
YouTube.
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal
attack
synonym: rant
antonym: conversation
sentence: The candidate for governor
lost voter approval when her diatribe
about immigration was posted on
YouTube.
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slipshod (adj.)
slipshod (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of care or
thought
synonym: botched/sloppy
antonym: exact/perfect
sentence: Greedy contractors ruined
my aunt's house with slipshod work.
definition: showing a lack of care or
thought
synonym: botched/sloppy
antonym: exact/perfect
sentence: Greedy contractors ruined
my aunt's house with slipshod work.
slipshod (adj.)
slipshod (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of care or
thought
synonym: botched/sloppy
antonym: exact/perfect
sentence: Greedy contractors ruined
my aunt's house with slipshod work.
definition: showing a lack of care or
thought
synonym: botched/sloppy
antonym: exact/perfect
sentence: Greedy contractors ruined
my aunt's house with slipshod work.
nefarious (adj.)
nefarious (adj.)
definition: wicked or criminal
synonym: evil
antonym: angelic
sentence: The nefarious activities of
the mafia family were caught on tape.
definition: wicked or criminal
synonym: evil
antonym: angelic
sentence: The nefarious activities of
the mafia family were caught on tape.
nefarious (adj.)
nefarious (adj.)
definition: wicked or criminal
synonym: evil
antonym: angelic
sentence: The nefarious activities of
the mafia family were caught on tape.
definition: wicked or criminal
synonym: evil
antonym: angelic
sentence: The nefarious activities of
the mafia family were caught on tape.
precursor (noun)
precursor (noun)
definition: a person or thing that comes before
definition: a person or thing that comes before
synonym: forerunner
antonym: result
sentence: Seedless watermelons were
a precursor to a slew of new
bioengineered foods.
synonym: forerunner
antonym: result
sentence: Seedless watermelons were
a precursor to a slew of new
bioengineered foods.
another of a similar kind
another of a similar kind
precursor (noun)
precursor (noun)
definition: a person or thing that comes before
definition: a person or thing that comes before
synonym: forerunner
antonym: result
sentence: Seedless watermelons were
a precursor to a slew of new
bioengineered foods.
synonym: forerunner
antonym: result
sentence: Seedless watermelons were
a precursor to a slew of new
bioengineered foods.
another of a similar kind
another of a similar kind
impregnable (adj.)
impregnable (adj.)
definition: unable to be captured or
broken into
synonym: secure
antonym: vulnerable
sentence: The castle was surrounded
by an impregnable stone wall.
definition: unable to be captured or
broken into
synonym: secure
antonym: vulnerable
sentence: The castle was surrounded
by an impregnable stone wall.
impregnable (adj.)
impregnable (adj.)
definition: unable to be captured or
broken into
synonym: secure
antonym: vulnerable
sentence: The castle was surrounded
by an impregnable stone wall.
definition: unable to be captured or
broken into
synonym: secure
antonym: vulnerable
sentence: The castle was surrounded
by an impregnable stone wall.
demure (adj.)
demure (adj.)
definition: shy or modest
synonym: reserved
antonym: obnoxious
sentence: The demure girl blushed
during the health teacher's lecture.
definition: shy or modest
synonym: reserved
antonym: obnoxious
sentence: The demure girl blushed
during the health teacher's lecture.
demure (adj.)
demure (adj.)
definition: shy or modest
synonym: reserved
antonym: obnoxious
sentence: The demure girl blushed
during the health teacher's lecture.
definition: shy or modest
synonym: reserved
antonym: obnoxious
sentence: The demure girl blushed
during the health teacher's lecture.
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jingoistic (adj.)
jingoistic (adj.)
definition: overly patriotic
synonym: nationalistic
antonym: unbiased
sentence: The jingoistic tone of the
politician's speech made the
audience squirm.
definition: overly patriotic
synonym: nationalistic
antonym: unbiased
sentence: The jingoistic tone of the
politician's speech made the
audience squirm.
jingoistic (adj.)
jingoistic (adj.)
definition: overly patriotic
synonym: nationalistic
antonym: unbiased
sentence: The jingoistic tone of the
politician's speech made the
audience squirm.
definition: overly patriotic
synonym: nationalistic
antonym: unbiased
sentence: The jingoistic tone of the
politician's speech made the
audience squirm.
implacable (adj.)
implacable (adj.)
definition: unable to be soothed
synonym: relentless/unyielding
antonym: merciful/yielding
sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined
her wedding dress, my sister was filled
with implacable rage.
definition: unable to be soothed
synonym: relentless/unyielding
antonym: merciful/yielding
sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined
her wedding dress, my sister was filled
with implacable rage.
implacable (adj.)
implacable (adj.)
definition: unable to be soothed
synonym: relentless/unyielding
antonym: merciful/yielding
sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined
her wedding dress, my sister was filled
with implacable rage.
definition: unable to be soothed
synonym: relentless/unyielding
antonym: merciful/yielding
sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined
her wedding dress, my sister was filled
with implacable rage.
affinity (noun)
affinity (noun)
definition: a natural skill
synonym: talent
antonym: weakness
sentence: With her affinity for
performing, it was no surprise that
Julia won the lead in the school
musical.
definition: a natural skill
synonym: talent
antonym: weakness
sentence: With her affinity for
performing, it was no surprise that
Julia won the lead in the school
musical.
affinity (noun)
affinity (noun)
definition: a natural skill
synonym: talent
antonym: weakness
sentence: With her affinity for
performing, it was no surprise that
Julia won the lead in the school
musical.
definition: a natural skill
synonym: talent
antonym: weakness
sentence: With her affinity for
performing, it was no surprise that
Julia won the lead in the school
musical.
coquette (noun)
coquette (noun)
definition: a woman who flirts to get
what she wants
synonym: tease/vamp
antonym: prude
sentence: The girl coquettishly batted
her eyelashes and giggled as the boy
told a lame story.
definition: a woman who flirts to get
what she wants
synonym: tease/vamp
antonym: prude
sentence: The girl coquettishly batted
her eyelashes and giggled as the boy
told a lame story.
coquette (noun)
coquette (noun)
definition: a woman who flirts to get
what she wants
synonym: tease/vamp
antonym: prude
sentence: The girl coquettishly batted
her eyelashes and giggled as the boy
told a lame story.
definition: a woman who flirts to get
what she wants
synonym: tease/vamp
antonym: prude
sentence: The girl coquettishly batted
her eyelashes and giggled as the boy
told a lame story.
harangue (verb)
harangue (verb)
definition: lecture at length in an
aggressive way
synonym: accost/rant
antonym: discuss
sentence: My cousin is the type of guy
who will harangue strangers about
smoking in public.
definition: lecture at length in an
aggressive way
synonym: accost/rant
antonym: discuss
sentence: My cousin is the type of guy
who will harangue strangers about
smoking in public.
harangue (verb)
harangue (verb)
definition: lecture at length in an
aggressive way
synonym: accost/rant
antonym: discuss
sentence: My cousin is the type of guy
who will harangue strangers about
smoking in public.
definition: lecture at length in an
aggressive way
synonym: accost/rant
antonym: discuss
sentence: My cousin is the type of guy
who will harangue strangers about
smoking in public.
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bemoan (verb)
bemoan (verb)
definition: express discontent or
sorrow over
synonym: lament/complain
antonym: celebrate/enjoy
sentence: My single friends often
bemoan the lack of high-quality
people on the dating scene.
definition: express discontent or
sorrow over
synonym: lament/complain
antonym: celebrate/enjoy
sentence: My single friends often
bemoan the lack of high-quality
people on the dating scene.
bemoan (verb)
bemoan (verb)
definition: express discontent or
sorrow over
synonym: lament/complain
antonym: celebrate/enjoy
sentence: My single friends often
bemoan the lack of high-quality
people on the dating scene.
definition: express discontent or
sorrow over
synonym: lament/complain
antonym: celebrate/enjoy
sentence: My single friends often
bemoan the lack of high-quality
people on the dating scene.
misogynist (noun)
misogynist (noun)
definition: someone who hates women
synonym: chauvinist
antonym: feminist
sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic
attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
definition: someone who hates women
synonym: chauvinist
antonym: feminist
sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic
attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
misogynist (noun)
misogynist (noun)
definition: someone who hates women
synonym: chauvinist
antonym: feminist
sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic
attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
definition: someone who hates women
synonym: chauvinist
antonym: feminist
sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic
attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
abhor (verb)
abhor (verb)
definition: hate
synonym: loathe
antonym: love
sentence: Professional tax preparers
abhor a flat tax because it would dry
up their business.
definition: hate
synonym: loathe
antonym: love
sentence: Professional tax preparers
abhor a flat tax because it would dry
up their business.
abhor (verb)
abhor (verb)
definition: hate
synonym: loathe
antonym: love
sentence: Professional tax preparers
abhor a flat tax because it would dry
up their business.
definition: hate
synonym: loathe
antonym: love
sentence: Professional tax preparers
abhor a flat tax because it would dry
up their business.
talisman (noun)
talisman (noun)
definition: an object with magical
powers to bring good luck
synonym: charm
antonym: jinx
sentence: In many quest stories, an
unlikely hero must deliver a talisman
to its rightful owner.
definition: an object with magical
powers to bring good luck
synonym: charm
antonym: jinx
sentence: In many quest stories, an
unlikely hero must deliver a talisman
to its rightful owner.
talisman (noun)
talisman (noun)
definition: an object with magical
powers to bring good luck
synonym: charm
antonym: jinx
sentence: In many quest stories, an
unlikely hero must deliver a talisman
to its rightful owner.
definition: an object with magical
powers to bring good luck
synonym: charm
antonym: jinx
sentence: In many quest stories, an
unlikely hero must deliver a talisman
to its rightful owner.
placid (adj.)
placid (adj.)
definition: not easily upset or excited
synonym: calm
antonym: agitated
sentence: The yoga teacher's placid
demeanor was soothing to the class.
definition: not easily upset or excited
synonym: calm
antonym: agitated
sentence: The yoga teacher's placid
demeanor was soothing to the class.
placid (adj.)
placid (adj.)
definition: not easily upset or excited
synonym: calm
antonym: agitated
sentence: The yoga teacher's placid
demeanor was soothing to the class.
definition: not easily upset or excited
synonym: calm
antonym: agitated
sentence: The yoga teacher's placid
demeanor was soothing to the class.
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bovine (adj.)
bovine (adj.)
definition: in the manner of a cow
synonym: slow/dim
antonym: quick/bright
sentence: He stared at me with a dull,
bovine expression.
definition: in the manner of a cow
synonym: slow/dim
antonym: quick/bright
sentence: He stared at me with a dull,
bovine expression.
bovine (adj.)
bovine (adj.)
definition: in the manner of a cow
synonym: slow/dim
antonym: quick/bright
sentence: He stared at me with a dull,
bovine expression.
definition: in the manner of a cow
synonym: slow/dim
antonym: quick/bright
sentence: He stared at me with a dull,
bovine expression.
facetious (adj.)
facetious (adj.)
definition: treating serious issues with
inappropriate humor
synonym: flippant
antonym: respectful
sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious
manner made her unpopular with
both her peers and adults.
definition: treating serious issues with
inappropriate humor
synonym: flippant
antonym: respectful
sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious
manner made her unpopular with
both her peers and adults.
facetious (adj.)
facetious (adj.)
definition: treating serious issues with
inappropriate humor
synonym: flippant
antonym: respectful
sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious
manner made her unpopular with
both her peers and adults.
definition: treating serious issues with
inappropriate humor
synonym: flippant
antonym: respectful
sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious
manner made her unpopular with
both her peers and adults.
contrite (adj.)
contrite (adj.)
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad
action
synonym: apologetic
antonym: unrepentant
sentence: The contrite boy offered all
of his birthday money to fix the
window he broke.
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad
action
synonym: apologetic
antonym: unrepentant
sentence: The contrite boy offered all
of his birthday money to fix the
window he broke.
contrite (adj.)
contrite (adj.)
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad
action
synonym: apologetic
antonym: unrepentant
sentence: The contrite boy offered all
of his birthday money to fix the
window he broke.
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad
action
synonym: apologetic
antonym: unrepentant
sentence: The contrite boy offered all
of his birthday money to fix the
window he broke.
erudite (adj.)
erudite (adj.)
definition: showing great knowledge or
learning
synonym: intelligent
antonym: dumb/bovine
sentence: The erudite philosopher's
lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
definition: showing great knowledge or
learning
synonym: intelligent
antonym: dumb/bovine
sentence: The erudite philosopher's
lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
erudite (adj.)
erudite (adj.)
definition: showing great knowledge or
learning
synonym: intelligent
antonym: dumb/bovine
sentence: The erudite philosopher's
lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
definition: showing great knowledge or
learning
synonym: intelligent
antonym: dumb/bovine
sentence: The erudite philosopher's
lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
anomaly (noun)
anomaly (noun)
definition: something that deviates
from what is expected or normal
synonym: exception/outlier
antonym: norm
sentence: It was a complete anomaly
when Caroline, a freshman, won the
title of Homecoming Queen, an honor
usually reserved only for senior girls.
definition: something that deviates
from what is expected or normal
synonym: exception/outlier
antonym: norm
sentence: It was a complete anomaly
when Caroline, a freshman, won the
title of Homecoming Queen, an honor
usually reserved only for senior girls.
anomaly (noun)
anomaly (noun)
definition: something that deviates
from what is expected or normal
synonym: exception/outlier
antonym: norm
sentence: It was a complete anomaly
when Caroline, a freshman, won the
title of Homecoming Queen, an honor
usually reserved only for senior girls.
definition: something that deviates
from what is expected or normal
synonym: exception/outlier
antonym: norm
sentence: It was a complete anomaly
when Caroline, a freshman, won the
title of Homecoming Queen, an honor
usually reserved only for senior girls.
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noxious (adj.)
noxious (adj.)
definition: very harmful
synonym: poisonous/dangerous
antonym: healthful/beneficial
sentence: The victims were overcome
by noxious fumes.
definition: very harmful
synonym: poisonous/dangerous
antonym: healthful/beneficial
sentence: The victims were overcome
by noxious fumes.
noxious (adj.)
noxious (adj.)
definition: very harmful
synonym: poisonous/dangerous
antonym: healthful/beneficial
sentence: The victims were overcome
by noxious fumes.
definition: very harmful
synonym: poisonous/dangerous
antonym: healthful/beneficial
sentence: The victims were overcome
by noxious fumes.
bilk (verb)
bilk (verb)
definition: to cheat someone out of
money
synonym: scam
antonym: earn
sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked
thousands of investors out of their life
savings.
definition: to cheat someone out of
money
synonym: scam
antonym: earn
sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked
thousands of investors out of their life
savings.
bilk (verb)
bilk (verb)
definition: to cheat someone out of
money
synonym: scam
antonym: earn
sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked
thousands of investors out of their life
savings.
definition: to cheat someone out of
money
synonym: scam
antonym: earn
sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked
thousands of investors out of their life
savings.
replete (adj.)
replete (adj.)
definition: well-supplied with
something
synonym: full
antonym: empty
sentence: The novel, replete with
humor and drama, rocketed up the
best-sellers' charts.
definition: well-supplied with
something
synonym: full
antonym: empty
sentence: The novel, replete with
humor and drama, rocketed up the
best-sellers' charts.
replete (adj.)
replete (adj.)
definition: well-supplied with
something
synonym: full
antonym: empty
sentence: The novel, replete with
humor and drama, rocketed up the
best-sellers' charts.
definition: well-supplied with
something
synonym: full
antonym: empty
sentence: The novel, replete with
humor and drama, rocketed up the
best-sellers' charts.
blasphemy (noun)
blasphemy (noun)
definition: profane talk about holy or
sacred things
synonym: heresy/sacrilege
antonym: piety/reverence
sentence: The protesters screamed
vile blasphemies during the Pope's
speech.
definition: profane talk about holy or
sacred things
synonym: heresy/sacrilege
antonym: piety/reverence
sentence: The protesters screamed
vile blasphemies during the Pope's
speech.
blasphemy (noun)
blasphemy (noun)
definition: profane talk about holy or
sacred things
synonym: heresy/sacrilege
antonym: piety/reverence
sentence: The protesters screamed
vile blasphemies during the Pope's
speech.
definition: profane talk about holy or
sacred things
synonym: heresy/sacrilege
antonym: piety/reverence
sentence: The protesters screamed
vile blasphemies during the Pope's
speech.
absolution (noun)
absolution (noun)
definition: formal release from guilt or
punishment
synonym: forgiveness
antonym: condemnation
sentence: The priest administered
absolutions to the sinners.
definition: formal release from guilt or
punishment
synonym: forgiveness
antonym: condemnation
sentence: The priest administered
absolutions to the sinners.
absolution (noun)
absolution (noun)
definition: formal release from guilt or
punishment
synonym: forgiveness
antonym: condemnation
sentence: The priest administered
absolutions to the sinners.
definition: formal release from guilt or
punishment
synonym: forgiveness
antonym: condemnation
sentence: The priest administered
absolutions to the sinners.
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cantankerous (adj.)
cantankerous (adj.)
definition: argumentative and
uncooperative
synonym: bad-tempered
antonym: kind/happy
sentence: The crusty, cantankerous
old man bellowed at the children as
they walked past his house.
definition: argumentative and
uncooperative
synonym: bad-tempered
antonym: kind/happy
sentence: The crusty, cantankerous
old man bellowed at the children as
they walked past his house.
cantankerous (adj.)
cantankerous (adj.)
definition: argumentative and
uncooperative
synonym: bad-tempered
antonym: kind/happy
sentence: The crusty, cantankerous
old man bellowed at the children as
they walked past his house.
definition: argumentative and
uncooperative
synonym: bad-tempered
antonym: kind/happy
sentence: The crusty, cantankerous
old man bellowed at the children as
they walked past his house.
deride (verb)
deride (verb)
definition: to verbally rip apart
synonym: mock/insult
antonym: compliment
sentence: The professor derided my
essay as a clumsy attempt at literary
analysis.
definition: to verbally rip apart
synonym: mock/insult
antonym: compliment
sentence: The professor derided my
essay as a clumsy attempt at literary
analysis.
deride (verb)
deride (verb)
definition: to verbally rip apart
synonym: mock/insult
antonym: compliment
sentence: The professor derided my
essay as a clumsy attempt at literary
analysis.
definition: to verbally rip apart
synonym: mock/insult
antonym: compliment
sentence: The professor derided my
essay as a clumsy attempt at literary
analysis.
debacle (noun)
debacle (noun)
definition: a disaster
synonym: failure
antonym: success
sentence: The mortgage industry's
financial debacle has wounded the
entire nation's economy.
definition: a disaster
synonym: failure
antonym: success
sentence: The mortgage industry's
financial debacle has wounded the
entire nation's economy.
debacle (noun)
debacle (noun)
definition: a disaster
synonym: failure
antonym: success
sentence: The mortgage industry's
financial debacle has wounded the
entire nation's economy.
definition: a disaster
synonym: failure
antonym: success
sentence: The mortgage industry's
financial debacle has wounded the
entire nation's economy.
temerity (noun)
temerity (noun)
definition: excessive or foolish
boldness
synonym: nerve/rashness
antonym: caution
sentence: She had the temerity to
illegally jaywalk right in front of the
police officer's car.
definition: excessive or foolish
boldness
synonym: nerve/rashness
antonym: caution
sentence: She had the temerity to
illegally jaywalk right in front of the
police officer's car.
temerity (noun)
temerity (noun)
definition: excessive or foolish
boldness
synonym: nerve/rashness
antonym: caution
sentence: She had the temerity to
illegally jaywalk right in front of the
police officer's car.
definition: excessive or foolish
boldness
synonym: nerve/rashness
antonym: caution
sentence: She had the temerity to
illegally jaywalk right in front of the
police officer's car.
ennui (noun)
ennui (noun)
definition: dissatisfaction or
exhaustion caused by boredom
synonym: fatigue
antonym: enthusiasm
sentence: Facing staggering piles of
homework with no hope for relief, a
heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
definition: dissatisfaction or
exhaustion caused by boredom
synonym: fatigue
antonym: enthusiasm
sentence: Facing staggering piles of
homework with no hope for relief, a
heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
ennui (noun)
ennui (noun)
definition: dissatisfaction or
exhaustion caused by boredom
synonym: fatigue
antonym: enthusiasm
sentence: Facing staggering piles of
homework with no hope for relief, a
heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
definition: dissatisfaction or
exhaustion caused by boredom
synonym: fatigue
antonym: enthusiasm
sentence: Facing staggering piles of
homework with no hope for relief, a
heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
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abstain (verb)
abstain (verb)
definition: restrain oneself from doing
or enjoying something
synonym: refrain
antonym: indulge
sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to
abstain from junk food for one year.
definition: restrain oneself from doing
or enjoying something
synonym: refrain
antonym: indulge
sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to
abstain from junk food for one year.
abstain (verb)
abstain (verb)
definition: restrain oneself from doing
or enjoying something
synonym: refrain
antonym: indulge
sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to
abstain from junk food for one year.
definition: restrain oneself from doing
or enjoying something
synonym: refrain
antonym: indulge
sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to
abstain from junk food for one year.
haughty (adj.)
haughty (adj.)
definition: arrogantly superior
synonym: snobbish/snooty
antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental
sentence: When the boy belched at
the dinner table, a look of haughty
disdain crossed the hostess' face.
definition: arrogantly superior
synonym: snobbish/snooty
antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental
sentence: When the boy belched at
the dinner table, a look of haughty
disdain crossed the hostess' face.
haughty (adj.)
haughty (adj.)
definition: arrogantly superior
synonym: snobbish/snooty
antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental
sentence: When the boy belched at
the dinner table, a look of haughty
disdain crossed the hostess' face.
definition: arrogantly superior
synonym: snobbish/snooty
antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental
sentence: When the boy belched at
the dinner table, a look of haughty
disdain crossed the hostess' face.
tenacious (adj.)
tenacious (adj.)
definition: not letting go of or giving up
on something one holds dear
synonym: relentless/adamant
antonym: weak/surrendering
sentence: With tenacious
determination, the hobbled runner
crawled across the marathon's finish
line.
definition: not letting go of or giving up
on something one holds dear
synonym: relentless/adamant
antonym: weak/surrendering
sentence: With tenacious
determination, the hobbled runner
crawled across the marathon's finish
line.
tenacious (adj.)
tenacious (adj.)
definition: not letting go of or giving up
on something one holds dear
synonym: relentless/adamant
antonym: weak/surrendering
sentence: With tenacious
determination, the hobbled runner
crawled across the marathon's finish
line.
definition: not letting go of or giving up
on something one holds dear
synonym: relentless/adamant
antonym: weak/surrendering
sentence: With tenacious
determination, the hobbled runner
crawled across the marathon's finish
line.
acquiesce (verb)
acquiesce (verb)
definition: accept something
reluctantly, but without protest
synonym: agree/cave
antonym: disagree/refuse
sentence: The exhausted mother
acquiesced to her toddler's demands
for a new toy.
definition: accept something
reluctantly, but without protest
synonym: agree/cave
antonym: disagree/refuse
sentence: The exhausted mother
acquiesced to her toddler's demands
for a new toy.
acquiesce (verb)
acquiesce (verb)
definition: accept something
reluctantly, but without protest
synonym: agree/cave
antonym: disagree/refuse
sentence: The exhausted mother
acquiesced to her toddler's demands
for a new toy.
definition: accept something
reluctantly, but without protest
synonym: agree/cave
antonym: disagree/refuse
sentence: The exhausted mother
acquiesced to her toddler's demands
for a new toy.
lampoon (verb)
lampoon (verb)
definition: publicly ridicule
synonym: mock
antonym: revere
sentence: Jon Stewart has made a
career of lampooning politicians.
definition: publicly ridicule
synonym: mock
antonym: revere
sentence: Jon Stewart has made a
career of lampooning politicians.
lampoon (verb)
lampoon (verb)
definition: publicly ridicule
synonym: mock
antonym: revere
sentence: Jon Stewart has made a
career of lampooning politicians.
definition: publicly ridicule
synonym: mock
antonym: revere
sentence: Jon Stewart has made a
career of lampooning politicians.
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curmudgeon (noun)
definition: a bad-tempered person
synonym: crab/grouch
antonym: angel
sentence: The complaining man who
works in the next cubicle is nothing
but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun)
definition: a bad-tempered person
synonym: crab/grouch
antonym: angel
sentence: The complaining man who
works in the next cubicle is nothing
but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun)
definition: a bad-tempered person
synonym: crab/grouch
antonym: angel
sentence: The complaining man who
works in the next cubicle is nothing
but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun)
definition: a bad-tempered person
synonym: crab/grouch
antonym: angel
sentence: The complaining man who
works in the next cubicle is nothing
but a tired, old curmudgeon.
sojourn (noun)
sojourn (noun)
definition: a temporary stay
synonym: journey
antonym: relocation
sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's
Globe Theater made my sojourn to
England complete.
definition: a temporary stay
synonym: journey
antonym: relocation
sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's
Globe Theater made my sojourn to
England complete.
sojourn (noun)
sojourn (noun)
definition: a temporary stay
synonym: journey
antonym: relocation
sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's
Globe Theater made my sojourn to
England complete.
definition: a temporary stay
synonym: journey
antonym: relocation
sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's
Globe Theater made my sojourn to
England complete.
gregarious (adj.)
gregarious (adj.)
definition: fond of company
synonym: outgoing/social
antonym: shy/anti-social
sentence: My gregarious neighbors
are the most popular couple on the
block.
definition: fond of company
synonym: outgoing/social
antonym: shy/anti-social
sentence: My gregarious neighbors
are the most popular couple on the
block.
gregarious (adj.)
gregarious (adj.)
definition: fond of company
synonym: outgoing/social
antonym: shy/anti-social
sentence: My gregarious neighbors
are the most popular couple on the
block.
definition: fond of company
synonym: outgoing/social
antonym: shy/anti-social
sentence: My gregarious neighbors
are the most popular couple on the
block.
augment (verb)
augment (verb)
definition: to increase
synonym: add/enlarge
antonym: reduce
sentence: The professor augments his
salary by moonlighting as a book
editor.
definition: to increase
synonym: add/enlarge
antonym: reduce
sentence: The professor augments his
salary by moonlighting as a book
editor.
augment (verb)
augment (verb)
definition: to increase
synonym: add/enlarge
antonym: reduce
sentence: The professor augments his
salary by moonlighting as a book
editor.
definition: to increase
synonym: add/enlarge
antonym: reduce
sentence: The professor augments his
salary by moonlighting as a book
editor.
insidious (adj.)
insidious (adj.)
definition: advancing in a gradual way
to cause harm
synonym: treacherous/crafty
antonym: benign/harmless
sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little
creatures; you don't know they're
there until it's too late.
definition: advancing in a gradual way
to cause harm
synonym: treacherous/crafty
antonym: benign/harmless
sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little
creatures; you don't know they're
there until it's too late.
insidious (adj.)
insidious (adj.)
definition: advancing in a gradual way
to cause harm
synonym: treacherous/crafty
antonym: benign/harmless
sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little
creatures; you don't know they're
there until it's too late.
definition: advancing in a gradual way
to cause harm
synonym: treacherous/crafty
antonym: benign/harmless
sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little
creatures; you don't know they're
there until it's too late.
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engender (verb)
engender (verb)
definition: to cause or give rise to
synonym: create/produce
antonym: destroy/ruin
sentence: Hoping to engender
confidence in the economy, the Senate
approved the tax cut.
definition: to cause or give rise to
synonym: create/produce
antonym: destroy/ruin
sentence: Hoping to engender
confidence in the economy, the Senate
approved the tax cut.
engender (verb)
engender (verb)
definition: to cause or give rise to
synonym: create/produce
antonym: destroy/ruin
sentence: Hoping to engender
confidence in the economy, the Senate
approved the tax cut.
definition: to cause or give rise to
synonym: create/produce
antonym: destroy/ruin
sentence: Hoping to engender
confidence in the economy, the Senate
approved the tax cut.
nuance (noun)
nuance (noun)
definition: a subtle difference
synonym: shade/distinction
antonym: opposite/separation
sentence: Experts on lying can read
subtle nuances of facial expressions to
determine a suspect's truthfulness.
definition: a subtle difference
synonym: shade/distinction
antonym: opposite/separation
sentence: Experts on lying can read
subtle nuances of facial expressions to
determine a suspect's truthfulness.
nuance (noun)
nuance (noun)
definition: a subtle difference
synonym: shade/distinction
antonym: opposite/separation
sentence: Experts on lying can read
subtle nuances of facial expressions to
determine a suspect's truthfulness.
definition: a subtle difference
synonym: shade/distinction
antonym: opposite/separation
sentence: Experts on lying can read
subtle nuances of facial expressions to
determine a suspect's truthfulness.
covert (adj.)
covert (adj.)
definition: not openly displayed
synonym: secret/hidden
antonym: overt/open
sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a
covert operation.
definition: not openly displayed
synonym: secret/hidden
antonym: overt/open
sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a
covert operation.
covert (adj.)
covert (adj.)
definition: not openly displayed
synonym: secret/hidden
antonym: overt/open
sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a
covert operation.
definition: not openly displayed
synonym: secret/hidden
antonym: overt/open
sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a
covert operation.
renown (noun)
renown (noun)
definition: the state of being known
and celebrated by many
synonym: honor/glory
antonym: disgrace/ridicule
sentence: Many writers of great
renown fill the shelves of the school's
library.
definition: the state of being known
and celebrated by many
synonym: honor/glory
antonym: disgrace/ridicule
sentence: Many writers of great
renown fill the shelves of the school's
library.
renown (noun)
renown (noun)
definition: the state of being known
and celebrated by many
synonym: honor/glory
antonym: disgrace/ridicule
sentence: Many writers of great
renown fill the shelves of the school's
library.
definition: the state of being known
and celebrated by many
synonym: honor/glory
antonym: disgrace/ridicule
sentence: Many writers of great
renown fill the shelves of the school's
library.
tangent (noun)
tangent (noun)
definition: a completely different line
of thought
synonym: non sequitur/digression
antonym: point
sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents
during her lectures.
definition: a completely different line
of thought
synonym: non sequitur/digression
antonym: point
sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents
during her lectures.
tangent (noun)
tangent (noun)
definition: a completely different line
of thought
synonym: non sequitur/digression
antonym: point
sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents
during her lectures.
definition: a completely different line
of thought
synonym: non sequitur/digression
antonym: point
sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents
during her lectures.
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kismet (noun)
kismet (noun)
definition: destiny
synonym: fate/serendipity
antonym: coincidence
sentence: When the pretty girl he'd
noticed on the bus sat next to him in
economics class, the smitten boy
knew it was kismet.
definition: destiny
synonym: fate/serendipity
antonym: coincidence
sentence: When the pretty girl he'd
noticed on the bus sat next to him in
economics class, the smitten boy
knew it was kismet.
kismet (noun)
kismet (noun)
definition: destiny
synonym: fate/serendipity
antonym: coincidence
sentence: When the pretty girl he'd
noticed on the bus sat next to him in
economics class, the smitten boy
knew it was kismet.
definition: destiny
synonym: fate/serendipity
antonym: coincidence
sentence: When the pretty girl he'd
noticed on the bus sat next to him in
economics class, the smitten boy
knew it was kismet.
exonerate (verb)
exonerate (verb)
definition: remove blame or guilt for
a wrongdoing
synonym: clear/erase
antonym: condemn/convict
sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was
used to show that the suspect was
never at the crime scene, he was
exonerated and released from prison.
definition: remove blame or guilt for
a wrongdoing
synonym: clear/erase
antonym: condemn/convict
sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was
used to show that the suspect was
never at the crime scene, he was
exonerated and released from prison.
exonerate (verb)
exonerate (verb)
definition: remove blame or guilt for
a wrongdoing
synonym: clear/erase
antonym: condemn/convict
sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was
used to show that the suspect was
never at the crime scene, he was
exonerated and released from prison.
definition: remove blame or guilt for
a wrongdoing
synonym: clear/erase
antonym: condemn/convict
sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was
used to show that the suspect was
never at the crime scene, he was
exonerated and released from prison.
altruism (noun)
altruism (noun)
definition: a selfless act
synonym: philanthropy
antonym: greed
sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an
anonymous donor paid the college
expenses of the entire senior class.
definition: a selfless act
synonym: philanthropy
antonym: greed
sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an
anonymous donor paid the college
expenses of the entire senior class.
altruism (noun)
altruism (noun)
definition: a selfless act
synonym: philanthropy
antonym: greed
sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an
anonymous donor paid the college
expenses of the entire senior class.
definition: a selfless act
synonym: philanthropy
antonym: greed
sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an
anonymous donor paid the college
expenses of the entire senior class.
myopic (adj.)
myopic (adj.)
definition: so focused on one small thing that
definition: so focused on one small thing that
synonym: shortsighted
antonym: thoughtful/wise
sentence: Historians have been
criticized for their myopic viewpoint
that most medical advancements
came from Europe.
synonym: shortsighted
antonym: thoughtful/wise
sentence: Historians have been
criticized for their myopic viewpoint
that most medical advancements
came from Europe.
the whole picture can't be seen
the whole picture can't be seen
myopic (adj.)
myopic (adj.)
definition: so focused on one small thing that
definition: so focused on one small thing that
synonym: shortsighted
antonym: thoughtful/wise
sentence: Historians have been
criticized for their myopic viewpoint
that most medical advancements
came from Europe.
synonym: shortsighted
antonym: thoughtful/wise
sentence: Historians have been
criticized for their myopic viewpoint
that most medical advancements
came from Europe.
the whole picture can't be seen
the whole picture can't be seen
galvanize (verb)
galvanize (verb)
definition: shock or excite, typically
into taking action
synonym: jolt/inspire
antonym: depress/deter
sentence: The candidate's speech
galvanized the young voters to work
to change the unjust law.
definition: shock or excite, typically
into taking action
synonym: jolt/inspire
antonym: depress/deter
sentence: The candidate's speech
galvanized the young voters to work
to change the unjust law.
galvanize (verb)
galvanize (verb)
definition: shock or excite, typically
into taking action
synonym: jolt/inspire
antonym: depress/deter
sentence: The candidate's speech
galvanized the young voters to work
to change the unjust law.
definition: shock or excite, typically
into taking action
synonym: jolt/inspire
antonym: depress/deter
sentence: The candidate's speech
galvanized the young voters to work
to change the unjust law.
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gauche (adj.)
gauche (adj.)
definition: lacking social grace
synonym: unsophisticated
antonym: classy/refined
sentence: My mother-in-law's formal
manners always make me feel gauche.
definition: lacking social grace
synonym: unsophisticated
antonym: classy/refined
sentence: My mother-in-law's formal
manners always make me feel gauche.
gauche (adj.)
gauche (adj.)
definition: lacking social grace
synonym: unsophisticated
antonym: classy/refined
sentence: My mother-in-law's formal
manners always make me feel gauche.
definition: lacking social grace
synonym: unsophisticated
antonym: classy/refined
sentence: My mother-in-law's formal
manners always make me feel gauche.
zenith (noun)
zenith (noun)
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
point
point
synonym: peak/apex
antonym: low/bottom
sentence: The missile reached its zenith
and then fell on its target.
synonym: peak/apex
antonym: low/bottom
sentence: The missile reached its zenith
and then fell on its target.
zenith (noun)
zenith (noun)
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
point
point
synonym: peak/apex
antonym: low/bottom
sentence: The missile reached its zenith
and then fell on its target.
synonym: peak/apex
antonym: low/bottom
sentence: The missile reached its zenith
and then fell on its target.
futile (adj.)
futile (adj.)
definition: incapable of producing any
result
synonym: useless
antonym: effective
sentence: With a 17 percent in the
class, any efforts to pass the final
exam would be futile.
definition: incapable of producing any
result
synonym: useless
antonym: effective
sentence: With a 17 percent in the
class, any efforts to pass the final
exam would be futile.
futile (adj.)
futile (adj.)
definition: incapable of producing any
result
synonym: useless
antonym: effective
sentence: With a 17 percent in the
class, any efforts to pass the final
exam would be futile.
definition: incapable of producing any
result
synonym: useless
antonym: effective
sentence: With a 17 percent in the
class, any efforts to pass the final
exam would be futile.
ruminate (verb)
ruminate (verb)
definition: to think deeply
synonym: ponder
antonym: ignore
sentence: The professor asked us to
ruminate on the nature of human
existence.
definition: to think deeply
synonym: ponder
antonym: ignore
sentence: The professor asked us to
ruminate on the nature of human
existence.
ruminate (verb)
ruminate (verb)
definition: to think deeply
synonym: ponder
antonym: ignore
sentence: The professor asked us to
ruminate on the nature of human
existence.
definition: to think deeply
synonym: ponder
antonym: ignore
sentence: The professor asked us to
ruminate on the nature of human
existence.
acrimony (noun)
acrimony (noun)
definition: tense bitterness in a
relationship
synonym: tension/drama
antonym: harmony/peace
sentence: The acrimony of my parents'
divorce was impossible to hide.
definition: tense bitterness in a
relationship
synonym: tension/drama
antonym: harmony/peace
sentence: The acrimony of my parents'
divorce was impossible to hide.
acrimony (noun)
acrimony (noun)
definition: tense bitterness in a
relationship
synonym: tension/drama
antonym: harmony/peace
sentence: The acrimony of my parents'
divorce was impossible to hide.
definition: tense bitterness in a
relationship
synonym: tension/drama
antonym: harmony/peace
sentence: The acrimony of my parents'
divorce was impossible to hide.
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solace (noun)
solace (noun)
definition: comfort in a time of stress
or sadness
synonym: succor/aid
antonym: agitation/stressor
sentence: When times are tough,
many people seek solace in religion.
definition: comfort in a time of stress
or sadness
synonym: succor/aid
antonym: agitation/stressor
sentence: When times are tough,
many people seek solace in religion.
solace (noun)
solace (noun)
definition: comfort in a time of stress
or sadness
synonym: succor/aid
antonym: agitation/stressor
sentence: When times are tough,
many people seek solace in religion.
definition: comfort in a time of stress
or sadness
synonym: succor/aid
antonym: agitation/stressor
sentence: When times are tough,
many people seek solace in religion.
insipid (adj.)
insipid (adj.)
definition: lacking taste or class
synonym: dumb/trashy
antonym: intelligent/sophisticated
sentence: Many of today's pop songs
are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
definition: lacking taste or class
synonym: dumb/trashy
antonym: intelligent/sophisticated
sentence: Many of today's pop songs
are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
insipid (adj.)
insipid (adj.)
definition: lacking taste or class
synonym: dumb/trashy
antonym: intelligent/sophisticated
sentence: Many of today's pop songs
are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
definition: lacking taste or class
synonym: dumb/trashy
antonym: intelligent/sophisticated
sentence: Many of today's pop songs
are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
pedestrian (adj.)
pedestrian (adj.)
definition: lacking inspiration
synonym: common/flat
antonym: unique/refined
sentence: His pedestrian tastes were
satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese
and frozen pizza.
definition: lacking inspiration
synonym: common/flat
antonym: unique/refined
sentence: His pedestrian tastes were
satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese
and frozen pizza.
pedestrian (adj.)
pedestrian (adj.)
definition: lacking inspiration
synonym: common/flat
antonym: unique/refined
sentence: His pedestrian tastes were
satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese
and frozen pizza.
definition: lacking inspiration
synonym: common/flat
antonym: unique/refined
sentence: His pedestrian tastes were
satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese
and frozen pizza.
visceral (adj.)
visceral (adj.)
definition: from the gut
synonym: animalistic/emotional
antonym: logical
sentence: The voters' visceral fear of
change led to the election of the
status-quo candidate.
definition: from the gut
synonym: animalistic/emotional
antonym: logical
sentence: The voters' visceral fear of
change led to the election of the
status-quo candidate.
visceral (adj.)
visceral (adj.)
definition: from the gut
synonym: animalistic/emotional
antonym: logical
sentence: The voters' visceral fear of
change led to the election of the
status-quo candidate.
definition: from the gut
synonym: animalistic/emotional
antonym: logical
sentence: The voters' visceral fear of
change led to the election of the
status-quo candidate.
inept (adj.)
inept (adj.)
definition: having or showing no skill
synonym: clumsy/unskilled
antonym: astute/keen
sentence: His inept handling of the
employees' complaints led to a
lawsuit.
definition: having or showing no skill
synonym: clumsy/unskilled
antonym: astute/keen
sentence: His inept handling of the
employees' complaints led to a
lawsuit.
inept (adj.)
inept (adj.)
definition: having or showing no skill
synonym: clumsy/unskilled
antonym: astute/keen
sentence: His inept handling of the
employees' complaints led to a
lawsuit.
definition: having or showing no skill
synonym: clumsy/unskilled
antonym: astute/keen
sentence: His inept handling of the
employees' complaints led to a
lawsuit.
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mitigate (verb)
mitigate (verb)
definition: to make less severe, serious,
or painful
synonym: ease/soften
antonym: enflame/worsen
sentence: She wanted to mitigate
misery in the world.
definition: to make less severe, serious,
or painful
synonym: ease/soften
antonym: enflame/worsen
sentence: She wanted to mitigate
misery in the world.
mitigate (verb)
mitigate (verb)
definition: to make less severe, serious,
or painful
synonym: ease/soften
antonym: enflame/worsen
sentence: She wanted to mitigate
misery in the world.
definition: to make less severe, serious,
or painful
synonym: ease/soften
antonym: enflame/worsen
sentence: She wanted to mitigate
misery in the world.
anodyne (noun)
anodyne (noun)
definition: something that kills pain
synonym: soother
antonym: stressor
sentence: The best anodyne for a
broken heart is a new love.
definition: something that kills pain
synonym: soother
antonym: stressor
sentence: The best anodyne for a
broken heart is a new love.
anodyne (noun)
anodyne (noun)
definition: something that kills pain
synonym: soother
antonym: stressor
sentence: The best anodyne for a
broken heart is a new love.
definition: something that kills pain
synonym: soother
antonym: stressor
sentence: The best anodyne for a
broken heart is a new love.
vacillate (verb)
vacillate (verb)
definition: to alternate indecisively
between two choices
synonym: waver
antonym: decide
sentence: Early in his career, he
vacillated between journalism and
engineering.
definition: to alternate indecisively
between two choices
synonym: waver
antonym: decide
sentence: Early in his career, he
vacillated between journalism and
engineering.
vacillate (verb)
vacillate (verb)
definition: to alternate indecisively
between two choices
synonym: waver
antonym: decide
sentence: Early in his career, he
vacillated between journalism and
engineering.
definition: to alternate indecisively
between two choices
synonym: waver
antonym: decide
sentence: Early in his career, he
vacillated between journalism and
engineering.
incendiary (adj.)
incendiary (adj.)
definition: designed to start fires or
conflict
synonym: inflammatory
antonym: calming
sentence: The girl's incendiary lies
required a response.
definition: designed to start fires or
conflict
synonym: inflammatory
antonym: calming
sentence: The girl's incendiary lies
required a response.
incendiary (adj.)
incendiary (adj.)
definition: designed to start fires or
conflict
synonym: inflammatory
antonym: calming
sentence: The girl's incendiary lies
required a response.
definition: designed to start fires or
conflict
synonym: inflammatory
antonym: calming
sentence: The girl's incendiary lies
required a response.
depravity (noun)
depravity (noun)
definition: moral corruption
synonym: wickedness/evil
antonym: benevolence/good
sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic
tales are filled with depravity.
definition: moral corruption
synonym: wickedness/evil
antonym: benevolence/good
sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic
tales are filled with depravity.
depravity (noun)
depravity (noun)
definition: moral corruption
synonym: wickedness/evil
antonym: benevolence/good
sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic
tales are filled with depravity.
definition: moral corruption
synonym: wickedness/evil
antonym: benevolence/good
sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic
tales are filled with depravity.
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bulwark (noun)
bulwark (noun)
definition: a defensive wall
synonym: shield/fortress
antonym: doorway/entrance
sentence: Well-trained police forces
are a bulwark against the breakdown
of society.
definition: a defensive wall
synonym: shield/fortress
antonym: doorway/entrance
sentence: Well-trained police forces
are a bulwark against the breakdown
of society.
bulwark (noun)
bulwark (noun)
definition: a defensive wall
synonym: shield/fortress
antonym: doorway/entrance
sentence: Well-trained police forces
are a bulwark against the breakdown
of society.
definition: a defensive wall
synonym: shield/fortress
antonym: doorway/entrance
sentence: Well-trained police forces
are a bulwark against the breakdown
of society.
cajole (verb)
cajole (verb)
definition: persuade by flattering or
gently teasing
synonym: coax
antonym: demand
sentence: He tried to cajole his
girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
definition: persuade by flattering or
gently teasing
synonym: coax
antonym: demand
sentence: He tried to cajole his
girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
cajole (verb)
cajole (verb)
definition: persuade by flattering or
gently teasing
synonym: coax
antonym: demand
sentence: He tried to cajole his
girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
definition: persuade by flattering or
gently teasing
synonym: coax
antonym: demand
sentence: He tried to cajole his
girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
harbinger (noun)
harbinger (noun)
definition: something that marks the
approach of something else
synonym: forerunner
antonym: effect
sentence: The storm clouds on the
horizon were a harbinger of doom.
definition: something that marks the
approach of something else
synonym: forerunner
antonym: effect
sentence: The storm clouds on the
horizon were a harbinger of doom.
harbinger (noun)
harbinger (noun)
definition: something that marks the
approach of something else
synonym: forerunner
antonym: effect
sentence: The storm clouds on the
horizon were a harbinger of doom.
definition: something that marks the
approach of something else
synonym: forerunner
antonym: effect
sentence: The storm clouds on the
horizon were a harbinger of doom.
impetuous (adj.)
impetuous (adj.)
definition: acting quickly without
thought
synonym: impulsive
antonym: cautious
sentence: The impetuous teen had a
long history of shoplifting arrests
and traffic violations.
definition: acting quickly without
thought
synonym: impulsive
antonym: cautious
sentence: The impetuous teen had a
long history of shoplifting arrests
and traffic violations.
impetuous (adj.)
impetuous (adj.)
definition: acting quickly without
thought
synonym: impulsive
antonym: cautious
sentence: The impetuous teen had a
long history of shoplifting arrests
and traffic violations.
definition: acting quickly without
thought
synonym: impulsive
antonym: cautious
sentence: The impetuous teen had a
long history of shoplifting arrests
and traffic violations.
extemporaneous (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
definition: spoken or done without
preparation
synonym: improvised
antonym: rehearsed/planned
sentence: The student's
extemporaneous speech wowed his
classmates and teacher alike.
definition: spoken or done without
preparation
synonym: improvised
antonym: rehearsed/planned
sentence: The student's
extemporaneous speech wowed his
classmates and teacher alike.
extemporaneous (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
definition: spoken or done without
preparation
synonym: improvised
antonym: rehearsed/planned
sentence: The student's
extemporaneous speech wowed his
classmates and teacher alike.
definition: spoken or done without
preparation
synonym: improvised
antonym: rehearsed/planned
sentence: The student's
extemporaneous speech wowed his
classmates and teacher alike.
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fetid (adj.)
fetid (adj.)
definition: smelling very unpleasant
synonym: rancid/putrid
antonym: aromatic/perfumed
sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E.
uniform, which hadn't been washed in
a month, was overwhelming.
definition: smelling very unpleasant
synonym: rancid/putrid
antonym: aromatic/perfumed
sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E.
uniform, which hadn't been washed in
a month, was overwhelming.
fetid (adj.)
fetid (adj.)
definition: smelling very unpleasant
synonym: rancid/putrid
antonym: aromatic/perfumed
sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E.
uniform, which hadn't been washed in
a month, was overwhelming.
definition: smelling very unpleasant
synonym: rancid/putrid
antonym: aromatic/perfumed
sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E.
uniform, which hadn't been washed in
a month, was overwhelming.
perfunctory (adj.)
perfunctory (adj.)
definition: carried out with minimum
effort to satisfy the situation
synonym: cursory/automatic
antonym: thoughtful/concerned
sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod
to all of the dinner party guests at the
table.
definition: carried out with minimum
effort to satisfy the situation
synonym: cursory/automatic
antonym: thoughtful/concerned
sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod
to all of the dinner party guests at the
table.
perfunctory (adj.)
perfunctory (adj.)
definition: carried out with minimum
effort to satisfy the situation
synonym: cursory/automatic
antonym: thoughtful/concerned
sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod
to all of the dinner party guests at the
table.
definition: carried out with minimum
effort to satisfy the situation
synonym: cursory/automatic
antonym: thoughtful/concerned
sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod
to all of the dinner party guests at the
table.
fracas (noun)
fracas (noun)
definition: a noisy disturbance
synonym: ruckus
antonym: peace
sentence: It took two referees and all
of the coaches to end the fracas on
the field.
definition: a noisy disturbance
synonym: ruckus
antonym: peace
sentence: It took two referees and all
of the coaches to end the fracas on
the field.
fracas (noun)
fracas (noun)
definition: a noisy disturbance
synonym: ruckus
antonym: peace
sentence: It took two referees and all
of the coaches to end the fracas on
the field.
definition: a noisy disturbance
synonym: ruckus
antonym: peace
sentence: It took two referees and all
of the coaches to end the fracas on
the field.
foible (noun)
foible (noun)
definition: a small flaw
synonym: defect/kink
antonym: strength
sentence: In marriage, spouses learn
to tolerate each other's little foibles.
definition: a small flaw
synonym: defect/kink
antonym: strength
sentence: In marriage, spouses learn
to tolerate each other's little foibles.
foible (noun)
foible (noun)
definition: a small flaw
synonym: defect/kink
antonym: strength
sentence: In marriage, spouses learn
to tolerate each other's little foibles.
definition: a small flaw
synonym: defect/kink
antonym: strength
sentence: In marriage, spouses learn
to tolerate each other's little foibles.
vacuous (adj.)
vacuous (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of thought
or intelligence
synonym: dumb/empty-headed
antonym: intelligent
sentence: From his vacuous
expression, I could tell that he didn't
know anything about the homework
reading.
definition: showing a lack of thought
or intelligence
synonym: dumb/empty-headed
antonym: intelligent
sentence: From his vacuous
expression, I could tell that he didn't
know anything about the homework
reading.
vacuous (adj.)
vacuous (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of thought
or intelligence
synonym: dumb/empty-headed
antonym: intelligent
sentence: From his vacuous
expression, I could tell that he didn't
know anything about the homework
reading.
definition: showing a lack of thought
or intelligence
synonym: dumb/empty-headed
antonym: intelligent
sentence: From his vacuous
expression, I could tell that he didn't
know anything about the homework
reading.
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reticent (adj.)
reticent (adj.)
definition: not revealing one's
thoughts or feelings easily
synonym: hesitant/shy
antonym: open/unrestrained
sentence: The reticent boy rarely
spoke about his family.
definition: not revealing one's
thoughts or feelings easily
synonym: hesitant/shy
antonym: open/unrestrained
sentence: The reticent boy rarely
spoke about his family.
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reticent (adj.)
reticent (adj.)
definition: not revealing one's
thoughts or feelings easily
synonym: hesitant/shy
antonym: open/unrestrained
sentence: The reticent boy rarely
spoke about his family.
definition: not revealing one's
thoughts or feelings easily
synonym: hesitant/shy
antonym: open/unrestrained
sentence: The reticent boy rarely
spoke about his family.
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farcical (adj.)
farcical (adj.)
definition: in a ridiculous manner
synonym: absurd
antonym: realistic/sensible
sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of
travel delays, the commuters were
trapped for seven hours as they tried
to leave the city.
definition: in a ridiculous manner
synonym: absurd
antonym: realistic/sensible
sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of
travel delays, the commuters were
trapped for seven hours as they tried
to leave the city.
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farcical (adj.)
farcical (adj.)
definition: in a ridiculous manner
synonym: absurd
antonym: realistic/sensible
sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of
travel delays, the commuters were
trapped for seven hours as they tried
to leave the city.
definition: in a ridiculous manner
synonym: absurd
antonym: realistic/sensible
sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of
travel delays, the commuters were
trapped for seven hours as they tried
to leave the city.
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egalitarian (adj.)
egalitarian (adj.)
definition: relating to the idea of all
people deserving equal rights
synonym: fair
antonym: biased
sentence: Our laws should promote a
fair, more egalitarian society.
definition: relating to the idea of all
people deserving equal rights
synonym: fair
antonym: biased
sentence: Our laws should promote a
fair, more egalitarian society.
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egalitarian (adj.)
egalitarian (adj.)
definition: relating to the idea of all
people deserving equal rights
synonym: fair
antonym: biased
sentence: Our laws should promote a
fair, more egalitarian society.
definition: relating to the idea of all
people deserving equal rights
synonym: fair
antonym: biased
sentence: Our laws should promote a
fair, more egalitarian society.
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palpable (adj.)
palpable (adj.)
definition: able to be touched or felt
synonym: real/discernable
antonym: hidden/obscure
sentence: The tension between the
warring couple was palpable.
definition: able to be touched or felt
synonym: real/discernable
antonym: hidden/obscure
sentence: The tension between the
warring couple was palpable.
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palpable (adj.)
palpable (adj.)
definition: able to be touched or felt
synonym: real/discernable
antonym: hidden/obscure
sentence: The tension between the
warring couple was palpable.
definition: able to be touched or felt
synonym: real/discernable
antonym: hidden/obscure
sentence: The tension between the
warring couple was palpable.
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charlatan (noun)
charlatan (noun)
definition: a person falsely claiming
to have special talents or skills
synonym: fraud/swindler
antonym: talent/expert
sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the
King and the Duke are a pair of
charlatans.
definition: a person falsely claiming
to have special talents or skills
synonym: fraud/swindler
antonym: talent/expert
sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the
King and the Duke are a pair of
charlatans.
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charlatan (noun)
charlatan (noun)
definition: a person falsely claiming
to have special talents or skills
synonym: fraud/swindler
antonym: talent/expert
sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the
King and the Duke are a pair of
charlatans.
definition: a person falsely claiming
to have special talents or skills
synonym: fraud/swindler
antonym: talent/expert
sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the
King and the Duke are a pair of
charlatans.
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atrophy (v.)
atrophy (v.)
definition: to gradually decline or
waste away
synonym: deteriorate/wither
antonym: grow/strengthen
sentence: A child's imagination will
likely atrophy if too much time is
spent watching T.V.
definition: to gradually decline or
waste away
synonym: deteriorate/wither
antonym: grow/strengthen
sentence: A child's imagination will
likely atrophy if too much time is
spent watching T.V.
atrophy (v.)
atrophy (v.)
definition: to gradually decline or
waste away
synonym: deteriorate/wither
antonym: grow/strengthen
sentence: A child's imagination will
likely atrophy if too much time is
spent watching T.V.
definition: to gradually decline or
waste away
synonym: deteriorate/wither
antonym: grow/strengthen
sentence: A child's imagination will
likely atrophy if too much time is
spent watching T.V.
quaff (v.)
quaff (v.)
definition: to drink heartily
synonym: chug
antonym: sip/savor
sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug
of Butterbeer while dining at the
Three Broomsticks.
definition: to drink heartily
synonym: chug
antonym: sip/savor
sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug
of Butterbeer while dining at the
Three Broomsticks.
quaff (v.)
quaff (v.)
definition: to drink heartily
synonym: chug
antonym: sip/savor
sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug
of Butterbeer while dining at the
Three Broomsticks.
definition: to drink heartily
synonym: chug
antonym: sip/savor
sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug
of Butterbeer while dining at the
Three Broomsticks.
collusion (n.)
collusion (n.)
definition: secret or illegal
cooperation, esp. to cheat others
synonym: conspiracy
antonym: disinterest
sentence: A shocking act of collusion
between political leaders and media
owners was revealed in the
testimony.
definition: secret or illegal
cooperation, esp. to cheat others
synonym: conspiracy
antonym: disinterest
sentence: A shocking act of collusion
between political leaders and media
owners was revealed in the
testimony.
collusion (n.)
collusion (n.)
definition: secret or illegal
cooperation, esp. to cheat others
synonym: conspiracy
antonym: disinterest
sentence: A shocking act of collusion
between political leaders and media
owners was revealed in the
testimony.
definition: secret or illegal
cooperation, esp. to cheat others
synonym: conspiracy
antonym: disinterest
sentence: A shocking act of collusion
between political leaders and media
owners was revealed in the
testimony.
drivel (n.)
drivel (n.)
definition: nonsense
synonym: babble
antonym: wisdom
sentence: That critic's reviews are
nothing but self-important drivel.
definition: nonsense
synonym: babble
antonym: wisdom
sentence: That critic's reviews are
nothing but self-important drivel.
drivel (n.)
drivel (n.)
definition: nonsense
synonym: babble
antonym: wisdom
sentence: That critic's reviews are
nothing but self-important drivel.
definition: nonsense
synonym: babble
antonym: wisdom
sentence: That critic's reviews are
nothing but self-important drivel.
stoic (adj.)
stoic (adj.)
definition: able to endure hardship
without showing pain or complaining
synonym: unemotional/staid
antonym: weepy/wimpy
sentence: The stoic soldier held his
salute while his comrade was laid to
rest.
definition: able to endure hardship
without showing pain or complaining
synonym: unemotional/staid
antonym: weepy/wimpy
sentence: The stoic soldier held his
salute while his comrade was laid to
rest.
stoic (adj.)
stoic (adj.)
definition: able to endure hardship
without showing pain or complaining
synonym: unemotional/staid
antonym: weepy/wimpy
sentence: The stoic soldier held his
salute while his comrade was laid to
rest.
definition: able to endure hardship
without showing pain or complaining
synonym: unemotional/staid
antonym: weepy/wimpy
sentence: The stoic soldier held his
salute while his comrade was laid to
rest.
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intrepid (adj.)
intrepid (adj.)
definition: brave and adventurous
synonym: bold
antonym: fearful/cautious
sentence: The intrepid reporter
eagerly accepted the assignment in
the war-torn country.
definition: brave and adventurous
synonym: bold
antonym: fearful/cautious
sentence: The intrepid reporter
eagerly accepted the assignment in
the war-torn country.
intrepid (adj.)
intrepid (adj.)
definition: brave and adventurous
synonym: bold
antonym: fearful/cautious
sentence: The intrepid reporter
eagerly accepted the assignment in
the war-torn country.
definition: brave and adventurous
synonym: bold
antonym: fearful/cautious
sentence: The intrepid reporter
eagerly accepted the assignment in
the war-torn country.
balk (v.)
balk (v.)
definition: to be unwilling to accept
an idea or request
synonym: refuse
antonym: embrace/accept
sentence: When the 12-year-old
asked for an iPhone, her parents
balked at the idea.
definition: to be unwilling to accept
an idea or request
synonym: refuse
antonym: embrace/accept
sentence: When the 12-year-old
asked for an iPhone, her parents
balked at the idea.
balk (v.)
balk (v.)
definition: to be unwilling to accept
an idea or request
synonym: refuse
antonym: embrace/accept
sentence: When the 12-year-old
asked for an iPhone, her parents
balked at the idea.
definition: to be unwilling to accept
an idea or request
synonym: refuse
antonym: embrace/accept
sentence: When the 12-year-old
asked for an iPhone, her parents
balked at the idea.
gaunt (adj.)
gaunt (adj.)
definition: too thin, as in suffering
from hunger or illness
synonym: bony/undernourished
antonym: corpulent/fleshy
sentence: The gaunt faces of District
12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
definition: too thin, as in suffering
from hunger or illness
synonym: bony/undernourished
antonym: corpulent/fleshy
sentence: The gaunt faces of District
12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
gaunt (adj.)
gaunt (adj.)
definition: too thin, as in suffering
from hunger or illness
synonym: bony/undernourished
antonym: corpulent/fleshy
sentence: The gaunt faces of District
12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
definition: too thin, as in suffering
from hunger or illness
synonym: bony/undernourished
antonym: corpulent/fleshy
sentence: The gaunt faces of District
12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
persnickety (adj.)
persnickety (adj.)
definition: placing too much emphasis
on minor or unimportant details
synonym: fussy
antonym: unconcerned/easy-going
sentence: The persnickety teacher
took points from my score because I
used blue ink instead of black.
definition: placing too much emphasis
on minor or unimportant details
synonym: fussy
antonym: unconcerned/easy-going
sentence: The persnickety teacher
took points from my score because I
used blue ink instead of black.
persnickety (adj.)
persnickety (adj.)
definition: placing too much emphasis
on minor or unimportant details
synonym: fussy
antonym: unconcerned/easy-going
sentence: The persnickety teacher
took points from my score because I
used blue ink instead of black.
definition: placing too much emphasis
on minor or unimportant details
synonym: fussy
antonym: unconcerned/easy-going
sentence: The persnickety teacher
took points from my score because I
used blue ink instead of black.
whet (v.)
whet (v.)
definition: to sharpen the point of
something
synonym: hone
antonym: dull/weaken
sentence: Allow me to whet your
appetite with a description of the
chef's specials.
definition: to sharpen the point of
something
synonym: hone
antonym: dull/weaken
sentence: Allow me to whet your
appetite with a description of the
chef's specials.
whet (v.)
whet (v.)
definition: to sharpen the point of
something
synonym: hone
antonym: dull/weaken
sentence: Allow me to whet your
appetite with a description of the
chef's specials.
definition: to sharpen the point of
something
synonym: hone
antonym: dull/weaken
sentence: Allow me to whet your
appetite with a description of the
chef's specials.