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- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Part 2
- Vulgar,Vicinity
- Grandeur, Ornate
- Balmy, Luscious
- Distend, Affection
- Perpetuate, Divulse
- Allusion, Asylum
- Diligence, Avarice
- Encomium, Necropolis
- Scuffle, Defile
- Exigency, Orthodox
- Retrocede, Objurgate
- Uproar, Patronage
- Dubious, Quibble
- Crux, Chasity
- Indulgence, Whim
- Pervade, Scatty
- Temerity, Lurid
- Mire, Rejuvenate
- Dogma, Cogent
- Cozen, Skeptic
- Furore, Liaison
- Roguish, Brawl
- Stark, Eloquent
- Docile, Gloomy
- Exile, Capsize
- Aftermath, Lacerate
- Wrath, Ratify
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Obliterate (Vt)
Synonyms - Rub; Blot out; Erase; Destroy; Delete; Expunge; Cancel; Nullify; Efface; Raze; Eradicate; Wipe out; Remove.
Antonyms - Restore; Return; Replace; Bring back; Put back; Reinstate; Reestablish; Reintroduce; Renovate; Repair; Mend; Renew; Revive; Refresh.
Perforate (Vt/Vi)
Synonyms - Bore; Punch; Pierce; Puncture; Drill; Prick; Penetrate; Pass; Riddle.
Ennui (N/u)
Synonyms - Boredom; Listlessness; Dissatisfaction; Monotony; Weariness; Langour; Surfeit; Tedium; Lethargy; Lassitude; Tiresomeness.
Antonyms - Energy; Enthusiasm; Vigour; Ebullience; Buoyancy; Vitality; Stamina; Power; Force; Strength; Vivacity; Zeal; Dynamism.
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Obloquy (N/u)
Synonyms - Discredit; Disgrace; Bad repute; Blame; Reproach; Disrepute; Dishonour; Scandal; Defamation; Humiliation; Disapprobation; Disgrace.
Antonyms - Repute; Fame; Reputation; Renown; Honour; Dignity; Eminence; Prestige; Grace.
Contumacy (N)
Synonyms - Wilfulness; Obstinacy; Pigheadedness; Doggedness; Stubbornness; Sullenness; Surliness; Moroseness; Pertinacity; Inflexibility.
Antonyms - Docility; Willingness; Assent; Consent; Submission; Obedience; Compliance; Tractability.
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Knavery (N/u)
Synonyms - Dishonesty; Cheating; Villainy; Criminality; Rascality; Trickery; Roguery; Fraud; Deceit; Deception; Chicanery; Duplicity; Deceitfulness.
Antonyms - Honesty; Truthfulness; Uprightness; Honour; Veracity; Integrity; Probity; Rectitude; Justice Fairness; Equity; Frankness; Morality.
Truncate (Vt)
Synonyms - Shorten; Cut short; Trim; Crop; Abbreviate; Dock; Lop; Clip; Curtail; Prune; Pare.
Antonyms - Extend; Lengthen; Elongate; Expand; Enlarge; Increase; Prolong; Continue; Widen; Uncoil.
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Graphic (Adj.)
Synonyms - Vivid; Clear; Picturesque; Pictorial; Illustrative; Comprehensible; Lucid; Intelligible; Explicit; Descriptive; Expressive; Telling; Visual; Diagrammatic; Pictorial.
Antonyms - Impressionistic; Illusory; Notional; Suspicious; Vague; Obscure; Incomprehensible.
Pictorial (Adj.)
Synonyms - Diagrammatic; Expressive; Graphic; Picturesque; Scenic; Schematic; Illustrated; Vivid; Striking.
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Picturesque (Adj.)
Synonyms - Graphic; Scenic; Beautiful; Charming; Pleasing; Interesting; Striking; Effective; Pictorial; Artistic; Attractive; Quaint; Vivid; Graceful.
Antonyms - Ugly; Ungainly; Repulsive; Repellent; Ungraceful; Unlovely; Dingy; Uncouth; Dull; Unattractive.
Spurn (Vt/Vi)
Synonyms - Discard; Reject; Refuse; Disdain; Repel; Repulse; Scorn; Decline; Repudiate; Flout; Disapprove. Antonyms - Accept; Approve; Support; Help; Attract; Charm; Captivate; Entice; Allure.
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Desultory (Adj.)
Synonyms - Unsystematic; Inconsistent; Wavering; Unmethodical; Disconnected; Random; Digressing; Rambling; Loose; Irregular; Erratic; Superficial; Unsettled; Cursory; Discursive; Unstable.
Antonyms - Methodical; Firm; Steady; Constant; Regular; Stable; Fixed; Determined; Fast; Immovable; Rooted; Anchored; Steadfast; Unyielding; Strict.
Subfusc (Adj.)
Synonyms - Dark; Drab; Unimpressive; Dull; Dingy; Unappealing; Sombre; Gloomy; Dismal; Depressing; Dreary; Shabby; Cheerless; Sad.
Antonyms - Bright; Luminous; Flashing; Dazzling; Cheerful; Happy; Gay; Lively; Vivacious; Merry; Jolly; Jovial.
Infernal (Adj.)
Synonyms - Hellish; Devilish; Diabolical; Satanic; Malicious; Atrocious; Accursed; Wicked; Fiendish. Antonyms - Heavenly; Angelic; Divine; Pure; Cherubic; Seraphic; Holy; Sacred; Consecrated.
Inferno (N/c)
Synonyms - Hell; Abyss; Underworld; Nether world; Lower regions; Anguish; Agony; Infliction; Trial; Ordeal; Torment; Suffering; Affliction.
Antonyms - Heaven; Paradise; Utopia; Next world; Hareafter; Sky; Firmament; Bliss; Ecstasy; Happiness; Rapture.
Myopic (Adj.)
Synonyms - Short-sighted; Near-sighted; Half-blind; Pur-blind.
Antonyms - Long sighted.
Stigma (N/c)
Synonyms - Mark; Stain; Blot; Spot; Blemish; Shame; Dishonour; Disgrace; Defamation; Slur; Brand; Reproach; Smirch.
Antonyms - Credit; Honour; Grace; Fame; Renown; Praise; Eulogy; Applause; Encomium.
Motley (Adj.)
Synonyms - Heterogeneous; Assorted; Disparate; Incongruous; Miscellaneous; Varied; Diverse; Variegated. Antonyms - Homogeneous; Uniform; Similar; Like; Alike; Consistent; Akin; Identical; Congruous.
Variegated (Adj.)
Synonyms - Mottled; Motely; Varicoloured; Streaked; Multicoloured; Dappled; Speckled; Pied.
Antonyms - Plain; Simple; Ordinary; Homely; Spartan; Unadorned; Austere; Unpretentious.
Somber/Sombre (Adj.)
Synonyms - Dark; Shadowy; Dimly lighted; Dull; Gloomy; Depressing; Dismal; Mournful; Dim; Bleak; Doleful; Sad; Lugubrious; Funeral; Grave; Sober.
Antonyms - Bright; Luminous; Shining; Dazzling; Lustrous; Flashing; Cheerful; Gay; Happy; Merry; Jovial; Jolly; Vivacious; Lively; Genial.
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- Synonyms and Antonyms Part 2
- Corps, Regale
- Imperil, Detritus
- Teem, Gorgeous
- Feud, Gainsay
- Caveat, Fickle
- Agility, Stident
- Trumpery, Moronic
- Knavery, Spurn
- Arduous, Deceitful
- Acrimony, Vociferous
- Scrumptious, Discursive
- Propitious, Scruffy
- Bizarre, Gruff
- Quandary, Impasse
- Condone, Paradigm
- Hegemony, Incognito
- Animosity, Exordium
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