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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate-subside-diminish eg: The storm finally abated after hours of heavy rain. | lessen |
| Aberrant-deviant-anomalous eg: His aberrant behavior caused concern among his friends. | abnormal |
| Abstain-forbear-eschew eg: She decided to abstain from eating sugar for a month. | refrain |
| Apathy-indifference-lethargy eg: The widespread apathy among voters led to low turnout. | lack of interest |
| Auspicious-propitious eg: They took the sunny weather as an auspicious sign for their picnic. | favorable |
| Banal-trite-hackneyed eg: The movie’s plot was so banal that many left halfway through. | boring |
| Benevolent-altruistic-magnanimous eg: The benevolent teacher spent extra time helping struggling students. | kind |
| Blatant-flagrant-conspicuous eg: His blatant disregard for the rules got him into trouble. | obvious |
| Bolster-reinforce-buttress eg: The president's speech bolstered confidence in the economy. | support |
| Candid-frank-forthright eg: She appreciated his candid feedback on her presentation. | honest |
| Capricious-whimsical-mercurial eg: The weather in this region is notoriously capricious. | unpredictable |
| Censure-reprimand-rebuke eg: The politician was censured for his inappropriate remarks. | criticize |
| Chicanery-trickery-subterfuge eg: The company was accused of financial chicanery to hide its losses. | deception |
| Coercion-duress-compulsion eg: The confession was obtained under coercion. | force |
| Convoluted-intricate-byzantine eg: The convoluted instructions left everyone confused. | complicated |
| Daunt-intimidate-dishearten eg: The difficult exam didn't daunt her; she studied even harder. | discourage |
| Deference-reverence-veneration eg: In deference to her parents’ wishes, she chose a different career path. | respect |
| Deride-ridicule-jeer eg: The critics derided the movie for its poor script and acting. | mock |
| Didactic-pedagogic-edifying eg: The professor’s lectures were more didactic than engaging. | instructive |
| Disparate-divergent-dissimilar eg: The two cultures were so disparate that they struggled to find common ground. | different |
| Disseminate-propagate-disperse eg: The organization works to disseminate information about health issues. | spread |
| Ebullient-exuberant-buoyant eg: Her ebullient personality made her the life of every party. | enthusiastic |
| Efficacy-potency-efficiency eg: The efficacy of the new drug was proven through clinical trials. | effectiveness |
| Eloquent-articulate-expressive eg: The lawyer’s eloquent argument swayed the jury in favor of her client. | persuasive |
| Emulate eg: Young athletes often emulate their sports heroes. | imitate |
| Enervate-debilitate-sap eg: The hot sun enervated the hikers, forcing them to rest. | weaken |
| Ephemeral-fleeting-transient eg: Her joy was ephemeral, as the problem quickly resurfaced. | short-lived |
| Erudite-scholarly-learned eg: The erudite professor could discuss any topic in great detail. | knowledgeable |
| Esoteric-arcane-cryptic eg: His lectures were so esoteric that only a few students understood them. | obscure |
| Eulogy-panegyric-encomium eg: His moving eulogy brought everyone to tears at the funeral. | praise |
| Exacerbate-aggravate-intensify eg: His comments only exacerbated the already tense situation. | worsen |
| Extol-laud-acclaim eg: The coach extolled the team for their hard work and determination. | praise |
| Fervid-ardent-zealous eg: Her fervid support for the cause inspired others to join. | passionate |
| Florid-ornate-baroque eg: The florid style of the author made the book a challenging read. | elaborate |
| Frugal-economical-parsimonious eg: He lived a frugal lifestyle, saving every penny he could. | thrifty |
| Garrulous-loquacious-verbose eg: The garrulous taxi driver kept me entertained throughout the journey. | talkative |
| Guile-cunning-duplicity eg: He used guile to get what he wanted, tricking people into trusting him. | deceit |
| Hackneyed-clichéd-banal eg: The hackneyed plot made the movie entirely predictable. | overused |
| Harangue-tirade-diatribe eg: He delivered a harangue about the importance of discipline. | a long lecture |
| Impetuous eg: Her impetuous decision to quit her job surprised everyone. | impulsive |
| Innocuous-benign-inoffensive eg: Though her comment seemed innocuous, it offended many in the room. | harmless |
| Insipid-bland-vapid eg: The conversation was so insipid that I struggled to stay awake. | dull |
| Intransigent-obstinate-uncompromising eg: His intransigent stance towards the issue frustrated everyone. | stubborn |
| Inundate eg: The customer service team was inundated with complaints after the product recall. | swamp |
| Laconic-terse-succinct eg: His laconic reply gave no indication of what he was really thinking. | concise |
| Loquacious-garrulous-verbose eg: She was naturally loquacious, always the one to keep conversations going. | talkative |
| Mollify-appease-placate eg: The manager tried to mollify the angry customer with a discount. | calm |
| Munificent-magnanimous-bountiful eg: The munificent donation helped fund the school’s new library. | generous |
| Obdurate-intransigent-unyielding eg: Despite the evidence, he remained obdurate in his beliefs. | stubborn |
| Obfuscate-obscure-complicate eg: The lawyer’s lengthy explanation only served to obfuscate the issue. | confuse |
| Obsequious-sycophantic-servile eg: The obsequious intern constantly complimented his boss. | overly submissive |
| Onerous-arduous-taxing eg: The onerous task of cleaning the entire house fell on her shoulders. | burdensome |
| Opulent-affluent-sumptuous eg: They lived in an opulent mansion with marble floors and gold chandeliers. | wealthy |
| Ostentatious-pretentious-flamboyant eg: Her ostentatious display of wealth made everyone uncomfortable. | showy |
| Paragon-epitome-exemplar eg: She is considered a paragon of virtue by her peers. | model of excellence |
| Pedantic-scrupulous-meticulous eg: His pedantic approach to the project slowed everyone down. | overly concerned with details |
| Perfunctory-cursory-superficial eg: His perfunctory review of the documents missed several critical errors. | done without care |
| Pernicious-deleterious-insidious eg: The pernicious influence of fake news can mislead the public. | harmful |
| Phlegmatic-unemotional-stoic eg: Even in crisis, her phlegmatic demeanor reassured the team. | calm |
| Pithy-succinct-terse eg: His pithy remarks always got straight to the point. | concise |
| Placate-mollify-pacify eg: The manager tried to placate the angry customer with a refund. | calm |
| Placid-serene-tranquil eg: The placid lake reflected the sky like a mirror. | peaceful |
| Polemic-diatribe-tirade eg: Her polemic on the issue caused a heated debate at the meeting. | controversial argument |
| Pragmatic-realistic-sensible eg: Her pragmatic approach to solving the problem impressed the team. | practical |
| Precarious-perilous-uncertain eg: The climbers found themselves in a precarious position on the mountain. | unstable |
| Precocious-gifted-advanced eg: The precocious child was already reading at a high school level by age 10. | advanced for age |
| Prevaricate-equivocate-evade eg: When asked about his whereabouts, he began to prevaricate. | lie |
| Proclivity-inclination-penchant eg: She has a proclivity for biting her nails when stressed. | tendency |
| Prodigal-profligate-spendthrift eg: The prodigal son returned home after squandering his inheritance. | wasteful |
| Prolific-fecund-fertile eg: She is a prolific writer, having published ten novels in five years. | productive |
| Propensity-predisposition-proclivity eg: He has a propensity to take on too many projects at once. | inclination |
| Pugnacious-belligerent-truculent eg: The pugnacious boxer was always ready for a fight. | combative |
| Quiescent-dormant-inert eg: The volcano has been quiescent for years, but scientists still monitor it. | inactive |
| Quintessential-archetypal-exemplary eg: He is the quintessential gentleman, always polite and well-mannered. | typical |
| Recalcitrant-defiant-intractable eg: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions. | uncooperative |
| Recondite-abstruse-esoteric eg: The philosopher's recondite theories are difficult for most people to grasp. | difficult to understand |
| Redundant-superfluous-excessive eg: The report was redundant, repeating the same points over and over. | repetitive |
| Reproach-admonish-chastise eg: He was reproached for missing the deadline. | criticize |
| Repudiate-renounce-disavow eg: She decided to repudiate the accusation and fight for her reputation. | reject |
| Reticent-taciturn-introverted eg: She was reticent to discuss her personal life with colleagues. | reserved |
| Sanguine-buoyant-hopeful eg: Despite the difficulties, he remained sanguine about the future. | optimistic |
| Satiate-quench-gratify eg: The large meal satiated his hunger for the rest of the day. | satisfy |
| Scrupulous-principled-conscientious eg: She was scrupulous in ensuring that all her sources were accurately cited. | ethical |
| Spurious-counterfeit-bogus eg: The investigation revealed that the documents were spurious. | false |
| Stolid-impassive-phlegmatic eg: His stolid demeanor made it hard to tell what he was feeling. | unemotional |
| Substantiate-corroborate-validate eg: The scientist was able to substantiate her hypothesis with experimental data. | prove |
| Superfluous-redundant-extraneous eg: The report contained superfluous details that distracted from the main point. | unnecessary |
| Surreptitious-clandestine-covert eg: They held a surreptitious meeting to discuss the new strategy. | secretive |
| Tacit-implicit-unspoken eg: There was a tacit understanding between them that no words were needed. | implied |
| Adulation eg: The actor received adulation from fans after his performance. | praise |
| Ameliorate-alleviate eg: New policies were introduced to ameliorate working conditions. | enhance |
| Anachronistic-obsolete eg: Using a typewriter in today’s world feels anachronistic. | outdated |
| Aspersion-slander eg: The politician's opponents cast aspersions on his character. | defamation |
| Assiduous-diligent eg: Her assiduous efforts in studying paid off in the exams. | hardworking |
| Attenuate eg: The medicine helps attenuate the pain. | weaken |
| Austere eg: The monk led an austere life without luxury. | strict |
| Bombastic-pompous-inflated eg: His bombastic speech was full of big words but lacked substance. | pretentious |
| Cacophony-discord-clamor eg: The city street was filled with a cacophony of sounds. | noise |
| Castigate-rebuke-reprimand eg: The coach castigated the players for their poor performance. | criticize |
| Caustic-scornful eg: His caustic remarks offended everyone. | sarcastic |
| Credulous-gullible eg: Only the most credulous would believe such an unlikely story. | naive |
| Desiccate-parch eg: The hot sun desiccated the land. | dry |
| Diffident-timid eg: He was diffident about his abilities at the start of his career. | shy |
| Dilatory-sluggish eg: The team was criticized for its dilatory approach to solving the issue. | slow |
| Dissonance-discord eg: There was a dissonance between their ideals and actions. | conflict |
| Dogma-doctrine eg: They strictly followed their religious dogma. | belief |
| Dupe-deceive eg: He was duped into investing in a fake scheme. | trick |
| Eclectic eg: Her taste in music was eclectic, ranging from jazz to rock. | diverse |
| Elegy-lament-ode eg: The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend. | tribute |
| Engender eg: The speech engendered hope among the people. | generate |
| Exculpate-exonerate-absolve eg: The new evidence helped to exculpate the defendant. | clear |
| Exigent-pressing eg: The patient’s exigent condition required immediate care. | urgent |
| Foment-incite-instigate eg: The speech was meant to foment rebellion among the crowd. | provoke |
| Guile eg: He used his guile to escape difficult situations. | deceit |
| Iconoclast-nonconformist-dissenter eg: The artist was an iconoclast, challenging traditional art styles. | rebel |
| Implacable-unyielding-relentless eg: The team faced an implacable opponent in the final match. | unforgiving |
| Inchoate eg: Her ideas were still inchoate, not fully developed. | initial |
| Inimical-hostile eg: Some habits are inimical to good health. | harmful |
| Irascible eg: His irascible personality often led to arguments. | hot-headed |
| Misanthrope-cynic eg: Known as a misanthrope, he preferred to avoid social events. | loner |
| Mitigate-alleviate eg: The policy aimed to mitigate the effects of inflation. | lessen |
| Obviate eg: The new evidence could obviate the need for a retrial. | prevent |
| Occlude eg: The artery was occluded, causing health issues. | block |
| Opprobrium eg: The scandal brought opprobrium upon the company. | disgrace |
| Ostentatious-flashy eg: Her ostentatious jewelry attracted everyone’s attention. | pretentious |
| Paragon-exemplar eg: She is a paragon of professionalism and dedication. | ideal |
| Pedantic-meticulous eg: His pedantic approach made the lecture boring. | over-detailed |
| Penchant eg: He has a penchant for spicy food. | inclination |
| Perfidious-treacherous eg: His perfidious actions betrayed his best friend’s trust. | disloyal |
| Permeate-pervade eg: The smell of baking permeated the entire house. | spread |
| Pervasive-prevalent-omnipresent eg: Technology has become pervasive in modern society. | widespread |
| Pithy eg: His pithy comments captured everyone’s attention. | concise |
| Platitude-truism eg: The speech was full of platitudes rather than original ideas. | cliché |
| Plethora-surplus eg: The store offers a plethora of options for shoppers. | excess |
| Precipitate eg: The argument precipitated their decision to break up. | accelerate |
| Precursor-harbinger-forerunner eg: The invention of the radio was a precursor to television. | predecessor |
| Prescient-prophetic-foresighted eg: His prescient advice saved us from a big loss. | predictive |
| Proclivity-propensity eg: She has a proclivity for punctuality. | inclination |
| Prodigal-extravagant eg: His prodigal spending habits left him in debt. | wasteful |
| Propitiate-conciliate-pacify eg: He offered gifts to propitiate his offended friend. | appease |
| Propriety-decorum eg: Her sense of propriety was always evident in her behavior. | decency |
| Quiescent-tranquil-dormant eg: The volcano is currently in a quiescent state. | inactive |
| Rarefy eg: The atmosphere rarefies at higher altitudes. | thin |
| Recalcitrant-defiant eg: The recalcitrant employee refused to follow the rules. | resistant |
| Recant-renounce-retract eg: He was forced to recant his previous statement. | withdraw |
| Rescind-annul eg: The company decided to rescind the job offer. | revoke |
| Rhetoric-persuasion-oratory eg: The politician’s speech was filled with persuasive rhetoric. | expression |
| Salubrious eg: The salubrious climate attracted many tourists. | healthy |
| Soporific-tranquilizing-drowsy eg: The professor’s monotone voice had a soporific effect. | sleepy |
| Specious eg: The argument seemed convincing but was actually specious. | misleading |
| Stolid-impassive eg: He remained stolid even during the tense situation. | unemotional |
| Substantiate eg: The lawyer failed to substantiate his claims. | support |
| Supplant-overthrow eg: Modern methods have supplanted traditional techniques. | replace |
| Sybarite-hedonist-epicure eg: As a sybarite, he sought luxury and comfort at all costs. | pleasure-seeker |
| Tacit-implied eg: There was a tacit agreement between the two parties. | understood |
| Tenuous eg: His argument was tenuous and lacked strong evidence. | fragile |
| Torpid-sluggish eg: The torpid student struggled to stay awake in class. | lethargy |
| Trepidation-apprehension eg: She approached the stage with trepidation. | fear |
| Truculent-belligerent-defiant eg: His truculent behavior made it hard to work with him. | aggressive |
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