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1. accelerate

Synonym Antonym Sentence Picture Situation
speed up
expedite
slow down I accelerated my studies so that I could graduate early. When I am late for class, sometimes I speed up my car.
Verbs Meaning Usage
ABASH To lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to shame Abashed before the assembled dignitaries
Synonyms: fluster, disconcert, discomfit, discomposeAntonym: (adj.) self-possessed
ABANDON To give up completely Abandoned the sinking ship.
Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake
ABDICATE To give up claim to Abdicated the throne
Synonyms: renounce, abandon, relinquish
ABET To encourage -or support Ttreacherously abetted the enemy
Synonyms: spur, incite Antonym: deter
ABRIDGE To shorten Abridged his lengthy speech
Synonyms: curtail, diminish, retrench
Antonyms: protract, elongate, amplify
ABROGATE

To abolish or render void

A treaty abrogated by mutual consent.
Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void
ABSTEMIOUS Moderate in the use of food or drink Abstemiousin his habits.
Synonym: temperate
ACADEMIC Pertaining to school; theoretical academic interests An academic discussion, with no practical implications.
Synonym: scholastic
ACCEDE To agree to Accede to a request.
Synonym: assent
Antonym: demur
ACCELERATE To quicken Speed tip - took an accelerated course in order to graduate early.
Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious)
Antonym: retard
ACCOLADE An award or salute A tremendous accolade for a returning hero.
Synonyms: tribute, ovation
ACCORD

Agreement or harmony

In full accord with his view.
Synonyms: concord, concurrence
Antonyms: dissension, discord
ACRIMONIOUS Sharp or harsh in language or temper Stung by the acrimonious remark.
Synonyms: caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant, acrid; (noun) asperity
Antonyms: suave, affable
ACUMEN Keenness of mind or insight Showing exceptional business acumen.
Synonyms: perspicacity, discernment, perception
Antonym: obtuseness
ADMONISH To warn or find fault gently Admonishing the unruly child.
Synonyms: chide, caution, reprimand, reprehend, reproach
 ADVERSARY An opponent

his adversary in a bitter debate
Synonym: antagonist
Antonyms: cohort, confederate, ally, accomplice

 ADVERSITY Misfortune Calm in the face of adversity.
Synonyms: affliction, mischance, reverses
 AESTHETIC Pertaining to the beautiful Interested in aesthetic values rather than in purely practical affairs
AFFABLE

Sociable, courteous, and agreeable in manner

A much admired, affable gentleman.
Synonyms: civil, complaisant, benign, gracious, genial, urbane, cordial
Antonyms: curt, brusque, rude, boorish, surly

AFFLUENT Prosperous, flourishing; copious A large bequest from an affluent grandfather.
Synonyms: opulent, profuse
Antonyms: destitute, impecunious
AGGRESSIVE self-assertive; attacking, offensive Annoyed people by his aggressive attitude;
Synonyms: bumptious, officious, obtrusive
Antonyms: meek, humble, retiring, diffident
ALACRITY Eagerness; cheerful promptness Responded to the flattering offer with alacrity.
Synonyms: celerity, briskness, energy, animation
Antonyms: apathy, nonchalance, sluggishness, lethargy, phlegmatic
ALIENATE To estrange Alienated by his gruff manner
ALLAY To calm; to lessen in severity At ease now that his fears have been allayed.
Synonyms: appease, alleviate, pacify, assuage, abate, mitigate, propitiate, mollify, placate
Antonyms: intensify, aggravate
ALLUDE To refer to indirectly Alluded quite subtly to his friend's misfortune.
Synonyms: insinuate, intimate, imply
Antonyms: refer, cite
ALLURE To tempt by flattery or an attractive offe Allured by the prospect of a new jo.
Synonyms: lure, decoy, inveigle, entice, seduce, wheedle, beguile, cajole
Antonym: repel
AMBIGUOUS

Uncertain, vague, capable of being inter- in more than one

Puzzled by the ambiguous statement.
Synonyms: hazy, obscure, equivocal, dubious, nebulous
Antonyms: explicit, unquestionable
AMENABLE Obedient; willing to submit Amenable to the suggestion.
Synonyms: tractable, docile, responsive
Antonyms: intractable, refractory, recalcitrant
AMIABLE Good-natured; friendly Attracted friends by his amiable disposition.
Synonym: complaisant
ANACHRONISM A thing placed or occurring out of its normal time A machine gun at the Battle of Yorktown would be an anachronism.
ANALOGY A relation between two things shown in the resemblance not of the things themselves but of their characteristics He indicated points of analogy between the two situations.
Synonyms: correspondence, affinity
Antonym: anomaly (a deviation from the general rule)
ANARCHY State of confusion or lawlessness A country brought to utter anarchy by civil war.
Synonyms: chaos, pandemonium
ANIMUS A feeling of hatred Felt no animus, even against the enemy
Synonyms: enmity, rancor, malevolence, animosity
Antonym: amity
ANNALS Historical records In the annals of literature
ANONYMOUS

Of unknown authorship

An anonymous publication
ANTHOLOGY A collection of choice literary works An anthology of modern poetry.
ANTITHESIS Contrast; the direct opposite His selfish attitude seemed to me the antithesis o patriotism.
APATHY Lack of feeling, emotion, or interest Attributed his failure to apathy, rather than lack of ability.
Synonyms: torpor, lethargy, sluggishness, listlessness, languor, lassitude, dispassion; (verb) languish
Antonyms: zeal, animation
APPREHENSIVE Fearful Being unprepared, John is apprehensive of the examination
APPRISE To inform Apprised his lieutenants of the new situation
APPROBATION Approval; praise A plan that met with hearty approbation.
Synonyms: sanction, commendation
Antonym: disapprobation
APT

Likely; inclined or disposed
Fit, suitable
Skillful, expert

Apt to succeed. Synonym: prone
An apt remark. Synonyms: appropriate, felicitous
Apt at woodcarving. Synonyms: deft, dexterous, adept. Antonym: inept
ARBITER A person who has authority to decide matters in dispute A fair decision rendered by the arbiter.
Synonyms: mediator, arbitrator
ARCHETYPE An original pattern Copies reproduced from the archetype.
Synonym: prototype
Antonyms: Stereotype, facsimile, replica
ARID Dry; barren The arid desert land.
Synonyms. jejune, parched
Antonyms: arable, fertile
ARISTOCRACY

Government by the best people; a privileged class

Special privileges enjoyed by the aristocracy.
Synonym: oligarchy
Antonym: democracy
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