SSC CGL Antonyms : SSC CGL Antonyms 01 - Flashcards
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To become less intense or widespread; to reduce or diminish.
Intensify, Aggravate, Increase
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| # | Question | Answer | Related Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abate | To become less intense or widespread; to reduce or diminish. | Intensify, Aggravate, Increase |
| 2 | Aberration | A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. | Normality, Conformity, Regularity |
| 3 | Abeyance | A state of temporary disuse or suspension. | Continuation, Operation, Activity |
| 4 | Abhorrent | Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. | Admirable, Delightful, Agreeable |
| 5 | Abide | To accept or act in accordance with a rule; to be unable to tolerate (usually negative). | Reject, Quit, Depart |
| 6 | Abject | (Of something bad) experienced to the maximum degree; completely without pride or dignity. | Noble, Exalted, Dignified |
| 7 | Abjure | To solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim). | Affirm, Embrace, Assert |
| 8 | Abortive | Failing to produce the intended result. | Successful, Productive, Fruitful |
| 9 | Absolve | To set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. | Blame, Convict, Incriminate |
| 10 | Accede | To agree to a demand, request, or treaty. | Refuse, Deny, Dissent |
| 11 | Accommodative | Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs. | Inflexible, Obstinate, Uncooperative |
| 12 | Accord | An official agreement or treaty; harmony. | Discord, Conflict, Disagreement |
| 13 | Acquisition | An asset or object bought or obtained. | Loss, Dearth, Surrender |
| 14 | Acrimonious | (Typically of speech or debate) angry and bitter. | Peaceable, Amicable, Pleasant |
| 15 | Acrimony | Bitterness or ill feeling. | Goodwill, Benevolence, Civility |
| 16 | Adamant | Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. | Pliable, Flexible, Yielding |
| 17 | Adhere | To stick fast to; to believe in and follow the practices of. | Detach, Abandon, Disregard |
| 18 | Adherent | Someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. | Opponent, Critic, Defector |
| 19 | Adjudicative | Relating to the making of a formal judgment on a disputed matter. | Indecisive, Equivocating, Deferring |
| 20 | Adjunct | A thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part. | Essential, Core, Detriment |
| 21 | Admonish | To warn or reprimand someone firmly. | Praise, Commend, Approve |
| 22 | Adversary | One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. | Ally, Friend, Supporter |
| 23 | Adverse | Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable. | Favorable, Beneficial, Advantageous |
| 24 | Adversity | Difficulties; misfortune. | Prosperity, Fortune, Ease |
| 25 | Affinity | A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. | Aversion, Dislike, Antipathy |
| 26 | Agitation | A state of anxiety or nervous excitement; the action of arousing public concern. | Calm, Peace, Tranquility |
| 27 | Alacrity | Brisk and cheerful readiness. | Reluctance, Apathy, Lethargy |
| 28 | Albeit | Though. | Therefore, Consequently, Because (Functionally opposite connectors) |
| 29 | Algorithm | A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations. | Chance, Chaos, Guesswork |
| 30 | Alien | Belonging to a foreign country or nation; unfamiliar. | Native, Indigenous, Familiar |
| 31 | Allay | To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). | Intensify, Provoke, Worsen |
| 32 | Alleviate | To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. | Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify |
| 33 | Allure | The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. | Repulsion, Deterrent, Disgust |
| 34 | Aloft | Up in or into the air; overhead. | Down, Below, Grounded |
| 35 | Amateur | A person who engages in a pursuit on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. | Professional, Expert, Master |
| 36 | Ambiguity | The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. | Clarity, Certainty, Explicitness |
| 37 | Ambit | The scope, extent, or bounds of something. | Center, Core, Nucleus |
| 38 | Ambitious | Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. | Lazy, Apathetic, Content |
| 39 | Ambivalence | The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. | Certainty, Decisiveness, Conviction |
| 40 | Ambush | A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position. | Warning, Openness, Defense |
| 41 | Ameliorate | To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. | Worsen, Aggravate, Deteriorate |
| 42 | Ample | Enough or more than enough; plentiful. | Insufficient, Meager, Scant |
| 43 | Amplify | To increase the volume of sound; to make more intense. | Reduce, Mute, Diminish |
| 44 | Anaemic | Lacking in color, spirit, or vitality (literally: suffering from anemia). | Robust, Florid, Strong |
| 45 | Angst | A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically about the human condition. | Calmness, Serenity, Peace |
| 46 | Anonymity | The condition of being anonymous. | Fame, Celebrity, Recognition |
| 47 | Antagonism | Active hostility or opposition. | Friendship, Accord, Rapport |
| 48 | Anticipate | To regard as probable; to expect or predict. | Doubt, Ignore, Overlook |
| 49 | Antipathy | A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. | Liking, Affinity, Rapport |
| 50 | Apathy | Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. | Passion, Interest, Concern |
| 51 | Apex | The top or highest part of something. | Bottom, Nadir, Base |
| 52 | Appall | To greatly dismay or horrify. | Delight, Please, Reassure |
| 53 | Apprehension | Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. | Confidence, Calm, Courage |
| 54 | Arbitrage | The simultaneous buying and selling of assets in different markets to profit from price differences. | Investment (long-term), Holding, Saving |
| 55 | Arbitration | The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute. | Litigation, Conflict, Disagreement |
| 56 | Arduous | Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. | Easy, Effortless, Facile |
| 57 | Arraign | To call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge. | Exonerate, Acquit, Release |
| 58 | Arrogate | To take or claim (something) without justification. | Relinquish, Renounce, Abstain |
| 59 | Arsenal | A collection of weapons and military equipment. | Disarmament, Lack, Void |
| 60 | Articulate | Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. | Inarticulate, Hesitant, Unclear |
| 61 | Assuage | To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. | Aggravate, Intensify, Exacerbate |
| 62 | Asylum | The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. | Danger, Exposure, Peril |
| 63 | Auction | A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. | Private sale, Purchase, Fixed-price sale |
| 64 | Audacity | A willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior. | Timidity, Caution, Politeness |
| 65 | Audit | An official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts. | Neglect, Ignoring, Oversight |
| 66 | Augment | To make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. | Decrease, Shrink, Diminish |
| 67 | Augur | To portend a good or bad outcome (of an event or circumstance). | Prove, Demonstrate, Record (as opposed to predicting) |
| 68 | Authentic | Of undisputed origin; genuine. | Fake, Counterfeit, False |
| 69 | Autonomy | The right or condition of self-government. | Dependence, Subjection, Servitude |
| 70 | Avert | To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); to prevent or ward off. | Aid, Allow, Confront |
| 71 | Avian | Relating to birds. | Terrestrial, Aquatic, Mammalian |
| 72 | Awkward | Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with; clumsy. | Graceful, Easy, Skillful |
| 73 | Axiom | A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. | Absurdity, Paradox, Fallacy |
| 74 | Backdrop | A painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage; the setting or background for a scene. | Foreground, Centerpiece, Focus |
| 75 | Baffle | To totally bewilder or perplex. | Enlighten, Clarify, Explain |
| 76 | Barbarous | Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal. | Civilized, Humane, Benevolent |
| 77 | Bedrock | The fundamental principles on which something is based; solid rock underlying soil. | Topsoil, Surface, Nonessential |
| 78 | Behemoth | A huge or monstrous creature; something enormous. | Midget, Dwarf, Runt |
| 79 | Behest | A person's orders or command. | Refusal, Denial, Opposition |
| 80 | Beleaguer | To put in a very difficult situation; to lay siege to. | Aid, Assist, Comfort |
| 81 | Belie | To fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); to disguise or contradict. | Reveal, Confirm, Attest |
| 82 | Benevolence | The quality of being well meaning; kindness. | Malevolence, Spite, Cruelty |
| 83 | Bewitching | Enchanting or delightful. | Repulsive, Boring, Dull |
| 84 | Bias | Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another. | Impartiality, Fairness, Objectivity |
| 85 | Biodiversity | The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. | Monoculture, Homogeneity, Depletion |
| 86 | Biosecurity | Procedures intended to protect humans or animals against disease or harmful biological agents. | Exposure, Contamination, Vulnerability |
| 87 | Bipartisan | Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other. | Partisan, Unilateral, Sectarian |
| 88 | Blatant | (Of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly. | Subtle, Hidden, Inconspicuous |
| 89 | Bleak | (Of an area) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements; charmless and inhospitable. | Promising, Cheerful, Bright |
| 90 | Bode | To be an omen of a particular outcome. | Reminisce, Record, Ignore |
| 91 | Bolster | To support or strengthen; to prop up. | Undermine, Weaken, Hinder |
| 92 | Brazen | Bold and without shame. | Timid, Shy, Shamefaced |
| 93 | Breach | An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; a gap. | Observance, Bridge, Connection |
| 94 | Brittle | Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. | Strong, Resilient, Flexible |
| 95 | Brutal | Savagely violent; unpleasant or harsh. | Gentle, Humane, Kind |
| 96 | Bugbear | A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing. | Delight, Pleasure, Joy |
| 97 | Bulwark | A defensive wall; a person or thing that acts as a defense. | Weak point, Vulnerability, Opening |
| 98 | Bustle | Move in an energetic or noisy manner. | Laze, Loiter, Relax |
| 99 | Buttress | To increase the strength of or justification for; to support. | Undermine, Weaken, Destabilize |
| 100 | Cadre | A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. | Individual, Mob, Crowd |
| 101 | Cakewalk | An absurdly easy task. | Ordeal, Struggle, Challenge |
| 102 | Calamity | An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress. | Blessing, Miracle, Boon |
| 103 | Callous | Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. | Compassionate, Sensitive, Empathetic |
| 104 | Calumny | The making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation. | Praise, Acclaim, Vindication |
| 105 | Capable | Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing. | Incompetent, Inept, Incapable |
| 106 | Captivate | To attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. | Bore, Repel, Disgust |
| 107 | Captive | A person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined. | Freeman, Liberator, Guard |
| 108 | Captivity | The condition of being imprisoned or confined. | Freedom, Liberty, Release |
| 109 | Caricature | A representation in which striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic effect. | Portrait, Realism, Tribute |
| 110 | Carnage | The killing of a large number of people. | Peace, Salvation, Preservation |
| 111 | Cascade | A process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on. | Trickle, Drought, Stoppage |
| 112 | Catalyst | A person or thing that precipitates an event. | Block, Hindrance, Deterrent |
| 113 | Cavity | An empty space within a solid object. | Bulge, Projection, Solid |
| 114 | Cease | Come or bring to an end. | Begin, Start, Continue |
| 115 | Ceasefire | A temporary suspension of fighting; a truce. | War, Conflict, Hostility |
| 116 | Chaste | Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse; simple or restrained. | Promiscuous, Immoral, Impure |
| 117 | Chastise | Rebuke or reprimand severely. | Praise, Commend, Reward |
| 118 | Circumscribe | Restrict (something) within limits. | Expand, Liberate, Broaden |
| 119 | Cite | Quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument. | Ignore, Conceal, Plagiarize |
| 120 | Civic | Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal. | Rural, Private, Personal |
| 121 | Clamour | A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently. | Silence, Quiet, Whisper |
| 122 | Clientele | Clients collectively. | Management, Owners, Sellers |
| 123 | Clunker | An old, run-down vehicle or machine. | Gem, Masterpiece, Classic |
| 124 | Cluster | A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. | Dispersal, Scattering, Individual |
| 125 | Clutch | Grasp (something) tightly. | Release, Drop, Loosen |
| 126 | Coalition | An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties. | Division, Separation, Disunion |
| 127 | Coercion | The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. | Persuasion, Consent, Freedom |
| 128 | Cogent | (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. | Weak, Unconvincing, Vague |
| 129 | Cognisable (Cognizable) | Capable of being known; within the jurisdiction of a court. | Imperceptible, Hidden, Ignorable |
| 130 | Cognisant (Cognizant) | Having knowledge or being aware of. | Ignorant, Unaware, Oblivious |
| 131 | Cohesion | The action or fact of forming a united whole. | Disunity, Separation, Incoherence |
| 132 | Colossal | Extremely large. | Tiny, Miniature, Minute |
| 133 | Combat | Fighting between armed forces. | Peace, Accord, Surrender |
| 134 | Combative | Ready or eager to fight; pugnacious. | Peaceful, Cooperative, Pacifistic |
| 135 | Communitarian | Relating to a social philosophy that emphasizes the importance of society in defining the individual. | Individualistic, Selfish, Private |
| 136 | Comorbidity | The simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient. | Health, Singularity, Isolation (of condition) |
| 137 | Compassion | Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. | Indifference, Cruelty, Heartlessness |
| 138 | Compliance | The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. | Defiance, Rebellion, Disobedience |
| 139 | Comprise | Consist of; be made up of. | Exclude, Omit, Lack |
| 140 | Concede | Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. | Deny, Contest, Refuse |
| 141 | Concession | A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands. | Denial, Refusal, Protest |
| 142 | Concur | Be of the same opinion; agree. | Disagree, Dissent, Argue |
| 143 | Concurrent | Existing, happening, or done at the same time. | Sequential, Separate, Divergent |
| 144 | Condemnation | The expression of very strong disapproval; censure. | Approval, Praise, Endorsement |
| 145 | Conducive | Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. | Unfavorable, Hindering, Detrimental |
| 146 | Conform | Comply with rules, standards, or laws. | Rebel, Dissent, Violate |
| 147 | Consent | Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. | Refusal, Dissent, Prohibition |
| 148 | Consequence | A result or effect of an action or condition. | Cause, Origin, Source |
| 149 | Consign | Deliver (something) to a person's custody, typically in order for it to be sold. | Keep, Retain, Withhold |
| 150 | Consolidate | Make (something) physically stronger or more solid; combine into a single more effective whole. | Weaken, Separate, Disperse |
| 151 | Conspicuous | Standing out so as to be clearly visible. | Inconspicuous, Hidden, Obscure |
| 152 | Consulate | The place or building in which a consul's duties are carried out. | (N/A - Specific Location) |
| 153 | Contemplate | Look thoughtfully for a long time at; think profoundly and at length. | Ignore, Disregard, Overlook |
| 154 | Contempt | The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. | Respect, Admiration, Esteem |
| 155 | Contention | Heated disagreement; an assertion maintained in an argument. | Agreement, Harmony, Accord |
| 156 | Contentious | Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. | Uncontroversial, Agreeable, Peaceful |
| 157 | Contestation | The action or process of disputing or arguing. | Agreement, Consensus, Acquiescence |
| 158 | Contingency | A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. | Certainty, Reality, Plan |
| 159 | Contingent | Subject to chance; occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case. | Certain, Independent, Unconditional |
| 160 | Contour | An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something. | Center, Core, Interior |
| 161 | Contradict | Deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. | Confirm, Verify, Support |
| 162 | Contraption | A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated. | Simple tool (contextual) |
| 163 | Contrary | Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. | Similar, Compatible, Agreeable |
| 164 | Conundrum | A confusing and difficult problem or question. | Solution, Answer, Explanation |
| 165 | Convalescence | Time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment. | Relapse, Deterioration, Worsening |
| 166 | Convene | Come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. | Disperse, Adjourn, Scatter |
| 167 | Convention | A way in which something is usually done; an agreement between countries. | Novelty, Innovation, Deviation |
| 168 | Conventional | Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. | Unconventional, Unusual, Radical |
| 169 | Convergence | The process or state of converging (meeting at a point). | Divergence, Separation, Split |
| 170 | Cordial | Warm and friendly. | Hostile, Cold, Unfriendly |
| 171 | Cosy | Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. | Uncomfortable, Stark, Cold |
| 172 | Cower | Crouch down in fear. | Stand tall, Confront, Face |
| 173 | Crackdown | Severe measures to restrict or discourage undesirable or illegal people or behavior. | Leniency, Tolerance, Relaxation |
| 174 | Credential | A qualification or aspect of a person's background indicating they are suitable for something. | Disqualification, Ineligibility, Incompetence |
| 175 | Credibility | The quality of being trusted and believed in. | Implausibility, Deceit, Dishonesty |
| 176 | Cringeworthy | Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness. | Impressive, Admirable, Smooth |
| 177 | Crucible | A situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. | Comfort, Ease, Peace |
| 178 | Crusade | A lead to a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change. | Inaction, Apathy, Submission |
| 179 | Cull | Select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. | Insert, Plant, Keep all |
| 180 | Culmination | The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time. | Beginning, Start, Nadir |
| 181 | Culpable | Deserving blame. | Innocent, Blameless, Exonerated |
| 182 | Cumbersome | Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy. | Manageable, Convenient, Light |
| 183 | Cumulative | Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions. | Decreasing, Subtractive, Declining |
| 184 | Dainty | Delicately small and pretty. | Clumsy, Rough, Coarse |
| 185 | Dais | A low platform for a lectern, seats of honor, or a throne. | Pit, Audience, Floor |
| 186 | Debris | Scattered pieces of waste or remains. | Valuables, Treasure, Purity |
| 187 | Decay | To rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi. | Flourish, Grow, Strengthen |
| 188 | Deceit | The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. | Honesty, Truthfulness, Sincerity |
| 189 | Deceleration | Reduction in speed. | Acceleration, Haste, Speeding |
| 190 | Decipher | To convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language. | Encode, Scramble, Confuse |
| 191 | Decoupling | The separation of previously linked systems. | Coupling, Connection, Linkage |
| 192 | Dedicate | To devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose. | Neglect, Refuse, Alienate |
| 193 | Defamation | The action of damaging the good reputation of someone. | Praise, Commendation, Acclaim |
| 194 | Defection | The desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one. | Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity |
| 195 | Defector | A person who has abandoned their country or cause. | Loyalist, Patriot, Adherent |
| 196 | Defer | To put off (an action or event) to a later time; to postpone. | Expedite, Hasten, Advance |
| 197 | Deficit | The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small. | Surplus, Profit, Excess |
| 198 | Defile | To sully, mar, or spoil. | Purify, Sanctify, Clean |
| 199 | Defray | To provide money to pay (a cost or expense). | Incur, Claim, Debt |
| 200 | Deft | Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements. | Clumsy, Awkward, Inept |
| 201 | Delegation | A body of delegates or representatives; the act of delegating. | Retention, Recall, Keeping |
| 202 | Deleterious | Causing harm or damage. | Beneficial, Helpful, Advantageous |
| 203 | Deliberate | Done consciously and intentionally. | Accidental, Unintentional, Hasty |
| 204 | Delicious | Highly pleasant to the taste. | Distasteful, Unpalatable, Disgusting |
| 205 | Delve | To reach inside a receptacle and search for something; to research deeply. | Skim, Ignore, Neglect |
| 206 | Demographic | Relating to the structure of populations. | Individual, Personal, Private (Contextual) |
| 207 | Demolish | To pull or knock down (a building). | Build, Construct, Create |
| 208 | Denounce | To publicly declare to be wrong or evil. | Praise, Endorse, Commend |
| 209 | Deplorable | Deserving strong condemnation. | Admirable, Excellent, Commendable |
| 210 | Deploy | To move (troops or equipment) into position for military action. | Withdraw, Recall, Withhold |
| 211 | Deportation | The action of deporting a foreigner from a country. | Admission, Repatriation, Welcome |
| 212 | Deprive | To deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something. | Supply, Endow, Provide |
| 213 | Deride | To express contempt for; ridicule. | Respect, Praise, Commend |
| 214 | Derogatory | Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. | Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative |
| 215 | Designate | To appoint (someone) to a specified position. | Dismiss, Ignore, Reject |
| 216 | Desolate | (Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness. | Populous, Fertile, Cheerful |
| 217 | Despicable | Deserving hatred and contempt. | Admirable, Noble, Virtuous |
| 218 | Destitute | Without the basic necessities of life. | Wealthy, Affluent, Rich |
| 219 | Deteriorate | To become progressively worse. | Improve, Ameliorate, Recover |
| 220 | Deterrence | The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. | Encouragement, Incentive, Inducement |
| 221 | Deviant | Departing from usual or accepted standards. | Normal, Standard, Conventional |
| 222 | Diaspora | The dispersion of any people from their original homeland. | Concentration, Gathering, Homecoming |
| 223 | Diktat | An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent. | Petition, Request, Negotiation |
| 224 | Dire | (Of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent. | Mild, Trivial, Calm |
| 225 | Disaffection | A state or feeling of being dissatisfied with the people in authority. | Loyalty, Contentment, Devotion |
| 226 | Disconcerting | Causing one to feel unsettled. | Reassuring, Comforting, Soothing |
| 227 | Discourse | Written or spoken communication or debate. | Silence, Quiet, Ignorance |
| 228 | Discreet | Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions. | Indiscreet, Blatant, Careless |
| 229 | Discretion | The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense. | Indiscretion, Carelessness, Recklessness |
| 230 | Disdain | The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. | Respect, Admiration, Reverence |
| 231 | Disenchantment | A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected. | Enchantment, Delight, Satisfaction |
| 232 | Disengagement | The action or process of withdrawing from involvement. | Engagement, Involvement, Participation |
| 233 | Disguise | To give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity. | Reveal, Expose, Uncover |
| 234 | Disinvestment | The action of withdrawing invested funds. | Investment, Funding, Acquisition |
| 235 | Dislodge | To knock or force out of position. | Embed, Fix, Plant |
| 236 | Dismal | Depressing; dreary. | Cheerful, Bright, Promising |
| 237 | Dismantle | To take (a machine or structure) to pieces. | Assemble, Build, Construct |
| 238 | Disparity | A great difference. | Similarity, Equality, Parity |
| 239 | Dispensation | Exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order. | Enforcement, Retention, Restriction |
| 240 | Disproportionate | Too large or too small in comparison with something else. | Proportionate, Balanced, Equal |
| 241 | Disseminate | To spread (something, especially information) widely. | Suppress, Gather, Conceal |
| 242 | Dissemination | The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely. | Suppression, Containment, Collection |
| 243 | Dissenter | A person who dissents. | Conformist, Believer, Supporter |
| 244 | Dissolution | The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body. | Establishment, Unification, Creation |
| 245 | Distraught | Very worried and upset. | Calm, Composed, Serene |
| 246 | Dodgy | Dishonest or unreliable. | Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy |
| 247 | Draconian | (Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe. | Mild, Lenient, Gentle |
| 248 | Drill | Instruction or training in military exercises; a tool for boring holes. | Improvisation, Inactivity, Idleness |
| 249 | Dubious | Hesitating or doubting. | Certain, Trustworthy, Definite |
| 250 | Eccentric | (Of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange. | Conventional, Normal, Ordinary |
| 251 | Ecstasy | An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement. | Misery, Depression, Despair |
| 252 | Edifice | A building, especially a large, imposing one. | Ruin, Heap, Shack |
| 253 | Efface | To erase (a mark) from a surface; to make oneself appear insignificant. | Create, Mark, Preserve |
| 254 | Efficacy | The ability to produce a desired or intended result. | Inefficacy, Uselessness, Failure |
| 255 | Egregious | Outstandingly bad; shocking. | Marvelous, Minor, Concealed |
| 256 | Elevate | To raise or lift (something) up to a higher position. | Lower, Drop, Demote |
| 257 | Eliminate | To completely remove or get rid of (something). | Create, Add, Keep |
| 258 | Eloquence | Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. | Inarticulateness, Stuttering, Dullness |
| 259 | Embargo | An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. | Allowance, Permission, Free trade |
| 260 | Eminently | To a notable degree; very. | Slightly, Hardly, Minimally |
| 261 | Enact | To make (a bill or other proposal) law. | Repeal, Veto, Revoke |
| 262 | Encore | A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert. | Curtain, End, Finale |
| 263 | Encounter | To unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile). | Avoid, Evade, Miss |
| 264 | Encroachment | Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. | Withdrawal, Respect, Observance |
| 265 | Encryption | The process of converting information or data into a code. | Decryption, Decoding, Translation |
| 266 | Encumbrance | A burden or impediment. | Aid, Assistance, Advantage |
| 267 | Endearment | A word or phrase expressing love or affection. | Animosity, Hatred, Hostility |
| 268 | Endeavour | To try hard to do or achieve something. | Abandon, Quit, Ignore |
| 269 | Endorse | To declare one's public approval or support of. | Oppose, Criticize, Reject |
| 270 | Enforcement | The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. | Abandonment, Neglect, Relaxation |
| 271 | Enormous | Very large in size, quantity, or extent. | Tiny, Small, Minute |
| 272 | Ensue | To happen or occur afterward or as a result. | Precede, Cause, Antedate |
| 273 | Ensure | To make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case. | Endanger, Ignore, Neglect |
| 274 | Enterprise | A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort. | Inactivity, Idleness, Passivity |
| 275 | Entity | A thing with distinct and independent existence. | Nonentity, Abstract, Concept |
| 276 | Entrepreneur | A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses. | Employee, Worker, Follower |
| 277 | Envisage | To contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event. | Ignore, Disregard, Neglect |
| 278 | Epicentre | The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake; the central point of something. | Periphery, Edge, Outskirts |
| 279 | Epidemiology | The branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases. | N/A (Field of study), Individual treatment (contextual) |
| 280 | Epitome | A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. | Anomaly, Flaw, Antithesis |
| 281 | Epitomise (Epitomize) | To be a perfect example of. | Contradict, Distort, Oppose |
| 282 | Equitable | Fair and impartial. | Unfair, Biased, Discriminatory |
| 283 | Equity | The quality of being fair and impartial; the value of the shares issued by a company. | Inequity, Bias, Liability |
| 284 | Equivocal | Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. | Clear, Explicit, Certain |
| 285 | Eradicate | To destroy completely; put an end to. | Create, Establish, Foster |
| 286 | Erstwhile | Former. | Current, Present, Future |
| 287 | Esteem | Respect and admiration. | Disdain, Contempt, Scorn |
| 288 | Eternal | Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning. | Temporary, Ephemeral, Transient |
| 289 | Ethics | Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. | Corruption, Immorality, Dishonesty |
| 290 | Ethnic | Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition. | Universal, Global, Non-cultural |
| 291 | Evade | To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery. | Confront, Face, Encounter |
| 292 | Evaluate | To form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; to assess. | Neglect, Ignore, Guess |
| 293 | Evident | Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood. | Obscure, Hidden, Vague |
| 294 | Evoke | To bring or recall to the conscious mind. | Suppress, Quell, Repress |
| 295 | Exacerbate | To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. | Alleviate, Improve, Soothe |
| 296 | Exchequer | A royal or national treasury. | Liability, Debt (contextual) |
| 297 | Exemplify | To be a typical example of. | Obscure, Confuse, Misrepresent |
| 298 | Exempt | Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. | Liable, Subject, Responsible |
| 299 | Exhort | To strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. | Discourage, Deter, Dissuade |
| 300 | Exodus | A mass departure of people. | Arrival, Influx, Entry |