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Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative.
Narrow, Limited, Reserved

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1 Expansive Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative. Narrow, Limited, Reserved
2 Expedient Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral. Impractical, Disadvantageous, Unwise
3 Expeditious Done with speed and efficiency. Slow, Sluggish, Delayed
4 Expel To force (someone) to leave a place or organization. Admit, Welcome, Accept
5 Exploitative Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage. Fair, Generous, Supportive
6 Extortion The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. Donation, Gift, Offering
7 Exuberance The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. Lethargy, Apathy, Gloom
8 Fabricate To invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent. Destroy, Dismantle, Verify
9 Facilitation The action of facilitating something (making it easier). Hindrance, Obstruction, Blockage
10 Faction A small organized dissenting group within a larger one. Unity, Whole, Consensus
11 Fallacy A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. Truth, Fact, Reality
12 Falter To start to lose strength or momentum. Persist, Endure, Stabilize
13 Fanatical Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. Moderate, Indifferent, Apathetic
14 Fantastic Extraordinarily good or attractive; imaginative. Ordinary, Realistic, Terrible
15 Fathom To understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. Misunderstand, Confuse, Miss
16 Feasible Possible to do easily or conveniently. Impossible, Impractical, Unattainable
17 Federalism The federal principle or system of government. Unitary state, Centralism, Autocracy
18 Feeble Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Strong, Robust, Powerful
19 Ferocious Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. Gentle, Tame, Mild
20 Ferocity The state or quality of being ferocious. Gentleness, Mildness, Kindness
21 Fetter To restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles. Liberate, Free, Release
22 Feud A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. Agreement, Harmony, Peace
23 Fillip Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. Dampener, Curb, Deterrent
24 Flagrant (Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. Subtle, Hidden, Concealed
25 Flak Strong criticism. Praise, Approval, Compliment
26 Flamboyant (Of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. Modest, Plain, Restrained
27 Fledgling A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. Expert, Veteran, Mature
28 Fleeting Lasting for a very short time. Lasting, Permanent, Eternal
29 Flexible Capable of bending easily without breaking. Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible
30 Flimsy Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged. Sturdy, Strong, Durable
31 Fluctuate To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Stabilize, Remain, Persist
32 Flurry A small swirling mass of something; a sudden short period of commotion or excitement. Calm, Lull, Quiet
33 Foist To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. Request, Invite, Accept
34 Foreclose To take possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their payments; to rule out. Allow, Permit, Redeem
35 Formidable Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. Weak, Feeble, Insignificant
36 Forsake To abandon (someone or something). Keep, Retain, Support
37 Fragile (Of an object) easily broken or damaged. Strong, Tough, Durable
38 Frailty The condition of being weak and delicate. Strength, Robustness, Vigor
39 Frantic Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. Calm, Composed, Serene
40 Fraught (Of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable); causing anxiety. Empty, Calm, Devoid
41 Fray (Of a fabric, rope, or cord) unraveled or worn at the edge; a situation of intense activity. Mend, Peace, Agreement
42 Frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. Calm, Relaxed, Slow
43 Frenzied Wildly excited or uncontrolled. Calm, Controlled, Peaceful
44 Fret To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious. Relax, Ignore, Calm
45 Friction The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or animosity. Harmony, Agreement, Smoothness
46 Frivolous Not having any serious purpose or value. Serious, Important, Solemn
47 Frontier A line or border separating two countries. Center, Interior, Heartland
48 Frugality The quality of being economical with money or food. Extravagance, Wastefulness, Lavishness
49 Fungibility The ability of a good or asset to be interchanged with other individual goods or assets of the same type. Uniqueness, Specificity, Distinctiveness
50 Furore An outbreak of public anger or excitement. Calm, Peace, Silence
51 Garner To gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). Disperse, Scatter, Distribute
52 Genocide The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group. Preservation, Conservation, Saving
53 Germane Relevant to a subject under consideration. Irrelevant, Unrelated, Inappropriate
54 Gestation The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of a plan. Birth, Conclusion, Termination
55 Ghastly Causing great horror or fear. Pleasant, Delightful, Beautiful
56 Gilt Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint. Bare, Stripped, Plain
57 Glean To extract (information) from various sources. Disperse, Plant, Ignore
58 Gloom Partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency. Light, Happiness, Joy
59 Glut An excessively abundant supply of something. Scarcity, Shortage, Dearth
60 Goad To provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. Deter, Discourage, Soothe
61 Goodwill Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. Hostility, Malice, Ill will
62 Gorge A narrow valley between hills or mountains; to eat greedily. Plain; Starve, Abstain
63 Gorgeous Beautiful; very pleasant. Ugly, Plain, Hideous
64 Gracious Courteous, kind, and pleasant. Rude, Ungracious, Impolite
65 Grassroots The most basic level of an activity or organization. Establishment, Elite, Top-level
66 Grievance A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest. Commendation, Praise, Satisfaction
67 Grim Forbidding or uninviting. Cheerful, Pleasant, Amiable
68 Grisly Causing horror or disgust. Pleasant, Delightful, Attractive
69 Grist Useful material, especially to back up an argument; grain that is ground to make flour. Waste, Chaff, Refuse
70 Grudge A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. Goodwill, Forgiveness, Favor
71 Guile Sly or cunning intelligence. Honesty, Candor, Sincerity
72 Hamper To hinder or impede the movement or progress of. Aid, Facilitate, Help
73 Haphazard Lacking any obvious principle of organization. Systematic, Organized, Methodical
74 Hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate. Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed
75 Harass To subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Aid, Soothe, Comfort
76 Hashtag A word or phrase preceded by a hash sign ( ), used on social media to identify messages on a specific topic.
77 Haughty Arrogantly superior and disdainful. Humble, Modest, Meek
78 Hazard A danger or risk. Safety, Security, Protection
79 Headway Forward progress. Regression, Retreat, Stagnation
80 Heretic A person believing in or practicing religious heresy; a holder of unorthodox opinions. Believer, Conformist, Adherent
81 Hesitancy The quality or state of being hesitant. Certainty, Confidence, Decisiveness
82 Hideous Ugly or disgusting to look at. Beautiful, Attractive, Pleasing
83 Hierarchy A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority. Equality, Anarchy, Flat structure
84 Hobble To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain or injury; to restrict activity or development. Stride, Assist, Free
85 Hotspot A place of significant activity, danger, or violence. Backwater, Safe zone, Dead zone
86 Hurdle An obstacle or difficulty. Aid, Advantage, Opening
87 Hybrid A thing made by combining two different elements. Purebred, Thoroughbred, Homogeneous
88 Hyped-Up Extremely excited or stimulated; promoted excessively. Downplayed, Calm, Underrated
89 Hypocrisy The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. Sincerity, Honesty, Integrity
90 Idealize To represent as perfect or better than in reality. Vilify, Degrade, Devalue
91 Illicit Forbidden by law, rules, or custom. Legal, Lawful, Permitted
92 Immaculate Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws. Dirty, Filthy, Tarnished
93 Immense Extremely large or great. Tiny, Minute, Small
94 Immerse To dip or submerge in a liquid; to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity. Surface, Ignore, Exclude
95 Imminent About to happen. Distant, Remote, Unlikely
96 Immunity Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty. Susceptibility, Vulnerability, Liability
97 Impair To weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). Improve, Enhance, Strengthen
98 Impartial Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. Biased, Prejudiced, Partisan
99 Impasse A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. Breakthrough, Resolution, Agreement
100 Impediment A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. Aid, Assistance, Benefit
101 Impending Be about to happen. Distant, Past, Remote
102 Imperative Of vital importance; crucial. Optional, Unnecessary, Trivial
103 Imperious Arrogant and domineering. Humble, Submissive, Meek
104 Impious Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god. Pious, Devout, Reverent
105 Implant To insert or fix (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body; to establish (an idea) in the mind. Remove, Extract, Uproot
106 Implement To put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. Cancel, Revoke, Neglect
107 Implementation The process of putting a decision or plan into effect. Cancellation, Cessation, Nonperformance
108 Implication The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. Explicit statement, Proof, Exoneration
109 Import The meaning or significance of something; (also: to bring goods into a country). Insignificance, Triviality, Irrelevance
110 Impose To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. Remove, Lift, Request
111 Imprimatur An official license issued by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book; official approval. Disapproval, Veto, Ban
112 Impute To represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute. Exonerate, Defend, Absolve
113 In The Offing Likely to happen or appear soon. Distant, Unlikely, Past
114 Incarceration The state of being imprisoned. Freedom, Liberation, Release
115 Incarnation A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. Disembodiment, Abstraction, Spirit
116 Incentive A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. Deterrent, Discouragement, Hindrance
117 Incitement The action of provoking unlawful behavior or urging someone to behave unlawfully. Suppression, Discouragement, Prevention
118 Inclination A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. Aversion, Disinclination, Repulsion
119 Incompetent Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. Competent, Skilled, Capable
120 Incongruous Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. Harmonious, Compatible, Fitting
121 Incorporate To take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. Exclude, Separate, Divide
122 Incremental Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. Sudden, Radical, Abrupt
123 Incumbency The holding of an office or the period during which one is held. Candidacy, Vacancy, Retirement
124 Incumbent Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; (noun) the holder of an office. Optional, Voluntary; Challenger
125 Indefensible Not justifiable by argument. Defensible, Justifiable, Excusable
126 Indelible (Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. Erasable, Temporary, Ephemeral
127 Indigenous Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. Foreign, Alien, Exotic
128 Indiscriminate Done at random or without careful judgment. Selective, Discriminating, Targeted
129 Indulgent Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. Strict, Severe, Harsh
130 Inequity Lack of fairness or justice. Equity, Fairness, Justice
131 Inevitable Certain to happen; unavoidable. Avoidable, Uncertain, Preventable
132 Infantilise To treat (someone) as a child or in a way that denies their maturity. Mature, Empower, Respect
133 Inference A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Fact, Statement, Premise
134 Inferno A large fire that is dangerously out of control. Ice, Paradise, Heaven
135 Infiltrate To enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually. Withdraw, Exit, Retreat
136 Infirm Not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness. Strong, Healthy, Robust
137 Infringe To actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). Obey, Uphold, Observe
138 Infringement The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc. Observance, Compliance, Obedience
139 Ingenuous (Of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. Disingenuous, Artful, Cunning
140 Inglorious (Of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor. Glorious, Honorable, Reputable
141 Inherent Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. Extrinsic, Acquired, External
142 Innuendo An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. Direct statement, Fact, Evidence
143 Inoculate To treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. Infect, Expose, Endanger
144 Insensitive Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings. Sensitive, Compassionate, Empathetic
145 Insinuate To suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. Declare, State, Announce
146 Insinuation An unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad. Declaration, Fact, Truth
147 Insipid Lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest. Tasty, Flavorful, Interesting
148 Insolvent Unable to pay debts owed. Solvent, Wealthy, Rich
149 Instil To gradually establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. Extract, Remove, Eliminate
150 Insular Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience. Open-minded, Cosmopolitan, Broad
151 Insurrection A violent uprising against an authority or government. Peace, Submission, Compliance
152 Integrity The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole. Dishonesty, Corruption, Incompleteness
153 Interim The intervening time; provisional or temporary. Permanent, Final, Finished
154 Intervention The action or process of intervening. Non-intervention, Passivity, Ignoring
155 Intractable Hard to control or deal with. Manageable, Compliant, Easy
156 Intricate Very complicated or detailed. Simple, Plain, Straightforward
157 Intrigue To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to make secret plans. Bore, Repel, Be Open
158 Intrinsic Belonging naturally; essential. Extrinsic, Acquired, External
159 Invasive Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully; intruding on a person's privacy. Defensive, Contained, Harmless
160 Invective Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. Praise, Compliment, Adulation
161 Invincible Too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Vulnerable, Weak, Defeatable
162 Invoke To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument. Ignore, Waive, Repress
163 Irrepressible Not able to be controlled or restrained. Despondent, Depressed, Restrained
164 Iteration The repetition of a process or utterance. Original, One-off, Singularity
165 Jaded Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. Enthusiastic, Fresh, Energetic
166 Jarring Causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration; incongruous in a striking or shocking way. Soothing, Harmonious, Pleasant
167 Jejune Naive, simplistic, and superficial. Mature, Sophisticated, Interesting
168 Jeopardize To put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. Protect, Safeguard, Secure
169 Jovial Cheerful and friendly. Miserable, Gloomy, Morose
170 Jubilant Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. Despondent, Sorrowful, Depressed
171 Judicious Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. Foolish, Rash, Imprudent
172 Junta A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. Democracy, Republic, Elected government
173 Just Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. Unfair, Unjust, Biased
174 Justify To show or prove to be right or reasonable. Condemn, Invalidate, Disapprove
175 Juvenile For or relating to young people; immature. Adult, Mature, Senior
176 Keen Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; (of a sense) highly developed. Apathetic, Dull, Blunt
177 Kindred Similar in kind; related. Unrelated, Dissimilar, Alien
178 Knave A dishonest or unscrupulous man. Hero, Gentleman, Saint
179 Knell The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. Silence, Whisper (Contextual)
180 Knotty Extremely difficult or intricate. Simple, Straightforward, Easy
181 Lag To fall behind in movement, progress, or development. Lead, Hurry, Advance
182 Laggard A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others. Leader, Achiever, Go-getter
183 Lapse A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; an interval or passage of time. Progress, Continuity, Accuracy
184 Laudable (Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. Shameful, Blameworthy, Despicable
185 Lavish Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; given in great amounts. Meager, Frugal, Scanty
186 Lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. Strict, Careful, Rigid
187 League A collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for mutual protection or cooperation. Division, Separation, Individual
188 Ledger A book or other collection of financial accounts. (N/A - Object)
189 Legal Tender Coins or banknotes that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt. Barter, Counterfeit, Credit
190 Legislator A person who makes laws. Citizen, Subject, Follower
191 Lenient (Of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. Strict, Harsh, Severe
192 Leverage To use (something) to maximum advantage; the power to influence. Weakness, Disadvantage, Impotence
193 Liability The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt. Asset, Advantage, Immunity
194 Liable Responsible by law; likely to do or to be something. Exempt, Immune, Unlikely
195 Liberal Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values; generous. Conservative, Stingy, Narrow-minded
196 Licensure The granting or holding of a license. Prohibition, Ban, Refusal
197 Linger To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave. Leave, Hurry, Depart
198 Linguistic Relating to language or linguistics. Nonverbal, Numerical, Pictorial
199 Listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. Energetic, Spirited, Active
200 Lobby To seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue. Ignore, Abstain, Dissuade
201 Logistics The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies. Chaos, Disarray, Disorder
202 Loom To appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening; (of an event) seem about to happen. Recede, Fade, Disappear
203 Loopholes Ambiguities or inadequacies in the law or a set of rules. Requirement, Tightness, Barrier
204 Lopsided With one side lower or smaller than the other. Balanced, Symmetrical, Even
205 Lucid Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Confusing, Ambiguous, Unclear
206 Lukewarm (Of liquid or food) only moderately warm; showing little enthusiasm. Hot, Passionate, Eager
207 Lunacy The state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use). Sanity, Wisdom, Prudence
208 Lure To tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere. Repel, Deter, Warn
209 Luscious (Of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste. Dry, Bland, Unappetizing
210 Luxuriant (Of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush. Barren, Sparse, Meager
211 Machinations Plots or schemes. Frankness, Honesty, Openness
212 Macroeconomic Relating to the economy as a whole. Microeconomic
213 Mandarin A powerful official or senior bureaucrat. Subordinate, Plebeian, Commoner
214 Mandate An official order or commission to do something. Suggestion, Request, Prohibition
215 Mandatory Required by law or rules; compulsory. Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary
216 Manifesto A public declaration of policy and aims. Secret, Concealment, Retraction
217 Manna Unexpected help or comfort (originally food miraculously supplied to Israelites). Curse, Burden, Affliction
218 Maximalist A person who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise. Minimalist, Moderate, Compromiser
219 Meddle To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. Ignore, Refrain, Abstain
220 Mercurial (Of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. Stable, Constant, Steady
221 Metadata A set of data that describes and gives information about other data. Raw data (Contextual)
222 Mete To dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment. Withhold, Keep, Retain
223 Milieu A person's social environment. Isolation, Void, Nowhere
224 Minute Extremely small. Huge, Gigantic, Enormous
225 Miraculous Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or manifesting such power. Ordinary, Natural, Mundane
226 Misdemeanour (Misdemeanor) A minor wrongdoing. Felony, Virtue, Obedience
227 Misogyny Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. Philogyny, Feminism, Egalitarianism
228 Mitigate To make less severe, serious, or painful. Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen
229 Modality A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed. Chaos, Disorder (Contextual)
230 Modest Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. Boastful, Arrogant, Showy
231 Molest To pester or harass (someone), typically in an aggressive or persistent manner; assault. Protect, Comfort, Soothe
232 Mollify To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). Enrage, Provoke, Agitate
233 Momentous (Of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance. Trivial, Insignificant, Minor
234 Momentum The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus gained by a moving object. Inertia, Stagnation, Halt
235 Monger A person who deals or trades in a specified commodity (often used in combination, e.g., fear-monger). Customer, Buyer, Consumer
236 Moniker A name. (N/A)
237 Monotonous Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. Exciting, Varied, Interesting
238 Moot Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty; having little or no practical relevance. Certain, Relevant, Decided
239 Moratorium A temporary prohibition of an activity. Continuation, Resumption, Permission
240 Moribund (Of a person) at the point of death; (of a thing) in terminal decline. Thriving, Flourishing, Alive
241 Mortality The state of being subject to death. Immortality, Eternity, Life
242 Multilateral Agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties, especially the governments of different countries. Unilateral, Bilateral, Single
243 Munificent (Of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary. Stingy, Miserly, Mean
244 Murky Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist. Clear, Bright, Transparent
245 Mutation The action or process of mutating. Stagnation, Constancy, Sameness
246 Mutinous (Of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. Obedient, Loyal, Compliant
247 Mutual (Of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others. One-sided, Unilateral, Distinct
248 Mystifying Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone). Clarifying, Explaining, Enlightening
249 Navigate To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport. Drift, Get lost, Wander
250 Negligent Failing to take proper care in doing something. Careful, Attentive, Diligent
251 Negotiate To obtain or bring about by discussion. Dictate, Force, Impose
252 Nepotism The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Fairness, Impartiality, Meritocracy
253 Niche A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment; a specialized segment of the market. Mainstream, General, Commonality
254 Niggardly Not generous; stingy. Generous, Lavish, Bountiful
255 Nimble Quick and light in movement or action; agile. Clumsy, Stiff, Sluggish
256 Nonchalant (Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. Anxious, Concerned, Enthusiastic
257 Notorious Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Respectable, Unknown, Anonymous
258 Notwithstanding In spite of. Consequently, Because of, Due to
259 Novice A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation. Expert, Veteran, Master
260 Noxious Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Wholesome, Harmless, Beneficial
261 Nullify Make legally null and void; invalidate. Ratify, Validate, Confirm
262 Numerous Great in number; many. Few, Scant, Scarce
263 Obscenity The state or quality of being obscene; extremely offensive behavior or language. Decency, Purity, Modesty
264 Obstruct Block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. Assist, Clear, Facilitate
265 Obvious Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Obscure, Ambiguous, Hidden
266 Occult Supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena. Natural, Scientific, Mundane
267 Odious Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. Delightful, Pleasant, Attractive
268 Offensive Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry. Complimentary, Polite, Pleasant
269 Offset Counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect. Amplify, Intensify, Disproportion
270 Offspring A person's child or children. Ancestors, Parents, Forebears
271 Ominous Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Auspicious, Promising, Encouraging
272 Onus Used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility. Advantage, Benefit, Exemption
273 Opacity The condition of lacking transparency or translucence; old-fashioned obscurity of meaning. Transparency, Clarity, Clearness
274 Opaque Not able to be seen through; not transparent. Transparent, Clear, See-through
275 Opprobrium Harsh criticism or censure. Praise, Honor, Esteem
276 Optimise (Optimize) Make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource). Worsen, Neglect, Devalue
277 Oracular Relating to an oracle; hard to interpret; enigmatic. Unambiguous, Clear, Plain
278 Orchestrate Plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect. Disorganize, Ignore, Disrupt
279 Ordain Order or decree (something) officially; confer holy orders on. Revoke, Repeal, Cancel
280 Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority; an authoritative order. Request, Suggestion, Lawlessness
281 Ornamental Serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. Functional, Plain, Utilitarian
282 Ostensible Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Real, Genuine, Actual
283 Ostensibly Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually. Truly, Actually, Genuinely
284 Oust Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. Install, Admit, Welcome
285 Outbreak The sudden or violent start of something unwelcome, such as war, disease, etc. Conclusion, End, Suppression
286 Outrage An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation. Delight, Pleasure, Satisfaction
287 Outweigh Be heavier, greater, or more significant than. Lose to, Fail, Succumb
288 Overrule Reject or disallow by exercising superior authority. Sustain, Approve, Uphold
289 Oversight An unintentional failure to notice or do something; the action of overseeing something. Attention, Scrutiny; Negligence
290 Overwhelm Bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone). Underwhelm, Encourage, Support
291 Pamper Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. Mistreat, Neglect, Deny
292 Pander Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit). Refuse, Deny, Dissuade
293 Paramount More important than anything else; supreme. Insignificant, Trivial, Minor
294 Paranoia A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution; unjustified suspicion. Trust, Confidence, Sanity
295 Partisan A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause. Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased
296 Patchy Existing or happening in small, isolated areas; not consistent. Uniform, Consistent, Complete
297 Pathogen A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. Probiotic, Antibody, Cure (Contextual)
298 Patron A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. Detractor, Enemy, Opponent
299 Paucity The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts. Abundance, Plenty, Surplus
300 Peerless Unequaled; unrivaled. Mediocre, Common, Inferior