SSC CGL Synonyms : SSC CGL Synonyms 02 - Flashcards
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Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative.
Extensive, Broad, Talkative
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| # | Question | Answer | Related Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expansive | Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative. | Extensive, Broad, Talkative |
| 2 | Expedient | Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral. | Convenient, Practical, Advantageous |
| 3 | Expeditious | Done with speed and efficiency. | Speedy, Swift, Efficient |
| 4 | Expel | To force (someone) to leave a place or organization. | Eject, Banish, Oust |
| 5 | Exploitative | Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage. | Manipulative, Predatory, Abusive |
| 6 | Extortion | The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. | Blackmail, Coercion, Shakedown |
| 7 | Exuberance | The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. | Ebullience, Energy, Enthusiasm |
| 8 | Fabricate | To invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent. | Invent, Forge, Make up |
| 9 | Facilitation | The action of facilitating something (making it easier). | Assistance, Aid, Promotion |
| 10 | Faction | A small organized dissenting group within a larger one. | Clique, Group, Sect |
| 11 | Fallacy | A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. | Misconception, Delusion, Error |
| 12 | Falter | To start to lose strength or momentum. | Hesitate, Stumble, Waver |
| 13 | Fanatical | Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. | Zealous, Extremist, Obsessive |
| 14 | Fantastic | Extraordinarily good or attractive; imaginative. | Wonderful, Imaginative, Bizarre |
| 15 | Fathom | To understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. | Understand, Comprehend, Grasp |
| 16 | Feasible | Possible to do easily or conveniently. | Possible, Practicable, Viable |
| 17 | Federalism | The federal principle or system of government. | Unionism, Confederation, Federal system |
| 18 | Feeble | Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. | Weak, Frail, Infirm |
| 19 | Ferocious | Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. | Fierce, Savage, Wild |
| 20 | Ferocity | The state or quality of being ferocious. | Savagery, Brutality, Fierceness |
| 21 | Fetter | To restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles. | Restrain, Shackle, Bind |
| 22 | Feud | A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. | Conflict, Quarrel, Vendetta |
| 23 | Fillip | Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. | Boost, Stimulus, Incentive |
| 24 | Flagrant | (Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. | Blatant, Glaring, Obvious |
| 25 | Flak | Strong criticism. | Criticism, Censure, Hostility |
| 26 | Flamboyant | (Of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. | Ostentatious, Showy, Colorful |
| 27 | Fledgling | A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. | Novice, Beginner, Emerging |
| 28 | Fleeting | Lasting for a very short time. | Brief, Transient, Ephemeral |
| 29 | Flexible | Capable of bending easily without breaking. | Pliable, Adaptable, Elastic |
| 30 | Flimsy | Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged. | Fragile, Weak, Thin |
| 31 | Fluctuate | To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. | Vary, Oscillate, Shift |
| 32 | Flurry | A small swirling mass of something; a sudden short period of commotion or excitement. | Burst, Spurt, Commotion |
| 33 | Foist | To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. | Impose, Force, Thrust |
| 34 | Foreclose | To take possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their payments; to rule out. | Repossess, Preclude, Prevent |
| 35 | Formidable | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. | Intimidating, Impressive, Daunting |
| 36 | Forsake | To abandon (someone or something). | Abandon, Desert, Leave |
| 37 | Fragile | (Of an object) easily broken or damaged. | Breakable, Delicate, Frail |
| 38 | Frailty | The condition of being weak and delicate. | Weakness, Infirmity, Defect |
| 39 | Frantic | Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. | Panic-stricken, Frenzied, Hectic |
| 40 | Fraught | (Of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable); causing anxiety. | Filled, Charged, Anxious |
| 41 | Fray | (Of a fabric, rope, or cord) unraveled or worn at the edge; a situation of intense activity. | Unravel, Conflict, Skirmish |
| 42 | Frenetic | Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. | Hectic, Hyperactive, Frenzied |
| 43 | Frenzied | Wildly excited or uncontrolled. | Frantic, Wild, Hysterical |
| 44 | Fret | To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious. | Worry, Agonize, Stress |
| 45 | Friction | The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or animosity. | Conflict, Discord, Rubbing |
| 46 | Frivolous | Not having any serious purpose or value. | Trivial, Silly, Superficial |
| 47 | Frontier | A line or border separating two countries. | Border, Boundary, Edge |
| 48 | Frugality | The quality of being economical with money or food. | Thrift, Economy, Saving |
| 49 | Fungibility | The ability of a good or asset to be interchanged with other individual goods or assets of the same type. | Interchangeability, Exchangeability, Replaceability |
| 50 | Furore | An outbreak of public anger or excitement. | Uproar, Outcry, Commotion |
| 51 | Garner | To gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). | Gather, Collect, Accumulate |
| 52 | Genocide | The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group. | Massacre, Slaughter, Extermination |
| 53 | Germane | Relevant to a subject under consideration. | Relevant, Pertinent, Applicable |
| 54 | Gestation | The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of a plan. | Pregnancy, Development, Incubation |
| 55 | Ghastly | Causing great horror or fear. | Horrible, Frightful, Pale |
| 56 | Gilt | Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint. | Gilded, Gold-plated, Adorned |
| 57 | Glean | To extract (information) from various sources. | Gather, Harvest, Obtain |
| 58 | Gloom | Partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency. | Darkness, Despair, Melancholy |
| 59 | Glut | An excessively abundant supply of something. | Surplus, Excess, Oversupply |
| 60 | Goad | To provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. | Provoke, Spur, Prod |
| 61 | Goodwill | Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. | Benevolence, Friendliness, Favor |
| 62 | Gorge | A narrow valley between hills or mountains; to eat greedily. | Canyon, Ravine; Devour, Overeat |
| 63 | Gorgeous | Beautiful; very pleasant. | Beautiful, Stunning, Magnificent |
| 64 | Gracious | Courteous, kind, and pleasant. | Courteous, Kind, Polite |
| 65 | Grassroots | The most basic level of an activity or organization. | Fundamental, Basic, Popular |
| 66 | Grievance | A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest. | Complaint, Injustice, Grudge |
| 67 | Grim | Forbidding or uninviting. | Stern, Gloomy, Bleak |
| 68 | Grisly | Causing horror or disgust. | Gruesome, Ghastly, Horrifying |
| 69 | Grist | Useful material, especially to back up an argument; grain that is ground to make flour. | Material, Fodder, Resources |
| 70 | Grudge | A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. | Resentment, Grievance, Bitterness |
| 71 | Guile | Sly or cunning intelligence. | Cunning, Deceit, Artifice |
| 72 | Hamper | To hinder or impede the movement or progress of. | Hinder, Obstruct, Impede |
| 73 | Haphazard | Lacking any obvious principle of organization. | Random, Disorganized, Chaotic |
| 74 | Hapless | (Especially of a person) unfortunate. | Unlucky, Unfortunate, Cursed |
| 75 | Harass | To subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. | Pester, Badger, Torment |
| 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. | Arrogant, Proud, Snobbish |
| 78 | Hazard | A danger or risk. | Danger, Peril, Risk |
| 79 | Headway | Forward progress. | Progress, Advance, Stride |
| 80 | Heretic | A person believing in or practicing religious heresy; a holder of unorthodox opinions. | Dissenter, Nonconformist, Apostate |
| 81 | Hesitancy | The quality or state of being hesitant. | Reluctance, Uncertainty, Doubt |
| 82 | Hideous | Ugly or disgusting to look at. | Ugly, Repulsive, Grotesque |
| 83 | Hierarchy | A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority. | Ranking, Pecking order, Grading |
| 84 | Hobble | To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain or injury; to restrict activity or development. | Limp, Restrict, Hamper |
| 85 | Hotspot | A place of significant activity, danger, or violence. | Flashpoint, Center, Hub |
| 86 | Hurdle | An obstacle or difficulty. | Obstacle, Barrier, Challenge |
| 87 | Hybrid | A thing made by combining two different elements. | Mixture, Cross, Composite |
| 88 | Hyped-Up | Extremely excited or stimulated; promoted excessively. | Exaggerated, Overblown, Agitated |
| 89 | Hypocrisy | The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. | Insincerity, Deceit, Duplicity |
| 90 | Idealize | To represent as perfect or better than in reality. | Romanticize, Glorify, Deify |
| 91 | Illicit | Forbidden by law, rules, or custom. | Illegal, Unlawful, Banned |
| 92 | Immaculate | Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws. | Spotless, Pristine, Flawless |
| 93 | Immense | Extremely large or great. | Huge, Vast, Enormous |
| 94 | Immerse | To dip or submerge in a liquid; to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity. | Submerge, Engross, Absorb |
| 95 | Imminent | About to happen. | Impending, Approaching, Looming |
| 96 | Immunity | Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty. | Exemption, Resistance, Protection |
| 97 | Impair | To weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). | Damage, Weaken, Diminish |
| 98 | Impartial | Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. | Unbiased, Neutral, Fair |
| 99 | Impasse | A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. | Deadlock, Stalemate, Standoff |
| 100 | Impediment | A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. | Obstacle, Barrier, Hindrance |
| 101 | Impending | Be about to happen. | Imminent, Looming, Approaching |
| 102 | Imperative | Of vital importance; crucial. | Vital, Crucial, Essential |
| 103 | Imperious | Arrogant and domineering. | Domineering, Bossy, Overbearing |
| 104 | Impious | Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god. | Godless, Ungodly, Irreverent |
| 105 | Implant | To insert or fix (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body; to establish (an idea) in the mind. | Insert, Embed, Instil |
| 106 | Implement | To put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. | Execute, Apply, Enact |
| 107 | Implementation | The process of putting a decision or plan into effect. | Execution, Application, Performance |
| 108 | Implication | The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. | Suggestion, Inference, Association |
| 109 | Import | The meaning or significance of something; (also: to bring goods into a country). | Significance, Importance, Consequence |
| 110 | Impose | To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. | Inflict, Force, Foist |
| 111 | Imprimatur | An official license issued by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book; official approval. | Approval, Authorization, Sanction |
| 112 | Impute | To represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute. | Attribute, Ascribe, Assign |
| 113 | In The Offing | Likely to happen or appear soon. | Imminent, Upcoming, Brewing |
| 114 | Incarceration | The state of being imprisoned. | Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention |
| 115 | Incarnation | A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. | Embodiment, Personification, Manifestation |
| 116 | Incentive | A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. | Motivation, Inducement, Stimulus |
| 117 | Incitement | The action of provoking unlawful behavior or urging someone to behave unlawfully. | Provocation, Instigation, Agitation |
| 118 | Inclination | A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. | Tendency, Propensity, Leaning |
| 119 | Incompetent | Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. | Inept, Unskilled, Incapable |
| 120 | Incongruous | Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. | Out of place, Clashing, Inappropriate |
| 121 | Incorporate | To take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. | Include, Integrate, Absorb |
| 122 | Incremental | Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. | Gradual, Step-by-step, Progressive |
| 123 | Incumbency | The holding of an office or the period during which one is held. | Tenure, Term, Occupancy |
| 124 | Incumbent | Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; (noun) the holder of an office. | Mandatory, Binding; Officeholder |
| 125 | Indefensible | Not justifiable by argument. | Unjustifiable, Inexcusable, Unforgivable |
| 126 | Indelible | (Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. | Permanent, Lasting, Enduring |
| 127 | Indigenous | Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. | Native, Aboriginal, Local |
| 128 | Indiscriminate | Done at random or without careful judgment. | Random, Haphazard, Unselective |
| 129 | Indulgent | Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. | Lenient, Permissive, Tolerant |
| 130 | Inequity | Lack of fairness or justice. | Unfairness, Injustice, Bias |
| 131 | Inevitable | Certain to happen; unavoidable. | Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain |
| 132 | Infantilise | To treat (someone) as a child or in a way that denies their maturity. | Baby, Pamper, Patronize |
| 133 | Inference | A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. | Deduction, Conclusion, Assumption |
| 134 | Inferno | A large fire that is dangerously out of control. | Blaze, Conflagration, Fire |
| 135 | Infiltrate | To enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually. | Penetrate, Invade, Intrude |
| 136 | Infirm | Not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness. | Frail, Weak, Feeble |
| 137 | Infringe | To actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). | Violate, Breach, Transgress |
| 138 | Infringement | The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc. | Violation, Breach, Transgression |
| 139 | Ingenuous | (Of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. | Naive, Innocent, Trusting |
| 140 | Inglorious | (Of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor. | Shameful, Disgraceful, Ignominious |
| 141 | Inherent | Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. | Intrinsic, Innate, Built-in |
| 142 | Innuendo | An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. | Insinuation, Hint, Suggestion |
| 143 | Inoculate | To treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. | Immunize, Vaccinate, Protect |
| 144 | Insensitive | Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings. | Heartless, Unfeeling, Callous |
| 145 | Insinuate | To suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. | Imply, Hint, Suggest |
| 146 | Insinuation | An unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad. | Suggestion, Hint, Innuendo |
| 147 | Insipid | Lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest. | Tasteless, Bland, Boring |
| 148 | Insolvent | Unable to pay debts owed. | Bankrupt, Penniless, Ruined |
| 149 | Instil | To gradually establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. | Inculcate, Implant, Infuse |
| 150 | Insular | Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience. | Narrow-minded, Parochial, Isolated |
| 151 | Insurrection | A violent uprising against an authority or government. | Rebellion, Uprising, Revolt |
| 152 | Integrity | The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole. | Honesty, Probity, Wholeness |
| 153 | Interim | The intervening time; provisional or temporary. | Provisional, Temporary, Stopgap |
| 154 | Intervention | The action or process of intervening. | Involvement, Intercession, Mediation |
| 155 | Intractable | Hard to control or deal with. | Unmanageable, Stubborn, Obstinate |
| 156 | Intricate | Very complicated or detailed. | Complex, Complicated, Elaborate |
| 157 | Intrigue | To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to make secret plans. | Fascinate, Plot, Conspire |
| 158 | Intrinsic | Belonging naturally; essential. | Inherent, Innate, Essential |
| 159 | Invasive | Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully; intruding on a person's privacy. | Intrusive, Pervasive, Encroaching |
| 160 | Invective | Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. | Abuse, Vitriol, Diatribe |
| 161 | Invincible | Too powerful to be defeated or overcome. | Unbeatable, Indomitable, Unconquerable |
| 162 | Invoke | To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument. | Cite, Appeal to, Summon |
| 163 | Irrepressible | Not able to be controlled or restrained. | Uncontrollable, Unstoppable, Boisterous |
| 164 | Iteration | The repetition of a process or utterance. | Repetition, Cycle, Version |
| 165 | Jaded | Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. | Sated, Weary, Cynical |
| 166 | Jarring | Causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration; incongruous in a striking or shocking way. | Jolting, Grating, Clashing |
| 167 | Jejune | Naive, simplistic, and superficial. | Naive, Childish, Boring |
| 168 | Jeopardize | To put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. | Endanger, Threaten, Risk |
| 169 | Jovial | Cheerful and friendly. | Cheerful, Jolly, Convivial |
| 170 | Jubilant | Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. | Overjoyed, Ecstatic, Triumphant |
| 171 | Judicious | Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. | Wise, Prudent, Sensible |
| 172 | Junta | A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. | Faction, Cabal, Council |
| 173 | Just | Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. | Fair, Equitable, Righteous |
| 174 | Justify | To show or prove to be right or reasonable. | Defend, Validate, Substantiate |
| 175 | Juvenile | For or relating to young people; immature. | Young, Adolescent, Childish |
| 176 | Keen | Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; (of a sense) highly developed. | Eager, Sharp, Astute |
| 177 | Kindred | Similar in kind; related. | Related, Similar, Allied |
| 178 | Knave | A dishonest or unscrupulous man. | Rogue, Scoundrel, Rascal |
| 179 | Knell | The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. | Toll, Peal, Ringing |
| 180 | Knotty | Extremely difficult or intricate. | Complex, Complicated, Intricate |
| 181 | Lag | To fall behind in movement, progress, or development. | Trail, Linger, Delay |
| 182 | Laggard | A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others. | Straggler, Slacker, Loafer |
| 183 | Lapse | A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; an interval or passage of time. | Failure, Error, Interval |
| 184 | Laudable | (Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. | Praiseworthy, Commendable, Admirable |
| 185 | Lavish | Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; given in great amounts. | Luxurious, Extravagant, Opulent |
| 186 | Lax | Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. | Slack, Lenient, Negligent |
| 187 | League | A collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for mutual protection or cooperation. | Alliance, Association, Coalition |
| 188 | Ledger | A book or other collection of financial accounts. | Account book, Record, Register |
| 189 | Legal Tender | Coins or banknotes that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt. | Currency, Cash, Money |
| 190 | Legislator | A person who makes laws. | Lawmaker, Parliamentarian, Senator |
| 191 | Lenient | (Of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. | Forgiving, Tolerant, Soft |
| 192 | Leverage | To use (something) to maximum advantage; the power to influence. | Advantage, Influence, Clout |
| 193 | Liability | The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt. | Responsibility, Debt, Burden |
| 194 | Liable | Responsible by law; likely to do or to be something. | Responsible, Accountable, Prone |
| 195 | Liberal | Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values; generous. | Progressive, Generous, Broad-minded |
| 196 | Licensure | The granting or holding of a license. | Certification, Accreditation, Authorization |
| 197 | Linger | To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave. | Stay, Remain, Loiter |
| 198 | Linguistic | Relating to language or linguistics. | Verbal, Rhetorical, Grammatical |
| 199 | Listless | (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. | Lethargic, Enervated, Spiritless |
| 200 | Lobby | To seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue. | Influence, Petition, Urge |
| 201 | Logistics | The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies. | Organization, Planning, Management |
| 202 | Loom | To appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening; (of an event) seem about to happen. | Emerge, Impend, Hover |
| 203 | Loopholes | Ambiguities or inadequacies in the law or a set of rules. | Flaw, Escape clause, Gap |
| 204 | Lopsided | With one side lower or smaller than the other. | Uneven, Asymmetrical, Unbalanced |
| 205 | Lucid | Expressed clearly; easy to understand. | Clear, Intelligible, Articulate |
| 206 | Lukewarm | (Of liquid or food) only moderately warm; showing little enthusiasm. | Tepid, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic |
| 207 | Lunacy | The state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use). | Madness, Insanity, Folly |
| 208 | Lure | To tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere. | Tempt, Entice, Attract |
| 209 | Luscious | (Of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste. | Delicious, Succulent, Juicy |
| 210 | Luxuriant | (Of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush. | Lush, Abundant, Profuse |
| 211 | Machinations | Plots or schemes. | Schemes, Plots, Conspiracies |
| 212 | Macroeconomic | Relating to the economy as a whole. | Aggregate economic, Large-scale economic |
| 213 | Mandarin | A powerful official or senior bureaucrat. | Bureaucrat, Official, Functionary |
| 214 | Mandate | An official order or commission to do something. | Authority, Order, Command |
| 215 | Mandatory | Required by law or rules; compulsory. | Compulsory, Obligatory, Required |
| 216 | Manifesto | A public declaration of policy and aims. | Declaration, Statement, Platform |
| 217 | Manna | Unexpected help or comfort (originally food miraculously supplied to Israelites). | Windfall, Blessing, Godsend |
| 218 | Maximalist | A person who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise. | Extremist, Radical, Uncompromising |
| 219 | Meddle | To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. | Interfere, Intrude, Tamper |
| 220 | Mercurial | (Of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. | Volatile, Capricious, Fickle |
| 221 | Metadata | A set of data that describes and gives information about other data. | Data descriptor, Tag, Info |
| 222 | Mete | To dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment. | Dispense, Allot, Distribute |
| 223 | Milieu | A person's social environment. | Environment, Setting, Context |
| 224 | Minute | Extremely small. | Tiny, Microscopic, Infinitesimal |
| 225 | Miraculous | Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or manifesting such power. | Supernatural, Incredible, Amazing |
| 226 | Misdemeanour (Misdemeanor) | A minor wrongdoing. | Offense, Transgression, Peccadillo |
| 227 | Misogyny | Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. | Sexism, Chauvinism, Anti-feminism |
| 228 | Mitigate | To make less severe, serious, or painful. | Alleviate, Reduce, Diminish |
| 229 | Modality | A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed. | Method, Mode, Form |
| 230 | Modest | Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. | Humble, Shy, Moderate |
| 231 | Molest | To pester or harass (someone), typically in an aggressive or persistent manner; assault. | Harass, Abuse, Assault |
| 232 | Mollify | To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). | Appease, Placate, Soothe |
| 233 | Momentous | (Of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance. | Significant, Important, Historic |
| 234 | Momentum | The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus gained by a moving object. | Impetus, Drive, Energy |
| 235 | Monger | A person who deals or trades in a specified commodity (often used in combination, e.g., fear-monger). | Dealer, Trader, Peddler |
| 236 | Moniker | A name. | Name, Nickname, Title |
| 237 | Monotonous | Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. | Dull, Boring, Tedious |
| 238 | Moot | Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty; having little or no practical relevance. | Debatable, Irrelevant, Academic |
| 239 | Moratorium | A temporary prohibition of an activity. | Suspension, Ban, Freeze |
| 240 | Moribund | (Of a person) at the point of death; (of a thing) in terminal decline. | Dying, Stagnant, Declining |
| 241 | Mortality | The state of being subject to death. | Impermanence, Death, Humanity |
| 242 | Multilateral | Agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties, especially the governments of different countries. | Many-sided, International, Collective |
| 243 | Munificent | (Of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary. | Generous, Bountiful, Magnanimous |
| 244 | Murky | Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist. | Dark, Gloomy, Obscure |
| 245 | Mutation | The action or process of mutating. | Alteration, Change, Variation |
| 246 | Mutinous | (Of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. | Rebellious, Insubordinate, Defiant |
| 247 | Mutual | (Of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others. | Reciprocal, Shared, Joint |
| 248 | Mystifying | Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone). | Baffling, Puzzling, Confusing |
| 249 | Navigate | To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport. | Steer, Guide, Direct |
| 250 | Negligent | Failing to take proper care in doing something. | Careless, Remiss, Lax |
| 251 | Negotiate | To obtain or bring about by discussion. | Bargain, Discuss, Arrange |
| 252 | Nepotism | The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. | Favoritism, Bias, Cronyism |
| 253 | Niche | A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment; a specialized segment of the market. | Specialty, Slot, Calling |
| 254 | Niggardly | Not generous; stingy. | Miserly, Stingy, Parsimonious |
| 255 | Nimble | Quick and light in movement or action; agile. | Agile, Sprightly, Quick |
| 256 | Nonchalant | (Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. | Calm, Indifferent, Unconcerned |
| 257 | Notorious | Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. | Infamous, Scandalous, Disreputable |
| 258 | Notwithstanding | In spite of. | Despite, Regardless, Although |
| 259 | Novice | A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation. | Beginner, Learner, Neophyte |
| 260 | Noxious | Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. | Toxic, Poisonous, Harmful |
| 261 | Nullify | Make legally null and void; invalidate. | Annul, Void, Cancel |
| 262 | Numerous | Great in number; many. | Many, Abundant, Plentiful |
| 263 | Obscenity | The state or quality of being obscene; extremely offensive behavior or language. | Indecency, Vulgarity, Smut |
| 264 | Obstruct | Block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. | Block, Hinder, Impede |
| 265 | Obvious | Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. | Clear, Evident, Apparent |
| 266 | Occult | Supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena. | Supernatural, Paranormal, Mystical |
| 267 | Odious | Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. | Revolting, Repulsive, Hateful |
| 268 | Offensive | Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry. | Insulting, Rude, Abusive |
| 269 | Offset | Counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect. | Counterbalance, Compensate, Neutralize |
| 270 | Offspring | A person's child or children. | Children, Progeny, Descendants |
| 271 | Ominous | Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. | Threatening, Menacing, Sinister |
| 272 | Onus | Used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility. | Burden, Responsibility, Obligation |
| 273 | Opacity | The condition of lacking transparency or translucence; old-fashioned obscurity of meaning. | Cloudiness, Obscurity, Denseness |
| 274 | Opaque | Not able to be seen through; not transparent. | Cloudy, Blurred, Muddy |
| 275 | Opprobrium | Harsh criticism or censure. | Disgrace, Shame, Infamy |
| 276 | Optimise (Optimize) | Make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource). | Improve, Enhance, Perfect |
| 277 | Oracular | Relating to an oracle; hard to interpret; enigmatic. | Prophetic, Cryptic, Enigmatic |
| 278 | Orchestrate | Plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect. | Organize, Coordinate, Arrange |
| 279 | Ordain | Order or decree (something) officially; confer holy orders on. | Decree, Order, Appoint |
| 280 | Ordinance | A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority; an authoritative order. | Decree, Law, Edict |
| 281 | Ornamental | Serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. | Decorative, Aesthetic, Fancy |
| 282 | Ostensible | Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. | Apparent, Seeming, Superficial |
| 283 | Ostensibly | Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually. | Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly |
| 284 | Oust | Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. | Expel, Eject, Depose |
| 285 | Outbreak | The sudden or violent start of something unwelcome, such as war, disease, etc. | Eruption, Epidemic, Surge |
| 286 | Outrage | An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation. | Fury, Anger, Indignation |
| 287 | Outweigh | Be heavier, greater, or more significant than. | Override, Supersede, Eclipse |
| 288 | Overrule | Reject or disallow by exercising superior authority. | Override, Veto, Overturn |
| 289 | Oversight | An unintentional failure to notice or do something; the action of overseeing something. | Mistake, Neglect; Supervision |
| 290 | Overwhelm | Bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone). | Inundate, Overpower, Engulf |
| 291 | Pamper | Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. | Spoil, Indulge, Coddle |
| 292 | Pander | Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit). | Indulge, Gratify, Cater to |
| 293 | Paramount | More important than anything else; supreme. | Supreme, Chief, Principal |
| 294 | Paranoia | A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution; unjustified suspicion. | Suspicion, Distrust, Delusion |
| 295 | Partisan | A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause. | Biased, Prejudiced, One-sided |
| 296 | Patchy | Existing or happening in small, isolated areas; not consistent. | Uneven, Irregular, Spotty |
| 297 | Pathogen | A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. | Germ, Virus, Microbe |
| 298 | Patron | A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. | Sponsor, Backer, Benefactor |
| 299 | Paucity | The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts. | Scarcity, Dearth, Shortage |
| 300 | Peerless | Unequaled; unrivaled. | Incomparable, Matchless, Unrivaled |