Each and every competitive exams have questions based on Synonyms and Antonyms in English. If you study this part, you will get an edge over others. Syn indicates synonyms and Ant indicates antonyms. Along with reading the words and their synonyms and antonyms, you should write down them. Try to use them in your own sentences. 1. Abominable Syn-hateful, loathsome, terrible, unpleasant. Ant-admirable, noble, fine.2. Abbreviate Syn. shorten, abridge, reduce, condense, curtailAnt. extend, augment, lengthen, broadening. 3. Absolutely Syn.-positively, really, definitely, doubtlessly. Ant- doubtedly, uncertainly, imperfectly.4. Accident Syn-mischance, misfortune, mishap, disaster.Ant-comfort, peace, safe.5. AccommodateSyn. assist, provide, adjustment.Ant.inconvenience, discomfort.6. Accomplish Syn.-perform, finish, achieve, unique. Ant. fail, unsuccessful, disprove.7. Acknowledge Syn. agree, admit, allow, concede, accept. Ant. refuse, neglect, deny, reject.8. Acquit Syn. excuse, forgive, exonerate, apology.Ant. condemn, sentence, punish.9. Address Syn-location, residence, abode, dwelling.Ant.outerly, dislocate, disappear. 10. Adequate Syn-ample, sufficient, enough, plenty.Ant. dearth, scarce, inadequate.11. Adjacent Syn. close, near, neighbouring, proximatelyAnt. distant, separate, apart. 12. AdjournSyn-suspend, postpone, delay, defer.Ant. convene, begin, assemble.13. AdmonishSyn-caution, wam, advise, against.Ant-praise, glorify, favourable,14. AdroitSyn.-skillful, clever, dexterous, expert.Ant. clumsy, awkward, graceless.15. Adverse Syn. unlucky, unfortunate, unfavourable. Ant.-beneficial, favourable, suitable.16. Affliction Syn. trouble, grief, distress, misery. Ant.-benefit, pleasure, easement, comfort.17. AggressiveSyn-attacking, pugnacious, offensive.Ant. passive, timid, withdrawn, shy.18. Agreement Syn-compact, treaty, alliance, accord.Ant. discord, disagreement, dispute.19. Alteration Syn. change, modification, difference, adjustment. Ant. maintenance, preservation, stable.20. AmiableSyn.- amicable, friendly, agreeable, pleasant.Ant. captious, touchy, ill-tempered.21. Amusement Syn.-entertainment, diversion, enjoyment,recreation.Ant.-boredom, tedium, distaste.22. Antagonism Syn.-hostility, opposition, conflict, animosity. Ant. cordiality, geniality, friendliness.23. Ambition Syn. aspiration, zeal, longing, goal. Ant. reluctant, unwilling. 24. Benevolent Syn. generous, philanthropist, charitable.Ant. brutal, fastidious, cruel.25. Barbarian Syn.-savage, brute, ruffian, boor.Ant. civilized, cultivated, tasteful.26. BarricadeSyn. obstruction, fence, enclosure, barrier. Ant.-open, emancipate, release, free.27. Bashful Syn.-timid, modest, ashamed, shy. Ant. arrogant, immodest, self-assured.28. Beginning Syn. start, open, commencement, emergence.Ant. finish, ending, termination.29. Beneficial Syn. advantageous, useful, helpful, profitable.Ant.-unwholesome, disadvantageous, loss.30. Bewilder Syn. confuse, puzzle, perplex, mystery, overwhelm.Ant. clarify, enlighten, clear.31. Bias Syn.-prejudice, tendency, inclination.Ant. fairness, impartiality, clarity.32. BourgeoisSyn.-middle class, common place, ordinary. conventional. Ant.-upper class, aristocratic, sophisticated.33. Calamity Syn. catastrophe, reverse, distress, misfortune.Ant.-boon, blessing, fortunate.34. Calculate Syn.-reckon, compute, measure, substract, figure. Ant. -assume,guess, probable.35. Calm Syn-quiet, peaceful, tranquil, harmonious, smooth. Ant- temptuous, roiled, disturbed, turmoil.36. Captivity Syn. confinement, detention, custody, clavery.bondage Ant.-liberty, freedom, emancipation. 37. Cardinal Syn-important, principal, primary, prime, major.Ant.-secondary, subordinate, auxiliary. 38. CasualSyn. accidental, unintentional, chance, offhand.Ant-planned, deliberate, premediated, formal 39. Catastrophy Syn.-disaster, calamity, misfortune, adversity. Ant.- truimph, blessing, boon,40. Chaos Syn. disorder, confusion, turmoil.Ant – order, tranquility, tidiness, organisation. 41. Charitable Syn. generous, liberal, considerate, kind. Ant.-mean, petty, stingy, narrow minded.42. Clamour Syn- uproar, shouting, noise, din. Ant. tranquility, serenity, quiet.43. Clumsy Syn. awkward, ungraceful, unskillful, bubbling.Ant. graceful, adroit, polished, dexterous. 44. Colossal Syn. enormous, immense, gigantic, huge.Ant. microscopic, minuscule, miniature.45. Combat Syn.-struggle, contest, oppose, fight, battle..Ant.-surrender, yield, succumb, 46. Commendation Syn. praise, approval, recommendation, applause. Ant. condemnation, criticism, censure.47. Compliment Syn. honour, admiration, approval, appreciation. Ant.-insult, aspersion, affront, disparage.48. Conceit Syn-vanity, egotism, self esteem, Ant moderty, humility, humbleness.49. Consequence Syn.-result, outcome, effect, significance, importanceAnt. cause, impetus, antecedent.50. Conservative Syn.-reactionary, conventional, rightwing.Ant.-liberal, radical, moderate. 51. Contemporary Syn.-co-existing, simultaneous, contemporaneous.Ant. antecedent, succeeding.52. Controversy Syn. dispute, quarrel, argument, disagreement.Ant. agreement, harmony, accord.53. Capious Syn. plentiful, abundant, ample, adequate.Ant.-scarce, meagre, scanty, paltry.54. Dangerous Syn.-perilous, hazardous, risky, unsafe. Ant.-secure, safe, guarded.55. DauntlessSyn.-fearless, brave, bold, intrepid, courageous.Ant. cowardly, timid, fearful.56. Deceptive Syn. deceiving, false, misleading, tricky.Ant.-real, true, authentic. 57. Decrease Syn.-diminish, decline, dwindle, lessen.Ant.-increase, expand, broadening.58. DefaceSyn. scratch, mar, disfigure, mutilate.Ant.-beautify, decorate.59. Dejected Syn.-depressed, unhappy.discouraged.Ant.-happy, cheerful, optimistic.60. Deliberate Syn.-purposeful, intentional, considered, calculated.Ant-accidental, unplanned, unintentional.61. Destruction Syn-devastation, demolition, ruin, extinction.Ant-creation, beginning. production. 62. Diminutive Syn-small, little, minute, tiny.Ant.-large, great, big, huge, gigantic. 63. Diplomatic Syn.-polite, tactful, gracious, discreet.Ant. impolite, rude, thoughtless.64. Disdain Syn.-scorn, contemptuous, arrogant, haughty.Ant.-respect, honour, admiration.65. Elaborated Syn. ornate, decorated, complicated.Ant.-simple, unadorned, stark.66. ElegantSyn.-refined, cultivated, tasteful, fine. Ant. crude, unpolished, coarse.67. Enthusiastic Syn. eager, zealous, earnest. Ant.-aloof, unconcerned, indifferent.68. Extravagant Syn. wasteful, lavish, excessive, expensive. Ant.-frugal, economical, prudent, thrifty.69. Fabulous Syn.-fantastic, unbelievable, amazing, astonishing. Ant. ordinary, simple, common place.70. Famous Syn.-renowned, reputed, eminent, celebrated.Ant. unknown, observe, anonymous.71. FatalSyn. deadly, lethal, baneful, pernicious.Ant. nonfatal, panacea, fruitful.72. Ferocious Syn.-fierce, savage, blood thirsty, wild. Ant.-gentle, playful, calm, harmless.73. Fragile Syn-delicate, breakable, frail, weak.Ant-sturdy, hardy, strong, tout.74. FutileSyn-useless, pointless, worthless, vain. Ant. valuable, important, serious, worthwhile.75. GorgeousSyn.-splendid, magnificient, grand, eloquent,dazzling.Ant. ugly, homely, squalid. 76. Grievous Syn. dreadful, awful, gross, regrettable, lementable.Ant. praiseworthy, lovable. 77. Headstrong Syn-stubborn, obstinate, willful. Ant. amenable, easygoing.78. Hideous Syn.-frightful, monstrous, terrible, malacious.Ant.-beautiful, lovely, ethereal. 79. Humorous Syn. funny, comical, ridicule, comic. Ant. serious, unfunny, sombre, sober.80. Idiotic Syn-stupid, senseless, foolish, moronic. Ant.-intelligent, bright, brilliant.81. Impulsive Syn.-hasty, rash, spontaneous, automatic.Ant. careful, cautious, prudent.82. InclinationSyn. tendency, preference, predisposition,prejudice.Ant. reluctance, uprightness, disinclination.83. Indignant Syn.-angry, imitated, aroused, exasperatedAnt.-screne, calm, content84. Iviting Syn.-alluring, luring, appealing, tempting. Ant, unattractive, uninviting, repulsive.85. Jumpy Syn.-nervous, touchy, sensitive, excitable.Ant. calm, tranquil, unruffled. 86. Legitimate Syn.-legal, lawful, right, proper.Ant. illegal, illegitimate, impractical.87. LogicalSyn. reasonable, rational, sensible. Ant. irrational, crazy, franzy.88. LuxuriousSyn. lavish, rich, deluxe, extravagant. Ant.-sparse, spartan, simple, crude.89. Majestic Syn.-royal, kingly, princely, noble, reyal.Ant.-lowly, base, squalid.90. Mammoth Syn. colossal, huge, enormous, gigantic.Ant. tiny, small, minuscule.91. Melancholy Syn. sadness, gloom, depression, descent,Ant.-happy, joyful, jubilant92. Messy Syn. dirty, disordered, confused, untidy, sloppy.Ant. neat, orderly, tidy.93. Miraculous Syn.-wonderful, incredible, phenomenal,extraordinary. Ant.-ordinary, everyday, commonplace.94. Momentous Syn. essential, serious, important.Ant. unimportant, trivial, trifling.95. MysteriousSyn.-secret, strange, puzzling, close.Ant.-open, obvious, direct.96. Obsolete Syn. antiquated, old fashioned, outdated, archaic. Ant.-new, modern, fashionable.97. Offensive Syn.-aggressive, attacking, revolting, nauseous.Ant.-defensive, attractive, defending.98. Outrageous Syn. contemptible, shameless, shocking. disgraceful.Ant. reasonable, prudent, sensible. 99. PacifySyn. calm, quiet, tranquilize, smooth. Ant.-upset, excite, disturb, tumult.100. PanicSyn.-alarm, dread, fright, terror.Ant. soothe, calm, pacify.101. Passion Syn. emotion, feeling, zeal, excitement.Ant.-indifference, apathy, coolness.102. Perilous Syn. dangerous, risky, hazardous.Ant.-secure, safe, insure.103. Perpetual Syn. unceasing, everlasting, eternal, undying.Ant. transitory, inconstant, intermittent 104. Pretense Syn.-falsification, deceit, fabrication.Ant.-real, true, supported.105. Profound Syn.-solemn, serious wise, learned, knowing.Ant. superficial, shallow.106. Prudent Ant.-wise, careful, sensible, discreet.Ant.-rash, reckless, foolish.107. QuaintSyn-strange, unusual, curious, uncommon. Ant. ordinary, common, simple.108. Random Syn. chance, haphazard, irregular, casual.Ant. particular, specific, special.109. Recommend Syn. commend, praise, approve.Ant. disapprove, veto, disallow.110. Reluctant Syn. hesitant, unwilling, disinclined, loath.Ant. eager, ready, acceptance. 111. Reverence Syn.-respect, homage, veneration, worship. Ant. impious, disrespectful, dishonour.112. Sacred Syn. holy, pious, divine, hallowed, pure.Ant. profane, blasphemous.113. Significance Syn.-important, meaningful, vital, crucial.Ant.-trivial, insignificant, unimportant.114. Spacious Syn.-large, roomy, convenience, capacious. Ant.-cramped, small, narrow, confined.115. Spontaneous Syn.-natural, unplanned, voluntaryAnt.-cautious, studied, normal.116. Stranger Syn.-foreigner, alien, outsider, outlands.Ant.-acquaintance, friend, familiar.117. Tedious Syn.-wearisome, boring. tiresome, tiring. Ant.-interesting, engaging, exciting. 118. Thrive Syn.-flourish, develop, succeed. Ant.-languish, expire, die, failure, deteriorate.119. TumultSyn.-noisy, commotion, uproar, disturbance.Ant. tranquility, peaceful, harmonious. 120. Uncouth Syn. barbarian, uncivic , vulgar, discourteous.Ant. civilized, cultivated, cultural.121. Victory Syn. conquest, success, triumph, win. Ant. defeat, destroyed, failure.122. Vigilant Syn. attentive, observant, watchful.Ant. careless, negligent, sluggish. 123. Withdraw Syn.- remove, retract, recall, return. Ant-enter, place, stable, admit. 124. Furious Syn.-angry, fuming, raging, turbulent. Ant.-normal, sober, pacified , mild.125. Reliance Syn-assurance, confidence, credence, trust. Ant.-incredible, unbelievable, false.
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