Antonyms/Synonyms 20 April Flashcards
(51 cards)
Synonym of alleviate?
Ease, relieve, lessen (NOT: increase, grow)
Antonym of alleviate?
Aggravate, intensify, worsen
Synonym of frugal?
Economical, thrifty (NOT: extravagant, lavish)
Antonym of frugal?
Extravagant, wasteful, lavish
Synonym of animus?
Hostility, enmity, resentment
Antonym of animus?
Friendliness, goodwill, kindness
Synonym of candid?
Frank, honest, open (NOT: reserved, guarded)
Antonym of candid?
Deceptive, dishonest, guarded
Synonym of morose?
Sullen, gloomy, ill-tempered
Antonym of morose?
Cheerful, joyful, upbeat
Synonym of obsolete?
Outdated, archaic, old-fashioned
Antonym of obsolete?
Modern, current, contemporary
Synonym of scrutinize?
Examine, inspect, analyze
Antonym of scrutinize?
Overlook, ignore, skim
Synonym of guile?
Cunning, craftiness, deceit
Antonym of guile?
Honesty, sincerity, frankness
Synonym of magnanimous?
Generous, forgiving, noble
Antonym of magnanimous?
Selfish, petty, vindictive
Synonym of undermine?
Weaken, sabotage, impair
Antonym of undermine?
Strengthen, support, reinforce
Synonym of rebuke?
Scold, reprimand, criticize
Antonym of rebuke?
Praise, compliment, applaud
Synonym of taciturn?
Silent, reserved, uncommunicative