Set 1 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Copious
Abundant in supply or quantity. She had copious notes from the lecture. Antonyms: scarce, sparse.
Sporadic
Occurring irregularly or at intervals. The rain was sporadic throughout the day. Antonyms: consistent, regular.
Transpose
To change the order or arrangement of something. The teacher asked us to transpose the rows and columns. Antonyms: organize, maintain.
Lament
To express sorrow or regret. He lamented the loss of his childhood home. Antonyms: celebrate, rejoice.
Entail
To involve or require as a necessary part. This project entails a lot of research and dedication. Antonyms: exclude, omit.
Momentous
Of great importance or significance. The signing of the treaty was a momentous occasion. Antonyms: insignificant, trivial.
Pristine
Clean and unspoiled; in its original state. The forest remains pristine despite nearby urbanization. Antonyms: dirty, corrupted.
Constrict
To make narrower by pressing together. The snake constricted its prey tightly. Antonyms: expand, release.
Nebulous
Vague, unclear, or ill-defined. His plans for the future remain nebulous. Antonyms: clear, distinct.
Buttress
To support or strengthen something. The new law is intended to buttress economic growth. Antonyms: weaken, undermine.
Refute
To disprove or argue against. He refuted the allegations with solid evidence. Antonyms: support, confirm.
Corroborate
To confirm or give support to something. The scientist corroborated the findings with additional data. Antonyms: contradict, oppose.
Scrupulous
Thorough and attentive to detail. Her scrupulous approach ensures accuracy in her work. Antonyms: careless, negligent.
Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion. New evidence vindicated the wrongly accused man. Antonyms: blame, incriminate.
Preclude
To prevent something from happening. Heavy rain precluded us from going hiking. Antonyms: enable, permit.
Repudiate
To reject or disown something. He repudiated the accusations during the trial. Antonyms: accept, embrace.
Mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful. Measures were taken to mitigate the effects of climate change. Antonyms: aggravate, intensify.
Outsized
Unusually large or oversized. The outsized package couldn’t fit through the door. Antonyms: small, undersized.
Palpable
Easily noticeable or capable of being felt. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Antonyms: subtle, intangible.
Evince
To show or demonstrate clearly. The data evinced a clear trend in customer behavior. Antonyms: hide, obscure.
Overlooked
Failed to be noticed or considered. The significance of her contributions was overlooked. Antonyms: recognized, acknowledged.
Accentuate
To emphasize or highlight something. The report accentuated the need for policy reform. Antonyms: downplay, de-emphasize.
Counteract
To act against something to reduce its effect. The drug counteracted the effects of the poison. Antonyms: support, promote.
Insuperable
Impossible to overcome. The mountain presented an insuperable challenge. Antonyms: surmountable, conquerable.
