set 5 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Animosities toward
Hostile feelings or attitudes toward someone or something. The animosities toward the policy were evident in the protests. Antonym: Friendliness, goodwill.
Robust
Strong, healthy, and resilient. The robust economy weathered the crisis. Antonym: Weak, frail.
Omnipresent
Present everywhere at the same time. The influence of technology is omnipresent in modern life. Antonym: Rare, localized.
Diverge
To separate or move in different directions. The paths diverge at the edge of the forest. Antonym: Converge, meet.
Scrutinize
To examine something closely and critically. She scrutinized the document for any errors. Antonym: Ignore, neglect.
Familiarize
To become knowledgeable about something. He familiarized himself with the new software before starting work. Antonym: Disregard, overlook.
Replace
To take the place of something. The new model will replace the outdated version. Antonym: Retain, preserve.
Observe
To watch or monitor carefully. They observed the birds through binoculars. Antonym: Disregard, ignore.
Reject
To refuse or dismiss something. She rejected the offer without hesitation. Antonym: Accept, approve.
Exactitude
The quality of being precise or accurate. The exactitude of the calculations impressed everyone. Antonym: Inaccuracy, imprecision.
Extrapolate
To predict or infer based on known information. From the data, we can extrapolate future trends. Antonym: Misinterpret, miscalculate.
Startle
To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise. The loud noise startled the baby. Antonym: Calm, reassure.
Affinity for
A natural liking for or attraction to something. She has a strong affinity for classical music. Antonym: Aversion to, dislike.
Hesitancy about
Uncertainty or doubt about something. His hesitancy about the decision was understandable. Antonym: Certainty, confidence.
Partition
To divide or separate into parts. The partition divided the room into two sections. Antonym: Unite, combine.
Untoward
Inappropriate or unfavorable. The untoward comment caused an awkward silence. Antonym: Favorable, appropriate.
Manifest
To display or show a quality or feeling. Her talent manifested itself early in childhood. Antonym: Hide, conceal.
Define
To explain the meaning of something. The dictionary defines the word clearly. Antonym: Confuse, obscure.
Visualize
To form a mental image of something. She visualized her goals vividly before taking action. Antonym: Ignore, dismiss.
Similarities with
Resemblances or comparable aspects with something. Their artwork shows similarities with the Impressionist style. Antonym: Differences from, divergence from.
Examples of
Instances that demonstrate or illustrate something. The teacher provided examples of good essays. Antonym: Counterexamples, exceptions.
Indication of
A sign or evidence of something. The sudden drop in temperature was an indication of the coming storm. Antonym: Absence of, lack of.
Gaining on
To approach or catch up with someone or something. The runner was gaining on the leader in the final lap. Antonym: Falling behind, losing ground.
Fragile
Easily broken or damaged. The fragile vase shattered when it fell. Antonym: Durable, sturdy.
