set 7 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Ingenious
Clever, inventive, and resourceful. Her ingenious solution to the problem impressed everyone. Antonym: Unimaginative, dull.
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail. He is meticulous about keeping his desk organized. Antonym: Careless, sloppy.
Resonance
The ability to evoke a sense of harmony or sympathy. The resonance of the music filled the hall. Antonym: Dissonance, discord.
Vigilance
The quality of being watchful and alert. The guards maintained vigilance throughout the night. Antonym: Negligence, inattentiveness.
Counterproductive
Having the opposite effect of what was intended. Arguing during the meeting was counterproductive. Antonym: Effective, beneficial.
Discrepancy
An inconsistency or lack of compatibility. There was a discrepancy between the two accounts. Antonym: Agreement, consistency.
Dispute
A disagreement or argument. They had a dispute over the ownership of the land. Antonym: Agreement, harmony.
Deliberation
Careful consideration or discussion. After much deliberation, they decided to accept the offer. Antonym: Haste, impulsiveness.
Consensus
General agreement among a group. The team reached a consensus on the strategy. Antonym: Disagreement, conflict.
Coarse
Rough or lacking refinement. His coarse manners made others uncomfortable. Antonym: Refined, elegant.
Lobbying
The act of trying to influence decisions, especially in politics. The company spent millions on lobbying for the new law. Antonym: Opposing, resisting.
Detract
To reduce or take away the value of something. Criticism did not detract from her achievements. Antonym: Enhance, add.
Cynical
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest. He has a cynical view of politics. Antonym: Trusting, optimistic.
Indistinct
Not clear or sharply defined. The photo was too indistinct to recognize anyone. Antonym: Distinct, clear.
Nuance
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound. She appreciated the nuances of his argument. Antonym: Obvious, simplicity.
Exhaustive
Comprehensive and thorough. The report provided an exhaustive analysis of the data. Antonym: Superficial, incomplete.
Augmented
Made greater in size, amount, or value. The features of the app were augmented in the new update. Antonym: Reduced, diminished.
Cited
Quoted as evidence or support. She cited multiple studies to support her argument. Antonym: Ignored, omitted.
Clichéd
Overused and unoriginal. The movie was full of clichéd dialogues. Antonym: Original, innovative.
Congruence
Agreement or harmony. There was a strong congruence between their goals. Antonym: Incompatibility, conflict.
Constrained
Restricted or limited. His constrained movements indicated he was in pain. Antonym: Unrestricted, free.
Credible
Believable and trustworthy. The evidence presented was credible. Antonym: Unreliable, doubtful.
Customary
Traditional or habitual. It is customary to remove your shoes before entering. Antonym: Uncommon, unusual.
Decisive
Able to make decisions quickly and effectively. Her decisive leadership saved the company. Antonym: Indecisive, hesitant.
