set 8 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Heterogeneous
Diverse in content or character. The city has a heterogeneous population. Antonym: Homogeneous, uniform.
Imperative
Absolutely necessary or required. It is imperative to finish the project on time. Antonym: Optional, unnecessary.
Improve on
To make improvements or do better than before. She worked hard to improve on her previous performance. Antonym: Worsen, degrade.
Inextricable from
Closely linked or unable to be separated from. The issue is inextricable from larger social problems. Antonym: Separate from, unrelated to.
Interpretation
The act of explaining the meaning of something. His interpretation of the law was controversial. Antonym: Misinterpretation, confusion.
Intrinsic
Belonging naturally; essential. Honesty is intrinsic to his character. Antonym: Extrinsic, nonessential.
Invaluable
Extremely valuable or useful. The document was of invaluable importance to the case. Antonym: Worthless, trivial.
Obstruct
To block or prevent something. The fallen tree obstructed the road. Antonym: Facilitate, unblock.
Paradigm
A typical example or pattern of something. The model serves as a paradigm for future designs. Antonym: Anomaly, deviation.
Permeate
To spread through or penetrate. The smell of flowers permeated the room. Antonym: Isolate, block.
Replicate
To copy or reproduce something exactly. They replicated the experiment to confirm the results. Antonym: Alter, distort.
Subordinate
Lower in rank or position. As a subordinate, he reported to the department head. Antonym: Superior, chief.
Suppress
To put an end to something by force. The government suppressed the uprising. Antonym: Encourage, promote.
Terraced
Having flat, leveled surfaces for cultivation. The terraced hills were perfect for farming. Antonym: Uneven, sloped.
Discount
To reduce the importance or value of something. He discounted her concerns as insignificant. Antonym: Acknowledge, emphasize.
Denounce
To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil. The journalist denounced the corruption scandal. Antonym: Praise, commend.
Defunct
No longer existing or functioning. The factory is now defunct and abandoned. Antonym: Operational, active.
Magnify
To make something appear larger. The microscope magnifies small details. Antonym: Reduce, minimize.
Assuage
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense. He tried to assuage her fears with reassuring words. Antonym: Aggravate, intensify.
Designate
To assign or appoint someone for a task. She was designated as the team leader. Antonym: Ignore, neglect.
Appeasement
The act of making concessions to maintain peace. The policy of appeasement failed to prevent the war. Antonym: Confrontation, resistance.
Amplify
To increase in size, strength, or effect. The speaker amplified his voice using a microphone. Antonym: Diminish, weaken.
Abstain
To refrain or hold back voluntarily. He abstained from voting in the election. Antonym: Participate, indulge.
Ambiguous
Open to multiple interpretations. The ambiguous statement left everyone confused. Antonym: Clear, definite.
