Synonyms Flashcards
(12 cards)
abstruse
def: difficult to understand
syn: abstract, enigmatic, esoteric, heavy obscure, perplexing, profound, recondite, subtle, vague
ant: concrete, lucid, obvious
accede
def: agree or consent
syn: acquiesce, concede, concur
ant: condemn, demur, deny, refuse
accentuate
def: focus attention on
syn: accent, emphasize, feature
ant: mask
acclaim (n)
def: expression of approval
syn: acknowledgment, applause, approbation, eulogizing, exaltation
ant: criticism, jeering, vituperation
acclaim (v)
def: give approval
syn: applaud, eulogize, exalt, extol
ant: berate, censure, vituperate
accolade
def: strong praise, recognition of achievement
syn: approval, award, badge
accomodating
def: willing to help
syn: considerate, cooperative, handy, hospitable
ant: alienating, disobliging, estranged
accessible
def: approachable; ready for use
syn: attainable, obtainable
ant: limited, restricted
accord (n)
def: agreement, mutual understanding (often written)
syn: concert, concord, concurrence, congruence
ant: antagonism, denial
accord (v)
def: give approval, grant
syn: accede, acquiesce
ant: argue, deny, oppose
accost
def: approach for conversation or solicitation
syn: annoy, confront, entice, hail, proposition
ant: dodge, evade
accretion
def: gradual growth, addition
syn: accession, augmentation, increment
ant: decrease, shrinkage
