VOCABULARY CAPSULE - Career Power

VOCABULARY CAPSULE

Abase(V.) Syn. :Scorn, Belittle, Degrade Ant. :Extol, Cherish

Acquit (V.), Syn. : Absolve, Exonerate Ant. : Punish, Convict

Abate (V.) Syn. :Minimize, Diminish Ant. :Expand, Prolong, elaborate

Acrimony (N.), , Syn. : Animosity, Bitterness, Rudeness Ant. : Civility, Politeness, Sweetness

Abbreviate (V.) Syn. :Abridge, Condense, concise Ant. :Expand, Prolong, elaborate

Abdicate (V.) , Syn. :Resign, Renounce Ant. :Retain, Uphold

Adage (N.), , Syn. : Aphorism, Dictum, Maxim, Precept

Adjudicate (V.) , Syn. : Decide, Mediate, Referee, Umpire Ant. : Defer, Ignore, Not Judge

Aberration (N.) , Syn. :Delusion, Eccentricity, Oddity Ant. :Conformity, Normality, Regularity

Abet (V.) Syn. :Conspire, Connive Ant. :Dissuade, Deter

Abhor (V.) Syn. :Detest, Dislike

Ant. : Like, Value

Abide (V.) , , syn. : Comply, Follow Ant. : Breach, Value

Abjure (V.) , Syn. :Abandon, Relinquish Ant. :Accept, Avow

Abridgement (N.) Syn. : Outline, Abbreviation, Summary, Abstract Ant. : Accept, Avow

Acquaint (V.) , Syn. : Familiarize, Introduce Ant. : Conceal, Deceive

Ado (Adj.), , , , Syn. : Bustle, Commotion

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Adroit (Adj.), , , , Syn. : Proficient, Dexterous. Ant. : Awkward, Dull

Apprise (V.), , Syn.: Familiar, Cognizant Ant.: Unknown, Nondescript

Advent (N.) , Syn. : Arrival, Coming Ant. : Departure, Outgoing

Adversity (N.), , Sny. : Distress, ill luck Ant. : Fortune, Prosperity

.Arcane (N.) Syn.: Distinguish, Discriminate

Aloof (Adj.) , Syn.: Segregated, Isolated Ant.: Together, Concerted

.Amalgamate (V.)

Aeon (N.), , Sny. : Eternalness, Perpetuation Ant. : Transitory, Evanescent

Syn.: Merge, Consolidate Ant.: Separate, Disband

Ambient (Adj.),

Aloof (Adj.) , Syn.: Segregated, Isolated Ant.: Together, Concerted

Amalgamate (V.)

Syn.: Best, Beleaguer Ant.: Free, Uncover

Amnesia (N.) , Syn.: Loss of memory power, Blackout, Memory loss

Syn.: Merge, Consolidate Ant.: Separate, Disband

Ambient (Adj.),

Amorphous , , , Syn.: Indefinable

Ant.: Crystalline, definite

Syn.: Best, Beleaguer Ant.: Free, Uncover

Amnesia (N.) , Syn.: Loss of memory power, Blackout, Memory loss

Anomaly (N.), , Syn.: Abnormality Ant.: Normality

Apiary (N.) - ,

Amorphous , , , Syn.: Indefinable Ant.: Crystalline, definite

Anomaly (N.), , Syn.: Abnormality Ant.: Normality

Apiary (N.) - , ()

() Syn.: beehive, hive

Apprehensive (Adj.), , Syn.: Doubtful, Dubious Ant.: Certain, Sure

Apprise (V.), , Syn.: Familiar, Cognizant Ant.: Unknown, Nondescript

Syn.: beehive, hive

Apprehensive (Adj.), , Syn.: Doubtful, Dubious Ant.: Certain, Sure

Arcane (N.) Syn.: Distinguish, Discriminate

Auspicious (Adj.), , , Syn.: Favorable, Consistent Ant.: Unfavorable

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Austere (Adj.), , , , , Syn.: Stevn, Tough Ant.: Flexible, Moderate

Avow (V.), Syn.: Accept, Consider Ant.: Deny, Reject

Abeyance (N.), Syn. :Postponement, Adjournment Ant.: Continuation, Successiveness

Abnegation (N.), , , Syn.: Refusal, Denial Ant.: Approval, Acceptance

Absolve (V.), , Syn.: Pardon, Exonerate, Exempt Ant.: Accuse, Inculpate

Acclimate (V.) Syn.: Incure, Accustom Ant.: Renew, Unfamiliarise

Adumbrate (V.)- , Syn.: Produce, Introduce Ant.: Withdraw, Remove

Aegis (N.) Syn.: Abetment, Advocacy, Ant.: Disfavor, Opposition

Affray (N.), , , -, - Syn.: Conflict, fight Ant.: Tranquility, Peace

Ablution (N.) , Syn. : bathing, cleansing, purification, washing Ant. : pollution, contamination

Abolish(V.) Syn. : eradicate, destroy annihilate, repeal Ant. : support, create

Abomination (N.) Syn. : abhorrence, antipathy, dislike, reluctance Ant. : liking, love

Abortive (Adj.) , , Syn. : ineffective, futile, vain, fruitless Ant. : fruitful, successful

Abrogate (V.) Syn. : quash, repeal, cancel, abolish Ant. : enact, implement

Absolution (N.) Syn. : pardon, liberation, forgiveness, acquittal Ant. : condemnation, blame

Absorbing (Adj.) Syn. : interesting, enjoyable, engaging Ant. : boring, dull

Abstain (V.) Syn. : refrain, avoid, demur, desist Ant. : indulge, engage

Abstemious (Adj.) Syn. : abstinent, self-restrained, temperate Ant. : greedy, flagrant

Abstruse (Adj.) , Syn. : obscure, perplexing, puzzling Ant. : lucid, facile

Alive (Adj.) Syn. :living, live, operative, breathing Ant. :dead, non-living

Allegation (N.), Syn. : accusation, charge, indictment, blame Ant.: impunity, pardon

Allegiance (N.) Syn. :fidelity, loyalty, obedience, fealty Ant. :treason, disloyalty

Ally (N.) , , Syn. :accomplice, confederate, partner, aide Ant. :opponent, competitor

Altitude (N.) Syn. :height, loftiness, elevation Ant. :depth, depression

Altruistic (Adj.)

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Syn. :philanthropic, unselfish, charitable Ant. :selfish, self-seeking

Amateur (Adj.) Syn. :fond Ant. :professional, expert

Ambiguous (Adj.), Syn. :equivocal, obscure, vague, dubious Ant. :lucid, explicit

Attenuate (V.) , Syn. : reduce, rarefy, diminish, lessen Ant. : increase, magnify

Attraction (N.) Syn. : allurement, draw, pull Ant. : repulsion, repugnance

Attractive (Adj.) , Syn. : lovely, charming, alluring, fascinating Ant. : repulsive, graceless

Audacious (Adj.) Syn. : brave, dauntless, bold, daring Ant. : modest, timid

Augment (V.) Syn. : increase, enhance, enrich, amplify Ant. : reduce, abate

Augur (N.) , Syn. : omen, portend, sign, presage

Accede (V.) , Syn. : consent, comply, agree, accept Ant. : dissent, defy

Accentuate (V.) , Syn. : emphasize, highlight, stress, bring out Ant. : overlook, ignore

Acceptance (N.) , Syn. : approval, agreement, acknowledgement Ant. : refusal, rejection

Access (V.) Syn. : approach, reach, entry, admission Ant. : exit, distance

Accolade (N.) Syn. : commendation, approval, appreciation, praise Ant. : criticism, condemnation

Accomplice (N.) Syn. : helper, associate, assistant, confederate Ant. : opponent, obstructer

Accuracy (N.) Syn. : precision, exactness, correctness, nicety Ant. : error, fault

Accusation (N.) , Syn. : indictment, impeachment, charge, blame Ant. : defense, save

August (Adj.), Syn. : majestic, grand, noble, sublime Ant. : vulgar, indecent

Acerbic (Adj.) , Syn. : curt, rude, bitter, acute Ant. : mild, modest

Austere (Adj.) Syn. : ascetic, strict, rigid, hard Ant. : loose, compromising

Acquittal (N.) Syn. : release, liberation, clearance Ant. : conviction, punishment.

Authentic (Adj.) Syn. : accurate, pure, real, genuine Ant. : spurious, duplicate

Accede (V.) , Syn. : consent, comply, agree, accept Ant. : dissent, defy

Authenticate (V.), Syn. : attest, prove, ratify, substantiate Ant. : confute, disprove

Accentuate (V.) , Syn. : emphasize, highlight, stress, bring out Ant. : overlook, ignore

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Acceptance (N.) , Syn. : approval, agreement, acknowledgement Ant. : refusal, rejection

Access (V.) Syn. : approach, reach, entry, admission Ant. : exit, distance

Accolade (N.) Syn. : commendation, approval, appreciation, praise Ant. : criticism, condemnation

Accomplice (N.) Syn. : helper, associate, assistant, confederate Ant. : opponent, obstructer

Accuracy (N.) Syn. : precision, exactness, correctness, nicety Ant. : error, fault

Accusation (N.) , Syn. : indictment, impeachment, charge, blame Ant. : defense, save

Acerbic (Adj.) , Syn. : curt, rude, bitter, acute Ant. : mild, modest

Acquittal (N.) Syn. : release, liberation, clearance Ant. : conviction, punishment.

Acrid (Adj.) , Syn.: bitter, pungent, acrimonious, sharp Ant.: sweet, mild

Acumen (N.) , Syn.: sagacity, sharpness, talent, perception Ant.: stupidity, foolishness

Adamant (Adj.) , Syn.: stubborn, persistent, rigid, unyielding Ant.: obedient, lenient

Adaptable (Adj.) Syn.: adoptable, adjustable Ant.: rigid, constant

Adduce (V.) Syn.: quote, mention, give, cite Ant.: retract, withdraw

Admire (V.) Syn.: appreciate, esteem, praise Ant.: despise, dislike

Admonish (V.) , Syn.: chide, reprove, rebuke Ant.: encourage, embolden

Adorn (V.) , Syn.: decorate, embellish, beautify, deck Ant.: mar, deform

Adroitness (N.) , Syn.: skill, expertise, mastery, adeptness Ant.: clumsiness, inexpertise

Adulation (N.) , syn.: flattery, praise, blandishments, compliment Ant.: obloquy, criticism

Adversary- Syn. Foe, antagonist, opponent, rival Ant. Ally, friend

Affable- Syn. Genial, Cordial, Benign, amiable Ant. Haughty, rude

Affectation - Syn. Pretense, hypocrisy, artifice, guile Ant. Naturalness, simplicity

Affection- Syn. Fondness, love, feeling, liking Ant. Indifference, disregard

Affirm- Syn. Accept, accede, endorse Ant. Reject, refute

Affluence - Syn. Wealth, riches, opulence abundance Ant. Poverty, destitution

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