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abandon abdicate, desert, leave, resign, abjure, discontinue, quit, retire from, cast off, forego, recant, retract, cease, forsake, relinquish, surrender, cede, forswear, renounce, vacate, depart from, give up, repudiate, withdraw from adopt, defend, occupy, seek, advocate, favor, prosecute, support, assert, haunt, protect, undertake, cherish, hold, pursue, uphold, claim, keep, retain, vindicate, court, maintain
abase bring low, depress, dishonor, lower, cast down, discredit, humble, reduce, debase, disgrace, humiliate, sink, degrade advance, elevate, honor, raise, aggrandize, exalt, promote, uplift, dignify
abash bewilder, daunt, embarrass, mortify, chagrin, discompose, humble, overawe, confound, disconcert, humiliate, shame, confuse, dishearten animate, cheer, encourage, rally, buoy, embolden, inspirit, uphold
abate decline, ebb, mitigate, reduce, decrease, lessen, moderate, subside, diminish, lower aggravate, enhance, foment, rage, amplify, enlarge, increase, raise, continue, extend, magnify, revive, develop
abbreviation abridgment, contraction
abet advocate, countenance, incite, sanction, aid, embolden, instigate, support, assist, encourage, promote, uphold baffle, deter, dissuade, hinder, confound, disapprove, expose, impede, counteract, disconcert, frustrate, obstruct, denounce, discourage
abhor abominate, dislike, loathe, scorn, despise, hate, nauseate, shun, detest admire, crave, esteem, love, approve, desire, like, relish, covet, enjoy
abide anticipate, dwell, remain, stop, await, endure, reside, tarry, bear, expect, rest, tolerate, bide, inhabit, sojourn, wait, confront, live, stay, watch, continue, lodge abandon, forfeit, migrate, reject, avoid, forfend, move, resist, depart, journey, proceed, shun
abolish abate, eradicate, prohibit, stamp out, abrogate, exterminate, remove, subvert, annihilate, extirpate, repeal, supplant, annul, nullify, reverse, suppress, destroy, obliterate, revoke, terminate, end, overthrow, set aside authorize, establish, reinstate, revive, cherish, institute, renew, set up, confirm, introduce, repair, support, continue, legalize, restore, sustain, enact, promote
abomination abhorrence, curse, hatred, plague, abuse, detestation, horror, shame, annoyance, disgust, iniquity, villainy, aversion, evil, nuisance, wickedness, crime, execration, offense affection, blessing, enjoyment, joy, appreciation, delight, esteem, satisfaction, approval, desire, gratification, treat, benefit
abridgment abbreviation, compend, epitome, summary, abstract, compendium, outline, synopsis, analysis, digest
absolute arbitrary, compulsory, haughty, peremptory, arrogant, controlling, imperative, positive, authoritative, despotic, imperious, supreme, autocratic, dictatorial, irresponsible, tyrannical, coercive, dogmatic, lordly, unconditional, commanding, domineering, overbearing, unequivocal, compulsive, exacting accountable, constitutional, gentle, lowly, responsible, complaisant, contingent, humble, meek, submissive, compliant, docile, lenient, mild, yielding, conditional, ductile, limited
absolve acquit, exculpate, forgive, pardon, clear, exempt, free, release, discharge, exonerate, liberate, set free accuse, charge, condemn, impeach, obligate, bind, compel, convict, inculpate, oblige
absorb consume, engross, suck up, take in, drink in, exhaust, swallow, take up, drink up, imbibe, swallow up cast out, dissipate, emit, put forth, shoot forth, disgorge, distract, exude, radiate, throw off, disperse, eject, give up, send out, vomit
abstinence abstemiousness, frugality, self-denial, sobriety, continence, moderation, self-restraint, temperance, fasting, self-control drunkenness, greed, reveling, sensuality, excess, intemperance, revelry, wantonness, gluttony, intoxication, self-indulgence
abstract appropriate, distract, purloin, steal, detach, divert, remove, take away, discriminate, eliminate, separate, withdraw, distinguish add, complete, fill up, restore, unite, combine, conjoin, increase, strengthen
abstracted absent, heedless, listless, preoccupied, absent-minded, inattentive, negligent, thoughtless, absorbed, indifferent, oblivious alert, on hand, ready, wide-awake, attentive, prompt, thoughtful
absurd anomalous, ill-considered, ludicrous, ridiculous, chimerical, ill-judged, mistaken, senseless, erroneous, inconclusive, monstrous, stupid, false, incorrect, nonsensical, unreasonable, foolish, infatuated, paradoxical, wild, ill-advised, irrational, preposterous certain, incontrovertible, rational, substantial, consistent, indisputable, reasonable, true, demonstrable, indubitable, sagacious, undeniable, demonstrated, infallible, sensible, unquestionable, established, logical, sound, wise, incontestable
abuse aggrieve, impose on or, oppress, ruin, damage, upon, persecute, slander, defame, injure, pervert, victimize, defile, malign, prostitute, vilify, disparage, maltreat, rail at, violate, harm, misemploy, ravish, vituperate, ill-treat, misuse, reproach, wrong, ill-use, molest, revile applaud, conserve, favor, protect, sustain, benefit, consider, laud, regard, tend, care for, eulogize, panegyrize, respect, uphold, cherish, extol, praise, shield, vindicate
accessory abetter or abettor, associate, companion, henchman, accomplice, attendant, confederate, participator, ally, coadjutor, follower, partner, assistant, colleague, helper, retainer adversary, chief, foe, leader, principal, antagonist, commander, hinderer, opponent, rival, betrayer, enemy, instigator, opposer
accident adventure, contingency, happening, misfortune, calamity, disaster, hazard, mishap, casualty, fortuity, incident, possibility, chance, hap, misadventure appointment, decree, intention, ordainment, preparation, calculation, fate, law, ordinance, provision, certainty, foreordination, necessity, plan, purpose
acquaintance association, experience, fellowship, intimacy, companionship, familiarity, friendship, knowledge ignorance, ignoring, inexperience, unfamiliarity
acrimony acerbity, harshness, severity, tartness, asperity, malignity, sharpness, unkindness, bitterness, moroseness, sourness, virulence, causticity amiability, gentleness, kindness, smoothness, courtesy, good nature, mildness, sweetness
act accomplishment, execution, movement, achievement, exercise, operation, action, exertion, performance, consummation, exploit, proceeding, deed, feat, transaction, doing, motion, work, effect cessation, immobility, inertia, quiet, suffering, deliberation, inaction, passion[A], repose, suspension, endurance, inactivity, quiescence, rest
active agile, energetic, officious, sprightly, alert, expeditious, prompt, spry, brisk, industrious, quick, supple, bustling, lively, ready, vigorous, busy, mobile, restless, wide awake, diligent, nimble dull, inactive, lazy, slow, heavy, indolent, quiescent, sluggish, idle, inert, quiet, stupid
acumen acuteness, insight, perspicacity, sharpness, cleverness, keenness, sagacity, shrewdness, discernment, penetration bluntness, dulness, obtuseness, stupidity
add adjoin, annex, augment, extend, make up, affix, append, cast up, increase, subjoin, amplify, attach, enlarge, join on, sum up abstract, diminish, lessen, remove, withdraw, deduct, dissever, reduce, subtract
addicted abandoned, devoted, given over, inclined, accustomed, disposed, given up, prone, attached, given, habituated, wedded averse, disinclined, indisposed, unaccustomed
address cost, approach, hail, speak to, apostrophize, court, salute, woo, appeal, greet avoid, elude, overlook, pass by, cut, ignore, pass, shun
address adroitness, discretion, manners, readiness, courtesy, ingenuity, politeness, tact, dexterity awkwardness, clumsiness, ill-breeding, stupidity, boorishness, fatuity, ill manners, unmannerliness, clownishness, folly, rudeness, unwisdom
adequate able, competent, fitted, satisfactory, adapted, equal, fitting, sufficient, capable, fit, qualified, suitable, commensurate disqualified, inferior, unequal, unsatisfactory, useless, inadequate, insufficient, unfit, unsuitable, worthless, incompetent, poor, unqualified
adherent aid, ally, disciple, partisan, supporter, aider, backer, follower adversary, betrayer, enemy, opponent, traitor, antagonist, deserter, hater, renegade
adhesive cohesive, gummy, sticky, viscous, glutinous, sticking, viscid free, inadhesive, loose, separable
adjacent abutting, bordering, contiguous, neighboring, adjoining, close, coterminous, next, attached, conterminous, near, nigh, beside detached, disconnected, disjoined, distant, remote, separate
admire adore, delight in, extol, respect, venerate, applaud, enjoy, honor, revere, wonder, approve, esteem, love abhor, contemn, detest, execrate, ridicule, abominate, despise, dislike, hate, scorn
adorn beautify, decorate, garnish, illustrate, bedeck, embellish, gild, ornament, deck deface, deform, disfigure, mar, spoil
affront aggravate, exasperate, offend, vex, annoy, insult, provoke, wound, displease, irritate, tease conciliate, content, gratify, honor, please
agent actor, factor, means, operator, promoter, doer, instrument, mover, performer chief, inventor, originator, principal
agree accede, admit, coincide, concur, accept, approve, combine, consent, accord, assent, comply, harmonize, acquiesce contend, demur, disagree, oppose, contradict, deny, dispute, protest, decline, differ, dissent, refuse
agriculture cultivation, gardening, kitchen-gardening, culture, horticulture, market-gardening, farming, husbandry, tillage, floriculture
aim aspiration, endeavor, intention, tendency, design, goal, mark, determination, inclination, object, end, intent, purpose aimlessness, heedlessness, negligence, purposelessness, avoidance, neglect, oversight, thoughtlessness, carelessness
air appearance, demeanor, manner, sort, bearing, expression, mien, style, behavior, fashion, port, way, carriage, look
airy aerial, ethereal, frolicsome, joyous, lively, animated, fairylike, gay, light, sprightly clumsy, heavy, ponderous, sluggish, wooden, dull, inert, slow, stony
alarm affright, disquietude, fright, solicitude, apprehension, dread, misgiving, terror, consternation, fear, panic, timidity, dismay assurance, calmness, confidence, repose, security
alert active, lively, prepared, vigilant, brisk, nimble, prompt, watchful, hustling, on the watch, ready, wide-awake drowsy, dull, heavy, inactive, slow, sluggish, stupid
alien conflicting, distant, inappropriate, strange, contradictory, foreign, irrelevant, unconnected, contrary, hostile, opposed, unlike, contrasted, impertinent, remote akin, apropos, germane, proper, appropriate, essential, pertinent, relevant
alien foreigner, stranger citizen, fellow-countryman, native-born inhabitant, countryman, native, naturalized person
alike akin, equivalent, kindred, same, analogous, homogeneous, like, similar, equal, identical, resembling, uniform different, dissimilar, distinct, heterogeneous, unlike
alive active, breathing, live, quick, alert, brisk, lively, subsisting, animate, existent, living, vivacious, animated, existing dead, defunct, dull, lifeless, deceased, dispirited, inanimate, spiritless
allay alleviate, compose, quiet, still, appease, mollify, soothe, tranquilize, calm, pacify agitate, excite, kindle, rouse, stir up, arouse, fan, provoke, stir
allege adduce, asseverate, claim, maintain, produce, advance, assign, declare, offer, say, affirm, aver, introduce, plead, state, assert, cite
allegiance devotion, fealty, loyalty, obedience, subjection, faithfulness, homage disaffection, disloyalty, rebellion, sedition, treason
allegory fable, fiction, illustration, metaphor, parable, simile chronicle, fact, history, narrative, record
alleviate abate, lighten, reduce, remove, assuage, mitigate, relieve, soften, lessen, moderate aggravate, embitter, heighten, intensify, make worse, augment, enhance, increase, magnify
alliance coalition, confederation, fusion, partnership, compact, federation, league, union, confederacy antagonism, disunion, enmity, schism, separation, discord, divorce, hostility, secession, war
allot appoint, destine, give, portion out, apportion, distribute, grant, select, assign, divide, mete out, set apart, award appropriate, deny, resume, seize, confiscate, refuse, retain, withhold
allow admit, consent to, let, sanction, tolerate, concede, grant, permit, suffer, yield deny, disapprove, protest, reject, withstand, disallow, forbid, refuse, resist
alloy admixture, adulteration, debasement, deterioration
allude advert, indicate, intimate, point, signify, hint, insinuate, mention, refer, suggest, imply
allure attract, captivate, decoy, entice, lure, tempt, cajole, coax, draw, inveigle, seduce, win chill, damp, deter, dissuade, drive away, repel, warn
also as well, in addition, likewise, too, as well as, in like manner, similarly, withal, besides but, nevertheless, on the contrary, yet, in spite of, notwithstanding, on the other hand
alternative choice, election, option, pick, preference, resource compulsion, necessity
amass accumulate, collect, heap up, hoard up, store up, aggregate, gather, hoard, pile up disperse, divide, portion, spend, waste, dissipate, parcel, scatter, squander
amateur connoisseur, critic, dilettante, novice, tyro
amazement admiration, awe, confusion, surprise, astonishment, bewilderment, perplexity, wonder anticipation, composure, expectation, preparation, steadiness, calmness, coolness, indifference, self-possession, stoicism
ambition aspiration, competition, emulation, opposition, rivalry carelessness, contentment, humility, indifference, satisfaction
amend advance, correct, meliorate, rectify, ameliorate, emend, mend, reform, better, improve, mitigate, repair, cleanse, make better, purify aggravate, debase, harm, mar, tarnish, blemish, depress, impair, spoil, vitiate, corrupt, deteriorate, injure
amiable agreeable, engaging, lovable, pleasing, attractive, gentle, lovely, sweet, benignant, good-natured, loving, winning, harming, kind, pleasant, winsome acrimonious, crusty, hateful, ill-tempered, surly, churlish, disagreeable, ill-conditioned, morose, unamiable, crabbed, dogged, ill-humored, sour, unlovely, cruel, gruff, ill-natured, sullen
amid amidst, amongst, betwixt, mingled with, among, between, in the midst of, surrounded by afar from, away from, beyond, far from, outside, without
amplify augment, dilate, expand, extend, unfold, develop, enlarge, expatiate, increase, widen abbreviate, amputate, condense, cut down, reduce, summarize, abridge, "boil down", curtail, epitomize, retrench, sum up
analogy affinity, likeness, relation, similarity, coincidence, parity, resemblance, simile, comparison, proportion, semblance, similitude disagreement, disproportion, dissimilarity, incongruity, unlikeness
anger animosity, fury, offense, rage, choler, impatience, passion, resentment, displeasure, indignation, peevishness, temper, exasperation, ire, pettishness, vexation, fretfulness, irritation, petulance, wrath amiability, gentleness, long-suffering, patience, peacefulness, charity, leniency, love, peace, self-control, forbearance, lenity, mildness, peaceableness, self-restraint
animal beast, fauna, living organism, sentient being, brute, living creature angel, man, mind, soul, substance (material), inanimate object, matter, mineral, spirit, vegetable
announce advertise, give notice (of), proclaim, reveal, circulate, give out, promulgate, say, communicate, herald, propound, spread abroad, declare, make known, publish, state, enunciate, notify, report, tell bury, cover (up), hush, keep secret, suppress, conceal, hide, keep back, secrete, withhold
answer rejoinder, repartee, reply, response, retort
anticipate apprehend, forecast, hope, expect, foretaste, look forward to despair of, distrust, doubt, dread, fear, recall, recollect, remember
anticipation antepast, expectation, foresight, hope, apprehension, foreboding, foretaste, presentiment, expectancy, forecast, forethought, prevision astonishment, despair, dread, fear, surprise, consummation, doubt, enjoyment, realization, wonder
antipathy abhorrence, disgust, hatred, repugnance, antagonism, dislike, hostility, repulsion, aversion, distaste, opposition, uncongeniality, detestation affinity, attraction, fellow-feeling, kindliness, sympathy, agreement, congeniality, harmony, regard
antique ancient, old-fashioned, quaint, superannuated, antiquated fashionable, fresh, modern, modish, new, recent, stylish
anxiety anguish, disquiet, foreboding, perplexity, apprehension, disturbance, fretfulness, solicitude, care, dread, fretting, trouble, concern, fear, misgiving, worry apathy, calmness, confidence, light-heartedness, satisfaction, assurance, carelessness, ease, nonchalance, tranquillity
apathy calmness, indifference, quietness, stoicism, composure, insensibility, quietude, tranquillity, immobility, lethargy, sluggishness, unconcern, impassibility, phlegm, stillness, unfeelingness agitation, disturbance, feeling, sensibility, sympathy, alarm, eagerness, frenzy, sensitiveness, turbulence, anxiety, emotion, fury, storm, vehemence, care, excitement, passion, susceptibility, violence, distress
apiece distributively, each, individually, separately, severally accumulatively, confusedly, indiscriminately, together, unitedly, collectively, en masse, synthetically
apology acknowledgment, defense, excuse, plea, confession, exculpation, justification, vindication accusation, charge, condemnation, injury, offense, censure, complaint, imputation, insult, wrong
apparent likely, presumable, probable, seeming doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable, unlikely
appear have the appearance or semblance, look, seem be, be certain real or true, be the fact, exist
appendage accessory, addition, appurtenance, concomitant, accompaniment, adjunct, attachment, extension, addendum, appendix, auxiliary, supplement main body, original, total, whole
appetite appetency, impulse, lust, propensity, craving, inclination, passion, relish, desire, liking, proclivity, thirst, disposition, longing, proneness, zest antipathy, detestation, dislike, distaste, indifference, repugnance, aversion, disgust, disrelish, hatred, loathing, repulsion
apportion allot, appropriate, deal, distribute, grant, appoint, assign, dispense, divide, share cling to, consolidate, gather together, receive, collect, divide arbitrarily, keep together, retain
approximation approach, likeness, neighborhood, resemblance, contiguity, nearness, propinquity, similarity difference, distance, error, remoteness, unlikeness, variation
arms accouterments, armor, harness, mail, weapons
army armament, forces, military, soldiers, array, host, multitude, soldiery, force, legions, phalanx, troops
arraign accuse, charge, impeach, prosecute, censure, cite, indict, summon acquit, discharge, exonerate, overlook, release, condone, excuse, forgive, pardon, set free
array army, collection, line of battle, parade, arrangement, disposition, order, show, battle array, exhibition, order of battle, sight
arrest apprehend, detain, restrain, stop, capture, hold, secure, take into custody, catch, make prisoner, seize, take prisoner discharge, dismiss, free, liberate, release, set free
artifice art, craft, finesse, invention, stratagem, blind, cunning, fraud, machination, subterfuge, cheat, device, guile, maneuver, trick, contrivance, dodge, imposture, ruse, wile artlessness, fairness, guilelessness, ingenuousness, openness, sincerity, candor, frankness, honesty, innocence, simplicity, truth
artist artificer, artisan, mechanic, operative, workman
ask beg, crave, entreat, petition, request, solicit, beseech, demand, implore, pray, require, supplicate claim, command, deny, enforce, exact, extort, insist, refuse, reject
associate accomplice, coadjutor, comrade, fellow, mate, ally, colleague, confederate, friend, partner, chum, companion, consort, helpmate, peer antagonist, enemy, foe, hinderer, opponent, opposer, rival, stranger
association alliance, confederacy, familiarity, lodge, club, confederation, federation, participation, community, conjunction, fellowship, partnership, companionship, connection, fraternity, society, company, corporation, friendship, union disintegration, independence, isolation, separation, solitude
assume accept, arrogate, postulate, put on, affect, claim, presume, take, appropriate, feign, pretend, usurp
assurance arrogance, boldness, impudence, self-confidence, assertion, confidence, presumption, self-reliance, assumption, effrontery, self-assertion, trust bashfulness, consternation, distrust, hesitancy, shyness, confusion, dismay, doubt, misgiving, timidity
astute acute, discerning, penetrating, sharp, clear-sighted, discriminating, penetrative, shrewd, crafty, keen, perspicacious, subtile, cunning, knowing, sagacious, subtle blind, idiotic, shallow, stolid, undiscerning, dull, imbecile, short-sighted, stupid, unintelligent
attachment adherence, devotion, friendship, regard, adhesion, esteem, inclination, tenderness, affection, estimation, love, union alienation, aversion, distance, estrangement, repugnance, animosity, coolness, divorce, indifference, separation, antipathy, dislike, enmity, opposition, severance
attack assail, beset, combat, invade, assault, besiege, encounter, set upon, beleaguer, charge, fall upon, storm aid, cover, protect, shelter, support, uphold, befriend, defend, resist, shield, sustain, withstand
attack aggression, incursion, invasion, onslaught, assault, infringement, onset, trespass, encroachment, intrusion defense, repulsion, resistance, retreat, submission, surrender
attain accomplish, arrive at, gain, master, reach, achieve, compass, get, obtain, secure, acquire, earn, grasp, procure, win abandon, fail, forfeit, give up, let go, lose, miss
attitude pose, position, posture
attribute ascribe, associate, connect, impute, refer, assign, charge deny, disconnect, dissociate, separate, sever, sunder
attribute property, quality being, essence, nature, substance
augur betoken, divine, foretell, predict, prognosticate, bode, forebode, portend, presage, prophesy assure, demonstrate, establish, make sure, settle, calculate, determine, insure, prove, warrant
authentic accepted, certain, original, sure, accredited, current, real, true, authoritative, genuine, received, trustworthy, authorized, legitimate, reliable, veritable apocryphal, counterfeit, exploded, false, spurious, baseless, disputed, fabulous, fictitious, unauthorized
auxiliary accessory, ally, coadjutor, helper, promoter, aid, assistant, confederate, mercenary, subordinate antagonist, hinderer, opponent, opposer
avaricious close, greedy, niggardly, penurious, sordid, covetous, miserly, parsimonious, rapacious, stingy bountiful, free, generous, liberal, munificent, prodigal, wasteful
avenge punish, retaliate, revenge, vindicate, visit
avow knowledge, aver, confess, own, profess, testify, admit, avouch, declare, proclaim, protest, witness contradict, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, ignore, repudiate
awful alarming, direful, frightful, majestic, solemn, appalling, dread, grand, noble, stately, august, dreadful, horrible, portentous, terrible, dire, fearful, imposing, shocking, terrific base, contemptible, inferior, paltry, beggarly, despicable, lowly, undignified, commonplace, humble, mean, vulgar
awkward boorish, clumsy, rough, unhandy, bungling, gawky, uncouth, unskilful, clownish, maladroit, ungainly adroit, clever, dexterous, handy, skilful
axiom absurdity, contradiction, demonstration, nonsense, paradox, sophism
babble blab, cackle, gabble, murmur, prattle, blurt, chat, gossip, palaver, tattle, blurt out, chatter, jabber, prate, twaddle
banish ban, dismiss, evict, expatriate, ostracize, discharge, drive out, exile, expel, oust, dislodge, eject
bank beach, bound, brink, edge, margin, shore, border, brim, coast, marge, rim, strand
banter badinage, derision, jeering, raillery, sarcasm, chaff, irony, mockery, ridicule, satire
barbarous atrocious, brutal, merciless, uncivilized, barbarian, cruel, rude, uncouth, barbaric, inhuman, savage, untamed civilized, cultured, elegant, humane, polite, tender, courtly, delicate, graceful, nice, refined, urbane
barrier bar, bulwark, obstruction, rampart, barricade, hindrance, parapet, restraint, breastwork, obstacle, prohibition, restriction admittance, opening, road, transit, entrance, passage, thoroughfare, way
battle action, combat, encounter, passage of arms, affair, conflict, engagement, skirmish, bout, contest, fight, strife armistice, concord, peace, suspension of hostilities, truce
beat bastinado, chastise, overcome, spank, thrash, batter, conquer, pommel, strike, vanquish, belabor, cudgel, pound, surpass, whip, bruise, defeat, scourge, switch, worst, castigate, flog, smite fail, fall, get the worst of, go down, go under, surrender
beautiful attractive, charming, exquisite, handsome, beauteous, comely, fair, lovely, bewitching, delightful, fine, picturesque, bonny, elegant, graceful, pretty awkward, frightful, grotesque, repulsive, uncouth, clumsy, ghastly, hideous, shocking, ungainly, deformed, grim, horrid, ugly, unlovely, disgusting, grisly, odious, unattractive, unpleasant
because as, for, inasmuch as, since altho, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet
becoming befitting, congruous, fit, meet, seemly, beseeming, decent, fitting, neat, suitable, comely, decorous, graceful, proper, worthy awkward, ill-fitting, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly, ill-becoming, improper, indecorous, unfit, unsuitable
beginning arising, inauguration, origin, source, commencement, inception, outset, spring, fount, initiation, rise, start, fountain, opening
behavior action, breeding, conduct, deportment, manner, bearing, carriage, demeanor, life, manners
bend bias, curve, diverge, mold, submit, twist, bow, deflect, incline, persuade, turn, warp, crook, deviate, influence, stoop, twine, yield
benevolence almsgiving, charity, kind-heartedness, munificence, beneficence, generosity, kindliness, philanthropy, benignity, good-will, kindness, sympathy, bounty, humanity, liberality, unselfishness barbarity, greediness, ill-will, malignity, self-seeking, brutality, harshness, inhumanity, niggardliness, stinginess, churlishness, illiberality, malevolence, selfishness, unkindness
bind compel, fetter, oblige, restrict, shackle, engage, fix, restrain, secure, tie, fasten free, loose, set free, unbind, unfasten, unloose, untie
bitter acerb, acidulous, caustic, pungent, stinging, acetous, acrid, cutting, savage, tart, acid, acrimonious, harsh, sharp, vinegarish, acidulated, biting, irate, sour, virulent dulcet, honeyed, luscious, nectared, saccharine, sweet
bleach blanch, make white, whiten, whitewash blacken, color, darken, dye, soil, stain
blemish blot, defacement, disgrace, injury, spot, blur, defect, dishonor, reproach, stain, brand, deformity, fault, smirch, stigma, crack, dent, flaw, soil, taint, daub, disfigurement, imperfection, speck, tarnish
blow box, concussion, disaster, misfortune, stripe, buffet, cuff, knock, rap, stroke, calamity, cut, lash, shock, thump
bluff abrupt, brusk, impolite, rough, blunt, coarse, inconsiderate, rude, blustering, discourteous, open, uncivil, bold, frank, plain-spoken, unmannerly bland, courteous, genial, polished, polite, refined, reserved, urbane
body ashes, clay, dust, frame, system, carcass, corpse, form, remains, trunk intellect, intelligence, mind, soul, spirit
both twain, two each, either, every, neither, none, no one, not any
boundary barrier, confines, limit, margin, border, edge, line, term, bound, enclosure, marches, termination, bourn, frontier, marge, verge, bourne, landmark center, citadel, estate, inside, interior, land, region, territory
brave adventurous, courageous, fearless, undaunted, bold, daring, gallant, undismayed, chivalric, dauntless, heroic, valiant, chivalrous, doughty, intrepid, venturesome afraid, cringing, fearful, pusillanimous, timid, cowardly, faint-hearted, frightened, shrinking, timorous
break bankrupt, crack, destroy, rive, shatter, split, burst, crush, fracture, rupture, shiver, sunder, cashier, demolish, rend, sever, smash, transgress attach, bind, fasten, join, mend, secure, solder, unite, weld
brutish animal, brutal, ignorant, sensual, swinish, base, brute, imbruted, sottish, unintellectual, beastly, carnal, insensible, stolid, unspiritual, bestial, coarse, lascivious, stupid, vile elevated, exalted, great, intellectual, noble, enlightened, grand, humane, intelligent, refined
burn blaze, char, flame, incinerate, set fire to, brand, consume, flash, kindle, set on fire, cauterize, cremate, ignite, scorch, singe cool, extinguish, put out, smother, stifle, subdue
business affair, commerce, handicraft, trading, art, concern, job, traffic, avocation, craft, occupation, transaction, barter, duty, profession, vocation, calling, employment, trade, work
but and, however, notwithstanding, that, barely, just, only, tho, besides, merely, provided, unless, except, moreover, save, yet, further, nevertheless, still
by by dint of, by means of, through, with
cabal combination, confederacy, crew, gang, conclave, conspiracy, faction, junto
calculate account, consider, enumerate, rate, cast, count, estimate, reckon, compute, deem, number, sum up
call bawl, cry (out), roar, shriek, bellow, ejaculate, scream, vociferate, clamor, exclaim, shout, yell be silent, be still, hark, hearken, hush, list, listen
calm collected, imperturbable, sedate, still, composed, peaceful, self-possessed, tranquil, cool, placid, serene, undisturbed, dispassionate, quiet, smooth, unruffled agitated, excited, frenzied, passionate, ruffled, violent, boisterous, fierce, furious, raging, stormy, wild, disturbed, frantic, heated, roused, turbulent, wrathful
cancel abolish, discharge, nullify, rescind, abrogate, efface, obliterate, revoke, annul, erase, quash, rub off or out, blot out, expunge, remove, scratch out, cross off or out, make void, repeal, vacate approve, enact, establish, perpetuate, reenact, uphold, confirm, enforce, maintain, record, sustain, write
candid aboveboard, honest, open, truthful, artless, impartial, simple, unbiased, fair, ingenuous, sincere, unprejudiced, frank, innocent, straightforward, unreserved, guileless, naive, transparent, unsophisticated adroit, cunning, diplomatic, intriguing, sharp, subtle, artful, deceitful, foxy, knowing, shrewd, tricky, crafty, designing, insincere, maneuvering, sly, wily
caparison accouterments, harness, housings, trappings
capital chief city, metropolis, seat of government
care anxiety, concern, oversight, trouble, attention, direction, perplexity, vigilance, caution, forethought, precaution, wariness, charge, heed, prudence, watchfulness, circumspection, management, solicitude, worry carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, negligence, oversight, remissness, disregard, inattention, neglect, omission, recklessness, slight
career charge, flight, passage, race, course, line of achievement, public life, rush
caress coddle, embrace, fondle, pamper, court, flatter, kiss, pet
caricature burlesque, extravaganza, mimicry, take-off, exaggeration, imitation, parody, travesty
carry bear, convey, move, sustain, transmit, bring, lift, remove, take, transport drop, fall under, give up, let go, shake off, throw down, throw off
catastrophe calamity, denouement, mischance, mishap, cataclysm, disaster, misfortune, sequel benefit, boon, favor, pleasure, prosperity, blessing, comfort, help, privilege, success
catch apprehend, comprehend, grasp, overtake, snatch, capture, discover, grip, secure, take, clasp, ensnare, gripe, seize, take hold of, clutch, entrap, lay hold of (on upon) fail of, give up, lose, release, throw aside, fall short of, let go, miss, restore, throw away
cause actor, causality, designer, occasion, precedent, agent, causation, former, origin, reason, antecedent, condition, fountain, originator, source, author, creator, motive, power, spring consequence, development, end, fruit, outcome, product, creation, effect, event, issue, outgrowth, result
cease abstain, desist, give over, quit, bring to an end, discontinue, intermit, refrain, come to an end, end, leave off, stop, conclude, finish, pause, terminate begin, enter upon, initiate, originate, set going, set on foot, commence, inaugurate, institute, set about, set in operation, start
celebrate commemorate, keep, observe, solemnize contemn, dishonor, forget, neglect, profane, despise, disregard, ignore, overlook, violate
center middle, midst bound, boundary, circumference, perimeter, rim
chagrin confusion, discomposure, humiliation, shame, disappointment, dismay, mortification, vexation delight, exultation, glory, rejoicing, triumph
change alter, exchange, shift, transmute, commute, metamorphose, substitute, turn, convert, modify, transfigure, vary, diversify, qualify, transform, veer abide, continue, hold, persist, retain, bide, endure, keep, remain, stay
change alteration, mutation, renewing, transmutation, conversion, novelty, revolution, variation, diversity, regeneration, transformation, variety, innovation, renewal, transition, vicissitude constancy, fixedness, invariability, steadiness, continuance, fixity, permanence, unchangeableness, firmness, identity, persistence, uniformity
character constitution, genius, personality, reputation, temper, disposition, nature, record, spirit, temperament
characteristic attribute, feature, peculiarity, sign, trace, character, indication, property, singularity, trait, distinction, mark, quality
charming bewitching, delightful, enrapturing, fascinating, captivating, enchanting, entrancing, winning
chasten afflict, chastise, discipline, punish, refine, subdue, castigate, correct, humble, purify, soften, try
cherish cheer, encourage, harbor, nurse, shelter, cling to, entertain, hold dear, nurture, treasure, comfort, foster, nourish, protect, value
choose cull, elect, pick, pick out, prefer, select cast away, decline, dismiss, refuse, repudiate, cast out, disclaim, leave, reject, throw aside
circumlocution diffuseness, prolixity, surplusage, verbiage, periphrasis, redundance, tautology, verbosity, pleonasm, redundancy, tediousness, wordiness brevity, compression, condensation, plainness, succinctness, compactness, conciseness, directness, shortness, terseness
circumstance accompaniment, fact, item, point, concomitant, feature, occurrence, position, detail, incident, particular, situation, event
class association, circle, clique, company, grade, rank, caste, clan, club, coterie, order, set
cleanse brush, dust, purify, scour, sponge, wash, clean, lave, rinse, scrub, sweep, wipe, disinfect, mop befoul, besmirch, contaminate, debase, deprave, soil, stain, taint, besmear, bespatter, corrupt, defile, pollute, spoil, sully, vitiate
clear apparent, intelligible, pellucid, transparent, diaphanous, limpid, perspicuous, unadorned, distinct, lucid, plain, unambiguous, evident, manifest, straightforward, unequivocal, explicit, obvious, translucent, unmistakable ambiguous, dim, foggy, mysterious, opaque, unintelligible, cloudy, dubious, indistinct, obscure, turbid, vague
clever able, capable, happy, keen, sharp, adroit, dexterous, ingenious, knowing, skilful, apt, expert, intellectual, quick, smart, bright, gifted, intelligent, quick-witted, talented awkward, clumsy, foolish, ignorant, slow, thick-headed, bungling, dull, idiotic, senseless, stupid, witless
collision clash, concussion, contact, impact, opposition, clashing, conflict, encounter, meeting, shock agreement, coincidence, concord, conformity, unison, amity, concert, concurrence, harmony, unity
comfortable agreeable, cheery, genial, snug, at ease, commodious, pleasant, well-off, at rest, contented, satisfactory, well-provided, cheerful, convenient, satisfied, well-to-do cheerless, discontented, distressed, forlorn, uncomfortable, disagreeable, dissatisfied, dreary, miserable, wretched
commit assign, confide, consign, entrust, relegate, trust
company assemblage, concourse, convocation, host, assembly, conference, crowd, meeting, collection, congregation, gathering, multitude, conclave, convention, group, throng dispersion, loneliness, privacy, retirement, seclusion, solitude
compel coerce, drive, make, oblige, constrain, force, necessitate
complain croak, growl, grunt, remonstrate, find fault, grumble, murmur, repine applaud, approve, commend, eulogize, laud, praise
complex abstruse, confused, intricate, mixed, complicated, conglomerate, involved, multiform, composite, entangled, manifold, obscure, compound, heterogeneous, mingled, tangled clear, homogeneous, plain, uncombined, uniform, direct, obvious, simple, uncompounded, unraveled
condemn blame, convict, doom, reprove, censure, denounce, reprobate, sentence absolve, applaud, exonerate, pardon, acquit, approve, justify, praise
confess accept, allow, concede, grant, acknowledge, avow, disclose, own, admit, certify, endorse, recognize cloak, deny, disown, hide, screen, conceal, disavow, dissemble, mask, secrete, cover, disguise, dissimulate, repudiate, veil
confirm assure, fix, sanction, substantiate, corroborate, prove, settle, sustain, establish, ratify, strengthen, uphold abrogate, cancel, overthrow, shatter, upset, annul, destroy, shake, unsettle, weaken
congratulate condole with, console
conquer beat, humble, overthrow, subject, checkmate, master, prevail over, subjugate, crush, overcome, put down, surmount, defeat, overmaster, reduce, vanquish, discomfit, overmatch, rout, win, down, overpower, subdue, worst capitulate, fail, fly, lose, retire, submit, surrender, cede, fall, forfeit, resign, retreat, succumb, yield
conscious advised, assured, certain, cognizant, sensible, apprised, aware, certified, informed, sure cold, dead, deaf, ignorant, insensible, unaware, unconscious
consequence consequent, end, issue, outgrowth, sequel, effect, event, outcome, result, upshot
console comfort, condole with, encourage, sympathize with annoy, distress, disturb, grieve, hurt, sadden, trouble, wound
continual ceaseless, incessant, regular, uninterrupted, constant, invariable, unbroken, unremitting, continuous, perpetual, unceasing, unvarying
contract agreement, cartel, engagement, pledge, arrangement, compact, obligation, promise, bargain, covenant, pact, stipulation
contrast compare, differentiate, discriminate, oppose
conversation chat, communion, converse, intercourse, colloquy, confabulation, dialogue, parley, communication, conference, discourse, talk
convert disciple, neophyte, proselyte
convey carry, give, remove, shift, transmit, change, move, sell, transfer, transport cling to, hold, keep, possess, preserve, retain
convoke assemble, call together, convene, muster, call, collect, gather, summon adjourn, disband, dismiss, dissolve, scatter, break up, discharge, disperse, prorogue, separate
criminal abominable, flagitious, immoral, sinful, vile, culpable, guilty, iniquitous, unlawful, wicked, felonious, illegal, nefarious, vicious, wrong innocent, lawful, meritorious, right, just, legal, moral, virtuous
daily nightly, nocturnal
danger hazard, insecurity, jeopardy, peril, risk defense, immunity, protection, safeguard, safety, security, shelter
dark black, dusky, mysterious, sable, somber, dim, gloomy, obscure, shadowy, swart, dismal, murky, opaque, shady, swarthy bright, crystalline, glowing, lucid, shining, brilliant, dazzling, illumined, luminous, transparent, clear, gleaming, light, radiant, white
decay corrupt, decompose, molder, putrefy, rot, spoil
deception craft, dissimulation, finesse, lie, cunning, double-dealing, fraud, lying, deceit, duplicity, guile, prevarication, deceitfulness, fabrication, hypocrisy, trickery, delusion, falsehood, imposition, untruth candor, frankness, honesty, simplicity, truth, fair dealing, guilelessness, openness, sincerity, veracity
defense apology, guard, rampart, shelter, bulwark, justification, resistance, shield, fortress, protection, safeguard, vindication abandonment, betrayal, capitulation, desertion, flight, surrender
defile befoul, corrupt, pollute, spoil, sully, tarnish, contaminate, infect, soil, stain, taint, vitiate clean, cleanse, disinfect, hallow, purify, sanctify, wash
definition comment, description, exposition, rendering, commentary, explanation, interpretation, translation
delegate deputy, legate, proxy, representative, substitute
deliberate confer, consult, meditate, reflect, consider, debate, ponder, weigh
delicious dainty, delightful, exquisite, luscious, savory acrid, bitter, loathsome, nauseous, repulsive, unpalatable, unsavory
delightful acceptable, delicious, pleasant, refreshing, agreeable, grateful, pleasing, satisfying, congenial, gratifying, pleasurable, welcome depressing, distressing, horrible, miserable, painful, woful, disappointing, hateful, melancholy, mournful, saddening, wretched
delusion error, fallacy, hallucination, illusion, phantasm actuality, certainty, fact, reality, truth, verity
demolish destroy, overthrow, overturn, raze, ruin build, construct, create, make, repair, restore
demonstration certainty, consequence, evidence, inference, conclusion, deduction, induction, proof
design aim, final cause, object, proposal, device, intent, plan, purpose, end, intention, project, scheme
desire appetency, concupiscence, hankering, proclivity, appetite, coveting, inclination, propensity, aspiration, craving, longing, wish
despair desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness anticipation, cheer, courage, encouragement, expectation, hopefulness, assurance, confidence, elation, expectancy, hope, trust
dexterity adroitness, aptitude, cleverness, expertness, readiness, skill
diction expression, phrase, style, vocabulary, language, phraseology, verbiage, wording
die cease, decline, expire, perish, decease, depart, fade, wither be born, come into being, flourish, rise again, begin, come to life, grow, rise from the dead, be immortal, exist, live, survive
difference contrariety, discrimination, distinction, inequality, contrast, disparity, divergence, unlikeness, disagreement, dissimilarity, diversity, variation, discrepancy, dissimilitude, inconsistency, variety agreement, harmony, likeness, sameness, uniformity, consonance, identity, resemblance, similarity, unity
difficult arduous, hard, onerous, toilsome, exhausting, laborious, severe, trying easy, facile, light, pleasant, slight, trifling, trivial
direction aim, bearing, course, inclination, tendency, way
discern behold, discriminate, observe, recognize, descry, distinguish, perceive, see
discover ascertain, detect, disclose, ferret out, find out, descry, discern, expose, find, invent
disease affection, disorder, indisposition, sickness, ailment, distemper, infirmity, unhealthiness, complaint, illness, malady, unsoundness health, robustness, soundness, strength, sturdiness, vigor
disparage belittle, depreciate, discredit, underestimate, carp at, derogate from, dishonor, underrate, decry, detract from, lower, undervalue
displace confuse, derange, disturb, mislay, remove, crowd out, disarrange, jumble, misplace, unsettle adjust, assort, dispose, order, put in order, set in order, array, classify, group, place, put in place, sort
do accomplish, carry out, discharge, perform, achieve, carry through, effect, perpetrate, actualize, commit, execute, realize, bring about, complete, finish, transact, bring to pass, consummate, fulfil, work out baffle, defeat, fail, mar, miss, ruin, come short, destroy, frustrate, miscarry, neglect, spoil
docile amenable, manageable, pliant, teachable, compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable, gentle, pliable, tame, yielding determined, firm, intractable, opinionated, self-willed, wilful, dogged, inflexible, obstinate, resolute, stubborn, unyielding
doctrine article of belief, belief, precept, teaching, article of faith, dogma, principle, tenet
dogmatic arrogant, doctrinal, magisterial, positive, authoritative, domineering, opinionated, self-opinionated, dictatorial, imperious, overbearing, systematic
doubt distrust, mistrust, surmise, suspect believe, confide in, depend on, depend upon, rely on, rely upon, trust
doubt disbelief, incredulity, perplexity, suspense, distrust, indecision, question, suspicion, hesitancy, irresolution, scruple, unbelief, hesitation, misgiving, skepticism, uncertainty assurance, certainty, conviction, determination, resolution, belief, confidence, decision, persuasion, resolve
draw allure, drag, haul, induce, lure, tow, attract, entice, incline, lead, pull, tug alienate, estrange, rebuff, reject, repel, repulse
dream day-dream, fantasy, reverie, trance, fancy, hallucination, romance, vision certainty, fact, reality, realization, substance, verity
dress apparel, clothes, garb, habit, uniform, array, clothing, garments, raiment, vestments, attire, costume, habiliments, robes, vesture bareness, disarray, dishabille, exposure, nakedness, nudity, undress
drive compel, propel, repel, resist, thrust, impel, push, repulse, ride, urge on
duplicate copy, facsimile, likeness, reproduction, counterpart, imitation, replica, transcript archetype, model, original, pattern, prototype
duty accountability, function, office, right, business, obligation, responsibility, righteousness
eager animated, desirous, glowing, importunate, longing, anxious, earnest, hot, intense, vehement, ardent, enthusiastic, impatient, intent, yearning, burning, fervent, impetuous, keen, zealous apathetic, cool, indifferent, regardless, unconcerned, calm, dispassionate, negligent, stolid, uninterested, careless, frigid, phlegmatic, stony, unmindful, cold, heedless, purposeless, stupid, unmoved
ease easiness, expertness, facility, knack, readiness annoyance, constraint, discomfort, irritation, trouble, vexation, awkwardness, difficulty, disquiet, perplexity, uneasiness, worry
education breeding, discipline, learning, study, cultivation, information, nurture, teaching, culture, instruction, reading, training, development, knowledge, schooling, tuition ignorance, illiteracy
effrontery assurance, boldness, hardihood, insolence, audacity, brass, impudence, shamelessness bashfulness, diffidence, sensitiveness, shyness, coyness, modesty, shrinking, timidity
egotism conceit, self-assertion, self-confidence, self-esteem, egoism, self-conceit, self-consciousness, vanity bashfulness, diffidence, modesty, self-forgetfulness, unobtrusiveness, deference, humility, self-distrust, shyness, unostentatiousness
emblem attribute, figure, image, sign, symbol, token, type
emigrate immigrate, migrate
employ call, engage, engross, hire, make use of, use, use up
end break off, close, conclude, expire, quit, terminate, cease, complete, desist, finish, stop, wind up
end accomplishment, effect, limit, achievement, expiration, outcome, bound, extent, period, boundary, extremity, point, cessation, finale, purpose, close, finis, result, completion, finish, termination, conclusion, fulfilment, terminus, consequence, goal, tip, consummation, intent, utmost, design, issue, uttermost
endeavor attempt, essay, strive, try, undertake abandon, give up, omit, throw away, dismiss, let go, overlook, throw over, drop, neglect, pass by, throw up
endeavor attempt, effort, essay, exertion, struggle, trial
endure abide, bear, brook, submit to, sustain, afford, bear up under, permit, suffer, tolerate, allow, bear with, put up with, support, undergo break, despair, fail, fall, give out, sink, surrender, break down, droop, faint, falter, give up, succumb, yield
enemy adversary, antagonist, competitor, foe, opponent, rival abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally, friend, helper, supporter
enmity acrimony, bitterness, ill will, malignity, animosity, hatred, malevolence, rancor, antagonism, hostility, malice, spite agreement, amity, friendship, kindliness, regard, alliance, concord, harmony, kindness, sympathy
entertain amuse, cheer, disport, enliven, interest, please, beguile, delight, divert, gratify, occupy, recreate annoy, bore, busy, disquiet, distract, disturb, tire, weary
entertainment amusement, diversion, fun, pleasure, cheer, enjoyment, merriment, recreation, delight, frolic, pastime, sport ennui, fatigue, labor, lassitude, toil, weariness, work
enthusiasm ardor, excitement, frenzy, transport, devotion, extravagance, inspiration, vehemence, eagerness, fanaticism, intensity, warmth, earnestness, fervency, passion, zeal, ecstasy, fervor, rapture calculation, caution, deadness, indifference, policy, timidity, calmness, coldness, dulness, lukewarmness, prudence, wariness
entrance access, approach, gate, introduction, accession, door, gateway, opening, adit, doorway, ingress, penetration, admission, entrée, inlet, portal, admittance, entry departure, ejection, exit, refusal, withdrawal, egress, exclusion, expulsion, rejection
envious jealous, suspicious contented, friendly, kindly, satisfied, trustful, well-disposed
equivocal ambiguous, enigmatical, indistinct, questionable, doubtful, indefinite, obscure, suspicious, dubious, indeterminate, perplexing, uncertain, enigmatic certain, evident, lucid, perspicuous, unequivocal, clear, indisputable, manifest, plain, unquestionable, distinct, indubitable, obvious, unambiguous, unquestioned
esteem appreciate, consider, estimate, prize, think, calculate, deem, hold, regard, value
esteem estimate, estimation, favor, regard, respect abhorrence, aversion, dislike, loathing, antipathy, contempt, hatred, repugnance
eternal deathless, fadeless, never-failing, undying, endless, immortal, perennial, unending, eonian, imperishable, perpetual, unfading, everlasting, interminable, timeless, unfailing, ever-living, never-ending, unceasing, without end
event case, contingency, fortune, outcome, chance, end, incident, possibility, circumstance, episode, issue, result, consequence, fact, occurrence, sequel
every all, any, both, each, either
evident apparent, glaring, overt, tangible, clear, indubitable, palpable, transparent, conspicuous, manifest, patent, unmistakable, discernible, obvious, perceptible, visible, distinct, open, plain concealed, impalpable, latent, secret, unknown, covert, impenetrable, obscure, undiscovered, unseen, dark, imperceptible, occult, unimagined, unthought-of, hidden, invisible
example archetype, ideal, prototype, type, ensample, model, sample, warning, exemplar, pattern, specimen, exemplification, precedent, standard
excess dissipation, lavishness, redundance, surplus, exorbitance, overplus, redundancy, waste, extravagance, prodigality, superabundance, wastefulness, intemperance, profusion, superfluity dearth, destitution, frugality, lack, scantiness, defect, economy, inadequacy, need, shortcoming, deficiency, failure, insufficiency, poverty, want
execute administer, carry out, do, enforce, perform
exercise act, application, exertion, performance, action, drill, occupation, practise, activity, employment, operation, use idleness, inaction, inactivity, relaxation, rest
expense cost, expenditure, outgo, outlay gain, proceeds, profit, receipt, return, income, product, profits, receipts, returns
explicit ambiguous, implicit, indefinite, uncertain, doubtful, implied, indeterminate, vague
extemporaneous extemporary, impromptu, offhand, extempore, improvised, unpremeditated elaborated, premeditated, prepared, read, recited, studied, written
exterminate annihilate, eradicate, overthrow, uproot, banish, expel, remove, wipe out, destroy, extirpate, root out augment, breed, cherish, develop, increase, populate, replenish, beget, build up, colonize, foster, plant, propagate, settle
faint dim, fatigued, irresolute, weak, exhausted, feeble, languid, wearied, faded, half-hearted, listless, worn, faint-hearted, ill-defined, purposeless, worn down, faltering, indistinct, timid, worn out bright, clear, daring, fresh, resolute, sturdy, brilliant, conspicuous, energetic, hearty, strong, vigorous
faith assent, confidence, credit, opinion, assurance, conviction, creed, reliance, belief, credence, doctrine, trust denial, dissent, doubt, infidelity, rejection, suspicion, disbelief, distrust, incredulity, misgiving, skepticism, unbelief
faithful devoted, incorruptible, stanch, true, trusty, firm, loyal, sure, trustworthy, unwavering capricious, false, unfaithful, untrustworthy, faithless, fickle, untrue, wavering
fame celebrity, eminence, honor, notoriety, reputation, credit, glory, laurels, renown, repute, distinction contempt, discredit, dishonor, humiliation, infamy, obscurity, contumely, disgrace, disrepute, ignominy, oblivion, shame
fanaticism bigotry, credulity, intolerance, superstition cynicism, free-thinking, indifference, latitudinarianism
fanciful chimerical, fantastic, grotesque, imaginative, visionary accurate, commonplace, prosaic, regular, sound, calculable, literal, real, sensible, sure, calculated, ordinary, reasonable, solid, true
fancy belief, desire, imagination, predilection, caprice, humor, inclination, supposition, conceit, idea, liking, vagary, conception, image, mood, whim actuality, certainty, fact, reality, truth, verity
farewell adieu, good-by, parting salutation, valedictory, congé, leave-taking, valediction
fear affright, dismay, horror, timidity, apprehension, disquietude, misgiving, trembling, awe, dread, panic, tremor, consternation, fright, terror, trepidation
feminine effeminate, female, womanish, womanly
fetter bondage, custody, gyves, irons, bonds, durance, handcuffs, manacles, chains, duress, imprisonment, shackles
feud affray, brawl, contest, dissension, hostility, animosity, broil, controversy, enmity, quarrel, bitterness, contention, dispute, fray, strife
fiction allegory, fabrication, invention, myth, romance, apologue, falsehood, legend, novel, story, fable, figment certainty, fact, history, literalness, reality, truth, verity
fierce ferocious, furious, raging, uncultivated, violent, fiery, impetuous, savage, untrained, wild affectionate, gentle, kind, patient, submissive, tame, docile, harmless, mild, peaceful, sweet, tender
financial fiscal, monetary, pecuniary
fine beautiful, excellent, polished, small, clarified, exquisite, pure, smooth, clear, gauzy, refined, splendid, comminuted, handsome, sensitive, subtile, dainty, keen, sharp, subtle, delicate, minute, slender, tenuous, elegant, nice, slight, thin big, clumsy, great, huge, large, stout, blunt, coarse, heavy, immense, rude, thick
fire blaze, burning, combustion, conflagration, flame
flock bevy, covey, group, herd, lot, set, brood, drove, hatch, litter, pack, swarm
fluctuate hesitate, swerve, vacillate, veer, oscillate, undulate, vary, waver abide, adhere, hold fast, persist, stand fast, stay, stick
fluid gas, liquid
follow accompany, come after, go after, obey, pursue, attend, copy, heed, observe, result, chase, ensue, imitate, practise, succeed
food aliment, feed, nourishment, pabulum, sustenance, diet, fodder, nutriment, provender, viands, fare, forage, nutrition, regimen, victuals
formidable dangerous, redoubted, terrible, tremendous contemptible, despicable, feeble, harmless, helpless, powerless, weak
fortification castle, citadel, fastness, fort, fortress, stronghold
fortitude courage, endurance, heroism, resolution
fortunate favored, lucky, prospered, prosperous, successful, happy broken, fallen, miserable, unhappy, woful, crushed, ill-starred, unfortunate, unlucky, wretched
fraud artifice, deceit, duplicity, swindle, treason, cheat, deception, imposition, swindling, trick, cheating, dishonesty, imposture, treachery fairness, good faith, honesty, integrity, truth, uprightness
friendly accessible, companionable, genial, neighborly, affable, complaisant, hearty, sociable, affectionate, cordial, kind, social, amicable, favorable, kindly, tender, brotherly, fond, loving, well-disposed adverse, bellicose, contentious, estranged, ill-disposed, unfriendly, alienated, belligerent, disaffected, frigid, indifferent, unkind, antagonistic, cold, distant, hostile, inimical, warlike
friendship affection, comity, esteem, good will, amity, consideration, favor, love, attachment, devotion, friendliness, regard
frighten affright, appal, cow, dismay, scare, alarm, browbeat, daunt, intimidate, terrify
frugality economy, parsimony, saving, sparing, miserliness, providence, scrimping, thrift, parsimoniousness, prudence abundance, bounty, liberality, opulence, waste, affluence, extravagance, luxury, riches, wealth
garrulous chattering, loquacious, talkative, verbose laconic, reserved, reticent, silent, speechless, taciturn
general common, familiar, ordinary, universal, commonplace, frequent, popular, usual, customary, habitual, prevalent, everyday, normal, public exceptional, infrequent, rare, singular, uncommon, unknown, unusual
generous bountiful, free, liberal, noble, chivalrous, free-handed, magnanimous, open-handed, disinterested, free-hearted, munificent, open-hearted avaricious, covetous, ignoble, mean, niggardly, penurious, rapacious, close, greedy, illiberal, miserly, parsimonious, petty, stingy
genius talent, talents dulness, folly, imbecility, obtuseness, senselessness, stupidity
get achieve, attain, gain, procure, secure, acquire, earn, obtain, receive, win
gift benefaction, boon, bribe, grant, largess, bequest, bounty, donation, gratuity, present compensation, earnings, guerdon, penalty, remuneration wages
give bestow, communicate, deliver, grant, supply, cede, confer, furnish, impart
govern command, curb, influence, mold, reign over, rule, control, direct, manage, reign, restrain, sway be in subjection, be subject, comply, obey, submit, yield
grief affliction, melancholy, regret, sorrow, trouble, distress, mourning, sadness, tribulation, wo
habit custom, habitude, routine, system, use, fashion, practise, rule, usage, wont
happen bechance, chance, fall out, supervene, befall, come to pass, occur, take place, betide, fall
happiness blessedness, delight, gladness, pleasure, bliss, ecstasy, gratification, rapture, cheer, enjoyment, joy, rejoicing, comfort, felicity, merriment, satisfaction, contentment, gaiety, mirth, triumph
happy blessed, cheering, gay, lucky, rejoiced, blissful, cheery, glad, merry, rejoicing, blithe, delighted, jocund, mirthful, smiling, blithesome, delightful, jolly, pleased, sprightly, bright, dexterous, joyful, prosperous, successful, buoyant, felicitous, joyous, rapturous, sunny, cheerful, fortunate
harmony accord, concurrence, consistency, uniformity, accordance, conformity, consonance, union, agreement, congruity, symmetry, unison, amity, consent, unanimity, unity, concord antagonism, contest, discord, hostility, schism, battle, controversy, disproportion, incongruity, separation, conflict, difference, dissension, inconsistency, variance, contention, disagreement, disunion, opposition, warfare
harvest crop, harvest-home, ingathering, result, fruit, harvesting, proceeds, return, growth, harvest-tide, produce, yield, harvest-feast, harvest-time, product, harvest-festival, increase, reaping
hatred abhorrence, detestation, hostility, rancor, anger, dislike, ill will, repugnance, animosity, enmity, malevolence, resentment, antipathy, grudge, malice, revenge, aversion, hate, malignity, spite
have be in possession of, hold, occupy, own, possess, be possessed of
hazard accident, chance, danger, jeopardy, risk, casualty, contingency, fortuity, peril, venture assurance, necessity, protection, safety, surety, certainty, plan, safeguard, security
healthy hale, hygienic, sanitary, vigorous, healthful, salubrious, sound, well, hearty, salutary, strong, wholesome delicate, failing, ill, unsound, worn, diseased, fainting, sick, wasted, worn down, emaciated, fragile, unhealthy, weak, worn out, exhausted, frail
help abet, befriend, foster, succor, uphold, aid, cooperate, second, support, assist, encourage, stand by, sustain counteract, discourage, oppose, resist, thwart, withstand
heretic dissenter, heresiarch, non-conformist, schismatic
heterogeneous confused, mingled, unhomogeneous, conglomerate, miscellaneous, unlike, discordant, mixed, variant, dissimilar, non-homogeneous, various alike, homogeneous, identical, like, pure, same, similar, uniform
hide bury, cover, entomb, overwhelm, suppress, cloak, disguise, inter, screen, veil, conceal, dissemble, mask, secrete admit, disclose, exhume, manifest, show, advertise, discover, expose, promulgate, tell, avow, disinter, lay bare, publish, uncover, betray, divulge, lay open, raise, unmask, confess, exhibit, make known reveal, unveil
high elevated, exalted, noble, steep, towering, eminent, lofty, proud, tall, uplifted base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted
hinder baffle, clog, foil, obstruct, retard, balk, counteract, frustrate, oppose, stay, bar, delay, hamper, prevent, stop, block, embarrass, impede, resist, thwart, check, encumber, interrupt
history account, biography, muniment, record, annals, chronicle, narration, register, archives, memoir, narrative, story, autobiography, memorial, recital
holy blessed, devoted, hallowed, saintly, consecrated, divine, sacred, set apart abominable, cursed, polluted, unconsecrated, unholy, wicked, common, impure, secular, unhallowed, unsanctified, worldly
home abode, dwelling, habitation, hearthstone, ingleside, domicil, fireside, hearth, house, residence
honest candid, frank, ingenuous, true, equitable, genuine, just, trustworthy, fair, good, sincere, trusty, faithful, honorable, straightforward, upright deceitful, faithless, hypocritical, perfidious, unfaithful, dishonest, false, lying, traitorous, unscrupulous, disingenuous, fraudulent, mendacious, treacherous, untrue
horizontal even, flat, level, plain, plane broken, inclined, rolling, rugged, sloping, hilly, irregular, rough, slanting, uneven
humane benevolent, compassionate, human, pitying, benignant, forgiving, kind, sympathetic, charitable, gentle, kind-hearted, tender, clement, gracious, merciful, tender-hearted
hunt chase, hunting, inquisition, pursuit, search
hypocrisy affectation, formalism, pretense, sanctimony, cant, pharisaism, sanctimoniousness, sham, dissimulation, pietism candor, genuineness, ingenuousness, sincerity, truth, frankness, honesty, openness, transparency, truthfulness
hypocrite cheat, deceiver, dissembler, impostor, pretender
hypothesis conjecture, scheme, supposition, system, guess, speculation, surmise, theory certainty, demonstration, discovery, evidence, fact, proof
idea apprehension, design, impression, plan, archetype, fancy, judgment, purpose, belief, fantasy, model, sentiment, conceit, ideal, notion, supposition, concept, image, opinion, theory, conception, imagination, pattern, thought actuality, fact, reality, substance
ideal archetype, model, pattern, prototype, standard, idea, original accomplishment, action, doing, fact, practise, achievement, attainment, embodiment, incarnation, reality, act, development, execution, performance, realization
idiocy fatuity, foolishness, incapacity, stupidity, folly, imbecility, senselessness acuteness, brilliancy, common sense, sagacity, soundness, astuteness, capacity, intelligence, sense, wisdom
idle inactive, inert, slothful, trifling, unoccupied, indolent, lazy, sluggish, unemployed, vacant active, busy, diligent, employed, industrious, occupied, working
ignorant ill-informed, unenlightened, unlearned, untaught, illiterate, uninformed, unlettered, untutored, uneducated, uninstructed, unskilled educated, instructed, learned, sage, skilled, trained, well-informed, wise
imagination fancy, fantasy, phantasy
immediately at once, instanter, presently, straightway, directly, instantly, right away, this instant, forthwith, now, right off, without delay after a while, by and by, hereafter, in the future, some time
immerse bury, dip, douse, duck, immerge, plunge, sink, submerge
imminent impending, threatening chimerical, contingent, doubtful, improbable, problematical, unexpected, unlikely
impediment bar, clog, encumbrance, obstacle, barrier, difficulty, hindrance, obstruction advantage, aid, assistance, benefit, help, relief, succor
impudence assurance, impertinence, intrusiveness, presumption, boldness, incivility, officiousness, rudeness, effrontery, insolence, pertness, sauciness, forwardness bashfulness, diffidence, lowliness, modesty, coyness, humility, meekness, submissiveness
incongruous absurd, ill-matched, inharmonious, conflicting, inapposite, irreconcilable, contradictory, inappropriate, mismatched, contrary, incommensurable, mismated, discordant, incompatible, repugnant, discrepant, inconsistent, unsuitable accordant, agreeing, compatible, consistent, harmonious, suitable
induction deduction, inference
industrious active, busy, employed, occupied, assiduous, diligent, engaged, sedulous
industry application, diligence, labor, persistence, assiduity, effort, pains, sedulousness, attention, exertion, patience, constancy, intentness, perseverance changeableness, idleness, inconstancy, neglect, remissness, fickleness, inattention, indolence, negligence, sloth
infinite absolute, illimitable, limitless, unconditioned, boundless, immeasurable, measureless, unfathomable, countless, innumerable, numberless, unlimited, eternal, interminable, unbounded, unmeasured bounded, finite, measurable, restricted, small, brief, limited, moderate, shallow, transient, circumscribed, little, narrow, short, transitory, evanescent
influence actuate, draw, impel, induce, move, stir, compel, drive, incite, instigate, persuade, sway, dispose, excite, incline, lead, prompt, urge deter, dissuade, impede, prevent, restrain, retard, discourage, hinder, inhibit
inherent congenital, indispensable, innate, native, essential, indwelling, inseparable, natural, immanent, infixed, internal, subjective, inborn, ingrained, intrinsic, inbred, inhering, inwrought accidental, extrinsic, outward, superficial, supplemental, casual, fortuitous, subsidiary, superfluous, transient, external, incidental, superadded, superimposed, unconnected
injury blemish, disadvantage, hurt, loss, prejudice, damage, evil, impairment, mischief, wrong, detriment, harm, injustice, outrage advantage, benefit, boon, improvement, service, amelioration, blessing, help, remedy, utility
injustice grievance, injury, unfairness, unrighteousness, wrong, iniquity equity, faithfulness, impartiality, lawfulness, righteousness, fairness, honesty, integrity, rectitude, uprightness, fair play, honor, justice, right
innocent blameless, guiltless, inoffensive, spotless, clean, harmless, pure, stainless, clear, immaculate, right, upright, faultless, innocuous, righteous, virtuous, guileless, innoxious, sinless
inquisitive curious, meddlesome, peeping, scrutinizing, inquiring, meddling, prying, searching, intrusive apathetic, heedless, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested, careless, inattentive
insanity aberration, delirium, frenzy, madness, alienation, dementia, hallucination, mania, craziness, derangement, lunacy, monomania clearness, good sense, lucidity, rationality, sanity
interpose arbitrate, intercept, intermeddle, meddle, intercede, interfere, interrupt, mediate avoid, keep aloof, keep out, retire, stand back, hold aloof, keep away, let alone, stand aside, stand off, hold off, keep clear, let be, stand away, withdraw
involve complicate, embroil, implicate, include, embarrass, entangle, imply, overwhelm disconnect, disentangle, distinguish, explicate, extricate, remove, separate
journey excursion, pilgrimage, transit, trip, expedition, tour, travel, voyage
judge arbiter, arbitrator, justice, referee, umpire
justice equity, impartiality, legality, rightfulness, fairness, integrity, rectitude, truth, fair play, justness, right, uprightness, faithfulness, law, righteousness, virtue, honor, lawfulness dishonesty, inequity, partiality, unlawfulness, untruth, favoritism, injustice, unfairness, unreasonableness, wrong
keep carry, defend, hold, preserve, retain, carry on, detain, maintain, protect, support, celebrate, fulfil, obey, refrain, sustain, conduct, guard, observe, restrain, withhold
kill assassinate, despatch, massacre, put to death, slay, butcher, execute, murder, slaughter
kin affinity, blood, descent, kind, race, alliance, consanguinity, family, kindred, relationship, birth
knowledge acquaintance, erudition, learning, recognition, apprehension, experience, light, scholarship, cognition, information, lore, science, cognizance, intelligence, perception, wisdom, comprehension, intuition ignorance, inexperience, misconception, rudeness, illiteracy, misapprehension, misunderstanding, unfamiliarity
language barbarism, expression, patois, vernacular, dialect, idiom, speech, vocabulary, diction, mother tongue, tongue
large abundant, coarse, gigantic, long, ample, colossal, grand, massive, big, commodious, great, spacious, broad, considerable, huge, vast, bulky, enormous, immense, wide, capacious, extensive brief, infinitesimal, little, minute, petty, slender, tiny, diminutive, insignificant, mean, narrow, scanty, slight, trifling, inconsiderable, limited, microscopic, paltry, short, small, trivial
law canon, economy, legislation, principle, code, edict, mandate, regulation, command, enactment, order, rule, commandment, formula, ordinance, statute, decree, jurisprudence, polity
liberty emancipation, freedom, independence, license captivity, imprisonment, oppression, slavery, compulsion, necessity, serfdom, superstition, constraint, obligation, servitude, thraldom
light blaze, gleam, glow, shimmer, flame, gleaming, illumination, shine, flare, glimmer, incandescence, shining, flash, glistening, luster, sparkle, flicker, glistering, scintillation, twinkle, glare, glitter, sheen, twinkling blackness, darkness, dusk, gloominess, shade, dark, dimness, gloom, obscurity, shadow
likely apt, conceivable, liable, probable, credible, conjectural, presumable, reasonable doubtful, improbable, questionable, unreasonable, dubious, incredible, unlikely
listen attend, hark, harken, hear, heed, list be deaf to, ignore, neglect, scorn, slight
literature belles-lettres, literary productions, publications, books, literary works, writings
load burden, charge, encumbrance, incubus, pack, cargo, clog, freight, lading, weight
lock bar, catch, fastening, hook, bolt, clasp, hasp, latch
look behold, discern, inspect, see, view, contemplate, gaze, regard, stare, watch, descry, glance, scan, survey
love affection, charity, friendship, regard, attachment, devotion, liking, tenderness, attraction, fondness
make become, constrain, fabricate, manufacture, bring about, construct, fashion, occasion, bring into being, create, force, perform, bring to pass, do, frame, reach, cause, effect, get, render, compel, establish, make out, require, compose, execute, make up, shape, constitute
marriage conjugal union, espousals, nuptials, spousals, wedding, espousal, matrimony, spousal, union, wedlock bachelorhood, celibacy, divorce, maidenhood, virginity, widowhood
masculine male, manful, manlike, manly, mannish, virile
massacre butchery, carnage, havoc, slaughter
meddlesome impertinent, intrusive, meddling, obtrusive, officious modest, reserved, retiring, shy, unassuming, unobtrusive
melody harmony, music, symphony, unison
memory recollection, reminiscence, retrospect, retrospection, remembrance forgetfulness, oblivion, obliviousness, oversight, unconsciousness
mercy benevolence, favor, kindness, mildness, benignity, forbearance, lenience, pardon, blessing, forgiveness, leniency, pity, clemency, gentleness, lenity, tenderness, compassion, grace cruelty, implacability, punishment, rigor, sternness, hardness, justice, revenge, severity, vengeance, harshness, penalty
meter euphony, measure, rhythm, verse
mind brain, instinct, reason, spirit, consciousness, intellect, sense, thought, disposition, intelligence, soul, understanding body, brawn, brute force, material substance, matter
minute circumstantial, diminutive, little, slender, comminuted, exact, particular, small, critical, fine, precise, tiny, detailed
misfortune adversity, disappointment, ill fortune, ruin, affliction, disaster, ill luck, sorrow, bereavement, distress, misadventure, stroke, blow, failure, mischance, trial, calamity, hardship, misery, tribulation, chastening, harm, mishap, trouble, chastisement, ill, reverse, visitation blessing, consolation, gratification, pleasure, success, boon, good fortune, happiness, prosperity, triumph, comfort, good luck, joy, relief
mob canaille, dregs of the people, masses, rabble, crowd, lower classes, populace, the vulgar
model archetype, facsimile, original, representation, copy, image, pattern, standard, design, imitation, prototype, type, example, mold
modesty backwardness, constraint, reserve, timidity, bashfulness, coyness, shyness, unobtrusiveness, coldness, diffidence abandon, boldness, forwardness, impudence, pertness, sociability, arrogance, conceit, frankness, indiscretion, sauciness, assumption, confidence, freedom, loquaciousness, self-conceit, assurance, egotism, haughtiness, loquacity, self-sufficiency
money bills, cash, funds, property, bullion, coin, gold, silver, capital, currency, notes, specie
morose acrimonious, dogged, ill-natured, splenetic, churlish, gloomy, severe, sulky, crabbed, gruff, snappish, sullen, crusty, ill-humored, sour, surly amiable, complaisant, gentle, kind, pleasant, benignant, friendly, good-natured, loving, sympathetic, bland, genial, indulgent, mild, tender
motion act, change, movement, process, transition, action, move, passage, transit immobility, quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, stillness
mourn bemoan, deplore, lament, regret, rue, sorrow, bewail, grieve be joyful, exult, joy, make merry, rejoice, triumph
mutual common, correlative, interchangeable, joint, reciprocal detached, distinct, separate, severed, unconnected, unrequited, disconnected, disunited, separated, sundered, unreciprocated, unshared, dissociated
mysterious abstruse, inexplicable, recondite, cabalistic, inscrutable, secret, dark, mystic, transcendental, enigmatical, mystical, unfathomable, hidden, obscure, unfathomed, incomprehensible, occult, unknown
name agnomen, denomination, prenomen, surname, appellation, designation, style, title, cognomen, epithet
native indigenous, innate, natal, natural, original acquired, alien, artificial, assumed, foreign, unnatural
nautical marine, maritime, naval, ocean, oceanic
neat clean, dapper, nice, prim, tidy, cleanly, natty, orderly, spruce, trim dirty, negligent, slouchy, uncared for, disorderly, rough, slovenly, unkempt, dowdy, rude, soiled, untidy
necessary essential, infallible, required, unavoidable, indispensable, needed, requisite, undeniable, inevitable, needful casual, needless, optional, useless, contingent, non-essential, unnecessary, worthless
necessity compulsion, fatality, requisite, destiny, fate, sine qua non, emergency, indispensability, unavoidableness, essential, indispensableness, urgency, exigency, need, want, extremity, requirement choice, doubt, dubiousness, freedom, possibility, contingency, doubtfulness, fortuity, option, uncertainty
neglect carelessness, heedlessness, negligence, scorn, default, inadvertence, omission, slackness, disregard, inattention, oversight, slight, disrespect, indifference, remissness, thoughtlessness, failure, neglectfulness
new fresh, modern, new-made, upstart, juvenile, new-fangled, novel, young, late, new-fashioned, recent, youthful
nimble active, alert, bustling, prompt, speedy, spry, agile, brisk, lively, quick, sprightly, swift clumsy, dilatory, dull, heavy, inactive, inert, slow, sluggish, unready
normal common, natural, ordinary, regular, typical, usual abnormal, irregular, peculiar, singular, unprecedented, exceptional, monstrous, rare, uncommon, unusual
notwithstanding altho(ugh), howbeit, nevertheless, tho(ugh), but, however, still, yet
notwithstanding despite, in spite of
oath adjuration, curse, profane swearing, affidavit, cursing, profanity, anathema, denunciation, reprobation, ban, execration, swearing, blaspheming, imprecation, sworn statement, blasphemy, malediction, vow benediction, benison, blessing
obscure abstruse, darksome, dusky, involved, ambiguous, deep, enigmatical, muddy, cloudy, dense, hidden, mysterious, complex, difficult, incomprehensible, profound, complicated, dim, indistinct, turbid, dark, doubtful, intricate, unintelligible
obsolete ancient, archaic, obsolescent, out of date, antiquated, disused, old, rare
obstinate contumacious, headstrong, mulish, resolute, decided, heady, obdurate, resolved, determined, immovable, opinionated, stubborn, dogged, indomitable, persistent, unconquerable, firm, inflexible, pertinacious, unflinching, fixed, intractable, refractory, unyielding amenable, dutiful, pliable, tractable, complaisant, gentle, pliant, undecided, compliant, irresolute, submissive, wavering, docile, obedient, teachable, yielding
obstruct arrest, check, embarrass, interrupt, stay, bar, choke, hinder, oppose, stop, barricade, clog, impede, retard accelerate, aid, facilitate, free, open, promote, advance, clear, forward, further, pave the way for
old aged, decrepit, immemorial, senile, ancient, elderly, olden, time-honored, antiquated, gray, patriarchal, time-worn, antique, hoary, remote, venerable
operation action, effect, force, performance, result, agency, execution, influence, procedure failure, ineffectiveness, inutility, powerlessness, uselessness, inaction, inefficiency
order command, injunction, mandate, requirement, direction, instruction, prohibition allowance, consent, leave, liberty, license, permission, permit
ostentation boast, flourish, parade, pompousness, vaunt, boasting, pageant, pomp, show, vaunting, display, pageantry, pomposity diffidence, quietness, retirement, timidity, modesty, reserve, shrinking, unobtrusiveness
oversight care, control, management, surveillance, charge, direction, superintendence, watch, command, inspection, supervision, watchfulness
pain ache, distress, suffering, torture, agony, pang, throe, twinge, anguish, paroxysm, torment, wo(e) comfort, delight, ease, enjoyment, peace, rapture, relief, solace
palliate apologize for, conceal, extenuate, hide, screen, cloak, cover, gloss over, mitigate, veil
pardon absolve, condone, forgive, pass by, remit, acquit, excuse, overlook, pass over castigate, chastise, convict, doom, recompense, sentence, chasten, condemn, correct, punish, scourge, visit
pardon absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, oblivion, acquittal, forbearance, mercy, remission penalty, punishment, retaliation, retribution, vengeance
part atom, fraction, member, section, component, fragment, particle, segment, constituent, ingredient, piece, share, division, instalment, portion, subdivision, element
particle atom, grain, mite, scrap, whit, corpuscle, iota, molecule, shred, element, jot, scintilla, tittle aggregate, entirety, mass, quantity, sum, sum total, total, whole
patience calmness, forbearance, long-suffering, sufferance, composure, fortitude, resignation, endurance, leniency, submission
pay allowance, hire, recompense, salary, compensation, honorarium, remuneration, stipend, earnings, payment, requital, wages, fee
people commonwealth, nation, race, state, tribe, community, population
perceive apprehend, comprehend, conceive, understand fail of, ignore, lose, misapprehend, misconceive, miss, overlook
perfect absolute, consummate, holy, spotless, accurate, correct, ideal, stainless, blameless, entire, immaculate, unblemished, complete, faultless, sinless, undefiled, completed, finished bad, defective, imperfect, meager, scant, blemished, deficient, incomplete, perverted, short, corrupt, deformed, inferior, poor, spoiled, corrupted, fallible, insufficient, ruined, worthless, defaced, faulty, marred
permanent abiding, enduring, lasting, steadfast, changeless, fixed, perpetual, unchangeable, constant, immutable, persistent, unchanging, durable, invariable, stable
permission allowance, authorization, leave, license, authority, consent, liberty, permit denial, objection, prevention, refusal, resistance, hindrance, opposition, prohibition
pernicious bad, evil, mischievous, pestilential, baneful, foul, noisome, poisonous, deadly, harmful, noxious, ruinous, deleterious, hurtful, perverting, unhealthful, destructive, injurious, pestiferous, unwholesome, detrimental, insalubrious advantageous, favorable, helpful, profitable, serviceable, beneficent, good, invigorating, rejuvenating, useful, beneficial, healthful, life-giving, salutary, wholesome
perplexity amazement, bewilderment, distraction, doubt, astonishment, confusion, disturbance, embarrassment
persuade allure, dispose, incline, move, bring over, entice, induce, prevail on or upon, coax, impel, influence, urge, convince, incite, lead, win over deter, discourage, dissuade, hinder, hold back, repel, restrain
pertness boldness, forwardness, liveliness, sprightliness, briskness, impertinence, sauciness, flippancy, impudence, smartness bashfulness, demureness, diffidence, humility, modesty, shyness
perverse contrary, froward, petulant, untoward, factious, intractable, stubborn, wayward, fractious, obstinate, ungovernable, wilful accommodating, complaisant, genial, kind, amenable, compliant, governable, obliging
physical bodily, corporeal, natural, tangible, corporal, material, sensible, visible hyperphysical, intangible, invisible, moral, unreal, immaterial, intellectual, mental, spiritual, unsubstantial
pique displeasure, irritation, offense, resentment, umbrage, grudge approval, contentment, delight, gratification, pleasure, satisfaction, complacency
pitiful abject, lamentable, paltry, sorrowful, base, miserable, pathetic, touching, contemptible, mournful, piteous, woful, despicable, moving, pitiable, wretched august, dignified, grand, lofty, sublime, beneficent, exalted, great, mighty, superb, commanding, glorious, helpful, noble, superior
pity commiseration, condolence, sympathy, tenderness, compassion, mercy barbarity, ferocity, harshness, pitilessness, severity, brutality, hard-heartedness, inhumanity, rigor, sternness, cruelty, hardness, mercilessness, ruthlessness, truculence
plant seed, seed down, set, set out, sow eradicate, extirpate, root up, uproot, weed out
plead advocate, ask, beseech, implore, solicit, argue, beg, entreat, press, urge
pleasant agreeable, good-natured, kindly, pleasing, attractive, kind, obliging, pleasurable arrogant, displeasing, glum, ill-humored, repelling, austere, dreary, grim, ill-natured, repulsive, crabbed, forbidding, harsh, offensive, unkind, disagreeable, gloomy, hateful, repellent, unpleasant
plentiful abounding, bountiful, generous, plenteous, abundant, complete, large, profuse, adequate, copious, lavish, replete, affluent, enough, liberal, rich, ample, exuberant, luxuriant, sufficient, bounteous, full, overflowing, teeming deficient, inadequate, narrow, scanty, small, drained, insufficient, niggardly, scarce, sparing, exhausted, mean, poor, scrimped, stingy, impoverished, miserly, scant, short, straitened
poetry meter, numbers, poesy, song, metrical composition, poem, rime, verse prosaic speech, prosaic writing, prose
polite accomplished, courtly, genteel, urbane, civil, cultivated, gracious, well-behaved, complaisant, cultured, obliging, well-bred, courteous, elegant, polished, well-mannered awkward, clownish, ill-mannered, insulting, uncouth, bluff, coarse, impertinent, raw, unmannerly, blunt, discourteous, impolite, rude, unpolished, boorish, ill-behaved, impudent, rustic, untaught, brusk, ill-bred, insolent, uncivil, untutored
polity constitution, policy, form or system of government
portion lot, parcel, part, proportion, share
poverty beggary, distress, mendicancy, pauperism, privation, destitution, indigence, need, penury, want
power ability, competency, expertness, readiness, aptitude, dexterity, faculty, skill, capability, efficacy, force, strength, capacity, efficiency, might, susceptibility, cleverness, energy, qualification, talent, cogency awkwardness, helplessness, inability, incompetence, stupidity, dulness, imbecility, inaptitude, inefficiency, unskilfulness, feebleness, impotence, incapacity, maladroitness, weakness
praise acclaim, approbation, compliment, laudation, acclamation, approval, encomium, panegyric, adulation, cheering, eulogy, plaudit, applause, cheers, flattery, sycophancy abuse, condemnation, disapproval, obloquy, scorn, animadversion, contempt, disparagement, reproach, slander, blame, denunciation, hissing, reproof, vilification, censure, disapprobation, ignominy, repudiation, vituperation
pray ask, bid, entreat, invoke, request, beg, call upon, implore, petition, supplicate, beseech, conjure, importune, plead
precarious doubtful, hazardous, risky, unsettled, dubious, insecure, unassured, unstable, equivocal, perilous, uncertain, unsteady actual, firm, infallible, stable, sure, undoubted, assured, immutable, real, steady, undeniable, unquestionable, certain, incontestable, settled, strong
precedent antecedent, case, instance, pattern, authority, example, obiter dictum, warrant
predestination fate, foreknowledge, foreordination, necessity accident, choice, freedom, independence, chance, free agency, free will, uncertainty
prejudice bias, preconception, presumption, partiality, prepossession, unfairness certainty, conviction, evidence, reason, conclusion, demonstration, proof, reasoning
pretense affectation, disguise, pretext, simulation, air, dissimulation, ruse, subterfuge, assumption, excuse, seeming, trick, cloak, mask, semblance, wile, color, pretension, show actuality, fact, guilelessness, ingenuousness, reality, sincerity, candor, frankness, honesty, openness, simplicity, truth
prevent anticipate, forestall, obviate, preclude
previous antecedent, foregoing, front, preceding, anterior, former, introductory, preliminary, earlier, forward, precedent, prior after, consequent, hind, hindmost, latter, subsequent, concluding, following, hinder, later, posterior, succeeding
price charge, cost, expenditure, expense, outlay, value, worth
pride arrogance, ostentation, self-exaltation, assumption, presumption, self-respect, conceit, reserve, superciliousness, disdain, self-complacency, vainglory, haughtiness, self-conceit, vanity, insolence, self-esteem humility, lowliness, meekness, modesty, self-abasement, self-distrust
primeval aboriginal, indigenous, patriarchal, primitive, ancient, native, primal, primordial, autochthonic, old, primary, pristine, immemorial, original, prime, uncreated adventitious, foreign, late, new, recent, exotic, fresh, modern, novel
profit advantage, expediency, proceeds, service, avail, gain, receipts, usefulness, benefit, good, return, utility, emolument, improvement, returns, value damage, detriment, harm, injury, ruin, destruction, disadvantage, hurt, loss, waste
progress advance, development, improvement, proficiency, advancement, growth, increase, progression, attainment check, delay, falling off, retrogression, stop, decline, falling back, relapse, stay, stoppage
prohibit debar, forbid, inhibit, preclude, disallow, hinder, interdict, prevent allow, empower, let, require, authorize, enjoin, license, sanction, command, give consent, order, suffer, consent to, give leave, permit, tolerate, direct, give permission, put up with, warrant
promote advance, encourage, forward, prefer, raise, aid, exalt, foster, push, urge forward, assist, excite, further, push on, urge on, elevate, foment, help
propitiation atonement, expiation, reconciliation, satisfaction alienation, curse, penalty, reprobation, vengeance, chastisement, estrangement, punishment, retribution, wrath, condemnation, offense
propitious auspicious, benignant, favorable, gracious, kindly, benign, clement, friendly, kind, merciful adverse, forbidding, ill-disposed, repellent, unfriendly, antagonistic, hostile, inauspicious, unfavorable, unpropitious
proposal bid, offer, overture, proposition acceptance, denial, disapproval, refusal, rejection, repulse
propose
protract continue, delay, elongate, lengthen, procrastinate, defer, draw out, extend, postpone, prolong abbreviate, conclude, curtail, hurry, reduce, abridge, contract, hasten, limit, shorten
proverb adage, axiom, maxim, saw, aphorism, byword, motto, saying, apothegm, dictum, precept, truism
prowess bravery, gallantry, intrepidity, courage, heroism, valor cowardice, cowardliness, effeminacy, fear, pusillanimity, timidity
prudence care, discretion, judgment, carefulness, forecast, judiciousness, caution, foresight, providence, circumspection, forethought, wisdom, consideration, frugality folly, improvidence, indiscretion, rashness, thoughtlessness, heedlessness, imprudence, prodigality, recklessness, wastefulness
purchase acquire, barter for, get, procure, secure, bargain for, buy, obtain barter, dispose of, exchange, put to sale, sell
pure absolute, guiltless, simple, unmixed, chaste, holy, spotless, unpolluted, classic, immaculate, stainless, unspotted, classical, incorrupt, true, unstained, clean, innocent, unadulterated, unsullied, clear, mere, unblemished, untainted, continent, perfect, uncorrupted, untarnished, genuine, real, undefiled, upright, guileless, sheer, unmingled, virtuous adulterated, foul, indecent, obscene, tainted, defiled, gross, indelicate, polluted, tarnished, dirty, immodest, lewd, stained, unchaste, filthy, impure, mixed, sullied, unclean
put deposit, lay, place, set
queer anomalous, erratic, odd, strange, bizarre, extraordinary, peculiar, uncommon, comical, fantastic, preposterous, unique, crotchety, funny, quaint, unmatched, curious, grotesque, ridiculous, unusual, droll, laughable, singular, whimsical, eccentric, ludicrous common, familiar, normal, regular, customary, natural, ordinary, usual
quicken accelerate, drive on, hasten, promote, advance, expedite, hurry, speed, despatch, facilitate, make haste, urge, drive, further, press forward, urge on check, clog, delay, drag, hinder, impede, obstruct, retard
quote cite, extract, plagiarize, repeat, excerpt, paraphrase, recite
racy flavorous, lively, pungent, spicy, forcible, piquant, rich, spirited cold, flat, insipid, stale, tasteless, dull, flavorless, prosy, stupid, vapid
radical complete, ingrained, perfect, constitutional, innate, positive, entire, native, primitive, essential, natural, thorough, extreme, organic, thoroughgoing, fundamental, original, total conservative, incomplete, palliative, slight, tentative, inadequate, moderate, partial, superficial, trial
rare curious, odd, scarce, unique, extraordinary, peculiar, singular, unparalleled, incomparable, precious, strange, unprecedented, infrequent, remarkable, uncommon, unusual
reach arrive, attain, come to, enter, gain, get to, land depart, embark, go, go away, leave, set out, set sail, start, weigh anchor
real actual, demonstrable, genuine, true, authentic, developed, positive, unquestionable, certain, essential, substantial, veritable conceived, feigned, illusory, supposed, unreal, fabulous, fictitious, imaginary, supposititious, untrue, fanciful, hypothetical, reported, theoretical, visionary
reason argue, debate, discuss, establish, question, contend, demonstrate, dispute, prove, wrangle, controvert
reason account, cause, end, motive, principle, aim, consideration, ground, object, purpose, argument, design
reasoning argument, argumentation, debate, ratiocination
rebellious contumacious, mutinous, uncontrollable, disobedient, refractory, ungovernable, insubordinate, seditious, unmanageable, intractable compliant, docile, manageable, subservient, controllable, dutiful, obedient, tractable, deferential, gentle, submissive, yielding
record account, enrolment, instrument, register, archive, entry, inventory, roll, catalogue, enumeration, memorandum, schedule, chronicle, history, memorial, scroll, document, inscription, muniment
recover be cured or healed, heal, recuperate, restore, be restored, reanimate, regain, resume, cure, recruit, repossess, retrieve die, fail, grow worse, relapse, sink
refinement civilization, cultivation, culture, elegance, politeness barbarism, brutality, coarseness, rudeness, savagery, boorishness, clownishness, grossness, rusticity, vulgarity
refute confound, confute, disprove, overthrow, repel
reliable trustworthy, trusty
religion devotion, godliness, morality, piety, theology, faith, holiness, pietism, righteousness, worship atheism, godlessness, irreligion, sacrilege, ungodliness, blasphemy, impiety, profanity, unbelief, wickedness
reluctant averse, disinclined, loath, slow, backward, indisposed, opposed, unwilling desirous, disposed, eager, favorable, inclined, willing
remark annotation, comment, note, observation, utterance
rend break, cleave, mangle, rive, sever, sunder, burst, lacerate, rip, rupture, slit, tear heal, join, mend, reunite, secure, sew, solder, stitch, unite, weld
renounce abandon, disavow, disown, recant, repudiate, abjure, discard, forswear, refuse, retract, deny, disclaim, recall, reject, revoke acknowledge, assert, cherish, defend, maintain, proclaim, uphold, advocate, avow, claim, hold, own, retain, vindicate
repentance compunction, contriteness, regret, self-condemnation, contrition, penitence, remorse, sorrow approval, content, obduracy, self-complacency, comfort, hardness, obstinacy, self-congratulation, complacency, impenitence, self-approval, stubbornness
report account, narrative, rehearsal, rumor, story, description, recital, relation, statement, tale, narration, record
reproof admonition, chiding, disapproval, reprimand, animadversion, comment, objurgation, reproach, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reproval, censure, criticism, reflection, upbraiding, check, denunciation, reprehension applause, approval, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise, approbation, commendation
reprove admonish, condemn, reprimand, blame, expostulate with, reproach, censure, find fault with, take to task, chasten, rebuke, upbraid, check, remonstrate with, warn, chide, reprehend abet, approve, countenance, impel, instigate, applaud, cheer, encourage, incite, urge on
requite avenge, punish, remunerate, revenge, compensate, quit, repay, reward, pay, reciprocate, retaliate, satisfy, pay off, recompense, return, settle with absolve, excuse, forgive, overlook, pass over, acquit, forget, neglect, pardon, slight
rest calm, pause, quietness, slumber, calmness, peace, quietude, stay, cessation, peacefulness, recreation, stillness, ease, quiescence, repose, stop, intermission, quiet, sleep, tranquillity agitation, disturbance, movement, stir, tumult, commotion, excitement, restlessness, strain, unrest, disquiet, motion, rush, toil, work
restive balky, impatient, rebellious, restless, fidgety, intractable, recalcitrant, skittish, fractious, mulish, refractory, stubborn, fretful, mutinous, resentful, unruly, frisky, obstinate, restiff, vicious docile, manageable, passive, quiet, tractable, gentle, obedient, peaceable, submissive, yielding
restrain abridge, constrain, hold in, keep under, bridle, curb, keep, repress, check, hinder, keep back, restrict, circumscribe, hold, keep down, suppress, confine, hold back, keep in, withhold aid, arouse, encourage, free, incite, release, animate, emancipate, excite, impel, let loose, set free
retirement loneliness, privacy, seclusion, solitude association, companionship, company, converse, fellowship, society
revelation apocalypse, disclosure, manifestation cloud, concealment, mystery, shrouding, cloudiness, hiding, obscuration, veiling
revenge avenging, retaliation, retribution, vengeance, requital compassion, forgiveness, mercy, pardon, pity, reconciliation, excuse, grace
revolution anarchy, insurrection, revolt, confusion, lawlessness, riot, disintegration, mutiny, sedition, disorder, rebellion, tumult, insubordination authority, domination, government, obedience, sovereignty, command, dominion, law, order, submission, control, empire, loyalty, rule, supremacy
revolve roll, rotate, turn bind, chafe, grind, slide, slip, stand, stick
riddle conundrum, enigma, paradox, problem, puzzle answer, axiom, explanation, proposition, solution
right claim, franchise, liberty, prerogative, exemption, immunity, license, privilege
rise arise, ascend, emanate, flow, issue, proceed, spring decline, descend, drop, fall, go down, set, settle, sink
robber bandit, depredator, freebooter, pirate, brigand, despoiler, highwayman, plunderer, buccaneer, footpad, marauder, raider, burglar, forager, pillager, thief
royal august, kingly, majestic, princely, kinglike, magnificent, munificent, regal beggarly, contemptible, mean, poor, servile, slavish, vile
rustic agricultural, coarse, pastoral, uncouth, artless, countrified, plain, unpolished, awkward, country, rude, unsophisticated, boorish, hoidenish, rural, untaught, bucolic, inelegant, sylvan, verdant, clownish, outlandish accomplished, cultured, polished, refined, urbane, city-like, elegant, polite, urban, well-bred
sacrament ceremony, eucharist, observance, rite, solemnity, communion, Lord's Supper, ordinance, service
sagacious able, intelligent, perspicacious, sensible, acute, keen, quick of scent, sharp, apt, keen-sighted, quick-scented, sharp-witted, clear-sighted, keen-witted, rational, shrewd, discerning, judicious, sage, wise absurd, foolish, ignorant, obtuse, silly, sottish, undiscerning, dull, futile, irrational, senseless, simple, stupid, unintelligent
sale bargain, barter, change, deal, exchange, trade
sample case, exemplification, instance, example, illustration, specimen abnormality, aggregate, exception, monstrosity, total, whole
satisfy cloy, fill, sate, suffice, content, glut, satiate, surfeit check, disappoint, restrain, starve, straiten, deny, refuse, restrict, stint, tantalize
scholar disciple, learner, pupil, savant, student dunce, fool, idiot, idler, ignoramus, illiterate person
science art, knowledge
security bail, earnest, gage, pledge, surety
self-abnegation self-control, self-devotion, self-renunciation, self-denial, self-immolation, self-sacrifice self-gratification, self-indulgence, selfishness, self-seeking, self-will
send cast, despatch, emit, impel, propel, dart, discharge, fling, lance, sling, delegate, dismiss, forward, launch, throw, depute, drive, hurl, project, transmit bring, convey, give, hold, receive, carry, get, hand, keep, retain
sensation emotion, feeling, perception, sense
sensibility feeling, impressibility, sensitiveness, susceptibility coldness, deadness, hardness, insensibility, numbness, unconsciousness
severe austere, inflexible, rigorous, uncompromising, hard, morose, stern, unmitigated, harsh, relentless, stiff, unrelenting, inexorable, rigid, strict, unyielding affable, easy, gentle, lenient, pliable, sweet, tractable, bland, genial, indulgent, mild, soft, tender, yielding
shake agitate, jar, quake, shiver, totter, brandish, joggle, quaver, shudder, tremble, flap, jolt, quiver, sway, vibrate, fluctuate, jounce, reel, swing, wave, flutter, oscillate, rock, thrill, waver
shelter cover, guard, protect, shield, defend, harbor, screen, ward betray, cast out, expel, expose, give up, refuse, reject, surrender
sign emblem, mark, presage, symbol, token, indication, note, prognostic, symptom, type, manifestation, omen, signal
sin crime, fault, misdeed, vice, criminality, guilt, offense, viciousness, delinquency, ill-doing, transgression, wickedness, depravity, immorality, ungodliness, wrong, evil, iniquity, unrighteousness, wrong-doing blamelessness, goodness, integrity, rectitude, sinlessness, excellence, holiness, morality, right, uprightness, godliness, innocence, purity, righteousness, virtue
sing carol, chant, chirp, chirrup, hum, warble
skeptic agnostic, deist, doubter, infidel, unbeliever, atheist, disbeliever, freethinker believer, Christian
sketch brief, draft, outline, plan, design, drawing, picture, skeleton
skilful accomplished, apt, dexterous, happy, proficient, adept, clever, expert, ingenious, skilled, adroit, deft, handy, practised, trained awkward, clumsy, inexpert, shiftless, unskilled, untrained, bungling, helpless, maladroit, unhandy, untaught
slander asperse, decry, disparage, revile, backbite, defame, libel, traduce, calumniate, depreciate, malign, vilify defend, eulogize, extol, laud, praise, vindicate
slang cant, colloquialism, vulgarism, vulgarity
slow dawdling, dilatory, gradual, lingering, slack, delaying, drowsy, inactive, moderate, sluggish, deliberate, dull, inert, procrastinating, tardy
sneer fling, gibe, jeer, mock, scoff, taunt
socialism collectivism, communism, fabianism
sound noise, note, tone
speak announce, converse, discourse, say, articulate, declaim, enunciate, talk, chat, declare, express, tell, chatter, deliver, pronounce, utter
speech address, dissertation, oration, speaking, discourse, harangue, oratory, talk, disquisition, language, sermon, utterance hush, silence, speechlessness, stillness, taciturnity
spontaneous automatic, impulsive, involuntary, voluntary, free, instinctive, unbidden, willing
spy detective, emissary, scout
stain blot, discolor, dishonor, soil, sully, tinge, color, disgrace, dye, spot, tarnish, tint
state affirm, aver, declare, predicate, set forth, allege, avouch, depose, pronounce, specify, assert, avow, express, propound, swear, asseverate, certify, inform, protest, tell, assure, claim, maintain, say, testify contradict, controvert, disprove, gainsay, refute, retract, contravene, deny, dispute, oppose, repudiate, waive
steep abrupt, high, precipitous, sharp, sheer easy, flat, gentle, gradual, horizontal, level, low, slight
storm agitation, disturbance, tempest calm, fair weather, hush, peace, serenity, stillness, tranquillity
story account, legend, narrative, recital, relation, anecdote, myth, novel, record, tale, incident, narration annals, biography, chronicle, history, memoir
stupidity apathy, insensibility, slowness, stupefaction, dulness, obtuseness, sluggishness, stupor acuteness, brilliancy, keenness, sagacity, alertness, cleverness, quickness, sense, animation, intelligence, readiness, sensibility
stupor apathy, fainting, stupefaction, syncope, asphyxia, insensibility, swoon, torpor, coma, lethargy, swooning, unconsciousness
subsidy aid, bounty, indemnity, reward, support, allowance, gift, pension, subvention, tribute, bonus, grant, premium
subvert destroy, overthrow, ruin, supplant, extinguish, overturn, supersede, suppress conserve, keep, perpetuate, preserve, sustain, uphold
succeed achieve, attain, flourish, prevail, prosper, thrive, win be defeated, come short, fail, fall short, lose, miss, miscarry
suggestion hint, implication, innuendo, insinuation, intimation
supernatural miraculous, preternatural, superhuman common, commonplace, everyday, natural, ordinary, usual
support bear, cherish, keep, maintain, sustain, carry, hold up, keep up, prop, uphold abandon, break down, demolish, destroy, let go, throw down, betray, cast down, desert, drop, overthrow, wreck
suppose conjecture, deem, guess, imagine, surmise, think ascertain, be sure, conclude, discover, know, prove
surrender abandon, cede, give over, relinquish, alienate, give, give up, sacrifice, capitulate, give oneself up, let go, yield
synonymous alike, equivalent, like, similar, correspondent, identical, same, synonymic, corresponding, interchangeable
system manner, method, mode, order, regularity, rule chaos, derangement, disarrangement, disorder, irregularity, confusion
taciturn close, mute, reticent, speechless, dumb, reserved, silent, uncommunicative communicative, free, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, unreserved
tasteful artistic, delicate, esthetic, fastidious, nice, chaste, delicious, esthetical, fine, tasty, dainty, elegant, exquisite clumsy, displeasing, grotesque, inartistic, rough, coarse, distasteful, harsh, inharmonious, rude, deformed, fulsome, hideous, meretricious, rugged, disgusting, gaudy, horrid, offensive, tawdry
teach discipline, give instruction, inform, nurture, drill, give lessons, initiate, school, educate, inculcate, instill, train, enlighten, indoctrinate, instruct, tutor
temerity audacity, heedlessness, presumption, foolhardiness, over-confidence, rashness, hardihood, precipitancy, recklessness, hastiness, precipitation, venturesomeness care, caution, circumspection, cowardice, hesitation, timidity, wariness
term article, denomination, member, phrase, condition, expression, name, word
terse brief, concise, neat, short, compact, condensed, pithy, succinct, compendious, laconic, sententious diffuse, lengthy, long, prolix, tedious, verbose, wordy
testimony affidavit, attestation, deposition, proof, affirmation, certification, evidence, witness
therefore accordingly, consequently, then, whence, because, hence, thence, wherefore
throng concourse, crowd, host, jam, mass, multitude, press
time age, duration, epoch, period, sequence, term, date, eon, era, season, succession, while
tip cant, dip, incline, list, slope, careen, heel over, lean, slant, tilt
tire exhaust, fatigue, harass, jade, wear out, weary, fag invigorate, recreate, refresh, relax, relieve, repose, rest, restore
tool apparatus, implement, machine, utensil, appliance, instrument, mechanism, weapon
topic division, issue, motion, proposition, subject, head, matter, point, question, theme
trace footmark, impression, remains, token, trail, footprint, mark, remnant, track, vestige, footstep, memorial, sign
transact accomplish, carry on, do, perform, act, conduct, negotiate, treat
transaction act, action, affair, business, deed, doing, proceeding
transcendental a priori, intuitive, original, primordial, transcendent
transient brief, fleeting, fugitive, short, ephemeral, flitting, momentary, temporary, evanescent, flying, passing, transitory abiding, eternal, immortal, lasting, perpetual, undying, enduring, everlasting, imperishable, permanent, persistent, unfading
union coalition, conjunction, juncture, unification, combination, junction, oneness, unity analysis, decomposition, disjunction, disunion, divorce, separation, contrariety, disconnection, dissociation, division, schism, severance
usual accustomed, everyday, general, ordinary, public, common, familiar, habitual, prevailing, regular, customary, frequent, normal, prevalent, wonted exceptional, infrequent, rare, strange, unparalleled, extraordinary, out-of-the-way, singular, uncommon, unusual
utility advantage, expediency, serviceableness, avail, profit, use, benefit, service, usefulness disadvantage, futility, inadequacy, inutility, uselessness, folly, impolicy, inexpediency, unprofitableness, worthlessness
vacant blank, leisure, unfilled, untenanted, void, empty, unemployed, unoccupied, vacuous, waste brimful, busy, filled, inhabited, overflowing, brimmed, crammed, full, jammed, packed, brimming, crowded, gorged, occupied, replete
vain abortive, futile, shadowy, unsatisfying, baseless, idle, trifling, unserviceable, bootless, inconstant, trivial, unsubstantial, deceitful, ineffectual, unavailing, useless, delusive, nugatory, unimportant, vapid, empty, null, unprofitable, visionary, fruitless, profitless, unreal, worthless adequate, effective, powerful, solid, useful, advantageous, efficient, profitable, sound, valid, beneficial, expedient, real, substantial, valuable, competent, potent, serviceable, sufficient, worthy
venal hireling, mercenary, purchasable, salable disinterested, honest, incorruptible, public-spirited, unpurchasable, generous, honorable, patriotic
venerate adore, honor, respect, revere, reverence contemn, detest, dishonor, scoff at, slight, despise, disdain, disregard, scorn, spurn
veneration adoration, awe, dread, reverence contempt, disdain, dishonor, disregard, scorn
venial excusable, pardonable, slight, trivial inexcusable, inexpiable, mortal, unpardonable, unjustifiable
veracity candor, honesty, reality, truthfulness, frankness, ingenuousness, truth, verity deceit, duplicity, falsehood, fiction, lie, deception, error, falseness, guile, mendacity, delusion, fabrication, falsity, imposture, untruth
verbal literal, oral, vocal
victory achievement, conquest, success, triumph, advantage, mastery, supremacy defeat, disappointment, failure, miscarriage, retreat, destruction, disaster, frustration, overthrow, rout
vigilant alert, cautious, on the lookout, wary, awake, circumspect, sleepless, watchful, careful, on the alert, wakeful, wide-awake careless, heedless, inconsiderate, oblivious, drowsy, inattentive, neglectful, thoughtless, dull, incautious, negligent, unwary
virtue chastity, honesty, probity, truth, duty, honor, purity, uprightness, excellence, integrity, rectitude, virtuousness, faithfulness, justice, righteousness, worth, goodness, morality, rightness, worthiness evil, vice, viciousness, wickedness, wrong
wander deviate, diverge, go astray, range, rove, swerve, digress, err, ramble, roam, stray, veer
way alley, course, lane, path, route, avenue, driveway, pass, pathway, street, bridle-path, highroad, passage, road, thoroughfare, channel, highway, passageway, roadway, track
wisdom attainment, insight, prudence, depth, judgment, reason, discernment, judiciousness, reasonableness, discretion, knowledge, sagacity, enlightenment, learning, sense, erudition, prescience, skill, foresight, profundity, understanding, information absurdity, folly, imbecility, miscalculation, senselessness, error, foolishness, imprudence, misjudgment, silliness, fatuity, idiocy, indiscretion, nonsense, stupidity
wit banter, fun, joke, waggery, burlesque, humor, playfulness, waggishness, drollery, jest, pleasantry, witticism, facetiousness, jocularity, raillery dulness, seriousness, sobriety, solemnity, stolidity, stupidity, gravity
work achievement, doing, labor, product, action, drudgery, occupation, production, business, employment, performance, toil, deed, exertion ease, idleness, leisure, recreation, relaxation, repose, rest, vacation
yet besides, further, hitherto, now, still, thus far
youthful adolescent, callow, childlike, immature, puerile, boyish, childish, girlish, juvenile, young