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SR | WORD | MEANING | OPPOSITE WORD – 1 | OPPOSITE WORD – 2 |
1 | Worried | anxious and upset about something | Calm | Relaxed |
2 | Devastated | destroyed or completely ruined | Intact | Undamaged |
3 | Perfect | complete in all respects; flawless | Imperfect | Flawed |
4 | Atrium | a very large room, usually in the center of a home or building, that is open to the ceiling and often has a glass roof | Enclosed | Confined |
5 | Focal | the most important aspect of something | Peripheral | Secondary |
6 | Close-minded | having a narrow outlook that makes it difficult to consider other views or opinions | Open-minded | Accepting |
7 | Quaff | to hastily consume a beverage | Sip | Abstain |
8 | Prominent | showing distinction above others in a specific area | Inconspicuous | Unremarkable |
9 | Aesthetic | concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste | Unattractive | Tasteless |
10 | Startled | to be alarmed or frightened by something sudden | Unperturbed | Unfazed |
11 | Moss | a small, flowerless green plant that reproduces through spores in wet places | Arid | Dry |
12 | Decade | a span of ten years | Single year | Short period |
13 | Assemble | to put together | Disassemble | Disperse |
14 | Coup de Gras | a final blow that puts an end to a conflict or someone’s suffering | Lifeline | Respite |
15 | Afterglow | a pleasant feeling or after-effect of an enjoyable event | Anticipation | Disappointment |
16 | Iridescent | exhibiting a wide range of brilliant colors like a rainbow | Monochromatic | Dull |
17 | Dialectic | the practice of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments | Monologue | One-sided |
18 | Chap | of the skin become cracked, rough, or sore, typically through exposure to cold weather; a cracked or sore patch on the skin | Smooth | Soft |
19 | Cash crop | a crop produced to be sold, not to be used for personal use | Subsistence crop | Personal use crop |
20 | Interdependence | a relationship in which individuals or groups are dependent upon each other | Independence | Autonomy |
21 | Program | a group of events or exercises to accomplish a certain goal | Disorder | Chaos |
22 | Moral | a lesson | Immoral | Unethical |
23 | Shall | will have to; must | May not | Should not |
24 | Plea bargain | to agree to plead guilty in return for a lesser charge | Contest | Refuse |
25 | Bloated | swollen with fluid | Deflated | Flat |
26 | Rigorous | strict and demanding | Lenient | Flexible |
27 | Dote | to be excessively fond of | Detach | Dislike |
28 | Traumatic | extremely disturbing or upsetting | Calming | Soothing |
29 | Slash | a cut | Mend | Repair |
30 | Owe | to be indebted to the amount of | Repay | Clear |
31 | Defray | to cover, as in to pay for something | Withhold | Avoid |
32 | Irregular | unusual or odd | Regular | Conventional |
33 | Straitlaced | very proper in manners and morals | Liberated | Carefree |
34 | Surround | to be completely around someone or something | Isolate | Separate |
35 | Stroll | an aimless or casual walk | Rush | Haste |
36 | Lavish | luxurious or elegant | Simple | Modest |
37 | Unobserved | not seen; overlooked | Noticed | Visible |
38 | Tonnage | the actual amount in heaviness that is measured in tons | Lightness | Weightlessness |
39 | Tycoon | a person of great wealth or power in a particular industry | Commoner | Peasant |
40 | Rehearse | to practice or run through | Improvise | Spontaneous |
41 | Embattle | to fortify a place in preparation for an attack | Retreat | Surrender |
42 | Marquee | a structure placed over the entrance to a hotel or theatre, stating either the name of the establishment or the play or movie and the artists appearing at that venue | Anonymous | Ordinary |
43 | Mingle | To mix or combine (people or objects) | Segregate | Separate |
44 | Grow | to get bigger | Shrink | Decrease |
45 | Chart | to record information | Erase | Delete |
46 | Butchery | a business that specializes in the slaughtering and processing of animals for meat | Vegetarianism | Mercy |
47 | Professionalism | having and showing competence and skill of a trained specialist | Amateurism | Incompetence |
48 | Shorten | to reduce or diminish something | Lengthen | Extend |
49 | Enviable | greatly sought-after | Undesirable | Unattractive |
50 | Guesstimate | to make an estimate based on the facts at hand | Accurate estimate | Precise estimate |
51 | Plangent | having a loud mournful sound | Soothing | Melodic |
52 | Paroxysm | an unexpected outburst of emotion | Tranquility | Calmness |
53 | Grippe | Influenza; flu | Wellness | Health |
54 | Subtle | hard to notice or see | Obvious | Overt |
55 | Contingent | depending on whether or not something else occurs | Certain | Definite |
56 | Ladder | a structure with two side pieces and bars made of wood, metal, or rope that is used for climbing | Trench | Abyss |
57 | Lustrous | shiny; glossy | Dull | Matte |
58 | Senseless | pointless; done for no clear reason | Sensible | Rational |
59 | Auditorium | a large room or building where people gather to watch a performance or hear a speech | Outdoors | Open-air |
60 | Straw man | an proposal that lacks a solid foundation | Valid argument | Solid reasoning |
61 | Pummel | to hit or strike heavily and repeatedly | Soothe | Comfort |
62 | Makebate | a person who causes arguments or starts up trouble | Peacemaker | Harmonizer |
63 | Greatest | largest in size, number, or degree | Smallest | Inferior |
64 | Microcosm | a miniaturized version of something | Macrocosm | Entirety |
65 | Holocaust | the extermination of a large group of individuals or other living things by deliberate or natural means | Salvation | Rescue |
66 | Pedigree | a record of ancestry that relates to living creatures | Mongrel | Mixed breed |
67 | Academically | in a way that relates to education or academic achievement | Non-academically | Unscholarly |
68 | Alert | to strongly make someone or something aware of trouble or something dangerous that is about to occur | Oblivious | Inattentive |
69 | Obdurate | unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn | Flexible | Yielding |
70 | Forsooth | the truth or indeed | Falsehood | Untruth |
71 | Failure | a disaster or flop | Success | Achievement |
72 | Unceremoniously | in an abrupt way that is considered rude | Respectfully | Politely |
73 | Flare | a sudden pop of fire | Extinguish | Dim |
74 | Dotty | somewhat eccentric | Sane | Rational |
75 | Virtual | carried out or accessed over a computer | Physical | Tangible |
76 | Notably | in a manner that is remarkable or greater than expected | Insignificantly | Commonly |
77 | Attract | to cause something to be drawn towards something else | Repel | Deter |
78 | Prefigure | to show ahead of time | Surprised | Unexpected |
79 | Unorthodox | nontraditional | Conventional | Traditional |
80 | Divinity | the property of being divine, of being like a god or God | Mortality | Humanity |
81 | Quixotic | unrealistic and impractical | Pragmatic | Sensible |
82 | Precursor | something that happens before something else | Successor | Follower |
83 | Yegg | a thief who is skilled in breaking open safes | Honest person | Law-abiding |
84 | Distorted | unclear; vague | Clear | Undistorted |
85 | Irreverent | displaying little respect to a person, thing, or idea | Respectful | Reverent |
86 | Crept | simple past tense of creep; move slowly | Sprinted | Rushed |
87 | Loyalist | someone who supports their ruler or government, especially during a revolution | Rebel | Dissenter |
88 | Hermit | someone who lives alone and avoids human companionship | Socialite | Outgoing |
89 | Lesson | an activity or event that teaches you something or provides knowledge | Ignorance | Unawareness |
90 | Calumniate | to voice untrue accounts about an individual or group | Praise | Commend |
91 | Perdition | unending damnation | Salvation | Redemption |
92 | Prospect | an individual who is likely to be selected or targeted | Reject | Deny |
93 | Condemned | declared unfit or unworthy; officially treated poorly | Commended | Praised |
94 | Masculine | manly or seen as male in nature | Feminine | Effeminate |
95 | Burlap | coarse, plain-woven fabric used for bagging, furniture, and rugs | Silk | Velvet |
96 | Make | to form or build something | Destroy | Demolish |
97 | Repeal | to cancel | Enact | Approve |
98 | Interesting | able to attract your attention or make you want to know more | Boring | Dull |
99 | Sleight of hand | deceptive tricks that usually require quick hand movements | Honesty | Transparency |
100 | Snaggletooth | a smile with a tooth or teeth that are crooked and project out past others | Straight-toothed | Aligned teeth |
101 | Consolation | comfort or reward given to someone who has lost something or someone | Desolation | Despair |
102 | Extemporize | to improvise, especially while giving a speech or performing music | Plan | Prepare |
103 | Hypnotized | put someone in a trancelike state | Awakened | Conscious |
104 | State | the condition or status of an object or situation | Chaos | Disorder |
105 | Flop | to drop down in a hefty and wobbly way | Succeed | Thrive |
106 | Segregate | to place apart because of real or perceived differences | Integrate | Unify |
107 | Pester | to bother someone with several questions or requests to the point that it becomes a point of anger | Assist | Help |
108 | Furrowed | crumpled or to make wrinkles | Smooth | Unwrinkled |
109 | Paladin | a very brave knight that fought using a horse and a sword | Coward | Timid |
110 | Sense | the bodies ability to experience sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell | Nonsense | Absurdity |
111 | Oncology | the examination and analysis of cancer | Noncancerous | Healthy |
112 | Influenced | persuaded; Impacted one’s behavior or thoughts | Unaffected | Uninfluenced |
113 | In turn | a statement meaning because of that | Simultaneously | Together |
114 | Matter | be of importance of have significance | Trivial | Insignificant |
115 | Automatically | spontaneously and involuntarily | Manually | Voluntarily |
116 | Least | the smallest in degree or amount | Most | Maximum |
117 | Balky | not willing to cooperate or comply as expected | Cooperative | Compliant |
118 | Befall | to occur or happen to a person | Avoid | Prevent |
119 | Shattering | breaking apart into many pieces | Intact | Whole |
120 | Precept | a rule that sets the pattern for one’s behavior | Disregard | Ignore |
121 | Backdoor | refers to an indirect or dishonest way of doing or achieving something | Direct | Open |
122 | Afar | in a distant area | Nearby | Close |
123 | Delay | to postpone something | Expedite | Hasten |
124 | Prodigal | carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc. | Thrifty | Frugal |
125 | Increased | grew in number or size | Decreased | Reduced |
126 | Trickery | the practice of being deceitful and dishonest | Honesty | Sincerity |
127 | Finance | to pay for something or provide monetary support for it | Withhold | Deny |
128 | Lodestar | a specific star used for navigation at sea | Misguidance | Misdirection |
129 | Unidirectional | operating or moving in one direction | Bidirectional | Multidirectional |
130 | Pretext | a fake excuse or reason | Genuine | Valid |
131 | Realist | a person who accepts the true nature of a situation rather than an idealized version | Idealist | Dreamer |
132 | Uncivilized | impolite, coarse and uncouth | Civilized | Cultured |
133 | Supine | lying face upward | Upright | Erect |
134 | Haunches | Hindquarters; Hips, buttocks, and upper thighs of a human or animal | Forequarters | Front |
135 | Nettle | to cause someone to become annoyed or angry | Please | Gratify |
136 | Buck | male deer or antelope | Doe | Female |
137 | Abidance | a state of compliance or following of the rules | Violation | Disregard |
138 | Purview | area of authority or control | Limitation | Restriction |
139 | Hoopla | excitement or commotion surrounding a situation | Calmness | Serenity |
140 | Scheduled | describing an event that is intended to take place at a certain time | Unscheduled | Spontaneous |
141 | Inspired | encouraged; motivated | Uninspired | Unmotivated |
142 | Peeve | an annoyance or irritant | Delight | Pleasure |
143 | Amass | to bring together a large amount | Distribute | Disperse |
144 | Ferment | to produce excitement or unrest | Calm | Settle |
145 | Remind | to cause someone to remember something | Forget | Neglect |
146 | Undiminished | not lessened; not made weaker | Diminished | Decreased |
147 | Aim | to point something in a certain direction | Miss | Wander |
148 | Lasted | to have continued for a certain amount of time | Ended | Concluded |
149 | Jape | a practical joke or trick that you play on someone | Seriousness | Sincerity |
150 | Wetland | land that has wet soil, such as a marsh or a swamp | Dry land | Desert |
151 | Mantra | a phrase or term repeated often that usually echoes an individual’s basic principles | Noise | Dissonance |
152 | Recluse | a person who lives alone and avoids other people; a hermit | Socialite | Extrovert |
153 | Hound | to constantly chase or bother someone because you want to get something from them | Assist | Help |
154 | Obtained | gained or got a hold of something | Lost | Surrendered |
155 | Restrict | to limit something | Allow | Permit |
156 | Coherence | unity; consistency | Incoherence | Disconnection |
157 | Flagship | the best or most important thing produced by a company | Mediocre | Inferior |
158 | Bibliography | a list of the works referred to in a scholarly piece, usually at the end in the form of an appendix | Unreferenced | Unacknowledged |
159 | Misspell | to spell something wrong | Spell correctly | Correct spelling |
160 | Awesomeness | greatness or excellence | Mediocrity | Inferiority |
161 | Consciously | doing something deliberately, with awareness | Unconsciously | Involuntarily |
162 | Pendant | a pendant a piece of jewelry worn around the neck | Bracelet | Ring |
163 | Enigmatic | full of mystery and difficult to understand | Clear | Transparent |
164 | Barometer | something used as an indicator | Misleading | Deceptive |
165 | Acting | pretending; appearing to be | Genuine | Authentic |
166 | Bespoke | individually or custom made | Standard | Mass-produced |
167 | Scant | a tiny amount | Abundant | Plentiful |
168 | Gynarchy | a government ruled by a woman or women | Patriarchy | Male-dominated |
169 | Pandiculation | yawning and stretching | Stillness | Rest |
170 | Dapper | neat in appearance, usually referring to a male | Untidy | Sloppy |
171 | Champagne | an expensive French wine that is white or pink and fizzy (has bubbles.) | Nonalcoholic | Juice |
172 | Contretemps | an ill-timed or humiliating incident | Harmony | Agreement |
173 | Dormant | not doing anything at this time | Active | Vigorous |
174 | Crumple | crush something in a way that it becomes wrinkled with many folds | Smooth | Flatten |
175 | Adhere | conform to or follow rules exactly | Deviate | Diverge |
176 | Dial | to call a telephone number | Hang up | Ignore |
177 | Au gratin | cooking technique in which a dish topped with cheese and/or breadcrumbs and then browned | Plain | Simple |
178 | Torah | the five books found in the beginning of the holy book of the Judaism religion | Non-religious | Secular |
179 | Cloudy | (of weather or sky) overcast; covered with clouds | Clear | Sunny |
180 | Reinvigorate | to revive or refresh | Exhaust | Drain |
181 | Enrich | to improve something or make something more enjoyable | Impoverish | Deplete |
182 | Obnubilate | to obscure or darken something | Clarify | Illuminate |
183 | Patent | an official government document that allows the creator of a product to only create and sell this product for a period of time | Open | Generic |
184 | Prevaricate | speak or act in an evasive way | Truth | Honesty |
185 | Destine | to intend for something to fulfill a certain purpose | Divert | Sidetrack |
186 | Clown | someone who acts silly to entertain or make others laugh | Serious person | Comedian |
187 | Ratified | confirmed or made official | Rejected | Disapproved |
188 | Ungainly | used to describe a person or movement that is clumsy or awkward | Graceful | Agile |
189 | Apolitical | not interested in political topics or events | Political | Engaged |
190 | None | not any or no one | All | Everything |
191 | Archaic | old and no longer useful | Modern | Current |
192 | Cheapen | to reduce the price or quality of something | Enhance | Improve |
193 | Pachyderm | a mammal, usually with thick skin, that has hooves or appendages similar in shape to hooves | Lightweight | Thin-skinned |
194 | Messenger | someone who delivers a message (communicates) to someone else | Withholder | Concealer |
195 | Stress | to place emphasis or importance on | Relax | Unwind |
196 | Yacht | a sail-boat used for racing or pleasure rides | Canoe | Kayak |
197 | Joke | something said to cause amusement or entertainment | Seriousness | Gravity |
198 | Embrace | to clasp someone or each other with affection; hug | Reject | Avoid |
199 | Blare | emit a loud and harsh sound | Muffle | Hush |
200 | Detached | not connected or joined | Attached | Connected |
201 | Ravine | a tiny yet deep valley | Hill | Mountain |
202 | Frenetic | fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied | Calm | Relaxed |
203 | Judicious | showing intelligence and good judgment | Foolish | Unwise |
204 | Turnabout | a complete reversal of a situation or an opinion | Continuation | Stability |
205 | Passing | giving out; delivering | Holding | Keeping |
206 | Bashful | shy or easily embarrassed | Confident | Bold |
207 | Loyal | trusted and dependable | Disloyal | Unfaithful |
208 | Dilatory | intended to cause delay | Prompt | Punctual |
209 | Salute | to show distinction to someone by raising the right hand using a certain gesture | Ignore | Neglect |
210 | Retort | Agree | Concur | |
211 | Macabre | gruesome, shocking, disturbing, terrifying | Pleasant | Wholesome |
212 | Waif | a very skinny and lanky girl or young woman | Plump | Well-fed |
213 | Excessive | more than needed | Moderate | Reasonable |
214 | Unwieldy | hard to relocate because of its size | Manageable | Compact |
215 | Endearment | actions or words that convey affection | Dislike | Hostility |
216 | All the while | for that whole period of time; happening continually during that time | Never | Occasionally |
217 | Plaintiff | in court the individual who claims someone else is responsible for a misdeed | Defendant | Accused |
218 | Homebrew | beer or some other type of alcoholic drink made at home | Commercial | Factory-made |
219 | Irremediable | unable to be remedied, cured, corrected or repaired | Remediable | Fixable |
220 | Syringe | a device used to suck up or inject liquid | Extractor | Injector |
221 | Periscope | a viewing instrument, in the shape of a tube comprised of mirrors and lenses, that allows a viewer to obtain a clear field of sight | Blindspot | Tunnel Vision |
222 | Exegesis | detailed explanation of a written passage | Summary | Simplification |
223 | Opaque | not able to be seen through | Transparent | Clear |
224 | Yore | a very long time ago | Present | Modernity |
225 | VIP | a acronym for the phrase ‘very important person | Ordinary | Common |
226 | Tidiness | the act of being neat or something that is neat | Untidiness | Disorder |
227 | Ostensible | appearing as such but not necessarily so | Genuine | Authentic |
228 | Synod | a council | Schism | Disagreement |
229 | Executive | a high-ranking employee in a company or business | Subordinate | Worker |
230 | Ignition | the action of setting something on fire | Extinguishment | Quenching |
231 | Stupefy | to astonish to the point that a person’s thinking ability is decreased | Enlighten | Clarify |
232 | Flippancy | a manner that lacks respect or seriousness | Seriousness | Gravity |
233 | Ring | a circular band of any material | Straight | Line |
234 | Ajar | slightly opened | Closed | Shut |
235 | Turbulent | being in a wild or disordered state | Calm | Serene |
236 | Petrol | gas or fuel | Electric | Battery |
237 | Self-assured | showing confidence in one’s self and your own abilities/skills | Insecure | Doubtful |
238 | Collegial | associated with a pleasant relationship between co-workers or peers | Hostile | Competitive |
239 | Kickstart | to take steps to make something begin | Halt | Stop |
240 | Unprepared | not ready or able to deal with something | Ready | Equipped |
241 | Prompted | to be led to take action | Discouraged | Hesitated |
242 | Increment | a degree by which something is increased or enlarged | Reduction | Decrease |
243 | Sterile | devoid of germs | Fertile | Productive |
244 | Pro bono | a free service to the public by a lawyer | Paid | Commercial |
245 | Postponed | put something on hold; Scheduled an event for a later time than initially planned | Held | Advanced |
246 | Materialism | constant concern over material possessions and wealth | Minimalism | Spirituality |
247 | Functionality | being suited to serve a purpose well or perform a task well | Dysfunction | Malfunction |
248 | Ouch | an exclamation of hurt or pain | Pleasure | Comfort |
249 | Nefarious | very evil and wicked | Virtuous | Righteous |
250 | Renovation | to restore a building in good condition | Deterioration | Decay |
251 | Uptick | a small increase in something | Decrease | Downturn |
252 | Preternatural | unusual; uncommon in nature | Ordinary | Natural |
253 | Enlist | to volunteer/ask others for help or aid | Refuse | Decline |
254 | Strangulate | to prevent proper blood flow in the body via constriction | Liberate | Release |
255 | Shelter | to give temporary protection from something bad such as weather or danger | Expose | Endanger |
256 | Finale | the climax of an event or last part of a performance, public event, etc | Prelude | Beginning |
257 | Autochthonous | original inhabitants of a place without any migration or intermingling of other groups | Immigrant | Migrant |
258 | Evoke | to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind | Suppress | Repress |
259 | Monograph | a specialist work of writing on a single subject | Compilation | Anthology |
260 | Expurgate | to edit out rude, incorrect, offensive, useless, or otherwise undesirable information; to purge | Include | Retain |
261 | Robber | someone who commits robbery, someone who steals | Victim | Innocent |
262 | Paraplegic | someone who is unable to move their legs and lower body | Able-bodied | Mobile |
263 | Trim | to make something neater by cutting away excess or irregular parts | Expand | Enlarge |
264 | Misconceived | interpreted wrong because information wasn’t properly understood | Understood | Grasped |
265 | Via | by way of; through | Bypass | Avoid |
266 | Matriarch | a woman who leads a tribe or family | Patriarch | Male-led |
267 | Particularly | to a higher degree than normal or average | Generally | Commonly |
268 | Cowardly | referring to someone that has no courage or bravery | Courageous | Brave |
269 | Temple | a building that is devoted to religious worship | Secular | Profane |
270 | Truculence | aggressively forceful and hostile behavior | Gentleness | Kindness |
271 | Tactless | without tact; not sensitive | Considerate | Diplomatic |
272 | Improvident | not preparing for the financial future; reckless | Provident | Cautious |
273 | Introduction | a situation in which someone or something is brought in or used for the first time | Conclusion | Conclusion |
274 | Emeritus | retaining a title of honor after retirement | Active | Working |
275 | Role | an actor or actress’s part in a play or movie | Background | Minor |
276 | Hussar | a soldier from Hungary known for wearing vibrant attire | Pacifist | Peaceful |
277 | Nepotism | the act of giving opportunities to others simply because of a personal relationship | Impartiality | Fairness |
278 | Categorize | to place something in a class or group based on its attributes | Unclassify | Disorganize |
279 | Pirogue | a pirogue is a long narrow canoe | Speedboat | Cruiser |
280 | Gateway | an entrance or network that connects one thing to another | Barrier | Blockage |
281 | Adjourn | to suspend or conclude an event | Continue | Persist |
282 | Grumpy | ill-tempered or unhappy | Cheerful | Joyful |
283 | Fanciful | imaginative or unreal | Realistic | Pragmatic |
284 | Whetstone | a sharpening stone that is used to sharpen knives or other tools | Dullness | Bluntness |
285 | Iconoclast | someone who attacks the beliefs, customs, and opinions that most people in a society accept | Traditionalist | Conservative |
286 | Feared | something that one is afraid of | Comforted | Reassured |
287 | Treacle | mushy or emotional sentimentality | Candor | Bluntness |
288 | Patch | to conceal and protect a little piece of cloth or other material over a gap | Gap | Hole |
289 | Amaranthine | immortal or undying | Mortal | Transient |
290 | Smudgy | having blurred or smeared marks on the surface | Clear | Clean |
291 | Enthusiast | a person who is highly interested in something | Detractor | Critic |
292 | Regroup | to stop for a short period before continuing doing a difficult task | Disband | Scatter |
293 | Pretension | asserting a certain quality or status | Humility | Modesty |
294 | Swanky | something that is stylishly expensive | Modest | Simple |
295 | Upstanding | honest; respectable | Dishonest | Unethical |
296 | Lunar | pertaining to the moon | Solar | Terrestrial |
297 | Elusion | the act of escaping or hiding from someone | Capture | Seizure |
298 | Ruth | feeling of sorrow for someone else who is suffering | Indifference | Callousness |
299 | Foist | to compel a person or group to accept something that is not wanted | Accept | Embrace |
300 | Delayed | something that has been slowed down or postponed | Accelerated | Hastened |
301 | Transaction | the act of exchanging something for something else, whether it be an idea, goods, money, labor, or alliances | Holding | Keeping |
302 | Prognostic | describes something that would help predict the likely outcome of a disease or illness | Unpredictive | Inconclusive |
303 | Argumentative | predisposed to debating, disagreeing, or expressing controversial opinions or beliefs | Agreeable | Cooperative |
304 | Contumely | unpleasant behavior or language | Praise | Respectful |
305 | Master | to overcome or gain control of something | Surrender | Yield |
306 | Conceal | to put out of sight or hide from scrutiny | Reveal | Expose |
307 | Truant | one who skips something important | Attending | Present |
308 | Fantastical | odd and remarkable; as if it came from the imagination | Realistic | Practical |
309 | Overrule | to make a decision that opposes or rejects someone else’s idea, opinion, or decision | Accept | Approve |
310 | Virtual | something that is a digitally replicated version of something real | Real | Physical |
311 | Ungrateful | not grateful; not expressing gratitude | Thankful | Appreciative |
312 | Subjective | open to an individual’s interpretation | Objective | Factual |
313 | Constants | values that remain unchanged throughout a program | Variables | Changing |
314 | Degenerate | to fall below a certain level of quality | Improve | Elevate |
315 | Thirst | to desire or crave | Satiety | Quench |
316 | Abandoned | deserted or left by someone else | Occupied | Inhabited |
317 | Envy | to desire something had by another | Contentment | Satisfaction |
318 | Fascinating | interesting or intriguing | Boring | Uninteresting |
319 | Paygrade | a step on a multi-level wage or salary range | Volunteer | Unpaid |
320 | Breezy | pleasantly windy | Calm | Still |
321 | Dilemma | a situation in which you have to make a tough choice | Solution | Certainty |
322 | Demure | shy and modest; reserved | Bold | Outspoken |
323 | Protrude | to push out | Recede | Withdraw |
324 | Pictograph | a pictograph is a visual depiction of information | Text | Alphabet |
325 | Recant | to retract a public statement | Affirm | Confirm |
326 | Odious | unpleasant; repulsive | Pleasant | Agreeable |
327 | Harshly | in a way that is cruel or rough | Gently | Mildly |
328 | Misapply | to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose | Apply | Use |
329 | Underline | to emphasize something written by marking a line underneath it | Ignore | Overlook |
330 | Strut | a proud step or walk, with the head upright | Humble | Modest |
331 | Baseness | a shortage of positive qualities | Nobility | Excellence |
332 | Extinction | the process of a species completely dying out | Survival | Preservation |
333 | Skirting | skirting is going around something instead of straight through it | Direct | Through |
334 | Concurrent | occurring at the same point in time | Sequential | Sequential |
335 | Submit | to bring forth an item before or to a group of people | Withhold | Resist |
336 | Continuously | an adverb that means without interruption or ceasing | Occasionally | Sporadically |
337 | Abutment | a structure built to support the weight or pressure of an arch or end of something such as a bridge | Gap | Disconnection |
338 | Rusty | metal object covered in rust | Polished | Shiny |
339 | Aficionado | an expert or enthusiast who is extremely knowledgeable about a subject or activity | Novice | Beginner |
340 | Pusillanimous | lacking bravery or courage | Brave | Courageous |
341 | Impregnate | to cause someone to become pregnant | Abstain | Avoid |
342 | Rollicking | joyous and carefree | Sober | Serious |
343 | Supernumerary | in excess | Essential | Necessary |
344 | Video | to record or capture something on film | Audio | Sound |
345 | Withdrawal | the removal or cancellation of something | Deposit | Addition |
346 | Scrunch | to squeeze something together tightly | Flatten | Smooth |
347 | Chatter | trivial talk or chit chat | Silence | Quiet |
348 | Knell | an indication that something has come to a conclusion or an end | Commencement | Start |
349 | Linear | arranged or along a straight line | Nonlinear | Curved |
350 | Intricate | highly involved or complex | Simple | Plain |
351 | Jovial | warm and friendly | Gloomy | Somber |
352 | Motorist | one who travels by motorized vehicle | Pedestrian | Walker |
353 | Magisterial | overbearing and domineering | Humble | Submissive |
354 | Hypochondriac | one who believes he or she is always ill | Healthy | Fit |
355 | Suffuse | to spread out excessively | Drain | Deplete |
356 | Preferred | liked or favored over other choices | Undesired | Unwanted |
357 | Frump | an unattractive woman who dresses in an old-fashioned, shabby way | Fashionable | Stylish |
358 | Putative | assumed to be as such | Certain | Confirmed |
359 | Magniloquent | using high-sounding, boastful language | Modest | Humble |
360 | Superfluity | an unnecessarily large amount of something | Scarcity | Shortage |
361 | Bear | to tolerate or accept something | Reject | Refuse |
362 | Ownership | possession of something | Dispossession | Loss |
363 | Repetitive | happening, in the same way, many times | Varied | Diverse |
364 | Amatory | associated with expressing erotic or sexual love | Platonic | Non-romantic |
365 | Numbness | the decrease or absence of feeling | Sensation | Feeling |
366 | Allotment | one share of something that has been given out in portions | Whole | Entirety |
367 | House arrest | a person under house arrest has been officially ordered not to leave home | Freedom | Liberty |
368 | Light | to set something on fire | Extinguish | Quench |
369 | Voluminous | spacious; roomy | Compact | Small |
370 | Disputatious | taking pleasure in arguments | Agreeable | Cooperative |
371 | Allergen | something that leads to an allergic reaction | Harmless | Non-irritant |
372 | Deforestation | the process of a forested area being deprived of foliage, usually as a result of resource gathering | Afforestation | Reforestation |
373 | Nestle | to snuggle or cuddle something | Separate | Distance |
374 | Revenant | an individual who has returned from a lengthy absence or a grave | Departed | Absent |
375 | Neat | tidy and well-ordered | Messy | Untidy |
376 | Bad | of poor quality or standard | Good | Excellent |
377 | Excepting | excluding; except for | Including | Considering |
378 | Current | happening or being done/used now | Past | Outdated |
379 | Hirsute | hairy | Bald | Hairless |
380 | Doddering | physically weak or trembling because of old age | Agile | Energetic |
381 | Vine | a plant that gets its support by growing in a climbing or twisting way around a surface | Animal | Inanimate |
382 | Formalism | a type of art where the focus is primarily on the form or outer appearance as opposed to the inner details | Informality | Casual |
383 | Anhydrous | describes a substance that has no water | Hydrated | Moist |
384 | Hypertension | the disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure | Normal | Healthy |
385 | Thief | one who steals things from others | Honest | Law-abiding |
386 | Feverishly | performed in a hasty way | Calmly | Composed |
387 | Bigoted | narrow-minded; Intolerant based on biases or prejudices | Tolerant | Open-minded |
388 | Conflate | to blend two or more things into one whole | Differentiate | Distinguish |
389 | Synchronize | to cause two or more events to happen at exactly the same time, at the same rate, or in a time-coordinated way | Desynchronize | Desynchronize |
390 | Milieu | the environment in which one experiences life | Isolation | Solitude |
391 | Penal | penal refers to a disciplinary punishment | Innocent | Just |
392 | Nescience | unawareness or ignorance | Awareness | Knowledge |
393 | Procure | to get possession of something by action or effort | Forfeit | Lose |
394 | Ostracize | exclude someone | Include | Accept |
395 | Illustrious | respectable because of one’s accomplishments | Unknown | Obscure |
396 | Heathen | one who is uncultured or nonreligious | Religious | Pious |
397 | Quality control | a system for maintaining a desired level of quality in an existing product or service | Deficiency | Flaw |
398 | Air | the invisible mixture of gases that covers the earth | Solid | Ground |
399 | Eventful | full of interesting and exciting events | Uneventful | Monotonous |
400 | Conditioner | something used to improve one’s current condition | Aggravator | Irritant |
401 | Barb | a sharp pointy wire that projects out from a longer wire or hook | Blunt | Dull |
402 | Xerox | a photocopy or reproduction of something | Original | Genuine |
403 | Pathogen | a tiny organism that brings about a disease | Beneficial | Antidote |
404 | Penance | self-inflicted punishment for a misdeed | Reward | Indulgence |
405 | Accismus | the pretended refusal of something one strongly desires | Acceptance | Approval |
406 | Commoner | an ordinary person who has no special title and isn’t of royal blood | Aristocrat | Noble |
407 | Viscount | a lower-middle ranking english nobleman | Commoner | Peasant |
408 | Oculist | an out-of-date term which refers to either an ophthalmologist or optometrist | Modern Optician | Eye Specialist |
409 | Immodest | lacking modesty and decency | Modest | Decent |
410 | Assign | to designate or set apart something for some purpose | Unassign | Detach |
411 | Gale | a very strong wind | Calm | Breeze |
412 | Buttress | Undermine | Weaken | |
413 | Barracks | lodging quarters in a structure for military troops | Civilian | Individual |
414 | Viewpoint | someone’s perspective or position on something | Consensus | Agreement |
415 | Gamete | a developed sex cell that has only one set of unpaired chromosomes | Somatic Cell | Sperm |
416 | Incarnate | to stand for something or someone in a noticeable way | Abstract | Conceptual |
417 | Repay | to reimburse | Owe | Default |
418 | Trolley | a vehicle, usually that resembles a rectangular bus that is powered by electricity and runs on a cable or track | Stationary | Fixed |
419 | Ledge | a flat slender surface that protrudes out of a wall | Depression | Hollow |
420 | Grandfathered | exempt from a new law or regulation because of an old rule or existing account | New | Contemporary |
421 | Comportment | conduct; manners | Misconduct | Indecorum |
422 | Apart | to be separated by a typically considerable distance | Together | Joined |
423 | Nervous | anxious; worried | Calm | Relaxed |
424 | Mark | a small area on a surface that is stained or discolored | Blemish | Stain |
425 | Oh | response that is an emotional astonishment | Ah | Wow |
426 | Pear | a sweet firm fruit that has a thinner top with a bowl-like base | Apple | Banana |
427 | Notify | to inform someone of something | Conceal | Withhold |
428 | Pictured | imagined; saw in one’s mind | Unseen | Unimagined |
429 | Aghast | shocked or surprised in an upsetting way | Delighted | Pleased |
430 | Restaurant | a place where food is sold and served to customers | Home Kitchen | Residence |
431 | Generative | capable of producing or reproducing something | Sterile | Nonproductive |
432 | Stylish | in trend with current fashion styles | Outdated | Unfashionable |
433 | Pique | to trigger curiosity or interest | Indifference | Disinterest |
434 | Mannerisms | common gestures and behaviors from a person or thing | Naturalness | Simplicity |
435 | Monogamy | the condition of having only one spouse or partner | Polygamy | Infidelity |
436 | Bodice | the part of a woman’s dress that is above the waist, but doesn’t include the sleeves | Lower Body | Skirt |
437 | Meticulous | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise | Careless | Negligent |
438 | Defoliant | a synthetic spray applied to trees or plants in order for the leaves to fall off of them | Fertilizer | Growth-promoter |
439 | Family | a group of people related to one another | Individual | Outsider |
440 | Shuttle | a form of transportation that travels between two places on a regular basis | Permanent | Fixed |
441 | Intellect | the capability to view things in a logical manner | Ignorance | Stupidity |
442 | Revel | to take joy in something | Mourn | Lament |
443 | Quarrelsome | argumentative; confrontational | Harmonious | Agreeable |
444 | Alcove | a small area that is secluded from a large space | Open Area | Expanse |
445 | Revelry | loud and rough partying | Quietness | Calmness |
446 | Programming | the process of writing and scheduling programs | Decommission | Disable |
447 | Exasperated | very annoyed | Calm | Unbothered |
448 | Meanspirited | unkind; rude | Kind | Compassionate |
449 | Leaned | slanted; bent in one direction | Straightened | Upright |
450 | Full disclosure | principle under which all material facts regarding a case or event must be revealed or released | Concealment | Secrecy |
451 | Manic | wildly erratic or frenzied in behavior | Calm | Stable |
452 | Commuter | a person who regularly travels a great distance to work | Resident | Local |
453 | Scholastic | related to academic studies or education | Non-academic | Non-educational |
454 | Hardware | tools or machine parts | Software | Virtual |
455 | Bacteria | microscopic living organisms, some of which are dangerous and can cause illness | Probiotic | Beneficial |
456 | Indigene | an indigenous person that is a native of a certain place | Immigrant | Outsider |
457 | Negligent | careless; irresponsible | Cautious | Careful |
458 | Well-being | refers to one’s health or safety | Ill-being | Sickness |
459 | Glamorous | stylishly fashionable | Plain | Dull |
460 | Predominant | being the main thing or issue | Insignificant | Minor |
461 | Wedded | married | Single | Unmarried |
462 | Egalitarianism | the idea of fairness for all humans | Inequality | Hierarchy |
463 | Casino | a place where a person goes to play games or gamble money | Home | Residence |
464 | Voluble | characterized by ready or rapid speech; fluent | Reserved | Silent |
465 | Mordacious | having an abrasive attitude or using abrasive words | Friendly | Amicable |
466 | Aeronautical | dealing with the operation of an aircraft, flight | Grounded | Earthbound |
467 | Sublingual | pertaining to the bottom of the mouth beneath the tongue | Oral | Buccal |
468 | Feedback | information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product or performance | Criticism | Silence |
469 | Circumscribe | to limit the range or scope of something to a particular degree | Expand | Broaden |
470 | Simplicity | the state of being easy or simple | Complexity | Complication |
471 | Abundance | a large quantity; many | Scarcity | Shortage |
472 | Gelid | extremely cold or icy | Warm | Mild |
473 | Aerial | happening in the air | Ground | Terrestrial |
474 | Eighth | to be number eight in a line of things | First | Initial |
475 | Backdrop | a painted piece of cloth that is used as the background for a performance picture | Foreground | Main Scene |
476 | Icky | with an unpleasant quality | Pleasant | Agreeable |
477 | Tearjerker | a sentimental story, movie, or song, calculated to evoke sadness or sympathy | Uplifting | Happy |
478 | Trump | to outrank or beat someone | Surrender | Yield |
479 | Epithet | a word or phrase that describes a person or thing | Praise | Approval |
480 | Jut | to stick out from something in a noticeable way | Recede | Retreat |
481 | Scornfully | in a way that shows you have no respect or like for someone or something | Respectfully | Admiringly |
482 | Seniority | refers to having a high ranking in an organization due to having been there for a longer period of time than others | Juniority | Subordination |
483 | Submittal | the act of someone or something being directed and shown to someone else for a conclusion | Withholding | Concealment |
484 | Postgraduate | referring to study undertaken after completing a first degree | Undergraduate | Beginner |
485 | Guild | an alliance of individuals with similar goals and interests | Independent | Individual |
486 | Hidebound | rigidly opposed to change | Flexible | Open-minded |
487 | Directory | a book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers | Chaos | Disorder |
488 | Handy | useful; practical | Unhelpful | Inconvenient |
489 | Tournament | (In a sport or game) a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize | Exhibition | Practice |
490 | Backing | supporting; funding | Opposition | Resistance |
491 | Part | a piece or section of something | Whole | Entirety |
492 | Unbeknownst | without an individual’s knowledge | Known | Revealed |
493 | Elevator | a device used for raising and lowering people in multi-floor buildings | Stairs | Escalator |
494 | Galling | triggering annoyance or anger | Soothing | Comforting |
495 | Achilles Heel | a crippling weakness in an otherwise impenetrable object | Strength | Forte |
496 | Incommodious | not comfortable; unpleasant | Comfortable | Spacious |
497 | Dollop | a little blob of something that is usually squishy or gooey | Whole | Entirety |
498 | Purity | the state of being clean and clear; not mixed with anything else | Impurity | Contamination |
499 | Cumulative | growing as a result of additions | Isolated | Individual |
500 | Effusive | expressing a lot of emotion | Reserved | Restrained |
501 | Leisure | free time from doing tasks | Work | Labor |
502 | Merged | combined into one single object or being | Separated | Divided |
503 | Exhilarate | to make an individual extremely happy | Depress | Sadden |
504 | Refuge | a place that offers protection or serves as an escape | Danger | Risk |
505 | Happening | taking place; occurring | Stillness | Inactivity |
506 | Close | uncomfortably humid and lacking in breezes or wind | Breezy | Fresh |
507 | Geology | that portion of science associated with rocks and their relevance in the history of an area or planet | Meteorology | Oceanography |
508 | Suppress | to prevent or restrain action or emotion | Encourage | Promote |
509 | Hygiene | practices or conditions that promote health through cleanliness | Neglect | Filth |
510 | Decay | to rot or break down | Flourish | Thrive |
511 | Lagniappe | a small gift given to a customer when purchasing something | Scarcity | Absence |
512 | Gambol | to jump or run in a playful manner | Walk | Stroll |
513 | Turpitude | a vile or depraved act | Virtue | Integrity |
514 | Per se | by itself or as such | Inessential | Secondary |
515 | Layoff | a suspension of work duties because the company doesn’t have enough business or money | Employment | Hiring |
516 | Maleficent | harmful or evil in intent or effect | Benevolent | Kind |
517 | Differentiate | to identify as dissimilar | Similar | Identify |
518 | Prompt | in good time; punctual | Delay | Procrastinate |
519 | Mystified | puzzled or confused | Clear | Understand |
520 | Schematic | a drawing or sketch using abstract, graphic symbols that shows how a system works in a simple way | Elaborate | Detailed |
521 | Presumption | a belief that something is true or false without having all of the facts | Certainty | Knowledge |
522 | Shorn | to cut | Grow | Lengthen |
523 | Inmate | a person who is in jail or in prison | Free | Outsider |
524 | Vilely | in an evil or wicked way | Righteously | Virtuously |
525 | Vespertine | taking place or happening at night | Diurnal | Daytime |
526 | Distraction | something that draws one’s attention away from their intended focus | Focus | Concentration |
527 | Blackguard | to abuse or put someone down verbally | Praise | Compliment |
528 | Sedulous | diligent, hard working and persistent | Negligent | Lazy |
529 | Herculean | demanding an extraordinary amount of labor or effort | Effortless | Easy |
530 | Hokum | talk that is considered nonsense | Sensible | Rational |
531 | Ogre | a man-eating giant found in fairytales and legends | Angel | Kind |
532 | Delight | a strong feeling of happiness or pleasure | Displeasure | Discontent |
533 | Improvise | to create something as needed | Plan | Prepare |
534 | Enactment | the process of passing a law | Repeal | Abolishment |
535 | Ambient | producing a mood or effect by being present | Stagnant | Lifeless |
536 | Concision | the process of cutting out unnecessary words when relaying a thought or idea | Verbosity | Wordiness |
537 | Retained | kept or held | Released | Let go |
538 | Parenthood | the status of being a mother or father | Childless | Barren |
539 | Amanuensis | a secretary whose job is to write or type what someone else is saying | Autograph | Author |
540 | Oenophile | a connoisseur or person who loves wine | Teetotaler | Abstainer |
541 | Proliferation | a rapid multiplication of parts or the increase in the number of something | Reduction | Decrease |
542 | Privileged | advantaged or fortunate | Disadvantaged | Underprivileged |
543 | Cram | to stuff; completely fill | Organize | Arrange |
544 | Nether | rear; posterior | Superior | Upper |
545 | Homewrecker | a person who is blamed for the breakup of a marriage or family because they are having an affair with one party | Peacemaker | Reconciler |
546 | Snookered | tricked or trapped | Aware | Informed |
547 | Subcontinent | a recognizable area within a continent | Mainland | Continent |
548 | Complaisance | willing compliance or agreement | Refusal | Disapproval |
549 | Germane | relating to a subject in an appropriate way | Irrelevant | Unrelated |
550 | Characterize | to describe | Misrepresent | Distort |
551 | Headstrong | focused on doing what one wants | Compliant | Obedient |
552 | Shatter | to break something into multiple pieces | Repair | Mend |
553 | Decimate | to destroy or greatly decrease in size or number | Increase | Multiply |
554 | Lucre | money or profit gained illegally or immorally | Charity | Philanthropy |
555 | Symbolize | an object used to represent a greater or hidden meaning | Misrepresent | Distort |
556 | Crash | to collide into something | Slow down | Halt |
557 | Insouciant | not concerned about anything; carefree | Concerned | Anxious |
558 | Bloodshed | carnage and a massacre where lots of human lives were lost during a violent event | Peace | Harmony |
559 | Density | how compact or concrete something is | Rarity | Sparsity |
560 | Decathlon | an athletic contest consisting of ten events | Singularity | Individuality |
561 | Excess | surplus; extra | Deficiency | Insufficiency |
562 | Homophobia | dislike or prejudice against those who like the same sex (homosexuals) | Acceptance | Tolerance |
563 | Minor | a legal term meaning child or one under the age of 18 | Major | Adult |
564 | Moment | for a short unknown amount of time | Duration | Eternity |
565 | Cradle | a rocking infant’s bed that usually has sides | Rock | Jolt |
566 | Problem | a situation regarded as troubling or unwelcome that must be solved or overcome | Solution | Resolution |
567 | Undeniably | emphasizing that something is clearly true and can’t be denied | Questionably | Doubtfully |
568 | Quaker | A nickname for a religious member of the Religious Society of Friends | Agitator | Troublemaker |
569 | Skin | the thin layer of tissue that covers the outside of the body or an object | Core | Interior |
570 | Touched | deeply moved emotionally | Unaffected | Unmoved |
571 | Lacked | needed; required | Possessed | Had |
572 | Hardship | adversity; difficulty | Comfort | Ease |
573 | Gratified | to be satisfied or indulged | Dissatisfied | Displeased |
574 | Crew | a team of people who work on the same project or job | Individual | Solo |
575 | Store | a place where items are sold to the public | Deplete | Empty |
576 | Impecunious | lacking money; penniless | Wealthy | Affluent |
577 | Dishevel | to make something disordered or untidy | Arrange | Tidy |
578 | Often | frequently and regularly | Rarely | Seldom |
579 | Dictatorship | a form of government in which one person has total power | Democracy | Republic |
580 | Cusp | a point in time that marks the beginning of a change or a transition | Center | Middle |
581 | Corps | a band of people operating together | Individual | Singular |
582 | Rectitude | behavior that is correct and moral | Dishonesty | Corruption |
583 | Pasquinade | a composition (cartoon, flyer or skit) that imitates, mocks or misrepresents somebody’s style, typically in a humorous way | Praise | Acclaim |
584 | Natural | something organic derived from nature that is raw and pure, not having been treated or processed | Artificial | Synthetic |
585 | Paper | a thin flimsy item that is made from wood and mainly used for people to write on | Metal | Plastic |
586 | Revelation | a surprising realization that makes you look at things in a new way | Concealment | Secrecy |
587 | Lawful | legal; allowed by the rules/law | Unlawful | Illegal |
588 | Conniption | a fit, fuss, or tantrum | Calmness | Composure |
589 | Needed | required; wanted | Unnecessary | Excessive |
590 | Verbatim | repeating the exact words that were used | Paraphrase | Summarize |
591 | Hypothermia | a dangerous drop in body temperature brought on by cold temperature | Hyperthermia | Warmth |
592 | Coquette | a flirty lady with the male population to seek their appreciation | Modest | Reserved |
593 | Obvious | noticeable and likely to be determined | Obscure | Unclear |
594 | Smidgen | a small amount of something | Abundance | Plenitude |
595 | Honorary | a title or acclaim without having to go through the normal route to achieve it | Earned | Deserved |
596 | Formally | officially | Informally | Casually |
597 | Dexterous | having or showing great skill or cleverness | Clumsy | Awkward |
598 | Scuff | to scrape or scratch | Polish | Buff |
599 | Merger | the joining of two things into one | Separation | Division |
600 | Pilferage | the recurrent theft of small items of little value | Honesty | Integrity |
601 | Fatal | causes death or leads to a disaster | Nonfatal | Benign |
602 | Suffered | experienced; lived through | Enjoyed | Relished |
603 | Purlieus | the area surrounding a place | Core | Center |
604 | Transparency | openness; clearness | Opacity | Opaqueness |
605 | Shoot | to kill or wound something with a bullet or an arrow | Spare | Preserve |
606 | Underestimate | to say that something is worth less than it really is | Overestimate | Appraise |
607 | Shortcoming | a deficiency or failing | Strength | Merit |
608 | Responded | took action | Ignored | Neglected |
609 | Coniferous | a tree or bush bearing cones and green leaves that do not fall in the winter | Deciduous | Leafy |
610 | Pessimism | the habit of always seeing things in the worst light | Optimism | Hope |
611 | Intensify | to make something more intense | Diminish | Reduce |
612 | Tell | to communicate information or facts | Withhold | Conceal |
613 | Nightingale | a small, brown European bird that is most notable for the singing of the male at night in mating season | Mute | Silent |
614 | Finality | a final or unchangeable condition | Indefinite | Continuity |
615 | Deprecatory | belittling, critical | Appreciative | Praising |
616 | Hopeful | believing a positive result will occur | Pessimistic | Despondent |
617 | Venue | the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event | Outdoors | Wilderness |
618 | Swear | to make a solemn promise to do something or confirming that something is true | Deny | Refute |
619 | Owned | to be utterly defeated | Victorious | Triumphant |
620 | Maintain | to keep something in its current condition or state | Neglect | Abandon |
621 | Fornication | sexual intercourse between two people not married to each other | Chastity | Abstinence |
622 | Audit | a systematic assessment of something | Neglect | Ignore |
623 | Rock | to move back and forth | Stabilize | Fix |
624 | Fog | a thick cloud close to the ground or ocean; making it difficult to see | Clarity | Clearness |
625 | Preserved | maintained in an original state over time | Altered | Modified |
626 | Blithe | carefree and unconcerned | Serious | Grave |
627 | Delegation | a group of people a sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, elected representatives sent to a conference | Individual | Singular |
628 | Resisted | avoided; refused | Embraced | Accepted |
629 | Influencer | one has an effect of the decisions or development of someone or something else | Follower | Subordinate |
630 | Cortege | an individual’s entourage or a grave procession | Individual | Singular |
631 | Authorize | to give official permission | Forbid | Prohibit |
632 | Perverse | not normal or proper | Normal | Conventional |
633 | Unbelievable | incredible; not able to be imagined | Believable | Credible |
634 | Defensive | used to protect or defend from attack | Offensive | Aggressive |
635 | Homage | an act performed to show respect | Disrespect | Insult |
636 | Foray | an initial attempt at something | Retreat | Withdrawal |
637 | Advised | gave advice or guidance; Instructed or counseled | Discouraged | Warned |
638 | Hammy | overly dramatic and theatrical | Subdued | Reserved |
639 | Cacophony | an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds | Harmony | Melody |
640 | Sensor | a device which detects or measures a physical property (i.e., light, temperature) and records/transmits this information | Human | Manual |
641 | Totality | the whole or entirety of something | Fragment | Partiality |
642 | Remorseless | without guilt or regret | Remorseful | Contrite |
643 | Blink | to open and close the eyes quickly | Stare | Gaze |
644 | Uncanny | strangely weird | Ordinary | Expected |
645 | Dislodge | to shake or move something from a stuck position | Secure | Anchor |
646 | Indecision | unable to decide between choices | Certainty | Resolve |
647 | Military | the armed forces of a country | Civilian | Nonmilitary |
648 | Lingering | remaining or staying in a place longer than expected | Brief | Transient |
649 | Fuzz | a short, frizzy mass of fiber or hair | Clarity | Sharpness |
650 | Voguish | trendy; in style | Outdated | Unfashionable |
651 | Fanciful | coming from the imagination; dreamlike | Realistic | Practical |
652 | Exculpatory | describes something that shows or declares that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing | Incriminating | Damning |
653 | Genesis | the point at which something comes into existence; the beginning | Conclusion | Conclusion |
654 | Conventional | describing the standard or the norm | Unconventional | Nontraditional |
655 | Clam | a type of mollusk that lives in water and has two shells that are hinged together | Silence | Quiet |
656 | Flailing | to move uncontrollably in the air | Steady | Controlled |
657 | Moist | damp; wet | Dry | Arid |
658 | Ambition | a desire to accomplish (complete) a task | Apathy | Indifference |
659 | Resistor | one that actively resists policies, especially those of the government | Advocate | Supporter |
660 | Walking | moving by lifting one’s feet and putting them back down again | Stationary | Still |
661 | Scheming | making underhanded or sneaky plans | Genuine | Honest |
662 | Single-handedly | done alone without help from anyone else | Collaboratively | Jointly |
663 | Unfounded | not based on fact; without support | Founded | Established |
664 | Intergalactic | relating to or situated between multiple galaxies | Terrestrial | Earthly |
665 | Smarting | the sensation of feeling a sharp pain or hurt | Numb | Insensitive |
666 | Deprivation | the lack of something which is viewed as necessary | Affluence | Plenty |
667 | Paycheck | a check in payment of wages and salary | Volunteer | Unpaid |
668 | Enunciate | to clearly state | Mumble | Slur |
669 | Hysterical | affected by uncontrolled emotions | Calm | Serene |
670 | Unspeakable | too horrific or horrible to be expressed in words | Expressible | Speakable |
671 | Avail | to be of advantage or use | Ineffective | Useless |
672 | Bird | a feather-covered, warm-blooded animal that lays eggs and flies | Mammal | Reptile |
673 | Stochastic | having a probability or random factor | Deterministic | Predictable |
674 | Arbitrage | a method of buying something for one price and then immediately selling it for another price somewhere else | Fair trade | Equality |
675 | Fickle | changing one’s mind frequently | Constant | Steady |
676 | Bailiwick | the district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction | Outskirts | Exterior |
677 | Healthful | good for a person’s health | Harmful | Unhealthy |
678 | Cripple | person who has severe impairment in his physical abilities; unable to walk | Able-bodied | Fit |
679 | Fahrenheit | a temperature scale in which 32 degrees is the standard for freezing and 212 degrees is the boiling point | Celsius | Centigrade |
680 | Bright | shining or giving off a lot of light | Dull | Dim |
681 | Confiscate | to take for a specific reason | Return | Restore |
682 | Timing | the action of deciding the right moment in a situation at which to do something | Delay | Postpone |
683 | Ghastly | extremely awful | Pleasant | Delightful |
684 | Exhaust | to wear out or use up one’s resources or materials | Renew | Energize |
685 | Limpid | see-through; clear | Cloudy | Opaque |
686 | Ploy | a gimmick or strategy | Honesty | Sincerity |
687 | Fauna | wildlife of a specific area | Flora | Vegetation |
688 | Adolescent | a young person who is developing into an adult | Adult | Mature |
689 | Refraction | the twisting or bending of light as it travels from one agent to another agent | Transparency | Clarity |
690 | Roomer | a person who rents a room in another person’s home | Host | Resident |
691 | Hogwash | nonsense; gibberish | Truth | Validity |
692 | Nonage | the period of one’s immaturity | Adulthood | Maturity |
693 | Pro rata | consistently corresponding to a precise amount | Unproportional | Disproportionate |
694 | Churlish | rude; impolite | Polite | Civil |
695 | Rest assured | to rest easy about something because it is guaranteed | Doubtful | Uncertain |
696 | Automaton | the process of making a machine work automatically without the assistance of a human | Human | Manual |
697 | Unconscionable | not right or unreasonable | Ethical | Just |
698 | Misconstrued | to interpret something the wrong way | Understood | Interpreted |
699 | Waitressing | acting as a restaurant server, waiting on guests by bringing them food and drinks | Customer | Client |
700 | Bliss | total happiness | Misery | Suffering |
701 | Consultation | a conference for the exchange of information and advice | Silence | Non-discussion |
702 | Headstone | a slab of stone set up at the head of a grave, typically inscribed with the name of the person buried below | Empty | Unmarked |
703 | Toe | any one of the five digits at the end of the human foot | Heel | Foot |
704 | Verisimilitude | the appearance or semblance of truth | Falseness | Fiction |
705 | Vale | a large flatland usually between a mountain or rock formation | Mountain | Summit |
706 | Bouncing | moving upward (and then usually back down) after hitting a surface | Stationary | Still |
707 | Vane | a person who changes his mind easily | Consistent | Steady |
708 | Endurance | the ability to do something difficult for a long time | Weakness | Fatigue |
709 | Eventually | in the end; after some time | Immediately | Instantly |
710 | Appetizing | appealing or attractive, typically in reference to food | Unappetizing | Unattractive |
711 | Paramount | of the greatest concern | Insignificant | Irrelevant |
712 | Factory | a building were products are made | Handmade | Artisanal |
713 | Heartthrob | a famous and attractive man with lots of admirers | Unattractive | Uncharismatic |
714 | Dishabille | extreme casual or disorderly dress, shirt tail out, sleeves unbuttoned, etc | Neat | Tidy |
715 | Stimuli | anything that evokes or causes a reaction or function in the human body | Inactivity | Suppression |
716 | Epilogue | a brief speech that ends a literary creation | Prologue | Introduction |
717 | Babelicious | very physically attractive or sexy | Unattractive | Plain |
718 | Accommodating | inclined to make happy or content | Uncooperative | Unyielding |
719 | Preceding | coming before something else | Following | Succeeding |
720 | Knavish | crafty; cunning | Honest | Sincere |
721 | Sissy | someone that is regarded as cowardly | Brave | Courageous |
722 | Swimmingly | in a manner that is smooth and satisfying | Poorly | Badly |
723 | Articulate | expressing oneself clearly | Inarticulate | Incoherent |
724 | Gang | a mob or posse of people usually together to do illegal or improper actions | Solo | Individual |
725 | Harassment | behavior that is repeated and annoying or bothersome | Respectful | Considerate |
726 | Steerage | cheapest class of accommodation in a ship with no individual cabins | First Class | Luxury |
727 | Science | an area of study that deals with the natural world learned through experiments and observation | Pseudoscience | Superstition |
728 | Clamor | to ask for loudly | Silence | Hush |
729 | Fruitful | being productive in any sense; yielding benefits | Unproductive | Barren |
730 | Moreover | further | Nevertheless | However |
731 | Cut-rate | cheaply priced; marked down | Expensive | High-priced |
732 | Odometer | an instrument used to measure how far a vehicle has travelled | Tripometer | Mileage |
733 | Alienation | the process of excluding something or someone | Connection | Inclusion |
734 | Ambrosial | appealing to one’s sense of smell or taste | Unpleasant | Repulsive |
735 | Frond | along, thin leaf belonging to a fern or palm tree | Leafless | Bare |
736 | Quotient | the end of result of division | Remainder | Remainder |
737 | Heal | for an injury or wound to be cured or repaired | Injure | Wound |
738 | Counterintuitive | the opposite of what makes sense | Intuitive | Logical |
739 | Nutjob | a person who displays irrational or idiotic behaviors | Sane | Rational |
740 | Difficulty | a problem or obstacle that makes something complicated | Ease | Simplicity |
741 | Manuscript | text that has been typed or handwritten as part of the preparation for publication | Published | Printed |
742 | Lattice | crisscross or diamond pattern with spaces in-between | Solid | Continuous |
743 | Point blank | the near distance to a goal that it is most likely not going to be missed | Distant | Remote |
744 | Refund | a reimbursement of money spent | Charge | Retain |
745 | Hardball | determined and forceful in an unpleasant way | Flexible | Considerate |
746 | Tie the Knot | to get married | Separate | Break |
747 | Smithereens | very tiny pieces | Whole | Intact |
748 | Pollyanna | a cheerful person who naively tries to find the good in everything | Pessimist | Realist |
749 | Fat cat | a rich and influential person who is in business or politics | Middle-class | Average |
750 | Subtitle | the second part of the heading or label given to a performance or written document | Main Title | Primary |
751 | Tolerable | something that is alright or decent, but not terrible or great | Unbearable | Intolerable |
752 | Detriment | an event or item that inflicts damage to an individual or thing | Advantage | Benefit |
753 | Superego | the part of your mind that acts as your self-accountable conscience | Id | Instinct |
754 | Personage | an important person; notable | Commoner | Nobody |
755 | Capable | able and competent | Incapable | Incompetent |
756 | Psalm | a sacred song or hymn used during worship | Curse | Profanity |
757 | Discussion | a conversation or debate usually regarded as an intellectual or serious affair | Monologue | Soliloquy |
758 | Diversion | a distraction or turning from another activity | Focus | Concentration |
759 | Blotch | an irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface | Clear Spot | Blemish |
760 | Hearten | to encourage; give strength | Discourage | Dishearten |
761 | Hypotrophy | gradual degeneration of an organ or tissue caused by a loss of cells | Growth | Development |
762 | Died | referring to an organism that has stopped living | Alive | Living |
763 | Tray | a shallow and flat container with a rim typically used for carrying food | Plate | Dish |
764 | Besotted | strongly infatuated or obsessed | Sober | Clear-headed |
765 | Sleet | rain and snow mixed | Clear Sky | Sunshine |
766 | Daft | stupid, ridiculous, or silly | Sensible | Rational |
767 | Venturesome | having the tendency to willingly take risks or dangerous adventures | Cautious | Prudent |
768 | Shade | covering from the sun | Brightness | Light |
769 | Agreed | reached a joint decision that everyone involved is okay with | Disagreed | Dissented |
770 | Frustrating | able to cause feelings of upset or annoyance | Satisfying | Gratifying |
771 | Shipwreck | the destruction of a ship at sea | Safe Harbor | Shelter |
772 | Certitude | the condition of being certain or sure about something | Uncertainty | Doubt |
773 | Hebetudinous | mentally dull or sluggish | Alert | Sharp |
774 | Trifle | to handle with disrespect or in a discourteous manner | Respect | Esteem |
775 | Banish | to cast out or away | Welcome | Embrace |
776 | Stereotype | an unfair impression that has been developed about a person or race | Individuality | Uniqueness |
777 | Vice | an unpleasant habit | Virtue | Goodness |
778 | Rapier | a long slender blade that has two edges and a protective ornament for the hand | Blunt Sword | Dull Blade |
779 | Perch | to sit and rest | Soar | Ascend |
780 | Cousin | a child of one’s uncle or aunt | Sibling | Relative |
781 | Penury | extreme poverty | Wealth | Affluence |
782 | Bam | a sound word used to describe a hard strike or blow | Whisper | Murmur |
783 | Action | combat; battle | Inaction | Passivity |
784 | Utter | total or complete | Mumble | Whisper |
785 | Abate | to lessen in degree or intensity | Increase | Intensify |
786 | Fraction | a small part of something | Whole | Entirety |
787 | Snapshot | an informal photograph taken quickly | Professional Photo | Studio Portrait |
788 | Trace | to reproduce a design or word by rewriting or re-sketching it onto the piece of paper or other surface | Erase | Remove |
789 | Veil | a head covering that may or may not cover the whole face that is often associated with religious or cultural customs | Uncover | Reveal |
790 | Notarize | to show something is legitimate by having it verified by a licensed person | Invalidate | Nullify |
791 | Modus operandi | the usual way something is done, typically a pattern | Aberration | Deviation |
792 | Candid | truthful and straightforward | Deceptive | Manipulative |
793 | Pending | pending means awaiting approval or decision | Approved | Resolved |
794 | Open-minded | being willing to accept others’ thoughts and beliefs | Closed-minded | Narrow-minded |
795 | Endless | having no end or limit | Limited | Finite |
796 | Unwavering | never doubted; always steady and on course | Unsteady | Shaky |
797 | Flowed | moved along steadily and continuously | Stagnated | Stopped |
798 | Jagged | sharp; pointed | Smooth | Even |
799 | Revive | to return to a healthy condition | Decline | Wane |
800 | Sub rosa | to be done in a discreet way | Overt | Openly |
801 | Like | similar to something else | Unlike | Dislike |
802 | Intercession | the act of intervening on someone’s behalf | Non-interference | Indifference |
803 | Linked | connected; joined | Unconnected | Separated |
804 | Scrupulous | very careful about doing something correctly | Careless | Negligent |
805 | Disburse | to pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury | Withhold | Collect |
806 | Emblem | a representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo | Obscure | Unrecognized |
807 | Stricken | the act of being struck down with something, whether it be disease, illness, or emotion | Healthy | Unaffected |
808 | Flu | shortened form of influenza-a highly contagious upper respiratory virus | Health | Wellness |
809 | Bridle | the strap located around the head and neck of a horse that the rider holds onto | Unbridle | Loosen |
810 | Savanna | a big area of grassy land that has few trees and is generally found in South America and Africa | Forest | Woodland |
811 | Ration | the portion that is distributed | Surplus | Excess |
812 | Warned | informed someone of upcoming danger | Concealed | Kept silent |
813 | Glorious | magnificent; wonderful | Inglorious | Shameful |
814 | Erosion | the slow demolition of something | Growth | Build-up |
815 | Limitless | having no end or limit | Limited | Bounded |
816 | Blockbusting | very successful, especially financially | Unsuccessful | Failure |
817 | Goer | a person who goes to a place or attends an event, especially on a regular basis | Stay-at-home | Non-attendee |
818 | Fate | destiny; events or aspects that are expected to happen | Free will | Choice |
819 | Matriculate | to become a student at a school, especially a college or university | Withdraw | Drop out |
820 | Prurience | a strong interest or obsession with sexual matters | Disinterest | Aversion |
821 | Chip | to chisel or cut off a fragment off of a firm substance | Repair | Mend |
822 | Tolerate | to put up with or withstand | Reject | Disapprove |
823 | Power | to supply a device with energy | Powerlessness | Weakness |
824 | Sacred | holy; divine | Profane | Secular |
825 | Torn | to have ripped or split something apart | Intact | Unharmed |
826 | Await | to wait for | Proceed | Move forward |
827 | Dairy | comprising of milk | Non-dairy | Lactose-free |
828 | Unfair | wrong; unjust | Fair | Just |
829 | Elide | to leave out or omit | Include | Incorporate |
830 | Abet | to encourage or support a behavior or action | Discourage | Hinder |
831 | Unsure | not certain, having doubts about a situation | Certain | Confident |
832 | Above | overhead or directly over the head | Below | Under |
833 | Repatriate | to deport or exile | Exile | Banish |
834 | Knickerbocker | a descendant of the Dutch settlers of New York | Non-native | Outsider |
835 | Torrential | a large amount of continuously flowing water | Mild | Gentle |
836 | Will | a document that outlines who will get one’s personal property and control their estate after death | Won’t | Refusal |
837 | Fallible | capable of making mistakes or being wrong | Infallible | Unerring |
838 | Generation | a generation is all the people in a group or country who are of a similar age | Individual | Single |
839 | Homogenous | of the same kind or nature | Diverse | Varied |
840 | Limiting | controlling or regulating something | Expanding | Extending |
841 | Wacky | silly or strange, but usually in a harmless way | Sensible | Rational |
842 | Suggest | to recommend or submit an opinion or statement | Discourage | Oppose |
843 | Scent | a distinctive, often pleasant smell | Odorless | Unscented |
844 | Farther | referring to a larger physical distance | Closer | Nearer |
845 | Material | matter or substance of which something can be made | Immaterial | Intangible |
846 | Sacrilegious | acting in a disrespectful manner towards something or someone considered to be holy | Respectful | Holy |
847 | Address | a formal speech delivered to an audience | Ignore | Neglect |
848 | Fortuitous | happening by accident or chance | Unfortunate | Unlucky |
849 | Half | one of two equal parts that together constitutes a whole | Whole | Entire |
850 | Doppelganger | a double or copy of a person; an imposter | Original | Genuine |
851 | Expenditure | the total needed or spent | Savings | Thrift |
852 | Heroism | the qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc. | Cowardice | Timidity |
853 | Ravel | to untangle or unravel and object or situation | Entangle | Complicate |
854 | Cycle | a series of events that happens over and over | Pause | Standstill |
855 | Utility | useful and able to perform several different functions | Uselessness | Ineffectiveness |
856 | Tonearm | the movable part of a record player that allows the needle to follow the record’s groove | Stylus | Needle |
857 | Aspiring | hopeful or potential | Unambitious | Content |
858 | Visual | relating to eyesight | Non-visual | Invisible |
859 | Vanished | disappeared from sight | Present | Visible |
860 | Admiringly | favorably or approvingly | Disapprovingly | Critically |
861 | Accrual | revenues and expenses that have been earned but are not yet recorded in the accounts | Deficiency | Shortage |
862 | Cant | the unique vocabulary used by a specific group of people | Clear | Plain |
863 | Forerunner | someone or something that came before and paved the way for something today | Successor | Follower |
864 | Vestigial | an organ or limb that is no longer in use due to evolution but may be used for other unintended purposes | Developed | Functional |
865 | Olden | related to earlier times | Modern | Current |
866 | Acquire | to obtain something | Relinquish | Surrender |
867 | Long shot | a gamble or risk that isn’t likely to pay off | Certainty | Sure thing |
868 | Centuries | a period of 100 years | Decades | Years |
869 | Goob | a silly or foolish person | Genius | Smart person |
870 | Disappearance | circumstances when a person or thing can no longer be accounted for since it has not been seen or heard from for a period of time | Appearance | Emergence |
871 | Determinism | previous events have already established the results of certain actions | Free will | Randomness |
872 | Similarly | in a like manner | Differently | Distinctly |
873 | Exhume | to bring something forth, often a body from the ground | Bury | Inter |
874 | Necessitous | deprived and poverty-stricken | Affluent | Wealthy |
875 | Ahem | an utterance similar to the sound of clearing one’s throat, used to attract attention or fill in a pause | Silence | Quiet |
876 | Chiefly | above all; mainly | Largely | Primarily |
877 | Sever | to detach by cutting figuratively or literally | Connect | Attach |
878 | Rhetorical | speech or writing that is intended to persuade or impress others | Literal | Direct |
879 | Remission | the condition of decreasing or lessening | Aggravation | Worsening |
880 | Mono | an infectious disease also known as mononucleosis or granular fever and causes a high fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and exhaustion | Poly | Multiple |
881 | Mountaineering | a sport or activity in which one climbs mountains | Descending | Descend |
882 | Propaganda | exaggerated or untruthful claims used to help raise support for an effort | Truth | Reality |
883 | Vet | to assess for specific qualities (positive or negative) before making a final decision | Ignore | Neglect |
884 | University | a college or academic institution | College | School |
885 | Disgusting | revolting or sickening | Appealing | Pleasant |
886 | Goo | a sticky or slimy substance | Solid | Firm |
887 | Execution | the act of performing a task or command to its completion | Incompletion | Failure |
888 | Avian | relating to birds | Mammalian | Reptilian |
889 | Artifact | a handmade object that is often found in some type of archaeological dig | Modern creation | Synthetic |
890 | Festal | similar or related to a festival or celebration | Ordinary | Common |
891 | Badly | severely or seriously | Well | Successfully |
892 | Involuntary | done without thought or without planning | Voluntary | Intentional |
893 | Marked | made a visible stain or other marking on something | Unmarked | Unblemished |
894 | Neuroscience | the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain | Non-scientific | Pseudoscience |
895 | Seizure | The capturing of something by force | Release | Freedom |
896 | Demonstrable | able to be verified or proven | Indemonstrable | Unproven |
897 | Surmise | to guess that something is true | Certainty | Assurance |
898 | Unaware | having no knowledge of a situation or fact | Aware | Conscious |
899 | Looming | something unpleasant that is about will happen soon and cause concern | Receding | Fading |
900 | Conducted | managed; handled | Abandoned | Neglected |
901 | Silver | a hue that is light gray in color | Gold | Bronze |
902 | Multitude | a large number of persons | Few | Handful |
903 | Slug | a slimy mollusk that lacks a shell and secretes mucous as it drags its body along the ground | Snail | Swift |
904 | Substantial | referring to something that is greater or larger than normal | Insignificant | Minor |
905 | Evaluation | an assessment or appraisal that judges how well someone or something is performing | Neglect | Disregard |
906 | Senility | the physical and mental decline connected to old age | Youth | Vitality |
907 | Externalized | expressed or shown on the outside | Internalized | Concealed |
908 | Defunct | no longer in use | Active | Operational |
909 | Until | before (a specified time) | After | Past |
910 | Nomenclature | a group of terms or names, usually in a specific discipline | Anonymous | Unnamed |
911 | Expose | to reveal or uncover something | Conceal | Cover |
912 | Briefed | prepared someone for a task by giving them updated information | Uninformed | Ignorant |
913 | Articles of Confederation | the original constitution of the U.S. that was replaced by the current constitution in 1781 | Constitution | Amendment |
914 | Nigh | near in place, time, or relationship | Distant | Far |
915 | Ranging | varying between | Constant | Fixed |
916 | Injurious | causing injury | Harmless | Beneficial |
917 | Constitutional | relating to or contained in a constitution, which is a set of laws and principles that govern the way a country or state is run. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens, as well as the structure of government. | Unconstitutional | Illegal |
918 | Moronic | foolish or stupid | Intelligent | Smart |
919 | Coward | an individual who fears doing unpleasant or risky things | Brave | Courageous |
920 | Sempiternal | everlasting; having no start or no end | Temporary | Ephemeral |
921 | Militant | prone to engage in conflict for a belief or cause | Peaceful | Pacifist |
922 | Exposure | unprotected or visible to others | Protection | Sheltered |
923 | Rigidity | being inflexible; firmness | Flexibility | Adaptability |
924 | Quaver | a tremor in an individual’s voice usually caused by nervousness or anxiety | Steady | Confident |
925 | Burgeon | to grow and expand rapidly | Decline | Shrink |
926 | Exemplary | something so good that it is an example for others to follow | Mediocre | Ordinary |
927 | Fasten | to make something secure or attached | Loosen | Unfasten |
928 | Tiling | covering a surface with square tiles | Bare | Uncovered |
929 | Tackling | making sincere efforts to fix a problem or overcome difficulty | Ignoring | Neglecting |
930 | Dispirited | having lost all hope; disheartened | Encouraged | Hopeful |
931 | Semicircle | a half circle shape | Full circle | Complete circle |
932 | Ultracrepidarian | a person who acts like an expert but rarely knows any real information about the subject | Expert | Knowledgeable |
933 | In Addition | along with, plus, or furthermore | Excluding | Apart from |
934 | Thermonuclear | relating to devices that use high temperatures from a nuclear reaction to cause powerful explosions | Non-nuclear | Conventional |
935 | Reversed | undid; moved backward | Maintained | Continued |
936 | Acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense or verdict | Conviction | Guilty |
937 | Unconstitutional | illegal and unlawful according to America’s Constitution | Legal | Lawful |
938 | Prone | inclined to act a certain way | Resistant | Averse |
939 | Embroider | to decorate cloth by sewing patterns on with thread | Plain | Unadorned |
940 | Heyday | the peak time where there was great achievement and recognition | Decline | Downturn |
941 | Vest | a sleeveless garment worn on the upper part of the body for a particular purpose or activity | Sleeveless | Sleeve |
942 | Scold | to strongly criticize | Praise | Applaud |
943 | Oopsie | a minor accident; a word uttered after a mistake is made | Success | Achievement |
944 | Gritty | courageous; brave | Soft | Smooth |
945 | Trousseau | the clothes collected by a bride for her marriage | Bachelor | Single |
946 | Systemic | relating to parts that combine forming an entity affecting an entire group or entity | Local | Isolated |
947 | Poverty | the state of having little money or possessions | Wealth | Affluence |
948 | Petal | one of the soft colored leafs surrounding the center of a flower | Center | Core |
949 | Slumlord | a landlord of property in a slum | Landlord | Property owner |
950 | Ranter | someone who speaks in a violent or loud manner | Listener | Calm Speaker |
951 | Crease | a line or mark made by folding or pressing something that is soft, such as paper or cloth | Smooth | Unwrinkle |
952 | Juxtaposition | the fact of two things being seen or placed closed together with contrasting effect | Isolation | Separation |
953 | Wad | a lump or clump of a substance | Unroll | Flatten |
954 | Digest | to divide food down so that it can be soaked up into the body’s systems | Reject | Expel |
955 | Gag | an obstructive object put over or in a person’s mouth to stop them from making noise | Uncover | Disclose |
956 | Aeronautics | the science of flight | Terrestrial | Grounded |
957 | Acquainted | familiar with a specific subject or person | Unfamiliar | Unknown |
958 | Deftly | in a skillful way that is both quick and clever | Clumsily | Awkwardly |
959 | Ember | a glowing piece of coal or wood | Blaze | Flame |
960 | Wished | hoped for; wanted | Rejected | Denied |
961 | Rivet | to command the attention of | Ignore | Neglect |
962 | Scrape | the abrasive action of rubbing against something (can be voluntary or involuntary) that results in the removal of dirt, skin, etc. | Smooth | Soothe |
963 | Cranky | ill-tempered, irritable, or agitated | Cheerful | Pleasant |
964 | Foliage | the leaves of trees, plants, and shrubs | Barren | Desert |
965 | Reverential | showing humbleness and courteousness | Disrespectful | Irreverent |
966 | Inform | to give someone information or facts | Mislead | Deceive |
967 | Undefined | unclear; vague | Clear | Explicit |
968 | Sentimental | having excessive emotions about certain things or people | Rational | Logical |
969 | Abundant | an ample amount | Scarce | Limited |
970 | Universal | relating to everyone in the world | Particular | Specific |
971 | Paradigmatic | associated with a standard model or example | Atypical | Unconventional |
972 | Polder | a piece of low lying land that was once covered by water, but has been reclaimed and protected from further submersion with dikes | Swamp | Marsh |
973 | Swathe | a bandage; a band | Uncover | Expose |
974 | Collect | to gather; to amass | Scatter | Disperse |
975 | Terra Firma | dry land, distinguishable from sea and air | Ocean | Water |
976 | Violation | in breach of a rule, law, or agreement | Compliance | Adherence |
977 | Commune | a community in which individuals live together and share work and rewards | Separate | Isolate |
978 | Paleontology | the area of science which focuses on the past through the review of plant and animal fossils | Modern Science | Futurology |
979 | Insistence | the act or state of demanding something forcefully | Flexibility | Leniency |
980 | Pleasurable | enjoyable; pleasing | Unpleasant | Unenjoyable |
981 | Tardiness | the quality of being late | Punctuality | Timeliness |
982 | Irregardless | no matter what the circumstance or situation | Regardless | Nevertheless |
983 | Fiat | a commanding order | Request | Suggestion |
984 | Prearrange | to agree or arrange something beforehand | Improvise | Spontaneous |
985 | Fluky | achieved primarily by chance or luck | Expected | Predictable |
986 | Discriminate | to make choices based on prejudgments | Accept | Include |
987 | Massacre | killing of many people | Rescue | Salvation |
988 | Remedial | designed to improve something | Worsening | Deteriorating |
989 | Prediction | a forecast of what will most likely take place in the future | Uncertainty | Surprise |
990 | Searching | looking for or over something carefully, usually in an effort to find something | Avoidance | Neglect |
991 | Battalion | a military unit that is usually 300 to 800 soldiers, comprised of several companies | Individual | Unit |
992 | Counterpoint | an argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the central element | Harmony | Agreement |
993 | Constituent | a person who votes in an election or on a particular proposal | Separate | Isolated |
994 | Ruffled | annoyed or upset | Calm | Smooth |
995 | Evolved | grew; changed | Devolved | Regressed |
996 | Entirety | wholeness; fullness; the whole | Fragment | Part |
997 | Accounting | the system of recording and managing financial transactions and accounts | Mismanagement | Negligence |
998 | Factor | an element that contributes to a circumstance or situation | Irrelevant | Insignificant |
999 | Quib | a witty or clever remark that is said in a taunting way | Compliment | Praise |
1000 | Tearful | the act of being flooded by emotion and its physical manifestation in tears full of tears | Dry | Joyful |