A Simple Guide To Synonyms and Antonyms

There are thousands of words in English language. No one can remember their meanings easily but with regular practice one can memorise most of them.  A number of words with their Synonyms and Antonyms are listed below (separated by ' - ').  Try to learn as many as you can and answer the questions thereafter.

Words - Synonyms - Antonyms

Abandon - Cease, Forsake - Continue
Abhor - Hate, Loathe, Detest - Like, Love
Abiding - Enduring, Durable - Fleeting
Able - Proficient, Competent - Incompetent, Unfit
Ability - Skill, Power - Disability, Inability
Abortive - Fruitless, Futile - Fruitful, Successful
Abolish - Destroy, Undo - Restore, Revive
Abridge - Shorten, Curtail - Lengthen, Expand
Absolve - Forgive, Pardon, Excuse - Condemn
Accelerate - Hasten - Retard
Accord - Agreement, Harmony - Discord, Disagreement
Accumulate - Collect, Store, Amass - Distribute, Scatter
Adamant - Hard, Inflexible - Flexible
Adversity - Misfortune, Distress - Prosperity
Adept - Expert, Skilful - Inexpert, Unskillful
Aggravate - Heighten, Intensify - Quell, Suppress
Agile - Nimble - Clumsy, Undeft
Alert - Vigilant - Heedless
Allay - Calm, Soothe, Assuage - Arouse
Ameliorate - Improve, Advance, Amend - Worsen, Deteriorate
Ambiguous - Vague, Unclear - Clear
Amiable - Lovable, Agreeable - Disagreeable
Annihilate - Destroy - Create
Arduous - Hard, Strenuous - Easy
Attacks - Assault - Defend
Audacity - Boldness - Cowardice
Auspicious - Favourable, Propitious, Lucky - Ominous, Inauspicious, Unlucky
Austere - Harsh, Severe, Rigorous - Easy-going
Authentic - True, Genuine - Spurious, False
Avarice - Greed - Generosity
Averse - Unwilling, Loath, Disinclined - Willing, Inclined
Aversion - Hostility, Hatred - Affinity, Liking
Base - Low, Mean, Ignoble - Noble, Exalted
Boisterous - Noisy, Stormy - Calm, Quiet
Brave - Courageous, Daring, Bold, Plucky - Cowardly, Dastardly, Timid
Brief - Short, Concise, Laconic - Lengthy, Diffuse
Bright - Vivid, Radiant - Dull, Dark
Brutal - Savage, Cruel - Humane, Kindly
Callous - Hard, Cruel, Indifferent - Soft, Tender, Concerned
Cautious - Careful, Wary - Rash, Reckless, Foolhardy
Censure - (n) - Blame, Condemnation - Praise
Censure - (vb) - Blame, Condemn - Praise, Commend
Circumscribed - Restricted, Confined, Limited - Unconfined, Unrestricted
Civil - Polite, Courteous, Gracious, Urbane - Rude, Uncivil, Impolite, Ungracious
Coerce - Compel, Force - Volunteer
Compassionate - Pitiful, Sympathetic, Merciful - Unsympathetic, Merciless, Cruel
Compress - Condense, Abbreviate - Expand, Lengthen
Conspicuous - Noticeable, Manifest - Inconspicuous
Constant - Steady, Steadfast, Uniform - Inconstant, Variable
Cordial - Friendly, Warm, Hearty - Cold, Unfriendly
Covert - Hidden, Secret - Overt, Open
Cruel - Savage, Ruthless, Vicious - Kind, Gentle, Benevolent
Cursory - Rapid, Superficial - Thorough, Exhaustive, Intensive
Credible - Believable, Probable, Plausible - Incredible, Unbelievable, Fantastic
Crafty - Cunning, Sly - Artless, Simple, Ingenuous
Costly - Expensive, Dear - Cheap, Inexpensive
Confidence - Trust, Reliance - Distrust, Doubt
Death - Decease, Demise - Existence, Life
Dearth - Scarcity, Lack, Want, Paucity, Shortage - Plenty, Abundance
Decay - Dissolution, Decline, Disintegration, Decomposition, Regeneration
Deference - Respect, Reverence - Disrespect, Irreverence
Deficient - Lacking, Inadequate - Complete, Sufficient
Desolate - Lonely, Deserted - Crowded, Occupied
Destitute - Wanting, Needy - Rich, Affluent
Diligence - Industry, Perseverance - Idleness
Disgrace - Dishonour, Discredit - Honour, Credit
Dwindle - Decrease, Shrink - Grow, Increase
Earthly - Terrestrial, Mundane - Celestial, Heavenly, Unearthly
Eligible - Qualified, Suitable - Ineligible, Unsuitable
Emancipate - Liberate, Free - Enslave
Excited - Impassioned, Stimulated - Composed, Cool, Impassive
Extraordinary - Uncommon, Remarkable, Marvellous - Commonplace, Ordinary
Extravagant - Lavish, Prodigal, Wastrel, Spendthrift - Thrifty, Economical, Frugal
Fabricate - Construct, Make - Destroy
Fabulous - Fictitious, Mythical - Actual, Real
False - Untrue, Mendacious - True, Genuine
Famous - Well-known, Renowned - Obscure, Unknown
Fantastic - Fanciful, Imaginative, Visionary - Practical, Down - to - earth
Fearful - Nervous, Anxious, Afraid, Scared - Fearless, Dauntless
Felicity - Happiness - Sorrow
Gaiety - Joyousness, Hilarity - Mourning, Dullness
Garrulous - Talkative, Loquacious - Taciturn, Silent, Reserved
Generous - Liberal, Magnanimous - Stingy, Miserly
Gigantic - Huge, Colossal - Minute, Small
Graphic - Vivid, Pictorial, Meaningful - Vague
Guest - Visitor - Host
Guile - Fraud, Trickery - Artlessness, Ingenuousness
Gratitude - Gratefulness - Ingratitude, Ungratefulness
Gratuitous - Voluntary, Spontaneous, Unwarranted - Involuntary, Forced
Hamper - Hinder, Obstruct - Facilitate, Ease
Haughty - Arrogant, Proud - Humble, Modest
Hazardous - Dangerous, Perilous - Safe, Secure - Protected
Headstrong - Obstinate, Stubborn - Weak-willed, Flexible
Hope - Belief, Conviction, Expectation - Despair, Hopelessness
Improvident - Prodigal, Carelessness - Provident, Economical
Incessant - Unceasing, Continuous - Discontinuous
Indolent - Slothful, Lethargic - Active, Energetic
Joy - Delight, Pleasure - Sadness, Gloom
Jolly - Jovial, Merry - Gloomy, Sad
Judicious - Discreet, Prudent - Indiscreet, Injudicious
Knowledge - Enlightenment, Learning - Ignorance, Stupidity
Laborious - Industrious, Assiduous - Slothful, Lazy
Laxity - Slackness, Looseness - Firmness
Lenient - Mild, Forbearing - Strict, Stern
Lethal - Deadly, Fatal, Mortal - Life-giving, Vital, Vivifying
Liberal - Generous, Tolerant - Intolerant, Illiberal
Liberty - Freedom, Independence - Slavery, Bondage
Lively - Animated, Active - Dull, Listless
Loyal - Faithful, Devoted - Treacherous, Disloyal, Unfaithful
Lucky - Fortunate - Unlucky, Unfortunate
Lucrative - Profitable - Unprofitable
Magnanimous - Generous, Largehearted - Ungenerous, Stingy
Malady - Illness, Ailment - Health
Manifest - Noticeable, Obvious - Obscure, Puzzling
Meagre - Small - Plentiful, Large
Mean - Low, Abject - Noble, Exalted
Mendacious - False, Untruthful - Truthful
Misery - Sorrow, Distress - Happiness, Joy
Morbid - Sick, Diseased - Healthy
Mournful - Sorrowful, Sad - Joyful, Happy
Negligent - Careless, Heedless - Careful
Notorious - Infamous, Disreputable - Reputable
Obedient - Submissive, Compliant, Docile - Disobedient, Recalcitrant, Wayward
Obsolete - Antiquated, Out-of-Date - Current, Modern
Opportune - Timely, Seasonable - Inopportune
Opulence - Wealth, Riches - Penury, Poverty
Onerous - Heavy, Burdensome - Light, Easy
Palatable - Tasty, Delicious - Unpalatable
Pathetic - Touching - Joyous, Cheery
Persuade - Urge, Induce - Dissuade
Praise - (vb) - Applaud, Eulogise - Condemn
Praise - (n) - Applause, Eulogy - Condemnation
Precarious - Risky, Uncertain - Safe, Certain
Pretence - Pretext, Excuse - Candour, Frankness
Propagate - Breed, Circulate - Terminate, Restrict
Quaint - Odd, Singular - Usual, Ordinary
Quell - Suppress, Subdue - Agitate, Arouse
Rare - Uncommon, Scarce - Common, Ordinary
Refined - Polished, Elegant - Crude, Coarse
Remote - Distant - Near, Close
Renown - Fame, Reputation - Infamy, Notoriety
Rigid - Stiff, Unyielding - Flexible, Yielding
Remorseful - Regretful, Repentant - Unrepentant
Rebellion - Revolt, Mutiny, Insurgency - Loyalty
Scared - Holy, Consecrated - Profane, Unholy
Sane - Sensible, Sound - Insane
Scold - Chide, Rebuke - Praise
Serious - Grave, Earnest - Frivolous
Shy - Bashful - Bold, Impudent
Simple - Plain, Artless - Complex, Cunning, Shrewd
Solitary - Single, Lonely, Secluded - Numerous, Multitude
Shallow - Superficial - Deep
Solace - Comfort, Relief - Discomfort, Grief
Spurious - Sham, False - Genuine, Authentic
Stagnant - Still, Motionless - Moving
Surplus - Excess - Deficit, Shortage
Tame - Gentle, Mild, Domesticated - Savage, Wild
Teacher - Instructor, Educator - Student, Pupil
Tedious - Wearisome, Monotonous - Agreeable, Lively
Temporal - Worldly, Secular - Spiritual
Temperate - Moderate - Immoderate, Intemperate
Tortuous - Winding, Circuitous - Straight, Direct
Tough - Hard, Strong - Tender, Soft, Flexible
Transient - Temporary, Fleeting - Lasting, Durable, Permanent
Trusworthy - Reliable - Unreliable, Untrustworthy
Tranquil - Calm - Agitated
Ugly - Unsightly, Repulsive - Beautiful, Attractive
Useful - Advantageous, Serviceable - Useless
Vehemence - Passion, Force - Apathy, Indifference
Vindictive - Revengeful - Forgiving
Wholesome - Healthy - Unwholesome, Morbid, Unhealthy, Diseased
Wicked - Evil, Impious - Pious, Good
Wise - Sagacious, Erudite - Foolish, Stupid
Wrath - Anger, Fury, Rage - Love, Peace, Calm
Wreck - Ruin, Destroy - Create, Construct
Yield - Surrender, Submit - Resist, Revolt
Yielding - Submissive, Supple - Inflexible, Intractable
Yoke - Oppression, Bondage - Freedom
Zeal - Passion, Fervour - Apathy, Indifference
Zest - Relish, Enthusiasm - Distaste, Disrelish