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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Abandon Terk etmek, bırakmak Give up, leave, forsake Keep, retain, maintain
Abate Azalmak, dinmek Diminish, decrease, reduce Increase, enhance, intensify
Abbreviate Kısaltmak, azaltmak Shorten Stretch, extend
Abduct Kaçırmak Kidnap, drag away Restore, reinstate
Abhor Nefret etmek Hate, detest, loathe Like, enjoy, admire, desire
Abide by Uymak, kabul etmek Obey, conform to, comply with Reject, disobey, refuse
Ability Yetenek Skill, knack, competence Inability, incompetence
Abolish Ortadan kaldırmak Put end, eradicate, annul Keep, confirm, promote
Abound in Bol, dolu Be rich in, team with, flourish Lessen, die, decay, fall
Abrupt Ani, beklenmeyen Unexpected, sudden, hasty Foreseen, expected
Absolute Kesin, mutlak Certain, definite, utter Partial, qualified, limited
Absorb Emmek, içine çekmek Take in, suck up, use up Send out, throw off, disperse
Abstain from Çekimser kalmak Refrain from, restrain from Indulge, gratify
Abundant Bereketli, bol Plentiful, in large quantities Scarce, insufficient, bare
Misuse, harm, maltreat,
Abuse Suiistimal etmek Protect, look after, shield
damage
Decline, oppose, refuse,
Accede Kabul etmek, onaylamak Agree to, comply, approve
reject
Accelerate Hızlanmak Speed up, go faster Delay, impede, hinder, drag
Accept Kabul etmek Assent, approve, accede Reject, refuse, turn down
Far, unreachable,
Accessible Ulaşılabilir, erişilebilir Reachable, approachable
unavailable
Condemn, criticize,
Acclaim Övmek Praise, extol, commend
denounce
Accompany Eşlik etmek Escort, go with, attend Abandon, leave, desert, quit
Accomplish Başarmak Achieve, complete, perform Fail, flunk
Bu nedenle, uygun Consequently, therefore,
Accordingly Conversely, inconsistently
şekilde hence
Hesap vermek,
Account for Be responsible for, explain Be irresponsible for
oluşturmak
Separate, waste, scatter,
Accumulate Biriktirmek, birikmek Gather, collect, store, pile
disperse

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Incorrect, wrong, inexact,


Accurate Doğru, tam Correct, exact, careful, precise
vague
Accuse Suçlamak Blame, charge, indict, charge Defend, release, discharge
Be unfamiliar to, odd, feel
Accustomed to Alışkın Be used to, be addicted to
strange
Başarmak, üstesinden Succeed, accomplish, attain,
Achieve Fail, neglect, spoil, lose
gelmek acquire
Recognize, accept, admit, Disclaim, deny, ignore,
Acknowledge Kabul etmek, itiraf etmek
confess repudiate
Gain, obtain, attain, achieve,
Acquire Elde etmek Lose, surrender, miss
win, get
Obtaining, achievement,
Acquisition Edinme, kazanç Loss, lack, want
acquirement
Serious, sharp, severely,
Acute Keskin, ciddi, şiddetli Dull, heavy
intense
Kararlı, vazgeçmeyen,
Adamant Obstinate, resolute, unyielding Easy going, yielding
inatçı
Averse, unaccustomed,
Addicted Bağımlı, müptela Dependent, attached, devoted
indisposed
Adequate Yeterli Sufficient, capable, satisfactory Useless, insufficient, inferior
Stick to, be attached, comply
Adhere to Yapışık, bağlı Remote, distant, detached
with
-e bitişik, bitişikteki,
Adjacent Next to, beside, close Apart, away, far, distant
komşu
Postpone, delay, suspend,
Adjourn Ertelemek, ara vermek Terminate, complete
defer
Ayarlamak, kurmak, tamir Set, regulate, mend, repair, fix,
Adjust Disturb, confuse, break down
etme adapt
Admission Giriş, kabul, itiraf Entering, acceptance, access Denial, refusal, exclusion
Receive, accept, confess,
Admit Kabul etmek Deny, reject, refuse, receive
approve
Admonish Azarlamak Scold, rebuke, reprimand Appreciate, adore, admire
Benimsemek, kabul Approve, accept, foster,
Adopt Reject, deny, abandon
etmek support
Proceed, progress, improve,
Advance İlerlemek Decrease, regress, recession
increase
Adverse Negatif, ters, kötü Harmful, opposite, contrary Fortunate, lucky, favorable

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Support, suggest, recommend,


Advocate Savunmak, destek olmak Accuse, blame, charge
counsel
Connect, associate,
Affiliate İlişkilendirmek, bağlamak Separate, dissociate
incorporate
Doğrulamak, tasdik
Affirm Assert, declare, testify Deny, veto, negate
etmek
Eziyet etmek, ıstırap
Afflict Cause, agonize, bother, torture Aid, comfort, help
vermek
Rich, wealthy, well off,
Affluent Zengin, gelişmiş Poor, unwealthy, recessed
prosperous
Şiddetlendirmek,
Aggravate Worsen, provoke, intensify Diminish, lessen, flourish
kötüleştirmek
Ailment Hastalık Illness, disease, complaint Health, peace
Alert Dikkatli Wary, watchful, cautious, ready Slow, lazy, oblivious
Uzaklaştırmak,
Alienate Separate, estrange, disaffect Bring together, conciliate
yabancılaştırmak
Allege İddia etmek, suçlamak Claim, assert, charge Deny, refuse, contradict
Allocate Ayırmak, tahsis etmek Divide, set apart, assign, allot Retain, withhold
Allow İzin vermek Permit, let, authorize Forbid, prohibit, disapprove
Allure Etkilemek, çekmek Attract, seduce, charm Push away, dissuade, rebel
Alter Değiştirmek Change, modify, shift, convert Conserve, preserve, keep
Altitude Yükseklik Height, elevation, ascent Depth
Amass Biriktirmek, toplamak Accumulate, gather up Waste, scatter, disperse
Doubtful, indefinite, vague,
Ambiguous Belirsiz, şüpheli Obvious, plain, lucid
doubtful
Ambition Hırs, istek Desire, goal, objective Plain, lucid
Amnesty Genel af Pardon Blame, accuse, charge
Scarce, inadequate,
Ample Bol, bereketli Abundant, extensive, generous
insufficient
Ancient Eski Antique, old fashioned, Modern, fresh, new.
Anguish Izdırap, acı Pain, torture, misery Pleasure, ease
Destruction, eradication, exter-
Annihilation Yok olma, yıkılma Existence, being
mination
Annual Yıllık Yearly, every year Daily, weekly
Annul İptal etmek, geçersiz Cancel, repeal, revoke, call off Confirm, establish

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Expect, await, forecast,


Anticipate Beklemek, ummak Unexpected, unforeseen
foresee
Anxious Endişeli, kaygılı Worried, concerned, troubled Calm, confident, cool
Unconcern, indifference, Sensitiveness, passion,
Apathy İlgisizlik, umursamazlık
insensibility emotion
Terrifying, awful, shocking,
Appalling Korkutucu, ürkütücü Reassuring
frightful
Apparent Görünürde, açık Obvious, clear, noticeable Invisible, unapparent
Invoke, attract, interest,
Appeal İlgisini çekmek Protest, be different
captivate
Calm down, pacify, soothe,
Appease Yatıştırmak, teskin etmek Aggravate
reconcile
Appoint Atamak Assign, direct, allot Cancel, withhold
Assess, evaluate, estimate,
Appraise Değerlendirmek Undervalue, discard
value, rate
Admire, understand, respect, Depreciate, undervalue,
Appreciate Takdir etmek, beğenmek
esteem misjudge
Apprehension Endişe, korku Anxiety, fear, dread, concern Confidence, braveness
Accessible, attainable, Formal, unreachable,
Approachable Cana yakın, yaklaşılabilir
convenient inaccessible
Appropriate Uygun Suitable, proper, fitting Irrelevant, improper
Support, endorse, back up,
Approve Onaylamak, desteklemek Dislike, condemn, repudiate
favor
Apt to Eğimli olmak Likely, prone, liable, inclined Unlikely
Aptitude Yetenek Ability, talent, gift, tendency Inability, awkwardness
Arbitrary Rastgele, keyfi, otoriter Random, chance, dictatorial Considerate, reasoned
-den doğmak, Spring, originate from,
Arise from End, sink, fall
kaynaklanmak proceed, ascend
Arrogant Kendini beğenmiş, kibirli Self-admiring, conceited Humble, modest
Artificial Yapay Unnatural, unreal, synthetic Arrogance
Ascend Yükselmek, çıkmak Climb, go up, rise Descend, fall, sink
Aspire Arzu etmek, istemek Desire, hope, wish Be unwilling, be reluctant
Assault Saldırma Attack, invasion, aggression Resistance, defense
Bir araya gelmek,
Assemble Come together, meet, compile Disperse, scatter, apart
toplamak
Assert İleri sürmek, iddia etmek Declare, claim, affirm Keep silent

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Assess Değerlendirmek Evaluate, value, appraise Not commenting


Kazanç, mal varlığı, Advantage, benefit,
Asset Harm, deficit, disadvantage
avantaj possession
Ayırmak, tahsis emek,
Assign Allocate, arrange, allot, appoint Consume, use up
yüklemek
Connect, relate, link, join,
Associate Bağlantı, ilişkilendirmek Disconnect, unlinked
combine
Assume Varsaymak Presume, suppose, postulate Not think
Garanti vermek, Ensure, guarantee, warrant,
Assure Deny, doubt
temin etmek promise
Amaze, astound, startle,
Astonish Şaşırmak Bore
perplex
Sığınak, barınak, Shelter, protection, refuge,
Asylum Open
akıl hastanesi enclosure
Attach Bağlamak, iliştirmek Connect, join, fasten, tie, bind Detach
Attention, alertness,
Attentiveness Dikkat, incelik Ignorance, insensitivity
consideration
Attractive Alımlı, çekici Adorable, beautiful, charming Repellent, repulsive
Ascribe, assign, associate,
Attribute to Atfetmek, -e bağlamak Separate, disconnect
refer
Augment Artırmak Increase, launch, rise, go up Decrease, fall
Severe, serious, hard, strict,
Austere Sert, ciddi, katı Soft, indulgent
harsh, rigid
Available Mümkün, mevcut Accessible, obtainable Unavailable, vulnerable
Önlemek, yönünü
Avert Avoid, prevent, turn away Stabilize
değiştirmek
Aware Farkında, haberdar Knowledgeable, alert, attentive Ignorant, insensitive
Easy to deal with, clever,
Awkward Beceriksiz, zor Clumsy, not easy to deal with
skillful
Ban Yasaklamak Prohibit, forbid Let, allow
Bankrupt İflas etmek Ruined, penniless Rich, wealthy
Barely Zorlukla, güçlükle, nadir Hardly, seldom, scarcely, rarely Often, generally
Negotiate, arrange,
Bargain Pazarlık etmek Buy, purchase immediately
compromise
Battle Savaş, çatışma, kavga Fight, war, conflict Peace, quiet
Bear Dayanmak, tahammül Stand, endure, tolerate Can’t stand

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Yenmek, bozguna
Beat Defeat, strike, hit, surpass Lose, cede, surrender
uğratmak
Useful, advantageous,
Beneficial Faydalı, yararlı Useless, futile, vain
worthwhile
Betray İhanet etmek Deceive, be disloyal, unfaithful Faithful, loyal, honest
Şaşırtmak, hayrete
Bewilder Confuse, astonish Not affect
düşürmek
Bias Önyargı Prejudice, prejudgment Objective, unprejudiced
Bleak Karamsar, kötü Hopeless, gloomy, pessimistic Optimistic, hopeful
Bluntly Açık, dürüst bir şekilde Frankly, honestly, directly Indirectly, dishonestly
Boastful Övüngen Arrogant, bragging Modest, deprecating
Boost, increase, expand,
Boom Artmak Decrease, abate, subside
develop
Sıkıntı vermek, canını Relief, aid, convenience,
Bother Trouble, inconvenience
sıkmak help
Bound Kaçınılmaz, zorunlu Inevitable, unavoidable Avoidable
Breed Çiftleştirmek Nourish, nurture, produce Extinct, kill
Brief Kısa ve öz Short, compressed Long, lengthy
Brilliant Zeki, akıllı, parlak Clever, smart, intelligent Stupid, idiot
Brutally Hayvanca, vahşice Cruelly, barbarically, fiercely Gently, kindly, humanely
Load, strain, stress, mental
Burden Ağır yük Aid, help, relief
weight
Bustle Hareketlilik, canlılık Movement, vividness Recession, stability
Calamity Felaket Disaster, catastrophe Well-being, prosperity
Call for Talep etmek, istemek Demand, entail Disclaim, deny, question
Call off, revoke, abandon,
Cancel İptal etmek Resume, allow, approve
annul
Captivate Büyüleyici Enchant, fascinate, attract Disgust, disillusion, offend
Captive Tutsak, esir Bound, caged, enslaved Free, independent, loose
Apprehend, abduction, Letting go, liberalization,
Capture Yakalamak, ele geçirmek
acquirement release
Carelessness, disregard,
Care Önemsemek, umursamak Concern, worry
ignorance
Çalışma, deney, icra Accomplish, achieve, fulfill,
Carry out Leave, not finish, stop
etmek conduct
Carve Oymak, kesmek Block out, chip, chisel, cleave Add, include

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Cautious Tedbirli, ihtiyatlı Careful, attentive, guarded Incautious, careless, hasty


Cease Durmak, durdurmak Stop, halt, conclude Continue, keep, begin
Occasionally, from time to
Ceaseless Aralıksız, durmadan Non-stop, keep, continual
time
Anniversary, birthday,
Celebration Kutlama Forgetting, neglect
ceremony
Celebrity Ünlü Famous, well known Nobody
Ceremony Tören Ritual, anniversary, celebration Forgetting, neglect
Meydan okuma, müc-
Challenge Defy, dispute, question Pass, agree, answer, decide
adele
Charge with Suçlamak, yargılamak Accuse of, blame for Acquit, retreat
Charity Yardım, vakıf Assistance, help, generosity Stealing, taking
Cheat Aldatmak, kopya çekmek Copy, deceive, trick, swindle Honest, frank
Keyfini çıkartmak, değer
Cherish Value, relish, enjoy Hate, detest
vermek
Chief Başlıca Main, principal, leading Minor, inferior
Dolaşmak, dolaştırmak
Circulate Disperse, diffuse, spread Close up, hide
(kan vb.)
Circumstantial İkinci derecede, ayrıntılı Secondary, indirect Initial, first, direct
Mention, talk about, refer to,
Cite Bahsetmek, örneklemek Keep silent
quote
Citizen Vatandaş Person native of country Alien, foreigner, immigrant
Claim İddia etmek, talep etmek Demand, application, request Denial, refusal
Clarify Açıklamak, netleştirmek Explain, make it clear Confuse, muddle
Obscurity, dirtiness,
Clarity Açıklık Clearness, precision, lucidity
unintelligibility
Sınıflandırmak, tasnif Categorize, allocate, codify,
Classify Disorganize, unsystematize
etmek sort
Client Müşteri, müvekkil Customer, consumer Producer, manufacturer
Conclusion, cease, cessation, beginning, introduction,
Closure Kapanış, iflas
close opening
Beceriksiz, sakar,
Clumsy Unskilled, awkward Talented, gifted, skillful
yeteneksiz
Coerce Zorlamak Force, compel Persuade, coax
Cognitive Bilişsel Connected with thinking Physical

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Rational , connected,
Coherent Mantıklı, birleşik Irrational, loose, rambling
consistent
Cohesive Birleştirici, yapıştırıcı Unified, interconnected Apart, separate
Tesadüf etmek, denk
Coincide with Happen together, match, agree Clash, accidentally
gelmek
Rastlantı, tesadüf, Agreement, coexistence,
Coincidence Deviation, disagreement
çakışma accordance
Collaborate İşbirliği yapmak Cooperate, work together Alone, individually
Çökmek, yıkılmak,
Collapse Fall down Erect, build up
bayılmak
Collar Yaka, tasma Neck attire Lose, not catch
Collide with Çarpışmak Crash into, strike, bump into Tap
Separation, division,
Combination Birleştirme, kombinasyon Mixture, blend, aggregate
detachment
Noncombustible,
Combustible Yanıcı, yanan Burning, burnable, explosive
non explosive
Come apart Dağılmak, parçalanmak Disoriented, distracted Clear, organized, oriented
Celebrate, honor, observe
Commemorate Anmak, hatırlamak Forget, dishonor, neglect
occasion
Commence Başlamak, başlatmak Start, begin Finish, end
Commend Övmek Praise, extol, acclaim Humiliate, look down on
Comment on Yorum yapmak Interpret, articulate, annotation Listen, quiet, silence
Suç işlemek, emanet Assign, perform, carry out,
Commit Cease, desist, end
etmek accomplish
Common Ortak, yaygın, sıradan Shared, public, usual, ordinary Private, unusual, distinctive
Commonplace Sıradan, olağan Usual, every day, customary Exceptional, rare, uncommon
Compare Karşılaştırmak Match, relate, correspond Contrast

Enemy, foe, foreigner,


Companion Dost, arkadaş Helper, friend, accompaniment
opponent

Tenderness, kindness, pity,


Compassion Merhamet, acıma Cruelty, harshness
mercy
Compatible Uyumlu Agreeable, harmonious Disagreeable
Force, oblige, bulldoze, Volunteer to, block, delay,
Compel Zorlamak
constrain hinder
Telafi etmek, bedelini
Compensate for Make up for Give harm
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Yarışmak, mücadele
Compete Race, challenge Share, participate
etmek
Toplamak, bir araya Collect, gather, accumulate, Distribute, disassemble,
Compile
getirmek assemble disperse
Applaud, approve,
Complain to Şikâyet etmek Accuse, ascribe, attack
be content
Completely Tamamen, bütünüyle Entirely, absolutely, wholly Inadequately, insufficiently
Compliance Uyma, razı olma Agreement, submission Defiance, denial, refusal
Aggravation, confusion,
Complication Engel, güçlük, karışıklık Ease, peace, simplicity
obstacle
Comply with Uymak, itaat etmek Abide by, obey Violate, resist
Oluşturmak, meydana Build, compound, comprise, Destroy, disarrange,
Compose
getirmek consist of disperse, ruin
Comprehend Anlamak Understand, apprehend Misunderstand
Inclusive, widespread, Exclusive, particular,
Comprehensive Kapsamlı, kuşatıcı
expansive selective
Consist of, composed of,
Comprise Oluşmak, içermek Exclude
include
Compromise Uzlaşmak Agree on Disagree
Force, urge, compelling,
Compulsion Zorlama Persuasion, coaxing
constraint
Compulsory Zorunlu Mandatory, obligatory Optional, voluntary
Conjecture, guess,
Compute Hesap yapmak Calculate, estimate
guesstimate
Concede Kabul etmek Accept, admit Refuse, reject, deny
Imagine, think of, visualize,
Conceive as Algılamak, düşünmek Can’t imagine
perceive
Concern İlgilenmek Be related, interest Irrelevant, not related
Concession Hak, imtiyaz, ödün Giving in, compromise Keep private
Concisely Kısaca, öz Briefly, shortly, in brief In detail
Begin, preface, start,
Conclude Sonuçlandırmak Finish, complete, end
commence
Vague, uncertain,
Conclusive Kesin, kati, tartışılmaz Decisive, undisputable
inconclusive
Concrete Somut, elle tutulur Real, tangible Abstract
Concurrent Aynı anda, paralel Simultaneous At different times

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Condemn Kınamak, yermek Denounce Praise, approve, commend


Condense Yoğunlaştırmak Compress, compact Expand, amplify
Confess İtiraf etmek Speak out, admit, confirm Conceal, deny, repudiate
Confidential Gizli Secret, intimate Public
Confine to Sınırlamak, hapse atmak Limit, restrict, imprison Release, free
Confirm Doğrulamak, teyit etmek Verify, substantiate Cancel, deny, reject
Conflict Çatışma, anlaşmazlık Hostility Agreement
Conform to Uymak Obey, comply with, abide by Violate, dissent, disagree
Clarify, clear up, enlighten,
Confuse Karıştırmak, şaşırmak Bewilder, amaze, addle, abash
explain
Confront Karşılaşmak Encounter, oppose, face up to Escape
Conquer Fethetmek, işgal etmek Occupy Yield, withdraw
Consecutive Ard arda, birbirini takiben Sequential, successive Discontinuous
Consensus Fikir birliği, uzlaşma Agreement Disagreement
Razı olma, kabullenme, Agreement, acceptance,
Consent to Refuse, decline
izin permission
Consequence Sonuç, etki Result, effect Cause
Korumak, muhafaza
Conserve Preserve, protect Neglect, destroy
etmek
Considerable Büyük, önemli derecede Significant, great, substantial Little, insignificant, trifling
Düşünceli, ince ruhlu,
Considerate Thoughtful Indifferent
nazik
İbaret olmak, meydana Include, contain, composed of,
Consist of Exclude, eliminate
gelmek involve
Consistent Sürekli, istikrarlı, tutarlı Steady, constant Inconsistent, incompatible
Teselli etmek, rahatlat-
Console Comfort, relieve Distress, hurt
mak
Güçlendirmek,
Consolidate Strengthen, fortify Weaken, dissect
sağlamlaştırmak
Conspiracy Söylenti, entrika, komplo Intrigue, trickery, complot Truth
Constitute Oluşturmak Compose, make up, form Destroy, collapse
Zorlamak, baskı altına Force, compel, oblige, limit,
Constrain Free, let go, release
almak restrain
Consult Danışmak Check with, ask, confer Discard, reject
Consume Tüketmek Deplete, use up Produce, manufacture

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Contain İçermek Include, consist of Exclude


Contaminate Kirletmek Pollute Purify, cleanse
Discard, disregard, forget,
Contemplate Düşünmek, tasarlamak Think of, consider, plan
neglect
Çağdaş, aynı zamanda
Contemporary Modern, new Old fashioned, ancient
olan
Contempt Aşağılama, küçük görme Disdain, abhorrence Respect, admire
Abandon, desert, give up,
Contend İddia etmek, öne sürmek Claim, assert, allege, maintain
leave
Content Hoşnut, memnun Satisfied, pleased, glad Dissatisfied
Contentious Tartışmalı, çelişkili Controversial Clear, concise, undisputed
Yarışmak, mücadele Challenge, dispute,
Contest Agree, allow, give up, resign
etmek competition
Cessation, end, finish, halt,
Continuation Devam, zeyil Addition, maintenance
stop
Aksini söylemek,
Contradict Counter, oppose Accept
çelişmek
İcat etmek, yaratmak,
Contrive Invent, devise, manage Fail
başarmak
Contribute to Katkıda bulunmak Donate, provide, accord, add Harm, hurt, neglect, oppose
Arguable, debatable,
Controversial Çelişkili, tartışmalı Unquestioned, undisputed
contentious
adjourn, call off, cancel,
Convene Toplanmak Meet, assemble, bring together
dissemble
Useless, awkward,
Convenient Elverişli, uygun Suitable, appropriate
inconvenient
Abnormal, strange, exotic,
Conventional Geleneksel, alışılagelen Common, normal
foreign
Dönüştürmek, Turn into, alter, change,
Convert into Keep stable, hold, remain
değiştirmek transform
Convey Taşımak, nakletmek Carry, transfer, move, transport Hold, keep, maintain, retain
Tutuklamak, mahkûm
Convict Find guilty, arrest Acquit, free
etmek
Deter, discourage, dissuade,
Convince İkna etmek Persuade, win over, assure
hinder
Cope with Uğraşmak, başa çıkmak Deal with, manage, get by Ignore
Corporate Ticari, şirkete ait Commercial Individual

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Equating, equivalence,
Correlation Bağlılık, ilişki, oran Difference, disconnection
relationship
Corresponding Denk, tekabül eden Equivalent, matching, parallel Irrelevant
Corroborate Doğrulamak, teyit etmek Confirm, back up, support Refuse, reject, invalidate
Rüşvet alan, ahlaksız,
Corrupt Immoral, dishonest Honest, virtuous
yozlaşmış
Counterpart Karşılığı, dengi Match, complement, copy Opposite
Courageous Cesur, cesaretli Brave, bold, daring Coward, timid, fearful
Kramp, kenet, engel
Cramp Hinder, restrain Allow, let go, release
olmak
Craft Beceri, hüner, sanat Talent, ability, gift, knack Disability
Crawl Emeklemek Clamber, creep, drag Walk, run
Create Yaratmak Produce, actualize Destroy, ruin
Incredible, unbelievable,
Credible İnanılabilir Believable
unlikely
Creep Sürünmek Crawl, sneak, wriggle Run, walk
Lawless, felonious, immoral,
Criminal Suçlu Correct, lawful, legal, moral
illegal
Crippled Felçli, kötürüm Paralyzed, disable Aid, assist, enable, help
Interpretation, analysis,
Criticism Eleştiri, tenkit, kınama Surrender, submission
commentary
Cross out Üstünü çizmek, silmek Delete Add, put in
Crucial Önemli Important, vital, significant Trivial, unimportant
Unrefined, raw, unprocessed,
Crude Ham, işlenmemiş, basit Refined, processed
simple
Fall apart, disintegrate,
Crumble Ufalanmak, parçalanmak Build, put together
collapse
Cruel Zalim, acımasız Merciless, pitiless, brutal Merciful, gentle
Zirveye ulaşmak,
Culminate Reach the top Fall, come to bottom
son bulmak
Culprit Suçlu Guilty, criminal Innocent
Toprağı işlemek, tarım
Cultivate Refine, make it ready for crops Make worse, deteriorate
yapmak
Cure Tedavi etmek, iyileştirmek Treat, heal, find remedy Get ill, make worse
Curb Kontrol altına almak Control, check Indulge, uncontrolled
Curiosity Merak, ilgi Interest, inquisitive Being indifferent

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Contemporary, common, Old fashioned, past, uncom-


Current Cari, güncel, şimdiki
customary mon
Reduce, decrease, abate,
Curtail Azaltmak, kısaltmak Increase, enhance
lessen
Curve Eğim, eğmek Arch, ambit, bend, bow Line
Custody Nezaret, velayet Jail, prison, confinement Release, free
Addiction, beaten path, Departure, deviation, diver-
Custom Gelenek, görenek
characteristic gence
Damage Zarar, ziyan, hasar Harm, injure, loss, accident
Brave, bold, courageous,
Daring Cesaretli, cüretkâr Coward, afraid, bashful
dauntless
Dawn Şafak, gündoğumu Sunrise Sunset, end
Impress, astonish, surprise,
Dazzle Şaşırtmak, etkilemek Bore
confuse
Deal Anlaşma, uzlaşma Agreement Disagreement
Cope with, handle, tackle,
Deal with Baş etmek, uğraşmak Unconcern
solve
Debate Tartışmak Discussion, argument Agreement
Decadence Çürüme, bozulma Corruption, perversion, decay Morality, humility
Aldatma, dolandırma,
Deceit Deception, fraud, cheating Honesty, sincerity
kandırma
Mislead, be dishonest, take in,
Deceive Kandırmak, kafaya almak Be honest
betray
Immodesty, immorality,
Decency Uygunluk, edepli olma Morality, propriety, modesty
indecency
Improper, inappropriate,
Decent Uygun Appropriate, suitable, proper
indecent
Aldatma, hilekârlık,
Deception Deceiving, dishonesty, trickery Honesty
dolandırma
Advance, announce,
Declare İlan etmek, beyan etmek Deny, retract, disavow
acknowledge
Azalma, gerileme, Decrease, fall, refuse, turn
Decline Increase, accept
reddetme down
Decree Kararlaştırmak Declare, rule, command Refuse, reject
Devote to, commit oneself to,
Dedicate Adamak Desecrate, misapply, misuse
donate
Çıkarım yapmak,
Deduce from Infer from, conclude, assume Guess, predict
sonuca varmak

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Conclusion, understanding,
Deduction Sonuç, tümevarım Confusion
answer
Derinleştirmek,
Deepen Dig, dredge, excavate Fill
derinleşmek
Yenmek, bozguna
Defeat Beat, overcome Lose
uğratmak
Defect Kusur, eksiklik, hata Fault, error Perfection
Defend Savunmak Protect, cover, conserve Abandon, desert, leave
Hasten, hurry, quicken,
Defer Ertelemek Postpone, put off, delay
advance
Define Tanımlamak Ascertain, explain, name, label Confuse, tangle, twist, distort
Karşı gelmek,
Defy Challenge, dare, oppose Cower, shrink
meydan okumak
Deficiency Eksiklik Lack, inadequacy, insufficiency Abundance, plenty, profusion
Specific, particular, exact,
Definite Kesin, belirgin Vague, ambiguous
precise
Yozlaşma, Deterioration, decadence,
Degeneration Getting better
aslını kaybetme worsening
Advance, hasten, hurry,
Delay Geciktirmek Defer, put off, postpone
quicken
Deliberately Kasıtlı, bilerek Intentionally, on purpose Accidentally, by chance
Dayanıksız, kırılgan, ince,
Delicate Fragile, subtle Thick, coarse, strong
zarif
Delinquency Suçluluk Misdeed, misconduct Innocence
Delineate Betimlemek, tasvir etmek Describe, portray Exaggerate
Deliver Siparişi teslim etmek Distribute, transfer, carry Hold, keep, retain
Illusion, fallacy, deception,
Delusion Yanılma, hile, aldatma Fact, reality, certainty
misbelieve
Demand Talep etmek, istek Request, question, call for Offer, grant, reply
Demobilize Askerden terhis etmek Deactivate Disarm, retire, disperse
Demolish Yıkmak, çökertmek Destroy, pull down, collapse Erect, build, construct
Demonstrate Göstermek Show, display, indicate Hide, disprove
Denounce Kınamak, ihbar etmek Condemn, attack Praise, approve, commend
Denial İnkar, reddetme Refusal, dismissal, rejection Affirmation, approval, claim
Density Yoğunluk Solidity, massiveness Being sparse, scattered

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Accede, admit, agree,


Deny İnkâr etmek Disagree, decline, renounce
confess
Departure Ayrılmak, hareket etmek Leave, set off Arrive, come
Dependence Bağlılık, güven Confidence, reliance, faith Freedom, independence
Depict Göstermek, anlatmak Show, represent, draw Hide
Deplete Tüketmek Use up, consume, exhausted Produce, manufacture
Deplore Üzüntü duymak Regret, feel sorry Feel happy, be pleased
Depreciate Değer kaybetmek Decline in value Appreciate
Depress Üzmek Sadden, upset, exhaust Comfort, cheer, encourage
Deprive Yoksun bırakmak Take away Provide, supply, confer
Descend İnmek, alçalmak, azalmak Drop, fall, go down Ascend
Soy, köken, düşme,
Descent Ancestry, origin, lowering Ascent, increase, upgrade
çökme
Desert Terk etmek, çöl Abandon, give up Arrive, hug
Deserve Hak etmek, layık olmak Merit, be entitled to Lose, miss
Disgust, dislike, hate,
Desire İstemek, arzu etmek Wish, want, longing, ambition
aversion
Mutsuz, kederli, terk Depressed, deserted,
Desolate Used, cultivated, populated
edilmiş abandoned
Despair Umudunu yitirmek Lose all hope Endure
Aşağılamak,
Despise Look down on, scorn, dislike Appraise, respect, regard
küçümsemek
Goal, aim, ambition, target,
Destination Varılacak yer, hedef Beginning, source, start
purpose
Destiny Kader, kısmet Fate, lot, fortune Choice, free will
Destroy Yok etmek, yıkmak Devastate, demolish, annul Build, create, repair, restore
Demolition, devastation,
Destruction Yıkım, yok etme Construction, creation
abolition
Alıkoymak, gözaltına
Detain Take into custody, arrest Free, let go, liberate
almak
Detect Fark etmek, tespit etmek Notice, discover, distinguish Ignore
Detention Gözaltına almak Arrest, custody Release
Deter from Vazgeçirmek, caydırmak Discourage, dissuade Encourage

Deteriorate Kötüleşmek, bozulmak Get worse, aggravate Improve, heal

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Decide, ascertain,
Determine Karar vermek Waver, vacillate
make up mind
Disadvantage, damage,
Detriment Zarar, hasar Advantage, benefit, profit
handicap
Devastate Yıkmak, tahrip etmek Destroy, wreck, ruin Build up, erect, restore
Deviate Yön değiştirmek, sapmak Diverge, move away, stray Converge, coincide, adhere
Devoid of Yoksun Lacking Full, supplied, provided
Devote Adamak Dedicate, apply, confide, allot Waste, misuse
Devout Dindar Religious Irreligious, indifferent
Analyze, determinate,
Diagnose as Teşhis etmek Misdiagnose
investigate
Differentiate Ayırt etmek Distinguish, discriminate Unite, generalize
Diffuse Yaymak Scatter, spread Assemble, draw
Dilate Genişlemek Expand, enlarge Minimize, compress
Dilemma İkilem, çelişki Controversy, crisis Solution, miracle, wonder
Hardworking, industrious,
Diligent Çalışkan, Başarılı Lazy, inactive, indifferent
studious
Dim Karanlık, loş Darkish, not bright Bright, light
Decrease, abate, allay,
Diminish Azaltmak Increase, magnify, expand
subside, decline
Disappearance Ortadan kaybolmak Vanish Appearance
Disaster Felaket Calamity, catastrophe Prosperity, blessing
Discern Fark etmek, ayırt etmek Notice, see, perceive Miss, neglect, overlook
Disclose Açığa çıkmak Display, reveal, bare Hide, conceal, secrete
Discover Keşfetmek Find, uncover, invent Lose, miss, pass by
Discrepancy Tutarsızlık, farklılık Difference, inconsistency Similarity
Discreet Ayrı, belirgin, akıllı Wise, discerning, considerate Careless, reckless, foolish
Caution, judgment, care, Carelessness,
Discretion Ağzı sıkılık, ihtiyat, dikkat
attention thoughtlessness
Discuss about Tartışmak Argue, debate Be quiet
Disdain Küçümseme, hor görme Scorn, despise, disregard Respect, admire
Dismay Korku, üzüntü, endişe Wonder, discouragement Encouragement
Dismiss Kovmak, -den çıkarmak Fire, sack Employ, recruit
Disparity Farklılık, fark, boşluk Difference, gap Similarity

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Dispense -sız yapmak Do without Have, own, possess


Disperse Dağıtmak, dağılmak Scatter, dispel, diffuse Gather, collect, concentrate
Display Göstermek, sergilemek Show, exhibit, portray Hide
Displeased Hoşnut kalmamış Unsatisfied, discontented Pleased
Atmak, kurtulmak,
Dispose of Throw out, get rid of, discard Absorb, take in
yenmek
Dispute Tartışmak Debate, argue, disagree Grant, relinquish
Disrupt Aksatmak, bozmak Interrupt, break, disturb, upset Keep in order
Disseminate Bilgi yaymak, dağıtmak Distribute, scatter Collect, gather
Dissolve Eritmek Melt, thaw Solidify
Distinctive Belirgin, ayrı, farklı Unique, distinguishing Indefinite, vague
Differentiate, categorize,
Distinguish Ayırt etmek, ayırmak Unite
classify
Çarpıtmak, farklı anlam
Distort Misrepresent, disfigure, falsify Straight, beautify
verme
Distress Tehlike, acı, ıstırap Pain, agony, ache, anguish Comfort, health, pleasure
Distribute Dağıtmak Deliver, hand out, disseminate Gather, collect, store, hold
Disturbance Kargaşa, bozukluk Commotion, upset, disorder Order, peace, calm
Diverge Sapmak, yön değiştirmek Deviate, move away Join, converge
Yön değiştirmek, Deviate, shift, distract, alter,
Divert Be direct, maintain, stay
saptırmak avert
Divine İlahi, tanrısal Godlike, heavenly Human, earthly
Dizzy Başı dönen Giddy, light headed, confused Clear headed, unconfused

Domestic, compliant, Determined, headstrong,


Docile Uysal, evcil
submissive obstinate

Baskın olmak, hâkim


Dominate Manage, rule somebody Be inferior
olmak
Donate Bağış yapmak Give, contribute Take, get, obtain
Drastic Köklü, sert Radical, far-reaching Known, usual
Disadvantage, obstacle,
Drawback Kusur, sakınca Advantage, merit, plus
shortcoming
Drought Kuraklık Dry season Wet season, precipitation
Dull Sıkıcı Boring, tedious Enjoyable, entertaining
Durable Dayanıklı Strong, enduring, long-lasting Perishable

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Dwell Yaşamak, yerleşmek Live, inhabit Visit


Dwindle Azalmak Decrease, diminish, alleviate Grow, increase
Make easier, facilitate, lessen, Aggravate, difficulty,
Ease Kolaylaştırmak, azaltmak
alleviate uneasiness
Inedible, unpalatable,
Edible Yenilebilir Can be eaten, comestible
harmful
Cause, start, origin,
Effect Etki Influence, impact, result
beginning
Ineffectiveness,
Efficiency Verimlilik, etkili olma Effectiveness
incompetence
Eject Çıkartmak Force out, evict Retain, absorb, take in
Elaborate Ayrıntılı, karmaşık, özenli Detailed, complicated, intricate Simple, unadorned
Elect Seçmek Vote for, appoint, designate Vote down, ignore, vote out
Elevate Yükseltmek Raise, heighten, lift up Lower, degrade
Elicit Almak, elde etmek Obtain, get, extract, evoke Give away, donate
Eligible Uygun Suitable, appropriate
Oradan kaldırmak, Get rid of, eradicate, do away
Eliminate Recruit, employ
elemek with
Elude -den sıyrılmak, kurtulmak Escape, evade, avoid Achieve, obtain
Emancipated Özgür, serbest Liberated, free Captivated
Embark on Başlamak Start, initiate Finish, end
Embarrass Utandırmak Humiliate, abash, discompose Comfort, please
Embezzle Zimmetine geçirmek Steal Donate, give away
Simgelemek, temsil
Embody Symbolize, stand for, represent Exclude
etmek
Embrace Kucaklamak Hug, cuddle Let go, release
Ortaya çıkmak, -den Develop out of, come out,
Emerge from Disappear, depart
gelişmek appear
Eminent Seçkin, ünlü, bilinen Famous, well known, reputed Notorious, mediocre
Concealment, refrain,
Emission Salım, dışarı verme Diffusion, issuance, discharge
repression
Yaymak, çıkarmak,
Emit Release, send out, give out Absorb, withhold, retain
salıvermek
Emphasize Vurgulamak Stress Understate
Empirical Deneysel Experimental, practical Impractical, speculative

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İşe almak,
Employ Apply, operate, make use of Misuse, ignore, unemployed
yöntem uygulamak
Emulate Taklit etmek Copy, imitate Give up, leave
Yasa çıkarmak,
Enact Act out, accomplish Fail, hinder, repeal
hükmetmek
Enclose Çevresini sarmak Surround, cage, put inside Free, let go, release
Expulsion, forbiddance,
Exclusion Ayırma, çıkarma Inclusion, acceptance
elimination
Encounter Karşılaşmak Face, confront Escape
Teşvik etmek, ce- Dampen, depress,
Encourage Give support, applaud
saretlendirmek discourage
Endeavor Çaba göstermek Strive, try hard Ignore
Censure, disapprove, op-
Endorse Doğrulamak, onaylamak Approve, support, ratify
pose
Endow Bağışlamak, vermek Grant, provide, supply Deprive, strip
Endure Dayanmak, katlanmak Bear, tolerate, put up with Can’t stand, can’t bear
Administer, apply, impel,
Enforce Dayatmak, güçlendirmek Forget, neglect, disregard
support
Enhance Artırmak, iyileştirmek Increase, improve, enrich Decrease, diminish
Enlighten Aydınlatmak Shed light on Darken
Enormous Büyük, devasa Tremendous, vast, huge Tiny, small
Enslave Esir etmek, köleleştirmek Capture, bind Allow, liberate
Ensure Temin etmek, sağlamak Make sure, secure Neglect
Entail Gerektirmek Require, necessitate Prevent, nullify
Entertain Eğlendirmek Amuse, cheer Bore, tire
Enthusiastic Hevesli, istekli Eager, earnest Unwilling, reluctant
Entire Bütün, tüm Whole, complete Partial, incomplete, broken
Entitle Hak vermek, yetki vermek Warrant, give right to Disable, disqualify
Entrance Giriş Access, entry Exit
Confidence, kindness,
Envy Kıskanmak, imrenmek Jealousy, grudge
comfort
Prevalent, widespread,
Epidemic Salgın Limited
rampant

Equal Eşit, adil Alike, identical Different, not alike, unequal

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Yok etmek, kökünü


Eradicate Get rid of, wipe out, eliminate Erect, found
kazmak
Erect Dikmek, inşa etmek Build up, put up Eradicate, collapse
Erode Yıpratmak, aşınmak Deteriorate, corrode, destroy Build, fix, construct
Erroneous Hatalı Incorrect, wrong Perfect
Erudite Bilgili Learned, knowledgeable Illiterate, ignorant
Erupt Patlamak, püskürtmek Explode, emit, break out Deflate, be calm
Escalate Tırmanmak, artmak Increase, intensify Decrease, diminish, allay
Essential Gerekli, vazgeçilemeyen Necessary, indispensible Unnecessary, redundant
Kurmak, doğruluğunu
Establish Found, set up Demolish, destruct
kanıtlama
Esteem Saygı Respect, regard Disrespect

Estimate Tahmin etmek Guess, assessment, valuation Decided

Eternal Sonsuz, bitmeyen, ebedi Endless, infinite Temporary


Evacuate Boşaltmak, tahliye etmek Empty Seize, occupy, fill
Evade Kaçırmak, kurtulmak Escape, avoid Keep standstill, stay
Evaluate Değerlendirmek Assess, appraise Ignore
Evaporate Buharlaşmak, yok olmak Vanish, dissolve, disappear Harden, solidify
Kaçamaklı, kaçamak
Evasive Elusive Straightforward
hareket
Eventual Son, nihai Final, ultimate, consequent Initial, first
Evidence Kanıt, delil Proof Disproof, concealment
Açıkça,
Evidently Obviously, clearly, apparently Doubtfully, obscurely
delillere dayanarak
Akla getirmek,
Evoke Remind, bring into mind Prevent, stop
hatırlatmak
Evolve Gelişmek, geliştirmek Develop Perish, deteriorate
Exact Tam, kesin Correct, precise Vague, ambiguous, indefinite
Exaggerate Abartmak Overstate Understate, minimize
Excavate Kazmak Dig up Inter, bury
Exceed Aşmak, geçmek Surpass, surmount
Too much, overdone, over,
Excessive Aşırı, haddinden fazla Insufficient, underdone
extra

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Exchange Takas etmek, değiş tokuş Swap, trade, deal, barter Hold, keep
Exclude from Hariç bırakmak, dışlamak Keep out, leave out, rule out Include
Özel, herkese açık
Exclusive to Special, private, unique Common, shared, public
olmayan
Uygulamak,
Execute Carry out, implement Neglect
yerine getirmek
Exert Kullanmak, uygulamak Use, utilize, make use of Relax, rest
Exhaust Yormak, tüketmek Tire, use up, deplete Refresh, invigorate
Exhibit Sergilemek Show, demonstrate Concealment, cover, hide
Canlandırmak,
Exhilarate Enliven, invigorate Depress, unnerve
keyif vermek
Tavsiye etmek,
Exhort Encourage, stimulate Dissuade, warn
teşvik etmek
Var olmak,
Exist Living, abide, present Die
mevcut bulunmak
Expansive Engin, geniş, kapsamlı Broad, comprehensive Limited, narrow
Expectancy Beklenti Expectation, hope, anticipation Despair, hopelessness
Expel Kovmak, atmak Dismiss Recruit
Harcamak,
Expend Use up, exhaust Conserve, preserve
masraf yapmak
Knowledge, background,
Experience Deneyim, tecrübe, olay Ignorance, inexperience
acquaintance
Süresi dolmak,
Expire Come to an end, cease Start, begin, commence
sona ermek
Explicit Açık, yalın Clear, unambiguous Implicit
Explode Patlamak Blow up, blast, break out Implode
Exploit Sömürmek, faydalanmak Misuse, abuse Utilize
Explore Araştırmak, keşfetmek Research, investigate, probe Lose, miss, pass by
Explosion Patlama, infilak Eruption, discharge, blow up Implosion
Send out, trade abroad,
Export İthal etmek Buy, import
transship
Açıklamak, (maruz
Expose (to) Reveal, subject to, make liable Secret, silence
bırakmak)
Extend Uzatmak, sürmek Stretch, prolong Shorten
Far reaching, widespread,
Extensive Kapsamlı, geniş Limited, narrow, restricted
thorough

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Exterminate Yok etmek Destroy, eradicate Establish, found, invent


Nesli tükenmiş, yok
Extinct Vanished, died out Survive
olmuş
Elde etmek, çekip
Extract Elicitation, essence Insertion
çıkarmak
Exceptional, strange and
Extraordinary Olağanüstü, fevkalade Common, customary, familiar
wonderful
Extravagant Savurgan, müsrif Lavish, excessive Stingy, mean
Extremely Aşırı derecede Enormously, tremendously Tiny, little
Break, demolish, destroy,
Fabricate Uydurmak, monte etmek Make up, put up, manufacture
ruin
Ease, aid, expedite, make it Block, delay, detain, hinder,
Facilitate Kolaylaştırmak
easy prohibit
Fade Solmak, solgun Achromatize, blanch, bleach Brighten, color, strengthen
Abortion, breakdown, defeat,
Failure Başarısızlık Success, win, achievement
loss
Fairly Adil şekilde, oldukça Equitably, justly, quite Subjectively
Belief, conviction, confidence,
Faith İnanç, güven Distrust, disbelief
trust
Fake Sahte False, imitation, simulated Real, original, true, genuine
Fallacy Yanılgı, yanılsama Deception, mistake, illusion Truth, fact, reality, right
Fake, alter, misrepresent,
Falsify Sahtekârlık yapmak Be honest
change
Acquainted, common, accus-
Familiar with Aşina, tanıdık Strange, foreign, new
tomed
Starvation, shortage of food,
Famine Açlık Wealth, feast, supply
hunger
Hayal etmek, sanmak, Plain, unfancy,
Fancy Imagine, suppose, ornamental
süslü unornamented
İnanılmaz, gerçekten Incredible, unbelievable,
Farfetched Credible, certain, believable
uzak fantastic
Extensive, broad, comprehen-
Far reaching Geniş kapsamlı Simple, narrow, small
sive
Fascinate Büyülemek Charm, captivate, excite Bore, disinterest, tire
Beneficial, healthful,
Fatal Ölümcül Mortal, deadly, lethal
nourishing
Fatigue Aşırı yorgunluk, bitkinlik Exhaustion, extreme tiredness Freshness, vigor

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Favorable Elverişli, uygun Suitable, approving, friendly Unfavorable, bad


Feasible Mümkün, yapılabilir Possible, probable Impossible
Worried about, alarmed, Bold, brave, courageous,
Fearful for -için korkan, endişelenen
afraid of unfearful
Fertile Verimli, üretken Productive, fruitful, rich, prolific Unproductive, fruitless
Fetch Kapmak, alıp getirmek Go and bring, carry, transport Throw, put away, free, let go
Fever Yüksek ateş High temperature, agitation Coldness, freeze, chill
Fierce Şiddetli, kıyasıya Severe, violent, menacing Calm, gentle, kind, peaceful
Filthy Pis, kirli, dayanıksız Dirty, polluted, muddy Clean, pure, sterile
İyi, para cezası, ince Excellent, penalty in money, Bad, poor, rough, award,
Fine
doğranmış delicate reward
Finite Sınırlı, kısıtlı Limited, restricted Infinite, unlimited
Firm Sert, katı Rigid, stiff, hard Soft, tender
Fit Sağlıklı, zinde, uygun Healthy, robust, suitable, firm Delicate, weak, infirm
Disability, incapacity,
Flair Yetenek Ability, talent, skill, gift, knack
ineptitude
Flatter Övmek, övünmek Praise, compliment, adulate Insult, offend, criticize
Flee Kaçmak Escape, run away, fly, vanish Face, meet, stay, wait
Flourish Gelişmek, büyümek Prosper, grow, thrive Fail, decline
Fluctuate Dalgalanmak Wave, go up and down Persist, stand fast, stand still
Forbid Yasaklamak Ban, not allow, prohibit Allow, let
Force Zorlamak Compulsion, pressure, effort Weakness, powerlessness
Forecast Tahmin etmek, beklemek Predict, foresee, guess Sure, decided, certain
Forgery Sahte, sahtekârlık Fake, counterfeit Honesty, real
Former Önceki Previous, ancient, prior After, following, subsequent
Sağlam, yenilmez,
Formidable Difficult, invincible, challenging Vulnerable, susceptible
dayanıklı
Yakınlaşmakta, gelmekte
Forthcoming Imminent, anticipated, coming Distant, gone, past
olan
Takviye etmek,
Fortify Strengthen, enrich, secure Weaken, injure, decrease
sağlamlaştırmak
Encourage, nurture, promote,
Foster Teşvik etmek Discourage, condemn
support
Fraction Küçük parça, kesir Bit, tiny portion Whole, total

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Fracture Kırılmak, çatlamak Break, rupture, crack Attachment, fastening


Formidable, durable, strong,
Fragile Hassas, kırılabilir Delicate, breakable, dainty
tough
Frail Zayıf, cılız Feeble, weak, breakable Firm, strong, unbreakable
Freed Serbest kalmış, özgür At liberty, at large, let go Confine, enslave, restrain
Frequent Yaygın, sık Common, repeated Infrequent, rare, unusual
Encourage, aid, assist,
Frustrate Üzmek, hayal kırıklığı Disappoint, thwart, annul
facilitate
Yerine getirmek,
Fulfill Carry out, execute, implement Neglect, ignore, falsify
icra etmek
Fundamental Esas, temel, zorunlu Essential, basic, important Extra, minor, additional
Funeral Cenaze töreni Burial, cremation, entombment Baptism, christening
Döşemek, donatmak, Withdraw, withhold,
Furnish Provide, supply, decorate
sağlamak unfurnished
Calm, cheerful, happy,
Furious Kızgın Angry, insane, violent
pleased
Unfussy, undemanding,
Fussy Aşırı titiz, seçici Fastidious, meticulous, diligent
uncritical
Futile Boşuna, nafile Vain, without result Fertile, worthwhile
Fuzzy Tüylü Flossy, frizzy, hairy Smooth
Toplamak, bir araya Distribute, divide, scatter,
Gather Accumulate, bring together
gelmek separate
Gauge Ölçmek, tahmin etmek Measure, standard, basis Estimate, guess
Seyretmek, gözünü dikip
Gaze Stare, look Ignore, glance
bakmak
Generate Üretmek, ortaya atmak Produce, create, develop Break, destroy
Generous Cömert Open handed Mean, stingy
Genuine Gerçek, hakiki Real, authentic Fake, counterfeit
Get around Gezinmek, dolaşmak Go about, get about Stay
Giant Dev, kocaman Huge, enormous, gigantic Dwarf
Gift Yetenek Knack, ability, skill, talent Inability, weakness
Gigantic Devasa, çok büyük Massive, immense, huge Tiny, minute
Give up Vazgeçmek, bırakmak Abandon, abort Assume, maintain, hold
Glance Göz atma, hızlı bakış Quick view, brief look Stare
Glitter Işıldamak Shine, sparkle, glare Dullness

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Cheerful, happy,
Gloomy Karamsar, karanlık Dark, pessimistic
encouraging
Glorify Yüceltmek, övmek Praise, bless, celebrate Debase, condemn, criticize
Glorious Şanlı, parlak Brilliant, dazzling, splendid Unknown, dull, awful
Gorgeous Büyüleyici, harika Splendid, impressive Ugly
Govern(ment) Yönetmek, (hükûmet) Administer, rule, command Obey, yield, surrender, agree
Graceful Hoş, çekici, zarif, nazik Attractive, charming Ugly, awkward
Gradual Aşamalı, kademeli Step by step Sudden, immediate
Bahşetmek, vermek, Scholarship, funding,
Grant Forfeit, loss
burs vb allowance
Kapmak, algılamak,
Grasp Snatch, grab, perceive Loose, release
kavramak
Grateful Minnettar Thankful, appreciative Ungrateful
Memnun etmek, tatmin
Gratify Please, satisfy Displease
etmek
Gratitude Şükran, minnettarlık Gratefulness, appreciation Resentment
Satiable, generosity,
Greed Açgözlü, doyumsuz Insatiable, avidity, selfishness
benevolence
Grief Üzüntü, keder Sorrow, sadness Joy, delight, happiness
Grievance Yakınma, şikâyet Complaint Benefit, privilege
Grim Karamsar Gloomy, bleak, pessimistic Promising, optimistic
Yersiz, dayanaksız,
Groundless Baseless, without basis Well founded
asılsız
Grumble Şikâyet etmek, sızlanmak Complain Show gratitude
Guilt Suç Crime, offence Innocence
Hamper Engellemek Prevent, hinder, impede Facilitate
Disregard, mismanage,
Handle Ele almak, baş etmek Deal with, manage, direct
neglect
Haphazard Tesadüfî Random, chance Intended, deliberate
Happen to Tesadüfen olmak By chance, coincidence Deliberately, intentional
Harass Taciz etmek, saldırmak Bother, pester Relieve
Hemen hemen hiç,
Hardly Barely, scarcely, almost not Often, very
zar zor
Ease, benefit, profit,
Hardship Zorluk Difficulty, labor, trouble
advantage

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Acımasız, sert, haşin,


Harsh Severe, pitiless Gentle, kind
kaba
Hasty Acele, hızlı Hurried, speedy Slow, delayed, lazy
Havoc Hasar, yıkım Destruction, calamity, chaos Peace
Hazard Tehlike Danger, threat, risk Protection, safeguard, safety
Heyecanlı, telaşlı,
Hectic Excited, frantic, turbulent Calm, easeful, unhurried
hareketli
Tereddüt etmek, Wait, be uncertain, fluctuate, Continue, carry on,
Hesitate
duraklamak vacillate persevere
Highly Oldukça, epey Extremely, greatly, hugely Little
Hamper, prevent, impede, Facilitate, advance, aid,
Hinder Engellemek, mani olmak
obstruct assist
Hire Kiralamak, işe almak Employ, use, occupy Discharge, fire, lay off
Hitchhiker Otostopçu Passenger, wanderer Driver
Hollow Oyuk, boşluk Empty, vacant, curved Full, raised, convex

Holy Kutsal Sacred, religious, blessed Wicked, profane, evil, sinful

Doubtfully, gloomily,
Hopefully İnşallah With any luck, optimistically
hopelessly

Horizontal Yatay Parallel, flat Vertical

Delightful, magnificent,
Horrible Korkunç Terrible, repulsive, disgusting
pleasant
Hostile Düşmanca, saldırgan Unfriendly, alien, unkind Friendly, gentle, agreeable
Little, small, miniature,
Huge Kocaman, iri, büyük Enormous, immense, giant
minute
Proud, arrogant, insolent,
Humble Alçakgönüllü Modest, mild, polite
showy
Humid Nemli Damp, moist, wet Dry, arid
Aşağılamak, küçük
Humiliate Degrade, disgrace, embarrass Honor
düşürmek
Seriousness, sadness,
Humor Mizah Joking, amusement, comedy
tragedy
Hunt Avlamak, araştırmak Search, chase, hounding Ignore, neglect
Teşhis etmek,
Identify Recognize, label, describe Confuse, mistake
sınıflandırmak
Identical Benzer, aynı Same, alike, equal Different, dissimilar, unequal

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Başıboş, aylak,
Idle Unoccupied, lazy, indolent Occupied, hardworking
çalışmayan
Disregard, overlook, take no
Ignore Önemsememek Notice, recognize
notice
Legible, readable,
Illegible Okunaksız Unreadable, obscure, unclear
understandable
Illicit Yasadışı Illegal, unlawful, forbidden Legal, moral, right, licit
Cahil, okuma yazma
Illiterate Unable to read and write Literate
bilmeyen
Illuminate Açıklamak Clarify, brighten, spotlight Darken, obscure, cloud
Deception, mirage,
Illusion Yanılgı Reality, fact, certainty, truth
misconception
Illustrate Örneklerle açıklamak Explain, clarify Confuse, mystify
Simulate, pretend, emulate,
Imitate Taklit etmek Original, oppose, reverse
copy
Immediate Derhal, acele, çabuk Instantaneous, at once, instant Eventually, later, never
Imminent Yakın, yaklaşan Approaching, close, coming Distant, far, future, later
Immobilize Hareketsiz, sabit kılmak Disable, debilitate, paralyze Enable, mobilize
Resistant, protected,
Immune Bağışıklık kazanmış Vulnerable, unprotected
invulnerable
Impact Etki, çarpma Effect, collision Dissuade
Impair Bozmak, zarar vermek Spoil, worsen, damage, harm Repair, improve
Accuse of, denounce, censure,
Impeach Suçlamak, itham etmek Elect
blame

Impede Engel olmak Prevent, hinder, hamper Help, encourage

Imperative Acil Urgent, vital, essential Trivial

Imply, involve, associate,


Implicate Bulaştırmak, ima etmek Defend, pardon, support
concern
Defective, insufficient, Adequate, competent,
Inadequate Yetersiz
incompetent enough

Inaudible Duyulamaz, işitilemez Silent, mute, quiet Loud, audible

Incapable of Yeteneksiz, kabiliyetsiz Unskillful, helpless, unable Skillful, capable, competent

Incentive Teşvik, motivasyon Motivation, encouragement Deterrent, disincentive


Persistent, never ending,
Incessant Aralıksız, sürekli Ending, ceasing, broken
continual

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Eğim, meyil, eğmek,


Incline Slope, lean Indispose, disincline
bükmek
Include İçermek, dâhil etmek Consist of, incorporate Exclude
Increase Artmak, artış Addition, growth, raise, rise Decrease, depletion, loss
Unbelievable, impossible,
Incredible İnanılmaz Awful, believable, credible
unthinkable
Indefinitely Sonsuza kadar Forever, continually, endlessly Definitely, discontinuously
Lasting, abiding, enduring,
Indestructible Bozulamaz, dayanıklı Breakable, perishable
durable
Indicate Göstermek, belirtisi olmak Display, signify, demonstrate Conceal, hide, mislead
Indict Suçlamak Accuse, blame, charge Absolve, acquit
Indifference to İlgisiz, kaygısız Uninterested Interested
Indispensable Vazgeçilemez, gerekli Necessary, essential Dispensable
Induce İkna etmek, neden olmak Persuade, tempt, cause Deter, discourage
Kendini kaptırmak,
Indulge Satisfy, delight, enjoy too much Disappoint, thwart, distress
müptela
Uygunsuz, yakışıksız,
Inept Inappropriate Appropriate, suitable
yersiz
Unavoidable, inevitable,
Inescapable Kaçınılamaz, önlenemez Escapable, avoidable
imminent
Çıkarım yapmak,
Infer Conclude, deduce, induce Misunderstand, misconceive
anlamak
Inferior Aşağı, alt derece Lower, subordinate Superior, excellent
Infinite Sonsuz, sınırsız Unlimited, endless Limited, restricted, finite
Kötü bir şeye neden
Inflict Impose, cause, bring about Remove
olmak
Influence Etkilemek Affect, impact Prevent, hinder
Infringe Çiğnemek, ihlal etmek Break, violate, disobey Keep, obey
Ingenious Hünerli, marifetli, akıllı Clever, creative, skilled Uninventive, unskillful
Inhabit Yaşamak Live on, dwell, reside, stay Depart, leave, move
Inborn, innate, basic,
Inherent Doğal, doğuştan gelen Incidental, external, acquired
hereditary
Engel olmak, gözdağı
Inhibit Prevent, hamper, restrict Help, aid, allow, assist
vermek
Initial İlk, öncelikli First, beginning Last, final
Initiate Başlatmak Start, begin, commence End, finish

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Injure İncitmek Hurt, harm, wound Aid, help, assist, cure, heal
Equality, ethics, justice,
Injustice Adaletsizlik, eşitsizlik Inequality, unfairness, bias
morality
Innate Doğuştan gelen Inborn, inherited Incidental
Innovative Yenilikçi Original, inventive Conservative
Inquire Sormak, soruşturmak Investigate, ask, examine Answer, respond
Inquisitive Meraklı Curious, inquiring Uninterested
Insane Çılgın, deli Crazy, mad Sane, sensible
Insatiable Aç gözlü, gözü doymaz Greedy, ravenous, demanding Pleased, satiable, satisfied
Önemsiz, anlamsız, Important, significant,
Insignificant Casual, irrelevant, unimportant
manasız valuable
Insist on Israr etmek Persist in, demand, request Endure, forget, tolerate
Inspect İncelemek Examine, check, survey Forget, ignore, neglect
Inspire İlham vermek Motivate, courage Discourage
Imbalance, inconstancy,
Instability Kararsızlık, dengesizlik Balance, stability, constancy
uncertainty
Instantaneously Anlık, bir anda olan Immediately, instantly, promptly Late
Instill Aşılamak Fill, inspire Extract
Instinct İçgüdü Impulse, natural feeling Reason
Instruct Talimat vermek Inform, teach, advise, guide Learn
Aşağılamak,
Insult Offend Honor
hakaret etmek
Insurmountable Başa çıkılmaz, çok büyük Overwhelming, formidable Surmountable
Dokunulmaz,
Intangible Untouchable Touchable
elle tutulmayan
Mix, merge, associate,
Integrate Bütünleşmek, kaynaşmak Divide, separate
combine
Intelligence Zekâ, akıl Aptitude, cleverness, skill Ignorance, inability
Intense Yoğun Extreme, intensified Mild, relaxed
Intention Kasıt, niyet Goal, aim, purpose Aimlessness, avoidance
Deliberately, on purpose,
Intentional Kasıtlı, kasti Casual, accidental
planned
Communicate, combine,
Interact with Etkileşimde bulunmak Not speak
contact
Interfere with -e engel olmak Prevent, inhibit, obstruct Unblock, let go, open

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-e karışmak,
Interfere in Intervene in, meddle Aid, assist, help
-e müdahale etmek
Interim Geçici Provisional, temporary Continual, permanent
Intermittent Aralıklı Periodic Continuous
Yorumlamak, tercüme
Interpret Elucidate, explain Falsify, misconceive
yapmak
Interrogate Sorgulamak Question, examine, inquiry Answer, reply
Interval Ara Break, gap Continuity
Intimacy Yakınlık, samimiyet Sincerity, closeness Distance
Intimate Samimi, tanıdık Friendly, devoted, confidential Unfriendly, cool, formal
Korkutmak, gözdağı
Intimidate Scare, frighten, threaten Encourage
vermek
Intrinsic Asıl, esas, kendine has Inherent, inborn, basic Extrinsic
Introduce Tanıştırmak Present, announce, preface Close, end, finish
Intrude İzinsiz girmek Infringe, trespass, interrupt Leave, withdraw
Intuition Sezgi Instinctive knowledge Knowledge, reason
Invade İstila etmek, işgal etmek Occupy, enter by force, attack Abandon
Invalid Geçersiz Null and void, unacceptable Valid
Invaluable Paha biçilemez Priceless Valueless
Invariably Daima, değişmez şekilde Always, constantly Momentarily, instantly
Invent İcat etmek Make up Imitate, copy
Invest in Para yatırımı yapmak Loan, entrust, bankroll, infuse Take out, divest
Investigate Araştırmak, incelemek Look into, explore, search Ignore
Involve İçermek, gerektirmek Include, require Exclude
Düzensizlik, yolsuzluk, Unevenness, deviation,
Irregularity Regularity
hile variation
Irrelevant İlgisiz, alakasız Impertinent Relevant
Avoidable, escapable,
Irresistible Karşı konulmaz Compelling, inescapable
resistible
Irreversible Geri dönüşü olmayan Irreparable Reversible
Irritate Kızdırmak Anger, annoy Cheer up
Soyutlamak, ayırmak,
Isolate Separate, segregate Unify
tecrit
Jeopardize Tehlikeye atmak Endanger Protect

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Join Katılmak, iştirak etmek Unite, adhere, associate Disjoin, divide, separate
Separate, single,
Joint Eklem, ortaklaşa yapılan Mutual, shared, combined
uncombined
Just Adil, haklı, yerinde Fair, impartial Unjust, unlawful
Justice Adalet, hak, doğruluk Fairness, equity Injustice, unfairness
Haklı çıkarmak,
Justify Vindicate, acquit Condemn
doğru çıkarmak
Juvenile Gençliğe özgü Young, childish, immature Mature, adult
Apathetic, reluctant,
Keen Çok hevesli, gözü açık Eager, willing, acute, interested
uninterested
Essential, important, basic,
Key Anahtar, esas Inessential, unimportant
vital
Kidnap İnsan kaçırmak (fidye) Abduct, capture, snatch Free, liberate, release
Knack Yetenek Ability, talent Inability, awkwardness
Information, wisdom,
Knowledge Bilgi Ignorance
apprehension
Confuse, distort,
Label Etiketlemek Brand, marker, trademark
misrepresent
Lack of Eksiklik, yoksun olmak Deficiency, shortness Plenty, abundance
Latent Gizli Hidden, concealed Visible, apparent
Latter Sonraki Latest, final Former, earliest, preceding
Launch Başlamak, fırlatmak Start, begin, set off, send off Hold, keep, halt, withdraw
Lift up, elevate, collect,
Lay Koymak, sermek, yaymak Put down, put, spread
gather
Layer Tabaka, katman Stratum, cover, zone Reveal, uncover
Su, yağ sızmak,
Leak Aperture, detriment, exposure Hide, conceal, repudiate
bilgi sızmak
Legend Efsane Folk, tale, myth Fact, truth
Legible Okunaklı, okunabilir Well written, clear, coherent Illegible, unreadable
Legislate Yasa yapmak Make law, enforce law, enact Confuse, disprove
Legitimate Yasal, meşru Legal, lawful Illegal, illegitimate
Leisure Boş vakit Free time, spare time, holiday Work, employment
Diminish, reduce, abate, Enlarge, extend, increase,
Lessen Azaltmak
decline raise
Safe, beneficial, harmless,
Lethal Ölümcül Fatal, deadly, dangerous
helpful

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Irresponsibility,
Liability Borç, sorumluluk, eğilim Debt, responsibility, inclination
unaccountability
Irresponsible, excusable,
Liable Sorumlu, yükümlü, mesul Responsible, bound, obligated
freed
Likely Olası, muhtemel Probable, possible, apt Unlikely, improbable, inapt
Similarly, also, besides,
Likewise Buna benzer şekilde Differently, reverse, opposite
moreover
Active, alert, attentive,
Listless Yorgun, bitkin Exhausted, tired, spiritless
energetic
Ability to read and write,
Literacy Okuryazarlık Illiteracy, ignorance
proficiency
Litter Çöp Rubbish, garbage, trash Order, cleanliness
Loath İsteksiz, gönülsüz Unwilling, reluctant Eager, enthusiastic
Loathe Nefret etmek, tiksinmek Hate, abhor, detest, can’t stand Love, enjoy, like, crazy about
Detect, determine, place,
Locate Yerleştirmek Lose, miss, pass by
position
Loose Gevşek Detached, not tight, sloppy Tight, restricted, constrained
Loyal Sadık Faithful, allegiant, dependable Disloyal, dishonest, unfaithful
Profitable, remunerative,
Lucrative Karlı, kazançlı, yararlı Unprofitable, poorly paid
productive
Lure Cezp etmek, çekmek Attract, allure, entice, bait Warning, deterrent
Bewitched, extraordinary,
Magical Sihirli, büyülü Boring, dull, normal, usual
miraculous
Magnificent Büyüleyici, görkemli Impressive, fabulous, splendid Ordinary, offensive, bad, ugly
Ana görüş, Accepted, conventional, Heterodox, unusual, uncom-
Mainstream
genel toplumda tercih common mon
Sürdürmek, korumak,
Maintain Keep, continue, preserve Neglect, abandon
beslemek
Decide, adjudge, make up
Make a decision Karar vermek Defer, delay, hesitate, wait
mind
Make up Karar vermek, uydurmak Create, combine, compose Be real, tell truth
Malign Kötü Negative, bad Positive, good
Başarmak, üstesinden
Manage Overcome, succeed, achieve Fail, abandon, give up
gelmek
Obligatory, compulsory, Optional, voluntary,
Mandatory Zorunlu
required unnecessary
Manifest Göstermek, belirtmek Show, exhibit Hide, conceal

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Manipulate Elinde oynatmak Employ, maneuver, form, use Leave alone


Manufacture Üretmek, imal etmek Make, product, build, create Destroy, ruin
Advance, mount, move,
March İlerleme, ilerleyiş Halt, stop, decline
proceed
Genocide, slaughter,
Massacre Katliam, toplu kıyım Preserve, revive, save
annihilation
Massive Büyük, kocaman Huge, immense Small, slight
Efendi, sahip, hâkim
Master Govern, expert, proficient Amateur
olmak
Mature Olgun Developed, full-grown Immature, young
Mean Cimri Stingy, selfish, greedy, tight Generous, kind, unselfish
Dolambaçlı yol, avare Go direct, stay on path,
Meander Wander, zigzag, twist
dolaşmak straight
Belonging to middle ages, old,
Medieval Orta çağa ait Modern
archaic
Average, middling,
Mediocre Orta, vasat Superior, extraordinary
commonplace
Memorial Anıt Monumental, commemorative Abusive, dishonorable
Threaten, danger, caution,
Menace Tehdit etmek, tehlike Aid, assistance, help
trouble
Repair, fix, aid, remedy, Damage, harm, break,
Mend Tamir etmek, onarmak
recover destroy, ruin
Merciful Merhametli, insaflı Tender, forgiving, lender Cruel, severe, pitiless
Merge Birleşmek, birleştirmek Unite, join, absorb, combine Separate, divide, part
Meticulous Özenli, dikkatli Careful, accurate, fastidious Careless, sloppy, messy
Mighty Güçlü Powerful, strong, forceful Weak, frail, powerless
Immigration, movement,
Migration Göç Remain, stay
transfer
Large, adult, major,
Minor Az, önemsiz, küçük Insignificant, small, slight
significant
Miracle Mucize Wonderful, marvel, surprise Normalcy, usualness
Wonderfully, amazingly,
Miraculously Mucize eseri Badly, poorly
marvelously
Misbehave Terbiyesizlik yapmak Act up, be immoral, deviate Behave, obey
Mischief Yaramazlık, haşarılık Misbehavior, trouble, damage Behavior, obedience
Miscellaneous Çeşitli Various, diverse, different Alone, simple, single

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Miserable Sefil, mutsuz Unhappy, cheerless, awful Happy, cheerful, merry, joyful
Misfortune, unfortunate,
Mishap Aksilik, kaza Intention, plan, deliberately
accident
Misconception, confuse, Understand, perceive,
Misunderstand Yanlış anlamak
mistake comprehend
Aggravate, increase,
Mitigate Azaltmak Lessen, ease, diminish, abate
intensify
Aklını karıştırmak,
Mix up Confuse, bewilder, perplex Clear up, explain, explicate
karıştırmak
Dalga geçmek,
Mock at Tease, make fun of, betray Tell the truth
alay etmek
Moderate Ilımlı, ölçülü Mild, reasonable Extreme, immoderate
Modest Alçakgönüllü Decent, humble, shy Arrogant, brave, assured
Modify Değiştirmek Change, alter, shift, vary Leave alone, stagnate
Moist Rutubetli, nemli Damp, humid, wet, damp Dry, arid
Momentum Hız, ivme Speed, velocity, impetus Powerlessness, weakness
Irritable, temperamental, Even-tempered, balanced,
Moody Sinirli, asabi, kaprisli
gloomy cheerful
Immoral, corrupt, dishonest,
Moral Ahlaki Ethical, virtuous, honest
evil
Mourning Yas, keder Lamentation, sadness Cheer, joy, happiness
Move Hareket etmek, taşınmak Progress, act, proceeding Inaction, idleness, regression
Öldürmek, cinayet
Murder Kill, crime, annihilation Preserve, help, revive, save
işlemek
Toplamak, bir araya Disperse, division,
Muster Collect, gather, assemble
getirmek separation
Mutiny İsyan Revolt, rebellion, resistance Obedience, subservience
Unshared, detached,
Mutual Karşılıklı, çift taraflı Reciprocal, common, shared
separate

Mystery Gizem, sır Enigma, puzzle, secret Known, understanding

Experienced, wise, skeptical,


Naive Saf, çaylak, toy Credulous, foolish, childlike
leery
Kıl payı, anca, dar, Just, closely, almost, nearly, Carelessly, imprecisely,
Narrowly
güçbelâ close distantly
Çirkin, açık saçık, ayıp,
Nasty Disgusting, awful, dirty, horrible Great, pleasing, wonderful
ciddi

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Yöreye has, yerel, Belonging to, owned by,


Native to Alien, foreign, outside
-e özgü essential to
Untidy, disorderly, messed
Neat Temiz, düzenli, sade Tidy, accurate, orderly, elegant
up
Unnecessary, inessential,
Necessary Gerekli, lazım Essential, basic, elementary
useless

Ignore, disregard, Care, regard, respect,


Neglect İhmal etmek, aldırmamak
carelessness obedience

Unimportant, insignificant,
Negligible Önemsiz, kayda değmez Important, major, significant
trivial

Gergin, sinirli, asabi,


Nervous Anxious, fearful, annoyed Brave, calm, unafraid
korkak
Neutrality Tarafsızlık, yansız Impartiality, disinterest Concern, interest, sympathy
Nominal İsmen, itibari, göstermelik Supposed, theoretical, named Actual, real, true
Appoint, elect, select,
Nominate Aday göstermek Withdraw, ignore, pass over
designate
Irrationally, craziness,
Nonsense Saçmalık, anlamsız Sense, clarity, understanding
absurdity
Especially, particularly,
Notably Özellikle Insignificantly, unremarkably
exceedingly
Remarkable, extraordinary, Ordinary, common,
Noteworthy Kayda değer, önemli
important unimportant
Ignorance, neglect,
Notice İlan, fark etmek Observation, attention, care
heedlessness
Notify Bildirmek, haber vermek Inform, announce, report Conceal, misinform, hide
Misbelieve,
Notion Fikir, kavram, düşünce Idea, concept, belief, opinion
misunderstanding
Starve, destroy, abandon,
Nourish Beslemek, bakmak Feed, nurture, care for
deprive
Nocturnal Geceye özgü Night, dark Daytime, light
Nuisance Dert, baş belası Trouble, problem, annoyance Pleasure, delight, happiness
Cancel, annul, invalidate,
Nullify İptal etmek, geçersiz Enact, affirm, validate
abolish
Neglect, ignorance,
Nurture Bakmak, beslemek Look after, cultivate, rear
deprivation

Nutrition Gıda, beslenme Food, nutriment, nourishment Starvation, deprivation

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Abiding, submissive, Disrespectful, disobedient,


Obedient Uyumlu, kurallara uyan
well behaved insolent
Fatness, overweight, Slimness, underweight,
Obesity Aşırı şişmanlık, obezite
plumpness thinness

Disobey, resist, challenge,


Obey Uymak, itaat etmek Abide by, comply with, conform
rebel

Object to İtiraz etmek Disapprove, protest, challenge Agreement, answer, decision


Compulsion, requirement,
Obligation Zorunluluk, mecburiyet No necessity
bond
Habersiz, dikkatsiz, Unaware, unconscious, Aware, conscious,
Oblivious
ihmalkâr ignorant concerned
Obscure Belirsiz, karanlık, silik Ambiguous, vague, confuse Definite, clear
Observe Gözlemlemek, incelemek See, notice, discover, perceive Ignore, miss, overlook
Obsess Saplantı haline getirmek Preoccupy, beset, torment Neglect
Obsolete Eskimiş, modası geçmiş Outdated, old-fashioned Modern, current, new
Barrier, impediment, Aid, support, assistance,
Obstacle Engel, köstek, mani
obstruction help
Stubborn, determined, Pliant, tractable, agreeable,
Obstinate İnatçı, dik başlı
persistent flexible
Aid, promote, abet, boost,
Obstruct Engel olmak, zorlaştırmak Block, hinder, prevent, restrict
support
Forfeit, forsake, lose,
Obtain Elde etmek, almak Gain, attain, get, acquire
sacrifice
Prevent, hamper,
Obviate Önlemek, gereksiz kılmak Allow, help, permit
make unnecessary
Constant, frequent, regular,
Occasional Ara sıra, nadiren Infrequent, irregular, casual
usual
İşgal etmek, meşgul Absorb, busy, capture,
Occupy Idle, be lazy, surrender, yield
etmek conquer, seize
Occur Meydana gelmek, olmak Happen, take place, appear Hide, disappear
Odd Garip, tuhaf, tek sayı Strange, weird, peculiar Usual, normal, logical
Cheer up, please,
Offend Gücendirmek, kızdırmak Anger, annoy, displease, insult
compliment
Offer Teklif etmek, önermek Proposal, suggestion Refusal, taking, withdrawal

Officially Resmen, resmi olarak Formally, properly, befittingly Casually, informally

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Children, generation, kid,


Offspring Çocuklar, evlat Parent, adult
heredity
Delete, leave out, exclude,
Omit Çıkarmak, dahil etmemek Include, add, inject, insert
except
All present, everywhere,
Omnipresent Her yerde olan, nazır olan Nowhere, finite
infinite
Onslaught Saldırı, hamle, hücum Attack, assault, invasion Withdraw, defense
Opportunity Şans, fırsat, imkân Chance, fair shake, probability Bad luck, misfortune
Obstruction, antagonism, Harmony, peace,
Opposition Karşıtlık, zıtlık, muhalefet
conflict compatibility
Oppress Ezmek, zulmetmek Persecute, suppress, trouble Relax, comfort
Obligation, compulsion,
Option Seçenek, tercih Choice, alternative, preference
constraint
Commonplace, average,
Ordinary Sıradan, basit Abnormal, extraordinary
mundane
Decoration, accessory, adorn-
Ornament Süs eşyası, süslemek Plainness, simplicity
ment
Apparently, seemingly, Obscurely, unlikely,
Ostensibly Görünürde, sözde
evidently improbably
Azametli, dikkat çekici,
Ostentatious Showy, flashy, boastful Modest, plain, reserved
havalı
Beginning, cause, origin,
Outcome Sonuç, netice Result, consequence, effect
source
Ortaya çıkmak, patlak Projection, bulge, enlargement,
Outcrop Ingrowth, disappear
vermek appear
Outcry Feryat, çığlık Scream, exclamation, yell Silence, quiet
Bastırmak, geride
Outdo Surpass, overtake, overcome Fail, lose
bırakmak
Outlay Masraf, harcama Expense, expenditure Income
Outlaw Feshetmek, yasaklamak Bandit, outcast, brigand, ban Allow, permit, law

Outnumber Sayıca üstün olmak Greater in number To be inferior

Surmount, conquer, Unmoved, indifferent,


Overcome Üstesinden gelmek
overwhelmed unbothered

Overlap Üst üste gelmek, örtmek Cover by extension, overlay Separate, divide
Göz ardı etmek, Attend, notice, look at,
Overlook Ignore, disregard, neglect
göz yummak regard

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Overriding Önemli, başlıca Major, principal, central Minor, insignificant, least


Sollamak, yetişmek, Outdo, surpass, catch, pass,
Overtake Fall behind
geçmek reach
Overpowering, amazing,
Overwhelming Karşı konulmaz, bunaltıcı Underwhelm, not impress
breathtaking
Pace Hız, yürüyüş, ilerleme hızı Step, tempo, walk Sit, stay
Paradise Cennet Heaven Hell
Contradiction, inconsistency, Consistency, calm, ease,
Paradox Çelişki, aykırı, tezat
puzzle felicity
Trivial, unimportant, inferior,
Paramount Son derece önemli Supreme, important, principal
minor
Partial Kısmen, taraflı, yanlı Biased, incomplete, fractional Complete, entire, total, whole
Join, attend, take part in,
Participate in Katılmak, iştirak etmek Observe, watch
engage
Exact, specific, accurate,
Particular Özel, önemli General, indefinite, imprecise
appropriate
Passenger Toplu taşıt yolcusu Customer, commuter, traveler Driver
Passion Tutku, hırs Love, desire, greed, affection Hatred, anger, calm
Confinement, silence,
Peace and quiet Huzur ve sükûnet Disharmony, fighting, war
friendship
Peak Zirve, doruk, siper Summit, zenith, top Bottom, base
Peculiar Tuhaf, acayip Strange, odd, weird Normal, reasonable
Yaya, piyade, monoton, Dull, boring, monotonous,
Pedestrian Different, extraordinary
banal ordinary
Ceza vermek, Punish, amerce, condemn, Excuse, forgive, pardon,
Penalize
cezalandırmak chasten reward
Delip geçmek, Enter, go in, pierce, access, Exit, leave, take out,
Penetrate
nüfuz etmek insinuate withdraw
See, notice, apprehend,
Perceive Algılamak, anlamak Miss, neglect, overlook
discover
Lasting, constant, enduring, Temporary, changing,
Perennial Sürekli, kalıcı
perpetual intermittent
Yok olma, çürütmek,
Perish Disappear, die out, decline Blossom, give birth, revive
donmak
Permanent Devam eden, sürekli Perpetual, continuous, abiding Temporary, ephemeral
Consent, acceptance,
Permission İzin, müsaade Denial, veto, prohibition
authorization

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Şaşırtmak, kafasını Bewilder, confuse, astonish,


Perplex Clarify, enlighten, explain
karıştırmak mix up
Persuasive İkna edici, inandırıcı Effective, influential, cogent Discouraging, dampening
Kötü davranmak,
Persecute Abuse, maltreat, torment Comfort, commend, reward
zulmetmek
Gayret etmek, sebat Persist, continue, keep at, Give up, leave, stop, quit,
Persevere
etmek carry on idle
Israr etmek, devam Continue, persevere, abide,
Persist Finish, end, cease, leave
etmek insist
Perspire Terlemek Sweat, exude, damp, wet Dry
Convince, actuate, satisfy, Deter, discourage, dissuade,
Persuade İkna etmek, razı etmek
assure hinder
Relate to, bear upon, affect,
Pertain İle ilişkili olmak, ait olmak Dissociate
associate
Pessimistic Kötümser, karamsar Bleak, depressed, hopeless Optimistic, confident, trusting
Pet Evcil hayvan Favorite, affectionate, special Hated, wild, disfavored
Pioneer Öncü, yol açan Forerunner, early, first, head Following, last, late, later
Plague Veba, öldürücü salgın Annoy, disturb, bother, afflict Aid, assistant, help, please
Complex, unclear,
Plain Sade, yalın, düz, ova Simple, clear, obvious
complicated
Plead Yalvarmak, rica etmek Beg, request, crave, appeal Answer, reply
Anger, annoy, depress,
Please Memnun etmek, lütfen Satisfy, delight, gladden
upset, worry
Promise, agreement,
Pledge Söz, vaat, işaret Break, disobey, falsify
assurance
Poem Şiir Verse, sonnet, lyric, poetry Prose
Aiding, antidotal, assisting,
Poison Zararlı, zehirli Venom, toxin, harmful, mortal
curing
Display, represent, imitate, Confuse, distort,
Portray Göstermek, sergilemek
describe misrepresent
Ortaya çıkarmak, Create, act, fake, posture,
Pose Movement
poz vermek guise
Possess Sahip olmak, etkilemek Have, obtain, acquire, own Lose, miss, dispossess
Possession Eşya, mal mülk Control, ownership, dominion Lack, need, want
Post Vazife, görev, iş, posta Position, situate, delivery Displace
Next generation, breed,
Posterity Gelecek nesil, soy Ancestors, past
offspring

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Forward, carry out, maintain,


Postpone Ertelemek, tehir etmek Put off, defer, delay
do
Ineffective, weak, disabled,
Potent Güçlü, etkili, ikna edici Powerful, effective, forceful
fragile
Hemen hemen, uygun Almost, nearly, about,
Practically Far, not close
olarak approximately
Glorify, compliment, adoration, Blame, censure,
Praise Övmek, methetmek
regard condemnation
Measure, step, carefulness, Carelessness, neglect,
Precaution Önlem, tedbir
caution omission
Precede -den önce gelmek Go ahead of, foreshadow, lead Follow, go after
Accelerate, hasten, hurry,
Precipitate Hızlandırmak, çökelti Decelerate, slow, wait
advance
Precipitation Yağış, çöküntü, düşme Rainfall, snow, hail, wetness Dryness
Exact, definite, accurate, Vague, ambiguous, false,
Precise Kesin, kati, tam
absolute inaccurate
Guess, anticipate, foresee,
Predict Tahminde bulunmak Sure, certain
presume
Predominantly Başlıca, baskın şekilde Mainly, chiefly, especially Partly, unimportantly
Prefer Tercih etmek, yeğlemek Choose, desire, favor, wish Dislike, hate, reject
Bias, prejudgment, enmity, Fairness, justice, regard,
Prejudice Önyargı, kayırma
detriment tolerance
The last, final, concluding,
Preliminary İlk, ön, hazırlayıcı First, early, initial, introductory
closing
Requirement, precondition, Optional, voluntary,
Prerequisite Önkoşul, önşart
necessary unnecessary
Existing, gift, current, just now,
Present Sunmak, mevcut, hediye Future, past, absent, former
instant
Korumak, Save, protect, conserve,
Preserve Destroy, ruin, hurt
muhafaza etmek defend
Think, assume, believe,
Presume Varsaymak, farz etmek Disbelieve
conclude
Hâkim olmak, Abound, exist thoroughly,
Prevail Lose, surrender
hüküm sürmek dominate
Accepted, widespread,
Prevalent Yaygın, mevcut Isolated, limited, uncommon
common
Avoid, avert, anticipate, Aid, allow, assist, help,
Prevent Engel olmak, mani olmak
counter cause, let go

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Formerly, earlier, ahead, Currently, future, later, pres-


Previously Önceden, eskiden
beforehand ently
Prey Av, kurban, avlamak Victim, sufferer, casualty Attacker
Prior to -den önce, evvel Before, superior to, beyond After, under, inferior
Prison Hapishane Jail, confinement, slammer Freedom, liberate
Privileged Ayrıcalıklı, imtiyazlı Special, elite, favored, honored Poor, underprivileged, public
Improbability, unlikelihood,
Probability Olasılık, ihtimal Expectation, possibility, chance
certainty
Araştırma, insansız uzay Exploration, investigation,
Probe Disregard, look away
roketi inquiry
Method, development, Cessation, idleness,
Process İşlemek, süreç
movement stoppage
Profound Bilge, engin, derin, büyük Deep, thoughtful, intellectual Ignorant, stupid
Decline, decrease,
Progress İlerlemek, gelişmek Improve, advance, increase
deteriorate
Prohibit Yasaklamak, önlemek Ban, forbid, stop, disallow, veto Allow, let, favor, permit
Futile, barren, fruitless,
Prolific Verimli, üretken, bereketli Productive, fertile, fruitful
impotent
Famous, well known, flashy, Unknown, depressed,
Prominent Ünlü, tanınmış, belirgin
striking invisible
Pessimistic, hopeless,
Promising Gelecek vadeden Hopeful, encouraging, assuring
unpromising
Promote Terfi etmek, ilerlemek Aid, foster, help, advance Condemn, dishonor, discredit
Sevk etmek, yöneltmek, Urge, punctual, motivate,
Prompt Discourage, deter, late, tardy
acele immediate
Adam akıllı, Insufficiently, wrongly,
Properly Correctly, accurately, perfectly
düzgün bir şekilde incorrectly
Proportion Oran, orantı Amplitude, division, scale Disproportion
Property Mal, mülk, emlak Possession, belonging Lack, loss, need, want
Proponent Savunucu, taraftar Advocate, defender, exponent Rival, opponent, enemy, foe
Prospect Olasılık, beklenti Chance, likelihood, expectation Miss, overlook
Thrive, flourish, advance,
Prosper Gelişmek, zenginleşmek Fail, lose
multiply
Care, guardianship, Attack, harm, hurt, injury,
Protection Koruma, koruyucu
assurance, safety threat
Refute, discredit, disprove,
Prove Kanıtlamak, ispat etmek Confirm, verify, affirm, justify
theorize

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Provisional Geçici, eğreti Interim, temporary, tentative Permanent, definite, certain


Abet, aggravate, anger, annoy,
Provoke Kışkırtmak, tahrik etmek Delight, please, make happy
bother
Wise, sensible, cautious,
Prudent Akıllı, tedbirli Careless, unwise, incautious
careful
On time, prompt, accurate,
Punctual Dakik, vaktinde gelen Late, tardy
exact
Purchase Satın almak, elde etmek Buy, gain, investment, asset Sale, sell
Intention, aim, meaning,
Purpose Amaç, gaye Aimless, meaningless
ambition
Follow, chase, attend, Retreat, run away, give up,
Pursue Takip etmek, izlemek
accompany stop
Search, chase, seeking,
Pursuit Arayış, uğraş Retreat, surrender
inquiry
Advance, attack, bearing,
Push İtmek, saldırmak Pull
forcing
Öne sürmek, Take back, withdraw,
Put forth Put forward, bring up
ortaya atmak withhold
Artılar, avantajlar, lehte Disadvantages, downside,
Pros Advantages, advance, upside
olmak drawback

Qualify Hak kazanmak, nitelemek Suit, fit, prepare, authorize Disqualify, unprepared

Argument, dispute, fight,


Quarrel Kavga, münakaşa Agreement, peace
disagree

Query Soru sormak Question, inquire, ask, suspect Answer, reply

Line, sequence, stand in line,


Queue Kuyruk, sıra Disorganization
chain
Racism Irkçılık Bias, prejudice, discrimination Tolerance, fairness
Yasadışı işlere yapılan Seizure, attack, assault, Aid, defense, resistance,
Raid
baskın capture protection
Increase, rear, bring up, Decrease, abate, drop,
Raise Artırmak, yükselmek
mention reduction
Widespread, increasing,
Rampant Yaygın, aşırı boyutta Checked, controlled, limited
prevalent
Arasında farklılık
Range from…to Vary, differ, distance, extent Extreme, disorganize, direct
göstermek
Position, title, status, authority,
Rank Mevki, makam Indefinite, aromatic, sweet
foul

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Plentiful, abundant, common,


Rare Nadir, kıt Scarce, infrequent, exceptional
usual
Hasty, reckless, thoughtless, Considerate, careful,
Rash Aceleci, düşüncesiz
careless cautious
Ratio, proportion, degree,
Rate Oran, hız Whole, entire
scale
Comprehend, recognize,
Realize Fark etmek, kavramak Ignore, neglect
understand
Bring up, raise, care for, grow,
Rear Büyütmek, yetiştirmek Abandon, neglect
educate
Güvence vermek, Assure, confide, convince, Discourage, unnerve,
Reassure
rahatlatma guarantee dishearten
Rebel İsyan etmek, ayaklanmak Revolt, rise up, combat, defy Agree, obey, comply
Receive Almak, kabul etmek Accept, acquire, admit, obtain Deliver, donate, give, offer
Decline, slump, downturn,
Recession Ekonomik durgunluk Promotion, advance, inflation
stagnation
Reciprocal Karşılıklı, iki taraflı Mutual, exchanged, alternate Independent, singular
Reckless Dikkatsiz, pervasız Irresponsible, thoughtless Responsible, thoughtful
Tanımak, söz hakkı
Recognize Identify, descry, notice, admit Miss, disagree, reject
vermek
Recommenda- Condemnation,
Tavsiye, öneri Advice, suggestion, proposition
tion discouragement
Agreement, settlement,
Reconciliation Anlaşma, uzlaşma Disagreement
conciliation
Catch up, regain, repair,
Recover İyileşmek, geri kazanmak Lose, mislay, miss
restore, heal
Recreation Eğlence, dinlenme, ara Leisure, pastime, amusement Profession, labor, work
Recruit İşe almak, askere almak Employ, enroll, apprentice Sack, fire, dismiss
Unnecessary, inessential, Necessary, essential,
Redundant Gereksiz, fazla, işsiz
excessive concise
Abstain from, avoid doing
Refrain from -den kaçınmak, çekinmek Indulge, use
something
Clarification, purification,
Refinement İncelik, kibarlık, saflık Corruption, dirtying, pollution
cleansing
Respect, attention, care, Disregard, ignorance,
Regard Saygı, önemseme
concern neglect
Regardless Dikkatsiz, kayıtsız Indifferent, careless, reckless Attentive, concerned, heedful

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Apologies, anguish, grief,


Regret Pişmanlık, üzüntü Happiness, satisfaction
remorse
Regularly Düzenli bir şekilde Commonly, frequently, usually Uncommonly, unusually
Rehearsal Deneme, prova Trial, preparation, experiment Cold turkey
Tahtta olma, Inferiority, powerlessness,
Reign Rule, power, govern, dominion
hüküm sürme decline
Güçlendirmek, Strengthen, make stronger, Weaken, undermine,
Reinforce
desteklemek augment subtract
Eski görevine vermek, Bring back, renew, replace,
Reinstate Fire, let go
iade return
Refuse, decline, discard, put Accept, allow, choose,
Reject Reddetmek
down approve
Serbest bırakmak, Let out, let go, deliver, liberate, Collect, gather, hold, keep,
Release
salmak free maintain
Relate İlgili, bağlantılı Detail, reveal, express, state Conceal, hide
Comparative, respective, Irrelevant, irrespective,
Relative Göreceli, izafi
connected unequal
Amansızca, sürekli Continuously, constantly,
Relentlessly Temporarily
şekilde unmercifully
Relevant İlgili, alakalı Related, pertinent Irrelevant
Relief Rahatlık, ferahlama Comfort, aid, remedy, release Damage, hurt, pain, injury
Relish Hoşlanma, zevk, heves Appetite, enjoying, taste Dislike, hate, detest, hatred
Relocate Yerini değiştirmek Displace, move, shift, transfer Pause, remain, stay
Unwilling, unenthusiastic, Willing, eager, volunteer,
Reluctant İsteksiz, gönülsüz
hesitant ready
Depart, forge, go, leave,
Remain Artmak, geriye kalmak Stay, wait, rest, abide, nest
move
Observation, comment,
Remark Söyleme, belirtme, fikir Silence
explanation
Remembrance Anma, hatırlama Recollection, memory Ignore, forgotten
Remindful, suggestive,
Reminiscent of Andıran, anımsatan Forgetful, oblivious
evocative
Far away, beyond, isolated,
Remote Uzak, ırak, ıssız, ücra Close, nearby, convenient
lonely
Abolish, separate, detach,
Remove Temizlemek, çıkarmak Fix, place, remain, stay
displace
Hand over, cause to be,
Render Duruma getirmek Remove, take
contribute

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Fame, reputation, celebrity,


Renown Ün, şöhret Obscurity, unimportance
glory
Revoke, annulment, cancel- Approval, enactment,
Repeal Feshetmek, kaldırmak
lation sanction
Continually, constantly, From time to time,
Repeatedly Defalarca, tekrar tekrar
frequently occasionally
Geri püskürtmek,
Repel Keep away, drive back Absorb, suck in
defetmek
Regret, feel sorry, apologize,
Repent Pişman, üzgün olmak Delight, rejoice, be happy
sorrow
Boring, ceaseless,
Repetitive Monoton, sıkıcı Active, fluent
monotonous
Alter, shift, change, displace,
Replace Eski yerine koymak Leave alone
restore
Aslına çok benzeyen
Replica Duplicate, imitation, likeness Original
kopya
Retaliation, counter-attack,
Reprisal Misilleme, intikam Kindness, sympathy
revenge
Reputation Ün, şöhret Fame, renown, prominence Notoriety, disreputableness
Request Rica etmek, talep etmek Appeal, demand, inquiry Answer, reply
Necessitate, need, want,
Require Gerektirmek Dislike, have, not want
desire
Resent Alınmak, gücenmek Feel angry, feel offended Be happy, like, love
Abandon, leave, retire,
Resign İstifa etmek, terk etmek Agree, take on
terminate
Decision, motion, Compliance, indecision,
Resolution Önerge, teklif
determination weakness
Decision, determination, Indecision, question,
Resolve Karar, azim, niyet
firmness wavering
Resort -e başvurmak, gitmek Apply, employ, address, devote Avoid, dodge
Answer, reaction, feedback,
Response Karşılık, cevap Asking, question, request
reply
Discontent, hurry, ailment, Calmness, relaxation,
Restlessness Huzursuzluk, acelecilik
turmoil restfulness
Restrict, check,
Restrain Kontrol altında tutmak Free, liberate, release
keep under control
Conclusion, decision, end,
Result Sonuç, neticelenme Cause, source
outcome

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Resume Yeniden başlamak Start again Finish, end


Retain Tutmak, alıkoymak Keep, maintain, preserve, hold Release, free, lose, spend
Get revenge, strike back,
Retaliate Misillemede bulunmak Forgive, pardon, sympathize
revive
Retard Geciktirmek, yavaşlatmak Delay, impede, obstruct, hinder Advance, help, push
Preservation, maintenance,
Retention Muhafaza etmek, koruma Loss, relinquish
custody
Recover, bring back, fetch,
Retrieve Geri alma, geri getirme Give, offer, relinquish
rescue
Açığa çıkarmak,
Reveal Disclose, display, tell, confess Conceal, hide, suppress
sır vermek
Forgiveness, pardon,
Revenge İntikam, öç almak Vengeance, grievance, attack
sympathize
Outcome, expense, debt,
Revenue Gelir, kazanç, hâsılat Income, earnings, profit
payment
Canlandırma, hayat Killing, destruction,
Revival Renewal, restoration, rebirth
verme suppression
Revoke İptal etmek, geri almak Cancel, annul, repeal, abolish Approve, enforce, authorize
Reward Ödül, ödüllendirmek Prize, payment, salve, award Punishment, penalty
Logical, sound, reasonable,
Ridiculous Gülünç, saçma Absurd, funny, stupid, comic
serious
Rightfully Haklı olarak, adil şekilde Lawfully, fairly, honestly, legally Wantonly, unfairly, unjustly
Soft, mild, lenient,
Rigorous Sert, şiddetli, çok sıkı Severe, harsh, exact, definite
easy-going
Ortaya çıkmak, Increase, improvement, Decline, decrease, drop, fall,
Rise
yükselmek advance slump
Opponent, competitor, Assisting, associate,
Rival Rakip, çekişmek
opposing supporting
Rob Birini soymak Steal, deprive, burgle, strip Give, offer
Robust Turp gibi, sapasağlam Strong, healthy, athletic Soft, weak, unhealthy, infirm
Approximately, nearly, almost,
Roughly Yaklaşık olarak, kabaca Exactly, absolutely
about
Destroy, collapse, damage,
Ruin Yıkmak, mahvetmek Create, build, construct
wreck
Yönetmek, hüküm Govern, reign, manage,
Rule Serve, submit
sürmek command
Sack Kovmak, işten çıkarmak Fire, dismiss, discharge, expel Employ, hire

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Sacred Kutsal, saygıdeğer Holy, blessed, saintly Unholy, unsacred, ungodly


Fedakârlık yapmak,
Sacrifice Relinquish, abandon, give up Retain, hold, refuse
kurban
Penalty, punishment, Disapproval, prevention,
Sanction Yaptırım, onaylama
restriction refusal
Normal, sensible, sound, Insane, crazy, unsound,
Sane Aklı başında, makul
reasonable unstable
Discontent, unhappiness,
Satisfaction Tatmin, memnuniyet Content, comfort, joy, delight
need
Civilized, tame,
Savage Vahşi, yabani Wild, untamed, barbarian
domesticated, calm
Kafa derisini yüzmek,
Scalp Graze, remove, shave, abrade Cover
kafatası
Insufficient, infrequent, limited,
Scarce Seyrek, az Abundant, frequent, plentiful
rare
Commonly, adequately,
Scarcely Hemen hemen hiç Hardly, barely, rarely, seldom
sufficiently
Disperse, strew, discard,
Scatter Saçmak, serpmek Collect, gather
distribute
Doubtful, dubious, cynical, Undoubting, believing,
Skeptical Şüpheci, kuşkulu
disbelieving devoted
Scratch Kazımak, tahriş etmek Blemish, graze, hurt Perfection
İncelemek, dikkatle Examine in detail, analyze,
Scrutinize Guess, conjecture
bakmak explore
Safe, defended, protected, Endangered, insecure,
Secure Güvenli, emniyetli
guarded unsafe
Religious, godly, holy,
Secular Laik, dünyevi Worldly, not spiritual, earthly
spiritual
Agitated, excited, upset,
Sedate Sakinleştirmek, sakin Composed, calm, steady, quiet
lively
Sitting, inactive, motionless, Active, walking, energetic,
Sedentary Oturarak, hareketsiz
lazy moving
Seed Tohum, asıl Beginning, source, core Effect, ending, result
Look for, search for, chase,
Seek Aramak, çabalamak Find
explore
Ayırmak, ayrım yapmak, Separate, discriminate, Unite, connect, combine,
Segregate
tecrit disconnect gather
Seize Kavramak, yakalamak Capture, grab, raid, take Release, give, let go

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Select Seçmek, ayıklamak Elite, excellent, preferable Inferior, poor, second rated
Senseless Anlamsız, duygusuz Pointless, meaningless Sensible, meaningful
Illogical, absurd,
Sensible Akıllı, mantıklı, duyarlı Reasonable, rational
unreasonable
Hapse mahkûm etmek, Decision, judgment,
Sentence Charge, accusation
cümle punishment
Defeat, difficulty, Ease, achievement,
Setback Yenilgi, zorluk, aksilik
disappointment advance, boost
Decision, arrangement,
Settlement Yerleşim, yapılanma Confusion, indecision
covenant
Bağını kopartmak, Cut off, break, dissect, part,
Sever Join, connect, combine, unite
kesmek divide
Serious, acute, stern, harsh,
Severe Ciddi, sert, önemli Mild, flexible, amenable
sober
Shade Gölgelik, renk tonu Dimness, cover, shadow Light, brightness
Shift Değişmek, değiştirmek Change, alter, modify Conserve, preserve
Shortage Eksiklik, kıtlık Lack, scarcity, shortcoming Plenty, abundance
Advantage, success, strong
Shortcoming Kusur, eksik, noksan Lack of, shortage, defect, fault
point
Enlarge, grow, increase,
Shorten Kısaltmak, azaltmak Diminish, decrease, abbreviate
lengthen
Flaunt, brag, boast, display,
Show off Gösteriş, hava atmak Cower, shy, modest
exhibit
Diminish, become smaller, Expand, swell, enlarge,
Shrink Küçülmek, çekmek
compress stretch
Significant Önemli, anlamlı, manalı Vital, important, crucial, cogent Insignificant, unimportant
Talkative, noisy,
Silent Sessiz, sakin Quiet, incoherent, shy, mute
communicative
Pretend, imitate, assume,
Simulate Taklit etmek, benzemek Real
resemble
Sincere Samimi, içten, candan Honest, straightforward, faithful Dishonest, insincere, tricky
Go under, decline, descend,
Sink Batmak Float, rise
wreck
Ayarlanabilir, oldukça
Sizeable Astronomical, huge, gigantic Small, insignificant
büyük
Disability, ignorance,
Skill Beceri, yetenek Talent, ability, aptitude
incapacity

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Murder, killing, annihilation,


Slaughter Kurban etmek, kesmek Birth
slaying
Kölelik, esaret, kulluk, Without freedom, subjection,
Slavery Mastery, freedom
ağır iş captivity
Heavy, big, great, important,
Slight Hafif, az Light, small, insignificant, weak
large
Slip Kaymak, sürçmek Fall, glide, drop, skate, slide Stand
Slippery Kaygan, güvenilmez Icy, oily, slick, smooth Firm, safe, dry, unslippery
Incline, slant, bend, descent,
Slope Eğim, bayır, yokuş Deter, level, evenness
lean
Ağır işleyen, Fast moving, active, alert,
Sluggish Slow moving, dull, inactive
yavaş seyreden energetic
Kırıp parçalamak, Collision, defeat, accident,
Smash Fix, mend, repair
mahvetmek breakdown
Cover, hide, extinguish,
Smother Üzerini örtmek, boğmak Light, start, uncover
surround
Rise, climb, mount, fly, arise, Descend, lend, decline, go
Soar Çok yükselmek, artmak
ascend down
Unfriendly, unkind,
Sociable Sıcakkanlı, sosyal Friendly, outgoing, close, warm
unsociable
Teselli, avutmak, Comfort, consolation, peace,
Solace Afflict, discord, disharmony
azaltmak relief
Sole Tek, bir tane, taban Only, unique, alone, singular Common, shared, together
Unity, cohesion, agreement,
Solidarity Dayanışma, birlik Division, partiality
harmony
Lonely, lonesome, single, Accompanied, sociable,
Solitary Yalnız, bir tek, ıssız
unsociable together
Görmüş geçirmiş,
Sophisticated Developed, complex, cultivated Simple, uncultured, unrefined
karmaşık
Calming, comforting, easing,
Soothing Yatıştırıcı, teskin Disturbing
relaxing
Ruling, reigning, dominant, Inferior, submissive,
Sovereign Egemen olan, hükmeden
effective secondary
Aralık, mesafe, süre, Distance, length, duration,
Span Extreme
karış period
Yedek, ayırmak, boş Extra, reserve, additional,
Spare Necessary
zaman backup
Dense, thick, full, lush,
Sparse Seyrek, az, aralıklı, kıt Thin, bare, meager, dispersed
plentiful

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Identify, state, indicate,


Specify Belirlemek Generalize
designate
Glorious, marvelous, impres- Normal, regular, ordinary,
Spectacular Görkemli, harikulade
sive usual
Spill Dökmek, devirmek Leak, drop, splash, overflow Pick up, clean up
Rotate, turn, circuit, revolution,
Spin Dönmek, çevirmek Immobility, inaction, inactivity
roll
Religious, divine, sacred,
Spiritual Manevi, ruhani Bodily, irreligiously, physical
supernal
Divide, break, crack, isolate,
Split Bölmek, ayırmak Combine, join, pull together
separate
Decay, rotten, ruin, blemish,
Spoil Bozulmak, çürümek Help, preserve, protect
damage
Natural, impulsive,
Spontaneous Kendiliğinden olan, doğal Artificial, deliberate, intended
uncontrolled
Irregular, intermittent, Constant, continuous,
Sporadic Aralıklı, ara sıra olan
occasional, rare dependable
Widespread, scatter, broaden, Close, compress, collect,
Spread Yaymak, yayılmak
spray gather
Spring Bahar, su kaynağı, kök Origin, fountain, beginning End, result
Squeeze Sıkıştırmak, ezmek Press, crush, force, clutch Open, donate, give
Adherence, endurance, Instability, variability,
Stability İstikrar, denge
firmness unsteadiness
Surprising, astounding,
Staggering Şaşırtıcı, hayret veren Familiar, usual, dull, boring
shocking
Stagnant Durgun, hareketsiz Inactive, sluggish, motionless Active, moving
Endurance, strength, vigor,
Stamina Dayanma gücü Apathy, weakness, lack
vitality
Main, chief, principal, Minor, inferior, extra,
Staple Başlıca, gerekli, temel
necessary secondary
Surprise, astonish, frighten,
Startle Şaşırtmak, korkutmak Calm, comfort, expect
amaze
Immobile, at rest, fixed, stable, Mobile, restless, unfixed,
Stationary Hareketsiz, sabit
steady unsteady
Sabit bir şekilde, dur-
Steadily Constantly, firmly, regularly Flexibly, weakly, movably
madan
Blackmail, cheat, swindle,
Steal Çalmak, hırsızlık yapmak Give, receive
defraud

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Gradual, gentle, mild,


Steep Dik, sarp Sharp, vertical, erect, abrupt
moderate
Firm, rigid, severe, inflexible,
Stiff Sert, katı, çetin Flexible, soft, pliant
hard

Teşvik etmek, motive Arouse, encourage, excite,


Stimulate Discourage, calm, depress
etmek provoke

Calmness, peace,
Stir Karışıklık, kargaşa Commotion, disorder, agitation
moderation
Store Depo, depolamak Accumulate, amass, reserve Use, waste, squander
Storm Fırtına, hücum etmek Blizzard, tornado, windstorm Calm, clearness
Force, exertion, burden,
Strain Gerilim, yük, zorlanma Wellness, health
tension
Alien, foreigner, immigrant, Friend, native, local,
Stranger Yabancı, el adamı
unknown acquaintance
Abandoned, wandering, Directed, determined,
Stray Başıboş aylak kimse
homeless, lost pointed
Strike Grev, darbe, vurmak Hit hard, crash, smack Tap
Çaba göstermek,
Strive Try, attempt, aim, struggle Forget, skip
uğraşmak
Ağır ağır dolaşmak,
Stroll Lazy walk, excursion Run
gezinmek
Flexible, willing, yielding,
Stubborn İnatçı, inat etmek Obstinate, inflexible, unyielding
compliant
Shock, make unconscious,
Stun Sersemletmek, şok etmek Comfort, relax
amaze
Rebellious, fighting,
Submissive İtaatkâr, uyumlu Obedient, compliant, amenable
unyielding
Hand in, present, comply,
Submit Teslim etmek, sunmak Disobey, resist, fight
endure
Previous, earlier, prior,
Subsequent Devamındaki, bir sonraki Following, later, after, next
former
Considerable, extensive, Minor, trivial, insignificant,
Substantial Büyük, önemli
significant little
Subtle Hassas, ince Delicate, nice, quiet, slight Hard, harsh, noisy, unsubtle
Rebellious, destructive,
Subversive İsyankâr, huzur bozucu Obedient, loyal
seditious
Başarmak, izlemek, yerini Achieve, accomplish, follow,
Succeed Fail, lose, miss, surrender
almak overcome

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Boyun eğmek, yenik Yield in, give in, surrender, Rebel against, conquer,
Succumb
düşmek accede overcome

Accuse, appeal, charge, Deny, disclaim, refuse,


Sue Dava açmak, talep etmek
contest revoke
Enough, abundantly,
Sufficiently Yeterli miktarda Inadequately, poorly
adequately
Declaration, demand, order,
Suggestion Öneri, tavsiye Advice, plan, proposal, opinion
telling

Summit Zirve, doruk, tepe nokta Top, peak, zenith, climax Bottom, base, nadir

Deep, detailed, profound,


Superficial Yüzeysel, üstünkörü Surface, shallow, general
careful
Accumulation, fund, source,
Supply Arz, tedarik etmek, ikmâl Debt, lack
store
Replace, displace, expel,
Supplant Yerini almak, alt etmek Set off, leave, add
transfer

Supplement Eklemek, tamamlayıcı Added, addition, extra, insert Base, core

Backup, aid, defend, maintain, Oppose, release, refuse,


Support Destek, desteklemek
endure contradict
Hide feelings, restrain,
Suppress Duygularını bastırmak Encourage, let go, release
annihilate
Üstesinden gelmek, Overcome, conquer, triumph
Surmount Fail, yield, give in, surrender
aşmak over
Exceed, outdo, surmount,
Surpass Aşmak, üstün olmak Fail, fall behind, lose
eclipse
Essential, necessary,
Surplus Fazlalık, artık, bolluk Extra, excess, over
needing
Surrender Teslim olmak, vazgeçmek Give up, resignation, yielding Surround, fight, victory, win
Scrutiny, close observation,
Surveillance Gözetim, yakın takip Indifference, inobservance
following
Sensitive, impressible, Indifferent, formidable,
Susceptible to Hassas, duyarlı
vulnerable resistant
Hang up, postpone, put off,
Suspend Askıya almak, ertelemek Rise
delay
Sürdürmek, ayakta Maintain, keep, aid, uphold,
Sustain End, halt, stop, discontinue
tutmak endorse
Nutrition, nourishment, aliment,
Sustenance Beslenme, besin, geçim Extras
aid

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Perspire, exude, seep, worry


Sweat Terlemek, endişelenmek Calm, ignore
about
Swell Şişmek, kabarmak Become larger, enhance, grow Decrease, compress, shrink
Dolandırmak,
Swindle Fraud, cheating, stealing, trick Donation, gift, benevolence
hile yapmak
Rude, blundering, careless,
Tactful Nazik, incelik içeren Sensitive, thoughtful, careful
tactless
Gerçek değerini
Take for granted Assume, presume, deduce Know
vermemek
Take into
Hesaba katmak Consider, include, think about Ignore, abandon, disregard
account
Havalanmak, giysi
Take off Leave, depart Arrive, come
çıkarmak
Take responsibility, undertake,
Take on Sorumluluğu üstlenmek Refuse, reject
accept
Inability, weakness, lack,
Talent Yetenek, hüner Ability, gift, aptitude, skill, talent
incapacity
Pet, domesticated, cultivated,
Tame Evcil, evcilleştirmek Wild, violent, untamed
trained
Imperceptible, abstract,
Tangible Elle tutulur, somut Concrete, actual, real, obvious
unreal
Awful, terrible, tasteless,
Tasteful Zevkli, lezzetli, uyumlu Nice, refined, tasty, delicious
unrefined

Temper Huy, öfke, sinir, azaltmak Attitude, mood, temperament Patience, aggravate

Temperate Ilımlı, ölçülü Moderate, mild, calm, modest Extreme, violent, immoderate

Provisional, interim, alternate, Constant, permanent,


Temporary Geçici
limited abiding
Cezp etmek, baştan Allure, appeal, entice, attract, Repel, dissuade, repulse,
Tempt
çıkarmak court discourage

Tend Eğilimli olmak Apt to, inclined to, likely, favor Unapt

Tender Yumuşak, şefkatli Soft, gentle, affection, fragile Hard, tough, rough, uncaring

Perishing, fatal, deadly, Beginning, initial, opening,


Terminal Ölümcül, uçta, sonda
extreme starting
End, conclude, stop, finish,
Terminate Sona erdirmek, bitirmek Begin, start, initiate, open
conclude
Ground, territory, landscape,
Terrain Bölge, arazi Sky
area

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Evidence, statement, proof,


Testimony İfade, tanıklık, kanıt Denial, veto
witness
Polite, kind, gentle,
Thoughtless Düşüncesiz, kaba Tactless, rude, inconsiderate
considerate
Boring, dull, depressing,
Thrilling Heyecan verici Exciting, fabulous, miraculous
upsetting
Prosper, flourish, advance,
Thrive Gelişmek, büyümek Fail, decline, lose
develop
Enormous, huge, big, great,
Tiny Çok küçük, ufacık Very small, petty, bitty
large
Relief, contentment,
Torture İşkence yapmak Torment, make suffer, anguish
alleviation
Tough Sert, katı, çetin Severe, strict, rigid, strong Soft, weak, delicate, fragile
Trace İz, izini sürmek, delil Sign, mark, evidence Lot
Track Takip etmek Follow, trace, pursue, chase Run away
Usual, established, accus- New, unfixed, unusual,
Traditional Geleneksel
tomed untraditional
Transmit Göndermek, iletmek Communicate, send, transfer Get, receive, take
Valuables, possessions,
Trash Çöp Garbage, litter, rubbish
assets
Treat Tedavi etmek Medicate, operate, heal, cure Harm, hurt, injure
Agreement, pack, contract,
Treaty Anlaşma, akit Disagreement
alliance
Deceit, ambush, deception,
Trick Hile, tuzak Honesty, frankness
illusion
Trivial, insignificant,
Trifling Önemsiz, ıvır zıvır Important, significant
unimportant
Abbreviate, cut down, crop,
Trim Ağaç budamak, kırpmak Develop, let grow
shorten
Triumph Zafer, başarı Victory, success, achievement Defeat, failure
Accurate, honest, factual,
Truthful Sadece doğruyu söyleyen Dishonest, inaccurate, lying
sincere
Disorder, chaos, agitation,
Turmoil Karışıklık, kargaşa, telâşe Calm, harmony, order, peace
anxiety
Reject, refuse, decline,
Turn down Azaltmak, geri çevirmek Accept, approve, ok, take
disapprove
Diktatörlük, zulüm,
Tyranny Despotism, dictatorship, totality Democracy
zorbalık

500 ● K O N U AN LAT I M I TERCİH


A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Eventual, final, last, end,


Ultimate Son, nihai, temel Beginning, first, introductory
concluding
Collectively, agreeing, Differently, opposite,
Unanimously Oy birliğiyle, ittifakla
commonly divergently
Sahipsiz, bakılmamış, Abandoned, alone, apart,
Unattended Befriended, loved
başıboş deserted
Intolerable, oppressive, unac- Acceptable, bearable,
Unbearable Katlanılmaz, dayanılmaz
ceptable tolerable
Unbiased Önyargısız, tarafsız Fair, impartial, unprejudiced Biased, fair, just, prejudiced
Perpetual, constant, Ceasing, infrequent,
Unceasing Sürekli, aralıksız
continuous occasional
Kültürsüz, cahil, terbiye-
Uncultured Illiterate, uncultivated, boorish Cultured
siz
Küçümsemek, hafife Maximize, exaggerate,
Underestimate Minimize, belittle, depreciate
almak overestimate
Undermine Zayıflatmak, sarsmak Weaken, harm Strengthen
Assume, take on, attempt,
Undertake Üstlenmek, söz vermek Abstain, forget, forego
engage in
Huzursuzluk, kaygı, Discomfort, restlessness,
Uneasiness Calmness
endişe upset
Talihsiz, şanssız, Unlucky, bad, cursed, Fortunate, good, happy,
Unfortunate
başarısız desperate lucky
Unrestricted, measureless,
Unlimited Sınırsız, sonsuz Restricted, limited, bounded
absolute
Union, merger, alliance,
Unification Birleşme Separation, division
connection

Unify Birleştirmek, aynı yapmak Unite, join, combine Separate

Multilateral, many sided,


Unilateral Tek taraflı One-sided, independent
bilateral
Common, ordinary, normal,
Unique Eşsiz, benzersiz Exclusive, only, single, alone
usual
Precedent, known,
Unprecedented Eşsiz, emsalsiz Unique, unmatched, original
unexceptional

Unreliable Güvenilmez, inanılmaz Dishonest, slippery, deceitful Reliable, honest, responsible

Unrest Huzursuzluk, bozgun Restlessness, uneasiness Rest, peace

Not clean, polluted, dirty,


Unsanitary Kirli, sağlıksız Sanitary
messy

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Changeable, unstable,
Unsteady Değişken, düzensiz Stable, steady
unsettled
Kanıtlanmamış, Unproven, unconfirmed, True, doubtless,
Unsubstantiated
onaylanmamış questionable substantiated
Dokunulmamış, Unused, untouched, maiden,
Untapped Tapped, used, touched
el sürülmemiş virgin
Vakitsiz, yersiz, Well timed, on time,
Untimely Awkward, inappropriate
olmadık anda opportune
Extraordinary, exceptional, Common, familiar, regular,
Unusual Sıra dışı, alışılmadık
different normal
Dinlenmek, Rest, repose, unwrap, undo,
Unwind Wind, wrap, tangle, twist
düğüm çözmek untangle
Improve, advance, enhance,
Upgrade Güncellemek, geliştirmek Decrease, withdraw
progress
Eruption, disruption,
Upheaval Ani değişiklik, kargaşa Stagnation
disturbance
Immediate, imperative, Trivial, unimportant,
Urgent Acil, önemli, zorunlu
essential unnecessary
Use up Tüketmek, bitirmek Consume, empty, spend Accumulate, add, fill, collect
Utility Yararlılık, fayda Usefulness, effectiveness Uselessness, futility
En üstün, azami,
Utmost Greatest, maximum, highest Minor, lowly
son nokta
Vacation Tatil, izin Holiday, break, rest Work
Vacuum Boşluk, hava boşluğu Empty, space, gap Occupied, fullness
Ambiguous, indefinite, Vivid ,certain, definite, clear,
Vague Belirsiz, üstü kapalı
uncertain sure
Vain Değersiz, boş, faydasız Useless, worthless Modest, fruitful
Vanish Ortadan kaybolmak Disappear, invisible, fade Appear, arrive, come
Variety Çeşitlilik, değişiklik Difference, diversity, shift Uniformity, same
Miscellaneous, different, Individual, same, similar,
Various Çeşitli, muhtelif
several uniform
Limited, bounded, little,
Vast Büyük, engin, muazzam Huge, immense, tremendous
narrow
Verdict Karar, hüküm, fikir Decision, judgment, deduction Accusation
Edge, boundary, extremity,
Verge Eşik, kenar, sınır Centre, midst, middle
border
Verify Doğrulamak Confirm, validate Subvert, misrepresent

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A P P E N D I X & V O C A BU L A RY VOCABU LARY

VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Ingenious, flexible, adjustable, Inflexible, limited,


Versatile Çok yönlü
varied nonadjustable
Vertical Dikey, düşey Perpendicular, upright, upward Horizontal, prone
Viable Olası, yapılabilir Possible, feasible, reasonable Impossible, unreasonable
Vibrate Titremek Shake, tremble, oscillate Rest, be still
Vice versa Tam tersi Reversely, conversely, contrary Likeness, same, similarity
Defeat, retreat, failure, forfeit,
Victory Zafer, başarı Win, triumph, success
loss
Weak, impotent, inactive,
Vigorous Güçlü, enerjik, gayretli Powerful, energetic, diligent
enervated
New, inferior, minor,
Vintage Eski, bağ bozumu, klasik Old, antique, mature, superior
unimportant
Break the rule, abuse, disobey, Respect, honor, obey,
Violate Çiğnemek, ihlal etmek
oppose observe
Hemen hemen,
Virtually Almost, nearly, practically Directly, definitely
neredeyse
Meslek, çağırma, davet,
Vocation Job, occupation, art, business Entertainment, fun, pastime

Volunteer Gönüllü olmak Willingly, tender, proffer Compel, force, obligate
Defenseless, unprotected,
Vulnerable Korunmasız, savunmasız Defended, impregnable
susceptible
Wage Yürütmek, yapmak Conduct, carry on, embark on Cease, halt, stop
Wander Dolaşmak, gezinmek Walk about, go aimlessly, roam Remain, stay
Durduk yere, amaçsız, Careless, extravagant,
Wanton Clean, decent, moral
ahlaksız shameless
Ward off Önlemek, defetmek Prevent, hinder, defend, guard Open, make vulnerable
Garanti etmek, haklı
Warrant Justify, guarantee, necessitate Invalidate, breach, break
kılmak
Wealth Zenginlik, servet Prosperity, affluence Poverty, indigence, misery
Freshen, rebuild, naked,
Wear Giymek, takınmak Use, corrode, consume
bare
Well-being, prosperity,
Welfare Refah, mutluluk Adversity, failure
affluence
Whirl Hızla dönmek, girdap Spin, revolution, circle, twist Straighten
Wholly Tamamen, bütünüyle Entirely, completely Incompletely, partially, partly
Widespread Yaygın, geniş çapta Plenty, extensive, common Limited, less, narrow, local

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VOCABULARY Turkish Meaning SYNONYM (Eş Anlam) ANTONYM (Zıt Anlam)

Will İrade, istek Determination, decision Indecision, vacillation


Destroy, get rid of, abolish,
Wipe out Silip süpürmek Build, create
eliminate
Common sense, prudence,
Wisdom Bilgelik, akıl, sağduyu Idiocy, folly, imbecility
insight
Geri çekilmek,
Withdraw from Pull out of, depart, take away Remain, stay
para çekmek
Reserved, inhibited,
Withdrawn İçine kapanık Friendly, sociable, outgoing
unsociable
Withhold Tutmak, vermemek Reserve, hold back Release, give
Withstand Karşı koymak, dayanmak Stand against, resist, oppose Submit, concede, acquiesce
Witness Şahit, tanık Beholder, observer, testimony Participant
Worldwide Dünya çapında, yaygın General, common, cosmic Limited, local
Endişe etmek,
Worry Anxiety, trouble, fear, torment Calmness, reassurance
merak etmek
Valueless, abandoned,
Worthless Değersiz, hakir Valuable, priceless, worthy
pointless
Wrangle Tartışmak, atışmak Dispute, argue, fight Agreement, peace
Wreck Yıkmak, tahrip etmek Destroy, devastate Preserve, protect
Boyun eğmek, teslim Stand against, oppose,
Yield to Give in to, accept
olmak confront
Yell Haykırmak, bağırmak Shout, cry, scream Whisper
Apathy, coldness,
Zeal Şevk, istek Eagerness, enthusiasm
indifference
Zenith Zirve Peak, top, summit Bottom, nadir
Zest Keyif, neşe Excitement, enthusiasm, flavor Dullness, blandness
Enthusiasm, energy, vigor,
Zip Gayretli olmak, enerji Apathy, idleness, laziness
vitality

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