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 PITMAN’S BOOK OF

SYNONYMS AND
ANTONYMS

FIFTH EDITION

LONDON
SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
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 PREFACE
Tae English language, derived as it is from many different sources,
is peculiarly rich in synonymous words—words, that is to say, which,
conveying more or less exactly the same meaning, can be substituted
for a given word. In this way the speaker, or the writer, has at his
command a variety of equivalent terms to relieve the monotony of a
restricted vocabulary. It must be remembered, however, that, except
in rare instances, no two words are exactly synonymous, for, through
its use in so many contexts, a word acquires a diversity of meanings,
while its synonym has also taken on its own different shades of
meaning; and the greatest care has to be taken in choosing a
synonym that most clearly expresses the sense of the word for which
it is to be substituted, and is suitable to the context in which it will
appear. An example from the book will show what is meant—
CHARGE. Care, custody, trust; order, injunction, command,
instruction, address; allegation, impeachment, indictment;
attack, assault; cost, expense; heraldic bearing.
Here we have sixteen words, all synonymous with the initial word
“Charge,” but not synonymous, for the most part, with one another.
Thus. ‘‘custody,” “command,” “impeachment,” “attack,” and
“cost” may each be substituted for “charge,” but not for oneanother.
Therefore, the differences of meaning must be noted in the choice of
a synonym, and those differences, where they exist, are marked by
the use of semicolons, which must not be disregarded.
A characteristic feature of this book is the supply of antonyms,
that is, of words opposite in sense to the initial word. These are,
in the same way, and with like differences, synonymous among
themselves. Thus the list of synonymous words is considerably
extended, and light is thrown on the meanings of the initial words by
the antonyms, which, where they exist and are supplied here, show
what the other words do not mean
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 PREFACE

kt will thus be evident that this book, though it should greatly

halp the student, will not relieve him of the necessity for thinking.
Rather, it should compel him to think, in order that his choice of
words may the most felicitously express his mind.
For the Fifth Edition the book has been completely reset. A
number of additional synonyms and antonyms have been supplied,
some archaic and little-used words have been removed, and various
minor corrections have been inserted.
 SYNONYMS
AND ANTONYMS
Aba] [Abs
Aban‘don. Leave relinquish, forsake; ANT. Normal, usual, regular.
resign, cede. Abode’. Dwelling, domicile, house,
ANT. Stay with, retain. home, habitation.
Aban‘doned (adj.). Dissolute, de Abom’‘inable, See ExECRABLE.
praved, profligate, immoral. Abom/‘inate. See ABHOR. _
Ant. Well-principled, moral. Aborig‘inal. Native, indigenous, auto-
Abase’. Humiliate, bring down chthonous.
humble, disgrace. ANT. Immigrant, imported.
ANT. Exalt, uplift, honour. a Futile, fruitless, unsuccess-
Abash’. Confound, confuse, discon- ul.
cert, shame. ANT. Effective, well-timed, suc-
ANT. Encourage. cessful.
Abate’. Diminish, lessen, reduce, sub- About’. Near, around; concerning,
side, decline. respecting, with reference to; ap-
ANT. Raise, increase, rise. proximately, nearly.
Abate’ment. Diminution, decrease, ANT. Far from.
discount, allowance. Abridge’. Shorten, condense; cur-
ANT. Jncrease, rise. tail, lessen.
Abbre’viate. Shorten, reduce, con- ANT. Lengthen, expand, extend,
dense. enlarge.
ANT. Lengthen, expand. Abridg’ment. Compendium, shorten-
Abet’. Help, assist, encourage. ing, epitome, summary, abstract.
ANT. Hinder, discourage. ANT. Enlargement, fuller state-
Abhor’. Detest, hate, loathe, abomin- ment; extension.
ate. Ab’rogate. See ANNUL.
ANT. Like, approve. Abrupt’. Steep, precipitous; sudden,
Abhor’rence. Loathing, detestation, hasty, curt.
repugnance. ANT. Gently sloping, gentle.
ANT. Liking, approval. Abscond’. Decamp, run off, bolt.
Abide’. See Last and REMAIN. ANT. Remain, stay.
Abi‘ding (adj.). Lasting, continuing, Ab’sent. (adj.). Away, not present,
permanent. gone; inattentive, preoccupied.
ANT. Passing, fleeting. ANT. Present, on the spot,
Abil‘ity. Cleverness, aptitude, skill, attentive.
talent, facility. Ab‘solute. Unconditioned, inde-
Ant. Disability, feebleness, pendent, unlimited, supreme, des-
ignorance. potic.
Ab’ject. Mean, degraded, grovelling, ANT. Limited, constitutional,
servile. mild.
Ant. Proud, independent. Absolve’. See AcquiT.
Abjure’. Forswear, disclaim, disavow, Absorb’. Swallow up, imbibe, drink
repudiate. in; engross.
ANT. Avow, accept, claim. Ant. Disgorge, eject, discharge.
Abnor’mal, Irregular, unusual, un- Abstain’. See FoRBEAR.
natural. Ab’stract. See ABRIDGMENT.
Abs] [Ade
Abstruse’. Hidden, recondite, ob- Ant. Unauthorized, discredited.
scure, occult, deep. Accu‘nulate. Pile up, amass, collect,
ANT. Open, simple. store.
Absurd’. Silly, foolish, ridiculous, ANT. Squander, waste, distri-
inane, irrational. bute.
ANT. Rational, sane. Accusa‘tion. See IMPUTATION.
Absurd’ity. Folly, unreasonableness. Ae‘curate. Exact, careful, precise,
See also FoOLErRy. true.
Abund‘ant. Plentiful, leonteous, ANT. J/naccurate inexact, care-
ample, rich, copious, exuberant. less.
ANT. Meagre, inadequate, poor. Accuse’. See IMPEACH.
Abuse’ (vb.). Use ill, maltreat, injure; Accus’tom. See INURE.
tevile, upbraid. Accust’omed. See HABITUAL.
ANT. Use well, praise. Acerb‘ity. Bitterness, harshness, as-
Abuse’ (7.). Ill-usage, insolent !an- perity, acrimony.
guage, vituperation, invective. ANT. Sweetness, mildness.
ANT. Use; approval, commenda- Achieve’. See ACCOMPLISH.
tion. Achieve’ment. See ExpLorrt.
Accede’, Consent, assent, comply; Acknowl’edge. Allow, admit, own,
enter upon (an office). Tecognize.
ANT. Refuse; resign, quit. ANT. Disavow, deny, disown.
Accel’erate. Quicken, hasten, ex- Aec’me. See HEIGHT.
pedite, forward. Acquaint’. See APPRISE.
ANT. Retard, reduce speed. Acquaint’ance. Knowledge, cogni-
Access’ion. Addition, enlargement, zance; a person known, but not
extension; a thing added, entrance intimately.
upon (an office). ANT. Ignorance; an intimate
ANT. Diminution, loss. friend, an intimate.
Ac’cident. Chance, casualty, mishap; wiesce. See ACCEDE.
non-essential property. Acquire’. Gain, attain, obtain.
ANT. Expected event; design; ANT. Miss, lose.
substance. Acquit’. Absolve, telease, clear,
Accident’al. See CasuaL. exonerate.
Accliv‘ity. Ascent, rising ground, in- ANT. Condemn, sentence.
cline. Acrimo’nious. See PUNGENT.
ANT. Declivity, downward slope, Ac’rimony. See ACERBITY.
decline. Act’ive. Busy, alert, nimble brisk,
Accom‘modate. Suit, fit, reconcile; eager.
oblige, supply with. ANT. Inactive, inert, lazy.
ANT. Disoblige, refuse. Act’uate. Instigate, impel, cause to
Accom’plish. Finish, execute, fulfil, operate.
achieve, do. ANT. Arrest, stop
Ant. Fail, leave undone. Acute’. Sharp, penetrating; shrewd,
Accord’. Harmony, agreement. intelligent.
Ant. Discord, disagreement. ANT. Dull, blunt; stupid.
Accord’ (vb.). Harmonize, agree, Aeute’ness. See GUMPTION.
allow, vouchsafo. Ad’age. Saw, maxim, proverb.
ANT. Be discordant, refuse. Adapt’. See ACCOMMODATE.
Accost’. See GREET. Addict’ed. Devoted, accustomed to,
Account’. . Reckoning, narration, given up to.
story. : ANT. Free, unaddicted.
Account’ (vb.). Consider, regard, Address’. Appeal, petition; discourse,
reckon, estimate. speech, direction; ability, adroit-
Ant. Disregard, ignore. ness.
Accou’trement. Equipment, dross, Adept’. Skilful, expert.
outfit. ANT. Clumsy, inexpert.
Accred‘ited. Authorized, delegated, Aasareites Equal, sufficient, effec-
entrusted. tual.
 Adh) (Agi
ANT. Inadequate, insufficient, ANT. Omit.
unequal, ee Ad’vertise. Apprise, announce, noté-
Adhere’. Stick, abide by, cling. fy, publish, herald.
ANT. Come undone, break from. Ant. Conceal, suppress.
Adhe’rent. See FoLLowEr. Advice’, Caution, warning; notice,
Adhe’sion. Attachment, union, sup- intelligence.
port. Advise’. Give advice; inform; confer,
ANT. Detachment. consult with.
Adieu’. See FAREWELL. Ad’vocate. Defend, support, favour,
Adja’cent. Close to, near, contiguous. recommend, countenance.
asANT. shpat distant. aa ANT. Oppose, disapprove, dis-
j i t off, postpone, delay, countenance.
eter: Aff’able. Courteous, civil, accessible,
ANT. Hurry on, advance. polite.
Ad’junct. Appendage, addition. ANT. Surly, uncivil, impolite,
Adjust’. Fit, regulate; settle, put right. wnapproachable.
ANT. Upset, disorder. Affect’. Influence, act upon, move;
Admin‘ister. Direct, superintend, exe- retend, assume.
cute, supply. ecta’tion. Pretence, mannerism,
ANT. Neglect, withhold. conceited air.
Admira’tion. See EsTIMATION. ANT. Simplicity, naturalness.
Admire’. Wonder at, esteem, respect. Affect’ed. See JAUNTY.
ANT. Despise, dislike. Affect’ing. See IMPRESSIVE.
Admiss’ion. Access, entrance; con- Affection. Feeling, love, fondness;
cession, allowance. inclination.
ANT. Exclusion; denial. ANT. Dislike, disinclination.
Admon’‘ish. Caution, rebuke, warn, Affinity. Alliance, kinship; sympathy
chide. with.
ANT. Praise, commend. ANT. Antipathy.
Adopt. Appropriate, choose, take, Affirm’. Asseverate, assert, maintain,
assume. declare.
ANT. Reject, drop. ANT. Deny, disclaim.
Adora’tion. Worship, reverence, love. Afflic’tion. Trouble, distress, calam-
ANT. Jrreverence, contempt. ity, sorrow, grief.
Adorn. See EMBELLISH. Ant. Comfort, ease, well-being.
Adroit’. Clever, dexterous, skilful, Af’fivence. Wealth, opulence, riches.
expert. ANT. Poverty, indigence, need.
Ant. Clumsy, unskilled, inexpert. Affray. Fight, contest, brawl, feud.
Advance’. Bring (or move) forward, Affright’. Terrify, alarm, confound,
promote; allege, adduce. intimidate, dismay.
ANY. Hinder, retard; deny. AnT. Encourage, hearten, re
Advant’age. Gain, profit, benefit; assure.
superiority. Affront’, Insult, outrage, offence,
Ant. Loss, injury, failure. indignity.
Advantage’ous. See PROFITABLE. ANT. Compliment.
Advent’ure. See ENTERPRISE. se Time, era, epoch, decline of
Advent’urows. Daring, enterprising, ¢.
bold, rash. ANT. Youth.
ANT. Timid, cautious. A’gent. Factor, intermediary; a
Ad'versary. See ENEMY. x gees natural force. See also aaesa
Ad’verse. Opposed to, inimical, SENTATIVE.
hostile; unwilling; unfortunate. Ag’gravate. Heighten, intensify,
Ant. Friendly, favourable; for- make worse.
funate. Ant. Diminish, lighten.
Advers’ity. Misfortune, distress, Aghast’. Appalled, awestruck.
calamity, hardship. Ant. Calm, unperturbed.
Ant. Prosperity, good fortune. Ag‘ile. See ACTivs.
Advert’. Refer to, notice. Ag’itate. See FLUSTER.
 Agi] [Ant
Agita’tion, Shaking, violent move Ame‘rable. Responsible, account-
ment; emotion, disturbance, ex- able, tractable, responsive.
citement. AnT. Exempt; surly.
ANT. Stillness; calmness. Amend’. See AMELIORATE.
Ag’onize. See ExCRUCIATE. Amends.’ Compensation, reparation,
Agree’. See ACCEDE. satisfaction.
Agree’able. See AMIABLE and Dp ANT. Injury.
LECTABLE. A’miable. Lovable, charming, en-
Aid. Help, succour, further, assist, gaging, winning.
promote. ANT. Unlovable, unattractive.
Ant. Hinder, oppose. Am’icable. Friendly, cordial, sociable.
Akin’. See RELATED. . ANT. Unfriendly, unsociable, cold.
Alac’rity. Activity, alertness, brisk- —— Large, spacious, wide;
ness, readiness, promptitude. abundant.
ANT. Inactivity, inertness. ANT. Contracted, narrow; scanty.
Alarm’. See AFFRIGHT. Amuse’ment. See ENTERTAINMENT.
Alarm’ (n.). See FEAR. Anal/ogy. Resemblance; comparison,
Alert’. See ACTIVE. similitude, parallelism.
A'lien. See Exotic. Ant. Difference, dissimilarity.
A’lienate. Estrange; transfer. An’‘cestry. See RACE.
ANT. Reconcile; recover. An’cient. Old, aged, antique, primi-
Allay’. Calm, soothe, assuage, tran- tive, primeval.
quillize, alleviate, quiet. An’ger. Wrath, ire, indignation, fury,
ANT. Excite, disturb. choler, animosity.
ANT. Calmness, forbearance.
An’ger (vb.). See ENRAGE.
Union, ‘confederacy, An’guish. Pain, agony, suffering,
league, combination. woe.
ANT. Separation, opposition. ANT. Ease, comfort.
Allot’. Apportion, share, appro- An’imate. See CHEER.
riate. Animos’ity. See ANGER.
low’. Permit, suffer, concede, Jute. Archives, records, chroni-
admit. cles.
Ant. Forbid, deny. . Annex’. Join, add, append; appro-
Allude’. Hint, imply, intimate. priate.
ANT. State plainly. AnT. Disjoin, detach.
Allure’, Entice, attract, inveigle, Anni‘hilate. Annul, destroy, extir-
ensnare. pate, abolish, ruin.
ANT. Repel. ANT. Restore, preserve, spare.
Alterca’tion. Quarrel, dispute, Announce’. See ADVERTISE.
wrangle. Announce’ment. See REPORT.
ANT. Agreement. Annoy’. Vex, worry, irritate, molest,
Alt‘itude. Height, elevation. trouble, harass, infest.
th. AnT. Leave alone, please.
Altog ome‘er.ma ntirely, completely, ins Ansul’. Cancel, invalidate, quash,
rescind, abrogate.
ANT. Partly. ANT. Ratify, confirm, restore.
Amass’. See ACCUMULATE. Anom’alous. See ABNORMAL.
Ama‘zing. Astonishing, wonderful, An‘swerable. See AMENABLE.
surprising, stupendous. Antagonist’ic. Opposed, hostile, ad
NT. Usual, natural. verse, inimical.
Ambig’uous. Doubtful, equivocal, ANT. Friendly, sympathetic.
uncertain. Ante’rier, Preceding, previous, prior,
ANT. Clear, simple, obvious, in- foregoing.
telligible. ANT. Posterior, iater.
Ame’liorate. Improve, better, amend, Antici’pate. Forestall, forecast, pre-
ANT. Worsen, cause to deteriorate, judge, foresee.
spoil. Ant. Be behindhand, miss.
 Ant} [Asp
Antip’athy. Dislike, hostility, aver- oo . Reasonable, constitutional,
sion. mild.
ANT. le .
ta ‘fe. eerp See
ncient, antiqua ted, old-
old:
oe‘esis. Opposition, contrast. fashioned. :
ANT. Identity, likeness. ANT. Modern, new-fangled, re-
Apathet’ic. Inert, unfeocling, in cent.
different, impassive, listless. Ar’chives. Record office; records.
ANT. Feeling, interested, active, See also ANNALS.
Apoc’ryphal. Hidden, unauthentic, Ar’dent. Fiery, heated, hot, im-
uncanonical. passioned, eager, intense.
ANT. Canonical, certain. ANT. Calm, cool.
Apost’ate. See RECREANT. Ar’duous. Difficult, laborious, trying.
Appal’. See AFFRIGHT. ANT. Easy, light.
Appa'rent. Clear, distinct, evident, Arg’ue. Debate, dispute, contend;
visible; seeming, specious. prove.
Hazy, obscure; real, ANT. Agree; disprove.
genuine. Ar’id. See Dry.
Appeal’. Call on, invoke, entreat. Ar’my. See Host.
Appease’. Assuage, pacify, quiet, Arouse’. Waken, stir, incite, stimu-
soothe. late; animate.
ANT. Vex, provoke. Ant. Leave alone, calm; depress.
Ap ‘tion. itle, style, name, Arraign’. See IMPEACH.
esignation. Arrange’. See ADJUST.
Applaud’. Cheer, approve, extol, Array’ (vb.). Arrange, dispose, mar-
praise, laud. shal; equip, dress.
ANT. Cry down, hiss. ANT. Disorder; strip.
", Prescribe, ordain, desig- Array’ (z.). Disposition, arrange-
nate, settle; equip, furnish. ment; equipment, dress.
Appor ‘tion. See ALLOT. ANT. Disorder.
Ap’posite. Pertinent, relevant, apt. Arrest’. Seize, apprehend; attract,
ANT. Inapposite, irrelevant. stop.
Appraise’. Price, estimate. AnT. Let slip, loose.
Appre’ciate. Estimate, value, recog- Ar‘rogance, See HAUGHTINESS.
nize, acknowledge; tise in value. Arrogant. Imperious, indolent,
ANT. Depreciate. haughty, overbearing, lordly.
Apprehend’. Grasp, seize, arrest; ANT. Humble, condescending,
perceive; fear. tolerant.
ANT. Miss, relax, let go, mis- Art’. Skill, dexterity profession;
understand, misapprehend; be un- cunning, deceit.
concerned. ANT. Clumsiness.
’, Inform, notify, acquaint. Artifi’cial. Factitious, not natural;
ANT. Keep secret. affected.
Approba‘tion. Approval, sanction, ANT. Natural,; simple.
authority; praise, commendation. Art’less. Simple, natural, ingenuous.
ANT. Disapproval; censure. Ant. Artful, disingenuous.
Appro’priate (vb.) Take for oneself, Ascend’ancy. Superiority, mastery;
assume, allot, usurp. sway, upper hand.
ANT. Give away. ANT. Jnferiority, subjection.
Appro’priate. (adj.) Fitting, suitable, Ascertain’. Learn, discover, deter-
meet, relevant. mine.
ANT. Unfitting, unsuitable, ir- Ant. Be ignorant, fail to perceive.
relevant. Ascribe’. Impute, attribute, charge.
‘val. See APPROBATION. Ask’. See BEsEECH.
Ant. Disapproval. As’pect. Air, look, mien, appearance.
Apt’. See APPROPRIATE (adj.). Asper’ity. Harshness, roughness, sev-
Arbitrary. Tyrannical, absolute, im- erity.
perious, dictatorial, intolerant. ANT. Smoothness, mildness.
Asp] fAva
-Asperse’. Slander, traduce, eatumni- ae Heedfal, mindful, watch-
ate vilify.
Ant. Defend, hon commend. ANT. Inattentive, heedless, uncivfi.
Aspira’tion. Longing, yearning, ambi- Attest’. See AFrmaM.
tion. Attire’. Spiers garments, clothing,
ANT. Indifference, apathy. apparel,
choa, habiliments.
Assail’. Attack, assault, invade, akedness.
eharge. Attra’‘Draw. Seo also ALLURE.
ANT. Defend.
Assem’ble. Gather together, collect, wees are charming, enti-
Meet together. cing, agreeable, captivating.
Ant. Scatter, break up, disperse. Ant. Unattractive, unpleasing,
Ass’ent. Seo AccEDs. disagreeable. ,
Assert’. See AFFIRM. Asie ute. Impute, charge; assign,
Assid’uous. Seo INDEFATIGABLE. ascribe.
Ass‘ign. See ALLOT. Att’ribute (n.). Equality, property,
Assist’. Be present at, take part in. characteristic.
See also Alp. Auda’cious. Bold, daring, impudent,
ANT. Be absent from. presumptuous.
Assist’ant. Helper, associate, atten- ANT. Timid, shrinking.
dant, ally. Audac‘ity. See EFFRONTERY.
ANT. Principal, chief. Augment’. Increase, enlarge, extend,
Aseo’ciate. See AssISTANT. swell.
Associa’tion. Alliance, combination, ANT. Decrease, lessen.
company, union; group. An’gur. See BETOKEN.
ANT. Disunion, dissolution. August’. Majestic, dignified, princely,
Assuage’. See ALLAY. stately, imposing.
Asaume’. Undertake, take on, usurp; ANT. Humble, lowly, undignified,
take for granted. unimpressive.
Ant. Lay down, decline; reason. ic’‘ious. Lucky, fortunate, favour-
Assu‘rance. Confidence, certainty, able, well-emened, propitious.
conviction; impudence, effrontery. ANT. Unlucky, ill-omened, un-
ANT. Mistrust, uncertainty; propitious, unfavourable, inauspici-
modesty. ous.
Aston’ish. See SURPRISE. Austere’. Harsh, severe, rigorous,
Astute’. Cunning, crafty, sharp. stern, strict.
ANT. Simple, stupid. AnT. Mild, gentile.
Asy’lum. See OUR. Authen’tic. True, certain, genuine,
Athletic. Muscular, brawny, vigor- veritable.
ous, activo. ANT. Unauthentic, spurious.
ANT. Unathletic, weak, flabby. Author’ity. Government, rule, sway,
Atone’ment. Reconciliation, propi- command; permission, sanction,
tiation, amends. licence.
Atro’cious. Monstrous, heinous, in- Au’thorize. Sanction, commission,
famous, flagrant, flagitious. empower, warrant.
ANT. Mild, decent. ANT. Discountenance, disap-
Atroc’ity. See ENorMITY. prove, forbid.
Attack’, See AssaiL. ree jary. Helping, subsidiary, ancil-
Attain’. Reach, obtain, achiove, win.
ANT. Miss, fall short of. see Chief.
Attempt’. Try, ondeavour, essay, Avall’able. Accessible, obtainable,
strive. useful, advantageous.
NT. Desist, shirk. Ant. Inaccessible, not for use,
he (a.). See Essay. unobtainable.
Listen, hearken, accompany, oe Greed, covetousness, cupi-
wait on, escort. ty
ANT. Be inattentive; lead, con- ANT. Generosity.
duct. Avaricious. See GRASPING.
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Avenge’. Retaliate, requite, punish, Await’. See ExPEct.
dicate. Award’. Adjudge, decree, assign.
ANT. Forgive, overlook. Aware’. Sonesta mindful of, ap-
Aver’. See AFFIRM. prised of.
Averse’. Disinclined, unwilling, loth. ANT. Unaware, ignorant of.
a Ready, willing, ar Awe’. Dread, fear, veneration.
@ ANT. Contempt, irreverence.
Aver’sion. Hostility, unwillin Aw’fal. Venerable, solemn, dreadful,
distaste, dislike, hatred. its shocking.
ANT. Willingness, readiness, ANT. Secular, unimpressive,
kiking. Pleasant.
Avid ‘ity. See GREEDINESS. Awhk’ward. Clumsy, unhandy, un-
Aveca‘tion. Recreation, employment gainly; clownish, rude.
of leisure. ANT. Handy, clever; graceful;
ANT. Vocation, business. refined.
Avoid’. Shun, fico, escape, elude; re- Ax’iom. Established proposition;
frain from, ‘forbear. ico aphorism.
ANT. Follow, meet, confront. Crooked, twisted, contorted.
Avow’. Seo AFFIRM. as Straight.

Bab’ble. Prate, prattle, chatter. Bar’barous. Uncivilized, wild, savage;

ANT. Discourse gravely. cruel, inhuman, rude.
Bacch’anal. Reveller, drunkard, Ant. Civilized, gentle, refined.
caroussr. Bar’gain. Agreement, stipulation,
Back’bite. Slander, calumniate, de- deal, negotiation, transaction.
fame, malign. Bar’tor. Exchange, deal, traffic.
ANT. Defend, praise. Base’. (adj.) Low, mean, ignoble,
Bad’. Evil, wicked. See also ABAN- servile; vile, counterfeit.
DONED. ANT. Exalted, noble; genuine.
ANT. Good, upright, moral. Base’ § (x.). Foundation, ground,
Baf’fle. Balk, defeat, elude; puzzle, groundwork; chief ingredient.
confuse. ANT. Superstructure; mixture.
Bait’. Lure, snare, enticement. Bashful. See
Bal’/ance. Poise, counterpoise, com- Ba’sis. See BAsE.
pensate; equalize, settle. Batt’er. Strike, smite, shatter, destroy.
Bale fal. Harmful, noxious, sad, Baub'le. Gewgaw, gimcrack, trinket,
calamitous. plaything.
ANT. Harmless, cheerful. Beak’. Bill, mandible; prow, stem,
Balk’. See BAFFLE. iw.
Balm’y. Fragrant, eeoceee ambro- ANT. Tail; stern.
sial; cern Bs genial. Bear’. irk transport, support;
ANT. Malodorous; reugh, un- eae er; produce, give birth
genial.
Bane’fal. Injurious, noxious, hurtful, her Drop, let down; shrink
pestilential. from.
Ant. Beneficial, harmless. Beat’. Strike, buffet, thump, hammer;
Banqu’et. Feast, entertainment, din- conquer, defeat, surpass.
ner. Beau’ Comely, charming, lovely
Bant’er. Joeering, mockery, rallying, fair, handsome.
twitting, raillory. ANT. Ugly, uncomely.
ANT. Serious talk. Becoming. Befitting, suitable, decent,
Bar’. Rail, stave; hindrance, obstruc- neat.
tion; tribunal; body of lawyers, ANT. Unbecoming.
barristers (collectively sareee Help, aid, succour, patron-
ANT. Opening, ee passage;
bench. ANT. Refuse ta help.
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Beginning. Origin, source, inception, ‘oted. See FANATICAL.
commencement. ‘, Note, reckoning, measure (law).
Ant. Ending, termination, ces- See also BEAK.
eae See G Bind’, See Linx. f
Begrudge.’ See GRUDGE. Bind‘ing. Compulsory, obligatory,
Beguile’, Deceive, ensnare, cheat; stringent; astringent.
amuse, divert. Ant. Voluntary; laxative.
Ant. Enlighten, treat honestly, Bit’. See FRAGMENT.
displease. Bitter. Acrid, acid; sharp, severe;
Behest’. Command, order, charge, harsh, cruel; poignant.
injunction. : AnT. Sweet; mild; sad, sorrow-
Behind’hand. Slow, tardy, dilatory, ful.
late. Bizarre’. See GROTESQUE.
Ant. Beforehand, prompt. Black’. Dark, swarthy; gloomy, dull,
Behold’. See, observe, regard. dismal; wicked, evil.
Behove’. Befit, beseem, become. ANT. White, pale; bright, cheer-
ANT. Be unbecoming. ful; good.
Belief’. Faith, trust, confidence, Blame’. Censure, reprehend, accuse,
assent, creed. upbraid.
Ant. Unbelief, distrust, mistrust, Ant. Excuse, pardon.
denial. Blame’. (7.). See APPROBATION.
Belong’. Appertain, be owned by, Biame’less. See INNOCENT.
relate to, concern. Bland’. Mild, courteous, soft, gentle.
Beneficent. Kindly, beautiful, gener- See also BENEVOLENT.
ous, liberal. Ant. Rough, discourteous.
ANT. Maleficent, unkind, un- Bland‘ishment. Flattery, cajolery,
generous. fawning, coaxing.
Ben’eitit. See ADVANTAGE. ANT. Bluntness, plain speaking,
Benev’olemce. See HUMANITY. disrespect.
Benev’olent. Benign, charitable. See Blas’‘phemy. Profanity, swearing, im-
also BENEFICENT. piety.
ANT. Malevolent, uncharitable. ANT. Reverence.
Boniga. See BENEVOLENT. Blast’. Wind, gale, storm, squall;
Bent’ (n.). Tendency, bias, preposses- blare, clang; explosion.
sion, leaning, predilection. Bla’tant. Noisy, vociferous, clamor-
Beseech’. Ask, beg, pray, entreat. ous.
Beset’. Surround, environ, encom- ANT. Quiet, gentle.
pass, besiege. Beek Cold, chilly, raw; bare, cheer-
Bestow’. See IMPART. ess.
Beto’ken. Denote, mark; portend, Ant. Warm, sunny; comfortable.
indicate. Blem’ish. Flaw, speck, spot, fault;
Betray’. Disclose, divulge; deceive, disgrace.
give away treacherously. Ant. Merit, good point.
ANT. Conceal; defend, be loyal Blend’. Mix, mingle, compound,
Bewail’. See LAMENT. amalgamate; coalesce.
Bewild’er. Puzzle, perplex, confuse, ANT. Dissolve.
mystify. Bless’. Gladden; consecrate, sancti-
Ant. Enlighten, illuminate. fy; give thanks, praise.
Bewitch’. Enchant, captivate, en- ANT. Curse, desecrate.
trance. Blight’. Wither, shrivel, blast, mildew;
AnT. Repel, disgust. ruin.
Bi’as. See BENT. ANT. Revive, restore.
Bid’. Charge, command, enjoin, ask, Bliss’. Happiness, felicity, joy, de-
invite; offer a price. light, rapture.
AnT. Obey; respond. AnT. — Unhappiness, infelicity,
Big’. Large, great, massive, huge; misery.
pregnant. Blithe’. Happy, merry, joyous, gay,
Ant. Small, little; empty. gladsome.
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Ant. Sad, sorrowful, dispirited.
—— Freshness, efflorescence,
lush.
Ant. Decay, withered state.
Blot’. Spoil, bespatter; disgrace.
Ant. Improve, embellish.
Blot’ (2.). See BLEMISH.
Blow’. Stroke, hit, knock; disaster,
calamity.
ANT. Good luck, good fortune.
Bluff’. Abrupt, brusque, blunt, frank,
hasty.
ANT. Suave, bland, polite.
Blund’er. Error, mistake, oversight,
slip.
ANT. Accuracy, correctness.
Blunt’. Edgeless, pointless, bluff,
coarse.
ANT. Sharp, pointed.
Blust’ering. See BLUFF.
Boast’. Vaunt, brag, vapour, glory,
swagger.
ANT. Be modest.
Bog’gle. Falter doubt, waver,
tate.
ANT. Be certain, act promptly.
Boist’erous. Noisy, stormy, violent,
clamorous.
ANT. Quiet, peaceful, calm.
Bold’. Daring, courageous, intrepid;
imprudent, saucy, immodest.
Ant. Cowardly, timid; respect-
ful, modest.
Bomb’ast. Fustian, rhodomontade,
rant.
ANT. Sober speech.
Bond’. See LINK.
Bond’age. Captivity, servitude, thral-
dom, restraint, subjection.
ANT. Freedom, liberty.
Bom’y. Comely, fair, pretty, buxom,
ay.
Ant. Uncomely, ugly.
Book’ish. Learned, studious, literary.
Ant. Unlearned, unbookish.
Boor’ish. Rude, surly, uncivilized,
rustic.
ANT. Cultivated, civilized.
Boot’y. Plunder, pillage, loot.
Bore’. Pierce, penetrate, drill; weary,
tire.
ANT. Cheer, amuse.
Both’er. Worry, trouble, annoyance.
ANT. Comfort, relief.
Bound’. See Limir.
Bount’eous. See BENEFICENT.
Bount’eousness. See GENEROSITY.
Bourn’. Boundary, limit, goal.
Brace’. See INVIGORATE.
Brava’do, See Boast.
Braye’. See BoLp.
Bra’very. See COURAGE.
Brawl’. Fight, squabble, uproar,
altercation.
Ant. Harmony, amity.
Brawn’y. See ATHLETIC.
Ant. Weak, flabby.
Bray’. Pulverize, bruise, triturate.
Breach’. Rift, rent, hiatus, cleft, gap,
chasm; infraction, violation.
AnT. Unbroken surface; repair.
Break’. Rend, tear, sever, crack,
fracture, demolish, smash, destroy;
violate, infringe.
ANT. Mend, join, repair.
Breed’. See ENGENDER.
Breeze’. See Gust.
Brev‘ity. Shortness; conciseness,
terseness, succinctness.
ANT. Length, longwindedness,
circumlocution.
hesi- Bright’. Shining, splendid, glittering;
clear, cheerful, intelligent; auspici-
ous.
Ant. Dull, dingy, dark, cheer-
less; stupid; unlucky.
Bril‘liancy. See RADIANCE.
Bril/liant. See BRIGHT.
Brisk’. See ACTIVE.
Britt’le. Breakable, fragile, frangible.
Broach’. Tap, open, start, utter.
ANT. Close, stop.
Broil’. See AFFRAY and BRAWL.
Bruise’. See BREAK.
Bru‘tal. Beastlike, animal, savage,
cruel, rough. See also BARBAROUS.
Ant. Human, kindly, gentle.
Build. Rear, erect, form, construct,
raise.
Ant. Destroy, raze, demolish.
Bulk’. Size, volume, mass, gross;
majority, chief part.
ANT. Minority.
Bul/wark. See RAMPART.
Bull’y. See HEcTorR.
Bung‘ler. Fumbler, botcher, lubber,
awkward fellow.
ANT. Expert.
Burlesque’. mical, farcical; cari-
caturing, mock-serious.
ANT. Serious.
Burn’ing. See ARDENT.
Burst’. Break, shiver, split, explode.
ANT. Join together.
Business. Engagement, calling, voca-
tion, affairs, matter, concern.
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Ant. Idleness, being unoccupied, ANT. i
leisure. Buy’. See PURCHASE.
Butt’ress. Prop, shore, ar support. ee Looker-on, onlooker,
Ant. Undermine, let wn, spectator, beholder.
Bux’om. Plump, comely. ANT. Performer, actor.

Cabal’. Party, faction, clique, coterie; Cap’tious. Critical, _fault-finding,

plot, intrigue. touchy, peevish, cavilling.
Cadav’erous. Wan, pale, ghastly, Ant. Fair, tolerant, indulgent.
pallid. Cap’tivate. See BEWITCH.
ANT. Healthy-lookin ; Captiv'ity. See BoNDAGE. 4
Cait’iff. Villain, scoundrel, rascal, Card’inal. Chief, principal, primary,
miscreant. main.
ANT. Gentleman. ANT. Subordinate.
Cajole’. Wheedle, coax, inveigle, en- Care’. Concern, anxiety, trouble,
tice, flatter. attention, circumspection, regard;
ANT. Repel, treat roughly. charge, direction, management.
Cajo‘lery. Sce FLATTERY. ANT. Lightheartedness, careless-
Calam’ity. See ADVERSITY. ness.
Cal‘culate. Estimats, count, reckon, Care’ful. Heedful, anxious, solici-
compute, guess. tous, circumspect, thrifty, wary,
Cal’lous. ard, indifferent, cold- discreet.
blooded. ANT. Heedless, careless; ex
ANT. Soft, tender, considerate. travagant, indiscreet.
Calm’. See ALLAY. Caress’. Fondle, hug, embrace, pet.
Calum‘niate. See ASPERSE. ANT. Repel, discourage.
Cal‘umny. Aspersion, defamation, Car’go. See FREIGHT.
slander, detraction. Caricature’. See BURLESQUE.
ANT. Praise, commendation. Carn’age. Bloodshed massacre,
Can’cel. See ANNUL. butchery, slaughter.
Cand’id. Fair, impartial, just; frank, Carn‘al. Fleshy, sensual, animal,
ingenuous, straightforward. lascivious.
ANT. Unfair, partial; disin- ANT. Spiritual, regenerate.
genuous. Carp’. See CAvIL.
Can’on. Rule, statute, formula, roll, Carriage. Conveyance, transpor-
the Sacred Scriptures; a cathedral tation; vehicle; demeanour, bear-
dignitary so named. g.
Cant’. Humbug, slang, pretence, Car’ry. See BEAR.
hypocrisy. Case’. Event, circumstance; plight,
ANT. Honesty, sincerity, genuine- situation, lawsuit, action.
ness. Cast’. See FLING.
Can’vass. Investigate, scrutinize, in- Cast’igate. Chastise, flog, punish,
spect; solicit, bespeak. correct.
AnT. Leave alone; refuse. Ant. Commend, praise.
Capa’cious. See AMPLE. Castiga’tion. See PUNISHMENT.
Capa’city. Magnitude, volume, Cas’ual. Accidental, fortuitous, un-
imensions; ability, efficiency; certain, occasional.
sphere, position, province. ANT. Designed, calculated.
Ant. Incapacity. Catas’trophe. See ADVERSITY.
Cap'ital. Chief, principal, pre-emin- Cat’alogue. List, index, roll, register,
ent; excellent, first-rate. record.
ANT. Lowest; third-rate. Catch’. Grasp, capture, arrest, snatch,
Caprice’. Freak, whim, fancy, vagary. apprehend, grasp meaning.
ANT. Steadfastness. ANT. Miss, let loose; misap-
Capricious. See CHANGEABLE. prehend.
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Categor‘ical. Positive, explicit, direct, Chagrin’. Disappointment; mortifi-
emphatic. cation, dissatisfaction.
Ant. Uncertain, unexplicit. ANT. Satisfaction, pleasure.
Cath’olic. Universal, whole; wide, Chal‘lenge. Defy, dare, provoke;
tolerant. require, claim; question, dispute.
Ant. Limited, exclusive. ANT. Propitiate; agree.
Cause’. Bring about, make, originate, Chance’. See ACCIDENT.
induce, occasion, create. Change’. Vary, alter, modify; veer,
AnT. Result, be consequent. turn.
Caust’ic. Burning, corrosive; pun- Ant. Be constant, remain fixed.
gent, sarcastic, severe, biting. Change’able. Variable, fitful, shifting,
ANT. Harmless; mild, kindly. fickle, inconstant, unsettled, waver-
Cau’tion. Forethought, care, circum- ing.
spection; advice, counsel, warn- ANT. Steady, unchanging, con-
ing. stant, reliable.
ANT. Carelessness, thoughtless- Char‘acter. Letter, emblem, type;
ness. disposition, temperament, quality,
Cay’il. Carp, censure, criticize severe- nature.
ly. Char‘acterize. Distinguish, describe,
ANT. Favour, approve. mark, designate
Cav’ity. Hole, hollow, chasm, open- Charge (vb.). See BLAME.
ing, aperture. Charge’. Care, custody, trust; order,
ANT. Solid surface. injunction, command, instruction,
Cease’. Leave off, stop, desist, re- address; allegation, impeachment,
frain, discontinue. indictment; attack, assault; cost,
ANT. Begin, continue. expense; heraldic bearing.
Cede’. Give up, surrender, relinquish, ANT. Neglect; defence; retreat.
yield. Char’itable. See BENEVOLENT and
Ant. Hold, refuse. BENEFICENT.
Celebrated. Famous, notable, re- Char’ity. See Love and HuMANITY.
nowned, glorious, eminent, dis- Char’latan. See IMPOSsTER.
tinguished. Charm’, See BEWITCH.
ANT. Unknown, inglorious, un- Cha’‘ry. Cautious, wary, scrupulous,
distinguished. careful, thrifty.
Celer’ity. Speed, swiftness, velocity, ANT. Reckless, incautious, waste-
quickness, rapidity. ul.
ANT. Slowness, tardiness. a See BREACH.
Cement’. Weld, solder, join, unite, Chaste’. Pure, continent, undefiled,
bind. immaculate; elegant, refined.
Ant. Disjoin, unsolder. ANT. Impure, unchaste, inele-
Cen’sure. Blame, condemn, reprove, gant, unrefined.
reprimand. Chast’en. See CASTIGATE.
ANT. Praise, commend. Chastise.’ See CASTIGATE.
Ceremo‘’nious. Formal, solemn, punc- Chast’isement. See PUNISHMENT.
tilious, courtly. Chat’ter. See BABBLE.
Ant. Unceremonious, informal, Cheat’. Dupe, defraud, gull, beguile,
undignified. swindle, outwit.
Cer’tain. Ascertained, actual, true, ANT. Treat fairly, be honest.
trustworthy, positive, assured; Check’. Curb, bridle, hinder, restrain;
some, specified. reprimand; tick off, note.
Ant. Uncertain, doubtful, un- Ant. Loose, free.
trustworthy. Cheer’. Gladden, encourage, re-
Cer’tify. See AFFIRM. 2 fresh, elate; solace, comfort; ap-
Cessa’tion. Ending, pause, ceasing, plaud.
rest, intermission, discontinuance. Ant. Depress, dishearten; hiss
ANT. Beginning, continuance. down. : :
Chafe’. See FRET. Cheer’ful. Lively, cheery, gay, blithe,
Chaf ‘fer. See HAGGLE. happy, contented; pleasant.
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Ant. Cheerless, gloomy, discon- ANT. Silence, peace.
tented; disagreeable. Clandes’tine. Secret, underhand, sly.
Cher’ish. Nourish, foster; entertain, ANT. Open, above board.
harbour, encourage. Clasp’. Fasten, connect; embrace,
Ant. Neglect; repel. grasp, clutch.
Chide’. See ADMONISH. | ANT. Loose.
Chief’. Principal, leading.. See also Class’. See GENUS. :
CARDINAL. Class’ify. Arrange, rank, systematize,
Ant. Minor, unimportant, assort.
Child’ish. Puerile, infantine, juvenile, Ant. Disarrange, muddle. |
boyish; silly, weak. Clause’. Passage, paragraph; article,
ANT. Grown up, adult; grave, proviso.
sensible. : Clean’ ea. See PuRE.
Chimer’ical. Fanciful, fantastic, Clean’ (vb.). See Puriry.
visionary, illusory, imaginary. Cleanse’. See PuRIFY. 4
Ant. Real, well-founded, credible. Clear’. Pellucid, transparent, evident,
Chiv’alrous. Knightly, heroic, brave, fair, fresh; entire, perfect; inno-
gallant, courteous, generous. cent.
ANT. Cowardly, ungallant, un- ANT. Obscure; guilty. |
courtly, ungenerous. Clem’ency. Gentleness, mildness,
Chiv‘alry. See GALLANTRY. é indulgence, mercy, leniency.
Choice’. Selection, preference, option, ANT. AHarshness, severity, in-
alternative. tolerance.
Chol’er. See ANGER. Clev’er. See GiFTED.
Chol’eric. Angry, passionate, irascible, Clev’erness. See ABILITY.
testy, hasty. Cling’. See ADHERE.
ANT. Good-tempered, calm. Clique’. See CABAL.
Chop’. See Hew. Close’. Shut; conclude, finish, com-
Chron’‘icle. See ANNALS. plete.
Churl‘ish. Rude, sullen, uncivil. See Ant. Open; begin.
also BoorisH. Clothes’. Dress, apparel, garments,
Ant. Civil, cheerful, obliging. attire, raiment.
Circu‘itous. Roundabout, devious, ANT. Nakedness.
tortuous, winding. Clown’. Jester, droll. See also
ANT. Straightforward, direct. BoorisH and CHURLISH.
Cir’culate. Spread, disseminate,. dif- Cloy’. See GLur.
fuse, propagate. Clumsy. See AWKWARD.
ANT. Suppress. Clust’er. See Genus and Group.
Cir’cumscribe. Surround, bound, en- Clutch’, See CLasp.
circle, limit, restrict, confine. Coalesce’. Mingle, join, cohere,
Cir’cumspect. Cautious, wary, pru- blend.
dent, careful. ANT. Remain separate, be in
ANT. Incautious, heedless, impru- solution.
dent, indiscreet. Coali’tion. Alliance, confederacy,
Cir’cumstance. Fact, event, incident, league, combination.
situation. ANT. Disunion, separation.
Circumyent’. Overreach, outwit, stop, Coarse’. Rough, gross, thick; rude.
ensnare. indelicate, vulgar.
Cite’. Summon, mention, name, ad- ANT. Thin, fine; refined.
duce, quote. Coax’. See CAJOLE.
Civil. Political; intestine; polite, Cod‘dle. Pet, nurse, caress, humour.
affable. ANT. Repel, treat roughly.
AnT. Military; foreign; rude. Comey: Compel, force, repress, sub-
- Demand, require, — exact, ue.
challenge. Ant. Persuade, lead, free.
ANT. Renounce, forgo. Coe’val. Contemporary, contempor-
Clam’our. Outcry, din, uproar, shout- aneous, synchronous.
ing, hubbub. ANT. Anterior, posterior.
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Co’gent. Forcible, compelling, con- Commis’erate. Pity, compassionate,
vincing, effective. sympathize, condole with.
ANT. Feeble, unconvincing. Commiss’ion. Charge, warrant, man-
Cog’itate. Meditate, ponder, reflect, date, function; fee, allowance,
muse, ; brokerage; body of delegates or
Cog’nate. See RELATED. commissioners; perpetration.
Cohere’. See CoALEsce. Commo‘dious. Convenient, roomy,
Coincide’. Agree, acquiesce. spacious, fit.
Collat’eral. Indirect, not lineal; con- ANT. Inconvenient, cramped, in-
firmatory. commodious.
ANT. Lineal, direct. Com‘mon. General, popular; ordin-
Colleague. Assistant, helper, co- ary, usual; low, mean, vulgar;
adjutor, partner. frequent.
ANT. Opponent. ANT. Particular, individual; un-
Collect’. See AssEMBLE. usual; refined; infrequent, rare.
Collect’ed (adj.). Cool, calm, self- Com/’monplace.. See HACKNEYED.
possessed, placid. Communicate. Take part in, impart,
ANT. Perturbed, unrestrained. tell, reveal, publish.
Col‘loquy. Conference, conversation, AnT. Refuse'to share in, conceal,
téte-d-téte. keep silent.
ANT. Soliloquy. Commu’‘nion. Intercourse, converse,
Coloss‘al. Gigantic, huge, enormous, fellowship, agreement; Eucharist,
vast. Mass.
ANT. Diminutive, small, puny. Ant. Non-communion, disagree-
Col’our. Hue, tint, shade, dye, com- ment.
plexion; appearance, pretext. Com’pact. Agreement, contract, cov-
ANT. Pallor, colourlessness. enant, bargain.
Com’bat. Struggle, fight, battle, en- ANT. Disagreement, quarrel.
counter.
»” ANT. Peace. Com’pany. Associates, society, group;
corporation.
Come'ly. Good-looking, fair, pretty. ANT. Solitude.
See also BECOMING.
ANT. Uncomely, ugly. Compare’. Parallel, liken, collate.
Com’fort. Solace, consolation, en- ANT. Contrast.
couragement; ease, satisfaction, Com’pass. Surround, encircle. See
enjoyment. also ACCOMPLISH.
ANT. Irritation, discouragement; ANT. Exclude; lose.
discomfort. Compassion. Pity, sympathy, com-
Com’fortable. Pleasant, agreeable, miseration, mercy, humanity.
commodious; snug, cosy. ANT. Ruthlessness, antipathy.
ANT. Uncomfortable, inconveni- Compat’ible. Suitable, accordant,
ent, cheerless. consonant, consistent.
Com‘ic. Comical, droll, ludicrous, Ant. Incompatible, dissonant.
laughable, funny, amusing. Compel’. See ENFORCE.
ANT. Tragic, dull, serious. Com’pensate. Reward, recompense,
Command’. See Bip and Govern. repay. See also BALANCE.
Command’ (7.). See INJUNCTION. Com’petent. Able, fitted, sufficient;
Commence’. Begin. clever, qualified.
Ant. End, finish. ANT. Incompetent, unqualified.
Commend’. Commit, hand over, Complain’. See GRUMBLE.
recommend, praise, applaud, ap- Complaint’. Charge, lament, mur-
prove. muring, sickness, illness.
ANT. Censure, disapprove. ANT. Cheerful cry; health.
Commens’urate. See EQUIVALENT. Complai’sant. See AFFABLE.
Com‘ment. Note, annotation, obser- Complete’. Finish, perfect, fulfil, con-
vation, criticism. summate, end.
Com’merce. Trade, traffic, dealing; ANT. Begin, attempt.
intercourse, communication. Complex’ion. See AsPscT.
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Com’pliment. Commendation, flat- Conclude’. See CLosz.
tery, praise, favour. Conclusion. End, termination, close;
Ant. Disapproval, disfavour. inference, deduction.
Comply’. See ACCEDE. ANT. Beginning, commencement.
mpose’. Constitute, form, make; Con’cord. Agreement, harmony, ac-
settle, adjust; soothe, calm. cord, unison.
AnT. Unsettle, discompose, excite. Ant. Disagreement, discord.
Compo’sure. See EQUANIMITY. Con’course. Assembly, gathering
Compound’. (vb.). Mix, combine, crowd, throng.
blend, settle, adjust, compromise. ANT. Solitude.
ANT. Separate, sift, winnow, Concur’. See ACCEDE.
leave unsettled. ‘ Condemn’. Blame, censure, reproach,
Com’pound (7.). Mixture, combina- upbraid; sentence, convict.
tion, medley. ANT. Praise, approve; pardon,
ANT. Homogeneity, separation. acquit.
Comprehend’. omprise, embrace, Condense’. Compress, consolidate;
include; grasp, perceive, under- abridge; epitomize; thicken,
stand. harden.
AnT. Exclude; misunderstand, Ant. Loosen, disintegrate, dis-
fail to perceive. solve; lengthen, expand; soften.
Comprehens’ible. See INTELLIGIBLE. Condescen’sion. Submission, humilia-
Comprehen’sive. Inclusive, extensive, tion; deference, courtesy, favour,
broad. civility.
ANT. Exclusive, narrow, abridged. ANT. Arrogance; discourtesy, irr
Compress’, Squeeze, press; con- civility.
dense, contract. Condi’tion. Circumstances, case, situ-
Ant. Loosen, widen, expand. ation plight, state; stipulation,
Comprise’. Embrace, include, com- terms, provision.
prehend. Condole’. See CoMMISERATE.
Ant. Exclude. Conduct’ (vb.). See GuIDE.
Com’promise. Settle, compound; Con‘duct. Behaviour, demeanour,
implicate. bearing, management, guidance,
ANT. Leave unsettled; excuse. escort.
Compul’sion. Force, coercion, pres- Confed’eracy. See ALLIANCE.
sure. Confer’. Give, bestow; consult, dis-
AnT. Freedom, liberty. cuss, deliberate.
Compul’sory. See INVOLUNTARY. ANT. Refuse.
Compunc’tion. Remorse, regret, sting Confess’. Admit, grant, allow; reveal,
of conscience. avow, acknowledge.
ANT. Impenitence, recklessness. ANT. Disallow, deny, conceal,
Compute’. See CALCULATE. disavow.
Conceal’. Hide, cover, shelter, dis- Con’‘fidence. Assurance, trust, belief;
semble, disguise. boldness, self-reliance.
ANT. Reveal, disclose, uncover. Ant. Distrust, disbelief; fear,
Concede’. See ALLow. doubt.
Conceive’, See COMPREHEND. Confirm’. Strengthen, establish, settle;
Concern’. Care, _anxiety, solicitude; verify, corroborate; ratify, bind.
affair, matter, importance, weight; ANT. Weaken, unsettle, disprove;
business, establishment. loose, dissolve.
ANT. Indifference, unimportance. Con’flict. See ComBar.
Concert’. Contrive, plot, devise. Conflict’ing. Discordant, disagreeing,
Concil‘iate. Reconcile, appease, paci- contrary.
es ee ; ANT. Agreeing, consistent.
NT. Repel, anger, annoy. ’. Mix, confuse; embarrass,
Concise’. Short, brief, eit sum- perplex, astonish; defeat, over-
mary, succinct, pithy. throw.
Ant. Diffuse, lengthy, AnT. Distinguish; enlighten;
winded. ia maintain.
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Confront’. See Opposs. ANT. Insignificant, unknown;
Confuse’. Mix. mingle; disorder, obscure.
disarrange; _ perplex, obscure; Conspir’‘acy. Plot, combination, in-
abash, disconcert. trigue, league.
ANT. Distinguish; order, arrange; Conspire’. Combine, co-operate;
illuminate; encourage. hatch treason, plot, intrigue.
Confute’. Disprove, refute, oppugn. Ant. Hold aloof.
ANT. Prove, support. Con’stancy. Firmness, stability, steadi-
Congrat’ulate. _Felicitate, compli- ness, steadfastness; persistence,
ment, salute. regularity.
ANT. Condole. Ant. Instability, unsteadiness;
Con’gregate. See ASSEMBLE. irregularity.
Con’gruous. Fit, appropriate, con- Constitute. Make, form, compose;
cordant, consistent. appoint, empower.
ANT. Unfit, unseemly, discor- Constitu’tional. Fundamental, law-
dant. ; ful, legitimate.
Conjec’ture. Hypothesis, supposition Ant. Unconstitutional, illegiti-
surmise, guess. mate.
ANT. Certainty. Constrain’. See CogRcs.
Conjure’. Adjure, implore, beseech, Construct’. See BUILD.
supplicate. Construction’. pais erection,
ANT. Command. formation, structure, fori m, shape;
amnert Bind, join, unite, couple, rendering, interpretation.
ANT. Destruction.
ANT. Unbind, loosen, disconnect, Con’strue. Analyse, interpret, trans-
disjoin, uncouple. late, explain; understand, take to
ive’. Wink at, overlook, disre- mean.
gard. Consult’. See CONFER.
ANT. Oppose, refuse to take part Consume’. Destroy, exhaust, devour,
in. spend, squander.
Con’quest. Victory, triumph, mastery; ANT. Preserve, save.
subjection. Consum’mate (adj.). Complete, per-
ANT. Defeat; domination. fect, finished, arrant.
Conscien‘tious. Scrupulous, high- ANT. Incomplete, imperfect,
principled, exact, honourable. worst.
Ant. Unscrupulous, unprincipled, Con’summate (vb.). Finish. perfect,
dishonourable. conclude, achieve.
Con’secrate. Sanctify, dedicate, hal- ANT. Begin, attempt.
low, devote. Contain’. See COMPREHEND.
ANT. Desecrate. Contam‘inate. Pollute, defile, infect,
Consent’. See ACCEDE. taint.
Con’sequence. Effect, result, issue, ANT. Purify.
outcome; weight, importance. Contemn’. Despise, scorn, disregard.
ANT. Cause, antecedents; un- ANT. Admire, regard, honour.
importance. Con’template. Observe, consider,
Consid’er. See COGITATE. ponder, nurse, meditate; intend,
Consid’erate. Thoughtful; unselfish, purpose, plan.
forbearing. Contempt’ible. Despicable, mean,
ANT. Thoughtless; selfish. paltry, worthless, pitiful.
’, Commit, deliver, deposit. Ant. Honourable, worthy, great.
ANT. Withhold, withdraw. Contempt’uous. Scornful, disdainful,
Consist’ent. Congruous, consci- supercilious, haughty.
entious. See COMPATIBLE. ANT. Approving, laudatory, con-
ANT. Inconsistent. descending.
Console’. See COMMISERATE. Contend’. Strive, struggle, compote,
Con‘sonant. See CONGRUOUS. vie; maintain, affirm,
Conspic’uous. . Noticeable, remark- ANT. Give in, yield.
able, famous; manifest. Content’ed. Satisfied, pleased, plasid.
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ANT. Discontented, displeased. ANT. Innocent person.
Conten’tious. Disputatious, quarrel- Conviv’ial. Festive, social, joyous,
some, captious, litigious. merry, hilarious.
Ant. Peaceful, placid, yielding. AntT. Sad, unsociable.
Con’test. See AFFRAY. Convoke’. See ASSEMBLE.
Contig’uous. Adjoining, adjacent, Convulse’. Shake, agitate, shatter,
beside, neighbouring. perturb.
ANT. Separate, remote, apart. ANT. Steady, soothe.
Contin’gency. See ACCIDENT. | Convul’sion. Spasm, cramp. See also
Contin’ual. Constant, everlasting, un- AGITATION.
interrupted, unceasing. Cool’. Coldish; calm; dispassionate;
Ant. Short-lived, limited. impudent.
Contin’ue. See Last. ANT. Warm; impassioned; ex-
Contin’uous. Connected, prolonged, cited; respectful. :
extended. Coop’. Confine, cage, cramp, im-
Ant. Unconnected, shortened, mure.
broken, severed, interrupted. Ant. Enlarge, set free.
Contort’ed. Twisted, wrenched, bent, Co-op’erate. See Arp.
writhing. Co’pious. See ABUNDANT.
ANT. Straight, unbent. Copy’ (vb.). Imitate, follow, trans-
Contract’. See ABBREVIATE. scribe.
Con’tract. (n.) See CoMPACT. ANT. Originate.
Contradict’, See GAINSAY. Copy (7.). See EXAMPLE.
Con’trary. See ADVERSE. Cor’dial. Warm-hearted, friendly,
Contravene’. Contradict; interfere, agreeable, hearty; restorative.
Oppose, counteract. . Cold, frigid; depressing.
NT. Stand aside, assist. Corol'lary. Inference, induction, con-
Contrib’ute. Furnish, supply, sub- sequence.
scribe; conduce, tend. Ant. Proposition.
ANT. Withhold.’ Corpo’real. Bodily, physical sub-
Con’trite. Penitent, sorry, repentant, stantial.
humble. Ant. Spiritual, non-material.
ANT. Impenitent, obstinate. Corp‘ulent. Stout, fat, portly, obese,
Contri’vance. Formation, fabrication, fleshy.
invention, design, scheme. ANT. Thin, lean.
Control’. See CHECK. Correct’. Accurate, right, faultless,
Con’‘troversy. See ALTERCATION. upright, strict.
Controvert’. See GAINsAY. Ant. Inaccurate, careless, loose.
Con’tumely. Insult, opprobrium, in- Correspond’. Agree, fit, harmonize,
dignity. tally, match; write.
ANT. Courtesy, respect. Ant. Disagree, be unlike.
Convene’. See ASSEMBLE. Correspond’ence. Writing, communi-
Conve‘nient. See Commopious. cation. See also HARMONIZE.
Conversa’tion. Intercourse, discourse, Corrob’orate. Strengthen, establish,
dialogue, talk, chat. confirm, support.
ANT. Silence. ANT. Weaken, disprove.
Convert’. Turn, change, alter, ap- Corro’sive. Corroding, caustic, acrid.
propriate; convince. ANT. Harmless.
Ant. Leave unchanged; fail to Corrupt’ (vb.). See DEBASE.
convince. Corrupt’. Debased, defiled, tainted;
Con’vert. Proselyte, neophyte, cate- impure, depraved; venal.
chumen. 5 Ant. Incorrupt, incorruptible,
Convey’. Carry, bear, support, trans- pure; honest. .
fer; demise, devolve. Cor’uscate. Flash, gleam, glitter,
Ant. Drop. scintillate.
Convict’. Detect, convince, confute. Ant. Flame, burn steadily.
ANT. Charge, accuse. Cost’. Price, charge, amount.
Con‘vict: Felon, culprit, criminal. Cost’ly. Dear, expensive, high-priced.
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ANT. Cheap, low-priced, in- Craft’y. Cunning, artful, wily, sly,
expensive. insidious, astute.
‘ume. See ATTIRE and CLOTHING. AnT. Ingenuous, honest, direct.
Coun’cil. Meeting, gathering, con- Crave’. Ask, beg, seek, petition.
gress, conclave, diet. ANT. Refuse, be indifferent to.
Coun’sel. Deliberation, forethought, Cra’yen. See Cowarb.
advice, suggestion; barrister, advo- Crawl’. See Creep.
cate. Cra’zy. Shattered, broken, weak; in-
ANT. Client. sane, deranged, mad, silly.
Count’. See CALCULATE. ANT. Strong, unbroken; sane,
sun’tenance. See ASPECT. sensible.
Coun’tenance (vb.). Favour, sanction, Create’. See CAusg.
approve. Cre’dence. Belief, faith, trust, confi-
. _ Discountenance, © disap- dence; a side table (ecclesiastical).
prove, forbid. ANT. Doubt, distrust.
Coun‘terfeit. Forged, false, supposi- Creden’tial. Voucher, testimonial,
tious, sham. warrant, certificate.
ANT. Real, genuine. Cred‘ible. Believable, true, probable.
Coun‘terpart. Match, fellow, dupli- ANT. Incredible, unbelievable.
cate. Cred‘it. Belief, trust, faith; reputa-
ANT. Contrast, antithesis. tion, estimation; merit, praise;
Couple. Join, unite, buckle. allowance.
Ant. Uncoupie, disjoin. ANT. Discredit, distrust, debit.
Cour’age. Bravery, intrepidity, val- Cred‘itable. Praiseworthy, honour-
our, heroism, daring, prowess. able, respectable.
ANT. Cowardice, timidity. ANT. Discreditable, dishonour-
Coura’geous. See BOLD. able.
Course’. Passage, progress, direction. Credu'lity. See GULLIBILITY.
See also ADVANCE. Cred’ulous. Gullible, simple.
Court’. Woo, flatter, make love, ANT. Critical, sharp. sceptical.
solicit. Creep’. Crawl, cringe.
ANT. Ignore, repel, shun. ANT. Walk upright.
Court’eous. See AFFABLE and CIVIL. Crest’. Plume, tuft, comb; head,
Court’esy. Politeness, urbanity, civil- summit.
ity, respect. Crevice. Cleft, fissure, rift, inter-
ANT. Discourtesy, incivility, rude stice.
ness. Crime’. Offence, fault, misdeed;
Court’ly. See AFFABLE and CiviL. felony, sin, iniquity.
Cov’enant. See Compact. Ant. Innocence, guiltlessness.
Cov’er. See CONCEAL. Crim‘inal. Malefactor, culprit, de-
Cov’ert. Hidden, secret, private, dis- linquent; felon, convict.
guised, clandestine. Ant. Innocent person, well-doer.
ANT. Open, undisguised, overt. Cringe’. See CoweEr.
Cov’et. Long for, desire, lust after, Crip’ple. Lame, disable, cramp,
aspire to. weaken.
ANT. Disdain. ANT. Help, strengthen, free.
Cov’etous. See GRASPING. Cri’sis. Turning-point; emergency,
Cow’ard. Craven, dastard, poltroon. conjuncture; strait.
ANT. Hero, warrior. Crit’ical. Dangerous, hazardous; deli-
Cow’er. Shrink, crouch, stoop, squat. cate, fastidious, carping; momen-
ANT. Face, stand upright. tous.
Coy’. Modest, bashful, shy, reserved. ANT. Safe; undiscriminating;
Ant. Unblushing, forward. tolerant; unimportant.
Coz’en. See CHEAT. 5 Crite‘rion. Test, touchstone, standard,
Craft’. Skill, art, dexterity; guile, proof. , : ‘
cunning; trade, occupation. Crit‘icism. Stricture, animadversion,
ANT. Clumsiness, simplicity, in- notice, review, analysis.
genuousness. ANT. Approval, indulgence.
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Cross’. Intersecting, transverse; pee- Curb’. See CHECK.

vish, ill-tempered, crusty, pettish. Cure’. Remedy, healing, oe
Ant. Straight; good-tempered, recovery; charge of souls (ecclesi-
contented. astical).
Crowd’. Throng, multitude, mob, AnT. Illness, malady.
mass. ; Curio’sity. Inquisitiveness; interest;
Cru’cial. Testing, severe, trying, oddity, novelty, rarity.
decisive. Ant. Indifference, incuriousness;
Ant. Indecisive. t familiar object.
Crude’. Raw, uncooked, unripe; un- Curious. Inquisitive, prying; rare,
digested; unfinished; coarse. strange, queer.
Ant. Cooked, digested; ripe; ANT. Uhninquisitive, incurious;
perfect; refined. ordinary.
Cru’el. Savage, fierce, barbarous, Cur‘rency. Publicity; circulation;
harsh, pitiless; hard, bitter. money.
Ant. Gentle, civilized, pitiful; ANT. Concealment, suppression.
mild, easy. Curse’. Malediction, execration, ban,
Cru’elty. See FEROCITY. excommunication; bane, plague.
Crust’. Incrustation, coating; shell, Ant. Blessing, absolution.
surface; outside of bread. Curs’ory. Transient rapid, summary;
Ant. Inside, interior; crumb. superficial.
Cud’gel. Club, stick, bludgeon. ANT. Constant; leisurely;
Cuff’. Knock, beat, buffet, slap. thorough.
Culmina’tion. Summit, zenith, top, Curtail’. See ABRIDGE.
crown. Cus’tody. Guardianship, ward,
AnT. Bottom, base charge; confinement, imprison-
Cul’pable. Blameworthy, guilty, ment.
faulty, censurable. ANT. Freedom, release.
ANT. Blameless, innocent. Cus’tom. Usage, habit, fashion, man-
Cul’prit. See CRIMINAL. Ner; patronage, support; tax,
Culture. Husbandry, farming; re- duty.
finement, civilization; improve- Cus’tomary. Usual, wonted, ordinary,
ment. familiar, habitual.
Ant. Neglect, rudeness, ignor- ANT. Unusual, unwonted, un-
ance, unenlightenment. familiar. ;
Cun‘ning. See CraFTy. Cyn‘ical. Snarling, captious, sar-
Cupid’ity. | Covetousness, avarice, castic, morose.
greediness. ANT. SBenignant, generous, un-
Ant. Liberality, prodigality. critical, cheery.

Daft’. Silly, idiotic, witless. ANT. Shirk, dread.

ANT. Sane, wise. Dark’. Black, dusky, sable; shady;
Daint’y. Delicious, palatable; nice; obscure, abstruse; dismal; be-
delicate, neat. nighted, ignorant; vile, foul.
ANT. Unpalatable; uncritical; Ant. Light, unshaded; clear;
inelegant. cheerful, bright; intelligent, well-
Dam/age. Injury hurt; loss, harm, informed; clean.
mischief. Dark’ness. See GLOOM.
ANT. Reparation; gain. Dart’. Hurl, cast, throw, emit; rush,
Dance’. See Hop. fly.
Dand‘le. See Caress. Dash’. Hurl, cast; smash, des-
Dan’ger. Peril, hazard, risk, jeopardy. troy; abash, disappoint; rush,
ANT. Safety, security. haste.
Dan’gerous. See HAZARDOUS. ANT. Retain; encourage; stand
Dare’. Venture, hazard; challenge, still.
defy. Dast’ard. See Cowarb.
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Daunt’. Dismay, terrify, intimidate, Declaim’. Harangue, recite, speak
scare. out.
AnT. Encourage, cheer. ANT. Be silent.
Dawn’. Break, appear, gleam, rise; Declare’. See AFFIRM.
begin, open. Decline’. Lean, droop. See also
ANT. Sink, disappear, set; end. DECAY.
Dead’. Deceased, departed, defunct, ANT. Stand upright.
lifeless; dull, cold, torpid. Decliy‘ity. Slope, incline, descent
AnT. Living, alive; lively, ani- ANT. Acclivity, ascent.
mated. Dec’orate. Adorn, embellish, orna-
Deadly. Fatal, lethal, destructive, ment, beautify.
noxious. ANT. Spoil, mar.
ANT. Harmless, innocuous. Deco’rum. Propriety, decency, grav-
Deaf’. Without hearing, averse, in- ity, staidness.
exorable. ANT. Impropriety, levity, lack of
ANT. Willing, placable. dignity.
Dear’. Costly, precious, beloved, Decrease’. Lessen, diminish, reduce,
cherished. abate.
ANT. Cheap, low-priced, hateful, Ant. Enlarge, increase, raise.
disliked. Decree’. Law, edict, ordinance,
Dearth’. Scarcity, lack, want, famine. mandate. :
ANT. Plenty. Decry’. Cry down, disparage, de-
Debar’. Hinder, prevent, exclude, nounce. See also ABASE.
shut out. ANT. Praise, applaud.
ANT. Facilitate, admit. Ded’icate. See CONSECRATE.
Debase’. Degrade, humiliate; cor- Deed’. Act, achievement, exploit;
tupt, pollute. ‘ document, instrument.
ANT. Exalt; purify. Deem’. Consider, judge, think, be-
Debate’. See ARGUE. lieve.
Debauch’ery. Dissipation, intem- ANT. Doubt.
perance, licentiousness. Deep’. Profound, intense; recon-
ANT. Temperance, purity. dite, abstruse; cunning.
Debil‘ity. Weakness, infirmity, feeble- ANT. Shallow; simple.
ness. Deface’. Disfigure, damage, injure,
ANT. Strength, health. spoil.
Debt’. Liability, obligation; trespass, ANT. Improve, preserve.
transgression, sin. Defama’tion. See CALUMNY.
ANT: Credit. Default’er. Delinquent, peculator.
Decay’. Decline, waste, wither, fade. Defeat’. See CONQUEST.
Ant. Grow, increase, flourish. Defect’. See BLEMISH.
Decayed’. See CORRUPT. Defec’tion. Desertion, abandonment.
Decease’. Death, dissolution, demise. AnT. Loyalty, adherence.
ANT. Birth. Defective. See IMPERFECT.
Deceased’. See DEAD. Defend’. See GUARD.
Deceit’. See FRAUD. Defend’. Guard, protect, shield;
Deceive’. See CHEAT. maintain, vindicate.
De’cent. See BECOMING. ANT. Desert, leave unprotected;
ANT. Indecent. repudiate; accuse.
Decep’tive. See FALLACIOUS. Defer’. See ADJOURN.
Decide’. Determine, conclude; ad- Def’erence. Respect, reverence, hon-
judge, resolve, purpose. our, homage.
Ant. Begin; defer judgment, ANT. Disrespect, rudeness.
hesitate. Defi’cient. Lacking, inadequate,
Deci’pher. Unfold, interpret, solve, wanting.
explain. ANT. Sufficient, adequate.
Decis’‘ion. Settlement, conclusion, Defile’. Corrupt, soil, stain, con-
judgment; firmness, resolution. taminate.
Ant. Indecision, irresoluteness. ANT. Cleanse, purify.
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Define’. Limit, bound, determine, Delin’eate. Depict, draw, sketch,
specify; explain. portray.
ANT. Enlarge; leave uncer- Delin’quent. See CRIMINAL and De-
tain. FAULTER.
Def’inite. Fixed, determined, precise, Deliver’. Give up, liberate, release,
clear. surrender; utter, pronounce.
Ant. Indefinite, uncertain, vague, ANT. Hold, imprison.
im. Del’uge. See FLoop.
Defin’itive. Positive, express; final, Delu’sion. Illusion, fancy; error;
conclusive. imposture, artifice.
Ant. Inconclusive, vague. NT. Reality.
Deform’ity. Malformation, ugliness, Demand’. See CLAIM.
disfigurement, monstrosity. Demean’. Behave, bear oneself.
ANT. Shapeliness. Demean’our. Behaviour, conduct,
Defraud’. See CHEAT. bearing.
Defray’. Discharge, liquidate, settle. Dement’ed. See Crazy and INSANE.
ANT. Be in debt. Demise’. Conveyance, alienation
Defunct’. See DEAD. (legal). See also DECREASE.
Degenerate. See CORRUPT. Demol’ish. See ANNIHILATE.
Degra’ded. See Corrupt and BASE Dem’onstrate. Prove, indicate, show,
(adj.). establish.
Degree’. Step, stage; class, rank; ANT. Disprove, weaken.
limit, space, interval. Demur’. Stop, pause, hesitate; object.
Ant. Leap, bound. ANT. Act promptly; agree.
Deign’. Deem worthy, condescend; Demure’. See Coy.
grant. See also ACCORD. Denom‘ination. Name, appellation:
ANT. Disdain, refuse. designation; sect, school.
Dejec’ted. Cast down, depressed, Denote’. Signify, betoken, typify.
downhearted, crushed. Denounce’. Accuse, afraign, con-
Ant. Uplifted, heartened, in good demn, inveigh.
spirits. ANT. Defend.
Dejec’tion. See HEAVINESS. Deny’. Contradict, gainsay, disavow;
Delay’. Procrastinate. See: also withhold.
ADJOURN. ANT. Affirm; grant, accept.
ANT. Hasten. Depart’ment. Portion, section, sphere,
Delectable. Delightful, charming, office.
pleasant. ANT. Whole.
ANT. Unpleasant, disagreeable. Depart’ure. Removal, withdrawal.
Del’egate. Commission, depute, ANT. Arrival.
authorize, entrust, transfer. Depend’ent (7.). Retainer, client.
ANT. Retain, withhold. ANT. Patron, lord.
Delete’rious. Harmful, noxious, Depict’. See DELINEATE.
penurious, deadly. Deplore’. Mourn, lament, bewail;
Ant. Jnnocuous, harmless. regret.
Delib’erate. See CoGITATE. ANT. Rejoice over.
Delib’erate (adj.). Circumspect, cau- Deport’ment. See DEMEANOUR.
tious, careful, slow; intentional. Depose’. Dethrone, degrade, cashier;
ANT. Thoughtless, hasty, ill- testify.
considered; unintentional. Ant. Enthrone, exalt.
Del‘icacy. Refinement, nicety; slen- Depraved’. See Corrupt and BASE.
derness, weakness; scrupulosity, Depre’ciate. Fall in value.
considerateness; purity. See also Decry.
ANT. Rudeness, strength; in- ANT. Appreciate.
considerateness, indelicacy. Depressed’. See DEJECTED.
Delight’. Pleasure, happiness, joy, Deprive’. Bereave, despoil, strip, dis-
Tapture. possess.
AnT. Displeasure, disappoint- ANT. Supply, furnish.
ment, dislike. Depute’. See DELEGATE.
Der} [Dev
Derelic’tion. Relinquishment, aban- pes Destination, lot, fortune,
donment, neglect. ate.
ANT. Fulfilment. Des’titute. Wanting; needy; poor,
Deride’. Ridicule, mock, taunt, flout. indigent, necessitous.
See also JEER. ANT. Well-provided, well off.
ANT. Praise, sympathize with. Destroy’. See ANNIHILATE.
Deriva’tion. Origin, source, descent; Destruc’tion. Demolition, ruin, ex-
etymology. tinction, ravage, ruin.
Der’ogate. See DEPRECIATE. ANT. Construction, rebuilding,
Descant’. Discourse, expatiate, en- revival. ;
large. Des’ultory. Rambling, discursive,
ANT. Say nothing. casual, spasmodic.
Descend’. Fall, come down, sink, ANT. Steady, straightforward.
alight, be derived. Detail’. Particularize, enumerate,
ANT. Ascend, rise, mount. specify, detach for special service.
Describe’. Relate, recount. See also ANT. Generalize.
DELINEATE Detain’. Hold, stop. See also ARREST.
Des’ecrate. Profane, pollute. ANT. Let go, dismiss.
ANT. Consecrate, purify. Detect’. Discover, expose, descry, un-
Desert’. See ABANDON. mask.
Des’ert (n.). Wilderness, wild, waste. ANT. Miss, conceal.
ANT. Cultivated country, in- Deter’. Discourage, frighten, prevent,
habited region. hinder.
Desert’ (7.). Merit, worth. ANT. Encourage, egg on.
ANT. Demerit. Dete’riorate. Lower, impair, spoil;
Deserve’. Merit, earn, justify. grow worse, degenerate.
ANT. Be unworthy. ANT. Ameliorate, improve.
Design’. Sketch, outline, plan; pur- Determina’tion. Decision, resolve;
pose, intention; meaning. firmness, resoluteness; ending.
Des’‘ignate. Name, nominate, appoint. ANT. Hesitation, indecision, ir-
Desire’. See CrRAve and Cover. resoluteness; beginning.
Desist’. Leave off, stop forbear. Detest’. See ABHOR.
ANT. Continue, go on. Detest’able. See EXECRABLE.
Des’olate. Deserted, lonely, ruined, Detesta’tion. See ENMITY.
devastated; wretched. See also Dethrone’. See DEPOsE.
DISCONSOLATE. Detract’. See DEcRY.
ANT. Populous, inhabited; un- Det’riment. See DAMAGE.
touched; cheerful. Detriment’al. See DELETERIOUS.
Despair’. __ Hopelessness, despon- Dev’astate. Ravage, lay waste, des-
dency, dejection. troy.
ANT. Hope, confidence, cheer- ANT. Repair, cultivate.
fulness. : Devasta’tion. See HAvoc.
Des’picable. Contemptible, shame- Devel’op. Expand, cultivate, exhibit;
ful, mean, worthless. grow.
ANT. Honourable, commendable. ANT. Neglect; conceal; decline.
Despise’. See CONTEMN. De’viate. Wander, digress, diverge.
Despond’. Despair, lose hope. ANT. Go straight.
ANT Hope, look up. Device’. See CONTRIVANCE.
Despond’ency. See HEAVINESS and Devil. Fiend, Satan.
DESPAIR. De’vious. Wandering, roving, ram-
Des’pot. Tyrant, lord, oppressor, bling, out of the way.
autocrat. ANT. Straight. ;
ANT. Constitutional ruler, pro- a Empty, vacant; unprovided
tector. with.
Despot’ic. Unconstitutional, arbi- Ant. Full, well supplied.
trary, tyrannical. Devolve’. See DELEGATE and DELIVER.
ANT. Constitutional, reasonable, Devote’. Consecrate, dedicate; apply;
mild. destine.
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ANT. Take back, withhold. Dimen’sion. Size, measurement, bulk,
Devour’. Swallow, gorge; ravage, magnitude.
destroy, consume. Diminish’. Lessen, decrease, reduce;
ANT. Disgorge; spare. impair.
Devout’. Religious, pious, reverent; ANT. Increase, enlarge; strength-
devoted. en.
ANT. Irreligious, irreverent; in- Din’. See CLAMOUR.
different. Dip’. See IMMERSE.
Dexter’ity. Skill, adroitness, facility. Dire’. Terrible, horrible, awful, fear-
ANT. Clumsiness. ful.
Diabol’ical. See FIENDISH. ANT. Harmless.
Diaph’anous. Transparent, clear. Direct’. Aim, point, turn, guide, lead;
ANT. Thick, non-transparent, order, address.
opaque. ANT. Follow; obey.
Di‘atribe. Disquisition: philippic, Direct’ (adj.). Straight, straight-
tirade. : forward; plain, open; immediate.
Dictate’. Command, order, enjoin, Ant. Crooked; vague; indirect.
direct, prompt. Disabil’ity. Disqualification, unfit-
ANT. Obey. ness, incapacity.
Dictato’rial. See ARBITRARY and ANT. Qualification, aptitude,
ABSOLUTE. capability.
Di’et. Victuals, fare, regimen; council Disadvantage. See ADVANTAGE.
‘congress. Disaffect’ed. Alienated, estranged;
Dif’ferent. Unlike, diverse, various. disloyal.
ANT. Identical, same. ANT. Friendly; loyal.
Dif’ficult. Arduous, laborious, hard; Disagree’able. Unpleasant, displeas-
unaccommodating. ing, offensive, distasteful.
ANT. Easy, accommodating. ANT. Pleasant, agreeable, un
Dif’fident. Hesitating, doubtful, dis- offending.
trusting, bashful. Disallow’. See ALLow and Deny.
ANT. Confident, trusting; bold. Dissppolne: Tantalize, frustrate, balk,
Diffuse’. Loose, verbose, prolix, dis- oil.
cursive. ANT. Satisfy, please.
ANT. Terse, laconic. Disapprove’. Condemn, disallow, re-
Dig’. Delve, excavate, penetrate. ject.
Digest’. Assimilate, arrange; | sys- ANT. Approve, adopt.
tematize, classify; ponder Disaster’. See ADVERSITY.
ANT. Confuse, disorder. Disavow’. See Deny.
Di’gest. See ABRIDGMENT. Disburd’en. Unload, relieve, disen-
Dig’nified. Exalted, noble, stately. cumber.
ANT. Undignified, ungraceful, ANT. Load, encumber.
awkward. Discern’. Perceive, descry, behold;
Digress’ion. See ExcuRSION. distinguish, recognize, judge.
Digress’ive. See Devious. ANT. Misunderstand, confuse.
Dilapida’ted. Ruined, wasted, demol- Discern’ment. Judgment, sagacity,
ished. astuteness, perception.
ANT. In repair, restored. ANT. Stupidity.
Dilate’. Expand, widen, distend; dis- Disci’ple. Follower, learner, scholar.
course, descant. ANT. Master, teacher, leader.
ANT. Contract, narrow; be Dis‘cipline. Control, government.
silent. order, correction; drill.
Dil’atory. Slow, tardy, slack. ANT. Indiscipline, unruliness.
ANT. Quick, prompt. Disclaim’, See DENy.
Dil‘igence. _Industry, care, persever- Disclose’. Uncover, reveal; divulge,
ance, assiduousness. make known.
ANT. Laziness, slackness, idle- ANT. Cover, hide, conceal; keep
ness. secret.
Dim’. See GLoomy. Discom’‘fort. See ANNOY.
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Discon’solate. Sad, cheerless, forlorn, Ant. Acknowledge, accept.
miserable. Dispar’age. See Decry and ABASE.
ANT. Happy, cheerful. Dispass‘ionate. See Coot.
Discontent’ed. See CONTENTED. Disperse’. See ASSEMBLE.
Dis’cord. See CoNcorRD. Display’. Spread out, exhibit, show.
Dis’count. Allowance, rebate, draw- ANT. Hide, conceal,
back, reduction. Dispose. Arrange, adjust, order; in-
ANT. Interest, addition. cline.
Discour’age. Dispirit, depress, cast Dispute’. See ARGUE.
down; disfavour, discountenance. Dispute’. See ALTERCATION.
ANT. Encourage, hearten; favour, Disquisi’tion’ Discourse, treatise,
approve. dissertation.
Discov’er. Manifest, reveal; find, Disregard’. Overlook, neglect, slight.
espy. See also CONTEMN.
ANT. Conceal; fail to see. ANT. Notice, favour.
Discred’‘it. Disbelieve, doubt; dis- Disrep’utable. Disgraceful, discredit-
grace, dishonour. able, infamous, vile, base.
ANT. Credit, believe; honour. ANT. Reputable, creditable, hon-
Discred’it (7.). Disbelief, doubt; dis- ourable.
grace. Dissem’ble. See CONCEAL.
ANT. Credit, trust; honour. Dissem’inate. Spread, scatter, circu-
Discreet’. See CIRCUMSPECT. late, propagate.
Discrim’inate. See DISCERN. ANT. Withhold, withdraw.
Discrimina’tion. See DiscERNMENT. Disserta’tion. See DIsQuISITION.
Discur’sive. Rambling, digressive, Dissim‘ilar. See DIVERSE.
erratic. Dissimula’tion. Hypocrisy, duplicity,
ANT. Coherent, straightforward. deceit.
Discuss’. See ARGUE. ANT. Sincerity, truthfulness,
Disdain’. See CONTEMN and DEIGN. frankness.
Disease’. Disorder, malady, com- Dis’solute. See CORRUPT.
plaint, sickness, infirmity. Dissolve’. Break up melt, liquefy;
Ant. Health. destroy, ruin; fade away; perish.
D ‘ace’. Dishonour, _ discredit, ANT. Solidify; restore; revive.
shame, opprobrium, disfavour. Distaste’. See ABHORRENCE.
ANT. Credit, repute, favour. Distinct’. Different, separate; definite;
Disguise’. See CONCEAL. distinguishable; clear.
Disgust’. See ABHORRENCE. ANT. Similar, conjoint; vague,
Disinclina’tion. See AVERSION. indefinite; dim.
Disinclined’. See AVERSE. Disting’uish. See DISCERN.
Disint’erested. Fair, impartial, un- Disting’uished. See DIGNIFIED and
biased; generous. CELEBRATED.
Ant. Interested, biased, partial; Distort’ed. See CONTORTED.
ungenerous. Distract’. See BEWILDER.
Dislike’. See AVERSION. Distress’. See AFFLICTION.
Dis’mal. See CHEERFUL. Distress’. Grieve, pain, harass.
Dismay’. See AFFRIGHT. ANT. Comfort, encourage.
Dismiss’. Send away, discharge, Distrib’ute. See ALLOT.
cashier; reject. Disturb’. Agitate, shake; perplex,
ANT. Summon, retain; approve. trouble; interrupt.
Disor’der. Seo DiIsciPLINE and ANT. Steady, hold still; en-
DISEASE. Ven lighten, cheer.
Disord’erly. Unruly, undisciplined, Diverge’. Deviate, fork, branch off.
turbulent, noisy. ANT. Keep straight on.
AnT. Disciplined, quiet, orderly. Diverse’. Dissimilar, unlike, various.
Disor’ganize. Derange, disorder, dis- Ant. Similar, alike.
arrange, break up. Diver’sion. See GAME.
ANT. Arrange, set in order. Divert’. Turn aside, deflect; amuse,
Disown’. Disclaim, deny, renounce. please, entertain.
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ANT. Straighten; displease. Dread’ful. Awful, appalling, horrible,

Divide’. Sever, sunder, part. See also terrible, frightful.
ALLOT. Ant. Harmless, pleasing.
ANT. Join, unite. Dreary’. See CHEERFUL.
Divine’. Godlike, heavenly, super- Dregs’. Lees, refuse, sediment,
human, supernatural. grounds.
ANT. Human, earthly, natural. Drench’. Saturate, soak, wet.
Divine’. (vb.). Predict, foretell, prog- ANT. Dry.
nosticate; surmise, guess. Dress’. See ATTIRE. ‘ ;
Divulge’. See DISCLOSE. Drift’. Heap, mass; bearing, direc-
Do’. See ACCOMPLISH. tion; aim, purport, meaning.
Do’cile. Amenable, teachable, tract- Drink’. See ABSORB.
able. Drive’. Propel, impel; push; urge;
Ant. Intractable, disobedient. compel; rush.
Doct’rine. Precept, principle, teach- ANT. Arrest, stop; pull, check;
ing, tenet. : move slowly.
Dogmat’ic. Authoritative, categori- Droll’. Amusing, funny, whimsical,
cal, positive; peremptory; magis- diverting, ludicrous.
terial. ANT. Serious, dull.
Ant. Undogmatic; vague; con- Droop’. See Decay and DECLINE.
ciliatory. Drown’. Sink, submerge, flood; over-
Dole’ful. See CHEERFUL. power, overcome.
Dol’orous. See CHEERFUL. ANT. Float, rise; leave dry;
Dolt’. Blockhead, ignoramus, dullard, blend with.
simpleton. Drows’y. Sleepy, somnolent, coma-
ANT. Genius. tose, lethargic.
Domicile. Dwelling, house, residence. ANT. Awake, alert.
Dom’‘inant. Ascendant, prevailing, Drunk’. Intoxicated, inebriated,
governing. tipsy, fuddled.
Ant. Subordinate, inferior. ANT. Sober, clear-headed.
Doom’. Condemnation, judgment, AX Arid, parched, thirsty; plain,
sentence; destiny, fate. ull.
ANT. Acquittal. ANT. Moist, well-watered, inter-
Do’tage. Senility, imbecility, second esting.
childhood. Du’bious. See AMBIGUOUS.
Ant. Youthfulness, vigour; in- Duct’ile. Pliant, flexible.
fancy. . ANT. Stiff, solid.
Doubt’. Hesitation, distrust, scruple; Due’. Owing; fit, right, fair, just.
questioning. ANT. Undue, unfit, unjust.
Ant. Belief, certainty. Dull’. See DoLT, CHEERFUL, GLOOMY.
Dought’y. Brave, valiant, courageous. Dupe’. See CHEAT.
ANT. Timid, cowardly. Duplic’ity. See DissimULATION.
Down’right. Simple, sincere, blunt, Durable. Lasting, abiding, firm, con-
honest. stant.
ANT. Crooked, insincere, shifty. _ Ant. Perishable, weak, not last-
Draft’. Drawing, selection; bill of ing.
exchange, cheque, sketch, outline, Du'tiful. Duteous, obedient, re-
rough copy, abstract. spectful, docile.
ann Complete statement, entire Ant. Undutiful, disobedient, dis-
respectful.
Drag’. See Draw. Dwell’. Reside, abide, live, stay, con-
raw’. Haul, drag, attract; derive; tinue.
sketch, delineate. ANT. Travel, move on.
ANT. Push, repel. Dwind’le. Decrease, grow less, shrink.
Dread’. See FEAR. ANT. Increase, grow, expand.

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Eag’er. See Active. See also ANNIHILATE.

Earl’y. Betimes, not late, opportune. Ant. Reveal; restore.
ANT. Late, behind time. Effect’. See ACCOMPLISH.
Earn’. Gain, get, reap, deserve. Effect’. See CoNSEQUENCE.
ANT. Forfeit, lose, not merit. err Efficient, efficacious, power-
Earn‘est. Eager, ardent, intent; seri- ul.
ous, resolved. ANT. Ineffective; weak.
Ant. Slack, apathetic; trifling, Effect’ual. See Errective and ADE-
hesitating. QUATE.
Earth’ly. Terrestrial; sordid, carnal, Effem’inate. Woman-like, unmanly,
fleshy. weak.
ANT. Celestial, heavenly; spirit- Ant. Manly, strong.
ual. Effete’. Barren; worn out, exhausted,
Ease’. See CoMFoRT. decayed,
Eas’y. Not difficult; graceful; mod- ANT. Fruitful; fresh, vigorous.
erate, gentle. See also COMFORT- Efficacy. Force, energy, virtue, po-
ABLE. tency, competency.
Ant. Difficult, hard; ungraceful; ANT. Weakness, impotence.
severe. Efficient. See EFFECTIVE and also
Eat’able. Edible, esculent, harmless ABILITY.
Ant. Uneatable; noxious. Eff’ort. Endeavour, attempt, struggle,
Ebb’. Flow back, fall, sink, wane. essay.
Ant. Flow, rise. ANT. Apathy.
Eccent’ric. Not concentric; irregular, Effront’ery. Audacity, impudence,
anomalous, odd, singular. presumption, insolence.
ANT. Concentric; regular; ANT. Respectfulness.
natural. Egotist’ic. Self-conceited, self-centred,
Eclat’. Renown, applause, brilliancy. self-important.
ANT. Disapproval, ignominy. ANT. Altryistic.
ae: Overshadow, dim, obscure, Egre’gious. onspicuous; _extra-
veil. ordinary; monstrous, outrageous.
ANT. Reveal, illumine. ANT. Ordinary, commonplace.
Econ’omize. Husband, retrench, save. Eject’. Emit, throw out, dismiss;
Ant. Squander, spend, be lavish. dispossess.
Econ’omy. Good husbandry, manage- ANT. Keep in, retain, restrain,
ment, saving, parsimony, thrift. authorize possession.
ANT. Bad management, waste- Elab’orate. Laboured, studied, care-
fulness, extravagance. fully wrought, perfected.
Ec’stasy. Rapture, transport, trance. ANT. Simple, plain, unpreten-
Ant. Calmness, self-possession. tious.
Edd’y. Whirlpool, vortex. Elapse’. Pass, glide, go by.
ANT. Flow. ANT. Stand still, remain.
Edge’. Brink, margin, border, sharp- Ela’ted. Exhilarated, elevated, existed,
ness. AntT. Depressed; cool.
Ant. Inner part; bluntness. Elect’. Choose, select, pick out.
Ed’ible. See EATABLE. Elect’rify. Thrill, amaze, startle,
E’dict. Proclamation, law, statute, astonish.
decree. Ant. Calm.
Ed‘ify. Build, construct; teach; im- El’egant. Graceful, refined, tasteful.
prove. See also BECOMING and BEAUTIFUL.
ANT. Pulldown, destroy; corrupt. Ant. Ungraceful, inelegant, un-
Ed’ucate. Instruct, teach, train. refined.
ANT. Neglect. Elegy. Lament, dirge, threnody.
Efface’. Blot out, obliterate, destroy. ANT. Triumphal song.
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Elemen‘tary. Uncompounded, sim- Emol’ument. Gain, reward, pay, re-

ple; primary, introductory. muneration.
Ant. Compound; advanced. ANT. Loss.
Elevated. See ELATED. Emo’‘tion. See AGITATION.
Elevation. Erection; exaltation; up- Emphat’ic. Impressive, forceful, sig-
lifting, improvement; loftiness. nificant, decided.
Ant. Pulling down; depression, ANT. Unemphatic, unimpressive,
spoiling; lowness. weak, undecided.
Elicit. Draw out, extract, evoke, Empir’ic. Experimental.
obtain. Ant. Theoretic.
Eligible. Fit to be chosen, qualified, Employ’. Hire, engage; use, apply;
suitable. busy.
ANT. Ineligible, unfit, unqualified. Ant. Dismiss; disuse, withhold;
Elim’inate. See Esecr. idle.
Elope’. Run away, abscond, decamp. Employ’ment. Work, occupation, vo-
ANT. Remain. cation.
El’oquence. Oratory, rhetoric; gifted Ant. Idleness, worklessness.
speech. Empow’er. See AUTHORIZE.
ANT. Poor speaking. Empt’y. Void, vacant; destitute;
Elu’cidate. Illuminate, make clear, senseless, silly.
explain, interpret. Ant. Full, replete; sensible.
Ant. Darken, obscure, make un- Emulate. Vie with, compete, rival.
intelligible. Emula’tion. Competition, rivalry,
Elude’. See Avorp. contention.
Ema’‘ciated. See GAUNT. Ena’ble. See AUTHORIZE.
Em/anate. Flow, proceed, issue, Enact’ment. See DECREE.
spring. : Enam’oured. See BEWITCH.
Eman’‘cipate. Free, deliver,
enfran- Enchant. See BEWITCH.
chise, liberate. Enchant’ment. Incantation, witch-
Ant. Enslave, bind, disfranchise. craft, delight, fascination.
Embar’rass. Entangle, incommode, Ant. Disenchantment, disap-
hamper, confuse, distress. pointment.
Ant. Help, enable. Encir’cle. Encompass, enclose, en-
Embel’ish. Adorn, beautify, orna- viron. See also EMBoDy.
ment, grace. ANT. Exclude, shut out.
ANT. Spoil, mar. Enclose’. See ENCIRCLE.
Embez’zle. Steal, filch, purloin, Enco’mium. Eulogy, praise, lauda-
peculate. tion.
Ant. Be honest. ANT. Dispraise, blame, censure.
Em‘blem. Figure, type, badge, mark. Encom’pass. See ENCIRCLE.
Embod’y. Incorporate, include, com- Encount’er. See COMBAT.
prise. Encour’age. See CHEER.
ANT. Exclude. Encroach’. Intrude, trench, trespass,
Embold’en. See CHEER. invade.
Embrace’. See CLAasp and Emsopy. Ant. Keep away from, respect
Emenda‘tion. Correction, rectifica- privacy.
tion, improvement. Encum’ber. See EMBARRASS. :
ANT. Error, blunder, misprint. End’, Termination, close, finish,
Emerge’. Issue forth, spring out; remnant; issue; result, aim, pur-
come into sight, appear. pose.
ANT. Submerge, sink in; dis- ANT. Beginning, start, whole.
appear. Endanger’. Imperil, jeopardize, haz-
Emer’gency. See Crisis. ard, risk.
Em’‘inence. Prominence, height; fame, Ant. Secure, make safe.
celebrity, distinction. Endeavour. See ATTEMPT.
AnT. Depth, obscurity. Endless. Boundless, interminable,
Eminent. See CELEBRATED. unceasing, perpetual, infinite; con-
Emit’. See Eyecr and EXHALE. tinual.
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ANT. Terminable, bounded, kimit- Enlist’. Enrol, register ; engage.
ed, finite, ceasing. . Decline service.
Endorse’. Back, approve, sanction, Enli‘ven. Quicken, make lively. See
ratify. also AROUSE and CHEER.
AnT. Disapprove, oppose. Ant. Depress, cast gloom.
Endow’. Dower, furnish, endue, en- En‘mity. Hostility, hate, animosity.
rich, invest. See also ANGER.
‘ ae Deprive, withhold, impover- ANT. Friendship, fede, :
ish. Enno’ble. Elevate, make noble, digni-
Endu‘rance. Continuance, fortitude,
patience, submission. ANT. Degrade.
ANT. Cessation; impatience; Enor’mity. Outrage, atrocity, vil-
resistance. lainy.
Endure’. Continue, last; bear, suffer. Enor’mous. See COLOSSAL.
En’emy. Adversary, foe, opponent, Enough’. Sufficient, adequate, abun-
antagonist. dant.
ANT. Friend, supporter, backer. ANT. Insufficient, inadequate,
Energet‘ic. Active, forceful, vigorous, scant, scanty.
effective, nervous. Enrage’. Irritate, provoke, exasper-
Ant. Inactive, weak, ineffective, ate, infuriate, madden, anger, in-
nerveless. cense.
En’ergy. Force, activity, vigour, Ant. Soothe, calm.
strenuousness. Enrap’tured. See BEwITCH.
ANT. Inactivity, weakness, Enrich’, See ENDow and EMBELLISH.
apathy. Enrol’. See ENLIsT.
En’ervated. Enfeebled, unnerved, Ensconce’, Shelter, cover, hide,
debilitated, unstrung. screen.
ANT. Strengthened, nerved. Enshrine’, See’ CONSECRATE.
Enfee’bled. See ENERVATED. En’sign. Banner, standard, colours,
Enforce’. Compel, constrain, oblige; badge.
execute. Ensnare’. See ALLURE.
Ant. Lead, persuade; repeal. Ensue’. Succeed, follow, result.
Enfranch’ise. Liberate, set free, give ANT. Go before, cause.
the vote to. Entan’gle. Ravel, involve, implicate,
Ant. Disfranchise. j perplex, confuse.
Engage’. Pledge, bind; Sep es hire; Ant. Unravel, extricate, disen-
busy, engross; fight wi under- tangle; free, clear.
take. En’‘terprise. Undertaking; venture,
Engage’ment. Employment; prom- adventure; activity.
ise, contract; combat. ANT. Inactivity, inertness, apathy,
Ant. Unemployment. Entertain’. Harbour, lodge, treat;
Engen‘der. Generate, breed; cause. amuse, cheer.
Engross’. Absorb, occupy. See also ANT. Refuse shelter, exclude;
ENGAGE. refuse welcome; depress.
Enhance’. Increase, heighten, im- Entertain’ment. Hospitality, feast;
prove. amusement.
Ant. Mar, spoil, diminish. ANT. Inhospitality, mirthlessness.
Enjoin’. Order, prescribe, urge. Enthu’siasm. Fanaticism: frenzy,
ANT. Obey, submit. ardour, interest, zeal.
Enjoy’. Like, relish; possess. ANT. Religious sanity; coldness,
Ant. Dislike; be without. indifference.
Enjoy’ment. See GRATIFICATION. Enthu’siast. Visionary, dreamer,
Enlarge’. Set free, liberate. See also zealot.
AUGMENT. ANT. Practical person, Laodicean.
ANT. Imprison, incarcerate. Enthusias’tic. Ardent, zealous, fer-
Enlight’en. Illuminate, inform, edify, vent, visionary.
instruct. Ant. Cool, calculating, critical.
Ant. Darken, make ignorant. Entice’. See ALLURE.
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Entice’‘ment. Allurement, attraction, Ant. Irregular, variable, excit-

temptation, inducement. é.
Ant. Repulsion. E’qual. Alike, uniform, equivalent;
Entire’. Whole, complete, pérfect, proporvenss impartial; _ fit,
undivided. able.
Ant. Partial, incomplete, timper- Ant. Unequal, aero:
fect, divided. partial; unfit, incapable.
Enti‘tle. Name, designate; style; Equanim’ity. Composure, calmness,
qualify, fit. coolness.
Ant. Disqualify. Ant. Agitation, excitability.
Ent’rance. Ingress, entry, passage, Equip’. Array, furnish, provide, arm,
portal. accoutre.
ANT. Exit, outlet, egress. Ant. Divest, withhold supplies.
Entrance’ (vb.). See BEwircH. Equ’itable. Just, fair, impartial, pro-
Entrap’. Ensnare, inveigle. See also portionate.
ENTANGLE. Ant. Unfair, unjust, partial, dis-
Ant. Set free, liberate. proportionate. P
Entreat’. See BEsEECH. Equ’ity. Justice, impartiality, fairness.
Entreat’y. Solicitation, suit, petition, ANT. Injustice, partiality, unfair-
prayer. ness.
._ ANT. Command. Equiv’alent. Commensurate, equal,
En’try. See ENTRANCE. tantamount, synonymous.
Entwine’. Twist round, encircle, sur- ANT. Incommensurate, unequal,
round. opposed.
Ant. Disentangle, loose. Equiv’ocal. Doubtful, ambiguous, un-
Enu’merate. Count, number, reckon; certain, questionable.
detail. ANT. Unambiguous, certain, un-
Enun’ciate. Declare, propound, state, questionable.
publish. Equiv’ocate. Prevaricate, shuffle,
Ant. Conceal, suppress. quibble, evade.
Envel’op. Enwrap, enclose, surround. ANT. Admit, confess, speak
Ant. Unwrap; exclude. straight out.
Enyen’omed. Poisoned; enraged, E’ra. See Epocu.
noxious. Erad‘icate. Root out, extirpate. See
ANT. Harmiless; kindly. also ANNIHILATE.
En’vious. See JEALOUS. Ant. Leave alone, spare.
Eee, Messenger, legate, ambassa- Erase’. Rub out, obliterate. See also
or.r. ANNUL.
En‘vy. Jealousy, ill-will, grudging, Erect’. Build, raise, lift, found, set
invidiousness. upright.
ANT. Goodwill, contentedness. Ant. Puli down, sink, lower.
Ephemeral. Short-lived, transieat, Err’. Deviate, wander; go wrong,
momentary, evanescent. sin; mistake.
Ant. Long-lived, everlasting. Ant. Keep straight, do right;
Ep‘icure. Sensualist, voluptuazy, be correct.
Sybarite. Exrat’ic. Wandering, nomadic; ec-
_ ANT. Ascetic. centric.
Epidemic. Prevalent, general. ANT. Undeviating, steady, natural.
ANT. Sporadic. Erro’neous. Wrong, false, incorrect,
Epigrammat’ic. Terse, short, concise, inaccurate, mistaken.
pointed. ANT. Right, true, correct, accu-
Ant. Diffuse, pointless. rate.
Epis’tle. Letter, missive, note. Er’ror. Blunder, mistake, sin, inac-
._ ANT. Oral message. curacy, fallacy.
Epit’ome. See ABRIDGMENT. ANT. Correctness, accuracy,
Epit’omize. See ABRIDGE.
‘och. Era, period, time, date.
E‘quable. Regular, even, steady, calm.
Welle
‘adite. (ol
rm eect > iy
read, lettered.
Era] [Exa
AnT. Unlearned, unscholarly, Ea er: Laudation, encomium, pane-
tll-read, unlettered.
Esndi‘tion. See KNOWLEDGE. ae Dispraise, condemnation.
‘tion. Outburst, outbreak, ex- Evade’. See Avoip.
plosion, rush. Eyanes’cent. Vanishing, fleeting, tran-
ANT. Tranquillity. sitory, fugitive.
Escape’. See Avorp. ANT. Permanent, constant.
Escort’, Accompany, conduct, con- Evap’orate. Dissolve, disappear.
voy. ANT. Consolidate.
Ant. Abandon. Eva’sion. Equivocation, prevarica-
‘calent. See EATABLE. tion, shuffling, excuse.
‘cial. Special, peculiar, particu- ANT. Straightforwardness, con-
ar, chief. fession, admission.
Ar. General, least. Eya’sive. Shuffling, equivocal, pre-
Espouse’. Betroth; marry, wed; varicating.
support. ANT. Straightforward, frank,
ANT. Refuse; oppose. honest.
Espy’. Discover, descry, see; per- E’ven. Level, smooth, plain, flat;
ceive. equable, calm; not odd
ANT. Miss, fail to see.
ANT. Unilevel, rough, raised,
Essay’ (vb.). See ATTEMPT. ruffied, excitable; odd.
Es’say. Attempt, endeavour. See
also DISQUISITION. Event’. Occurrence, circumstance;
Es’sence. Being, substance, essential issue, consequence. See also ENTER-
part, scent, perfume. PRISE,
ANT. Accidents. ANT. Antecedent.
Essen‘tial. Inherent, vital, necessary, Everlast’ing. See ENDLEss.
requisite. Ev‘idence. Testimony, witness, proof,
ANT. Non-essential, unnecessary. deposition.
Establish. Fix, settle, found. See ANT. Disproof.
also ERECT. Ey’ident. Clear, manifest, patent,
ANT. Disestablish, unsettle, des- plain.
troy. ANT. Obscure, unintelligible.
Estate’. Rank, state, position; prop- F’vil. Bad, ill, wicked, vicious, cor-
erty, possessions. rupt. See also ABANDONED.
Esteem’. See ADMIRE and APPRECI- ANT. Good, virtuous, genuine.
ATE. Evince’, Manifest, show, demon-
Es’timable. Worthy, good, honour- strate.
able. Ant. Conceal, disprove.
ANT. Dishonourable, worthless. Evolve’. Develop, unfold, expound.
Es‘timate. See APPRAISE and Exac’erbate. Exasperate, irritate, vex,
PRECIATE. embitter.
Estima‘tion. Valuation, calculation; Ant. Soothe, propitiate.
esteem, regard. Exact’. Accurate, correct, precise;
ANT. Disregard, disapproval. strict, methodical.
Eter’‘nal. Endless, everlasting, per- Ant. Inaccurate, careless, loose,
petual, interminable. unmethodical.
ANT. Transient, temporary, ephe- Exact’ (vb.). See Extort.
meral. Exac’tion. Extortion, oppression,
Ethe’real. Airy, celestial; rare, rapacity.
volatile. Ant. Fairness, mildness.
Ant. Earthly; dense. Exag’gerate. Amplify, magnify, over-
Eth’ics. Morals, morality, moral state.
hilosophy. ANT. Minimize; understate.
ic. Laudatory, encomiastic, Exakt’. Lift up, raise, elevate, dig-
panegyric. nify. See also ENNOBLE.
ANT. Condemnatory, disparag- ANT. Cast down, lower, humili-
ing. ate.
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Examina‘tion. Inspection, inquiry, ANT. Communicate, reconcile,

investigation, scrutiny; trial. absolve.
Exam‘ine. Inquire, inspect, scrutinize, Excres’cence. Swelling, growth, lump.
question. Exeru’ciate. Torture, agonize, rack,
ANT. Pass over, ignore. torment.
Exam’ple. Sample, model; instance, ANT. Comfort, alleviate.
precedent. Ex’culpate. Exonerate, absolve, par-
Exas’perate. See: ENRAGE. don, acquit.
Exceed’. Surpass, excel, go beyond, AnT. Blame, accuse.
overstep. Excur’sion. Journey, jaunt, tour,
Ant. Fall short, be inferior. | trip, expedition; digression.
Excel’. Surpass, be superior, be emin- Excu’sable. Pardonable, allowable,
ent. venial.
Ant. Fail, be inferior. ANT. Inexcusable, unpardonable,
Ex’cellence. Superiority, eminence; sinful.
worth, fine quality, perfection. Excuse’ (vb.). See EXCULPATE.
Ant. Inferiority, poor quality, Excuse (n.). Apology, pretext, justifi-
imperfectness. cation, defence, extenuation.
Except’. Exclude, omit, reject; raise ANT. Aggravation.
objection. Ex’ecrable. Abominable, detestable,
Ant. Include, admit; give in, hateful, accursed.
accede. ANT. Agreeable, delightful;
Excep’tionable. Objectionable, un- blessed.
desirable. Ex’ecute. Accomplish, effect, fulfil,
Ant. Unobjectionable, desirable. finish; hang, behead.
Exceptional. nusual, abnormal, ANT. Attempt, begin, fail.
peculiar, rare. Execu’tion. Accomplishment, per-
ANT. Usual, ordinary, common- formance; workmanship; capital
lace. punishment.
Ex’cerpt. Extract, selected passage, Ant. Failure, attempt.
quotation. Exem’plary. Commendable, praise-
Excess’, Superabundance, super- worthy, laudable.
fluity, overplus; intemperance. ANT. Blameworthy, culpable.
Ant. Lack, falling short, defeat; Exemp'lify. Illustrate, evidence, show.
sobriety. ANT. Contradict, conflict with.
Excess’ive. Superabundant, exuber- Exemp’tion. Immunity, privilege,
ant; extravagant, unreasonable, freedom.
too great. ANT. Obligation.
ANT.. Defective, lacking; sober. Ex’ercise (.). Use, employment,
Exchange’. Change, commute, truck, application; practice, exertion.
barter, trade, interchange. ANT. Disuse, slackness, neglect.
Exci’table. Irritable, passionate, hot- Ex’ercise (vb.). Exert, apply, train,
tempered, hyper-sensitive. drill; trouble.
Ant. Placid, calm, even-tempered. ANT. Disuse; cheer.
See also EQUABLE. Exert’. Exercise, strive, employ.
Excite’. See AROUSE and FLUSTER. Exer’tion. Effort, struggle, labour,
Excite’ment. See AGITATION. strain.
Exclaim’. Call out, vociferate, shout ANT. Apathy, inertness; ease.
out, cry. Exhale’. Breathe out, evaporate.
ANT. Be silent. ; ANT. Inhale.
Exclude’. Shut out, eject. See also Exhaust’. Drain, empty; weaken,
Depar and Except. enfeeble, tire; consume, spend.
Ant. Include, admit. ANT. Fill up; strengthen, re-
Exclu’sive. Excluding, excepting; fresh; save up, economize.
sole, special; stand off. Exhib‘it. See Display.
ANT. Inclusive; sociable. Exhibi’tion. Display, show, spectacle,
Excommu'nicate. Expel, denounce, representation.
anathematize. Exhil’arate. Sec CHEER.
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Exhort’. See Apvisz. Explore’. See ExAMINE.
Ex‘igency. Urgency, distress, require- Expose’. Lay bare, disclose, exhibit;
ment. See also SIS. subject, make liable.
ANT. Easiness. ANT. Conceal, cover.
Ex‘ile. Expulsion, banishment, ex- Expos‘ition. See EXPLANATION.
patriation. Expound’. See ELUCIDATB.
Ant. Home, repatriation. Express’. See Expicir.
Exile’ (vb.). See EXPATRIATE. Express‘ive. Significant, telling, live-
Exist’. Be, live; occur, endure, con- ly, striking.
tinue. ANT. Inexpressive, dull, insignifi-
ANT. Be dead, cease. cant.
Ex‘it. Egress; departure, withdrawal. Expunge’. See ANNUL and ANNIBIL-
ANT. Ingress, entrance. ATE.
Exon’erate. See ACQuirT. Ex’quisite. Choice, perfect, rare, deli-
Exor’bitant. See Excessive. cate, refined.
Exotic. Foreign, not native. ANT. Common, unrefined.
Ant. Native, not foreign. Extend’. See ExpAnp.
Expand’. Unfold, extend, widen, Exten’sive. Large, broad, wide,
spread. comprehensive.
ANT. Fold, narrow, contract. ANT. Narrow, confined.
Expa‘tiate. See DiLaTE. Extent’. Length, reach, width, bulk.
Expa‘triate. Exile, expel, banish. Exten’nate. Lessen, reduce, qualify,
ANT. Repatriate, recall. excuse.
Expect’. Await, hope for, look for ANT. Heighten, intensify.
ANT. Despair. Exter’minate. See ANNIHILATE.
Expe’dient. Fitting, suitable, advan- Exter’nal. Outward, outer, exterior.
tageous, useful. ANT. Internal, inward.
ANT. Inexpedient, unadvisable, Extin’guish. Quench. See also An-
unprofitable. NIHILATE.
Ex’pedite. Hasten, accelerate, for- ANT. Light, kindle.
ward, advance, facilitate. Ex’tirpate. See ANNIHILATE.
ANT. Retard, delay, hold up. Extol’. See APPLAUD.
Expedi’tious. Prompt, quick, active. Extort’. Exact, squeeze out, get by
ANT. Slow, tardy, slack. force.
Expel’. See Esect and ExcLupe. Extor’tion. See ExAcTION.
Expend’. Spend, disburse, use, empty. Extract’. Pull out, draw out; distil;
ANT. Husband, save. cite, quote.
Expen’sive. Costly, dear, high-priced. ANT. Insert.
ANT. Cheap, low-priced. Extra’neous. Extrinsic, foreign.
Expe’rience. Trial, proof, practice, test. ANT. Native, intrinsic.
ANT. Inexperience. Extraord’inary. Uncommon, unpre
Expert’. See Aproit and ADEPT. cedented, marvellous, rare.
Expiration. Exhalation; death; ANT. Common, usual, ordinary.
close, end, termination. Extrav’agant. Excessive, prodigal,
ANT. Inspiration; beginning. lavish, wild; absurd.
Expire’. Die, decease; end, termin- Ant. Restrained, limited, ecor-
ate. See also EXHALE. omical; reasonable.
ANT. Live; begin. Extreme’. Utmost, farthest, most
Explain’. See ELUCIDATE. distant, final.
lanation’. Exposition, interpreta- ANT. Nearest, least distant.
tion, account; meaning. Extrem‘ity. Verge, end; great distress.
ANT. Obscuration. ANT. Middle; ease.
Explic‘it. Express, positive, definite, Ex’tricate. See FREE (vb.) and Eman-
unequivocal, plain. CIPATE.
Ant. Implicit, vague, indefinite. Extrude’. See Eyect.
Ex’ploit. Feat, achievement, adven- Exu’berant. See ABUNDANT.
ture. } Exult’. Triumph, delight, rejoice.
ANT. Failure. ANT. Grieve, despair.
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Fa’ble. Story, legend, myth; fiction, ANT. Faithless, inconstant, dis-
figment. loyal. :
ANT. Fact, truth. Fall’. Drop, sink, decline, descend;
Fab‘ric. Structure, building; mater- die; sin.
ial, texture. ANT. Rise, ascend.
Fab‘ricate. Construct, forge, invent, Falla’cious. Deceptive, misleading,
coin, produce. delusive, mocking, false.
Fab‘ulous. Fictitious, not real, false, Ant. True, real, actual.
mythical. Fall’acy. Deception, illusion; soph-
ANT. True, real, based on fact, ism. See also ERROR.
actual. 1 Ant. Truth.
Face’. Front, countenance, visage, Fall’ible. Erring, uncertain, liable to
surface; assurance. mistakes.
ANT. Back. AnT. Certain, infallible.
Face’ (vb.). See COMBAT. False’. Untrue, lying, mendacious;
Face’tious. Merry, jesting, jocular, dishonest, treacherous; spurious,
droll, funny, humorous. supposititious.
AnT. Duil, serious. ANT. True, truthful, loyal.
Fac’ile. Pliable, docile, tractable, False’hood. Lie, untruth, fabrication,
easy. fiction.
Ant. Difficult, intractable. Ant. Truth, fact.
Facil‘itate. See EXPEDITE. Falt’er. Waver, totter, hesitate, stut-
Facil’ity. Dexterity, expertness, op- ter, vacillate.
portunity. See also ABILITY, ANT. Be firm.
Ant. Clumsiness; disability. Fame’. Rumour, hearsay; glory,
Fact’. Deed, performance, act; event, Teputation, honour, renown.
occurrence; truth. AnT. Fact; shame, dishonour;
ANT. Fiction. ignominy.
Fac’tion. Clique, cabal, junto; dis- Familiar. Friendly, affable; ac-
cord. See also CABAL. customed, wonted; conversant
ANT. Harmony, agreement. with.
Facti’tious. Artificial, unreal. ANT. Unfriendly, unsociable;
ANT. Real, genuine. unaccustomed, strange; ignorant of.
Fac’ulty. Talent, endowment, gift, Familiar’ity. Acquaintance, intimacy,
knack. See also ABILITY. freedom.
ANT. Disability, inability. Ant. Unfamiliarity; modesty.
Fade’. Wither, decay, droop, pale. Fam‘ily. Household; kindred, an-
Ant. Flourish, revive. cestry, clan; group, order.
Fag. See JADE. ANT. Individual.
Failing. Fault, defect, weakness. Fam‘ime. Dearth, hunger, starvation.
ANT. Merit, virtue. AnT. Plenty, satiety.
Failure. Miscarriage, default, short- Fa’mous. See CELEBRATED.
ening, neglect. Fanat‘ical. Visionary, bigoted, on-
ANT. Success, performance. thusiastic.
Faint’. Weak, languid; dim; slight, ANT. Sedate, practical, broad-
small minded.
ANT, Strong; clear; great. Fanciful. Imaginative, fantastic,
Fair’. Unblemished, untarnished; ideal, capricious, chimerical.
open, honest, equitable, impartial; ANT. Practical, steady.
moderately good; clear, not cloudy. Fan’cy. Conceit, conception, liking,
ANT. Blemished; unfair, in- taste; whim, caprice.
equitable, biased; good; cloudy. Ant. Reality; dislike.
Faith’. See BELIEF. Fantas‘tic. Fanciful, imaginative,
Faith’ful. Trusty, trustworthy, con- visionary, queer.
stant, true, loyal. ANT. Real, practical.
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Par‘cical. Ludicrous, droll, comie, Fa’vour. Grace, countenance, patron-
laughable, extravagant. age; gift, boon.
ANT. Tragic, serious. ANT. Disfavour, disapproval.
Fare’. Travel, journey; subsist, live. Fe’alty. Loyalty, fidelity, allegiance.
Farewell’. Valediction, leave-taking, AnT. Disloyalty, treachery.
ara nya . Fear’. Dread, horror, fright, alarm,
NT. reeting, good morning, anxiety, awe.
how do you do? F ANT. Courage; unconcern; ir-
Farm’er. Husbandman; agriculturist; reverence.
collector. Fear’ (vb.). Dread, apprehend; rever-
Farra’go. See HopGe-PopGsr. ence, venerate.
Far’thest. See EXTREME. ANT. Be bold, be unconcerned;
Fas’cinate. See BEWITCH. contemn, mock.
Fascination. See ENCHANTMENT. Fear’ful. Apprehensive, timid; awful,
Fash’ion. See Custom. dreadful, terrible, shocking; rever-
Fash’ion (vb.). Make, shape, form, ential.
create, mould. Ant. Bold, courageous.
Fash‘ionable. Current, prevailing; Fear’less. See BoLpD.
stylish, modish. beter Practicable, possible, do-
Ant. Unfashionable, dowdy. able.
Fast’. Firm, constant, immovable; ANT. IJmpracticable, impossible.
secure; quick, rapid; dissipated. Feast’. Festival, holiday; banquet,
Ant. Loose, unbound; unsafe; entertainment, carousal; pleasure,
slow; sober. delight. See also BANQUET.
Fast’en. Fix, join, tie, bind. ANT. Fast, disappointment.
ANT. Unfix, disjoin, untie. Feat’. See ExpLoit.
Fastid’ious. Particular, over-nice, Feat’ure. Lineament, appearance,
a. dainty, finical, meticu- aspect; peculiarity, characteristic.
us. Fecund’ity. Productiveness, fertility,
ANT. Indifferent, careless, easy- fruitfulness.
going. ANT. Barrenness, infertility.
Fat’. Corpulent, plump, fleshy, obese, Federa’tion. See ALLIANCE.
gross; greasy, unctuous; stupid. Fee’. Recompense, pay, reward,
ANT. Lean, thin; intelligent. bribe.
Fate’. Destiny, lot, doom, chance, Fee’ble. Weak, frail, debilitated,
death. imbecile; dim, faint.
Fa’tal. Destined, doomed; deadly, ANT. Strong, vigorous, sane.
lethal, mortal. Feel’. Touch, handle; experience,
ANT. Unordained; harmless. suffer; be moved by.
Fath’omless. Bottomless, unfathom- Feel’ing. Touch, sensation; emo-
able, abysmal, profound. tion; impression, notion; tender-
Ant. Shallow, fathomable. ness, conviction.
Fatigue’. Weariness, exhaustion, Ant. Hardness, mercilessness.
tiredness, latitude. Feign’. Pretend, dissemble, affect.
ANT. Rest. y Felic’itate. See CONGRATULATE.
Fatigue’ (vb.). Weary, tire, exhaust, Felic’ity. Joy, happiness, good luck,
jade. bliss; appropriateness.
ANT. Rest, refresh, Ant. Misfortune, sorrow, infel-
Fat’nous. Silly, weak, idiotic, imbe- icity.
cile. Fell’, Barbarous, inhuman, savage,
ANT. Sensible, serious. pitiless.
Fault’. Defect, blemish, flaw; sin, ANT. Gentle, mild, kind.
error, blunder; default. Fel‘low. Companion, comrade, asso-
Ant. Merit, flawlessness. ciate, mate, counterpart.
Fault‘less. See IMMACULATE. ANT. Stranger.
Fault’y. Defective, imperfect, bad; Fellowship. Brotherhood, intimacy,
wrong. d association, sociability.
ANT. Perfect, sound, good. Ant. Isolation, aloofness.
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Fel’on. See CRIMINAL. Fierce’. Vehement, violent. See also
Fem‘inine. Womanly, soft, modest; FEROCIOUS.
unmanly, womanish. ANT. Gentle, mild.
Ant. Manly, strong, masculine, Fi’ery. Igneous. See also ARDENT.
virile. Fight. See AFFRAY.
Fen’. Moor, marsh, bog, slough. Fig’ment. See FICTION.
Ant. Dry land. Fig’urative. Typical, emblematic,
Fence’. Palisade, barrier, guard. _ metaphysical.
Ferment’. Concoct, brew; excite, ANT. Actual, ae N
agitate. Fig’ure. Form, shape, fashion; trope,
Ant. Calm, soothe. * metaphor, emblem, symbol.
Fero’cious. Fierce, savage, wild, bar- Fil’ament. See Fipre.
barous. Filch’. Steal, purloin, pilfer.
Ant. Mild, gentle. Ant. Be honest.
Fero’city. Cruelty, savagery, fierce- Fil‘ibuster. Freebooter, pirate, bue-
ness. caneer.
Ant. Kindness, gentleness. Fill’. Supply, replenish; glut, satiate,
Fer’tile. See ABUNDANT. satisfy.
Ant. Unfertile, unproductive. Ant. Empty, leave unsatisfied.
Fer’vent. Glowing, heated, vehement, Filth’. Dirt, foulness, nastiness, im-
impassioned. purity.
ANT. Cool, unimpassioned. ANT. Cleanliness, purity.
Fer’vid. See FERVENT. Filthy. Dirty, foul, nasty, impure.
Fer’vour. Warmth, glow, ardour, ANT. Clean, pure.
vehemence. Final. Last, ending, ultimate con-
ANT. Coolness, imperturbability. clusive, decisive.
Fest’al. Festive, joyous, merry, gay. ANT. First, beginning; incor-
ANT. Everyday; gloomy, sad. clusive.
Fest’ival. See FEAST. Fine’. Thin; light, airy, clear; ele-
Festiv‘ity. Merrymaking, gaiety, gant, handsome, splendid; subtle.
conviviality. ANT. Coarse; ie ugly; stupid.
Ant. Mourning. Fin‘ical. See Fastipious.
Fe’tid. Stinking, foul, corrupt, noi- Fin’‘ish. End, conclude, close; per-
some. form; elaborate.
ANT. Sweet-scented, pure, whole- ANT. Begin; leave unamended.
some. Fi‘nite. Bounded, limited, restricted,
Fet’ter. Shackle, bind, enchain; hin- terminable.
der, confine. ANT. Infinite, unlimited.
ANT. Loose, set free, advance. Firm’. Strong, sturdy; dense, solid;
Feud’. Strife, contention, broil. steadfast, constant.
ANT. Peace, amity. ANT. Weak, unsteady; fluid,
Fe’ver. Heat, fervour, agitation. thin; inconstant, fickle.
ANT. Coolness, calmness. First’. Primary, original; highest,
Fi’bre. Thread, filament; toughness, chief, foremost.
strength. ANT. Last, final; lowest, hind-
ANT. Weakness. most.
Fick’le. See CHANGEABLE. Fis’sure. See CREVICE.
Fiction. Invention, fabrication, fig- Fit’. Fitting, proper, suitable. See
ment. See FABLE. also BECOMING and EXPEDIENT.
ANT. Truth, fact. ANT. Unfitting, improper up-
Ficti‘tious. False, untrue, supposi- suitable.
titious, counterfeit. Fit’ful. See CHANGEABLE.
ANT. True, genuine, actual. Fix’. Set, fasten, settle; determine,
Fidelity. See FEALty. appoint.
Fiend‘ish. Devilish, diabolical, hellish, ANT. Unfix, detach; hesitate.
malignant. Flac’cid. Soft, loose, weak, flabby.
Ant. Angelic, heavenly, benig- ANT. Firm, tight.
nant. Flag’. See DECLINE.
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Flagi‘tious. See ATROCIOUS. Flog’. Beat, whip.
grant. See ATROCIOUS. Flood’. Deluge, inundation; super-
ame’. Blaze, brightness, fire; abundance, tidal flow.
ardour, passion, affection. AnT. Drought; ebb.
ANT. Dullness, coldness. Flood’ (vb.). See INUNDATE.
Flash’. Coruscation, gleam, sudden Flor’id. owery, ornate, bright-
stroke, coloured.
ANT. Steady light. ANT. Plain; dull.
Flash’y. Gaudy, showy, tawdry. Flound’er. Roll about, wallow,
ANT. Sober, refined. stumble.
Flat’. Horizontal, level, even, smooth; Flour’ish. Thrive, prosper, succeed.
insipid, stale. ANT. Fade, fail.
ANT. Perpendicular; unlevel. un- Flout’. Ridicule, jeer at, taunt, insult.
even, rough; fresh. ANT. Treat with respect.
Flat’ter. See CAJOLe. Flow’. Stream, glide, emanate;
Flat’tery. Cajolery, adulation, fawn- abound.
ing, sycophancy. ANT. Stand still.
ANT. Snubbing. Flow’ery. See FLorip.
Fla’vour. Taste, savour, relish, smack. Becta: Waver, undulate; vacil-
Flaw’. See BLEMISH. ate.
Flay’. Skin, excoriate. Ant. Be constant, be uniform.
Fleck’. Spot, speck, streak. Peet Flowing, smooth, voluble,
Flee’. Fly, run away, escape; avoid. glib.
ANT. Stand still, pursue. ANT. Stuttering, hesitating.
Fleece’. Shear, clip; rob, despoil. Flurr’y. Flutter, gust, accede con-
Fleet’. Quick, rapid, speedy. fusion.
ANT. Slow, tardy. ANT. Steadiness.
Fleet’ing. See EVANESCENT and Flust’er. Agitate, excite, perturb, con-
EPHEMERAL. fuse.
FleshTy. Bodily, animal, carnal, ANT. Calm, allay.
sensual. Flut’ter (.). Quivering, agitation,
ANT. Spiritual, pure. tumult, confusion.
Flesh’y. See CORPULENT. ANT. Calm, coolness.
Flex’ible. Pliable, limber, lithe, Flut’ter (vb.). Flap, flip, quiver, agi-
yielding. tate, ruffle.
Ant. Inflexible, stiff, unyield- Fly’. Soar, mount; hasten; escape,
ing. ; ; flee.
Flight’. Flying, fleeing, soaring, exo- ANT. Sink; remain.
du Ss. Foam’, Froth, spume, spray.
Flight’y. Giddy, volatile, light-headed. Foe’. See ENEMY.
See also CHANGEABLE. Foi‘ble. Fault, weakness, defect, fail-
ANT. Steady, sober. ing.
Flim’sy. Slight, thin; trivial, super- ANT. Merit, good point.
ficial. Foil’. See BAFFLE.
ANT. Substantial; serious, weigh- Fold’. Double over; envelop, wrap.
ty. Ant. Unfold, unwrap.
Flinch’. Shrink, swerve, wince. Fol’low. Pursue, come after, succeed;
ANT. Stand firm. result from, proceed; imitate, copy.
Fling’. Cast, hurl, throw. ANT. Precede, go before; lead,
ANT. Catch. ( initiate.
Flip’pant. Pert, saucy, forward, ir- Fol’lower. Adherent, dependent,
reverent. associate, retainer; imitator, suc-
ANT. Respectful, reverent, seri- cessor.
ous. Ant. Leader. opponent; pre-
Flirt’. Toss, jerk; jeer; coquette. decessor.
Flit’. Flutter, pass. Fol’ly. Foolishness, absurdity, silli-
Ant. Be steady, remain. ness, imprudence.
Flock’. Drove, herd, multitude. ANT. Wisdom, sense.
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Foment’. Excite, stimulate, encourage. Ant. Follow, succeed.
ANT. Allay. ‘ A Fore’going. See ANTERIOR.
Fond’. Weak, foolish, doting, affec- For’eign. See Exotic.
tionate. Fore’most. First, leading, highest.
ANT. Sensible; severe. Ant. Last lowest, hindmost.
Fond‘le. See CARgss. Forerunn’er. Precursor, harbinger,
Food’. Sustenance, aliment, support, herald,
meat, diet. ANT. Follower.
ANT. Starvation, want. Foreshad’ow. See BETOKEN.
Fool’. Dolt, idiot, simpleton, imbe- Fore’sight. Prescience; foreknow-
cile. ledge; caution, prudence.
ANT. Wise man, sage. ANT. Jmprudence, carelessness.
Fool’ery. Absurdity, nonsense, buf- Forestall’, See ANTICIPATE.
foonery. Foreteli’. Predict, prophesy, augur.
ANT. Good sense. ANT. Record, give retrospect.
Fool’hardy. Venturesome, rash, in- For’feit. Fine, mulct, loss.
cautious, reckless. ANT. Remission, gain.
ANT. Cautious, prudent. Forge’. See FABRICATE.
Bool’ish. Absurd, senseless, irrational, Forget’. Overlook, neglect, lose
ridiculous, nonsensical, indiscreet. memory of.
ANT. Wise, sensible. Ant. Remember, recall, regard.
Foot’. Paw; bottom, base, 12-in. Forget’ful. Heedless, careless, neglect-
measure. ful, oblivious.
ANT. Head, top. ANT. Mixdful, careful.
Foot’step. Footprint, footmark, track. Forgive’. Pardon, absolve, acquit,
Fop’. Dandy, coxcomb, puppy. remit.
Fop ’pish. andified, coxcombical, ANT. Punish, condemn, excom-
overdressed. municate.
ANT. Modest, sober. Forgo’. Give up, relinquish resign,
For’ay. Raid, incursion, invasion, abandon.
inroad. ANT. Hold, keep, retain.
Forbear’, Abstain, cease, refrain, Forlorn’. See DISCONSOLATE.
desist; be lenient. Form’. Fashion, mould, shape, con-
ANT. Go on, continue; treat figuration, figure; rite; manner,
harshly. order.
Forbear’ance. Abstinence, refraining, Form’ (vb.). Fashion, mould, create;
indulgence, lenity. constitute.
ANT. Harshness. Ant. Unmake.
Forbid’. Prohibit, inhibit, disallow, Form’al. Ceremonious, stiff, exact,
debar. punctilious, affected.
Ant. Allow, command. ANT. Informal, easy, sncere-
Forbid’ding. Repulsive, disagreeable, monious.
offensive, odious. Form’er. See ANTERIOR.
ANT. Attractive, pleasant, likable. For’midable. See DREADFUL.
Force’. See ENFORCE. Foreake’. See ABANDON.
Force’ (n.). Strength, vigour, vio- Forswear’, See ABANDON and Deny.
lence, emphasis; army, troops. Forthwith’. At once, immediately,
ANT. Weakness, gentleness. straightway, instantly.
Borc‘ible. ees active, effective, ANT. Later.
energetic; emphatic, cogent. For’tify, Secure, strengthen, en-
ANT. Weak, Duatechice un- trench; encourage, brace.
emphatic. AnT. Weaken; discourage, un-
Forebode’. See BETOKEN. nerve. s
Forecast’. Predict, anticipate, an- Fortitude. See ENDURANCE.
nounce beforehand, reckon in ad- Fortu’itous. See CASUAL.
vance. For’tunate. Successful. See afso
ANT. Be retrospective. AUSPICIOUS.
Forego’. Precede, go before. ANT. Unsuccessful.
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For’tame. Chance, accident, luck; Free’ (vb.). Set free, liberate, release,
estate, possessions, property. rescue, deliver.
ANT. Misfortune. Ant. Bind, confine, enslave.
For’ward. Onward, advanced, pro- Free’dom. Liberty, release, independ-
gressive; ready, prompt; bold, ence; frankness, openness; scope,
confident. opportunity, familiarity, licence.
Ant. Backward; dilatory; timid. Ant. Slavery, dependence; dis-
For’ward (vb.). See ACCELERATE. ingenuousness; formality.
Fost’er. See CHERISH. Freight’. Burden, cargo, load.
Foul’. See FiLtuy. Fren’zy. Madness, fury, rage.
Found’. Set, build, base, institute, ANT. Sanity, calm.
ground; cast in a mould. Fresh’. New, novel; raw; healthy;
Foundation. See Base. inexperienced.
Founder’. Creator, originator, author, ANT. Old, stale; uncooked; un-
beginner. healthy; experienced.
Ant. Follower, imitator. Fret’. Rub, chafe; vex, gall; worry.
Fount’. Spring, source. fiae Smoothe, soothe; be cheer-
Fount’am. See Fount. ul.
Frac’tious. See Cross. Fret’ful. See Captious and Cross.
Frac’ture. See BREAK. Fric’tion. Rubbing, grating, attri-
Frag’ile. Weak, slender. See also tion.
BRITTLE. Friend’. Intimate, associate, familiar;
ANT. Strong, solid. benefactor.
Frag’ment. Piece, bit, portion, morsel, ANT. Enemy, opponent, adver-
scrap. sary.
ANT. Whole. Friendly. See AMICABLE.
Fra’grant. See BALMy. Friendship. Affection, intimacy,
Frail’. See FRAGILE. familiarity, love.
Frail’ty. Weakness, frailness, fault; ANT. Hostility, opposition,
sinful tendency. hatred.
ANT. Strength firmness, con- Fright’, See FEAR.
sistency. Fright’en. See AFFRIGHT.
Frame’. See FABRICATE. Fright’ful. See AWFUL.
Frank’. See CANDID. Frig’id. Cold, chilling; unfeeling,
Fran‘tic. Frenzied, mad, distracted repellent.
wild. ANT. Warm; sympathetic.
ANT. Calm, sane. Frisk’. Skip, dance, hop, caper, frolic.
Frat’emize. Consort, co-operate, ANT. Stand still.
associate. Frit’ter. Shred; waste, dissipate, idle.
ANT. Quarrel disagree, stand Ant. Use profitably.
aloof. Frivol’ity. See Leviry.
Frard’. Deceit, guile, knavery wile Friv’olous. Foolish, vain, trivial.
trickery, cheating. ANT. Grave, serious.
Ant. Honesty. Frolic, See Frisk.
Fraud’ulent. Dishonest, cheating, Front’. See FAcE.
knavish, deceptive. Froth’y. Foamy. See also Friv-
ANT. Honest. OLOUS.
Fraught’. Filled, laden, charged, Fro’ward. Untoward, perverse, re-
pregnant. fractory, petulant. See also Cross.
ANT. Empty. ANT. Obedient, amenable.
Fray’. See AFFRAY and CoMBAT. Fru’gal. Thrifty, economical.
Freak. See CAPRICE. ANT. Extravagant, prodigal,
Freak’ish. See CHANGEABLE. wasteful.
Free’. Unrestrained, at liberty, re- Fruit’ful. See ABUNDANT.
leased, exempt; frank, ingenuous; Fruit’less. Useless, vain, idle, futile.
generous, liberal; casual. barren, bootless.
Ant. Bound, confined, impri- Ant. Fruitful, advantageous,
soned; disingenuous; close; precise. profitable.
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Frustrate’. See BAFFLE. Fune‘real. Dismal, gloomy, lugubri-
Fulfil’. See ACCOMPLISH. ous, mournful.
Full’. Replete, satiated, stocked, com- Ant. Cheerful, bright.
plete. Far’bish. Polish, burnish, brighten.
Ant. Empty, unsatisfied, incom- Fu’rious. See FEROCIOUS.
plete. f Furn‘ish. Provide, supply; fit up,
Fullness. Repletion, satiety, pleni- equip.
tude; copiousness. ANT. Strip; withhold.
Ant. Emptiness, incompleteness. Fur’niture. Movables, fittings, chattels.
Full’y. Completely, entirely, suffi- Fur’ther. See Ap.
ciently, wholly, quite. Fur’tive. Stealthy, secret, sly.
Ant. Imperfectly, incompletely. ANT. Open, above board.
Ful’some. Offensive, rank, sickening, Fu’ry. See FRENzy and ANGER.
loathsome. Fust’‘ian. Rant, bombast, rhodo-
ANT. Agreeable, pleasant. montade, nonsense.
Func’tion. Performance, exercise; ANT. Good sense.
Office, duty, occupation; cere- Fu’tile. See FRUITLEss.
mony. Futil‘ity. Uselessness, vanity, worth-
ANT. Neglect. ¢ lessness, unprofitableness.
Fundament’al. Primary, basic, im- Ant. Utility, advantage, profit-
portant. ableness.
Ant. Incidental, unessential, un- Fu’ture. Coming, forthcoming.
‘important. ANT. Past.

Gab’ble. See BABBLE. ANT. Dull, sober, quiet.

Gag’. Muzzle, silence, stifle. Gar’land. Wreath, chaplet.
Ant. Unmuzzle. Garn’er. Hoard, gather, accumulate.
Gai’ety. Joyousness, hilarity, festi- ANT. Dissipate, scatter.
vity, jollity. Garn‘ish. See EMBELLISH.
ANT. Sadness, mourning, dull- Gar‘rulous. Talkative, loquacious,
ness. prattling, chattering.
Gain’. See ACQUIRE. ANT. Silent.
Gain’ (n.). See ADVANTAGE. Gath’er. Collect, pluck, glean; de-
Gain’say. Contradict, controvert, dis- duce, conclude. See also ASSEMBLE.
pute, oppugn. ANT. Scatter.
ANT. Agree, defend. Gaud’y. See GarisH.
Gal‘axy. Group, cluster, constella- Gaunt’, Lean, attenuated, emaciated,
tion. lank, thin.
Gale’. Blast, storm, hurricane. Ant. Stout, healthy-looking.
ANT. Calm. Gawk’y. Clumsy, awkward, un-
Gal‘lant. See CHIVALROUS. gainly.
Gallantry. Courage, bravery, hero- ANT. Graceful, nimble.
ism, chivalry; politeness, courtesy. Gay. See BLITHE.
ANT. Cowardice, poltroonery; Gear’. Equipment, accoutrements,
discourtesy. furniture, apparatus, tackle.
Gamb‘ol. See Frisk. Gen’eral. Universal, catholic, usual,
Game’. Play, amusement, pastime, prevalent.
sport, diversion. ANT. Particular, rare, uncommon.
Ant. Work. Gen’erate. Engender, beget, produce.
Gang’. Band, troop, crew, horde. Ant. Be born.
Gap’. See BREACH. Genera‘tion. Propagation, procrea-
Garb’. See ATTIRE. tion, production; era, time, age.
Gar’bage. Offal, refuse, filth. Generos‘ity. Kindness, beneficence,
Gar’ble. Misquote, distort, pervert. liberality, bountifulness.
Ga‘rish. Gaudy, glittering, flaring, ANT. Stinginess, illiberality, um-
flashy. kindness.
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Gen‘erous.
0 Noble, magnanimous; Glad’ness. See Garety.
munificent, open-handed, liberal, Glam’our. See ENCHANTMENT.
kind Glance’, See GLIMPSE.
ANT. Ignoble, poor-spirited, Glare’. Dazzle, gleam, flame, glower.
stingy, close-fisted. ANT. Be dim.
‘nial. See CORDIAL. Gleam’. Glimmer, shine, flash.
Ge’nius.. Talent, cleverness, ability; ANT. Be dull.
bent, aptness. Glee’. Part-song. See also GAIBTY
ANT. Stupidity, incapacity. Glide’. Flow, slip, slide.
Genteel’. Polite, courteous, well-bred. ANT. Stand still, rest.
ANT. Ill-bred, rude, impolite. Glim’mer. See GLEAM.
Gente. Well-bred; mild, placid, Glimpse’. Glance, gleam, rapid look.
tender; docile, meek. ANT. Steady look, full view.
AnT. TIll-bred; hard, pitiless; Glist’en. Beam, shine, twinkle.
intractable. Ant. Be dark, duil.
Gen‘uine. Real, true, authentic, sin- Glit’ter. See GLISTEN and GLEAM.
cere, unadulterated. Gloom’. Darkness, cloudiness, dim-
ANT. False, sham, fictitious. ness; melancholy, depression.
Ge’nus. Class, group, race, sort, kind. ANT. Brightness, cloudlessness;
ANT. Species. cheerfulness.
Germ’. Seed, embryo, origin, first Gloom’y. Dim, dark, cloudy, dismal,
principle. depressing.
ANT. Full growth, maturity. ANT. Bright, light. cloudless;
Germane’. Allied, kindred, related, gay, cheery.
relevant. Glo’rify. See EXxALT.
ANT. Unrelated, irrelevant. Glo’rious. See punen eae
Ges’ture. Gesticulation, posture, ac- Glo’ry. Spiendour, nificence,
tion. fame, renown, eeoute onour.
Get’. See ACQUIRE. ANT. Dimness, shabbiness, ob-
Gew’gaw. See BAUBLE. scurity, dishonour.
Ghast’ly. Spectral; pallid, cadaver- Glow’ing. See ARDENT.
ous, wan; horrible. Gloze’. Smooth over, extenuate. Ses,
ANT. Corporeal, alive; high- also CAJOLE.
coloured; pleasing. et ANT. Aggravate.
Ghost’. Spectre, apparition spirit, Glut’. Cloy, gorge cram, surfeit,
phantom. satiate.
oo Living person, body, real- Ant. Leave unsatisfied.
Glu’tinous. Sticky, viscous, ropy.
Gibberish. See BABBLE. Ant. Liquid, smooth.
Gib’e. See DERIDE. Glut’ton. Gormandizer, gourmand,
Gid’dy. Dizzy, flighty, inconstant. greedy fellow.
ANT. Steady, constant. ANT. Ascetic, temperate eater.
Gift’. Boon, grant, bounty, largess, Glut’tonous. Greedy, gorging, gor-
present; talent, faculty. mandizing.
Gift’ed. Able, talented, clever. Ant. Temperate, ascetic.
ANT. Feeble, ignorant, incapable. Go’. Proceed, advance, depart, move.
Gigan’‘tic. See COLOSSAL. ANT. Stay, remain, rest.
Gild. See EMBELLISH. Goad’, See AROUSE.
Gim’crack. See BAUBLE. God’ly. Godlike, religious, pious,
Gird’. Belt, encircle, environ, inclose, holy.
surround. AnT. Ungodly, irreligious, pro-
Gist’. Meaning, point, substance, fane.
pith. Good’. Virtuous, excellent, religious,
Give. See IMPART. \ fitting, kind.
Glad’. Delighted, pleased, gratified ANT. Wicked, bad, unfitting, un-
happy, joyous. kind.
ANT. Sorr , displeased, unhappy Good’ (n.). Benefit, advantage, bless-
Glad’den. See HEER. ing.
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Ant. Harm, disadvantage. Ant. Thankless, ungrateful; un-
Good'ly. Comely, pleasant, agreeable; welcome.
comparatively large. Gratifica’tion. Enjoyment, delight,
Ant. Ugly, unpleasing; trifling. indulgence, satisfaction.
Goodness. Excellence, worth; virtue; ANT. Disappointment, dissatis-
kindness, benevolence. faction. :
ANT. Badness, wickedness; un- Grat’ify. Indulge, please, delight.
kindness. ANT. Refuse, displease.
Gorge’. See GLUT. k Gratu’itous. Voluntary, spontaneous;
Gor’geous. Splendid, magnificent, unwarranted.
sumptuous, superb. ANT. Mercenary, paid for, com-
ANT. Shabby, mean, cheap. pulsory.
Gos’sip. Tattle, chatter. Grave’. Serious, stand, solemn;
Govern. Rule, direct, command. weighty, important.
ANT. Misrule, misdirect, mis- Ant. Trivial, frivolous, undigni-
govern. fied.
Government. Rule control, sway, Gray‘ity. Attraction towards centre
administration. of earth, weight, importance, seri-
ANT. Disorder, anarchy. ousness, sedateness.
Grab.’ See GRASP. Ant. Lightness, unimportance,
Grace’. Favour, permission, mercy; triviality, frivolity.
beauty, elegance. Great’. Big, huge, vast; noble, sub-
ANT. Disfavour, refusal; un- lime, high; principal.
gainliness. ; ANT. Small, little, unimportant,
Grace’ful. Beautiful, elegant, natural, minor.
easy.
Ant. Ungainly, inelegant. Great’ness. Magnitude; eminence,
Grace’less. See CORRUPT and BASE. fame; nobility.
Gra’cious. See AFFABLE. ANT. Smallness, obscurity.
Grad’ual. Slow, progressive, regular. Greedi’ness. Avidity, voracity, eager-
Ant. Rapid, spasmodic, jerky. ness.
Grand’. Tall, great, majestic, pom- ANT. Generosity, coolness.
pous, stately, chief. Greed’y. Voracious, ravenous, avari-
ANT. Short, small, insignificant; cious, covetous. See also GLur-
inferior. TONOUS and GRASPING.
Grand’eur. Splendour, magnificence, ANT. Self-restrained, unenvious.
majesty, greatness. Green’. Verdant, emerald; fresh,
ANT. Shabbiness, sordidness, blooming; unripe, immature.
lowliness. ANT. Faded, ripe.
Grant’. Give, bestow; concede, ad- Green‘ness. Vividity, freshness, im-
mit. maturity.
ANT. Withhold, refuse. ANT. Withered state, decay.
Graph’ic. Pictorial, vivid, lively, Greet’. Address, hail, welcome.
picturesque. ANT. Bid farewell, avoid.
ANT. Dull, tedious, unpictur- Grief’, See AFFLICTION.
esque. Griev’ance. Hardship, trouble, in-
en Seize, gripe, wrestle; cope justice, ground of complaint.
with. ANT. Justice.
AnT. Lert go, release; shrink Griev‘ous. Painful, hurtful, harmful,
from, sad, deplorable.
Grasp’. Catch, clasp, seize, clutch, ANT. Painless, easy, cheerful.
hold. Grim’. Sullen, surly. See also Fero-
ANT. Let go, release. cious. :
Grasp‘ing. Avaricious, greedy, covet- ANT. Mild, gentle.
ous. Grind’. Pulverize, pound, crush;
ANT. Unenvious, generous. afflict, oppress.
Grate’ful. Thankful, beholden; ae- ANT. Comfort, relieve.
ceptable, agreeable, welcome. Gripe’. See Grasp.
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Grisly. Hideous, frightful. See also ANT. Refuse, deny.
GHASTLY. Guard’. Defence, protection; sentry,
_ Ant. Agreeable, pleasant-look- watchman; vigilance, keeping.
ing ANT. Defencelessness, insecurity.
an’. Moan, lament. Guard’ ey See DEFEND.
ope’. Fumble, feel one’s way, Guard’ed. See CiRCUMSPECT.
grabble. Guard‘ian. Keeper, protector, war-
ANT. Go confidently. den, custodian.
Gross’. Big, bulky; thick, dense; ANT. Ward.
coarse, sensual; impure, glaring; Guerd’on. Reward, prize, recompense.
entire. ANT. Loss.
ANT. Smail, light; decent; net. Guess’ (n.). See CONJECTURE.
Gross’ness. Coarseness, indelicacy. Guess’ (vb.). Surmise, divine, reckon,
Ant. Decency, delicacy. imagine, fancy.
Grotesque’. Whimsical, odd, bizarre, ANT. Know certainly.
unnatural. Guide’. Lead, conduct, direct, regulate.
ANT. Regular, ordinary, natural. ANT. Follow.
Ground’. Soil, earth; land; founda- Guide’ (n.). Leader, conductor, direc-
tion, base; motive, reason, cause. tor, counsellor.
Ground’ (vb.). Base, establish, found; ANT. Follower, pupil.
instruct. Guild’. Association, fraternity, com-
Group’. Cluster, assemblage, associa- pany.
tion. See also GENUS. Guile’. See FRAUD.
Ant. Individual. Guilt’. See CRIME.
Grov’el. See COWER. Guilt’y. Criminal, wicked, culpable.
Grow’. Increase, develop, advance, ANT. Innocent, blameless,
wax. Guise’, See FASHION.
Ant. Decrease, decline. Gull’. See CHEAT.
Growl’. Snarl; grumble, complain. Gullibility. Simplicity, credulity.
ANT. Purr; be cheerful. ANT. Astuteness.
Growth’. Increase, augmentation, Gump’‘tion. Acuteness, astuteness,
development, progress. shrewdness.
Ant. Decrease, decline. ANT. Simplicity.
Grudge’. Begrudge, envy. Gush’. Flow, stream, spout.
ANT. Be generous. ANT. Stop, cease.
a (n.). See ENvy. Gust’. Breeze, blow, blast, squall.
”, Harsh, rugged, surly, brusque. ANT. Calm, lull.
ANT. Smooth, soft. Gus’‘to. Relish, savour, zest.
Grumb’le. Complain, growl, murmur. ANT. Distaste, dislike.
Ant. Be uncomplaining. Gue’zle. Drink, swill, tope.
Guarantee’. Warrant, insure, pledge. Gyve. Fetter, chain, manacle.

Habil’iments. See ATTIRE. _ Hag’gard. See GAUNT.

Hab’it. Custom, usage, practice, wont. Hag’gle. Higgle, chaffer, bargain.
See also ATTIRE. ANT. Buy outright.
Ant. Unwontedness. Hail’. See GREET.
Habita’tion. See ABODE. * Hale’. Healthy, sound, hearty, robust,
Habit’ual. Accustomed, ordinary, vigorous.
wonted, customary. ANT. Unhealthy-looking, weakly,
Ant. Unwonted, unusual, un- Hal’low. See CONSECRATE.
accustomed. Hallucina’tion, Delusion, illusion;
Habit’uate. See INURE. mistake.
Hack’neyed. Trite, common, stale, Ant. Reality, truth.
threadbare. big Pause, rest, stop; falter, hob-
Ant. Novel, fresh.
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ANT. Go on, walk easily. Har’monize. Accord, agree, corres-
gine Shackle, fetter, clog, im- pond; arrange in parts.
pede, encumber. ANT. Disagree, be out of accord.
ANT. Release, disencumber, ac- Har’mony. Concord, agreement,
celerate. peace, friendship.
Hand’. Paw; agency; workman, ANT. Discord, disagreement,
employee. quarrelling.
Ant. Employer. Har’row. See ANNOY.
Handle. Wield, manage, manipu- Harsh’. Rough, discordant; bitter;
late; treat; discuss. cruel, brutal.
Hand’some. See BEAUTIFUL. ANT. Smooth, harmonious,
Hand’y. Convenient. See also gentle.
ADROIT. Harsh’ness. See ASPERITY.
ANT. Inconvenient. See also Haste’. Quickness, speed, hurry, ce-
AWKWARD. lerity, vehemence.
Hap’. Accident, fortune, fate. ANT. Slowness, tardiness,
Hap‘less. Unfortunate, unlucky, un- apathy.
happy. Hast’en. See ACCELERATE.
ANT. Lucky, fortunate, happy. Hast’y. Precipitate, rash, irritable;
Hap’pen. Occur, befall, chance, take speedy; passionate.
place. ANT. Circumspect, deliberate,
Hap’piness. Pleasure. See also GRATI- dispassionate.
FICATION. Hate’. See AsHor.
ANT. Sadness, sorrow, misfor- Hate’ (n.). See ENMITY.
tune. Hate’ful. See ExECRABLE.
Harangue’. Speech, oration. Ha’tred. See Enmity and AVERSION.
Har’ass. See ANNOY. Haught’iness. Arrogance, pride,
Har’binger. See HERALD. hauteur, loftiness, insolence.
Har’bour. Asylum, refuge, shelter, ANT. Humility, condescension,
haven. geniality.
Har’bour (vb.). Shelter, lodge; cher- Haught’y. See ARROGANT.
ish, entertain. Haul’. See DRAw.
ANT. Eject, banish. Haunt’. Frequent, resort to, visit
Hard’. Firm, solid; difficult; harsh, often.
cruel, severe; unyielding. ANT. Desert, keep away from.
ANT. Soft, easy; gentle, mild; Hauteur’. See HAUGHTINESS.
yielding. Ha‘ven. See HAarBour.
Hard’ened. See CALLous. Hav’oc. Devastation, ruin, destruc-
Hard’ihood. See EFFRONTERY. tion, desolation.
Hard’ship. See ApversIty. ANT. Reconstruction, restora-
Hard’y. Brave, intrepid, courageous, tion.
robust, stouthearted. Haz’ard. See DANGER and ACCIDENT.
ANT. Timid; weakly; faint- Haz’ard (vb.). Risk, endanger, adven-
hearted. ture, imperil.
Hate Injury hurt, loss, mischief, ANT. Secure, make safe, preserve.
evil. Haz’ardous. Adventurous, bold; dan-
ANT. Profit, good. gerous, perilous, precarious.
Harm’ (vb.). Injure, hurt, damage. ANT. Timid, safe, certain.
ANT. Profit, benefit. Ha‘zy. Foggy, misty, cloudy; vague.
Harm’ful. See BANEFUL. ANT. Clear, unclouded.
Harm‘less. Inoffensive, innocuous, Head’. Top, summit; chief. ruler;
innocent. intelligence, brain.
ANT. Harmful, noxious, offen- Ant. Foot, bottom; subordinate.
sive. Head‘long. _‘Precipitately, hastily,
Harmonious. Concordant, conson- rashly, pell-mell.
ant; musical; amiable, friendly. ANT. Slowly, deliberately.
ANT. Discordant, unmusical; Head’strong. Obstinate, self-willed,
unfriendly. stubborn; venturesome.
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ANT. Complaisant, yielding; Height’en. See ENHANCE and AG-
cautious. GRAVATE.
Bet Restore, remedy, cure; recon- Ant. Detract from, lower.
cile. Hein’ous. See ATROCIOUS.
ANT. Injure; set at enmity. Hell’ish. See FIENDISH.
Health’. Salubrity, soundness, robust- Help’. See Arp.
ness, vigour. Help’less. Weak, feeble, defenceless,
ANT. Insalubrity, unhealthiness, irremediable.
weakness. ANT. Strong, resourceful; remedi-
Health’y. See HALE. able,
Heap’. Accumulate, pile, mass. Hem’. Border, edge, fringe.
Ant. Throw down, lay level. ANT. Surface.
Hear’. Listen, hearken, attend, heed. Her’ald. Proclaimer, precursor, fore
ANT. Be deaf, disobey. runner, harbinger.
Heart’. Core, centre; mind, will; Her’ald (vb.). See ADVERTISE.
courage; enthusiasm. Hercu‘lean. Laborious, toilsome,
ANT. Circumference, exterior; colossal.
apathy. ANT. Slight, easy.
Heart’ily. Cordially, sincerely, act- Heret’ical. Unorthodox, heterodox,
ively, ardently. impious.
Ant. Indifferently, coldly. ANT. Orthodox, sound.
Heart’y. Sincere, warm, cordial. See Her’itage. Inheritance, patrimony,
also HALE. estate.
Ant. Insincere, cold. Her’mit. Eremite, recluse; solitary,
Heat’. Warmth, caloric; passion anchorite.
rage, excitement. Hero’ic. See BoLp.
Ant. Cold, coolness, calmness. Her’oism. See COURAGE.
Heat’ed. Excited, angry, passion- Hes’‘itate. See FALTER.
ate. Hesita’tion. See DousT.
ANT. Calm, passionless, unim He’terodox. See HERETICAL.
passioned. Heteroge’neous. Unlike, dissimilar,
Heave’. Raise, lift, throw. miscellaneous.
ANT. Drop, depress. ANT. Alike, homogeneous.
Heav’en. Firmament, sky, welkin. Hew’. Cut, chop; shape.
Ant. Earth, ground, hell. Hia’tus. See BREACH.
Heay’enly. See Divine. Hidd’en. Covert, concealed; mys-
Heav’iness. Gravity; depression, terious, occult, abstruse.
despondency. See also DESPAIR. ANT. Open, revealed, plain.
Ant. Lightness; gaiety, good pie Cover, conceal, secrete, bury
spirits. veil.
Heay’y. Weighty, ponderous; op- Ant. Uncover, reveal, disclose.
pressive, grievous; dull, stupid; Hid’eous. See GHASTLY and GRISLY.
drowsy. Hig’gle. See HAGGLE.
Ant. Light; comforting; easy; High’. Tall, lofty, elevated; eminent.
intelligent; wide awake. exalted, superior; loud; acute.
Hec’tor. Threaten, menace, bully. Ant. Low, short, humble; low-
Ant. Speak gently, encourage. pitched.
Hedge’. Fence, hem in; bet both High’ly. Much, greatly, exceedingly.
ways, play double part. ANT. Slightly, by no means.
Ant. Leave open, admit. Hila’rious. See CONVIVIAL.
Heed’. Mind, pay attention, note, Hilar’ity. See GAIETY.
consider. Hind’. Peasant, farm-servant, herds-
Ant. Disregard, be careless, man.
neglect. Hind’er. Impede, stop, prevent, ar-
Heed’ful. See CAREFUL. rest, delay.
Height’. Top, summit, acme. See Ant. Urge on, facilitate.
also ALTITUDE. Hind’rance. Impediment, preven-
Ant. Depth, bottom. tion, obstruction. restraint.
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Ant. Facility, liberty. Hon‘our. Glory, credit, renown;
Hint’. Suggest, intimate, imply. See dignity; truthfulness, word, princi-
also ALLUDE. 1e.
Ant. Speak out. tytn td Ant. Dishonour, disgrace; dis-
Hint’ (7.). Suggestion, intimation, honesty.
allusion. Hon’our (vb.). Respect, esteem, vener-
Hire’. Pay, wages, allowance. ate; dignify, elevate.
Hir’sute. Hairy, shaggy, bearded. Ant. Dishonour, disparage, de-
Ant. Smooth, hairless, beardless. preciate, lower. y
His’tory. Record, story, past events. Hon‘ourable. Trustworthy, upright,
Histrion’ic. Theatrical, dramatic. honest, just; illustrious.
Hit’. See BEAT. ANT. Dishonourable.
Hoard’, See GARNER. Hood’wink. See Hoax and CHEAT.
Hoarse’. Husky, raucous, rough, Hooked’. Curved, bent, aquiline.
grating. ANT. Straight.
ANT. Smooth, soft. Hop’. Jump, skip, caper, dance.
Hoar’y. Gray, silvery, frosty. ANT. Stand still, be steady.
Hoax’. Befool, dupe, trick, cheat. Hope’. Expectation, look for, confi-
Hob’ble. See Limp. dence, reliance.
Hodge’-podge. Hotch-potch, medley, ANT. Despair, distrust.
miscellany, farrago. Hope’ (vb.). Expect, look for, be
Hoist. See HEAVE. confident.
Hold’. Grasp, seize; contain; pos- ANT. Despair of, distrust.
sess, keep; detain; last, endure; Hope’ful. Expectant, confident, cheer-
avail. ful; promising.
Ant. Let go, loose; fail. ANT. Despairing, cheerless, un-
Hole’. Aperture, opening, excava- promising.
tion, rent. Hope'less. Desperate, despairing;
ANT. Stopper, unbroken surface. impossible, impracticable.
Hol’low. Concave, sunken; empty, ANT. Expectant, confident, hope-
void; insincere, false. ful; possible, practicable.
ANT. Solid; full; sincere, genu- Hori’zon. Limit, bound, verge.
ine. Hor’rible. See GRIsLy.
Ho’ly. Pure, sacred, religious. Hor’rid. Terrible, frightful. See also
, Ant. Unholy, impure, irreligious, GRISLY.
profane. Hor’rify. See AFFRIGHT.
Hom’age. Fealty, obeisance, defer- Hor’ror. See FEAR.
ence, duty; worship. Hos’pitable. Kind, liberal, welcom-
Home’. See ABODE. ing.
Home'ly. Homelike, simple, plain; ANT. Inhospitable, unfriendly.
commonplace. Hospitality. Welcome, kindly recep-
Ant. Splendid. costly, extrava- tion, shelter.
gant, elaborate. Ant. IJnhospitality, dismissal.
Home’spun. Home-made; plain, Host’. Landlord, innkeeper, enter-
coarse. tainer.
Ant. Shop-made, fine. ANT. Guest, inmate, lodger.
Hom‘ily. Sermon, discourse, lecture. Host’. Army, crowd, multitude.
Homoge’neous. Uniform, | similar. Host’ile. See ADVERSE.
akin. Hostility. See ENmitTy.
ANT. Heterogeneous. Hot’. Heated, warm, See also
Hon’est. Upright, truthful, faithful, ARDENT.
sincere, trustworthy. Ant. Cold, cool.
Ant. Untruthful, untrustworthy, Hound’. Chase, pursue, urge on.
false. E ANT. Flee.
Hon’esty. Integrity, trustworthiness, House’ (n.). Family, line, lineage.
sincerity, rectitude, uprightness. See also DomiciLe and ABODE.
Ant. Dishonesty, insincerity, House’ (vb.). Shelter, harbour; con-
turpitude. tain, .
Hoy] (mi)
ANT. Shut out, exclude. Hu’morous. Whimsical, jocose, com-
Hoy’el. Hut, cabin, poor dwelling. ical.
. Palace, mansion. ANT. Dull, stolid.
Hov’er. Flutter, waver over, fly about. Ho’mour. Bent, mood; drollery,
ANT. Pause, rest. comicality.
Hub’bub. Din, tumult, uproar, dis- ANT. Gravity.
turbance. Humour (vb.). Gratify, yield to, com-
ANT. Peace, quiet, calm. ply with.
Hue’. See CoLour. ANT. Disappoint, refuse, oppose.
Hug’. See CLasp. Hunt’. Chase, pursue, hound.
Huge’. See COLossAL. ANT. Flee, run.
Humane’. Gentle, kind, benevolent, Hurl’. See Fiinc.
tender, compassionate. Hurri’cane. Tempest, tornado.
ANT. Cruel, ungentle, hard. Hur’ry. See HASTE.
Human’‘ity. Mankind; kindness, Hurt’. See DAMAGE.
charity, benevolence, compassion. Hurt’ful. See BANEFUL.
ANT. Divinity; cruelty, unkind- Hus’band. Consort, spouse.
ness. ANT. Wife.
Hu’manize. Civilize, refine, soften. Hus’bandry. Agriculture, farming,
ANT. Corrupt, harden. tillage; economy.
Hum’‘dle. Low, lowly, poor, mean; Hus‘ky. See HOARSE.
meek, modest. Hussy’. See JADE.
Ant. High, lofty, grand, proud. Hust’le. Push, shove, jostle.
Humble (vb.). See ABASE. ANT. Give way.
Humbug (vb.). See Hoax. Hypercrit’‘ical. See CapPrtious.
Hu’mid. Damp, dank, watery, wet. Hypoc’risy. Deceit, imposture, pre-
ANT. Dry, arid. tence, cant.
Humil‘iate. See ABASE. ANT. Honesty, sincerity.
Humil’ity. Humbleness, modesty, Hypocrit‘ical. Deceitful, false, cant-
meekness. in g-
ANT. Pride, arrogance. ANT. Honest, sincere.

Icy. Cold, frozen, chilling; frigid. ANT. Honour, credit, praise.

Ant. Warm, genial. Ig‘norant. Unlearned, illiterate, un-
Ide’a. Conception, notion, fancy, enlightened, ill-informed.
impression; plan; archetype. Ant. Learned, lettered, literate,
Ant. Fact; individual thing. well-informed.
Ide’al. Imaginary; visionary, unreal; Ignore’, Disregard, neglect, reject.
standard. Ant. Regard, consider, heed.
ANT. Actual; ordinary. Il’. Wicked, evil, bad; sick.
Ident’ity. Sameness, oneness, indi- ANT. Good; well, cured.
viduality. {lle’gal. Unlawful, illicit, prohibited.
Ant. Difference. Ant. Legal, lawful.
I‘dle. Indolent, lazy; unoccupied; Chee tple: Unreadable undecipher-
vain, unprofitable; foolish. able,
Ant. Active, industrious; busy; Ant. Readable, legible, plain.
useful, profitable; sensible. Illegitimate. Unlawful, bastard.
I’dolize. Worship, adore, deify. Ant. Legitimate, lawful.
Ant. Execrate, blaspheme. Illi’cit. See ILLEGAL.
Igno’ble. See BASE. } Illim‘itable. Boundless, unbounded,
Ignomin‘ious. Disgraceful, dishon- immense, infinite.
ourable, shameful, humiliating. Ant. Limited, finite, small.
ANT. Honourable, creditable. Illit’erate. See IGNORANT.
Ig‘nominy. Disgrace, opprobrium Ill‘ness. Ailment, malady. See also
contempt, shame. DISEASE.
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Ant. Health. Ant. Subjection, obligation, lia-
Illog’ical. Inconsequent, unsound, bility.
fallacious. Immu ‘table. Unchanging, changeless,
Ant. Logical, sound, consequent. unalterable, fixed.
Tllu’minate. See ENLIGHTEN. Ant. Mutable, changing.
Illu’sion. See HALLUCINATION. Impair’. See DImMInIsH.
Tll’ustrate. See ELUCIDATE. Impart’. Give, bestow, afford. See
Illust’rious. See CELEBRATED. also DISCLOSE.
Im’age. Figure, likeness, effigy, Ant. Withhold, refuse.
statue, picture. Impar’tial. See EQUITABLE and Fair.
Imag’inary. See IDEAL and CHIMER- Impas’sioned. See FERVENT.
ICAL. Impa‘tient. Restless, hasty, intoler-
Imag’inative. Poetical, creative; fan- ant, unsubmissive.
ciful, visionary. ANT. Patient, olerant, submis-
Ant. Unpoetical; prosaic. sive, resigned.
Im‘becile. Weak, feeble, silly, idi- Impeach’. Accuse, denounce, arraign,
otic. censure; question.
ANT. Strong, sane. Ant. Defend, justify; believe.
Imbibe’. See ABsorB. Impeach’ment. See IMPUTATION.
Im‘itate. Copy, follow; counterfeit, Impede’. See HINDER.
ape, mimic. Imped’iment. See HINDRANCE.
ANT. Lead, initiate Impel’. See Drive and ACTUATE.
Immac’ulate. Spotless, stainless, un- Impend’ing. See IMMINENT.
blemished, faultless. Impen’etrable. Impervious, impass-
ANT. Spotted, stained, biemished. able, dense.
faulty. ANT. Pervious, penetrable.
Immate’rial. Incorporeal; unimpor- Imper’ative. Commanding, author-
tant, insignificant, trifling. itative; obligatory, binding.
ANT. Substantial, material; im- ANT. Submissive; unimportant.
portant, significant. Impercep’tible. Invisible, impalpable,
Immature’. See CRUDE. inaudible; exceedingly small.
Immeas‘urable. See ILLIMITABLE. Ant. Perceptible, visible, audible.
Imme’diate. Close, proximate; direct; Imper’fect. Defective, unfinished,
instantaneous. # incomplete. See also FAULTY.
ANT. Remote; mediate. ANT. Complete, perfect, finished. _
Imme‘diately. Forthwith, directly, Imper’il. See ENDANGER.
straightway. Impe’rious. Domineering, command-
ANT. Later. ing, arrogant, authoritative, dic-
Immense’. See ILLIMITABLE. tatorial, arbitrary.
Immerse’. Dip, plunge, douse; over- ANT. Considerate, condescend-
whelm. drown. ing.
Ant. Draw out. Imper’meable. See IMPENETRABLE.
Im‘minent. Threatening, impending, Impert’inent. Irrelevant; rude, impu-
near. dent, saucy, pert.
ANT. Remote. Ant. Pertinent, relevant, polite,
Immod’erate. See Excessive, courteous.
Immod’est. Indelicate, shameless, Imper’vious. See IMPENETRABLE.
indecent, indecorous, unchaste. Impet’uous. Precipitate, vehement.
ANT. Modest, decent, chaste. See also BOISTEROUS.
Immor’al. See ABANDONED. ANT. Calm, quiet, apathetic.
Immoral’ity. Wickedness, sin, vice, Im’pious. Irreligious, ungodly, pro-
depravity. fane, blasphemous.
ANT. Virtue, morality. ANT. Religious, pious, godly.
Immort’al. Undying, imperishable, Implac‘able. Unappeasable, irrecon-
endless, everlasting. cilable, unrelenting, remorseless,
ANT. Mortal. perishable, human. inexorable.
Immu‘nity. Exemption, release, free- Ant. Placable, reconcilable, re-
dom, privilege. morseful.
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Im’plicate. Entangle, involve, com- ANT. Proper, fit, suitable; decor-
promise. ous; right.
Ant. Exclude. Improve’. See AMELIORATE.
Implic‘it. Implied, inferred; unre- Improy’ident. Prodigal; impudent,
served, full. short-sighted, careless.
ANT. Expressed; reserved. ANT. Saving, economical, pru-
Imply’. Involve; mean, import. See dent.
also DENOTE. Impru’dence. Thoughtlessness, short-
ANT. Exclude. sightedness, heedlessness, rash-
Impolite’. Rude, discourteous, un- ness.
civil. Ant. Prudence, carefulness, cau-
ANT. Polite, courteous, civil. tion.
Import’. Introduce, bring in; denote, Im’pudence. See EFFRONTERY.
imply, mean; interest. Im’pudent. See AUDACIOUs.
ANT. Export. Impugn’. See Garnsay.
Im’port (x.). Importation; purport, Im’pulse. Push, thrust; incentive,
drift, gist. motive; sudden resolve.
Ant. Export. ANT. Pull; premeditated act.
Importance. Weight, consequence Impul’sive. See IMpETUOUS.
moment, value. Impure’. Mixed; foul, unclean; cor-
ANT. Unimportance, insignifi- rupt; unchaste.
cance. ’ ANT. Pure, unmixed, clean,
Import’ant. Weighty, momentous, chaste.
significant, serious. Imputa‘tion. Accusation, charge;
ANT. Unimportant, insignificant, attribution; slur.
trivial. Inacces’sible. Unapproachable, out
Importune’. See BESEECH. of reach.
Impose’. Lay, fix, appoint; trick, ANT. Approachable, accessible.
deceive. Inac’curate. Inexact, faulty, careless,
Impo’sing. See GRAND. erroneous. .
Imposi’tion. See FRAup. ANT. Accurate, exact, correct,
Im’post. Tax, levy, tribute, duty. careful.
ANT. Exemption. eae ie Sluggish, inert, idle, sloth-
Impos’tor. Cheat, charlatan, rogue
knave. ANT. Active, vigorous, busy.
ANT. Honest man. Inadvert’ent. Inattentive, unobser-
Im’potent. See FEEBLE. vant, careless, negligent.
Impract’icable. Impossible, not fea- ANT. Attentive, observant, heed-
sible. ful.
ANT. Possible feasible, practic- Inan‘imate. Lifeless, dead; apathetic,
able. inert.
Impreca‘tion. See CURSE. ANT. Lively, living, animate.
Impreg’nate. Fecundate, imbue, fill. Inane’. Empty, silly, frivolous,
infuse. idiotic.
Im’press (n.). Stamp, mark, device. ANT. Sane, sensible.
Impress’. Engrave, stamp; inculcate; Inappro’priate. See IMPROPER.
cause admiration. Inattent’ive. See INADVERTENT.
Impres’sion. Printing, edition, stamp Inaug’urate. Install, begin, com-
mark; notion, feeling. mence.
impress‘ive. Affecting, striking, ex- Inauspi’cious. See AUSPICIOUS.
citing. Inca’pable. Unqualified, incompetent,
ANT. Unimpressive, common- unable, disabled.
place, ordinary. 5 ANT. Capable, competent, quali-
Impris’on. Incarcerate, confine, im- fied.
mure. Incapa‘city. Inability, disqualifica-
Ant. Liberate, enlarge, let out. tion, unfitness, incompetency.
Improp’er. Unsuitable, unfit; un- ANT. Capacity, ability, fitness,
seemly, indecorous, wrong. competency.
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Incar’cerate. See IMPRISON. Incum’bent. Binding, compulsory,
Incense’ (vb.). See ENRAGE. obligatory.
Incent’ive. Motive, stimulus, spur, ANT. Unnecessary, mon-com-
inpabe: ; pulsory.
NT. Discouragement, hin- Incur’sion. See FORAY.
drance. : Indeci‘sion. Irresoluteness, hesitation,
Incess’ant. Ceaseless, unceasing, con- wavering.
tinual, constant. Ant. Decision, firmness.
Ant. Temporary, short-lived. Indefat’igable. Unwearied, untiring,
In’cident. See CIRCUMSTANCE. assiduous.
Incident’al. Contingent, casual, oc- Ant. Tired, weary, lax.
casional. Indefens’ible. Untenable, unwarrant-
Ant. Essential. ed, inexcusable.
Inci’sive. Sharp, biting, trenchant. ANT. Justifiable, tenable, war-
Ant. Mild, gentle. ranted.
Incite’. See AROUSE. Indef‘inite. See DEFINITE.
Incite’ment. See INCENTIVE. Indem‘nify. Compensate, satisfy, re-
Inclem’ent. Unmerciful, harsh; imburse, requite.
rough, stormy. ANT. In/filict loss, injure.
ANT. Clement, merciful, pitiful; Independ’ent. Unconnected, unre-
mild, calm. ’ lated, free.
Inclina’tion. Bias, bent, disposition; ANT. Dependent, related, servile.
‘liking, affection. In‘dicate. Show, denote, signify.
Incline’. Bend, slope, slant; tend. Indica’tion. Mark, sign, token, symp-
Include’. See COMPREHEND and Com- tom.
PRISE. Indict’. See IMPEACH.
Incohe’rent. Loose, unconnected; Indict’ment. See CHARGE.
wandering, unintelligible. Indiff’erence. Carelessness, apathy,
ANT. Coherent, connected, intel- unconcern, disregard, callousness,
ligible. unimportance.
Incommode’. Inconvenience, disturb, ANT. Concern, regard; impor-
embarrass. tance.
ANT. Convenience, relieve. Indiff’erent. Impartial, neutral; un-
Incommo‘dious. See CoMMODIOUS. concerned; tolerable, middling.
Incom’parable. Unrivalled, inim- ANT. Partial, biased; concerned,
itable, matchless, peerless, un- sympathetic; excellent.
equalled. In‘digent. Needy, poor, necessitous.
Incompetent. See INCAPABLE. ANT. Well off, well-to-do, rich.
Incon’gruous. Inconsistent, unsuited, Indigna’tion. See ANGER.
discrepant. Indig’nant. Angry, wrathful, exas-
ANT. Congruous, fitting, con- perated, incensed.
sistent. AnT. Peaceful, gentle.
Inconsid’erate, See CONSIDERATE. Indig’nity. See AFFRONT. .
Inconsistent. See CONSISTENT and Indirect’. See Direct.
COMPATIBLE. Indiscre’tion. Imprudence, rashness,
Incon’stancy. See INSTABILITY. recklessness; error, mistake.
Incon’stant. See CHANGEABLE. ANT. Prudence, caution, dis-
Incontrovert’ible. See IRREFRAGABLE. cretion.
Inconvenient. See Fir and Com- Indiscrim‘inate. Mixed up, confused,
MODIOUS. undistinguished, promiscuous.
Incor’porate. See Empopy. ANT. Distinguished, classified,
Incorrect’. See CoRRECT. selective.
Increase’ (vb.). See AUGMENT. Indisposi’tion. Aversion, dislike, dis-
In‘crease (7.). Addition, growth, ex- inclination; sickness, ailment.
tension, augmentation. ANT. Liking, willingness; health.
ANT. Diminution, decay, loss. Indis’putable.. Unarguable, incon-
In‘culcate. Instil, enforce, impress. ree unquestionable, irrefut-
In‘culpate. See BLAME. able.
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Ant. Doubtful, questionable, Inference. Conclusion, deduction,
disputable. corollary, consequence.
Indistinct’. Dim, vague, confused, Infe’rior. Lower, subordinate, second-
imperfect, ambiguous. ary; mean.
ANT. Distinct, clear, certain, ANT. Higher, superior, chief;
Indite’. Dictate, write, compose, pen, excellent.
frame. Infer’nal. Hellish, diabolical, fiend-
Individ’ual. Single, separate, personal, ish, Stygian.
distinctive. ANT. Supernal, celestial.
ANT. General, common; — im- Infest’, See ANNOY.
personal. In‘finite. See ILLIMITABLE.
Indoc’trinate. See INITIATE. Infirm’. Debilitated, sickly, feeble,
In’‘dolence. Apathy, inactivity, lazi- weak; decrepit.
ness, sloth. ANT. Strong, healthy.
ANT. Activity, keenness. Infirm’ity. See DISEASE.
In’dolent. Inactive, idle, lazy, sloth- In‘fluence (vb.). Move, impel, bias,
ful, inert. persuade, sway.
ANT. Active, strenuous, zealous. ANT. Dissuade; prevent.
Indorse’. See ENDORSE. In‘fluence (w.).. Authority, sway,
Indu’bitable. See INDISPUTABLE. power, weight, interest.
Induce’. Lead, persuade, influence, AnT. Weakness; obscurity.
actuate. Influen’tial. Powerful, forcible, lead-
ANT. Dissuade, discourage, put g.
of. Ant. Weak, uninfluential.
Induce’ment. See INCENTIVE. Inform’. Inspire. See also APPRISE.
Indulge’. Gratify, cherish, foster, Informa ‘tion. Intelligence, news,
humour, pamper. advice; accusation, charge.
Ant. Deny, repel, treat harshly. Infrac’tion. Breach, violation, in-
Indul’gent. Complaint, pampering, fringement, transgression.
lenient, tender, kind. ANT. Compliance.
Ant. Unyielding, hard, unkind. Infringe’. Break, violate, transgress;
Indus’trious. Busy, active, laborious, encroach.
assiduous, sedulous. ANT. Submit. obey; observe
AnT. Idle, slothful, lazy. bounds.
Ineffi‘cient. See INCAPABLE. Infu’riate. See ENRAGE.
Inert’. Inactive, apathetic, torpid, Inge‘nious. Inventive, contriving,
listless, sluggish, idle. clever, able.
ANT. Active, vigorous, alert. ANT. Uninventive, unskilful, un-
Ines’timable. Priceless, invaluable. handy.
Ant. Worthless, valueless. Ingenu‘ity. Inventiveness, ingenious-
Inevitable. Unavoidable, necessary, ness, skill, ability.
certain. ANT. Clumsiness, unhandiness.
Ant. Avoidable, unnecessary, Ingen‘uous. Noble, generous; open,
uncertain. sincere. See also ARTLESS.
Inex’orable. See IMPLACABLE. Ant. Low-born; artificial, insin-
Inexpe’dient. See EXPEDIENT. cere.
Infall’ible. Unerring, certain, sure, Ingre‘dient. Constituent, component,
unfailing. element.
Ant. Fallible, erring, uncer- Ant. Mixture, whole.
tain. Inhab’it. Dwell, live in, occupy, reside
In‘famous. See DIsREPUTABLE. in.
Infect’. Poison, corrupt, vitiate, con- ANT. Desert, avoid.
taminate. . Inhe’rent. Innate, inborn, native.
Ant. Purify, cleanse. : Inhibit’. See FoRBID.
Infec’tious. Catching, contaminating, Inim‘ical. See ADVERSE.
corrupting. Inim‘itable. See INCOMPARABLE.
Ant. Harmless. Iniq‘uitous. Sinful, wicked, unjust,
Infer’. Gather, conclude, deduce. unrighteous.
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Ant. Equitable, fair, righteous. Insip’id. Tasteless, vapid, flavourless,
Initiate. Begin, start, inaugurate, dull, lifeless.
indoctrinate. Ant. Tasty, well-flavoured; ani-
AnT. End, finish. mated.
Injudi’cious. See JUDICIOUS. Insnare’. See ENSNARE and ALLURE.
Injunc’tion. Command, order, pre- In‘solence. See EFFRONTERY.
cept. In‘solent. See ARROGANT. , /
In‘jure. See HARM. Inspect’. Look into, examine, investi-
Inju’rious. See BANEFUL. gate, oversee, superintend.
Injury. Wrong, harm, hurt, dam- Inspire’. Inhale, breathe; instil;
age. animate, influence.
ANT. Right, benefit. ; Ant. Exhale; discourage.
Injust’ice. Wrong, unfairness, Inspir’it. See CHEER.
iniquity. See also GRIEVANCE. Instability. Changeableness, fickle-
ANT. Right, fairness, equity. ness, inconstancy.
In‘let. Entrance, passage, entry; ANT. Stability firmness, con-
bight, cove. stancy. oy ‘
ANT. Outlet. Instance. Prompting, instigation, in-
Innate’. See INHERENT. citement; example, case; occasion.
In‘nocence. Harmlessness; blame- In’stant. Urgent, solicitous; im-
lessness, simplicity, ignorance. mediate; present.
Ant. Guilt, cunning, artfulness, ANT. Half-hearted; future.
‘knowledge. Instanta’neous. Immediate, quick,
In‘nocent. Harmless, blameless, guilt- momentary.
less; simple, ignorant. ANT. Future, remote, tardy.
Ant. Harmful, guilty; artful, In’stantly. Directly, immediately,
knowing. quickly, at once.
Innoc’uous. See HARMLESS. Ant. Later, slowly.
Innu’merable. Countless, numberless, In’stigate. See AROusE and INSPIRE.
unnumbered. Instil’. Infuse, impress, inculcate.
ANT. Few. Instinct’ive. Natural, spontaneous,
Inoffens’ive. See HARMLESS. intuitional.
Inord’inate. See REGULAR; also ANT. Acquired, reasoned.
EXCESSIVE. In’stitute. See APppoInT and Founb.
ANT. Regular. Instruct’. Teach, inform, educate;
Inqui‘’ry. Question, query, interroga- command.
tion; investigation, scrutiny. Instruct’ion. Teaching, information,
Inquis‘itive. See Curious. education; advice, command.
In‘road. Irruption. See also Foray. In‘strument. Tool, implement;
Insane’. Mad, crazy, demented, rav- means, medium; deed, charter.
ing, deranged, lunatic. ; In’sult. See AFFRONT.
ANT. Sane, sensible. Insult’ing. See ARROGANT.
Insan‘ity. Lunacy, madness, mania, Insurrec’tion. Revolt, rising, rebel-
frenzy, dementia. lion, sedition.
ANT. Sanity. Intact’. Untouched, unbroken, whole,
Inscribe’. Write, engrave, imprint. scatheless; virgin.
Insens‘ate. Stupid, unreasoning, un- Ant. Broken, injured, soiled.
feeling. Intan’gible. Impalpable, unreal,
Ant. Sensible, considerate. vague, unsubstantial.
Insidious. Crafty, sly, treacherous, ANT. Tangible, solid, real.
deceitful. Integ’rity. Entirety, completeness.
Ant. Honest, simple, loyal. See also HONESTY.
In’sight. Perception, observation, Integ’ument. Cover, skin, envelope.
penetration, discernment. In‘tellect. Mind, reason, understand-
Insin‘uate. Ingratiate (oneself), hint, ing, brains.
intimate, suggest. Intellect’ual. Intelligent; rational,
i Ant. Speak plainly, say out- mental.
right. Ant. Unintelligent; physical.
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Intelligence. Mental ability, under- Interven‘tion. Interposition, media-
standing, instruction; advice, in- tion, agency.
formation. ANT. Neglect, hindrance.
ANT. Ignorance, stupidity. Intes’tine. Inner, inward, domestic
Intel’ligible. Comprehensible, plain, not alien.
perspicuous. Ant. External, alien, foreign.
Ant. Unintelligible, incompre- In‘timate (vb.). Hint, impart, an-
hensible, obscure. nounce, tell.
Intem’perate. Uncontrolled, unre- ANT. Say nothing, be silent.
strained, excessive, passionate. In‘timate. Familiar, close, inward,
ANT. Temperate, self-controlled, friendly.
moderate. ANT. Unfamiliar, distant, un-
Intend’. See CONTEMPLATE. friendly.
Intent’. See ARDENT and EARNEST. Intim’idate. See AFFRIGHT.
Intent’ (7.). Intention, aim, purpose, Intol’erable. Unbearable, unendur-
resolve. able, insufferable.
Inten‘tion. See INTENT (7.). Ant. Tolerable, bearable, agree-
Inten‘tional. Intended, designed, pur- able.
posed. Intol’erant. See ARBITRARY and ArR-
Ant. Undesigned, unintentional. ROGANT.
Interces’sion. Mediation; prayer, Intract’able. Obstinate, perverse, un-
advocacy. manageable, unruly.
In’tercourse. Communication, asso- Ant. Yielding, docile, manage-
ciation, intimacy. See also Com- able, tractable.
MERCE, Intrep’id. See BoLp.
ANT. Separation, seclusion. In‘tricate. Involved, complicated,
In’terest. Affect, concern, touch. obscure.
Interest (n.). Concern, regard; ad- ANT. Straightforward, simple,
vantage; influence. clear.
Ant. Indifference, unconcern; Intrigue’ (vb.). Plot, scheme, cabal
impotence. conspire.
Interfere’. Intervene, meddle, pre- Intrigue’ (7.). Cabal, plot, scheme,
vent. conspiracy.
Ant. Leave alone. Intrin‘sic. Inherent, internal, material,
Interm’inable. Limitless, boundless; native.
never ending. ANT. Extrinsic, unessential.
Ant. Limited, terminable; brief. Introduce’. Bring in, present, begin,
Intermis’sion. Suspension, stoppage, usher in, recommend.
pause, cessation. ANT. Remove, withdraw, dis-
ANT. Continuance. parage.
Intermit’. Stop, leave off, discon- Introduc’tion. Presentation, recom-
tinue. mendation; beginning, prelude,
ANT. Continue, go on. preface.
Interne’cine. Deadly, to the death, ANT. Withdrawal, disparage-
mortal. ment; finale.
Interpose’. Insert, intrude, interfere; Intrude’. Invade, interfere. See also
mediate, intercede. ENCROACH.
Interpret. Translate, render. See Intui’tion. Insight, mnstinct, direct
also ELUCIDATE. perception.
Interpreta’tion. Exposition, explana- ANT. Calculation, inference.
tion, version; meaning, sense. In‘undate. Flood, deluge, submerge.
pee eee Question, inquire of ANT. Subside.
ask. Inure’. Habituate, accustom, train.
ANT. Answer, reply. Invade’. See ASSAIL.
Interrupt’. Break, divide; stop, put a Inval‘idate. See ANNUL.
stop to, hinder. Inva’sion. See INROAD and Foray.
Ant. Join; accelerate. Invect’ive. Abuse, vituperation, rail-
Intervene’. See INTERPOSE. ing.
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ANT. Compliment, praise. Ire. See ANGER.
Inveigh’. See DENOUNCE. Irk’some. Tiresome, tedious, dis-
Invei’gle. See ALLURE. agreeable, annoying.
Invent’. Find out, discover, con- Ant. Pleasant, easy, agreeable.
trive, design, originate. Irra‘tional. See ABSURD.
Invent’ive. See INGENIOUS. Irra‘diate. See ENLIGHTEN.
Invert’. Upset, turn upside down, Trreconcil’able. See IMPLACABLE.
overturn. Irre’fragable. Indubitable, indisput-
ANT. Set upright. able, incontestable, irrefutable.
Invest’. Dress, array, endow, block- ANT. Questionable, doubtful,
ade, besiege. disputable.
ANT. Divest; raise siege. Irreg’ular. Anomalous, abnormal,
Invest’igate. See INSPECT. : unmethodical, unpunctual.
Investiga’tion. Inspection, examina- ANT. Regular, normal, system-
tion, research, inquiry. atic, punctual.
Invet’erate. Habitual, confirmed, in- Irregular’ity. Abnormality, anomaly;
grained, rooted. vice; unpunctuality.
Ant. Unwonted, newly acquired. ANT. Regularity, propriety; punc-
Inyid’ious. Envious, offensive, hateful. tuality.
ANT. Unenvious, charitable. Irrel’evant. Inappropriate, unrelated,
Invig’orate. Brace, strengthen, nerve, inapplicable.
stimulate. ANT. Relevant, apt, related.
Ant. Weaken, unnerve. Irrelig’ious. Impious, profane, wicked.
Invinc‘ible. Unconquerable, insuper- ANT. Pious, religious.
able, impregnable. Irreme‘diable. Incurable, irreparable,
ANT. Superable, surmountable. irretrievable.
Inyi‘olable. Sacred, holy, sacrosanct. ANT. Remediable, curable.
AnT. Violable, profane. Irreproach’able. See INNOCENT.
Invi‘olate. See INTACT. Irres‘olute. Undecided, vacillating,
Invisible. Unseen, imperceptible. wavering.
ANT. Visible, perceptible. ANT. Resolute, firm, decided.
Invita’tion. Asking, bidding, solicita- Irritable. See CHOLERIC.
tion, summons. Ir’ritate. See ANNOY.
ANT. Repulse, dismissal. Isola‘tion. Segregation, separation,
Invite’. Ask, call, summon, solicit; solitude.
allure. ANT. Company.
ANT. Dismiss; repel. Is‘sue (vb.). Emanate, arise, proceed;
Inveke’. See APPEAL. end; send out. :
Involuntary. Compulsory, not willed; Is’sue (7.). Exit; result, event, end;
automatic. offspring, progeny.
ANT. Voluntary, spontaneous; Itin’erant. Wandering, roving, no-
conscious. madic.
Involve’. See IMpLicATE and Impty. ANT. Stationary, stay-at-home,
Irasc’ible. See CHOLERIC. settled.

Jab’ber. See BABBLE. ANT. Unprejudiced, unbiased.

Jade’ (n.). Hussy, slut. Jaunt’. Trip, ramble, excursion.
Jade’ (vb.). Weary, tire, exhaust, fag. Jaunt’y. ected, gay, airy, finical.
AnT. Refresh, ease. ANT. Unaffected, serious.
Jag’ged. Uneven, broken; notched, Jeal’ous. Envious, emulous, suspi-
indented. cious.
ANT. Even, smooth. ANT. Unenvious, unsuspicious.
Jar’. Clash, conflict; wrangle; jolt, Jeal’ousy. See ENvy.
Jaun‘diced. Biased, prepossessed, Jeer’. Flout, sneer, deride, mock,
prejudiced. gibe.
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ANT. Compliment, praise. Judge (vb.). Decide, sit in judgment,
Jeop’ardize. See HAZARD. try; be of opinion, reckon.
Jeop’ardy. See DANGER. Judg’ment. Verdict, doom, decree;
Jest’. Joke, witticism; play, fun. discrimination, discernment, saga-
ANT. Earnest, solemnity. city.
Jew’el. Gem, precious stone. ANT. Stupidity.
Jilt’. Discard lover, flirt. Judi’cious. Discriminating, discreet,
Jing’le. Rattle, tinkle, clink. prudent, well-advised, sagacious.
Jocose’. See FACETIOUS. See also CIRCUMSPECT.
Joc’und. Gay, blithe, festive, merry, ANT. Indiscreet, imprudent, un-
joyous. discriminating.
ANT. Sad, low-spirited. Jum/‘ble. Confuse, mix together, dis-
Jog’gle. See JosTLe. order.
Join’. Fasten, attach, connect; con- ANT. Order, arrange.
federate, associate; add. Jump’. Leap, skip, caper, vault,
ANT. Loose, unfasten; stand spring.
aloof. i ANT. Stand still.
Joint’. Concerted, united, combined. Junc’tion. Union, juncture, con-
Unconcerted, separate. nexion, alliance.
Joke’. See Jest. ANT. Separation, fraction.
Joll’y. Jovial, festive, plump. See Junc’ture. Joining, junction; emer-
also JocuND. gency, crisis.
ANT. Miserable, dull; gaunt. Ju’rist. Lawyer, legal writer.
Jos’tle. Hustle, joggle, thrust, push. Just’. Lawful, fair, equitable, exact.
Jot’. Whit, tittle, scrap, atom, par- ANT, Unjust, unlawful; incorrect.
ticle. Just‘ice. Equity, right, impartiality,
Journ’ey. Travel, trip, excursion, fairness.
pilgrimage. ANT. Wrong, partiality.
ANT. Stay at home. Just’ifiable. Defensible, excusable,
Joy’. Delight, pleasure, bliss, trans- warrantable.
port, felicity. Ant. Indefensible, inexcusable,
ANT. Sadness, gloom, depres- unwarrantable.
sion. Justification. Vindication, defence,
aor ee Joyous, delighted, delight- excuse.
ul. ANT. Condemnation.
Ant. Sad, gloomy, out of spirits; Justify. Defend, excuse, vindicate,
depressed. exculpate.
Jubilant. Exulting, exultant, tri- ANT. Condemn, blame.
umphant, rejoicing. Ju’venile. Youthful, childish, young.
Ant. Despondent, despairing. Ant. Senile, old.
Judge’. Magistrate, justice; umpire, Juxtaposi‘tion. Contact, contiguity,
referee; connoisseur, expert. proximity.
ANT.. Prisoner, plaintiff. ANT. Separation, remoteness.

Keen’. Sharp-edged, acute, pene- Key’. Clue, guide, solution; ton-

trating, eager, zealous; poignant; ality.
discerning, shrewd. Kick’shaw. Toy, trifle.
Ant. Blunt, apathetic; dull. Kid‘nap. Abduct, carry off, steal
Keep’. Hold, retain, detain; observe, (child).
celebrate; feed, ‘support; remain ANT. Restore.
fresh. Kill’. Murder, destroy, assassinate,
Ant. Release, giveaway; neglect, slay, slaughter.
profane; starve, grow stale. AnT. Save, spare, save life.
Keep’ing. . Care, charge, custody; Kin’. Kindred, affinity, consanguin-
harmony, congruity. ity, kinsfolk.
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ANT. Alien, unrelated, strangers. Knave’. Rascal, scoundrel, scamp,

Kind’. See BENEVOLENT and GENER- rogue, base fellow.
ous. ANT. Honest man.
Kind’ (n.). Class, genus, sort, family. Kna’very. See FRAUD.
Kind'le. Ignite, light, set fire to; Knav’ish. See FRAUDULENT.
stimulate, fire, excite. Knit’. Tie, fasten, loop, bind closely,
Ant. Extinguish; calm, soothe. contract.
Kind’liness. See GENEROSITY. ANT. Relax.
Kind’ly. See BENEVOLENT. Knock’. Strike, smite, rap, clap.
Kind’ness. See GENEROSITY and Knot’. Tie; joint, node; group,
BENEFICENCE. cluster.
Kind’red. See Kin. Knott’y. Gnarled; hard, intricate.
King’dom. Realm, monarchy, sover- Ant. Smooth, easy, simple.
eignty. Know’ing. Learned, clever, cunning.
ANT. Republic. ANT. Simple-minded, unintelli-
King'ly. King-like, royal, regal, gent.
majestic. Know’ledge. Apprehension, com-
Ant. Undignified, baseborn. prehension, understanding; learn-
Knack’. Trick, art, feat, dexterity. ing, erudition; cognizance.
ANT. Clumsiness, unhandiness. ANT. Ignorance.

Labo’rious. Toilsome, wearisome, ANT. Quick, prompt, hastening.

arduous, fatiguing, tiring; indus- Lame’. Limp, crippled, hobbling,
trious, assiduous. halt; feeble.
Ant. Easy, light; idle. Ant. Able-bodied.
La’bour. Toil, work, effort, drudgery, Lament’. Wail, bewail, mourn,
pains; task; childbirth. grieve, complain, deplore.
ANT. Rest, repose, relaxation. ANT. Rejoice; approve.
La’bour (vb.). Toil, work, take pains; Lamenta’tion. Wailing, mourning,
suffer; travail. grief, sorrow.
Ant. Idle, rest. ANT. Rejoicing, joy.
Labyrin’thine. Mazy, confused, intri- Lampoon’. Defame, libel, satirize.
cate. AnT. Eulogize, panegyrize.
ANT. Straightforward, plain, sim- Land’. Country, fatherland. See also
ple. GROUND.
Lac’erate. Afflict, wound, mangle, Land‘lord. Owner, proprietor, host,
rend. innkeeper.
ANT. Heal. ANT. Tenant; guest.
Lack’. Want, scarcity, need. Lang’uage. Speech, tongue, idiom,
ANT. Plenty, supply. diction, phraseology.
ac (vb.). Want, be without, need; ANT. Dumbness.
ail. Lan’guid. Faint, weak, feeble; list-
ANT. Abound in, have, possess; less, torpid.
abound. ANT. Vigorous, cheerful.
Lack’ey. Footman, servant, hanger- Lan’guish. Faint, pine, droop, sink.
on. Ant. Flourish, revive.
ANT. Master, mistress. Lan’guor. Faintness, weakness, lassi-
Lacon’‘ic. Short, terse, brief, curt. tude, apathy.
Ant. Long-winded, verbose. Ant. Vigour, alacrity, enthusiasm.
Lade’. Load, freight, pile on. Lank’. See GAUNT.
ANT. Unlade. Lapse’. Flow, glide, slip.
Lag’. Loiter, hang back, linger. ANT. Stand still.
ANT. Hurry, hasten. Large’. See Bic and GREAT.
Lag’gard Loitering, sluggish, tardy. Larg’ess. See GIFT.
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Lascivious. Wanton, lustful, lewd, Leave’ (vb.). See ABANDON.
libidinous. Leave’ (n.). Allowance, permission,
ANT. Chaste, pure. liberty; departure.
Lash’. Flog, whip, scourge; sati- ANT. Prohibition; arrival.
eet bind together. Leav’en. Raise, lighten; infect; in-
Lass’. Girl, maiden, damsel. fluence.
ee Boy,youth, lad. Lech’erous. See LAScIvious.
Las’‘situde. See FATIGUE. Lec’ture. Reading, reproof, address,
Last’. Hindmost, latest; ultimate, lesson.
final. ANT. Commendation, approval.
ANT. First; initial. Lees’. Dregs, sediment, leavings.
Last’ (vb.). Continue, endure, abide. Le’gal. See LAWFUL.
ANT. Cease, expire. Le’galize. Make lawful, legitimatize,
Last’ing. See ABIDING. authorize.
Late’. Tardy, slow, after time; dead, AnT. Prohibit.
deceased; recent. Leg’ate. Envoy, ambassador, nuncio.
ANT. Quick, prompt, up to time; Leg’end. Myth, fable, tradition; in-
living; old. scription, motto.
La’tent. Hidden, concealed. ANT. True story, fact.
ANT. Patent, open. Leg’endary. Traditional, mythical,
Lat’itude. Distance (from the equator) ; fabulous.
width, breadth; scope, freedom. ANT. Actual, true.
Ant. Longitude; narrowness; Leg’ible. Readable, decipherable,
limit. distinct.
Laud’. See APPLAUD. ANT. ITllegible, eaceeont: indis-
Laud’able. Praiseworthy, meritorious, tinct.
commendable. Legit’imate. See LAWFUL.
Ant. Blameworthy, detestable. Leis’‘ure. Rest, vacation, ease, spare
Laugh’able. See Comic and DROLL. time.
Lavish. See Excessive and Ex- ANT. Work, employment.
TRAVAGANT. ; Length’en. Extend, stretch, pull out,
Law’ful. Legitimate, legal, consti- prolong.
tutional, authorized; rightful. ANT. Shorten, contract.
Ant. Unlawful, lawless, un- Le’niency. See CLEMENCY.
authorized, improper. Le’nient. Gentle, forbearing, mild,
Lax’ity. Looseness, slackness; dis- clement.
soluteness. Ant. Harsh, unforbearing, in-
ANT. Tightness, firmness; tem- clement.
perance. Le‘nity. See CLEMENCY.
Lay’er. Stratum, row. Les‘sen. See ABATE.
La’zy. See IDLE and INDOLENT. Les’son. Instruction, reading, task;
Lead’. See GUIDE. reproof, warning.
’ Lead’er. See GUIDE. Let’. Allow ‘permit, suffer; ‘ease;
Lead’ing. Principal, chief, ruling hinder.
foremost. Ant. Forbid, prohibit.
Ant. Subordinate, inferior. Let’. Hindrance, ‘prohibition, impedi-
League’. See ALLIANCE, ment.
Leal’. Faithful, true, loyal. Ant. Permission, freedom.
ANT. Disloyal, unfaithful. Le’thal. Deadly, mortal, fatal.
Lean. See GAUNT. Ant. Harmless.
Lean’ (vb.). See INCLINE. Leth’argy. Torpor, stupor; apathy.
Leap’. See Jump. ANT. Activity, vigorousness.
Learn’ed. See ERUDITE. Letter’. Alphabetical character. See
Learn’ing. Knowledge, erudition, also EPISTLE. ’
scholarship, lore. Let’ters. Literature, erudition, learn-
ANT. Ignorance. ing.
Least’. Smallest, lowest. ae Ignorance.
ANT. Greatest, largest, highest. Let’tered. See ERUDITE.
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Lev’el. Flat, plain, even, smooth, siderable, flimsy; trivial, frivolous;
horizontal. pale. See also LUMINOUS.
Ant. Hilly, mountainous; un- ANT. Heavy, ponderous, onerous;
even, rough; perpendicular. F difficult; serious, grave; dark.
Lev’el (vb.). Make even, make hori- Light’en. Light, kindle; shine, grow
zontal, pull down, raze; aim, point. ight; flash; alleviate.
Ant. Make uneven; lift up, re- Ant. Darken; aggravate.
store. Like’. Similar, resembling, related,
Ley’ity. Light weight, lightness; parallel.
fickleness, inconstancy, flightiness; ANT. Dissimilar, unlike, unre-
frivolity. lated.
ANT. Gravity, constancy, serious- Likely. Probable; well-favoured.
ness, steadiness. Ant. Improbable, unlikely; un-
Ley’y. Raise, collect, exact. attractive.
Lewd’. See LAscrvious. Like’ness. Resemblance, similarity;
Liabil’ity. Responsibility, account- counterpart; semblance, appear-
ableness; being exposed to. ance; portrait, picture.
ANT. Immunity. ANT. Dissimilarity.
Li’able. Accountable, responsible, Lim’ber. Pliant, flexible, supple.
exposed to. ANT. Stiff, unbending.
Ant. Irresponsible, immune. Lim‘it. Bound, boundary, border;
Li’bel. See LAMPOON. end, stop, restriction.
Lib’eral. Open-minded, tolerant. See Limit (vb.). See CIRCUMSCRIBE.
also GENEROUS. Limp’. Hobble, go lamely, halt.
Ant. Intolerant, bigoted. ANT. Walk firmly.
Liberal’ity. Tolerance, open-minded- Lin’eage. Descent, ancestry, family,
ness. See also HUMANITY. house, line.
ANT. Bigotry, intolerance. Lin’ger. Dally, delay, loiter, wait,
Liberate. See FREE (vb.). tarry.
Lib’ertine. Rake, debauchee, profli- Ant. Hurry, hasten.
gate. Link’. Tie, bond, connexion.
ANT. Ascetic. Link’ (vd.). Tie, bind, connect, unite,
Libd’erty. Freedom, independence; join.
licence, permission, leave. Ant. Untie, disconnect.
ANT. Serfdom, slavery; pro- Lig’uid. Fluid; mellifluous, dulcet.
hibition. Ant. Solid; raucous.
Libid’inous. See Lascrvious. Liq/uidate. Pay up, clear off, dis-
Li’cence. Laxity; authority, permis- charge, settle.
sion, liberty. ANT. Owe.
ANT. Propriety, moderation; pro- List’. Catalogue, register, inventory,
hibition. schedule, roll.
Li’cense. Authorize, sanction, war- List’en. Hear, hearken, attend, obey.
rant. ANT. Shut ears, disobey.
ANT. Prohibit, forbid. List’less. See APATHETIC and INERT.
Licen’‘tious. See Lasctvious. Lit’erary. See ERUDITE.
Lie’. See FALSEHOOD. Lit’erate. See ERUDITE.
Lie’ (vb.). Tell lies, deceive. Lithe’. See Limser.
ANT. Be truthful, speak truth. Litig’ious. Quarrelsome, contentious.
Lie’ (vb.). Recline, be placed, rest, Lit’tle. Small, minute, diminu-
remain. tive, slight, scanty, inconsiderable,
ANT. Stand, sit up. mean.
Life’less. See DEAD. ANT. Great, big, important.
Lift’. Hoist, heave, raise, elevate. Live’. Exist, be, dwell, abide; be fed.
Ant. Lower, depress. ANT. Die, starve.
Light’. Radiance, luminosity, gleam, Live’liness. Sprightliness, gaiety, viva-
dawn. city, animation.
Ant. Darkness; sunset. AnT. Dullness, depression, dis«
Light’. Not heavy; easy; incon- piritedness.
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LiveTy. Active, quick, smart, ani- ANT. Gain, acqutre.
mated, vivacious. ’. Deprivation, damage, for-
Ant. Slow, tardy; depressed. feiture, failure.
Liv’ing (#.). Livelihood, support, ANT. Gain, advantage, profit,
sustenance. success.
Load’. Freight, cargo, burden, weight. Lot’. Chance, fortune, destiny, fate;
Loath’. See Lotu. ‘ portion, share; number.
Loathe’. Detest, abhor, abominate. Loth’. Unwilling, reluctant, indis-
Ant. Like, delight in, prefer. posed, disinclined.
Loathing’ (n.). Detestation, abhor- Ant. Willing, ready, inclined.
rence, abomination, disgust. Loud’. Sonorous, resonant, noisy,
Ant. Liking, preference. stentorian; blustering, vehement;
Loath’some. Detestable, disgusting, glaring, vulgar.
nauseating, revolting. ANT. Soft, quiet; sober, in good
Ant. Desirable, pleasing. taste.
Lod’ging. Shelter, habitation, dwell- Love’. Affection, fondness, tender-
ing, protection. ness. See also BENEVOLENCE.
Loft’y. High, tall, towering; stately, ANT. Hate, dislike.
proud. Lovely. Charming, delightful, beauti-
ANT. Low, depressed; humble. ful, adorable. .
Loi‘ter. Dawdle, linger, delay, tarry, ANT. Unlovely, ugly, displeasing,
saunter. unpleasant.
Ant. Hurry, hasten, hustle. Lov’ing. Affectionate, devoted, at-
Lone‘liness. Solitude, solitariness, tached, tender.
desolation. ANT. Unloving, unamiable, un-
ANT. Company, crowd. kind.
Leng’. Produced, extended, pro- Low’. Depressed, deep; short,
longed; slow, tardy. stunted; deep-toned; mean, base;
ANT. Short, contracted; quick. vulgar, coarse.
Look’ (n.). View, sight; aspect, ap- ANT. High, tall; high-pitched;
pearance, air; complexion. exalted; refined.
Look’ (vb.). Behold, observe, regard; Low’er (vb.). Take down, debase,
take care; seem. oo humble, humiliate; dimin-
Ant. Disregard, overlook. ish.
Loose’ (a.). Untied, unbound, free; ANT. Raise, exalt; increase.
rambling, diffuse; immoral, dis- Low’ering. Threatening, darkening,
solute. gloomy, sullen.
Ant. Bound, tied, captive; co- ANT. Bright, clear, cheerful,
herent, concise; moral. Low’ly. Humble, meek, simple, un-
Loose’ (vb.). Unbind, untie, detach, assuming, unpretentious.
set free, liberate. Ant. High, proud, exalted, pre-
Ant. Bind, tie, attach; im- tentious.
prison. r Loy’al. Faithful, devoted, constant,
Loqua’cious. Talkative, garrulous, true.
glib, voluble. Ant. Disloyal, unfaithful, treach-
Ant. Silent, reserved, morose. erous.
Loquac’ity. Talkativeness, garrulity, Loy‘alty. See FEALTY.
glibness, volubility. Lu’cid. See CLEAR.
ANT. Silence, reserve, morose- igor Chance, fortune, hazard, fate,
ness. ap.
Lord’. See MASTER. " Luck’less. Ill-starred, unfortunate,
Lord’ship. Dominion, domination, unsuccessful, ill-fated.
rule, command. Luck’y. Favoured, fortunate, suc-
Ant. Subjection, slavery. cessful, prosperous; auspicious.
Lore’. Learning, erudition, letters, ANT. Unlucky, unfortunate. See
knowledge. LUCKLESS.
ANT. Ignorance. | i Lu’crative. Profitable, remunerative,
Lose’. Forfeit, miss, mislay, let slip. paying.
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Ant. Unprofitable, unremuner- ANT. Unappetizing, sour.
ative; losing. Lust’. Craving, desire, cupidity;
Lu‘cre. Gain, profil, pay, money. concupiscence.
ANT. Loss. P AnT. Self-control.
Lu‘dicrous. Laughable, ridiculous, Lust’ful. Sensual, lascivious, lewd,
absurd, comic. passionate.
ANT. Serious, grave, tragic. ANT. Self-controlled, ascetic.
Lugu’brious. Mournful, sad, doleful, Lust’re. Brilliance, sheen, splendour,
melancholy. brightness, glory.
Ant. Cheerful, blithe, gay. Ant. Dimness; plainness.
Lull’. Tranquillize, calm, still; abate, Lust’y. Strong, robust, stout, vigor-
pause. ous, hearty.
ANT. Agitate, disturb; increase. ANT. Weak, flabby, anaemic.
Lum’ber. Trash, trumpery, rubbish. Luxu’riant. Abundant, super-abun-
Lu’minous. Light, bright; pale; clear. dant, flourishing, profuse.
ANT. Dark; obscure. ANT. Scanty, barren.
Lu‘nacy. Insanity, madness, derange- Luxu’riate. Flourish, abound, in-
ment. dulge in, enjoy.
ANT. Sanity, mental soundness. ANT. Decay, wither.
Lure’. Attract, entice, allure, tempt. Luxu’rious. Voluptuous, sensual,
ANT. Repel, shock. pleasure-loving; comfortable,
Lu’rid. Dismal, murky, gloomy. See dainty.
- also LOWERING. ANT. Ascetic; uncomfortable,
Ant. Cheerful, bright. plain.
Lurk’. Hide, skulk, lie hidden. Lux’ury. Voluptuousness, sensuality;
ANT. Appear, be seen. daintiness; pleasure, gratification.
Lus’cious. Sweet, honeyed, rich, Asceticism; inelegance,
delicious. discomfort.

M
Machina’tion. Intrigue, plot; strata- Mag’nitude. Size, bulk, largeness,
gem; contrivance. grandeur.
Mad’. Insane, lunatic, frenzied, ANT. Smaliness.
furious, frantic, rabid. Maim’. Cripple, lame, dismember,
ANT. Sane, calm. mutilate.
Madden. See ENRAGE. Maintain’. Support, uphold; carry
Mad‘ness. See LUNACY. on; affirm, assert; contend.
Mag’ic. Sorcery, witchcraft, enchant- ANT. Undermine, bring down;
ment, the black art. deny.
Magiste‘rial. Authoritative, pompous, Main’tenance. See Livina.
commanding. Majest’ic. August, kingly, grand,
ANT. Unassuming, simple. stately.
Magnan‘imous. Generous, noble, dis- ANT. Undignified, humble, lowly.
interested, unselfish. Maj’esty. Grandeur, splendour,
ANT Ungenerous, mean, stateliness.
selfish. AnT. Lowliness, poverty.
Magnifi’cence. Splendour, pomp, Make’. See CREATE.
grandeur, gorgeousness. Ma’ker. Creator, framer, fashioner,
ANT. Shabbiness, meanness. manufacturer; poet, artist.
Mag’nify. Increase, amplify; praise, ANT. Destroyer.
extol. Mal’ady. Illness, ailment, disorder,
ANT. Diminish, lessen; depreci- distemper.
ate, disparage. AnT. Remedy, cure.
Magnil’oquent. Bombastic, turgid, Maledict’ion. See Curse.
inflated. Mal’efactor. See CRIMINAL.
Ant. Plain-spoken, direct. Malev’olence. See BENEVOLENCE.
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Malevolent. Malignant, spiteful, Marine’. Pelagic, maritime, naval,
rancorous, malicious. nautical.
ANT. Benevolent, kindly, gener- ANT. Terrestrial, land.
ous. Mar‘iner. Seaman, sailor, salt.
Mal‘ice. Spite, hate, ill-will, malevo- Ant. Landsman.
lence. Mar’ital. Conjugal, connubial, matri-
Ant. Charity, love, goodwill. monial.
Malic’ious. Envious, mischievous. Maritime. See MARINE.
See also MALEVOLENT. Mark’. Brand, stamp, impression;
ANT. Unenvious, harmless. sign, proof, symptom.
Malign’. Traduce, vilify, calumniate, Mark’ (vb.). Brand, stamp; note,
defame. notice, observe; evince, prove;
Ant. Defend, excuse, praise. characterize.
Malig’nant. See MALEVOLENT. Mar’riage. Wedlock, matrimony;
Malig’nity. See MALIcE. wedding, nuptials.
Man’age. Govern, regulate, con- ANT. Celibacy; divorce.
struct, administer; contrive. Marsh’. Fen, bog, morass, swamp.
ANT. Mismanage, neglect. Mar’shal. Array, order, dispose,
Man/’agement. Direction, control, range, muster.
regulation, administration; con- ANT. Disarray, disarrange, dis-
trivance. order.
ANT. Mismanagement, mis- Mar‘tial. Warlike, military, brave.
direction. ANT. Civil; timid, cowardly.
Man’date. Order, command, edict, Mar’vel. Wonder, prodigy, miracle;
commission. surprise; astonishment.
Mang’le. Crush, tear. See also MAIM. ANT. Ordinary occurrence; in-
Manhood. Full age, maturity; cour- difference, calmness.
age, bravery. See also MANLINESS. Mar’vellous. Amazing, astonishing,
Ant. Infancy, childhood; cow- surprising, prodigious, incredible.
ardice. NT. Ordinary, commonplace.
Ma‘nia. See LuNAcy. Mas’culine. Male, manly, virile, bold.
Man‘ifest. Exhibit, show, display, ANT. Feminine, female, womanly;
evince, express. timid.
ANT. 2 tocol Suppress. Mask’. Visor; disguise, screen, pre-
Man‘ifest (a.). Evident, clear, ap- text.
parent, patent, obvious. Mass’. Heap, lump, bunch; bulk,
Ant. Obscure, dark, puzzling. size; aggregate.
Mankind’. Man, human beings, hu- Ant. Individuals.
manity, society. , Mass’‘acre. Carnage, slaughter, butch-
Man‘liness. Boldness, firmness, inde- ery.
pendence. Mass’ive. Solid, compacted; heavy,
ANT. Cowardice, servility. bulky, ponderous.
Man’'ly. See BoLp. Ant. Thin, light, small.
Man‘ner. Style, fashion, mode, way; Mas’‘ter. Lord, ruler; teacher, in-
custom; sort; demeanour. structor; adept.
Manufac’ture (vb.). Make, produce, Ant. Servant, subject, sub-
fabricate, construct. ordinate; pupil, apprentice; novice.
Manufact’urer. See MAKER. : Mas’ter (vb.). Learn thoroughly, be-
Man’y. Multiplied, divers, manifold. come adept in. See also SUBDUE.
Ant. None, few. ’ Mas’terly. Consummate, expert,
Mar’. Disfigure, harm, damage, spoil, adept, adroit.
impair. Ant. Inexpert, feeble.
ANT. Improve, repair. : Mas’tery. Proficiency, expertness. See
Maraud’er. Robber, plunderer, raid- also LORDSHIP.
er, pillager. : Match’. Equal, compare, rival.
Mar’gin. Brink, edge, border, brim, Match’less. Unriva ed, unequalled,
verge, limit. i lcd unparalleled, peer-
. ANT. Surface, space. ess.
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‘ ANT. Ordinary, commonplace. ANT. Harmless, non-interfering.
Mate’. Companion, _ co-worker, Me'diate. Intercede, arbitrate.
associate, comrade, assistant. Med‘icine. Remedy, drug, physic;
ANT. Master. healing.
Mate’rial (a.). Corporeal, substantial; Me’diocre. Indifferent, common-
weighty, important, essential. place, ordinary, inferior.
Ant. Spiritual; _ slight, im- ANT. Superior, great, valuable.
material. Med’‘itate. Contemplate, ponder,
Mate’rial (7.). See MATTER. muse, consider; intend.
Mat’rimony. See MARRIAGE. Medita’tion. Contemplation, reflec-
Matt’er. Substance, body, material; tion, musing, rumination.
topic; affair, concern; conse- paso Means, instrument, chan-
quence, importance. nel.
ANT. Spirit, essence. Med‘ley. Jumble, miscellany, far-
Mature’. Ripe, mellow, perfect, fit, rago.
developed. Meed’. Reward, due, prize, recom-
Ant. Unripe, crude, imperfect, pense.
undeveloped, immature. ANT. Loss, penalty.
eee (vb.). Ripen, develop, per- Meek’. See GENTLE.
ect. Meek’ness. See HUMILITY.
Maturity. Ripeness, full age, perfec- Meet’ (a). Fit, suitable, apt, proper,
tion, completion. appropriate.
ANT. Unripeness, immaturity, Ant. Unmeet, unfit, inappropri-
‘incompleteness, youth. ate.
Mawk’ish. Stale, flat, insipid, vapid. Meet’ (vb.). Encounter, come upon;
ANT. Well flavoured. join; suit; assemble, come to-
Max’im. Precept, proverb, apo- gether.
phthegm, adage. Ant. Miss; stay apart; disperse.
Maze’. Labyrinth; intricacy, puzzle, Mel’ancholy (z.). Depression, dejec-
perplexity. tion, gloominess, dolefulness.
Ma/zy. Labyrinthine; intricate, puzz- ANT. Gaiety, cheerfulness, high
ling, confused. spirits.
ANT. Straight, direct; intel- Mel’ancholy (a.). Sad, gloomy, de-
ligible. jected, depressed, doleful, woebe-
Mea’gre. Gaunt, emaciated, lank; gone.
scanty, poor; uninteresting. ANT. Gay, joyous, jolly.
Ant. Plump, stout; plentiful, Mell’ow. Méellifluous; tipsy. See
interesting. also MATURE.
Mean’. Abject, low, base; servile, ANT. Raucous; sober.
grovelling; stingy, niggardly; pal- Melo‘dious, Tuneful, musical, sweet.
try, insignificant. ANT. Unmelodious, tuneless,
ANT. Proud, exalted; lordly; harsh.
generous, liberal. Mel’ody. Song, air, tune, music.
Mean’ (vb.). Import, imply, signify; Melt’. Dissolve, liquefy, thaw; grow
purpose, intend. softer.
Mean‘ing (n.). Purport, import, sense, Ant. Solidify, freeze; harden.
implication; intention, purpose, Memento’. Reminder, memorial,
design. souvenir.
Meas’ure (vb.). Mete, gauge, Memoir. Life, biography, record.
appraise; distribute. Mem’orable. Remarkable, disting-
Meat’. Victuals, food, fare, nourish- uished, notable, signal, famous.
ment; flesh-food. ANT. Insignificant, undisting-
ANT. Want, hunger. uished, infamous.
Mechan‘ic. Artisan, artificer, skilled Memo’rial. Monument; petition.
worker, craftsman. See also MEMENTO.
ANT. Unskilled workman. Mem’ory. Remembrance, recollec-
Med‘dlesome. _ Officious, interfering, tion; fame.
intrusive, mischievous. ANT. Forgetfulness; oblivion.
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—_ ace. Threaten, denounce, intimi- Met’tlesome. Spirited, ardent, fiery,
ate. courageous.
Mend’. Repair, patch, improve, Ant. Timid, apathetic, cold.
amend, restore. Midd'‘ling. See MEDIOCRE.
Ant. Unmend, break. Mien’. See Aspect.
Menda’cious. _Lying, untruthful, Might’y. Strong, powerful, exalted;
false. huge; momentous.
Ant. Truthful, true. ANT. Weak; lowly; small, un-
Mendac’ity. Lying, untruthfulness, important.
deceit, lie. Mi’gratory. Wandering, roving, un-
Ant. Truthfulness, truth. settled, nomadic.
Me‘nial (7.). Servant, domestic, at- ANT. Settled, stationary.
tendant, flunkey. Mild’. Equable, soft, kind, clement,
ANT. Master, mistress. calm.
Ment’al. Rational, intellectual. AnT. Fierce, harsh, blustering.
ANT. Bodily, physical. Mil’itary. See MARTIAL.
Men‘tion. Name, report, cite; reveal, Mim’‘ic. See Imirate.
impart. Mind’ (vb.). Attend, look, note, mark,
ANT. Conceal, withhold. heed; care.
Mer’cenary. Hired, venal; mean, ANT. Overlook, be inattentive,
sordid, avaricious. neglect.
Ant. Voluntary; honourable, Mind’ (n.). Soul, intellect, under-
generous. standing; opinion; intention, pur-
Mer’chant. Trader, dealer, trafficker. pose.
Mer’ciful. Tender, compassionate, Ant. Body.
forgiving, lenient, pitiful. ae Mix, blend, compound, con-
ANT. Merciless, pitiless, hard, use.
unforgiving. Ant. Dissolve, disentangle.
Mer’cy. See CLEMENCY. Min‘ion. Pet, favourite, parasite,
Mere’. Pure, simple, entire, bare. sycophant. :
me Only, simply, purely, bare- Min‘ister. Servant, assistant; ad-
y. ministrator, ambassador; priest.
Meretri’cious. Unchaste; gaudy, ANT. Master, superior.
showy, flashy, false. Minister (vb.). Supply, give, afford;
ANT Chaste; simple, plain, serve.
good. Ant. Neglect, refuse.
Mer’it. Desert, worth, worthiness, Minst’rel. Harper, bard, player,
virtue. singer.
Ant. Demerit, worthlessness. Minute’. Tiny, slight, fine; particu-
Mer‘riment. Joy, jollity, gaiety, lar, circumstantial.
mirth, hilarity. ANT. Large, coarse; vague.
ANT. Sadness, grief, gravity. Mir’acle. Wonder, marvel, prodigy,
Merry’. See BLITHE. portent.
Mes’sage. Missive, notice, com- ANT. Ordinary occurrence.
munication. ; p Mirac’ulous. Marvellous, preter-
Mes’senger. Courier, emissary, ex- natural, wonderful, abnormal.
press; herald, forerunner. Ant. Normal, natural.
Mete’. Measure, allot, apportion. Mirth. See MERRIMENT.
Meth’od. System; way, mode, man- Misadvent’ure. Accident, mishap,
ner, process. disaster, mischance.
ANT. Disorderliness, irregularity. Miscar’riage. Failure. See also Mis-
Method’ical. Systematic, orderly, ADVENTURE.
precise. Ant. Success, accomplishment.
Ant. Unsystematic, disorderly, Miscella’neous. Mixed, various, pro-
casual, miscuous, mingled.
Mett'le. Spirit, ardour, courage, fire. Ant. Individual, separate.
rept Timidity. weakness, apa- Miscell’any. See MEDLEY.
thy. Mischance’. See MISADVENTURE.
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Mis’chief. Harm, injury, damage, ANT. Applause, favour, approval;

detriment. real thing, reality.
ANT. Benefit, advantage. Mode’. Fashion, manner, method,
Mis’chievous. Harmful, troublous, way.
damaging, detrimental, impish. Mod’el. Pattern, standard, example,
Ant. Harmless, innocuous; so- specimen.
ber, steady. ANT. Copy, reproduction. _
Mis’creant. Knave, caitiff, villain, Moderate (a.). Restrained, limited;
rasca ; : abstinent, temperate; ordinary,
Misdeed’. Transgression, crime, mediocre. ;
offence, trespass. ANT. Immoderate, excessive;
Misdemean’our. See MISDEED. intemperate; great.
Miser. See NIGGARD. Mod’erate (vb.). Control, regulate,
Mis’erable. See ABJECT. lessen, allay.
Miserly. Sordid, niggardly, avari- ANT. Aggravate, increase.
cious, penurious, parsimonious. Mod’est. Restrained, bashful, un-
ANT. Generous, lavish, liberal, assuming, chaste. See also MODER-
open-handed. ATE (a.).
Mis’ery. Sorrow, distress, destitu- ANT. Immodest, unreserved, bold,
tion, wretchedness, pain, affliction. impudent, unchaste.
ANT. Joy, comfort, relief. Mod ‘ify. Change, vary. See also
Misfort’une. See ADVERSITY. MOobERATE (vb.).
Mishap’. See MISADVENTURE. Mo/‘dish. Fashionable, stylish.
Mislead’. Deceive, misguide, delude. Ant. Unfashionable, dowdy.
ANT. Help, lead, guide. Molest’. See ANNOY.
Misguide’. See MISLEAD. Moll’ify. Soften, assuage, appease,
ve Lose, forgo, omit; lack; pacify.
a Ant. Harden; anger, provoke.
ANT. Gain, obtain; regain; suc- Mo’ment. Instant, second, trice;
ceed. force; importance.
Miss‘ion. Charge, errand, commis- ANT. Eternity; unimportance.
sion, duty; embassy, legation. Moment’ous. Important, significant,
Mistake’. See ERROR. weighty, grave.
Mistake’ (vb.). Misunderstand, blun- Ant. Unimportant, trifling.
der, err. Mon’‘itor. Adviser, counsellor, men-
Ant. Understand, be right; keep tor.
straight. ANT. Pupil, disciple.
Mistrust’. Doubt, suspicion, dis- Monot’onous. Uninfiected, uniform,
trust, fear. boring, dull.
ANT. Confidence, trust, reliance. ANT. Melodious, varied, cheer-
Mist’y. See Opscure. ful.
Misunderstand’. See MISTAKE. Monot’ony. Dullness, boredom,
Mit’igate. See ALLAY. sameness.
Mitiga’tion. Relief, alleviation, abate- ANT. Variety, cheerfulness.
ment. Mon’ster. Prodigy; fright, atrocity;
ANT. Aggravation, increase. savage, ruffian, brute.
Mix’. See MINGLE. Mon’strous. Prodigious, abnormal,
Mix’ture. Admixture, compound. horrible, fearful, shocking.
See also MEDLEY. ANT. Ordinary, normal, agree-
ANT. Solution. able.
Moan’. Lament, mourn, groan. Mood’. Vein, humour, temper.
Mob’. Crowd, mass, multitude, Mood’y. Sullen, morose, sulky,
populace, rabble, throng. gloomy. :
Ant. Individuals. Ant. Cheerful, affable.
Mock’. Jeer, deride, ridicule. Mor’al. Ethical; virtuous, upright,
Ant. Applaud, cheer, encourage. strict.
Mock’ery. Derision, ridicule, jeer- Ant. Immoral, loose.
ing; counterfeit. Morass’. See MArRsH.
Mor] (Nat
Mor’bid. Sick, unhealthy, unsound, Much’. Plenteous, plentiful, abun-
depressed. dant, ample.
ANT. Healthy, natural. Ant. Scanty, little.
Morose’. Sullen, moody, surly, Mud’dy. Miry, soiled, turbid; mud-
gloomy, ill-tempered. dled, confused.
ANT. Gay, pleasant, civil. ANT. Clear, fresh; lucid.
Mor’sel. See FRAGMENT. Multi’tude. See Mos.
Mor’tal. Perishable; human; fatal, Munif‘’icence. See GENEROSITY.
deadly. Munif’icent. See BENEFICENT:
ANT. Immortal, imperishable; Mur’der. See KILx.
divine; harmless. Mur’derer. Slayer, assassin.
Mort‘ify. Gangrene; humiliate; vex, Mus’cular. Brawny, robust, sinewy,
disappoint. athletic.
Ant. Heal; exalt, honour; grati- Ant. Flabby, weak.
Sy. Muse’, See MEDITATE.
Mote’. See SPECK. Mu’sical. See MELopIous.
Mo’tion. Movement, action; pro- Mu’sing. See MEDITATION.
posal. Mus’ter. See MARSHAL.
ANT. Station; rest. Mu’table. Changeable, variable, alter-
Mo‘tive. Stimulus, incitement, cause, able, unsettled.
influence, inducement. ANT. Settled, steady, unchanging.
Motiley. Speckled, mottled, mixed, Mute’. Speechless, silent, dumb.
heterogeneous. ANT. Vocal, loud.
ANT. Homogeneous, unmixed. Mu'tilate. See Mam.
Mott’led. Speckled, specked, dappled. Mu‘tinous. Seditious, insurgent,
Ant. Plain, unmarked. riotous, rebellious.
Mould’ (vb.). Form, shape, cast, ANT. Disciplined, obedient, quiet.
fashion. Mu’tiny. Insubordination, rebellion,
Mould’ (n.). Cast, form, shape; revolt, riot.
loam. Ant. Loyalty, subordination.
Mould’er. Crumble, perish, waste Mu‘tual. Reciprocal, interchangeable,
away. correlative.
Ant. Last, flourish. Ant. Separate, individual.
Mount’. Climb, ascend, scale; get on Myste’rious. Obscure, occult, dark,
horse. mystical.
Ant. Descend; dismount. ANT. Open, clear, intelligible.
Mourn’. Lament, deplore, bewail. Myst’ical. See MYSTERIOUS.
ANT. Rejoice. Myst'ify. Puzzle, perplex, bewilder,
Mourn’ful. Sorrowful, sad, lugu- confuse.
brious; deplorable. Ant. Illuminate, enlighten.
Ant. Cheerful, bright; pleasing, Myth’. Fable, legend, story; figment.
joyous. ANT. History, fact.
Move’. Drive, impel, push, actuate, Myth‘ical. Legendary, fabulous; fic-
influence; proceed, go on. titious.
ANT. Stop, arrest; stand still. Ant. Historic, actual.

Nag’. Scold, provoke, find fault. Narrate’. Recount, relate, tell, enu-
ANT. Soothe, appease. merate.
Na‘ked. Bare, nude, unclothed, un- ANT. Omit, pass over, conceal.
draped; plain, manifest. Nar’row. Strait, limited, circum-
Ant. Clothed, draped. . i scribed; straitened; miserly.
Name’. Appellation, designation; Ant. Broad, wide; ample, com-
fame, distinction. ? fortable; liberal.
Name’. (vd.). Call, style, denomin- Nast’y. See FILTHY.
ate; mention, specify. Na‘tion. Country, people, race, state.
ANT. Pass over. ANT. Citizen, individual.
Nat] {Nor

Na‘tive. Natural, inbred; indigen- Neigh’bourhood. Vicinity, proximity,

ous, original; vernacular. nearness.
Ant. Exotic, imported, foreign. ANT. Distance, remoteness.
Nat’ural. Native; characteristic; Neophyte. Tiro, novice, proselyte,
ordinary; normal. beginner.
Ant. Unnatural; unlike; extra- ANT. Master, expert. _ |
ordinary, abnormal. Nerve’. Sinew; courage, spirit, force,
Naught’y. Bad, wicked, perverse, firmness.
froward, mischievous. Ant. Cowardice, timidity.
ANT. Good, well-behaved, obedi- Nerv’ous. Sinewy; vigorous, robust;
ent, harmless. spirited; timid, hysterical.
Nau’sea. Sickness, qualm. See also Ant. Weak, powerless, nerveless.
AVERSION. Nettle’. See ENRAGE.
Nau’tical. See MARINE. Neut’ral. For neither, intermediate,
Na‘val. See MARINE. indifferent, indistinct.
Near’. Close to, nigh, adjacent, ANT. Partial, partisan.
neighbouring; impending, forth- Neut’ralize. Undo, counteract, coun-
coming; close-fisted. tervail.
ANT. Far, remote; generous. ANT. Accomplish.
Neat’. Tidy, cleanly, trim; un- New’. Novel, fresh, recent, modern.
mixed. Ant. Old, faded, ancient, anti-
Ant. Slovenly, untidy; mixed. quated.
Neb’ulous. Cloudy, misty, hazy, con- News’. Tidings, message, intelli-
fused. gence, advice.
Ant. Clear, unclouded. Nice’. Precise, exact; fastidious,
Nec’essary. Needed, requisite, obli- exacting; pleasant, agreeable.
gatory, unavoidable. ANT. JIJnexact, inaccurate; in-
Ant. Needless, avoidable, un- different; nasty.
necessary. Ni’cety. Accuracy, precision; fastidi-
Necess‘itate. Compel, oblige, force, ousness.
demand. ANT. Carelessness; indifference.
Necess’ity. Need, want; force, com- Nig’gard. Miser, skinflint, screw,
pulsion; indigence. curmudgeon.
ANT. Supply; persuasion; affiu- ANT. Spendthrift.
ence. Nig’gardly. See MISERLY.
Nec’romancy. See MAGIc. ; Nigh’. See NEAR.
Need’ (vb.). Require, want, lack. Nim’ble. See ACTIVE.
ANT. Possess, be content. Nobil‘ity. Nobleness, grandeur, dig-
Need’. Want, necessity, requirement; nity; high rank, aristocracy, peer-
poverty, straits, indigence. age.
ANT. Supply, abundance; wealth, Ant. Littleness, humility, lowli-
comfort. ness; the Commons.
Need’ful. See NECESSARY. No’ble, Exalted, grand, lofty, stately;
Nefarious. See ATROCIOUS. patrician.
Neglect’. Overlook, disregard, omit; Ant. Low, base, ignoble.
slight. Noi’some. Harmful, noxious, hurt-
ANT. Regard, perform; respect, ful, offensive.
honour. Ant. Harmless, innocuous, agree-
Neglect’ (n.). Carelessness, oversight, able.
negligence, default, failure; slight. Noi’sy. See Loup.
NT. Care, carefulness, atten- Nom/‘inate. Designate, present, name.
tion; respect. Non’plus. Embarrass, puzzle, con-
Neglect’ful. See NEGLIGENT. found. :
Neg‘ligence. See NEGLECT. Ant. Help, enlighten, encour-
Neg’ligent. Careless, heedless, indif- age.
ferent, neglectful. Nonsensical. See ABsuRD.
Ant. Careful, attentive, punctili- Norm/’al. Regular, standard, usual,
ous. ordinary.
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ANT. Abnormal, irregular, un- Nox’ious. See NoIsome.
usual, extraordinary. Nude’. See NAKED.
No’table. See MEMORABLE. Nu’gatory. Trifling, insignificant,
Note’. Mark, sign, token; annota- futile, useless.
tion, comment; letter; heed, Ant. Important, effective.
notice; distinction. Nui’sance. Annoyance, _ plague,
Ant. Inattention; obscurity. trouble, pest, bother.
Note’ (vb.). Notice, remark, observe; Ant. Pleasure, delight.
record. Null‘ify. See NEUTRALIZE.
ANT. Overlook, miss; forget. Numb’. Benumbed, paralysed, torpid.
No’ted. See CELEBRATED. ANT. Active, warm, vigorous.
No’tice (vb.). See Note. Num/’ber. Numeral, figure; aggre-
No’tice (7.). Observation, heed, atten- gate, multitude, throng.
tion; advice, warning. Num’ber (vb.). Count, enumerate,
ANT. Jnattention. reckon, total.
No’‘tify. See ADVERTISE. Nu‘merous. Abundant, manifold,
No’tion. Idea, conception, belief; comprising many.
knowledge, understanding. ANT. Small, scanty, containing
ANT. Fact, ignorance. few.
Notori’ety. Publicity, bad name, re- Nup‘tials. Wedding, marriage.
pute. Nurse’. See CHERISH.
Ant. Obscurity, good name. Nur’ture. Bringing-up, training, edu-
Noto’rious. Well known, famous; in- cation, discipline.
famous, disreputable. Nu‘triment. See Foop.
Ant. Unknown, obscure, reput- Nutri‘tion. Nourishment. See also
able, creditable. Foon.
Nour’ish. See CHERISH. Nutri’tious. See NUTRITIVE.
Nour’ishment. See Foop. Nu‘tritive. Nourishing, sustaining,
Nov’el. See NEw. nutritious, strengthening.
Noy’ice. See NEOPHYTE. ANT. Innutritious, unsustaining.

Ob’duracy. Obstinacy, stubbornness, Obliga’tion. Bond, engagement; re-

perverseness. sponsibility; favour, debt.
Ant. Complaisance. docility. ANT. Freedom, liberty; irrespon-
Ob’durate. Obstinate, stubborn, un- sibility.
yielding, hardened, perverse. Oblige’. Compel, force, bind; do
Ant. Complaisant, yielding. favour.
Obe’dience. Compliance, acqui- Ant. Release; displease.
escence, duty, respect. Obli’ging. Helpful, willing, kindly.
Ant. Disobedience, refusal, re- Ant. Disobliging, unwilling, un-
bellion, disrespect. kindly.
Obe’dient. Compliant, dutiful, re- Oblit’erate. Delete, blot out, ex-
spectful, submissive. punge, efface.
ANT. Disobedient, undutiful, self- Oblivion. Forgetfulness; obscuri-
willed. ‘ ty.
Obey’. Comply, yield, acquiesce, Ant. Memory, remembrance;
submit. fame.
Ant. Resist, disobey. Ob‘loquy. Reproach, censure, cal-
Ob’ject. See PURPOSE. umny, disgrace, detraction.
Object’ (vb.). Oppose, demur, refuse. Ant. Praise, encomium.
ANT. Agree, consent, acquiesce. Obnox’ious. Exposed, subject. See
Objec’tion. Opposition, exception, also BANEFUL.
cavil, demurrer. . ANT. Free. :
ANT. Agreement, consent, acqui- Obscene’. Filthy, foul, indecent,
escence. lewd, disgusting,
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Ant. Pure, chaste, clean. _ Occur’rence. Event, incident, affair,
bseure’. Dark, murky, indistinct; happening. =
lowly, humble; abstruse. Odd’. Uneven; additional, super-
Ant. Bright, clear, light; ex- Seeeery: eceentric, queer, pecu-
alted; lucid. iar.
Obscure’ (vb.). Darken, dim, cloud, Ant. Even; normal, ordinary.
conceal. O’dious. See ExECRABLE.
Ant. Brighten, lighten, reveal. O’dium. Hate, abhorrence; disgrace,
Obscur’ity. Darkness, dimness; seclu- obloquy.
sion, oblivion. Ant. Love, liking; praise, credit.
Ant. Brightness, light; publicity, O’dorous. Fragrant, scented, sweet.
fame. Ant. Malodorous, smelling, dis-
Obse’quious. Deferential, servile, agreeable.
cringing. Off’al. Refuse, dregs, garbage.
Ant. Independent, haughty. Offence’. Assault; umbrage; insult,
Observ’ance. Attention; celebration; affront; sin, transgression.
fulfilment; ceremony. ANT. Defence.
Ant. Inattention; neglect. Offend’. Affront, annoy, vex; trans-
Observ’ant. See ATTENTIVE. gress, sin.
Observa’tion. Remark, comment. Ant. Defend; please; obey.
See also OBSERVANCE. Offens’ive. Assailing, attacking; dis-
Observe’. Mark, notice; obey; cele- gusting, obnoxious; insulting.
brate, perform; remark. Ant. Defensive; pleasing; polite.
Y Overlook, disregard; dis- Off’er. Present, show; propose, bid,
obey; neglect. proffer, sacrifice.
Ob’solete. Ancient, antiquated, out- ANT. Withdraw, refuse.
of-date, disused. Off’er (z.). Proposal, overture, prof-
Ant. Modern, up-to-date. fer, bid.
Ob’stacle. See HINDRANCE. Ant. Withdrawal, refusal.
Ob’stinacy. See OBDURACY. Of’fice. Business, function; post,
Ob’stinate. See OBDURATE. situation; bureau.
Obstrep’erous. See Loup. Officer. Official, functionary.
Obstruct’. See HINDER. ANT. Private person.
Ob’struction. Bar, barrier, hindrance, Offic’‘ious. See MEDDLESOME.
opposition. Oft’en. Repeatedly, frequently.
Ant. Help, free passage. ANT. Seldom, rarely.
Obtain’. See ACQUIRE. Old’. Aged, ancient, antiquated,
Obtrude’. Intrude; encroach, in- obsolete.
fringe, trespass. Ant. Young, modern.
ANT. Retire. O’men. Presage, sign, warning, prog-
Obtuse’. Stupid, dull, unintelligent. nostic, augury, foreboding.
Ant. Intelligent, bright, quick- O’minous. Foreboding, premonitory,
witted. inauspicious.
Ob’viate. Prevent, counteract, pre- ANT. Auspicious, promising.
clude. Omiss’‘ion. Failure, neglect, over-
Ant. Help, advance. sight.
Ob’vious. See MANIFEST. Ant. Fulfilment, performance.
Occa’sion. Occurrence, happening; Omit’. Neglect, miss, leave out, over-
opening, opportunity; necessity; look.
reason, ground. Ant. Perform, fulfil, include.
Occa’sion (vb.). See CAUSE. On’erous. Burdensome, oppressive,
Occult’. See MYSTERIOUS. laborious. .
Occupa’tion. Tenure, occupancy; Ant. Light, easy, trifling.
business, employment, vocation. On’'ly. Solely, singly, barely, merely.
Oce‘upy. Hold, possess, take posses- ANT. Generally; quite.
sion; employ. On’set. Attack, charge, assault.
Occur’. Appear, happen, arise; arise ANT. Retreat.
in mind. On’ward. Forward, advancing, ahead,
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Backward, to r ANT. Poer, penniless, needy.
Ooze’.Bip exude, percolate. Orac’ular. Prophetic; dogmatic;
low, gush. ambiguous.
oO’aes (a.). Unfolded, unclosed; Ant. Undogmatic; clear, per-
santics frank, candid, unreserved; spicuous.
exposed; evident. O’ral. Spoken, by word of mouth,
Ant. Folded, closed; private; verbal, not written.
reserved, secretive; obscure. ANT. Written, unspoken.
O’pen (vb.). Unclose, unlock, un- Ora‘tion. Speech, address, harangue.
fold, expand, disclose; begin. ANT. Silence.
ANT. Shut, close, conceal; end, Orb’. Sphere, globe, ball.
conclude. Ordain’. Appoint; institute; decree,
O’pening. Orifice, aperture, cleft, command, order.
Tent; beginning; opportunity, Ord’er. Arrangement, method, sys-
chance. tem; rule, command; class, ‘rank,
Ant. Ending, conclusion. grade.
Opera’tion. Working, action, effect, pee Disorder, confusion, med-
manipulation, instrumentality.
ANT. Inaction, suspension. on. er (vb.). Arrange, methodize;
Op’erative. See EFFECTIVE. command, prescribe.
Opine’. Think, be of opinion, judge, ANT. Disarrange, disorder.
believe. Ord’erly. See METHODICAL.
Ant. Know, be sure. Ord’inance. Decree, appointment,
Opim’‘ion. Feeling, conviction, impres- edict, statute.
sion, view. Ord’inary. Settled, ordered; usual,
ANT. Certainty, knowledge. wonted; commonplace.
Opin‘ionated. Dogmatic, self-assert- ANT. Irregular, unusual, un-
ive, obstinate. wonted, extraordinary, uncommon.
ANT. Undogmatic, modest. Org’anize. Arrange, adjust, settle,
Opin‘ionative. See OPINIONATED. establish, order.
Oppo’nent. See ENEMy. ANT. ’ Disorganize, disorder, up-
Opportune’. Timely, seasonable, con- set.
venient, felicitous. Organiza’tion. Method, system, con-
Ant. JIJnopportune, untimely, un- struction, structure, form.
seasonable, inconvenient. Ant. Disorganization, disorder,
Opportu’ nity. See OCCASION. confusion.
Oppose’. Resist, attack, bar, ee Or’ifice. See OPENING.
ANT. Defend, support, hel,lp. Or’igin. Beginning, ise, source,
Opposi’tion. Resistance; preven- cause.
tion, hindrance; hostility. Ant. End.
Ant. Support, help; goodwill. Orig’inal. Primitive, first, primordial;
Oppress’. Crush, harass, persecute. eccentric, odd; inventive.
ANT. Relieve, help. j ANT. Modern; ordinary; unin-
Oppress‘ion. Cruelty, persecution, ventive, unimaginative.
hardship, misery, tyranny. Orig’inate. Make, cause, create; rise,
Ant. Kindness; freedom. spring.
Oppress‘ive. Heavy, burdensome, ANT. End.
overwhelming, cruel, tyrannical, Orn‘ament (vb.). See EMBELLISH.
unjust. Orn’ament (7.). Adornment, embel-
AnT. Light, easy, just. : lishment, decoration.
Oppro’brious. Offensive, abusive, Ant. Blemish, disfigurement.
scurrilous. Ornate’. Decorated, embellished;
ANT. Courteous, polite. florid.
Oppro’brium. See OsLtoguy and Ant. Plain, simple, unadorned.
ODIUM. Ostenta‘tion. Display, pomp, parade;
Op’‘tion. Preference, choice. boasting.
ANT. Compulsion. ANT. Reticence, restraint; mod-
Op‘ulent. Rich, wealthy, affluent. esty.
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Ostenta’tious. Boastful, pretentious, Ant. Unclouded, clear, bright.
pompous, extravagant. Overcome’. See SUBDUE.
Ant. Reticent, restrained, mod- O’verflow. Deluge, inundation, flood.
est, homely. F Overfiow’ing. See ABUNDANT.
Oust’. Eject, expel, displace, evict. Overlook’. Superintend, supervise;
ANT. Admit, replace, restore. pardon, forgive. See also NEGLECT
Out’break. See AFFRAY. and Omir.
Out’cry. See CLAMOUR. ; Overpow’er. See SUBDUE.
Outdo’. Surpass, exceed, eclipse, Overreach’. See CHEAT.
excel. Overrule’. Influence, control; super-
Ant. Fall short of. sede, annul.
Outland‘ish. Foreign, alien, strange, Ant. Leave alone, allow.
barbarous, rude. Oversight. Charge, superintendence;
ANT. Native; civilized, culti- direction; inadvertence, error,
vated. neglect. See also NEGLECT (7.).
Outlet. Vent, egress, exit. O’vert. Open, patent, apparent.
AnT. Inlet. ANT. Covert, hidden, concealed.
Out’line. Figure,
contour; sketch, Overthrow’ (vb.). Throw down,
draft. destroy, demolish; defeat, con-
Ant. Body, whole. quer.
Out’look. Prospect, watch; future. ANT. Restore, set up; spare.
Out’rage. See AFFRONT. O’verthrow. Destruction, ruin; de-
Outrage’ous. See Monstrous and feat, conquest.
ATROCIOUS. ANT. Restoration.
Out’set. See BEGINNING. O’verture. Offer, invitation; pro-
Out’skirt. Environ, purlieu, suburb, posal; prelude, musical introduc-
border. tion.
Out’ward. External, outer, exterior. Ant. Withdrawal; finale.
Ant. Inward, internal, interior. Overturn’. See OVERTHROW.
O’ver. Above, upon; athwart, be- Overwhelm’. See SUBDUE and Over-
yond, across; in excess of, more THROW.
than. Own’. Possess, hold; acknowledge,
Ant. Under, beneath, within; admit.
less than. Ant. Lack possession; repudiate;
Overawe’. Terrify, intimidate, cow. deny.
Ant. Encourage, treat gently. Own’er. Possessor, holder, pro-
O’vercast. Cloudy, beclouded, dark. prietor.

P
Pace’. Step, stride, rate of movement. Paint’. Smear; depict, picture, por-
ANT. Rest, pause. tray.
Pacif‘ic. Peaceful, gentle, friendly, Pal’atable. Tasty, appetizing, de-
conciliatory. licious.
AnT. Violent, hostile. Ant. Unpalatable, nauseous, un-
Pac'ify. Appease, assuage, soothe, appetizing.
quiet. Pale’. Pallid, light-coloured, wan,
Bak, Bundle, packet, load; gang, sallow; dim.
set. Ant. Florid, dark, healthy;
’, Compact, league, bond, coy- bright.
enant. Pall’iate. Cloak, cover; excuse, ex-
Pa’gan. Heathen. tenuate.
Pain’. See PANG and AFFLICTION. ANT. Reveal; condemn.
Pain’ (vb.). See HARM. Pall’id. See PALE.
Pain’‘ful. Distressing, hurting, griev- Palm’y. Flourishing, prosperous.
ous; arduous, toilsome. Ant. Depressed, unfortunate.
Ant. Pleasant, harmless, pain- Palp’able. Tangible. See also MANI-
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Ant. Impalpable, intangible. Ant. General; careless, inexact.
Palp‘itate. Flutter, beat, throb, pul- Partic’ularly. Especially, distinctly,
sate. chiefly.
Ant. Be steady. Partisan. Adherent, follower, backer,
Pal’sy (vb.). Benumb, paralyse. supporter.
ANT. Stimulate. Parti‘tion. Division, distribution,
Pal’ter. Quibble, equivocate, trifle, allotment; barrier, wall.
shuffle. Part’ner. Colleague, associate, sharer,
ANT. Be straight. participator, companion; wife or
Pal‘try. Contemptible, mean, des- husband, spouse.
picable, beggarly; little. Part‘nership. Association, corpora-
ANT. Fine, honourable; great. tion, union.
Pamp’er. Coddle, cocker, indulge. Par’ty. See AssociATION.
Ant. Neglect, discourage, refuse. Pass’. Go by, elapse; disappear;
Panegy’ric. See ENCOMIUM. proceed; exceed, surpass.
Pang’. Pain, twinge, agony, anguish. Ant. Stand still, abide, remain;
ANT. Relief, ease. fall short.
Pant’. Gasp, blow, puff; yearn for. Pass’able. Traversable; tolerable,
ANT. Breathe steadily. moderately good, fair.
Parade’. See OSTENTATION. Ant. Impassable; excellent.
Par’allel. Equidistant; similar, anal- Pass’age. Course, road, journey;
ogous. entrance, channel; clause, extract.
AnT. Unlike, dissimilar. Ant. Block, barrier.
Par’alyse. See PALsy. Pass‘ion. Ardour, zeal, excitement;
Par’amount. Supreme, predominant, emotion, love, devotion; rage,
pre-eminent. anger.
Ant. Subordinate, inferior. ANT. Indifference, coolness,
Parasite. Hanger-on, sycophant, phlegm.
flatterer. Pass‘ionate. Fierce, ardent, angry,
Par’don. See FORGIVE. irascible; tender.
Pa’rent. Begetter, producer, author, Ant. Cold, cool, indifferent;
cause. good-tempered.
Ant. Child, work. Pass‘ive. Suffering, enduring, unre-
Par’oxysm. Fit, attack, convulsion. sisting, submissive, patient, in-
Parsimo’nious. See MISERLY. active.
Par’son. Parish priest, rector, vicar, ANT. Jmpassive, impatient, act-
incumbent. Ive, energetic.
Ant. Parishioner, people. Pas‘time. See GAME.
Part’. Share, piece, portion; in- Pa’tent. Open, evident, obvious, man-
gredient, constituent; office, func- ifest.
tion, duty. ANT. Obscure, secret.
ANT. Whole. Pater’nal. Fatherly, tender.
Part’ (vb.). Sever, divide, break; Ant. Unfatherly.
allot, share; depart, go away. Path’. Road, route, track, course.
ANT. Join, unite, reunite; re- Pathet’ic. Touching, sad, moving,
main, stay. ¢ affecting, plaintive.
Partake’. Share, participate. Ant. Joyous, cheery.
Ant. Allot. Pa’‘tient. See PAssIve.
Par’tial. Biased, unfair, onesided, Pat’ronize. Favour, protect, befriend,
prejudiced. countenance.
Ant. Impartial, unbiased, fair, Ant. Repel, neglect, oppose.
indifferent. Patt’ern. See MODEL.
Partici’pate. See PARTAKE. Pau‘city. Fewness, lack, defici-
Par’ticle. Atom, grain, minute part, ency.
mite. Ant. Multitude, abundance.
Ant. Whole. Rite, Paup’erism. Indigence, penury, pov-
Particular. Individual, distinctive, erty, beggary, destitution.
especial; careful, precise. Ant. Wealth, affluence.
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Pause’. Stop, stay, interval, inter- Ant. Salvation.

ruption, hesitation. Per’emptory. See ARBITRARY.
Ant. Movement, action. Perennial. Everlasting, enduring,
Pay’. Liquidate, settle, discharge; perpetual.
requite, reward. ANT. Temporary, unenduring.
NT. Owe. Per’fect. Complete, finished, ripe;
Peace’. Calm, quiet, silence, repose; entire, whole; faultless, immacu-
amity, concord. late.
Ant. Noise, clamour; strife, war. Ant. Imperfect, incomplete;
Peace’able. See PAcIFIC. faulty, defective.
Peace’ful. See. PACIFIC. ; ‘ Perfec’tion. Completeness, perfect-
Peas’ant. Countryman, rustic, swain, ness, maturity, excellence.
hind. ANT. Imperfection, incomplete-
ANT. Townsman, citizen. ness, immaturity.
Pec’cant. Erring, sinful, guilty. Perfid‘ious. See FALSE.
ANT. Innocent. Per’fidy. Treachery, faithlessness,
Pecu'liar. Exceptional, especial. See disloyalty.
also PARTICULAR. AnT. Loyalty.
ANT. Ordinary. Per’forate. See PENETRATE.
Ped‘igree. Lineage, descent, gene- Perform’. See ACCOMPLISH.
alogy. Perform’ance. See EXHIBITION.
Peer’. Equal; nobleman. Per’fume. Scent, odour, fragrance,
Peer’less. See MATCHLEsS. smell, aroma.
Peev’ish. See Morose and Moopy. Perhaps’. Possibly, peradventure,
Pellu’cid. Transparent, clear, limpid. perchance, maybe.
Ant. Turbid, muddy, dark. Ant. Certainly, doubtless.
Pen‘alty. Fine, punishment, for- Per’il. See DANGER.
feiture. Per’ilous. See HAZARDOUS.
ANT. Acquittal, release. Pe’riod. Age, era, time, epoch; end,
Pen’etrate. Bore, pierce, enter, fathom. conclusion; full stop. ;
Penetra’tion. Seeing, acumen. Per’ish. See DECAY.
Pen‘itence. Repentance, compunc- Permanent. Lasting, abiding, en-
tion, contrition. during, constant.
Obstinacy, stubbornness, ANT. Impermanent, passing, fleet-
hardness of heart. ing, inconstant.
Pen‘itent. epentant, contrite, re- Permis’sible. Allowable, admissible,
morseful. legitimate, lawful.
ANT. Unrepentant, remorseless. Ant. Unallowable, inadmissible,
Pens‘ive. Thoughtful, contemplative, unlawful.
dreamy; sorrowful. Permis’sion. Allowance, leave, licence,
ANT. Active; gay. consent.
Penu’‘rious. See MISERLY. Ant. Prohibition, refusal.
Pen’ury. See PAUPERISM. Permit’. Allow, licence, consent,
Peo’ple. Folk, nation, race; public, suffer, authorize.
populace, community; mob. ANT. Prohibit, refuse.
Perceive’. See, feel, know, compre- Pernic’ious. See NOISOME.
hend, discern. Perpet’ual. See PERMANENT and
ANT. Miss, misunderstood. PERENNIAL.
Percept’ible. Apparent, discernible, Perplex’. See BEWILDER.
perceivable. Perplex’ing. Puzzling, embarrassing,
Ant. Imperceptible, insensible. bewildering, confusing.
Percep’tion. Seeing, feeling, discern- Ant. Simple, intelligible, easy.
ment, understanding, notion. Per’secute. See Oppress.
ANT. Misunderstanding, blind- Persecu’tion. See OPPRESSION.
ness. Perseve’rance. Persistence, steadiness,
Per’colate. See Ooze. constancy.
a Ruin, destruction, damna- Ant. Slackness, inconstancy.
ion. Persevere’. Persist, continue, keep on.
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ANT. Give in, slacken. ANT. Spiritual, mental.
Persist’. Remain, last; persevere. Pick’, Pluck, gather, choose, cull.
Pass, vanish; give up. Pic’ture. Painting, drawing, sketch,
Per’sonal. Individual, private. portrait.
. General, impersonal. Pre, . Graphic, vivid, picture-
Persuade’. Induce, lead, convince, ike.
prevail on, urge. a ae Dull, ugly. : a
Dissuade. ‘iece’. ragment, portion, part, bit,
Persua’sion. Inducement, convic- shred. :
tion, belief. ANT. Whole.
ANT. Dissuasion. Pierce’, See PENETRATE.
Persua‘sive. Convincing, cogent; se- Pier’cing. Sharp, acute, keen, pene-
ductive. trating, shrill.
Ant. Dissuasive, unconvincing, ANT. Soft, low.
we Pi’ety. Filial love, religion, devotion,
Pert’. See AUDACIOUS. holiness.
Pertina’cious. Determined, persis- ANT. Impiety, profanity, irrever-
tent, obstinate. ence.
ANT. Slack, inert. Pile’. See Heap.
Per'tinent. See APPROPRIATE. Pil’fer. Filch, steal, thieve.
Perturb’. See ANNOY. Pil’grim. Wanderer, traveller.
Perturba‘tion. Disquietude, agita- Pillage. Depredation, booty, plun-
tion, vexation. der, looting, rapine.
Composure. Pil’lage (vb.). See PLUNDER.
Pervade’. Overspread, penetrate, fill. Pinch’. Squeeze, press, gripe, nip.
Perverse’, See OBDURATE. Pine’. Wilt, droop, wither, flag.
Pervert’. Twist, distort, corrupt, ANT. Revive, flourish.
falsify. Pi’ous. Dutiful, religious, devout,
ANT. Correct. reverent, holy.
Per’vious. Penetrable, passable, per- Ant. Impious, irreligious, irrev-
meable. erent, wicked.
ANT. Impervious, impenetrable. Pi‘quant. Pungent, cutting, sharp;
Pest’. Plague, pestilence; annoy- racy
ance, bother. oa Gentle, mild; dull.
Pestilen‘tial. Poisonous, contaminat- Pique’. Umbrage, displeasure, irrita-
ing, noxious, deadly. tion, offence.
. Harmless, innocuous. ANT. Satisfaction, pleasure.
Peti’tion. Request, appeal, entreaty, Pitch’, See FLING.
supplication, prayer. Pit’eous. Sorrowful, distressing,
ANT. Command. mournful, sad, pitiable.
Pett’y. Trivial, small, insignificant, Ant. Cheerful, joyful.
unimportant. Pith’. Marrow, core, heart; sub-
ANT. Great, important, signifi- stance, meaning; force, energy.
cant. ANT. Stem; weakness.
Pet’ulant. See Captious. Pith’y. Forcible, strong; terse, concise.
Phant’om. Ghost, wraith, spectre. ANT. Weak, pointless; wordy.
Ant. Living being. Pit‘iable. See Pireous.
Pharisa’ical. | Hypocritical, sancti- Pit’iful. See MERCIFUL.
monious, formal. Pity’. See CLEMENCY.
Ant. Sincere, humble. Place’. Position, situation; room,
Phlegm’. Indifference, coldness, slug- space.
gishness. Place’ (vb.). Set, put, settle, arrange.
Ant. Ardour, zeal, warmth. _ Ant. Move, remove, displace.
Phlegmat‘ic. Cold, heavy, stolid, Plac’id. See TRANQUIL.
sluggish. Plague’. See Psst.
Ant. Warm, lively, ardent, pas- Plague “(wb.). See ANNOY.
sionate. F : Plain’. Level, flat, even; simple,
Phys’ical. Natural, material, bodily. homely. See also MANIFEST.
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Ant. Uneven, hilly, mountain- Poign’ant. Sharp, keen, intense,

ous; grand, rich. We biting.
Plaint’ive. Sad, doleful, wailing. Ant. Gentle, mild.
Ant. Cheerful, gay. ; Point’ed. Sharpened, sharp; dis-
Plan’. Draft, sketch, chart, design; tinct; full of meaning.
plot, project; method. Ant. Blunt; vague; meaningless.
Plant’. See PLACE (vb.). Poi‘son. Virus, venom; corruption.
Plas’tic. Formative; flexile, easy to ANT. Antidote.
mould. Polish. Burnish, brighten, rub up,
ANT. Stiff, solid. furbish; refine.
Plau’‘sible. Specious, colourable. ANT. Stain, sully.
Ant. Unreasonable, unjustifiable. Polite’. Urbane, civil, courteous,
Play’, See ENTERTAINMENT and affable; refined, elegant.
GAME. ANT. Impolite, uncivil, dis-
Play’ (vb.). Frolic, frisk; act, per- courteous, rude.
form. Polite’ness. Courtesy, urbanity, affa-
Ant. Work. ere bility, civility.
Play’ful. Merry, joyous, mischievous, Ant. Impoliteness, discourtesy,
frolicsome. incivility, rudeness.
ANT. Serious, grave. Pol‘itic. Wise, judicious, diplomatic,
Plea’. Legal action; excuse, argu- wary.
ment; entreaty. Ant. Impolitic, injudicious, un-
Pleas’ant. See DELECTABLE. wise.
Please’. Delight, gratify, gladden, Pollute’. Taint, corrupt, contamin-
content. ate, defile.
Ant. Displease, annoy, dis- ANT. Purify, cleanse.
satisfy. Pollu’tion. Contamination, defile-
Pleas’ure. Enjoyment, delight, gratifi- ment, corruption, taint.
cation, satisfaction; will, wish. . Purification, cleansing.
ANT. Pain, dissatisfaction, dis- Poltroon’. Dastard, craven, coward.
content. Ant. Hero, brave man.
Pledge’. Guarantee, earnest, pawn, Pomp’. See OSTENTATION.
security. Pomp’ous. Stately, majestic, august;
Plen’tiful. Abundant, copious, plen- inflated, ostentatious.
teous, ample. Ant. Undignified; simple.
ANT. Scanty, scarce, few. . Pond’er. See MEDITATE.
Plent’y. Fullness, copiousness, abun- Pond’erous. Weighty, heavy, bulky.
dance; affluence. Ant. Light, small.
Ant.. Lack, dearth, scarcity. Poor’. Needy, indigent, penniless;
Pli‘able. Flexible, supple, yielding, mean, paltry.
docile, tractable. Ant. Rich, wealthy, affluent;
Ant. Stiff, unbending, intract- good, fine.
able. ’ : Pop‘ulace. See Mos.
Plight’. State, condition, situation; Pop’ular. General, common; fay-
predicament. oured; simple, plain.
Plot’. See INTRIGUE (n.). rie a Unpopular; technical, diffi-
Plot’ (vb.). Plan, scheme, cabal, in- cult.
trigue. Pop’ulous. | Numerous, crowded,
ANT. Counterplot. thickly inhabited.
Pluck’. Courage, spirit, hardihood, Port’. arbour, haven, roadstead;
mettle. bearing, mien.
ANT. Cowardice, fainthearted- Por’tend. See BETOKEN.
ness. Por’tent. See Propicy.
Plump’. Stout, buxom, round, fat. Por’tion. See PART. |
ANT. Thin, lean. Port’ly. Grand, stout, corpulent.
ae Pillage, despoil, sack, rob, ANT. Insignificant, thin, slight.
ec. Portray’. Delineate, draw, sketch,
Plunge’. Seo IMMERSE. represent.
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Pose’. Perplex, bewilder, puzzle; mand, approve, eulogize, laud,
pretend. worship.
Ant. Explain; be natural. ANT. Condemn, disapprove,
Posi‘tion. Station, place, attitude, blame.
point of view; situation. Praise’worthy. Laudable, commend-
ANT. Motion. able, creditable.
Pos‘itive. Real, actual; definite, pre- Ant. Blameworthy, discreditable.
cise, explicit; assertive, dogmatic. Pray’. See BESEECH.
Ant. Unreal; vague; undog- Pray’er. Petition, entreaty, request,
matic. suit.
Possess’. See HoLp. ANT. Command, behest.
Possess‘ion. Having, holding, owner- Preamble’. Introduction, preface,
ship, tenure, occupation; treasure. exordium.
ANT. Dispossession. Ant. Conclusion, ending, perora-
Possible. Potential, feasible, prac- tion.
ticable. Preca‘rious. Risky, uncertain, doubt-
Ant. Impossible, impracticable. ful, unsafe, dangerous.
Poss‘ibly. Peradventure, perhaps, ANT. Safe, secure, certain.
perchance, maybe. Precau’tion. Forethought, care.
ANT. Certainly, assuredly. ANT. Carelessness.
Post’. Pillar, stake. See also Posi- Precede’. Go before, lead.
TION. Ant. Follow, succeed.
Poste’rior. Later; hinder, rear. Pre’cedence. Priority, pre-eminence,
ANT. Anterior, earlier; fore, preference.
forward. ANT. IJnferiority.
Poster’ity. Successors, descendants, Prece‘dent (adj.). Preceding, anterior,
offspring; future. pre-eminent.
ANT. Ancestors; past. Ant. Following, posterior.
Post’ure. Attitude, position. Pre’cedent (n.). Previous decision,
Po’tent. Powerful, mighty, influ- procedure, example, standard.
ential, strong; cogent. Pre’cept. Law, instruction, maxim,
ANT. Impotent, powerless, unin- principle.
fiuential, weak; unconvincing. Precep’tor. Teacher, instructor, mas-
Pov’erty. Need, want, indigence, ter, tutor.
penury; meagreness. Ant. Pupil, scholar.
Ant. Wealth, affluence, abun- Pre’cinct. Enclosure, limit, bounds,
dance. confines.
Pow’er. Strength, might, influence, Prec’ious. Rare, costly, valuable,
tule, dominion. choice; dear.
Ant. Weakness, impotence; sub- Ant. Valueless, worthless, cheap;
jection. hated.
Pow’erful. See POTENT. Precip’itate (vb.). Hasten, hurry, ex-
Pract’icable. See PossIBLE. pedite, press.
Practical. Serviceable, useful; ex- Ant. Delay, retard, check.
pert, skilful. Precip’itate (adj.). Hasty, rash, im-
ANT. Unserviceable, useless; petuous, premature.
clumsy, inexpert. ANT. Cautious, considered,
Practice (v.). Performance, pro- mature.
cedure, professional work. See Precip’itous. Steep, abrupt, head-
also CUSTOM. long.
Pract’ise (vb.). Perform, pursue, Ant. Gentle, sloping.
apply, exercise. Precise’. See ExAcT and PRIM.
ANT. Neglect, omit. Precis’ion. Exactness, accuracy,
Praise’. Laud, approval, applause, definiteness.
encomium, eulogy; renown. ANT. Inexactness, inaccuracy,
Ant. Dispraise, blame; dis- indefiniteness.
grace. Preclude’, _ Prevent, stop, hinder,
Praise’ (vb.). Applaud, extol, com- prohibit, inhibit,
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Ant. Help, expedite, allow. Pee ee adj.). Existing, mamediate,

Predatory. Rapacioue, plundering. at hand, attending.
Predic’‘ament. Plight, fix, state, dilem- ANT. Past; absent. .
ma. Pres’ent (.). Gift, donation, present-
Pre’dicate. Assert, affirm, state. ation.
ANT. Deny, doubt. Present’ (vb.). Introduce; show;
Predict’. Foretell, prophesy, prog- give, bestow, confer.
nosticate, forecast. : ANT. Refuse.
Predilec’tion. Preference, choice, fond- Presenta‘tion. Introduction; show-
ness, bias. ing; giving.
Predominant. Ascendant, overpower- Present’iment. See PRESAGE.
ing, prevailing, paramount. Preserva‘tion. Maintenance, security,
Ant. Inferior, subordinate. safety, upholding.
Pre-emin’ent. Supreme, chief, con- . Destruction, ruin, peril.
spicuous. Preserve’. Save, guard, protect,
Ant. Inferior, subordinate, un- secure, maintain, uphold.
distinguished. Ant. Destroy, abandon, violate.
Pref’ace. See PREAMBLE. Press’. Compress, squeeze, crush;
Pref‘atory. Introductory, opening, urge, push, enforce.
preliminary, prelusive. Ant. Loosen; delay, hinder.
Ant. Concluding, final. Pres’sure. Force, compression; ur-
Prefer’. Promote, submit; choose, gency.
select. Ant. Unimportance.
_ Ant. Withdraw; dislike. Presume’, Surmise, conjecture, infer,
Pref’erence. See PREDILECTION. suppose; dare, take liberties.
Preg’nant. Full, teeming, big, fraught. ANT. Know, be sure; be re-
Ant. Empty, meaningless. spectful.
Pre‘judice. Forejudgment, bias, pre- Presump‘tion. Surmise, conjecture,
possession; damage, injury. inference, supposition; audacity,
ANT. Judgment, indifference, assurance.
impartiality; safety. Ant. Knowledge, certainty; de-
Prejudic’ial. See BANEFUL. ference.
Prelim‘inary. See PREFATORY. Presump‘tuous. Audacious, forward,
Prel’ude. See PREAMBLE. presuming, arrogant.
Premature. Untimely, unripe. See ANT. Modest; backward.
also PRECIPITATE (adj.). Pretence’. Affectation, show, simula-
ANT. Mature, timely, ripe. tion; excuse, pretext.
Pre‘mium. _Recompense, reward, ANT. Sincerity, reality, genuine-
bonus, bribe. ness.
Ant. Discount, loss. Pretend’. Counterfeit, feign, simu-
Prepare’. Fit, me ready, equip, make. late; lay claim to.
Ant. Dally. ANT. Be real; renounce.
Prepond’erate. Outweigh, overbal- Preternat’ural. See ABNORMAL.
ance, prevail. Pre’text. See PRETENCE.
ANT. Be outweighed. Pret’ty. See BEAUTIFUL.
Prepossess’ing. Attractive, charming Prevail’. Persuade, induce. See also
engaging, fascinating. SUBDUE and PREPONDERATE.
ANT. Unprepossessing, unattract- ANT. Fail.
ive, ugly. Prevail’ing. Prevalent, predominant;
Pres’age. Foreknowledge, betoken- usual, established; effective.
ing, prognostic, omen. Few, inferior; unusual;
Pres’age (vb.). See BETOKEN. ineffective.
Prescribe’. Order, appoint, enjoin, Prev’alent. See PREVAILING.
command, dictate. Prevar‘icate. Equivocate, quibble,
ANT. Obey, submit. cavil, shuffle.
Pres’ence, Being at a place; attend- ANT. Speak truth.
ance; bearing, mien. Prevent’. Stop, hinder, frustrate,
AnT. Absence. thwart, anticipate.
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Ant. Help, forward, allow. Ant. Certain, undoubted, un-
Pre’vious. See ANTERIOR. questionable.
Prey’. Victim, capture. See also Proce’dure. Process, practice, action.
Booty. Proceed’. AeeranCe go on, pass,
ANT. Captor, hunter. arise.
Price’. Cost, charge, worth, value, ANT. Recede, go back, stand.
gure. Proceed’ing. Transaction, measure,
ANT. Worthlessness. act, step.
Prick’. Incite, spur. See also PER- Proces’sion. Advance, march, caval-
FORATE. cade, file.
ANT. Retard. ANT. Station.
Pride’. See HAUGHTINESS. Proclaim’. See ADVERTISE.
Prim’. Precise, formal, starched, Proclama‘tion. Announcement, edict,
demure. decree, ordinance.
Ant. Casual, jolly, informal. ANT. Silence.
Pri‘mary. Original, radical; best, Procliv’‘ity. Tendency, disposition,
chief. propensity, bias, leaning, aptitude.
Ant. Latest, lowest. ANT. Aversion from, opposition.
Prime’. See PRIMARY. Procrast’inate. Dally, defer, post-
Prim‘itive. See ANCIENT. pone, delay.
Prince’. Sovereign, ruler, monarch; ANT. Hasten, be prompt.
king’s descendant. Procrastina‘tion. Delay, dallying,
Prince’ly. See AUGUST. postponement, deferment.
Prin’cipal. See CuieF and CarpI- ANT. Speed, haste, promptness.
NAL. Pro’create. Beget, engender, gener-
Prin‘ciple. See PRECEPT. ate.
Pri’or. See ANTERIOR. Procure’. See ACQUIRE.
Prior‘ity. See PRECEDENCE. Prod‘igal. See ExTRAVAGANT and
Pris‘tine. See ANCIENT. PROFUSE.
Pri’vacy. Retirement, solitude, re- Prodig’ious. See COLOSSAL and Mon-
treat, secrecy. STROUS.
Ant. Publicity. Prodigy. Marvel, portent, miracle,
Private. Retired, secluded, separate; wonder.
secret; personal, individual. Produce’. Bring forth, show; cause,
Ant. Public, open, common, occasion; lengthen, prolong.
general. ANT. Conceal, withhold; result;
Priva’tion. Loss, deprivation, need, shorten, reduce.
destitution. Prod‘uce (7.). Fruit, product, profit,
ANT. Gain, possession; comfort. yield; consequence.
Priv’ilege. Prerogative, advantage, ANT. Seed, cause.
permission, immunity. Prod’uct. See PRODUCE (n.).
Ant. Disqualification, disadvan- Product’ive. Fruitful, fertile, prolific;
tage. causative.
Prize’. Reward. See also Booty. Ant. Unproductive, barren; re-
Prize’ (vb.). See APPRAISE and Ap- sultant.
PRECIATE. Profane’. Unconsecrated, secular;
Prob’able. Likely, reasonable. See godless, blasphemous, impious.
also CREDIBLE. Ant. Sacred, hallowed, con-
Ant. Unlikely, improbable, in- secrated; religious, pious, reverent.
credible. Profan’ity. See BLASPHEMY.
Probability. Likelihood, credibility Profess’. Acknowledge, avow, own;
presumption. pretend, affect.
Ant. Improbability, unlikeli- Ant. Disavow, deny.
hood. Profes’sion. Acknowledgment, avow-
Probe’. Sound, search, examine. al, vocation, business.
Prob’ity. See HONESTY. Ant. Disavowal, denial.
Problemat’ic. Doubtful, dubious, Prof’fer. Offer, propose, propound.
questionable, undecided. ANT. Withdraw, withhold, refuse.
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Profic‘iency. Improvement; skill, Promote’. See ADVANCE and Arp.

mastery, dexterity. Prompt’. Expeditious. See also
ANT. Deterioration; awkward- ACTIVE.
ness, clumsiness. Ant. Tardy.
Proficient. Skilful, skilled, dexterous, Prompt’ (vb.). Incite, move, per-
expert, accomplished. suade, urge; remind.
Ant. Unskilled, inexpert, ama- ANT. Hinder, discourage, dissuade.
teurish. Prompt’itude. Expedition. See also
Prof‘it. See ADVANTAGE. F ALACRITY.
Prof‘itable. Advantageous, gainful, Prom‘ulgate. See ADVERTISE.
lucrative, beneficial. Prone’. Prostrate; inclined, apt,
Ant. Unprofitable, disadvantage- disposed.
ous, non-paying. Ant. Upright; not disposed,
Prof‘ligate. See ABANDONED. averse.
Profound’. Deep, fathomless. See Pronounce’. Articulate, speak, enun-
also ABSTRUSE. ciate, express, utter.
Ant. Shallow. See also As- ANT. Mumble, be silent.
STRUSE. Proof’. Assay, test; demonstration,
Profuse’. Lavish, prodigal, extrava- testimony, evidence.
gant; exuberant, excessive. ANT. Disproof.
ANT. Sparing, economical; mea- Prop’. Support, stay, staff.
gre, scanty. Prop’ (vb.). Support, stay, buttress,
Prog’eny. Descendants, offspring, sustain, shore up.
' children, issue. Ant. Let down, undermine.
ANT. Ancestors, fathers. Prop’agate. Breed, produce; dis-
Prognost’icate. See BETOKEN. seminate, circulate, spread.
Pro’gress. Advance, march, advance- Ant. Be barren; conceal, sup-
ment, growth. press.
Ant. Retrogression, decline. Propens‘ity. See BENT.
Prohib‘it. Forbid. See also PRE- Prop’er. Own, particular, peculiar;
CLUDE. fit, seemly, suitable, right.
ANT. Command. See also PRE- ANT. General, common; im-
CLUDE. proper, unseemly, unfit, wrong.
Project’ (vb.). Plan, scheme, purpose; Prop’erty. Quality, attribute; wealth,
protrude, bulge. possessions, estate.
ANT. Turn inward. Proph’ecy. Prediction, foretelling,
Proj’ect (7.). Plan, scheme, purpose, vaticination.
' design. ANT. Retrospection.
Prolif‘ic. See PRODUCTIVE. Proph’esy (vb.). See PREDICT.
Pro‘lix. Verbose, long, diffuse, tedi- Propin’quity. Neighbourhood, near-
ous, tiresome, boring. ness, vicinity; affinity.
ANT. Terse, concise, laconic. AnT. Remoteness, distance.
Pro‘logue. See PREAMBLE. Propi’tiate. See APPEASE.
Prolong’. Lengthen, extend, con- Propi‘tious. See AUSPICIOUS.
tinue, protract. Propor’tionate. Commensurate, equal,
Ant. Shorten, discontinue. adequate.
Prominent. Protuberant, projecting; ANT. Disproportionate, incom-
eminent, conspicuous, foremost. mensurate, inadequate.
ANT. Retiring, obscure. Propo’sal. Offer, proposition, tender,
Promisc’uous. Mingled, confused, suggestion.
indiscriminate, mixed. ANT. Withdrawal, rejection.
ANT. Distinct, discriminate. Propose’. See PROFFER and CONTEM-
Prom’‘ise. Pledge, word, assurance, PLATE.
undertaking. Proposi’‘tion. Thesis, statement. See
Ant. Refusal. also PROPOSAL.
Prom‘ise (vb.). Pledge, undertake, Propriety. Fitness, suitableness, ap-
engage, covenant. propriateness; correctness, decor-
Ant. Refuse. um.
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Ant. Impropriety, unfitness, in- Pru‘dence. Sagacity, caution, thought-
appropriateness; incorrectness, in- ulness, circumspection, judg-
lecency. ment.
Proscribe’. Outlaw, denounce, ban- Ant. Imprudence, shortsighted-
ish. ness, incautiousness, indiscreetness.
Ant. Pardon. Pru’dent. Judicious, cautious, dis-
Proscrip’tion. Banishment, outlawry, creet; economical, frugal.
interdiction. _ Ant. Imprudent, _ injudicious,
Ant. Pardon. incautious; extravagant.
Pros’ecute. Pursue, continue; charge, Prune’. Cut, clip, trim, lop.
indict, arraign. Pub’lic. Popular, general, common,
Ant. Abandon, desist; defend. open.
Pros’pect. Outlook, view, survey, ANT. Private, personal.
scene; hope, promise. Pub’lish. Issue (a book). See Ap-
ANT. Retrospect. VERTISE.
Pros’per. Flourish, succeed, thrive. Pu’erile. Childish, boyish, silly,
ANT. Fail, decline; hinder. trivial.
Prosperity. Good fortune, welfare, Ant. Manly, sensible.
good luck, success, happiness. Pull’. See DRAw.
Ant. Ill-luck, ill-fortune, failure, Punctil’‘ious. Particular, precise, scru-
misery. pulous, nice.
Pros’perous. Fortunate, lucky, suc- ANT. Careless, indifferent, un-
cessful, flourishing. scrupulous.
ANT. Unfortunate, unlucky, un- Pune’tual. Precise, exact; prompt,
successful, depressed. in time.
Protect’. See PRESERVE. ANT. Inexact; unpunctual, late,
Protest’. Dissent, remonstrate, re- behind time.
pudiate, denounce. See also AF- Pun’gent. Sharp, poignant; stinging,
FIRM acrimonious.
ANT. Agree, endorse, acquiesce. Ant. Mild, harmless.
Protract’. See PROLONG. Pun‘ish. See CASTIGATE.
Protrude’. See PROJECT. Pun‘ishment. Correction, chastise-
Proud’. Conceited, vain. See also ment, castigation, penalty.
ARROGANT. ANT. Forgiveness, pardon.
ANT. Modest, humble. Pu’ny. Small, weak, insignificant,
Prove’. Essay, test, examine; demon- dwarfish.
strate, confirm, verify, establish. Ant. Big, strong, burly.
ANT. Disprove, falsify. Pu’pil. Scholar, disciple, student,
Prov’erb. See ADAGE. tiro.
Provide’. See PREPARE. Ant. Master, teacher, tutor.
Prov’ident. Foreseeing, careful, econ- Purch’ase. Buy, acquire, procure.
omical, thrifty. Ant. Sell, dispose of.
Ant. Improvident, reckless, un- Pure’, Unmixed, unadulterated;
seeing, extravagant. clean, unstained, immaculate;
Proy‘ince. Department, region; func- honest, innocent.
tion, business. ANT. Impure, tarnished, unclean,
Provoca’tion. Incitement, annoyance, stained; wicked.
insult, affront. Purge’. See PurRIFY.
ANT. Appeasement, conciliation. Pu’rify. Cleanse, clean, purge, clear,
Provoke’. See ENRAGE. clarify.
Prow’ess. See COURAGE. ANT. Soil, stain, spot.
Prox’‘imate. Nearest, closest, next, Pu‘rity. Cleanness, clearness, gen-
immediate. uineness; honesty, sincerity, chas-
.
Ant. Remote, far. tity.
Proxim‘ity. See PROPINQUITY. / ANT. Uncleanness, foulness,
Prox’y. Agent, intermediary, substi- cloudiness; spuriousness; dishonesty;
tute, deputy, representative. unchastity.
Ant. Self. Pur’lieu. See PRECINCT.
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Pur’port. See MEANING. | ‘ Ant. Brave, heroic, daring; mag-
Pur’pose. End, intention, aim, design. nanimous.
Pursue’. Follow, chase, hunt, track; Put’. Place, locate, set, deposit.
practise, continue. Ant. Move, remove.
ANT. Flee, run away, escape. Pu’trefy. Rot, decompose, decay.
Push’. Drive, impel, thrust, press. Pu‘trid. Rotten, corrupt, decom-
Ant. Pull, draw. posed, stinking.
Pusillan‘imous. Chickenhearted, das- ANT. Sound, sanitary, sweet.
tardly, cowardly, timid; mean. Puz’zle. See BEWILDER.

Quack’. Charlatan, imposter, mounte- ANT. Arouse, agitate.

bank, humbug. Quench’. Extinguish, put out; stifle,
ANT. Professional; qualified suppress; allay.
person. ANT. Light, ignite; arouse; ex-
Quag’mire. See MARSH. cite.
Quail’. Shrink, cower, flinch, tremble. Que’ry (vb.). See QUESTION (vb.).
ANT. Stand firm, confront. Que’ry. (7.). See QUESTION (7.).
Quaint’. Singular, odd, curious, Ques’tion (vb.). Ask, interrogate, in-
whimsical. quire; controvert, doubt.
. Ant. Normal, ordinary. ANT. Answer, confute.
Quake’. Shake, quiver, quail, trem- Quest’ion (.). Interrogation, inquiry,
ble, shiver. query; proposition, subject.
ANT. Be firm, be fearless. ANT. Answer, refutation.
Qualifica’tion. Fitness, capacity, cap- Quest’ionable. Doubtful, disputable,
ability; modification, exception, uncertain, debatable. See also
restriction. PROBLEMATIC.
ANT. Unfitness, disqualification. Ant. Unquestionable, indisput-
Qual’ify. Fit, adapt, enable, prepare; able, certain.
modify, restrict. Quick’. Swift, fast, rapid, lively,
Ant. Unfit, disable, forbid. adroit. See also ACTIVE.
Qual’ity. Property, nature, attribute; ANT. Slow, tardy, sluggish, dull.
character, kind; rank, position. Quick’ness. See CELERITY.
Qualm’. Pang, scruple, nausea. Qui’et. Calm, rest, repose, stillness,
Quant’ity. Amount, sum, aggregate. peace, tranquillity.
Quar’rel (n.). See ALTERCATION. Ant. Disturbance, agitation,
Quar’rel (vb.). Squabble, dispute, noise, uproar, perturbation.
disagree, strive. Quiet (vb.). See ALLAY.
ANT. Agree, be friendly. Qui’et (adj.). Calm, still, silent,
Quar’relsome. _Irascible, choleric, peaceful, tranquil.
fiery, contentious, disputatious. ANT. Agitated, perturbed, noisy.
Ant. Peaceful, placable, affable. Quit’. See ABANDON.
Quash’. See ANNUL. Quiv’er. See QUAKE.
Queer’. See Opp. Quote’. Cite, adduce, extract, re-
Quell’. Crush, repress, subdue, calm. peat.

Rab’ble. See Mos. AnT. Alleviate, soothe.

Rab‘id. Furious, mad, frenzied, Ra’cy. Spicy, lively, pungent, pi-
frantic. quant, smart.
ANT, Sane, gentle, quiet. Ant. Duil, flat, uninteresting.
Race’. Lineage, ancestry, line, family; Ra‘diance. _Brilliancy, brightness
course, pursuit, match. splendour, lustre.
Rack’, Torture, twist, agonize, harass. Ant. Dullness, dimness.
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Ra‘diant. See BRIGHT. AnT. Thickness; frequency, com-
Rad‘ical. Fundamental, organic, en- monness.
tire, thorough. Ras’cal. See CAITIFF.
ANT. — Superficial; incomplete, Rash’. Impetuous, headstrong, im-
piecemeal. prudent, foolhardy, precipitate,
Rage’. See ANGER. venturesome.
Rag’ged. Torn, tattered, rent, jagged. ANT. ‘Steady, self-controlled,
ANT. Even, untorn. cautious, prudent.
Raid’. See Foray. Rate’. Appraise, estimate, value;
Rai‘ment. Clothing, clothes, gar- scold, chide.
ments, vesture, dress, attire. Rate’ (z.). Standard; Tatio, pro-
ANT. Nakedness. portion; worth, value; impost,
Raise’. Arouse, collect. See also tax.
LiFT. Rat’ify. See CoNFIRM.
ANT. Disperse. Rat‘ional. Sane, intelligent, reason-
Rake’. Profligate, debauchee, liber- able, intellectual.
tine. ; ANT. Irrational, foolish, unin-
Ra‘kish. Dissolute, debauched, licen- telligent, unreasonable.
tious. Ray’age. Pillage, plunder, devastate,
ANT. Sober, modest, orderly. despoil, lay waste.
Ram’ble. Roam, stray, wander, stroll, Rav‘ish. Violate; enchant, delight,
saunter. enrapture.
Ram‘bling. Incoherent, desultory, Ant. Disappoint, displease.
discursive. Raze’. Throw down, overthrow,
ANT. Coherent, sensible, con- demolish, destroy.
cise. ANT. Restore, rebuild.
Ram’pant. Vehement, headstrong, Read’iness. See ALACRITY.
arrant, aggressive. Ready’. Prepared, dexterous, apt;
ANT. Calm, inoffensive. handy; inclined.
Ramp’art. Defence, bulwark, bastion, ANT. Unready, unprepared, be-
fortification. hindhand; clumsy; unwilling, dis-
Ran‘cid. Tainted, sour, musty. inclined.
ANT. Untainted, sweet. Re’al. Actual, substantial; true,
Ran’corous. Spiteful, malignant, mal- authentic, genuine.
evolent, virulent, bitter. ANT. Apparent, unreal, unsub-
ANT. Generous, charitable, kind. stantial, false.
Ran’‘cour. See ANGER. Real’ity. Truth, verity, certainty,
Range’. Row, line; scope, sphere, genuineness.
compass, extent. ANT. Falsehood, unreality.
Rank’. Row; class, degree, station, Realm’. Kingdom, State; province,
grade. sphere.
Ran’sack. Search, overhaul, explore, Reap’. See ACQUIRE.
rummage, plunder. Rear’. Bring up, train; lift, erect.
Ran’som. See REDEEM. ANT. Destroy, throw down.
Rapa’cious. See GRASPING. Rea’son. Intellect, understanding,
Rap‘id. Swift, fast, hurried, expedi- sanity; cause, motive, ground;
tious. argument, proof.
Ant. Slow, tardy. ANT. Insanity; effect; disproof.
Rapid’ity. See CELERITY. Rea’son (vb.). Argue, infer, deduce,
Rap‘ine. Plunder, pillage, depreda- debate.
tion. Rea’sonable. See RATIONAL.
Rap’ture. See BLIss. Rebel’lion. Revolt, mutiny, sedition,
Rare’. Thin; scarce, uncommon, rising.
singular, extraordinary. Ant. Loyalty, submission.
Ant. Thick; common, frequent, Rebuff’. Chide, reprimand, rebuke,
ordinary. check, repulse.
Ra’‘rity. Thinness, scarcity, unusual- ANT. Encourage, approve.
ness, infrequency. Rebuke’. See ADMONISH.
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Recall’. Call back; remember; re- ANT. Lose; grow worse.
voke, cancel. Rec’reant. Apostate, backsliding.
Ant. Forget; reaffirm. See also COWARD.
Recant’. See ABJURE. ANT. Believing, faithful.
Recapit’ulate. Repeat, enumerate, Recrea‘tion. See ENTERTAINMENT and
recite. GAME.
Recede’. Retire, withdraw, retreat. Recruit’. Repair, refresh, renew; re-
Ant. Come forward, advance. store, invigorate.
Receive’. Obtain, take, accept; wel- ANT. Destroy, injure, weaken.
come, entertain. Rect’ify. Correct, redress, amend.
Give, bestow; repel, ex- ANT. Falsify, corrupt.
clude. Rect’itude. Honesty, uprightness, in-
Re’cent. Fresh, modern, novel, late. tegrity, virtue.
Ant. Stale, old, out-of-date. ANT. Dishonesty, vice, turpi-
Recip’rocal. Mutual, correlative, in- tude.
terchangeable. Redeem’. Buy back, repurchase, re-
Ant. Selfish, individual. cover, deliver, ransom. See also
Reci’tal. See ACCOUNT. COMPENSATE.
Recite’. Narrate, relate, recount. See ANT. Retain, detain, hold.
also RECAPITULATE. Red’olent. Fragrant, sweet-smelling,
Reck’less. See RAsH and REGARD- odorous.
LESS. ANT. Malodorous, unpleasant,
Reck’on. See CALCULATE. stinking.
Reck’oning. Account, bill, score, Redress’ (n.). See AMENDS.
calculation. Redress’ (vb.). Repair, amend, rectify,
Reclaim’. Reform; recapture, re- reform.
cover. Ant. Undo, destroy.
ANT. Spoil, corrupt; renounce. Reduce’. Shorten, weaken. See also
Recline’. Lie, lean, rest. ABATE.
ANT. Stand, sit. ANT. Lengthen, strengthen.
Recognition. Acknowledgment, Redund’ant. Exuberant, overflowing,
ayowal, admission; recollection. excessive, superfluous.
ANT. Disavowal; forgetfulness, ANT. Scanty, deficient, too few.
oblivion. Refer’. Deliver; impute, belong, re-
Rec’ognize. Acknowledge, know again, late to; advert.
own, admit Referee’, Arbitrator, arbiter, umpire,
ANT. Disavow, forget. judge.
Recollect’. See RECALL. Ant. Litigants, combatants, play-
Recollec’tion. Memory, Tremem- ers.
brance, reminiscence. Ref’erence. Relation; hint, appeal.
Ant. Forgetfulness, oblivion. Refined’. Polished, elegant, courtly,
Recommend’, See COMMEND. polite.
Rec’ompense. (vb.). See COMPEN- Ant. Unrefined, unpolished.
SATE. Reflect’. Mirror; ponder, consider,
Rec’ompense (n.). Reward, requital, meditate, muse.
compensation, amends, satisfac- Reflec’tion. Image; meditation, con-
tion. sideration, musing; reproach.
Rec‘oncile. See CoNCILIATE. Ant. Object; thoughtlessness;
Rec’ondite. See ABSTRUSE. credit.
Rec’ord (z.). Register, memorandum, Reform’. Remake, remodel. See also
note; memorial. REDRESS (vb.).
Record’ (vb.). Register, note, chron- ANT. Retain, preserve.
icle. Reforma’tion. Reform, improvement,
ANT. Forget, disregard. amendment, correction.
Recount’. See RECAPITULATE and Ant. Deformation, deteriora-
RECITE. tion.
sete Regain, retrieve; recuper- Refract’ory. See OBDURATE.
ate. Refrain’. See ForBEAR.
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Refresh’. Renew, renovate, revive, Relax’, Loosen, slacken, reduce,
cheer, enliven, regale. abate; unbend.
ANT. Exhaust, weary, depress. Ant. Tighten, increase; be
Ref‘uge. See HARBOUR. haughty.
Reful’gent. See BRIGHT. Release’. See FREE.
Refund’. Repay, restore, reimburse, Rel’evant. See APPROPRIATE (adj.).
return. Reli’able. See CREDITABLE.
ANT. Spend, borrow. Reli‘ance. See CONFIDENCE.
Ref’use (7.). Dregs, lees, dross, Relief’. Comfort, aid, help, succour,
grounds, offal. alleviation.
Refuse’ (vb.). Deny, decline, reject, ANT. Distress, pain.
repudiate. Relieve’. See Arp.
ANT. Grant, concede, allow, Relig’ious. Devout, pious, holy,
accept. sacred, strict; monastic.
Refute’. See CONFUTE. Ant. JZJrreligious, undevout, un-
Regain’. See RECOVER. holy, profane; secular.
Re’gal. Kingly, royal. See also Relinqu‘ish. See ABANDON.
AUGUST. Relish. Savour, flavour, gusto, ap-
ANT. Menial. petite.
Regale’. Feast, entertain, refresh, Relish (vb.). Taste, enjoy, like, ap-
gratify. preciate.
ANT. Starve. ANT. Dislike, disapprove.
Regard’. Mark, notice, observe; Reluct’ance. See AVERSION.
heed; esteem; consider, deem. Reluct’ant. See AVERSE.
ANT. Disregard, neglect. Rely’. Depend, confide, trust.
Regard‘less. Careless, heedless, in- ANT. Distrust.
different, unmindful. Remain’. Abide, continue. See also
Ant. Careful, heedful, mindful. LAST.
Reg’ister. See RECORD. ANT. Pass, depart.
Regret’. Concern, repentance, sor- Remaind’er. Balance, residue, leav-
row, grief, compunction. ings, remnants.
ANT. Indifference, impenitence. Remark’. Notice, heed; comment,
Reg’ular. Orderly methodical, sys- note; statement.
tematic, uniform; periodic, stated; ANT. Neglect, disregard, silence.
ordinary, usual, constant. Remark’ (vb.). Mark, notice, heed,
Ant. Irregular, disorderly; un- observe; comment.
certain; unusual, abnormal. ANT. Overlook, disregard, be
Reg’ulate. See ADJusT. silent.
Rehearse’. See RECITE. Remark’able. See CoNsPICUoUs.
Reimburse’. See REFUND. Rem’edy. Antidote, cure, medicine,
Rein’. See CHECK. specific; redress, relief.
Reject’. Repel, discard, decline, re- ANT. Disease, malady, sickness.
pudiate. Remem’brance. See RECOLLECTION.
ANT. Accept, admit. Remem/ber. See RECALL.
Rejoice’. Exult; delight. See also Remiss’. See REGARDLESS.
CHEER. Remis’sion. Abatement, relaxation,
Ant. Weep; sadden, displease. intermission; pardon, forgiveness.
Relate’. Concern. See also RECITE. ANT. Increase, augmentation,
Rela’ted. Allied, akin, kindred, cog- continuance; penalty.
nate. Remit’. Return, send back; re-
Ant. Unrelated, diverse, irrelev- lax, abate; absolve, forgive;
ant. resign.
Rela’tion. See REFERENCE and Ac- Ant. Retain, keep; increase;
COUNT. condemn.
Rela’tions. Relatives, kinsfolk, kins- Rem/‘nant. See REMAINDER.
men, kindred. Remorse’. See REGRET.
ANT. Strangers. Remorseless’. Ruthless, unrelenting,
Relatives. See RELATIONS. pitiless, cruel, barbarous.
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Ant. Remorseful, pitiful, con- Repose’. Rest, sleep, slumber, ease,
siderate. quiet.
Remote’. Far, distant, secluded; ANT. Weariness, restlessness
alien; slight. noise.
Ant. Near; akin; considerable. Repose’ (vb.). Rest, sleep, slumber,
Remove’. Move, displace, transfer; recline.
dislodge, take away. Ant. Be weary, be sleepless,
Ant. Fix, hold, retain. toss.
Remunera’tion. See RECOMPENSE (n.). Reprehend’. See ADMONISH and RE-
Remu‘nerate. See COMPENSATE. BUFF.
Rend’. See SEPARATE. ‘ Reprehen’sion. Blame, censure, re-
Rend’er. Return, restore, pay, give; buke, reprimand.
translate. ANT. Praise, approval.
Ant. Withhold, keep back. Represent’. Exhibit; stand for. See
Ren’egade. See RECREANT. also PORTRAY.
Renew’. Renovate, repair, resume, Representa’tion. Exhibition, show;
revive, restore, repeat. personation; picture, image.
Ant. Destroy. Represent‘ative. Agent, deputy, sub-
Renounce’. See ABANDON and RE- stitute, delegate.
JECT. Ant. Principal, chief, employer.
Ren’ovate. See RENEW. Repress’. See CK.
Renown’. See FAME. Rep’rimand (vb.). See ADMONISH and
Renowned’. See CELEBRATED. REBUFF.
Rent’. See BREACH. Rep’rimand (7.). See REPREHENSION.
Repair’. Mend, patch, restore. See Repri’sal. See RETALIATION.
also REDRESS. Reproach’ (vb.). See ADMONISH and
ANT. Break, injure, destroy. REBUFF.
Repara’tion. See AMENDs. Reproach’ (n.). See REPREHENSION.
Repay’. See REFUND. Rep’robate. See ABANDONED.
Repeal’. See ANNUL. Reproof’. See REPREHENSION.
Repeat’. Reiterate, reproduce. See Reprove’. See ADMONISH.
also RECITE. Repu’diate. Renounce, disavow, re-
Repel’. Repulse, withstand, check, ject, disown.
resist. ANT. Avow, admit, own, accept.
ANT. Submit, yield. Repug’nance. See REVULSION.
Repent’ance. Penitence, remorse. Repug’nant. Distasteful, offensive.
regret, compunction. See also ADVERSE.
Ant. Impenitence, remorseless- Ant. Agreeable, pleasant.
ness. Repul’sive. Repellant, offensive, for-
Repine’. Complain, grumble, mur- bidding, odious, revolting.
mur, grieve, fret. ANT. Attractive, charming, agree-
ANT. Acquiesce, be patient, sub- able.
mit, smile. Re’putable. Estimable. See also
Replace’. Restore, reinstate; refund. CREDITABLE,
Ant. Remove, take away; owe. ANT. Worthless.
Reple’tion. Surfeit, glut, satiety. Reputa’tion. See CREDIT.
Ant. Lack, scarcity. Request’ (7.). Petition, prayer, en-
Reply’. Answer, response, rejoinder. treaty, suit; demand.
ANT. Question, letter, challenge. ANT. Refusal.
Reply’ (vb.). Answer, rejoin, res- Request’ (vb.). Ask, desire, petition,
pond, solicit, beseech.
ANT. Question, ask, write letter, ANT. Refuse, reject.
challenge. Require’. Claim, demand, exact;
Report’ (vb.). See ADVERTISE. need, want. ~
Report’ (#.). Announcement, com- ANT. Refuse; possess.
munication, statement; rumour, Req‘uisite. Necessary, needed, need-
tidings; explosion. ful, indispensable.
ANT. Silence. Ant. Unnecessary, needless.
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Requi‘tal. Compensation, retribu- Resort’. Retreat, haunt, refuge.
tion, satisfaction, remuneration. Resound’. Reverberate, echo, ring,
See also AMENDS. re-echo.
Requite’. See COMPENSATE. Resource’. Means, expedient, device,
Rescind’. See ANNUL. Respect’ (vb.). Honour, esteem,
Res’cue. Save, deliver, free, extricate. reverence; defer to.
ANT. Destroy, capture. Ant. Dishonour, disregard, treat
Resemb‘lance. Likeness, semblance, disrespectfully.
similarity, image. Respect’ (n.). Reference, regard;
Ant. Unlikeness, dissimilarity. honour, esteem, deference.
Resent‘ment. See ANGER. ANT. Dishonour, irreverence, dis-
Reserve’ (vb.). Keep back, hold, re- respect.
tain, withhold. Respect’able. .See CREDITABLE and
ANT. Give, grant, offer. REPUTABLE.
Reserve’ (n.). Constraint, caution, Respect’ful. Reverential, deferential,
shyness; store. dutiful, submissive.
ANT. Unreserve, openness, frank- ANT. Disrespectful, undutiful.
ness. Res’pite. Pause, cessation, interval;
Reserved’. Constrained, shy, cau- Teprieve.
tious, cold. ANT. Continuance, perpetuity.
Ant. Unreserved, unconstrained, Resplend’ent. See BRIGHT.
frank; ardent. Respond’. Reply, answer; corre-
Reside’. Dwell, live, sojourn, inhabit. spond, suit.
Res‘idence. Sojourn, inhabitancy, Ant. Speak, question, write;
stay; home, domicile, dwelling, differ.
house. Response’. Answer, reply, rejoinder.
ANT. Absence. ANT. Speech, question, letter.
Res’idue. See REMAINDER. Rest’ (x.). See REPOsE and RESPITE.
Resign’. Renounce, give up, sur- Rest’ (vb.). Pause, stop, stay, re-
render, cede, abdicate, quit. pose, recline, remain.
ANT. Accept, keep, hold. ANT. Go on, continue, move,
Resigna‘tion. Surrender, abandon- stand.
ment; acquiescence, patience. Restitu’tion. See AMENDS.
ANT. Capture, tenure; im- Rest’ive. Impatient, uneasy, restless,
patience. obstinate.
Resist’. Withstand, oppose, con- ANT. Patient, submissive.
front, thwart. Restora‘tion. Recovery, reinstate-
ANT. Attack, coerce, force. ment, renewal, renovation, rebuild-
Resist’ance. Opposition, hindrance, ing; reparation, amends.
check. ANT. Destruction; injury.
ANT. Attack, coercion; submis- Restore’. Repay, return, give back;
sion. rebuild, renew; reinstate; heal,
Res’olute. Determined, bold, de- cure.
cided, firm, inflexible, steadfast. Ant. Owe, withhold; destroy;
Ant. Irresolute, undecided, weak, make worse.
inconstant. rae Restrain’. See CHECK.
Resolu’tion. Resolve, determination, Restraint’. Check, hindrance, pre-
courage, steadfastness, firmness; vention; reserve; confinement.
proposal, motion. ANT. Freedom, licence; frank-
ANT. Weakness, indecision. ness.
Resolve’. Analyse, break up; solve, Restrict’. Limit, confine, bound.
explain away; determine, purpose, ANT. License, permit.
decide. Restric’tion. Limitation, confine-
Ant. Blend, fuse; confuse; be ment.
undecided. Ant. Licence, freedom.
Resort’ (vb.). Go, repair, have re- Result’ (7). Effect, consequence,
course to, apply. event.
ANT. Leave, depart, go away. ANT. Cause, origin.
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Result’ (vb.). Arise, follow, ensue, end. Rev’erence. See ADORATION and
ANT. Originate, cause. RESPECT.
Resume’. Take back, continue,re- Reverse’ (vb.). Invert, overturn,
new, begin again. : overthrow; cancel, repeal.
ANT. Assume, take up, begin. Ant. Erect, restore, repair.
Retain’. See RESERVE. k Review’ (vb.). Reconsider, re-exam-
RetaYiate. Revenge, repay, requite. ine, revise, inspect; criticize.
ANT. Forgive. ANT. Forecast.
Retalia’tion. Requital, revenge, re- Review’ (m.). Re-examination, recon-
prisal, retribution. sideration, inspection; criticism.
. Forgiveness, mercy. ANT. Forecast.
Retard’. Hinder, impede, obstruct, Revile’. See ABUSE.
clog, delay. Revise’. See REVIEW and AMELIOR-
heer Hel , hasten, advance. ATE.
Ret’icent. See RESERVED. Revive’. Reanimate, renew, quicken,
Retire’. Draw back, withdraw, re- resuscitate; comfort, invigorate.
cede, retreat. ANT. Depress.
ANT. Advance, go forward, Revoke’. See ANNUL.
charge. Revolt’, Rebel, mutiny, resist; nau-
Retirement. Withdrawal, retreat, seate, shock.
seclusion, privacy. Ant. Be loyal, obey, submit;
Ant. Advance, publicity. please.
Retract’. Withdraw, take back, re- Revolt’ing. See NoIsoMe.
voke. See also ABJURE. Revolve’. Circulate, twist, gyrate,
ANT. Affirm, argue. whirl; meditate, ponder.
Retreat’. See RETIRE. ANT. Stand firm.
Retreat’ (n.). See RETIREMENT and Revul’sion. Repugnance, abhorrence,
OUR. loathing.
Retrench’. Diminish, cut down, cur- Ant. Liking, fondness.
tail, decrease, lessen. Reward’ (v.). Pay, requital, recom-
Ant. Increase, enlarge. pense. See also AMENDS.
Retrench’ment. Diminution, curtail- ANT. Service.
ment, reduction, economy. Reward’ (vb.). See COMPENSATE.
ANT. Increase, extension, ex- Rich’. Opulent, wealthy, affluent;
travagance. copious, abundant, plentiful, costly,
Retribu’tion. See RETALIATION. precious; fertile.
Retrieve’. See RECOVER. Ant. Poor, needy; scanty,
Retrospect. Review, reminiscence, worthless; barren.
survey. Rich’es. Affluence, wealth, opulence,
ANT. Prospect, anticipation. abundance.
Return’. Revert, come back; restore, ANT. Poverty, need, scarcity.
repay, requite. Rid‘iewle. Banter, rally, chaff, deride,
Ant. Depart; refuse, withhold. mock.
Reveal’, Publish, disclose, open, im- ANT. Flatter, humour, encourage.
part. Ridic’ulous. Laughable, absurd,
ANT. Conceal, suppress. comic, grotesque, preposterous.
Rey’el. Feast, carouse, riot, luxuriate. ANT. Grave, serious, tragic.
ANT. Be sober. Ri‘fle. See RANSACK.
Revenge (n.). Vengeance. See also Rift’. See BREACH.
RETALIATION. Right’ (adj.). Straight; upright;
Revenge’ (vb.). Avenge, requite, re- just, equitable, lawful; correct,
taliate, vindicate. true; proper, suitable.
Revenge’ful. Malicious, spiteful, re- Ant. Crooked; low; unjust,
sentful. inequitable, unlawful; incorrect, un-
Ant. Benevolent, kindly, gentle. true; improper, unfit, wrong.
Rev’enue. Receipts, profit, income, Right’ (n.). Rectitude, justice; Dds
proceeds. rightness; truth, goodness; iIme-

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ANT. Turpitude, injustice, bad- Room’. Scope, field, space; chamber,
ness; wrong. saloon, apartment.
Right’eous. Just, godly, upright, Root’. Cause, origin, source. See
virtuous, honest. also Base.
ANT. Unjust, ungodly, dishonest. ANT. Top, summit.
Right’eousness. Uprightness, godli- Ro’seate. Rose, red, blushing, bloom-
ness, piety; equity, honesty. ing.
Ant. Ungodliness, impiety, in- Rot’ten. See PUTRID.
justice, dishonesty. Rough’. Rugged, coarse; unfinished;
Right’ful. Lawful, legitimate, equit- severe, violent; harsh, gruff, rude.
able, reasonable. ANT. Smooth, perfect; mild,
ANT. Wrong, unlawful, illegiti- gentle.
mate, inequitable, unreasonable. Round’. Circular, spherical, globular;
Rigid. Stiff, unyielding, unbending. entire, full, complete.
See also AUSTERE. Rouse’. See AROUSE.
Ant. Yielding. Rout’. See OVERTHROW.
Rig’our. Stiffness, rigidness, stern- Rove’. See RAMBLE.
ness, austerity; inclemency. Roy’al. Kingly, regal, princely. See
Ant. Plhiability; mildness. also AUGUST.
Ri‘ot. Uproar, tumult, fray, row, ANT. Common, humble.
commotion. Route’. See Roap.
ANT. Calmness, quiet. Rub’. Scrape, abrade, grate; clean,
Ripe’. See MATURE. wipe.
Rise’. Arise, ascend, get up, grow, ANT. Stain, defile, corrupt.
inerease, enlarge. Rub’dish. Debris, litter, refuse; trash,
Ant. Fall, descend, decline. nonsense.
Rise’ (z.). Ascent, acclivity, eleva- Ru’bicund. Ruddy, florid, reddish.
tion; source, origin; augmenta- Rude’. Rugged, rough; vulgar, un-
tion, increase. couth, churlish, insolent, impudent.
Ant. Fall, decline. ANT. Smooth; finished; civil,
Rrsible. See Comic. polite.
Risk’. See HAZARD. Rudiment’al. Embryo, rudimentary,
Ri‘val. Competitor, opponent, com- primary, elemental.
batant, antagonist. Ant. Final, finished.
Road’. Way, highway, course, path, Rue’. See Mourn.
route. Rue’ful. See MOURNFUL.
Roam’. See RAMBLE. Ruf‘fle. Pucker, wrinkle; disturb,
Roar’. Bawl, yell, howl, vociferate. perturb, agitate; disarrange.
Rob’. See PLUNDER. ANT. Straighten, calm.
Robbery. Spoliation, depredation, Rug’ged. See RouGH.
plunder, pillage, filching, pilfering, Ru‘in (7.). Destruction, downfall,
theft, stealing. defeat, wreck; impoverishment.
Robust’. See HALE and STRONG. ANT. Repair, recovery; pros-
Robust’ness. See HEALTH. perity.
Rogue’. See CAITIFF. Ru‘in (vb.). Destroy, wreck, demolish,
Rogu’ish. Dishonest, cheating, frau- overthrow, impoverish.
ee knavish; frolicsome, wag- Ant. Restore, set up; enrich.
ish. Ru‘inous. Dilapidated; injurious,
: Ant. Honest, straight, serious. harmful, destructive, pernicious.
Rol’ (z.). See CATALOGUE and Ant. Whole, sound; beneficial,
List. useful.
Roll’ (vb.). Trundle, revolve, rotate, Rule’. Sway, government, control,
gyrate; flow. reign, authority; law, canon, pre-
Ant. Stand still, be fixed. cept, standard, guide, principle.
Roman’tic. Legendary, fanciful, quix- Ant. Subjection.
otic, sentimental. Rule’ (vb.). Govern, control, direct;
ANT. Ordinary, matter-of-fact, reign; decide.
practical. ~ ANT. Obey, be subject; leave open.
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Ru‘minate. See CoGITATE. Ruse’. Artifice, dodge, trick, strata-

Ru’mour. Report, hearsay, story, gem, wile.
fame, tidings. Rush’. Dash, dart, speed, sweep,
Anv. Fact, truth. hurry.
Run’. Hurry, race, fly, flee, rush, dart, AnT. Dawdle, be stagnant.
scamper. Rust’. Dross, crust, mould, mildew.
ANT. Stand, wait. Rus‘tic. Rural, countrified; simple,
Rup’ture, Breach, break, disrupture. rude, clownish.
ee also ALTERCATION. Ant. Urban, oppidan; enlight-
Ant. Union, attachment, junc- ened; polished.
ture. Ruth’less. See CRUEL.

Sack’. See PILLAGE and PLUNDER. Ant. Unsound, unhealthy, in-

Sa’cred. Hallowed, consecrated, holy, sane, senseless.
divine, inviolable. Sangu’inary. Bloody, blood-thirsty,
ANT. Profane, unconsecrated, un- cruel, savage.
hallowed. Ant. Bloodless, harmless, mild.
Sac’rifice. Offering, oblation, im- Sangu’ine. Red. See also ARDENT.
molation, surrender. _ P Sa’pient. See ACUTE.
Sacrileg’ious, Profane, impious, ir- Sate’. Gorge, glut, satisfy, satiate.
reverent, desecrating. Ant. Discontent, dissatisfy, dis-
ANT. Pious, reverent, hallowing. appoint.
Sad’. See MOURNFUL. Sa’tiate. See SATE.
Saddle. Load, burden, encumber. Satir‘ical. Poignant, pungent, sar-
Ant. Unload, disburden. castic, censorious.
Sad’ness. See Misery. Ant. Genial, kindly, uncritical.
Safe’. Secure, unharmed, unhurt, Satisfac’tion. Contentment, gratifica-
trustworthy, sure, certain, reliable. tion, complacency, payment, dis-
Ant. Unsafe, insecure, untrust- charge. See also AMENDS,
worthy, unreliable. ANT. Dissatisfaction, discontent.
Saga’cious. See ACUTE. Sat‘isfy. Convince, assure. See
Saga’city. See PRUDENCE. SATE.
Sage’. See ACUTE. ANT. Dissatisfy.
Sake’. Purpose, reason, end, regard, Sau’cy. Impertinent, rude, forward,
account. impudent.
Sal’ary. See Hire. ANT. Polite, deferential, modest,
Sa‘lient. See Conspicuous. reserved.
Sal'ly. Sortie, digression, frolic, joke, Saun‘ter. See RAMBLE.
Witticism. Sav’age. See BARBAROUS.
Salu’brious. Healthy, wholesome, Saye’. Preserve, deliver, rescue, re-
salutary. serve, hold, keep, economize, ree
Ant. Unhealthy, unwholesome. trench.
Sal’‘utary. See SALUBRIOUS. Ant. Destroy, throw away, re-
Saluta’tion. Greeting, address, wel- ject, waste.
come. Sa’vour. Taste, relish, odour, smell.
AnT. Farewell, adieu, good-bye. Sa’voury. Tasty, palatable, piquant,
Salute’. See GREET. nice, agreeable.
Sameness’. Identity, uniformity, sim- Ant. Unsavoury, tasteless, un-
ilarity, monotony. palatable, unpleasant.
ANT. Variety, diversity, dis- Saw’. See ADAGE.
similarity. Say’ing. Remark, statement. See
Sam’ple. See EXAMPLE. also ADAGE.
Sanction. See AUTHORIZE. Scand’al. Shame, infamy, slander,
Sanc’tion (7.). See APPROBATION. calumny, obloquy.
Sane’. Sound, healthy, sober, sensible. ANT. Credit, praise.
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Scand’alize. Shock, disgust, offend, AnT. Be confident.
horrify. Scru’pulous. See CONSCIENTIOUS.
ANT. Appease. Scru’tinize. Investigate, examine,
Scant’y. Scant, pooveeataien short, sift, explore, scan.
slender, pinched, meagr ANT. Ignore, leave.
Abundant, BIEnAhiL full. Scru‘tiny. See EXAMINATION.
Scarce’. See RARE. Scur’rilous. See VULGAR.
Scar‘city. See DEARTH. Scurv’y. See CONTEMPTIBLE.
Scare’. See AFFRIGHT. Sear’. Dry, wither, scorch.
Scathe’less. Unharmed, unhurt, un- ANT. Revive, water.
injured. Search’ (7.). Scrutiny, inquiry, in-
ANT. Wounded, injured, hurt. vestigation. |See also EXAMINATION.
Scat’ter. Strew, sprinkle, disperse, Search’ (vb.). See SCRUTINIZE.
dispel, disseminate, waste. Sea’son. Period, term, time, juncture,
. Retain, hold, economize, occasion.
husband. Seas’onable. Timely, opportune, fit.
Scene’. See EXHIBITION. See also APPROPRIATE.
Scent. See PERFUME. ANT. Untimely, inopportune, un-
Sched’ule. See List. seasonable.
Scheme’. See DrArt and PLAN. Seclu’sion. Separation, withdrawal.
Schol’arship. See KNOWLEDGE. See also SECRECY.
School’. Seminary, academy, gym- ANT. Publicity.
nasium, sect, class, disciples. Sec’ondary. See INFERIOR.
ANT. Teacher, professor, master. Se’crecy. Concealment, privacy, se-
Scin’tillate. See CORUSCATE. clusion.
Scion. Offshoot, slip, branch, off- ANT. Publicity, openness.
spring, child. Se’cret. Concealed, hidden, private,
ANT. Stock, root, family. secluded. See also CLANDESTINE.
Scoff’. See DERIDE and JEER. Ant. Public, open.
Scold’. Abuse, vituperate, blame, Sec’ular. Temporal, civil, lay, pro-
Teprimand, chide. fane, worldly.
Ant. Encourage, soothe, praise. ANT. Eternal, religious, pious,
Scope’. Aim, design, view, drift, unworldly.
range, room, opportunity. Secure’. See SAFE.
Scorn’ (n.). See CONTUMELY. Secure’ (vb.). Guard, protect, fasten,
Scorn’ (vb.). See CONTEMN. bind, get, obtain, acquire.
Scorn‘ful. See CONTEMPTUOUS. Ant. Leave unguarded, untie,
Scoun’drel. See CAITIFF. unfasten, loosen; lose.
Scourge’ (n.). Whip, lash, plague, Secu‘rity. Guard, protection, shelter,
pest. safety, guarantee, pledge, pawn.
Scourge’ (vb.). Whip, lash, punish, ANT. Insecurity.
plague. Sedate’, Calm, composed, serene,
Scout’. Reconnoitre. See also Con- sober, serious.
TEMN. ANT. Perturbed, agitated, ex-
Scrag’gy. Rugged, jagged, uneven, cited, foolish.
lean, emaciated, skinny. Sed’iment. See DREGs.
ANT. Smooth, even, plump, Sedi’‘tion. See MUTINY.
buxom, Supe. Sedi’tious. See MUTINOUS.
Scrap’. See FRAGMENT. Seduce’. See ALLURE.
Scream’. Shriek, cry out. Seduc’tive. Alluring, enticing, tempt-
Screen’. Hide, conceal, cover, mask, ing, specious.
defend, shelter. Ant. Repelling, repulsive.
Ant. Reveal, show, expose. Sed’‘ulous. Assiduous, industrious,
Scrimp’. See ABRIDGE. busy, constant, persevering.
Scru’ple (z.). Doubt, misgiving, per- Ant. Idle, inconstant.
plexity, difficulty. See’. Behold, view, descry, note,
ANT. Confidence, assurance. mark, perceive, discern, under-
Scru’ple. Hesitate, waver, doubt. stand.
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Seek’. Search, look for, ask, demand, Se’ries. Order, row, sequence, line,
attempt, endeavour. succession.
Seem'‘ly. See BECOMING. . ANT. Confusion, jumble, medley.
Seg’ment. Part, portion, section. Se‘rious. Grave, earnest, sober,
Ant. Whole. thoughtful, momentous, important.
Seize’. See CATCH. ANT. Trivial, _ light-hearted,
Select’. Choose, pick, elect, prefer. thoughtless, unimportant.
Self‘ish. Greedy, self-seeking, mean, Servant. Serf, slave, menial, atten-
mercenary, greedy. dant, helper.
Ant. Unselfish, unmercenary. Ant. Master, lord, superior.
Sell’. Vend, retail, hawk. Serve’. Minister, aid, attend, benefit,
Ant. Buy, purchase. forward, satisfy.
Sem’blance. Resemblance, likeness, AnT. Rule, govern, hinder.
form, figure. Serv’ice. Work, employment, duty,
Ant. Unlikeness. office, advantage, use, respect.
Sem‘inary. See SCHOOL. Ant. Idleness, unemployment,
Send’. Cast, throw, forward, transmit, disadvantage, disrespect.
despatch. Ser’viceable. Beneficial, advanta-
Ant. Hold, keep, stay. geous, profitable.
Se’nile. Aged, doting, imbecile. Ant. Disadvantageous, unprofit-
Ant. Juvenile, sprightly. able.
Senior’ity. Priority, eldership, pre- Serv‘ile. Slavish, menial. See also
_cedence. ABJECT.
Sensa‘tion. Feeling, sense, impres- Ant. Masterly, lordly.
sion, excitement. Servil‘ity. Bondage, slavishness, obse-
Ant. Dullness, paralysis. quiousness, meanness.
Sense’. Feeling, sensation, apprecia- ANT. Freedom, liberty, lordliness.
tion, perception, reason, mind, Serv’itude. Slavery, bondage, thral-
intelligence, meaning, import, pur- dom, vassalage.
port, signification. ANT. Freedom, liberty.
ANT. Insensitiveness, dullness, Set’. Place, locate, settle, fix, appoint,
stupidity, nonsense. assign; sink, decline.
Sense’less. See ABSURD. ANT. Remove, disorder; rise.
Sens’ible. Perceptible, tangible; Set’tle. Fix, establish, found, colon-
aware, cognizant, conscious, intel- ize, quiet, tranquillize, compose,
ligent, reasonable, wise, sound, fall, sink.
judicious. . ANT. Disestablish, unfix, in-
ANT. Imperceptible, intangible; tensify.
unaware, unconscious, unintelligent, Sev’er. See SEPARATE.
stupid, unsound, injudicious. Severe’. See AUSTERE.
Sens‘itive. Susceptible, impressible, Sever‘ity. Harshness, cruelty, stern-
delicate, tender. ness, intensity, violence, strictness,
Ant. Insusceptible, unimpressible, simplicity.
hard. ANT. Gentleness, mildness, in-
Sens’ual. Carnal, fieshly, animal, exactness, ornateness.
voluptuous. Shack’le. Fetter, chain, impede,
ANT. Ascetic, spiritual. hamper, embarrass.
Sen‘tence. Doom, decision, judg- ANT. Loose, release, aid, ease.
ment, passage, proposition. Shade’ (vb.). Cloud, dim, obscure,
Sen‘timent. Emotion, sensibility, no- cover, protect.
tion, opinion, thought. ANT. Reveal, illuminate.
Ant. Insensibility, belief, cer- Shadow (n.). Shade, darkness, gloom,
tainty. ghost, spectre, phantom, image.
Sep’arate. Part, divide, detach, Ant. Light, brightness; substance.
sever, sunder, detach, disjoin. Shake’. Quake, shiver. See also
ANT. Join, attach, bind. FLUSTER.
Se’quel. See CONSEQUENCE. Shal’low. Not deep, flimsy, empty,
Serene’. See QuiET. trivial, superficial.
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Ant. Deep, profound, weighty, Ant. Simplicity, artlessness, stu-
serious. pidity.
Shame’. Abashment, disgrace, in- Shud’der. See SHIVER.
famy, dishonour. Shuf’fle. Mix, confuse; quibble,
ANT. Immodesty, credit, honour. cavil, prevaricate, equivocate.
Shame’ful. Disgraceful, infamous, ANT. Clear; speak truly, be
discreditable, ignominious. frank.
ANT. Creditable, honourable. Shun’. See Avorn.
Shame'’less. Brazen, audacious, im- Shut’. Close, fasten, bar; imprison,
pudent, abandoned, indecent, un- confine.
blushing. ANT. Open, unbar, unfasten;
Ant. Shameful, modest, decent, enlarge, set free.
respectable. Shy’. Bashful, coy, reserved, retiring;
Shape’. See Form. suspicious.
Shape‘ly. Graceful, elegant, comely, T. Audacious, bold, impudent;
well-formed. trusting.
Ant. Ungraceful, inelegant, un- Sick’. Il, ailing, weak, indisposed;
comely, ill-formed. disgusted.
Share’ (vb.). See ALLOT. Ant. Well, cured, healed, strong;
Share’ (.). Lot, portion, part, quota. pleased, delighted.
ANT. Whole, entirety. Pies Morbid, unhealthy. See also
Sharp’. See ACUTE and BITTER. ICK.
Sheer’. Pure, unmixed, mere, bare, Sick’ness.. Ailment, illness, disease,
naked. malady, disorder.
Ant. Mixed, impure. ANT. Health, healing, strength.
Shel’ter. See OUR. Side’. Margin, border, verge, rim;
Shift’. Change, displace, remove, party, cause.
transfer, veer. ANT. Interior.
Ant. Fix, stand still. Sift’.. Bolt. See also CANVASS.
Shine’, Gleam, glare, radiate, glisten, Sight’. Vision, view, seeing, percep-
glitter, sparkle. tion. See also EXHIBITION.
Ant. Be dim, be dull. Sign’. Mark, token, badge, proof,
Shiv’er. Shatter, break. See also indication, type, symptom.
FLUSTER and SHAKE. Sig’nal. See CONSPICUOUS.
ANT. Mend, repair. Significant. Indicative, expressive,
Shock’ (7.). Collision, clash, blow, pregnant; important, weighty.
concussion. Ant. Unexpressive, pointless;
Shock’ (vb.). Stun, astound, appal, unimportant, trivial.
terrify, offend. Sig’nify. Import, indicate, denote,
Ant. Delight, soothe, appease. imply, mean; declare.
Shock’ing. Appalling, horrifying, Si/lence (7.). Hush, calm, quiet, still-
frightful, offensive, disgusting. ness.
Ant. Soothing, delightful, agree- Ant. Noise, clamour, babel.
able. Si/lence (vb.). Hush, calm, quiet;
Short’. Low, brief, laconic, succinct, quell, stifle, muzzle.
abrupt, scanty, destitute. Ant. Disturb, arouse.
Ant. High, long, verbose, abun- Silly. Foolish, stupid, brainless;
dant, rich. absurd, ridiculous.
Short’en. See ABRIDGE. ANT. Wise, sensible, intelli-
Shove’. See PusH. gent.
Show’. Publish, prove. See also Simil’‘itude. Similarity, likeness, im-
DISPLAY. age; comparison.
Show’ (n.). See EXHIBITION. ANT. Dissimilarity.
Show’y. See FLASHY. Sim’ple. Unmixed, elementary; plain,
Shred’. See FRAGMENT. unadorned; natural, unsophisti-
Shrewd’. See ACUTE. : cated; credulous, silly.
Shrewd’ness. Cunning, craft, sagacity, ANT. Mixed; gaudy, showy;
intelligence, acumen. sophisticated; suspicious.
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Sin’. Crime, wrong, evil, trespass, Sling’. Hurl, cast, fling, throw; hoist,
transgression, wickedness. ang. R
ANT. Good, virtue. E Slip’pery. Smooth; uncertain, un-
Sincere’. Genuine, true, unvarnished, stable; treacherous, deceptive, eva-
unaffected, frank, honest, plain. sive.
ANT. False, untrue; made up; ANT. Rough, steady, honest,
dishonest. k straightforward. ' wag
Sincer‘ity. Honesty, frankness, plain- Sloth’. Torpor, inertia, inactivity;
ness, veracity. idleness, indolence.
Ant. Dishonesty, deceit. ANT. Activity, vigour; industry,
Sing’le. Sole, separate, individual; sedulity.
alone, solitary. Sloth’ful. See IDLE.
Ant. Multiple; combined. Slov’enly. Untidy, dowdy, slatternly;
Sing’ular. Sole, individual; ex- slack, disorderly.
ceptional, peculiar, extraordinary; Ant. Tidy, neat; orderly, care-
eccentric, odd ful.
Ant. Plural; ordinary, common- Slow’. Deliberate, dilatory; late;
place, normal. inactive, dull, stupid.
Sin‘ister. Evil; unlucky, inauspi- ANT. Quick, fast, rapid; in time;
cious, unfavourable, ill-omened. bright, intelligent.
Ant. Good; lucky, auspicious, Slug’gish. See INERT.
well-omened. Slur’. Stigma, ban, reproach, stain.
Sin‘uous. Curved, winding, crooked. ANT. Credit, praise.
ANT. Straight, direct. Sly’. See CRAFTY.
Situa’tion. Place, position, location; Small’... Little, diminutive, puny;
condition; state, predicament, trivial, petty; scanty, inadequate;
office, berth, employment, post. mean, sordid.
Size’. See BULK. Ant. Large, big, great; serious;
Sketch’. Drawing, outline, plot. adequate, ample; generous.
Skil’ful. See Aproir. Smart’. Piercing, sharp; quick, act-
Skill’. See Asmiry and DexTERITY. ive; clever, witty; spruce, dash-
Skir’mish. See CoMBAT. ing.
Slack’. Loose, easy, relaxed. See Ant. Blunt; slow; dull; shabby.
also INERT. Smear’. Smudge, blot, daub, tarnish..-
ANT. Tight, firm, stiff. ANT. Wipe, polish, clean.
Slack’en. See ABATE. Smell’. Odour, scent, perfume, fra-
Slan’der. See ASPERSE. grance.
Slaugh’ter. Bloodshed. See also Smite’. Strike, beat, hit; slay, des-
CARNAGE. troy; chasten, afflict.
Slav’ish. See SERVILE. ANT. Spare.
Slay’. Kill, murder, slaughter, assas- Smooth’ (adj.). Level, even, polished,
sinate, destroy. sleek; bland, easy, flattering.
ANT. Spare, keep alive. ANT. Rough, uneven, unpolished;
Sleek’. Smooth, silken, shiny, glossy. brusque.
ANT. Rough. Smoothe (vb.). Level, flatten. See
Sleep’y. Somnolent, drowsy, heavy, also ALLAY.
torpid, lethargic. Smother’. Choke, suffocate; stifle,
ANT. Wakeful, lively, active. suppress, conceal.
Slen‘der. Slim, fragile, slight, weak; ANT. Reveal.
slight, inconsiderable, scanty, mea- Snare’. Trap, net, gin, foil, springe,
ce: device.
ANT. Stout, corpulent, strong; Snatch’. Pluck, pull, seize, catch,
adequate, abundant. grasp.
Slight’. See SLENDER. Sneak’. Slink, skulk; cringe, fawn,
Slight’ (vb.). Disdain, neglect, over- truckle.
look, scout. Sneer’. See JEER.
Ant. Flatter, court, favour. Snug’. Close, comfortable, cosy,
Slim’, See SLENDER. sheltered.
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Ant. Uncomfortable, unshel- Sol’itude. Loneliness, seclusion, isola-
tered. tion; desert.
Soak’. Wet, drench, steep. ANT. Company, association.
ANT. Dry. Solu’tion. Liquefaction, melting; ex-
Soar’. Mount, arise, ascend, fly. planation, resolution, key, answer.
ANT. Sink, fall, drop. Ant. Hardening, condensation.
So’ber. Moderate, calm, grave, self- Solve’, See ELucIDATE.
possessed; abstemious. Som’bre. Gloomy, dark, dull, dismal,
Ant. Immoderate, excited; tipsy, melancholy, funereal.
drunk. Ant. Bright, cheerful, cloudless,
Sobri’ety. Abstemiousness, calmness, gay.
gravity, moderation. Song’. Chant, air, ballad, ditty,
Ant. Intemperance, excitability, hymn, lay, strain.
extravagance. Sono’rous. High-sounding, resound-
So’ciable. Companionable, affable, ing, resonant, ringing.
friendly, festive, genial. AnT. Low, soft, inaudible.
Ant. Unsociable, unfriendly, Soon’. Early, immediately, shortly,
an gloomy, cheer- anon.
ess. ANT. Late, later.
So’cial. Gregarious, interdependent; Soothe’. See ALLAy.
festive. Sooth’sayer. Seer, prophet, fore-
ANT. Anti-social, independent, teller.
exclusive. Sor’cery. Witchcraft, magic, wizard-
Soci’ety. See ASSOCIATION. ry, necromancy.
Soft’. Plastic, flexible,- yielding; Sord‘id. Dirty, foul; mean, covetous,
gentle, tender; foolish, silly; easy, niggardly.
light. ANT. Clean; generous.
ANT. Hard, stubborn, unyielding; Sor’row. Grief, affliction, distress;
sensible; difficult, weighty. tegret, vexation; adversity.
Soil’ (vb.). Defile, foul, pollute, stain, Ant. Joy, happiness, pleasure.
taint, besmear. Sor’ry. Grieved, afflicted, distressed;
ANT. Cleanse, purify, wipe. regretful; poor, shabby.
So’journ. See DWELL. Ant. Joyous, pleased; hand-
Sol’ace. Console, comfort, relieve. some, costly.
ANT. Vex, pain, annoy. Sort’. See Genus and Kinb.
Sole’. Single, individual, one, only, Sort’ (vb.). See CLAssiFy.
exclusive, solitary. Soul’. Mind, life, spirit, essence;
ANT. Corporate; many. courage, ardour, animation, viva-
Sol’emn. Formal, ceremonial, sacred, city.
religious; serious, grave, impres- Ant. Body; dullness, apathy.
sive. Sound’ (adj.). Whole, uninjured;
ANT. Informal; profane; trivial. hale, healthy, vigorous; reasonable,
Solem‘nity. Ceremony, ceremonial; sane, rational; profound; correct,
sacredness; seriousness, impressive- right.
ness ANT. Unsound, damaged; sick,
ANT. Profanity; levity. unhealthy; irrational, insane; light;
Solicit. See BESEECH. : unorthodox.
Solic’itous. Anxious, apprehensive, Sour’, Acid, tart, sharp, pungent;
desirous, concerned, uneasy. crabbed, morose, churlish.
ANT. Careless, unconcerned, in- ANT. Sweet; joyous, genial.
different. Source’. See Fount.
Sol‘id. Firm, compact, hard, dense, Sovereign. Royal, regal, imperial;
substantial. chief, paramount; effectual, effi-
Ant. Liquid, gas, flabby, soft. cacious.
Solitary. Lone, lonely; single, sole; ANT. Subject, ineffectual.
secluded, sequestered. Spa’cious. See AMPLE.
Ant. Companionable, sociable; Spare’ (adj.). Scanty, scarce, stinted;
associated, combined; open. lean, thin, lanky; additional.
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ANT. Ample, abundant; stout, Ant. Shabby, cheap, ordinary.
corpulent. Split’. See BREAK.
Spark’le. See GLEAM and GLISTEN. Spoil’. Impair, mar, disfigure; cor-
Spec‘ial. Peculiar, particular, dis- rupt. See also PLUNDER.
tinctive, individual; extraordinary, ANT. Repair, restore. ___
exceptional. Sponta’neous. Voluntary, willing, un-
ANT. Ordinary, general. constrained, gratuitous.
Spe’cies. See GENUS. Ant. Involuntary, compulsory.
Specif’ic. Peculiar, particular, espe- Sport’. Play, game, diversion, amuse-
cial, characteristic; precise. ment; mockery.
ANT. General, ordinary; inexact, Ant. Labour, work, toil.
vague. Spot’. Locality, place. See also
Spec’ify. Mention, designate, par- BLEMISH.
ticularize, define, state. Spread’. Expand, extend, stretch,
Ant. Leave unsaid. dilate; diffuse, circulate.
Spec’imen. Sample, example, model, ANT. Contract; suppress.
proof, illustration. Sprightly. See ACTIVE.
Spe’cious. Seeming, plausible, fair, Spring’. Bound, leap, jump; arise,
showy. proceed, start.
AnT. Real, genuine, unattractive. ANT. Stand still; cause, originate.
Speck’. See BLEMISH. Sprite’. See GuHosT.
Spect’acle. See EXHIBITION. Spur’. See AROUSE.
Specta’tor. Onlooker, bystander, Spurious. Illegitimate, counterfeit,
witness, observer, beholder. sham, adulterate.
ANT. Actor, performer. ANT. Genuine, legitimate.
Spect’re. See Guost. Spurn’. Kick, repel, despise, con-
Specula’tion. Thought, contempla- temn, reject.
tion; theory, conjecture. ANT. Flatter, approve.
Ant. Action; fact. Squalid. Dirty, filthy; poor, mean.
Speech’. Language, tongue, idiom; ANT. Clean, bright, costly.
talk, harangue, address, oration. Squand’er. Dissipate, waste, con-
ANT. Silence. sume, lavish.
Speed’. See Haste. ANT. Save, economize, husband.
Speed’y. Quick, nimble, fleet, prompt, Squeam’ish. Fastidious, over-nice,
early. punctilious.
ANT. Slow, tardy, unready. ANT. Indifferent, careless.
Spend’. Expend, disburse; lay out; Stab’. Pierce, transfix, wound; thrust.
waste, consume, exhaust;' employ, Stability. Firmness, steadiness, dura-
bestow. bility; constancy.
ANT. Save, spare. Ant. Instability, unsteadiness,
Sphere’. Globe, orb; range, compass; infirmity.
rovince, office; rank. Sta’ble. Fixed, established, perman-
Spir‘it. Soul, spectre, ghost; courage, ent, constant, abiding.
temper, animation, enthusiasm; Ant. Unstable, unsteady, in-
character, intention. constant.
Ant. Body; cowardice, timidity; Stag’ger. Reel, totter, waver; amaze,
apathy. astonish.
Spirited. See ARDENT and Bo Lp. Stag’nant. Still, motionless, lifeless,
Spi‘ritless. See DEJECTED. torpid.
Spiritual. | Non-material, ghostly; ANT. Running, moving, animated.
holy, pure, religious. Staid’. Sedate, serious, sober, demure.
; AnT. Material; irreligious, secu- ANT. Giddy, trifling.
lar. Stain’. See BLEMISH.
Spite’. See MALICE. Stake’. Pale; risk, hazard, venture;
Spleen’. Melancholy, despondency. wager, bet.
See also ANGER. Ant. Shirk, avoid.
Splend’id. Gorgeous, sumptuous, Stale’. Flat, insipid, old, effete;
magnificent. See also BRIGHT. commonplace, trite.
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ANT. Fresh, tasty, new. Stig’ma. See BLEMISH.
Stal’wart. Sturdy, robust, strong, Still’. Silent, mute, quiet, calm,
strapping. peaceful; stagnant.
ANT. Weak, flabby. ANT. Noisy, disturbed; flowing,
Stamp’. Die, mark, impression; running, fresh.
mould, cast, make, character. Stim’ulate. See AROUSE.
Stand’. Continue, remain, abide; Sting’y. Mean, niggardly, parsimoni-
stop, halt, pause. ous, ungenerous, shabby.
Ant. Move, depart. ANT. Generous, lavish, bountiful.
Stand’ard. See CRITERION. Stip’ulate. Bargain, agree, contract,
Starched’. Stiff, formal, precise. engage, provide.
ANT. Free, easy, informal. Stir’. Move, raise. See also FLUSTER.
Stark’. Sheer, mere, bare, naked. Stock’. Stem, trunk; post, pillar;
Start’. Flinch, wince, shrink, raise; lineage, race, family; store, provi-
begin. sion; funds, capital.
Start’le. See AFFRIGHT. ANT. Root, branch.
State’. Condition, plight, predica- Stol’‘id. Stupid, dull, heavy, obtuse.
ment; commonwealth; pomp, Ant. Lively, alert, quick, intel-
parade, ceremonial. ligent.
State’ly. See MAJESTIC. Stoop’. Bend, incline, yield; con-
Sta’tion. Situation, position; office, descend.
post; rank, standing. ANT. Stand up.
Be poeety Immovable, fixed, motion- Stop’. Suppress, end, terminate,
ess. close. See also HINDER.
ANT. Movable. Store’. Supply, hoard, stock, provi-
Staunch’. Firm, steadfast, constant, sion, reserve; storeroom, ware-
resolute. house.
ANT. Infirm, unsteady, incon- Ant. Dearth, lack.
stant. Storm’ (vb.). Attack, assault; rage,
Steadfast. Fixed, established, firm, fume.
resolute, unswerving. Ant. Retreat; be calm.
Ant. Unfixed, infirm, irresolute. Storm’ (n.). Gale, tempest, hurricane,
Stead’y. Fixed, firm, regular, con- blast; attack, assault.
stant, staunch. ANT. Calm, retreat.
ANT. Unfixed, infirm, inconstant, Storm’y. Rough, blustering, tem-
unsteady. pestuous, wild, violent.
Steal’. Purloin, filch, embezzle, Ant. Calm, mild.
thieve. Sto’ry. Narrative, narration, recital,
Steep’. See PRECIPITOUS. legend, history, tale, fiction, un-
Step’. Pace, tread; grade, degree; truth.
action, measure, proceeding. Ant. Fact, truth.
Ster‘ile. Barren, unfruitful, unpro- Stout’. Strong, lusty, robust, stal-
ductive. wart; brave, manly; obese, portly.
Ant. Fruitful, productive, fertile. ANT. Thin, lean, weak.
Ster’ling. Genuine, pure, unadulter- Straight’. Direct, undeviating; up-
ated, real. right; right, fair, just.
ANT. Counterfeit, adulterated, Ant. Crooked, deviating; wick-
unreal, worthless. ed, dishonest.
Stern’. See AUSTERE. Strain’. Stretch, force, wrench; filter.
Stick’, Cement, attach, fasten; ad- ANT. Relax. ;
here, cling. Strait’. Difficulty, predicament, hard-
Ant. Unglue, detach; fall off. ship.
Stiff’. Rigid, firm, unbending, in- ANT. Relief.
flexible; pompous, starchy; un- Strange’. Alien, foreign; odd, ec-
easy, cramped. centric, peculiar, rare, astonishing.
Ant. Lax, weak, yielding; un- Ant. Native; usual, ordinary,
ceremonious, easy; flowing. regular.
Sti‘fle. See SMOTHER. Stran’ger. Alien, foreigner.
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ANT. Native; friend. Stupend’ous. See AMAZING.
Strat‘agem. Artifice, device, wile, Stu’pid. See STo.ip.
trick, ruse. Stur’dy. See STALWART.
Ant. Honesty, fair means. Styl‘ish. Modish, fashionable, pol-
Stray’. Wander, err, deviate, digress, ished, courtly.
roam. Ant. Unfashionable, dowdy;
ANT. Stay, continue. unrefined.
Stream’. Current, flow, tide, drift. Suav‘ity. Gentleness, agreeableness,
Strength’. See FoRcE. . pleasantness, mildness.
Strength’en. Harden, fortify, in- ANT. Harshness, brusqueness.
vigorate, reinforce; confirm, sub- Subdue’. Conquer, overcome, van-
stantiate. quish, tame, crush, subjugate.
Ant. Weaken, confute. ANT. Yield, suffer.
Stren’uous. See ENERGETIC. Subject’. See SUBDUE.
Stress’. Strain, force, pressure; im- Sub‘ject (adj.). Subordinate, tribu-
portance; accent, emphasis. tary, obedient, liable, obnoxious.
ANT. Relief. ANT. Superior, governing; im-
Stretch’. Lengthen, pull out, elongate; mune.
reach, spread. Sub’ject (”.). See MATTER and QUES-
Ant. Contract, draw in, shorten. TION.
Strict’. Exact, severe, rigorous, close, Sub’jugate. See SUBDUE.
accurate. Sublime’. High, exalted, elevated,
Ant. Inexact, gentle, inaccurate. majestic, magnificent.
Stric’ture. Criticism, censure, ani- Ant. Low, depressed, lowly.
’ madversion. Submerge’. See INUNDATE.
ANT. Compliment, praise, ap- Submiss‘ion. Surrender, yielding;
proval, commendation. obedience, compliance; meekness,
Strife’. Struggle, contest, dispute, patience, endurance.
quarrel, bickering. ANT. Resistance, impatience.
Ant. Peace, friendship amity.
Strike’. Beat, smite, knock, buffet, hit. Submiss‘ive. See DocILe.
Stri‘king. See AMAZING. Submit’. Surrender, yield, comply,
String’ent. Astringent, contracting. succumb.
See also STRICT. ANT. Resist, contend, disobey.
ANT. Relaxing. Subord‘inate. Subject, inferior, sec-
Strip’. Denude, uncover, bare, divest, ondary, minor.
despoil. Ant. Superior, chief, employer.
ANT. Cover, clothe. Sub’sequent. Succeeding, following,
Strive’. Contend, contest. See also later, posterior.
ATTEMPT. Ant. Preceding, prior, ante-
Stroll’. Roam, rove, wander, ramble. cedent.
ANT. Stay, walk quickly. Subserv’ient. Ancillary, inferior, sub-
Strong’. Robust, vigorous, hardy, ject, subordinate.
firm, powerful; efficient, forcible. ANT. Superior, leading.
ANT. Weak, powerless, in- Subside’. Sink, collapse, decline;
efficient. = s lessen, lull, abate.
Struct’ure. Building, construction, Ant. Rise; increase, heighten.
formation; edifice, pile, fabric. Subsidiary. See SUBSERVIENT.
Ant. Destruction. Sub’sidy. Aid, help, assistance, tax,
Stub’born. Obstinate, obdurate, head- tribute.
strong, intractable, unyielding. Subsist’ence. Living, existence, liveli-
Ant. Yielding, tractable, docile. hood, victuals.
Stub’bornness. See OBDURACY. ANT. Starvation.
Stu’dious. Diligent, attentive, assi- Sub’stance. Being, essence, reality;
duous, contemplative. pith, meaning; matter, material;
Ant. Idle, inattentive, indifferent. wealth, means.
Stun’. Stupefy; confuse, bewilder, Ant. Accidents, shadow, unreal-
overpower. ity; poverty.
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Substanti’al. Subsisting; actual, real; Sulk’y. See Moros.
strong, solid, firm, massive. Sul’len. See Morose.
ANT. Unreal; weak, soft. Sul’ly. Stain, defile, tarnish, blemish,
Sub’stitute. Agent, deputy, repre- spoil.
sentative, proxy. ANT. Wipe, clean, polish.
Ant. Chief, employer. Sum’. Aggregate, amount, total,
Sub’terfuge. Evasion, excuse, quib- whole, substance.
ble, shuffle, pretext. ANT. Detail, item.
ANT. Confession, admission. Sum’mary. See ABRIDGMENT.
Subt’le. Nice, delicate; rare, thin; Sum/‘mary (adj.). See Concise.
crafty, artful, cunning. Sum‘mit. Top, acme, height, apex,
Ant. Rough, coarse; simple, crown, head.
guileless. ANT. Base, bottom, foot.
Subvers‘ion (n.). Overthrow, ruin, Sum‘mon. Call, bid, cite, convene.
demolition, destruction. ANT. Dismiss, close.
ANT. Reconstruction, restora- Sumpt’uous. Costly, expensive, splen-
tion. did, magnificent, gorgeous.
Subvert’ (vb.). Overthrow, ruin, ed Cheap, inexpensive, simple,
destroy, demolish. lain
ANT. Reconstruct, restore. Sin’der. See SEPARATE.
Succeed’. Follow, ensue; thrive, Sun‘dry. Several, some, divers, vari-
prosper. ous.
ANT. Precede; fail. ANT. Many, all.
Success’. Victory, ‘achievement; pros- Superb’. See GORGEOUS.
perity, fortune. Supercil’ious. See ARROGANT.
ANT. Failure; ill-fortune. Superfic’ial. Exterior, outer; shallow,
Success’ful. Victorious, fortunate, flimsy, imperfect.
prosperous. ANT. Interior, inner; deep,
Ant. Unsuccessful, beaten; poor. thorough. 7
Success‘ion. Order, sequence, series, Super’fluous. Redundant, excessive;
chain. useless, needless, unnecessary.
Ant. Disorder. ANT. Few, useful, necessary.
Succinct’. See Concise. Superintend’. Direct, control, over-
Suc’cour. See Arb. see, supervise, manage.
Succumb’. See Susmir. Supe’rior. Higher, upper, excellent;
Sud’den. Unexpected, surprising; predominant.
abrupt, quick, rapid; hasty. ANT. Inferior, lower, worthless;
ANT. Expected; slow; con- subject.
sidered. Super ‘lative. Highest, greatest, su-
Suf’fer. Undergo, endure, bear, ex- preme.
perience; allow, let, permit. ANT. Lowest, smallest, least.
ANT. Resist; refuse, forbid. Supersede’. Annul; oust, displace,
Suffering. Endurance, pain, misery, supplant.
distress, hardship. Supervise’. See SUPERINTEND.
Ant. Relief, remedy; prosperity. Supine’. See INERT and INACTIVE.
Sufficiency. See PLENTY. Sup’ple. See LimBER.
Suf’focate. See SMOTHER. Sup’plement. Appendix, addition,
Suggest’. Hint, allude, intimate; continuation, postscript.
propose. Sup’plicate. See BESEECH.
ANT. Withdraw. Supplica’tion. Prayer, entreaty, peti-
Suit’ (n.). Request, prayer, entreaty, tion, request.
application; courtship; prosecu- ANT. Command, assent.
tion, case, action; set. Supply’. Provide, minister, give,
ANT. Response, favour; defence. afford, yield, furnish.
Suit’able. Apt, appropriate, fitting, Ant. Withhold, withdraw.
convenient. See also BECOMING. Support’ (7.). Prop, stay; aid, help,
Ant. Unsuitable, unfitting, in- assistance; favour, patronage, in-
convenient. fluence; sustenance, maintenance.
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Ant. Hindrance; opposition; Suspici’on. Guess, conjecture; dis:
starvation, penury. trust, doubt, jealousy.
Support’ (vb.). Brace, prop, uphold; ANT. Certainty, trust.
aid, help, assist; patronize, back, Suspici’ous. Doubtful, questionable;
further; maintain, feed. jealous, mistrusting, distrustful.
Ant. Let down; hinder, oppose, Certain, reliable; trust-
discountenance; starve, neglect. ful.
Support’er. See FOLLOWER. Sustain’. See SUPPORT.
Suppose’. Imagine, believe, conceive, Sus’tenance. Subsistence, support,
conjecture, presume, fancy, deem. food, maintenance, livelihood.
ANT. Know. ANT. Starvation, famine, poverty.
Suppositi’on. See CONJECTURE. Swain’. Peasant, rustic, countryman;
Suppostiti’ous. See COUNTERFEIT. lover.
Suppress’. See CHECK and SMOTHER. ANT. Townsman, citizen.
Supreme’. Greatest, highest, super- Swall’ow. See ApsorsB and DEvourR.
lative, predominant, sovereign, Swamp’. See MARSH.
principal, chief. Swarm’. Crowd, multitude, flock,
ANT. Lowest, least. horde, shoal, host.
Sure’. See CERTAIN. Swarth’y. Dark, black, tawny.
Sure’ty. Safety, security, certainty; Ant. Fair, blond.
bail, pledge, guarantee. Sway’ (vb.). Wield, swing; influence,
ANT. Insecurity, uncertainty. bend; govern, direct, rule.
Sur’feit. See GLuT. ANT. Obey, be subject.
Sur’ly. See Morose. Sway’ (n.). Rule, dominion, control,
Surmise’. Suspect, conjecture, pre- government, empire; ascendancy.
sume, suppose. Ant. Subjection; inferiority.
ANT. Know, be sure. Swear’. See AFFIRM.
Surmount’. Surpass, excel. See also Sweet’. Saccharine, sugary; luscious,
SUBDUE. fragrant; delicious, charming; gen-
Surpass’. See ExcEED. tle, mild, winning.
Sur’plus. Excess, overplus, remain- ANT. Sour; disagreeable, un-
der, residue. pleasant, offensive, harsh, forbid-
Ant. Defect, lack. ing.
Surprise’. Astonish, amaze, startle Swell’. Dilate, distend, expand; in-
Surprising. See AMAZING. crease, augment; grow; heave;
Surrend’er. Yield. See also ABAN- enhance.
DON. ANT. Diminish, lessen.
Surreptiti’ous. See CLANDESTINE. Swerve’. Diverge, deviate; incline.
Surround’. See ENCIRCLE. ANT. Keep straight.
Suryey’ (vb.). Observe, overlook, Swift’. Quick, speedy, fast, rapid;
view; superintend; examine, in- eager, prompt, ready; instan-
spect. taneous.
ANT. Disregard, neglect. Ant. Slow, tardy, hesitating.
Sur’vey (7.). Prospect, sight, inspec- Swind’ler. Sharper, cheat, rogue, im-
tion. postor.
Suscept’ible. Sensitive, impression- Syb’arite. Glutton, epicure, volup-
able, tender. tuary.
Ant. Hard, unmoved, unimpres- ANT. Ascetic.
sionable. Sy’cophant. Parasite, toady, fiatterer,
Suspect’. Guess, conjecture, surmise; hanger-on.
doubt, mistrust. Syll’abus. See ABRIDGMENT.
Ant. Know, be certain. Sym’bol. Sign, emblem, figure, type.
Suspend’. Sling, hang; postpone, Symbol‘ical. Typical, representative,
stop, discontinue. emblematic, figurative.
ANT. Drop, let down; continue. ANT. Actual.
Suspense’. Doubt, mistrust, uncer- Sym’metry. Proportion, harmony,
tainty; intermission, pause. shapeliness.
ANT. Certainty; continuance. Ant. Disproportion, ugliness.
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Sym’pathy. See ComPaASssION.
Sym’ptom. Sign, indication,
mark.
Synon’ymous. Equivalent, similar,
identical, interchangeable.
ANT. Dissimilar, contrary.
Synops‘is. See ABRIDGMENT.
Ta’ble. Slab, tablet, board; fare,
food; schedule, list, catalogue.
Tac’it. Implied, implicit, understood;
silent, secret.
Ant. Explicit, expressed, spoken.
Tac‘iturn. Silent, reserved, close, un-
communicative.
ANT. Open, unreserved, com-
municative, chatty.
Tack’le. Grasp, seize, clutch.
Tact’. Judgment, adroitness, address,
ability, dexterity.
ANT. Awkwardness, stupidity.
Taint’ (n.). See BLEMISH.
Taint’ (vb.). See Som and TARNISH.
Tale’. Story, anecdote, fable, legend;
reckoning, account.
ANT. Fact, truth.
Tal’ent. See ABILITY.
Talk’. See CONVERSATION.
Talk’ative. Garrulous, loquacious,
chatty.
ANT. Taciturn, silent.
Tall’. High, lofty, eminent, towering.
Ant. Low, short.
Tall’y. Match, correspond, coincide.
ANT. Clash, conflict, disagree.
Tame’. Gentle, mild, tractable,
domesticated; dull, spiritless.
Ant. Savage, wild; spirited,
interesting.
Tang’ible. Tactile, palpable, material,
substantial, solid, real.
Ant. Impalpable, immaterial,
unreal.
Tant’alize. Vex, irritate, tease, pro-
voke.
ANT. Soothe, appease.
Tant’amount. Equivalent, equal.
Ant. Unequal, non-equivalent.
Tard’y. Slow, slack, late, dilatory.
AnT. Quick, ready, smart.
Tarn‘ish. Blemish, stain, taint, spot,
ly.
Bowe Polish, cleanse, brighten.
Tarr’y. Remain, abide, lodge, dwell;
delay, loiter, linger.
[Tem
Sys’tem. Body, whole; method, plan,
note, scheme; rule, orderliness.
ANT. Part; disorder.
Systemat’ic. Methodical, regular,
orderly.
Ant. Unsystematic, unmethod-
ical, disorderly, irregular.
T
Ant. Depart, go; hasten, hurry.
Tart’. Acid, sharp, sour. See also
PUNGENT.
Tart’ness. See ACERBITY.
Task’. Work, labour, toil, occupa-
tion; undertaking; lesson.
ANT. Leisure.
Taste’. Relish, savour, gusto; refine-
ment; judgment, discernment.
ANT. Insipidity; inelegance, non-
perception.
Tat’tle. See BABBLE.
Taunt’. Jeer, upbraid, flout, revile,
deride.
ANT. Soothe, commend.
Tax’. Censure, blame, accuse; assess.
Ant. Forgive, excuse, defend.
Teach’. Instruct, inform, educate,
preach, advise, guide, counsel.
Ant. Learn, listen, obey.
Teach’er. Instructor, educator, mas-
ter, counsellor, guide.
Ant. Learner, listener, pupil.
Tear’. Sever, rend, sunder, lacer-
ate.
ANT. Join, repair, reunite.
Tease’. Vex, irritate, annoy, torment,
provoke.
ANT. Please, charm.
Te’dious. Wearisome, irksome, mono-
: tonous; prosy, long.
; ANT. Agreeable, delightful, live-
ly.
Teem‘ing. Pregnant, fertile, abound-
ing, replete, swarming.
ANT. Empty, scanty, unproduct-
ive.
Tell’. Count, reckon, enumerate;
state, mention, relate, inform, dis-
close, intimate, report.
ANT. Keep silence, withdraw.
Temer’ity. Rashness, audacity, reck-
lessness, foolhardiness.
ANT. Caution, timidity.
Temp’er (.). Mood, disposition,
temperament, spirit; passion,
anger.
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Temp’er (vb.). Modify, qualify, Ant. Deny; conceal. __ '
moderate, restrain. Test‘imony. Witness, deposition, evi-
ANT. Aggravate. dence, corroboration, proof, affir-
Temp’erance. Self-control, modera- mation.
tion, soberness, chasteness. Ant. Concealment, denial, con-
Ant. Intemperance, licence. tradiction.
Temp ‘erate. Moderate, __ self-con- Test’y. See Cross.
trolled, chaste, calm, mild, dispas- Text’ure. Fabric, web; make, tissue,
sionate. constitution.
Ant. Immoderate, uncontrolled, Thank’ful. Grateful, obliged, be-
wild. holden.
Temp’est. See STORM. Ant. Unthankful, thankless.
Tempest’uous. See BOISTEROUS. Theat’rical. Dramatic, histrionic,
Temp’oral. Mundane, worldly, secu- scenic; artificial, pompous, showy,
lar; fleeting, transitory. unreal.
ANT. Eternal, spiritual. ANT. Natural, ordinary, sober,
Tempt’. See ALLURE. real. ‘ ‘ :
Tenac’ity. Adhesiveness; obstinacy, Theme’. Subject, topic, text, thesis,
stubbornness, pertinacity. essay.
ANT. Looseness; inertia. Theoret’ical. Conjectural, specula-
Tend’. Guard, watch, protect, feed, tive, hypothetical; non-practical.
nurse; incline, lean; conduce, serve. ANT. Practical.
Ant. Neglect, desert. The’ory. Speculation; hypothesis,
Tend’ency. Inclination, leaning; drift, conjecture, assumption; system.
bias; likelihood. ANT. Practice; certainty.
Ten’der. Weak, fragile, delicate; The’sis. Doctrine, position; subject,
compassionate, sympathetic; touch- text; treatise, essay.
ing, plaintive, pathetic. Thick’. Close, dense, solid, compact;
Ant. Hard, strong; harsh, un- muddy, turbid; indistinct.
sympathetic; rough. Ant. Thin, weak; clear; arti-
Ten’derness. Delicacy, weakness; culate.
soreness; sympathy, kindness, pity, Thin’, Slender, slim, lean, flimsy,
humanity. fine; diluted.
Ant. Strength, vigour; asperity, ANT. Thick, stout; coarse;
harshness. strong.
Ten’et. Doctrine, belief, principle. Think’, Deem, esteem, reckon, be-
Ten’or. Course, manner, way; drift, lieve, imagine. See also CoGITATE.
purport, meaning, sense. Thirst’y. Dry, parched; craving,
Term’. Bound, boundary, limit; longing, greedy.
period, season; word, name, ex- Ant. Watered, irrigated; satis-
pression. ed.
Term‘inate. Bound, limit; end, finish, Thought’. Notion, idea; reflection,
conclude. cogitation, contemplation, opinion,
ANT. Begin, open. view, supposition.
Terrest’rial. Earthly, sublunary, world- ANT. Action, act, deed.
ly, mundane. Thoughtful’. Contemplative, dreamy,
Ant. Heavenly, celestial. reflective; considerate, attentive,
Terrible. See DREADFUL. careful, circumspect.
Ter’rify. See AFFRIGHT. Ant. Practical, active; incon-
Territory. Land, domain, province, siderate, heedless.
country, region. Thought’less. Heedless, careless, in-
Ter’ror. See FEAR. different, giddy, rash.
Terse’. See CONCISE. Ant. Thoughtful, careful, con-
Test’. Trial, proof, experiment; siderate; serious.
criterion, standard; ordeal. Thral’dom. See THRILL.
ANT. Licence, immunity. Thrall’, Slave, serf, vassal; serfdom,
Test’ify. Bear witness, depose; pro- slavery, thraldom, bondage.
test. See also AFFIRM. Ant. Lord, master; freedom.
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Thrash’. Thresh; beat, flay, bruise, Ant. Bottom, handle.
drub. Tip’sy. Fuddled, drunk, intoxicated,
Threat’. Menace, denunciation, in- inebriated.
timidation. ANT. Sober.
ANT. Encouragement. Tire’. Weary, fatigue, harass, bore,
Threat’en. Menace, denounce, in- jade.
timidate; impend. ANT. Rest, comfort.
ANT. Encourage. Tire’some. Arduous, exhausting;
Threat’ening. Menacing, intimidat- wearisome, boring, annoying.
ing, alarming. AnT. Easy, delightful.
Ant. Encouraging, cheering. Tiro. See NEOPHYTE.
Thrift’. See Economy. Title. Appellation, name, designa-
Thrift’y. Economical, saving, sparing, tion; right, claim.
provident, prudent. Toil’ (7.).. Labour, work, exertion,
ANT. Thriftless, uneconomical, pro- drudgery, task.
digal. ANT. Rest, repose, idleness.
Thrive’. Prosper, flourish, grow, in- Toil’ (vb.). Labour, work, strive,
crease, succeed. drudge.
Ant. Decline, waste, fail. ANT. Rest, idle.
Throb’. Beat, pulsate, palpitate. To’ken. Sign, symbol; proof, evi-
Ant. Be steady, be calm. dence; presage.
Throe’. Pain, anguish, agony, spasm. Tol’erable. Endurable, bearable; midd-
ANT. Comfort, ease. ling, passable.
Throng’. See Mos. Ant. Intolerable; first rate.
Throw’. Fling, hurl, cast, project. Tol’erate. Endure, bear, allow, per-
ANT. Catch. mit.
Thrust’. See Pusu. ANT. Disallow, discourage.
Thwart’. Oppose, frustrate, baffle, Tolera’tion, Endurance; licence, per-
defeat. mission; liberality.
ANT. Help, further, advance. ANT. Disfavour, illiberality.
Tide’. Ebb, flow; current, stream, Toll’. Custom, duty, tax, rate, impost.
course. Tomb’. Grave, sepulchre, vault,
Ti‘dings. See NEws. mausoleum.
Tidy. Neat, clean, trim, spruce, Tone’. Note; manner, character,
orderly. mood, temper.
Ant. Untidy, disordered. Top’. Apex, summit, head, crown.
Tie’ (n.). See LINK. Top’ic. Subject, theme, matter,
Tie’ (vb.).. See Link. question.
Tight’. Close, fast; tense, stretched. Tor’ment (n.). See ANGUISH.
Ant. Loose, slack. Torment’. Pain, torture, rack, dis-
Tillage. Cultivation, agriculture, tress, plague, worry.
husbandry, farming. Ant. Ease, comfort; please.
Ant. Neglect. é Tor’pid. Sluggish, sleepy, apathetic,
Time’. Season, period, term, interval, lethargic, numb.
duration; age, era, date, period. ANT. Active, alert, strenuous.
ANT. Eternity. Torp’or. Numbness, inertness, dull-
Time’ly. See OPPORTUNE. A ness, sluggishness.
Tim‘id. Timorous, fearful, faint- ANT. Activity, alertness, vigour.
hearted, afraid; shy, diffident. Tor’rid. Parched, dry, scorched, hot,
Ant. Plucky, courageous, brave, burning.
confident. ; ; Ant. Moist; cool.
Tinge’ (7.). Dye, stain, taint. Tort’uous. Twisted, winding, circuit-
Tinge’ (vb.). Dye, stain, tincture. ous; crooked, deceitful.
ANT. Cleanse, purify. ANT. Straight, direct, honest.
Tint’. Tinge, shade, hue. _ Tort’ure (n.). See ANGUISH.
Tiny. Little, puny, diminutive, wee. Tort’ure (vb.). Rack, torment, agon-
Ant. Large, big. ; ize, distress.
Tip’. Top, end, extremity, point. ANT. Relieve, ease, comfort.
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To’tal. Whole, complete, entire, ag-
gregate.
Ant. Part, incomplete.
To’tally. Wholly, entirely, complete-
ly, fully, quite.
Ant. Partly, not at all.
Tot’ter. Shake, tremble, stagger,
reel, oscillate.
ANT. Stand firm. 3 PEASE.
Touch’. Feel, handle; hit;
move, impress; concern. |
Touch’ing. Affecting, moving, pite-
ous, pathetic.
ANT. Harsh, unsympathetic.
Touch’y. Cross, peevish, petulant,
irascible.
Ant. Affable, good-tempered,
calm.
Tough’. Tenacious, strong, enduring;
difficult, hard.
Ant. Flexible, yielding, easy.
Tour’. See EXCURSION.
Tow’ering. High, elevated, lofty,
surpassing; extreme.
NT. Low, mean.
Toy’ (n.). See BAUBLE.
Toy’ (vb.). Trifle, play, sport, frolic.
Trace’. Track, trail; sketch, draw,
delineate.
Track’. Trail, footprint, footstep,
course, path, road.
Tract’, District, region, quarter,
plot; pamphlet, essay.
Tract’able. See DociLe.
Trade’. Commerce, traffic; occupa-
tion, vocation, calling. ‘ e.
Trade’. Traffic, exchange, barter, sell.
Traduce’. See ASPERSE.
Traffic. Trade, bargain, deal, ex-
change, commerce.
Trag’edy. See ADVERSITY.
Trag’ic. Calamitous, fatal, shocking,
sorrowful, distressing.
Ant. Comic, cheerful.
Train’ (n.). Trail; retinue, suite;
series, succession; course, process.
Train’ (vb.). Drag, haul; instruct,
educate, drill.
ANT. Neglect.
_. Feature, characteristic, touch,
ine.
‘Traitor. Betrayer, deceiver.
Ant. Loyalist.
Trait’orous. Treacherous, perfidious,
false; treasonable.
Ant. Loyal, faithful.
:Tram‘mel (n.). Fetter, clog, impedi-
ment, bond, shackle.
[Tre
Tram’mel (vb.). Fetter, confine, im-
pede, hinder.
Ant. Unfetter, advance, help.
Tran’quil. Serene, calm, quiet, peace-
ful, still, composed.
Ant. Disturbed, agitated, noisy,
boisterous.
Tran‘quillize. See ALLAyY and Ap-
affect, Transact’. Conduct, perform, man-
é age, negotiate.
Transact’ion. Affair, completion, per-
formance, management; process.
Transcend’. Exceed, surpass, excel,
eclipse, outdo.
ANT. Fall short, be outdone.
Transcend’ent. Exceeding, surpassing,
} pre-eminent, matchless.
Ant. Inferior, worthless.
Transfer’. Transmit, transport; as-
sign, convey, hand over, deliver.
AnT. Retain, keep.
Transfig’ure. See TRANSFORM.
Transform’. Transfigure, change,
transmute, metamorphose.
Transgress’. Exceed, trespass; break,
infringe, violate, disobey, sin.
ANT. Obey, observe, be good.
Transgress’ion. Infringement; sin,
trespass, offence.
ANT. Observance; virtue, good-
ness.
Trans’‘ient. Temporary, fleeting, pass-
ing, brief, momentary.
ak Permanent, lasting, dura-
Trans‘itory. See TRANSIENT.
Translate’. Construe; interpret. See
also TRANSPORT.
Transmit’. See TRANSFER.
Transparent. See CLEAR.
Trans port (n.). Conveyance; rapture,
ecstasy, bliss.
ANT. Calmness, indifference.
Transport’ (vb.). Convey, carry, bear;
banish; enrapture, entrance, rav-
ish, delight.
ANT. Detain; restore; annoy.
= (n.). Gin, snare; ambush, pit-
all.
Trap’. Entrap, ensnare.
Trash’. Rubbish, nonsense, trumpery,
stuff, twaddle.
Travel. Journey, wandering, tour,
voyage, trip, expedition.
Trav’erse. Cross; obstruct, thwart.
Ant. Advance, further, support.
Treach’erous. See TRAITOROUS.
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Treach’ery. Perfidy, disloyalty, trea- ANT. Stand; be right.
son. Trip’ (.). Error, blunder, stumble,
Ant. Loyalty, faith. mistake; excursion, tour, jaunt.
Trea’son. See CHERY. AnT. Truth, certainty.
Trea’sonable. See TRAITOROUS. Trite’. Commonplace, stale, hack-
Treas‘ure (n.). Possessions, wealth, neyed, threadbare.
riches, store, stock. ANT. New, fresh, original.
ANT. Trifle; lack, scarcity. Tri‘umph (7.). Victory, achievement,
Treas’ure (vb.). Hoard, save, store; conquest; exultation, jubilation.
value, esteem. Ant. Failure; lamentation.
ANT. Squander; undervalue. Tri‘umph (vb.). Exult; prevail, win,
Treat’. Use, act toward; feast, enter- succeed.
tain; bargain. Ant. Lament; fail, be defeated.
Treat‘ise. Essay, disquisition, trac- Triumph’ant. Victorious, successful;
tate, dissertation. exultant, bragging.
Treat’y. See CoMPACT. Ant. Unsuccessful, beaten; la-
Tremb‘le. See QUAKE. menting. -
Tremend’ous. See DREADFUL. Trivial. Trifling, petty, common,
Trem‘ulous. Vibratory, shivering, ordinary, unimportant.
quaking, trembling. ANT. Important, uncommon.
ANT. Steady, firm. Troop’. Crowd, company, gang,
Trench’. Infringe, trespass, encroach. multitude.
ANT. Respect, observe. Troub’le (vb.). See ANNoy.
Trench’ant. Sharp, cutting, biting, Troub’‘le (7.). See ADVERSITY.
sarcastic, stinging. Troub’lesome. Annoying, vexing,
ANT. Mild, gentle, encouraging. vexatious, irritating; importunate;
Trend’. Direction, course, inclina- difficult, laborious.
tion, tendency. AnT. Pleasing, comforting; easy.
Trepida’tion. Disturbance agitation, Troub‘lous. Tumultuous, disturbed.
flutter, fright, emotion. See also TROUBLESOME.
ANT. Calmness, tranquillity. ANT. Quiet, calm.
Tres’pass (vb.). See TRANSGRESS and Tru’ant. Idle, shirking.
TRENCH. ANT. Industrious, steady.
Tres’pass (n.). See TRANSGRESSION. Truce’. Armistice; cessation, pause,
Tri‘al. Test, examination; attempt, intermission.
endeavour, essay; temptation; ANT. Fighting.
suffering, grief, hardship; ordeal, Truck’. Deal, exchange, barter.
proof. Truck’le. Submit. See also CowEr.
ANT. Success, attainment; com- Truc’ulent. See Fierce and FERo-
fort, ease. cIOU! 3,
Tribe’. Clan, family, race. True’. Real, actual, veritable; hon-
Tribula’‘tion. Trouble, distress, misery est, veracious, sincere; accurate,
woe, grief. exact; loyal, constant.
ANT. Relief, happiness, joy. Ant. Untrue, unreal; dishonest,
Trib‘ute. See ToL. unveracious; false.
Trick’. Wile, cheat, artifice, slight, Tru‘ism. Platitude, commonplace.
antic, freak, vagary. Trump’ery (7.). See TRASH.
ANT. Honesty. Trump’ery (adj.). Worthless, tawdry,
Tri‘fle (7.). See BAUBLE. trivial.
Tri‘fle (vb.). Toy, wanton, play, dally. ANT. Valuable, costly, uncom-
ANT. Be serious. mon.
Tri ‘fling. See PETTY. Trunk’. Stem, stalk, bole, proboscis;
Trim’ (adj.). See Tipy. box, chest.
Trim’. Adjust; dock, curtail; decor- Ant. Root, branch.
ate, embellish. Trust’. See BELIEF and ComMISsION.
Ant. Neglect, leave alone. Trust’ (vb.). Believe, rely on, confide
Trip’ (vb.). Skip, hop; fall; stumble; in; hope, expect.
err. Ant. Disbelieve, distrust; doubt.
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Trust’y. Trustworthy, loyal, reliable; Turn’ (n.). Revolution, twist, bend;

firm, strong. change, vicissitude; action,
Ant. Untrustworthy, disloyal, un- Turn’ (vb.). Revolve, rotate, whirl;
reliable; weak. bend, deviate; alter, change, re-
Truth’. Reality, fact, verity; vera- verse; depend on, hinge on.
city, honesty, sincerity; exactness, ANT. Keep still, straighten.
accuracy. Turn’coat. Deserter, renegade, recre-
Ant. Fiction, unreality; men- ant.
dacity; inaccuracy. Turp‘itude. Baseness, depravity, wick-
Truth’ful. Veracious, accurate, cor- edness, vileness.
rect, reliable, trustworthy. Ant. Worthiness, goodness.
Ant. Unveracious, false, incor- Tu’telage. Guardianship, wardship,
rect, unreliable, untrustworthy. protection.
Try’. See ATTEMPT and ANNOY. ANT. Freedom.
Trying. See TROUBLESOME. Tu’tor. Guardian; teacher, instruc-
Tuft’. Bunch, knot; crest, plume; tor, master, preceptor.
clump. Ant. Pupil, scholar.
Tui‘tion. Teaching, instruction, edu- Twig’. Spray, shoot, sprig.
cation, training, schooling. Ant. Stem, trunk.
ANT. Neglect. Twine’. Twist, entwine, embrace.
Tumble. Drop, fall; toss, heave; ANT. Untwist, straighten.
derange, disturb. Twink’le. Glisten, scintillate, sparkle;
- ANT. Stand firm; arrange. blink.
Tu’mid. Swollen, distended; pom- Ant. Be dull, grow dim; be still.
pous, bombastic, turgid. Twist’. Contort, wind, writhe; dis-
ANT. Contracted; sober, modest. tort, wrest.
Tu’mult. See AFFRAY. ANT. Straighten, untwist.
Tumult’uous, See DisORDERLY. Type’. See EMBLEM.
Tune’. Air, melody, strain; con- Typ’ical. Emblematic, figurative,
cord. symbolical.
Ant. Discord. ANT. Actual, real.
Turb’id. Thick, muddy, foul, impure. Tyran‘nical. See ARBITRARY.
ANT. Clear, pure. Tyr’anny. Despotism, autocracy;
Turb‘ulence. Violence, agitation, tu- oppression, cruelty.
mult, rioting, mutiny. ANT. Constitutionalism; kindness,
ANT. Tranquillity, peace, quiet. benevolence.
Turb’ulent. See DisoRDERLY. Tyr’ant. Despot, autocrat; persecu-
Turg’id. See Tumip. tor, oppressor.
Turmoil. Bustle, confusion, hurry. ANT. Constitutional sovereign;
See also AFFRAY. benefactor.
ANT. Quiet, peacefulness. Tyr’o. See NEOPHYTE.

Ug'ly. Plain, unsightly, hideous, Ant. Discordant, disagreeing.

shocking, cross. Unbri‘dled. Violent, uncurbed, un-
Ant. Beautiful, lovely, attractive; restrained, licentious.
good-tempered. ANT. Restrained, mild, orderly.
Ult‘imate. See FINAL. Unbro’ken. Continuous, complete,
Umb’rage.. Offence, resentment, dis- entire, round; deep, profound,
pleasure, pique. sound.
ANT. Toleration, acquiescence. Ant. Broken, incomplete; light.
Ump’ire. See REFEREE. Uncert’ain. Ambiguous, doubtful,
Unanim’‘ity. Accord, concord, agree- equivocal; indistinct; precarious;
ment, unity. dubious; irregular; fitful.
ANT. Discord, disagreement. ANT. Certain, undoubted; dis-
Unan’imous. Accordant, concordant, tinct; safe; steady, constant.
agreeing, harmonious. Unciv’il. See Morosz and RuDE.
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Unclean’. See FILTHy. ANT. Joy, pleasure, delight.
Uncom’mon. See RARE. Unhap’py. See MELANCHOLY.
Uncom’promising. Stubborn, unyield- Uniform. Unchanged, unvarying,
ing, obstinate, inflexible. regular, consistent, undeviating.
Ant. Yielding, complaisant. ANT. Variable, irregular, incon-
Uncondit’ional. Unlimited, unquali- stant.
fied, unreserved, absolute. U’nion. See ALLIANCE.
ANT. Conditional, restricted, re- Unique’. Sole, single, solitary, un-
served, matched.
Uncouth’. Strange, odd, clumsy, ANT. Common, frequent.
clownish, ungainly, awkward. Unison. Agreement, unanimity, con-
Ant. Usual; clever, adroit. cord.
Undergo’. See BEAR and ENDURE. Ant. Disagreement, discord.
Understand’. Perceive, know, com- Unite’. See Link.
prehend, discern, apprehend. Unity. Oneness. See also UNISON.
ANT. Miss, be ignorant. Univers’al. General, entire, total,
Understanding. Intelligence, know- whole; catholic, cecumenical.
ledge, perception; intellect; agree- ANT. Particular, individual.
ment. Unlim‘ited. Boundless, infinite, abso-
ANT. Misunderstanding. lute; undefined.
Undertake’. Attempt; embark on, Ant. Limited, bounded, definite.
engage in, enter on; agree, stipulate. Unman'ly. Effeminate, womanish;
ANT. Avoid; disagree. weak, cowardly.
Undo’. See ANNUL. Ant. Manly, strong, brave.
Undoubt’ed. Indisputable, incontest- Unnat’ural. Abnormal, irregular;
able, unquestionable, indubitable. artificial, forced, strained.
ANT. Dubitable, dubious, ques- Ant. Normal, natural, regular.
tionable, disputable. Unreas’onable. Irrational, preposter-
Undula’tion. Waving, ripple, fiuctua- ous, immoderate, exorbitant.
tion. ANT. Rational, reasonable;
ANT. Smoothness, stillness. cheap.
Uneas’y. Restless, disturbed, discom- Unroll’. See UNFOLD.
posed, unquiet; awkward, con- Unruly. Disorderly, disobedient, in-
strained. subordinate, refractory, riotous.
Ant. Easy, calm, comfortable; Ant. Orderly, obedient, quiet.
natural. Unset’tle. Displace, remove; disturb,
Une’qualled. See MATCHLEss. upset, disorder.
Unexam’pled. See MATCHLESS. ANT. Settle, steady, arrange.
Unfair’. Unjust, wrong. Unstead’y. Fickle, changeable, un-
ANT. Just, right, fair. stable, wavering; reeling.
Unfit’. Unsuitable, inappropriate, Ant. Steady, firm, constant;
unqualified. sober.
ANT. Fit, suitable, appropriate, Untruth’. See FALSEHOOD.
qualified. Unu’sual. See RARE.
Unfold’. Unroll, expand; disclose, Unwont’ed. See RARE.
reveal, exhibit. Upbraid’. See BLAME.
Ant. Fold, roll up; conceal. Uphold’. See Support.
Unfort’unate. Unlucky, unsuccessful, Up’right. Perpendicular, vertical,
ill-starred, unhappy; calamitous. erect; just, honest, straight,
Ant. Fortunate, lucky, success- good.
ful, happy. } Ant. — Horizontal; dishonest,
Unfound’ed. False, baseless, idle, crooked, bad. k
vain, groundless. Up’rightness. Honesty, virtue, integ-
ANT. True, well-founded. rity, rectitude.
Ungain’‘ly. See AWKWARD and UN- Ant. Dishonesty, turpitude.
COUTH. Up’roar. Clamour, noise, disturb-
Unhap’piness.. Misery, wretchedness, ance, turmoil.
sorrow, misfortune, woe. ANT. Quiet, peace.
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Aen Civility, politeness, court- Ant. Unusual, unwonted, unac-
esy, affability, suavity. customed, rare.
Ant. Incivility, rudeness, harsh- Usurp’. Assume, appropriate.
ness. 3 es ANT. Resign, renounce.
Urge’. Push, press, drive; incite, Util‘ity. Usefulness, benefit, advan-
stimulate, instigate; solicit. tage, profit.
ANT. Pull, draw; accede. ANT. Uselessness, harm, loss.
Urg’ent. Instant; important, earnest, Utmost. Furthest, remotest, ex-
pressing; importunate. treme, last, greatest.
ANT. Remote ;.unimportant, trivial. AnT. Least, smallest.
U’sage. Treatment, handling; cus- Uto’pian. Ideal, imaginary, visionary,
tom, use, practice. chimerical.
Use’ (n.). Exercise, employment; Ant. Practical, real.
application; advantage, profit, Ut’ter. Complete, absolute, extreme,
avail. thorough, sheer.
Ant. Misuse, disuse. Ant. Incomplete.
Use’ (vb.). Employ, handle, exercise, Ut’ter (vb.). Speak, pronounce, ar-
employ, apply; accustom, habitu- ticulate, express; issue.
ate. ANT. Be silent.
Use’ful. Profitable, advantageous, Ut'terly. Entirely, completely, abso-
beneficial, serviceable. lutely, altogether.
Ant. Useless, unprofitable, dis- ANT. Partly, not at all.
advantageous, harmful. Ut'terance. Articulation, speech, ex-
Use’fulness. See UTILITY. pression, elocution.
U’sual. Customary, wonted, habitual, Ant. Silence, speechlessness.
ordinary, accustomed.

Va’cant. Empty, void, unoccupied, ANT. Ineffective, unsound, weak.

unfilled; thoughtless, unemployed. Validity. Efficiency, conclusiveness,
Ant. Full, occupied; busy. authority, cogency.
Vacilla’‘tion. Hesitation, wavering, Ant. Inefficiency, weakness, un-
fluctuation, inconstancy. soundness.
Ant. Decision, firmness. Val’orous. See VALIANT.
Vag’abond. Tramp, vagrant, rogue, Val’our. See COURAGE.
scamp. Val’uable. See CostLty and Estim-
Vaga'ry. Fancy, freak, whim, caprice. ABLE.
Va’grant (n.). See VAGABOND. Val’‘ue (.). Worth, importance;
Va’grant (adj.). Wandering, roaming, cost, price.
nomadic, unsettled. Ant. Worthlessness, unimpor-
Ant. Settled, homely. tance.
Vague’. Uncertain, indefinite, indis- Val’ue (vb.). Estimate, compute,
tin ct. appraise, esteem, treasure, prize.
ANT. Certain, definite, clear. Ant. Ignore, disregard.
Vain’. Empty, worthless, unsatisfy- Vani’sh. Disappear, pass away, dis-
ing, useless; conceited, inflated, solve, fade.
ostentatious. ANT. Appear.
Ant. Useful, effective; simple, Van‘ity. Emptiness, unreality, worth-
modest. lessness; conceit, egotism.
Valetudina’rian. Sickly, weakly, deli- ANT. Fullness, reality; modesty.
cate. Vanqu’ish. See SUBDUE.
Ant. Healthy, strong. Vap’id. See INsiprp.
Val’iant. Valorous, brave, heroic, Va‘pour. Steam, fume, exhalation,
gallant, redoubtable. mist.
ANT. Cowardly, unheroic. Va'‘riable. See CHANGEABLE.
Val‘id. Efficient, sound, conclusive, Va’riance. Disagreement, quarrelling,
binding, strong. dissension, strife.
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ANT. Agreement, peace. Ven’ture (vb.). See ATTEMPT and
Varia’tion. Change, mutation, altera- DARE
tion; diversity, discrepancy. Ven‘turesome. Daring, venturous,
ANT. Constancy, unchangeable- intrepid, enterprising, presumptu- |
ness; correctness. ous.
Vari’ety. Diversity, difference, multi- ANT. Timid, shrinking, unenter-
plicity, medley. prising.
ANT. Uniformity. Vera’cious. See TRUE.
Va'rious. Diverse, several, sundry, Verac’ity. See TRUTH.
manifold. Verbose’. Wordy, prolix, diffuse,
ANT. Uniform, single. long-winded.
Va‘ry. Alter, change, modify, diversi- ANT. Terse, laconic.
fy; disagree, differ. Verd’ant. Green, growing, flourish-
ANT. Continue, be fixed. ing; ignorant, raw.
Vast’. See CoLossAL and ILLIMITABLE. ANT. Withered, old, declining;
Vaticina’tion. See PROPHECY. smart, intelligent.
Vaunt’. Boast, brag, triumph. Ver’dict. Judgment, decision, finding;
ANT. Disclaimer. answer.
Ve’hemence. Force, violence, might; ANT. Trial.
passion, ardour. Verge’ (n.). See EDGE.
Ant. Weakness, coldness, apathy. Verge’ (vb.). Lean, incline, slope, bend.
Ve’hement. Violent, passionate, ar- Verify. Attest, authenticate, confirm,
dent, boisterous. corroborate, substantiate.
Ant. Weak, cold, quiet. ANT. Disprove, discredit.
Veil’. Screen, hide, conceal, cover, Verily. Truly, really, certainly,
mask, disguise, blind. positively.
Ant. Disclose, uncover. unveil, Ant. Doubtfully.
unmask. Ver‘itable. Actual, true, real, genuine,
Velocity. Swiftness, rapidity, celeri- certain.
ty, speed ANT. Untrue, spurious.
Ant. Slowness, tardiness. Ver’ity.. See TRUTH.
Ve’nal. Mercenary, sordid. Vernac’ular. Native, indigenous.
Ant. Incorruptible. ANT. Foreign, exotic.
Vend’. Sell, retail, hawk. Versatile. Clever, adaptable, expert;
ANT. Buy. changeable, unsteady.
Ven’erable. Reverend, grave, sedate, Ant. Awkward, one-sided.
sage. Versed’. Conversant, acquainted,
Ant. Trifling. light, foolish. proficient, skilled, practised.
Ven’erate. Revere, honour, rever- Ant. Ignorant, unskilled.
ence, adore. Vers‘ion. Rending, interpretation,
Ant. Dishonour. translation.
Venera’tion. Reverence, adoration, ANT. Text.
dread, awe. Vert’ex. See SUMMIT.
Ant. Irreverence, disrespect. Ver’y. True, real, actual; same.
Venge’ance. Revenge, retaliation, re- ANT. False, untrue, unreal.
tribution. Vest’. Dress, garment, robe, attire,
ANT. Forgiveness. . vestment.
Ve’nial. Pardonable, forgivable, ex- Ant. Nakedness.
cusable. Vest’ige. Footprint, footstep, trace,
Ant. Unpardonable, inexcusable. sign; remainder, remnant.
Ven’om. Poison, virus; malice, spite, Vest’ure. See VEST.
malignity. . Vex’. See ANNOY.
Ant. Antidote; flattery, praise. Vexa’tion. Annoyance, irritation,
Ven’omous. Poisonous; malicious, chagrin, sorrow, disappointment.
spiteful, malignant. ANT. Satisfaction, pleasure.
Ant. Harmless; benevolent. Vexa’tious. Annoying, harassing,
Ven’omousness. See VIRULENCE. irritating, disappointing, distress-
Vent’ure (7.). See ENTERPRISE. ing.
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Ant. Satisfying, pleasing. Vir‘ile. Manly, masculine, vigorous,

Vibrate. Swing, sway, oscillate, un- nervous.
dulate. E Ant. Feminine, unmanly, weak.
_AntT. Be steady. Vir’tue. Worth, value, goodness;
Vice’. Corruption, defect, fault, strength, potency, efficacy.
blemish; sin. Ant. Vice, demerit, defect.
ANT. Virtue, merit. Vir’tuous. Blameless, honest, just,
Vicin’ity. See NEIGHBOURHOOD. upright, meritorious.
Vicious. Faulty, defective; corrupt, Ant. Blameworthy, dishonest.
depraved, immoral, sinful. See Vir’ulence. Venomousness, poison-
also ABANDONED. Ousness, rancour. See also ACER-
Ant. Perfect, incorrupt, moral. BITY.
Vict’‘im. Sacrifice; dupe, martyr, ANT. Harmlessness.
prey. Vis‘ible. Perceptible, discernible. See
ANT. Priest; sharper. ; also APPARENT.
Vict’‘uals. Food, meat, provisions, Ant. Invisible, imperceptible.
bread, viands. Vis‘ion. Sight, seeing; apparition,
ANT. Starvation. delusion, ghost, phantom, spectre.
Vie’. Contend, contest, strive, com- Vis‘ionary. Imaginative; romantic;
pete. imaginary, fantastic, ideal, unreal.
ANT. Agree, share. Ant. Unimaginative, practical,
View’ (7.). Sight, survey, prospect, real, possible.
scene, vista; picture; design, pur- Vi'tal. Living; essential, necessary,
pose, intention; judgment, opin- obligatory, indispensable.
lon. ANT. Unessential, unimportant.
View’ (vb.). Behold, see, scan, survey, Vit‘iate. Impair, corrupt, spoil, taint,
contemplate; regard. contaminate.
Vig’ilant. Wakeful, watchful, wary, Vitu’perate. See ASPERSE.
circumspect, attentive. Vitupera’tion. See ABUSE.
ANT. Sleepy, careless, inatten- Viva’cious. Animated, brisk, lively,
tive. gay, merry.
Vig’orous. See HALE. Ant. Dull, depressed.
Vig’our. Power, strength, force, Viv’id. Lively; clear, bright, striking.
energy; health, robustness. ANT. Dull, unimpressive.
Ant. Weakness, sickness. Voca’tion. Calling, profession, busi-
Vile’. Worthless, despicable, wicked, ness, trade, occupation, mission.
sinful. See also ABJECT. Vocif’erate. Shout, bellow, roar,
ANT. Worthy, laudable, virtuous. bawl, rant.
Vil’ify. See ASPERSE. Vogue’. Way, fashion, usage.
Vill’ain. Scoundrel, rogue, scamp, Void’, Empty, vacant, hollow, un-
rascal, miscreant. filled; null, invalid, nugatory.
Ant. Honest fellow. ANT. Full; valid.
Vill’ainous. See BASE. Vol‘atile. Giddy, flighty. See also
Vind‘icate. Defend, justify, assert, up- VIVACIOUS.
hold. Vol’uble. Glib, fluent, loquacious,
ANT. Renounce, resign. garrulous.
Vindict’ive. Revengeful, unforgiving, ANT. Silent; dumb.
spiteful, implacable. Vol’‘ume. Book, work, tome. See
ANT. Forgiving, kindly. also BULK.
Violate. Ravish, debauch. See also Vol’untary. Spontaneous, free; will-
'TRANSGRESS. ing, intended.
Vi‘olence. Outrage, injury. See also Ant. Involuntary, unintended.
VEHEMENCE. Volunteer’. Offer, proffer, propose,
Vi‘olent’. See VEHEMENT. tender.
Vir’gin (adj.). Chaste, pure, undefiled, ANT. Refuse, withhold.
maidenly; new, fresh, untouched. Vora’cious. Greedy, ravenous, in-
Ant. Married; sullied, unmaid- satiable.
enly; old, stale, cultivated. Ant. Satiable.
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Vouch’. Affirm, aver, protest, war- Vulg’ar. General, common; ordin-
rant. ary; rude, coarse, illbred.
ANT. Deny. ANT. Particular; polite, refined,
Vouchsafe’. Grant, allow, concede, well-bred.
deign. Vul’nerable. Weak, assailable, ex-
ANT. Refuse. posed, tender.
Vow’. Devote, swear, promise. Ant. Invulnerable, strong, pro-
Ant. Repudiate. tected.

Ww
Wag’. Droll, jester, wit. Ant. Unwarlike, peaceful.
Ant. Dullard. Warmth’. Glow, ardour, fervour,
Wage’ (vb.). Bet, lay, stake, wager. intensity, vehemence; animation,
ANT. Take. cordiality.
Wa’ges. Hire, pay, stipend, earnings, ANT. Coolness, unfriendliness.
salary. Warn’. Caution, forewarn; admon-
Ant. Work, labour, employment. ish; notify, inform.
Waselte Playful, witty, droll, jocu- ANT. Attend, obey.
ar. Warn‘ing. Caution, notification,
ANT. Dull, stupid. admonition, notice.
Wail’. Lament, bemoan; weep, ANT. Attention, obedience.
moan. Warp. Bend, twist, distort, bias.
ANT. Rejoice. ANT. Straighten.
Wait’. See Last and REMAIN. War’rant (vb.). Guarantee, certify,
Waive’. See Forco and ABANDON. vouch, declare; authorize.
Wake’. Watch; awake; awaken, ANT. Forbid, disallow.
arouse, excite, provoke. War’rantable. Justifiable, lawful, pro-
ANT. Sleep; allay. per, defensible.
Wan’. Pale, pallid, bloodless, ashy. Ant. Unjustifiable, unlawful, im-
ANT. Rubicund healthy. proper.
Wand’er. See RAMBLE. Wa’ry. See CIRCUMSPECT.
Wand’ering. Rambling, roaming, Wasp’ish. Irascible, irritable, peevish,
strolling, discursive; unconcen- snappish.
trated. ANT. Patient, calm.
ANT. Steady; concentrated, at- Waste’ (vb.). Wear, diminish, squan-
tentive. der; destroy, ruin devastate;
Want’ (n.). Lack, deficiency, defect, decline; decay.
scarcity, need, requirement; desire, ANT. Increase; save, spare;
craving; poverty, indigence. grow, flourish.
Ant. Supply, abundance; wealth, Waste’ (adj.). Devastated, desolate,
opulence. bare.
Want’ (vb.). Lack, require, need; Ant. Flourishing, safe, cultivated.
crave, desire. Waste’. Loss, squandering; devasta-
Ant. Have; dislike. tion, havoc; refuse; desert, desola-
Want’on. Sportive, playful, thought- tion.
less. See also LASCIVIOUS. Ant. Gain; economy; inhabited
ANT. Serious. country.
Ward’. Defend, guard, watch, pro- Watch’. See WAKE.
tect; repel. Watch’ful. See VIGILANT and CrrcuM-
War’fare. War, contest, strife, strug- SPECT.
gle. t Wave’ (n.). Billow, breaker, surge;
Warriness. Caution, circumspection, undulation.
watchfulness, vigilance. Wave’. Undulate, waver; shake,
Ant. Incaution, carelessness. brandish.
War'like. Military, martial, soldierly, Ant. Hold still.
bellicose. Wa’ver. Flicker, fluctuate, vacillate.
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- ANT. Keep firm. Ant. Blunt; appease, allay.
Way’. Road, path, passage, progress, Whim’. See CAPRICE.
route, course; space, distance; Whim’sical. Freakish, eccentric, fan-
mode, manner, method, means, ciful, capricious.
plan. ANT. Serious, staid.
Way’ward. See OBDURATE. Whirl’. Spin, rotate, twirl, revolve,
Weak’. See FEEBLE. gyrate.
Weak’en. Enfeeble, debilitate, ener- Whole’ (adj.). Sound, entire, healthy;
vate, unnerve; invalidate; lower, unbroken, unimpaired; total, ag-
depress. gregate.
Ant. Strengthen; confirm; enliven. ANT. Part, incomplete, broken,
Weak’ening. Depressing, debilitating, injured.
lowering. Whole’ (n.). Sum, total, aggregate,
ANT. Enlivening, strengthening. gross.
Weak’ness. Feebleness, debility; de- ANT. Part, net.
fect, fault. Whole’some. Healthy, salutary, salu-
Ant. Strength, ability; merit. brious, good, sound, beneficial.
Weal’. See PROSPERITY. ANT. Unwholesome, unhealthy,
Wealth. See AFFLUENCE. harmful.
Wealth’y. See OPULENT. Whol’ly. Completely, entirely, utter-
Wear’. Bear, carry; endure, last. ly, altogether.
Wear’iness. See FATIGUE. ANT. Partly, not at all.
Wear’isome. Fatiguing, irksome, te- Wick’ed. Evil, bad, sinful, impious,
dious, annoying, boring, trouble- reprobate, depraved, nefarious.
some. ANT. Good, pious, virtuous.
wa: Refreshing, enjoyable, rest- Wick’edness. Evil, sinfulness, im-
ul. piety, depravity, corruption, vice.
Wear’y. Fatigued, tired, exhausted, ANT. Good, piety, virtue.
jaded. Wide’. Broad, extensive, large. See
ANT. Refreshed, rested. also AMPLE.
Weave’. Twine, interlace, plait, Ant. Narrow, contracted.
braid. Wild’ (n.). See WILDERNESS.
Wed’ding. See MARRIAGE. Wild’ (adj.). Untamed, savage;
Ween’. Judge, suppose, imagine, rough, rude, violent; dissipated;
fancy. fanciful.
ANT. Know, be sure. Ant. Tame, domesticated; civil-
Weep’. Cry, shed tears, sob, lament, ized, refined; gentle.
wail. Wild’erness. Desert, waste, wild.
Weight’. Burden, load, heaviness, Ant. Inhabited country.
pressure; influence, power; im- Wile’. Lure, snare, artifice, guile,
portance, gravity, moment, conse- cunning.
quence. Wil’ful. See OBDURATE.
Ant. Lightness; unimportance, Willing. Voluntary, spontaneous,
triviality. ready; minded, disposed.
Weight’y. Heavy, ponderous; grave, ANT. Unwilling, involuntary, un-
serious; important, momentous. ready, disinclined.
Ant. Light, trivial, unimportant. Win’. Get, obtain, achieve, earn;
Wel’come. Agreeable, acceptable, conquer; attract.
pleasing, pleasant, grateful. ANT. Lose, be defeated.
ANT. Unwelcome, disagreeable, Win’ning. See ATTRACTIVE.
unpleasant. Wis’dom. Knowledge, learning; sa-
Welfare. See PROSPERITY. gacity, prudence, sense, intelli-
Wet’. Humid, watery, damp, moist; gence. .
rainy. ANT. Folly, ignorance, impru-
Ant. Dry. dence.
Wheed’le. See CAJOLE. Wise’. Sensible, sage, judicious, pru-
Wick Sharpen; incite, excite, stimu- dent, sagacious; learned; advisable,
e. reasonable.
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ANT. Foolish, senseless, impru- Wor’ry. See ANNOY.
dent; unadvisable. Wor’ship (7.). Honour, eminence,
— Desire, crave, covet, long respect. See also ADORATION.
or. ANT. Disrespect.
ANT. Be content, be Ce Wor’ship (vb.). Honour, respect,
Wist’ful. Pensive, thoughtful, earn- revere, reverence; adore.
est, eager. ANT. Despise, contemn.
AnT. Cheerful, happy. Worth’. Desert, merit, excellence,
Wit’. Mind, intelligence, intellect, goodness, virtue; value, price,
understanding; pleasantry. cost.
ANT. Ignorance, stupidity. Ant. Demerit; badness.
Withdraw’. Remove, retire, retract Worthless’. Useless, valueless, paltry,
recall, revoke. frivolous; depraved, base, vile.
ANT. Advance, give. AnT. Useful, valuable, impor-
Withhold’. Retain, refuse, reserve, tant; worthy.
forbear. Worth’y. Deserving, meritorious,
ANT. Give, offer. laudable, commendable, valuable,
Withstand’. See Oppose. estimable, virtuous. See WorTH-
Wit’ness (n.). Evidence, testimony; LESS.
eye-witness, spectator; deponent. Wrang’le. Squabble, dispute, alterca-
ANT. Disproof. tion, contest, brawl.
Wit’ness (vb.). Testify, give evidence, Ant. Be friends, agree.
attest; observe, see. Wrath’. See ANGER.
ANT. Disprove; miss. Wrath’ful. Angry, irate, incensed,
Wiz’ard. Conjurer, magician, sorcer- furious, indignant.
er. ANT. Gentle, calm.
Woe’. See ADVERSITY. Wreck’ (x.). Perdition, ruin, destruc-
Woe’ful. Sad, sorrowful, calamitous, tion.
lamentable; paltry. ANT. Construction, restoration.
: ANT. Cheerful, cheering; excel- Wreck’ (vb.). Ruin, destroy; foun-
ent. der, strand.
Wond’er. Astonishment, surprise, ANT. Construct, restore; float.
amazement; marvel, prodigy. Wrench’. See WRING.
ANT. Calmness, imperturbability. Wrest’. See WRING.
Wond’erful. Astonishing, amazing, Wrest'le. Struggle, contest, strive.
marvellous, prodigious, miraculous. ANT. Give in. 3 ie
ANT. Ordinary, commonplace. Wretch’. Outcast, pauper; villain,
Wond’rous. See WONDERFUL. scoundrel, miscreant, knave.
Wont’ed. Customary, accustomed, ANT. Rich man; good man.
usual, habitual. Wretch’ed. Unfortunate, unhappy,
Ant. Unwonted, unusual, unac- sad, forlorn, depressed, miserable;
customed, novel. vile, worthless, contemptible.
Word’. Term, expression, vocable; Ant. Fortunate, happy, glad;
tidings, account; promise; com- worthy, excellent.
mand, order. Wretch’edness. Misery, sorrow, grief,
Word’y. See VERBOSE. affliction, destitution.
Work’ (n.). Labour, toil, drudgery; Ant. Joy, happiness, good for-
employment, business; produc- tune. é
tion, manufacture; book. Wring’. Twist, torture; strain,
ANT. ZIdleness, rest, ease. squeeze; force, extort.
Work’ (vb.). Toil, labour, drudge, Wrink’le. Fold, plait, crease, cor-
strive; perform, effect, accomplish. rugation.
ANT. Rest, idle, fail. Ant. Smooth surface.
Work’man. Worker, labourer, oper- Wri'ter. Scribe, penman, clerk,
ative, artificer, mechanic, craftsman. author, composer.
Ant. Idler, employer. Z Writhe’. Twist, distort, contort, wrest;
Work’manship. Handiwork, artistry. wriggle.
World’ly. See EARTHLY. ANT. Straighten.
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Wrong’ (.). Iniquity, injustice, un- Wrong’ful. Unjust, unrighteous, un-
fairness; sin, trespass; grievance. aedishonest.
Ant. Right, justice, goodness. Just, righteous, honest.
Wrong’ (adj.). njurious, immoral, Wroth’.a WRATHFUL.
iniquitous; erroneous, incorrect, aa Contorted, twisted, crooked,
mistaken; unfit, improper.
ANT. Right, fair, moral; correct; Ae Straight.
suitable.

Yearn’. Covet, crave, long for, hanker. Yoke’. Link, bondage, slavery, op-
Ant. Be content, be satisfied. pression, servitude.
Yell’. Shriek, scream, bawl. Ant. Freedom, liberty.
Yet’. Besides, notwithstanding, how- Yoke (vb.). Join, couple, associate;
ever, still, nevertheless; hitherto. harness.
Yield’. Give in, concede, relinquish, Ant. Unyoke, disunite.
resign, forgo; bear, produce, Youth’. Juvenility, adolescence, min-
furnish. ority; boy, lad, stripling.
ANT. Resist, fight, withhold, refuse. ANT. Age, senility, man.
Yield’ing. Submissive, compliant; Youth’ful. Juvenile, young, adoles-
pliant, supple. cent, puerile.
ANT. Unsubmissive, stubborn; ANT. Old, aged.
stiff, unyielding.

Zeal’. Passion, earnestness, eagerness, ANT. Cold, unimpassioned, weak.

fervour, energy, enthusiasm. Zen’‘ith. Top, apex, summit.
ANT. Apathy, weakness, indiffer- ANT. Nadir, base.
ence. Zest’. Flavour, gusto, enjoyment,
Zeal’ot. Enthusiast, bigot, fanatic. relish, pleasure.
ANT. Trifler, sceptic. Ant. Distaste, dislike.
Zeal‘ous. Enthusiastic, fervent, eager, Zone’. Belt, girdle, cincture; circuit;
energetic, strenuous. clime, region.

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