AP Lang Vocab 2 Antonyms and Synonyms

Antithesis Synonyms

Converse, Inverse, Reverse, Negation

Antithesis Antonyms

Duplicate, Same, Similarity, Copy

Ascend Synonyms

Climb, Rise, Soar, Lift, Arise

Ascend Antonyms

To Descend, To Go Down, Decline, Fall

Banal Synonyms

Inane, Insipid, Jejune, Vapid, Trite, Dull, Boring,

Banal Antonyms

Fresh, Unique, Extraordinary, New, Sharp

Benign Synonyms

Kind, Warm-Hearted, Friendly

Benign Antonyms

Malignant, Harmful, Unfriendly

Capricious Synonyms

Inconstant, Mercurial, Unstable, Volatile, Spontaneous

Capricious Antonyms

Stable, Consistent, Steadfaast, Predicatable

Dawdle Synonyms

Dallly, Loiter, Procrstinate, Linger, Delay, Drag

Dawdle Antonyms

To Rush, Hurry, hasten, Scurry

Austere Synonyms

Severe, harsh, rigorous, Indulgent, lenient, Flexible Tolerant

Austere Antonyms

Indulgent, LEniant, Flexible, Tolerant

Autonomous Synonyms

Sovereign, Self-Ruling

Autonomous Antonyms

Dependent, Subservient, Non-Self-Governing

Defamation Synonyms

Slander, Libel, Disparage

Defamation Antonyms

Adulation, Acclaim, Praise, Reverence

Esoteric Synonyms

Difficult, Complex, Niche

Esoteric Antonyms

Obvious, Simple, Familiar

Exacerbate Synonyms

Worsen, Intensity, Inflame

Exacerbate Antonyms

Ameliorate, Soothe, Mitigate, Relieve, Calm, Molify

Extol Synonyms

Laud, Revere, Acclaim

Extol Antonyms

To Defame, To Criticize, To Vilify

Fastidious Synonyms

Finicky, Punctilious, Meticulous, Perfectionist

Fastidious Antonyms

Not Meticulous, Easy-Going, Careless

Furtive Synonyms

Clandestine, Covert, Stealthy, Surreptitious, Underhanded

Furtive Antonyms

Bold, Open, Overt, Flagrant

Gregarious Synonyms

Companionable, Friendly, Convinial, Extroverted

Gregarious Antonyms

Shy, Reserved, Anti-Social, Introverted

Hypocrite Synonyms

Phony, Fraud

Hypocrite Antonyms

Sincere, Honest, Candid

Innate Synonyms

Intrinsic, Congenital, Inherent

Innate Antonyms

Learned, Acquired

Lethargic Synonyms

Stuporous, Torpid, Sluggish, Dull, Phlegmatic

Lethargic Antonyms

Energetic, Active, Animated, Early

Melancholy Synonyms

Sorrow, Gloom, Despondency, Wistfulness, Euphoria

Melancholy Antonyms

Happiness, Cheerfulness

Opaque Synonyms

Dark, Cloudy, Hazy, Obscure

Opaque Antonyms

Transparent, Translucent, Clear, See-through

Prolfiic Synonyms

Fecund, Fertile, Productive, Abundant

Prolfiic Antonyms

Barren, Unfruitful, Unproductive

Reprove Synonyms

Admonish, Castigate, Chastise, Chide, Rebuke, Reproach, Reprimand

Reprove Antonyms

To approve, To applaud, Laud, Praise, Extol

Symmetry Synonyms

Uniformity, Equilibrium, Balance, Regularity, Alignment

Symmetry Antonyms

Lack of Balance, Irregularity, Imbalanced

Tranquil Synonyms

Placid, Serene, Quiet, Restful, Peaceful

Tranquil Antonyms

Agitated, Disturbed, Excitable

Venerate Synonyms

Adore, Worship, honor, Exalt

Venerate Antonyms

Despise, Ridicule