sat 27/28 synonyms and antonyms

caustic (SYNONYMS)

mordant, scathing, acerbic, biting

caustic (ANTONYMS)

mild, soothing, calm, gentle

contaminant (SYNONYMS)

pollutant, impurity

contaminant (ANTONYMS)

purifier, cleanser

deference (SYNONYMS)

homage, reverence, respect, compliance

deference (ANTONYMS)

disobedience, recalcitrance, defiance

engrossed (SYNONYMS)

immersed, absorbed, focused, enthralled

engrossed (ANTONYMS)

distracted, inattentive, oblivious, unfocused

fickle (SYNONYMS)

inconstant, mercurial, unstable, capricious

fickle (ANTONYMS)

steadfast, constant, even-tempered, reliable

gilded (SYNONYMS)

prosperous, luxurious, ornate, tawdry

gilded (ANTONYMS)

plain, dull, unadorned, austere

grandiose (SYNONYMS)

grand, magnificent, majestic, imposing

grandiose (ANTONYMS)

modest, humble, simple, understated

graphic (SYNONYMS)

vivid, descriptive, explicit

graphic (ANTONYMS)

vague, unclear, understated

gravity (SYNONYMS)

earnestness, sobriety, solemnity, seriousness

gravity (ANTONYMS)

frivolity, levity, silliness, humor

heterogeneity (SYNONYMS)

disparateness, dissimilarity, diversity

heterogeneity (ANTONYMS)

homogeneity, uniformity, sameness

inception (SYNONYMS)

origin, source, beginning, start

inception (ANTONYMS)

conclusion, end, termination, finale

indigence (SYNONYMS)

destitution, penury, poverty, want

indigence (ANTONYMS)

wealth, affluence, prosperity, abundance

jocular (SYNONYMS)

facetious, jocose, playful, humorous

jocular (ANTONYMS)

serious, solemn, grave, doleful

nebulous (SYNONYMS)

hazy, indistinct, turbid, clouded

nebulous (ANTONYMS)

clear, distinct, explicit, definite

prevalent (SYNONYMS)

prevailing, dominant, widespread, common

prevalent (ANTONYMS)

rare, uncommon, scarce, infrequent

proclivity (SYNONYMS)

leaning, penchant, propensity, inclination

proclivity (ANTONYMS)

aversion, antipathy, repugnance, disinclination

prudent (SYNONYMS)

judicious, sage, sane, circumspect

prudent (ANTONYMS)

rash, reckless, imprudent, careless

recalcitrant (SYNONYMS)

headstrong, intractable, refractory, willful

recalcitrant (ANTONYMS)

compliant, obedient, docile, cooperative

sectarian (SYNONYMS)

narrow-minded, factional, dogmatic

sectarian (ANTONYMS)

open-minded, tolerant, inclusive, broad-minded

virtuous (SYNONYMS)

ethical, noble, righteous, moral

virtuous (ANTONYMS)

immoral, corrupt, wicked, sinful

ambulatory (SYNONYMS)

moving, motile, mobile

ambulatory (ANTONYMS)

immobile, bedridden, stationary

archipelago (SYNONYMS)

island chain, island group

archipelago (ANTONYMS)

mainland, continent

buffoon (SYNONYMS)

droll, fool, joker, clown, harlequin

buffoon (ANTONYMS)

dignitary, gentleman, sophisticate

delineation (SYNONYMS)

rendition, representation, sketch, portrayal

delineation (ANTONYMS)

distortion, misrepresentation, vagueness

demagogue (SYNONYMS)

agitator, incendiary, instigator, rabble-rouser

demagogue (ANTONYMS)

statesman, peacemaker, diplomat

fledgling (SYNONYMS)

apprentice, novice, neophyte, beginner

fledgling (ANTONYMS)

expert, veteran, master, professional

inculcate (SYNONYMS)

instill, impart, drill, impress, plant

inculcate (ANTONYMS)

neglect, ignore, eradicate, suppress

malcontent (SYNONYMS)

complaining, disgruntled, discontented, dissatisfied

malcontent (ANTONYMS)

content, satisfied, cheerful, pleased

neophyte (SYNONYMS)

amateur, novice, rookie, greenhorn, beginner

neophyte (ANTONYMS)

expert, veteran, master, virtuoso

parable (SYNONYMS)

allegory, fable, moral tale, lesson

parable (ANTONYMS)

history, fact, literal account

prostration (SYNONYMS)

collapse, exhaustion, fatigue, lassitude

prostration (ANTONYMS)

vigor, energy, vitality, strength

recapitulation (SYNONYMS)

summary, peroration, synopsis, recap

recapitulation (ANTONYMS)

expansion, elaboration, introduction

resilient (SYNONYMS)

supple, flexible, adaptable, tough

resilient (ANTONYMS)

fragile, weak, rigid, vulnerable

resolute (SYNONYMS)

staunch, steadfast, determined, firm

resolute (ANTONYMS)

irresolute, wavering, indecisive, weak-willed

savant (SYNONYMS)

scholar, intellectual, philosopher, sage, pundit

savant (ANTONYMS)

ignoramus, dunce, fool, novice

stalwart (SYNONYMS)

resolute, strong, steadfast, loyal

stalwart (ANTONYMS)

cowardly, weak, disloyal, craven

steadfastness (SYNONYMS)

resolution, staunchness, determination, constancy

steadfastness (ANTONYMS)

inconstancy, wavering, fickleness, instability

syllabus (SYNONYMS)

curriculum, outline, program, schedule, synopsis

syllabus (ANTONYMS)

none standard

tactile (SYNONYMS)

tangible, touchable, palpable

tactile (ANTONYMS)

intangible, abstract, imperceptible

troupe (SYNONYMS)

cast, ensemble, crew, company, team

troupe (ANTONYMS)

individual, solo performer