English Vocabulary List 3

1. abhor to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply (v.)

Synonyms: detest, despise, abominate

Antonyms: admire, cherish, respect, relish

2. capricious subject to whims or passing fancies (adj.)

Synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial 

Antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering 

3. commodious roomy, spacious (adj.)

Synonyms: comfortable, ample, capacious

Antonyms: cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient 

4. copious abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose (adj.)

Synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful

Antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty, concise 

5. deft skillful, nimble (adj.)

Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bugling, inept

6. destitute deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in (adj.)

Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless

Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete 

7. extant still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost (adj.)

Synonyms: surviving, in existence 

Antonyms: extinct, defunct, vanished

8. implicate to involve in; to connect with or be related with (v.)

Synonyms: incriminate, entangle 

Antonyms: absolve, exculpate

9. limpid clear, transparent; readily understood (adj.)

Synonyms: lucid, intelligible 

Antonyms: clouded, murky, opaque

10. ominous unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen (adj.)

Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous

11. pinnacle a high peak or point (n.)

Synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee

Antonyms: nadir, low point

12. renegade one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw (n.); traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox (adj.)

Synonyms: turncoat, defector, heretic 

Antonyms: loyalist, patriot

13. reprehensible deserving blame or punishment (adj.)

Synonyms: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious

Antonyms: commendable, blameless, meritorious 

14. solace comfort, relief (n.); to comfort, console (v.)

Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up

Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset 

15. squalid filthy, wretched, debased (adj,)

Synonyms: dingy, sordid, foul, vile, abject

Antonyms: neat, spruce, exalted, lofty

16. stately dignified, majestic (adj.)

Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing

Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

17. supple bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile (adj.)

Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant

Antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound

18. suppress to stop by force, put down (v.)

Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence

Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

19. vociferous loud and noisy; compelling attention (adj.)

Synonyms: clamorous, uproarious, blustering 

Antonyms: quiet, soft-spoken, muted, subdued

20 waive to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer (v.)

Synonyms: decline, relinquish, forgo

Antonyms: claim, accept