Impossible to defeat
·
Invincible (Adj.)
·
Indomitable (Adj.)
Not able to be
captured or conquered
·
Impregnable (Adj.)
·
Unconquerable (Adj.)
Large amount of
something
·
Profusion (Noun)
·
Abundance (Noun)
·
Plethora (Noun)
·
Plenitude (Noun)
·
Glut (Noun)
·
Myriad (Noun)
·
Surfeit (Noun)
·
Cornucopia (Noun)
·
Argosy (Noun)
·
Copious (Adj.)
·
Inordinate (Adj.)
·
Exorbitant (Adj.)
Explanation:
Inordinate (Adj.) and Exorbitant (Adj.) deviates slightly. Inordinate (or
Exorbitant) (Noun) means beyond normal. For example: - Exorbitant rates were
charged for phone call.
Unclear in meaning
·
Ambiguous (Adj.)
·
Equivocal (Adj.)
·
Ambivalent (Adj.)
·
Prevaricated (Adj.)
Super patriotism
·
Chauvinism (Noun)
·
Jingoism (Noun)
Explanation: Chauvinism (Noun) means super patriotism. It
has second meaning also. It means an attitude that member of your sex is always
better than other sex.
Very poor
·
Destitute (Adj.)
·
Impecunious (Adj.)
·
Penurious (Adj.)
·
Penniless (Adj.)
·
Impoverished (Adj.)
·
Indigent (Adj.)
·
Bankrupt (Noun)
·
Insolvent (Adj.)
Explanation: Bankrupt (Noun) and Insolvent (Adj.) deviates
slightly. Bankrupt (Noun) and Insolvent (Adj.) means not having money to pay
your debt.
Rich
·
Affluent (Adj.)
·
Plush (Adj.)
·
Prosperous (Adj.)
·
Opulent (Adj.)
Relevant
·
Apposite (Adj.)
·
Pertinent (Adj.)
·
Germane (Adj.)
·
Apropos (Adj. & Adverb & Prep.)
To increase in size,
number or amount
·
Accrue (Verb)
·
Aggrandize (Verb)
·
Augment (Verb)
·
Balloon (Verb & Noun)
·
Dilate (Verb)
·
Proliferate (Verb)
·
Wax (Noun & Verb)
Explanation: Wax (Noun) means solid substance used for
making candle. Wax (Verb) means to apply wax to something. Wax (Verb) means to
increase in size, number or strength.
To become less
strong, less active or less intense
·
Abate (Verb)
·
Ebb (Noun & Verb)
·
Subside (Verb)
·
Slacken (Verb)
·
Slack (Verb & Adj.)
·
Wane (Verb)
Explanation: Slack(Verb) means to be careless and it also
means to lessen. Slack (Adj.) means careless and it also means not stretched or
held in a tight position.
Present in small
amount
·
Exiguous (Adj.)
·
Meager (Adj.)
·
Puny (Adj.)
·
Scanty (Adj.)
·
Skimpy (Adj.)
·
Sparse (Adj.)
·
Modicum (Noun)
·
Iota (Noun)
To make something
shorter/smaller or to limit something
·
Syncopate (Verb)
·
Elide (Verb)
·
Truncate (Verb)
·
Abbreviate (Verb)
·
Abridge (Verb)
·
Contract (Verb & Noun)
·
Curtail (Verb)
·
Constrict (Verb)
Explanation: Contract (Noun) means a legal agreement between
people, companies etc.
Luck
Having good luck
·
Fortunate (Adj.)
Not having good luck
·
Unfortunate (Adj.)
·
Hapless (Adj.)
Happening by good luck
·
Fortuitous (Adj.)
·
Adventitious (Adj.)
·
Serendipity (Noun) & Serendipitous (Adj.)
Certainty
Statement said with certainty
·
Categorical (Adj.)
·
Indubitable (Adj.)
·
Irrefutable (Adj.)
·
Irrefragable (Adj.)
·
Incontrovertible (Adj.)
·
Emphatic (Adj.)
Feeling of certainty
·
Conviction (Noun)
·
Certitude (Noun)
Pain
Pain
·
Agony (Noun)
·
Excruciation (Noun)
·
Tribulation (Noun)
·
Anguish (Noun)
·
Torment (Noun & Verb)
·
Woe (Noun)
Explanation: Woe (Noun) deviates slightly. Woe (Noun) means
feeling of great pain or sadness.
To cause (someone or something) to feel intense pain
·
Torment (Verb & Noun)
·
Excruciate (Verb)
·
Harrow (Verb)
·
Agonize (Verb)
·
Rack (Verb & Noun)
·
Afflict (Verb)
·
Torture (Verb)
Explanation: Rack (Noun) means a framework for holding or
storing things. Rack (Noun) also means a frame on which a person was tortured
by being stretched. Rack (Verb) means to cause to suffer pain, anguish.
Immature
·
Callow (Adj.)
·
Puerile (Adj.)
Powerful/important/respected
·
Eminent (Adj.)
·
Formidable (Adj.)
·
Redoubtable (Adj.)
·
Illustrious (Adj.)
·
Salient (Adj.)
·
Luminary (Noun)
Not true or
real/False
·
Apocryphal (Adj.)
·
Erroneous (Adj.)
·
Fallacious (Adj.)
·
Specious (Adj.)
·
Spurious (Adj.)
·
Fictitious (Adj.)
·
Feigned (Adj.)
·
Canard (Noun)
Explanation: Feign (Verb) means to pretend. Feigned (Adj.)
means fictitious or not genuine. Canard (Noun) means false report or story.
Very unusual/Strange
·
Bizarre (Adj.)
·
Outlandish (Adj.)
To energize (someone
or something)/To make (someone or something) active again
·
Galvanize (Verb)
·
Invigorate (Verb)
·
Revitalize (Verb)
·
Vivify (Verb)
·
Rejuvenate (Verb)
·
Revive (Verb)
·
Resuscitate (Verb)
·
Resurrect (Verb)
Explanation: Resuscitate (Verb) and Resurrect (Verb)
deviates slightly. Resuscitate (Verb) means to revive someone from
unconsciousness. Resurrect (Verb) means to bring (a dead person) back to life.
Shy/Lacking
confidence
·
Coy (Adj.)
·
Diffident (Adj.)
·
Introvert (Noun)
·
Reserved (Adj.)
Practical/Possible
·
Conceivable (Adj.)
·
Credible (Adj.)
·
Feasible (Adj.)
·
Plausible (Adj.)
·
Pragmatic (Adj.)
Talkative or using
lot of words
Talkative
·
Garrulous (Adj.)
·
Voluble (Adj.)
Using lot of words or lengthy
·
Prolix (Adj.)
·
Verbose (Adj.)
·
Verbiage (Noun)
Beginner/Inexperienced
·
Rookie (Noun)
·
Novice (Noun)
·
Neophyte (Noun)
·
Naive (Noun)
·
Amateur (Noun)
·
Fledgling (Noun)
·
Greenhorn (Noun)
·
Tyro (Noun)
Disrespectfulness/Boldness
·
Audacity (Noun)
·
Temerity (Noun)
·
Insolence (Noun)
·
Impudence (Noun)
·
Impertinence (Noun)
·
Cheek (Noun & Verb)
·
Effrontery (Noun)
·
Gall (Noun & Verb)
Explanation: Audacious (Adj.) means highly confident or
bold. It is used in both positive and negative sense. Gall (Noun) means brazen
boldness. It also means annoyance or resentment. Gall (Verb) means to make
someone feel annoyed or angry.
Cheek (Noun) means insolent boldness. Cheek (Verb) means to
speak impudently to.
Innocent/Easily fooled
or cheated
·
Dupe (Noun & Verb)
·
Credulous (Adj.)
·
Gullible (Adj.)
·
Artless (Adj.)
·
Guileless (Adj.)
·
Ingenuous (Adj.)
Explanation: Dupe (Noun) means one that is easily deceived.
Dupe (Verb) means to deceive someone.
Kind/Helping others
·
Altruist (Noun)
·
Philanthropist (Noun)
·
Benefactor (Adj.)
·
Beneficent (Adj.)
·
Benevolent (Adj.)
·
Magnanimous (Adj.)
Overly noisy/Harsh
and offensive sound
·
Raucous (Adj.)
·
Strident (Adj.)
·
Blatant (Adj.)
·
Boisterous (Adj.)
·
Obstreperous (Adj.)
·
Vociferous (Adj.)
·
Clamorous (Adj.)
·
Whooping (Adj.)
·
Yowling (Adj.)
·
Discordant (Adj.)
·
Clamant (Adj.)
·
Cacophony (Noun)
·
Clangor (Noun)
Explanation: Yowl (Verb) means to make a loud, long cry.
Clang (Noun) means a loud metallic sound. Clang (Verb) means to make a loud
metallic sound. Clangor (Noun) means resounding metallic sound. Whoop (Noun)
means loud cry of joy or excitement. Whoop (Verb) means to make a whoop (Noun).
Whooping (Adj.) means overly noisy and harsh.
Having or showing
strong sexual desire
·
Lewd (Adj.)
·
Lascivious (Adj.)
·
Lustful (Adj.)
·
Salacious (Adj.)
·
Licentious (Adj.)
·
Lecherous (Adj.)
·
Lubricious (Adj.)
·
Wanton (Adj.)
Explanation: Wanton (Adj.) means showing no thought or care
for the rights, feeling or safety of others. It has second meaning also. It
means not restrained or not controlled. It has third meaning also. It gives
reference to woman having many sexual partners.
Related to sex in
rude and offensive way
·
Obscene (Adj.)
·
Ribald (Adj. & Noun)
Explanation: Obscene (Adj.) means related to sex in an
indecent or offensive way. It has second meaning also. It means too offensive
or too large an amount as to be very shocking or unfair. Ribald (Adj.) means
referring to sex in a rude way. Ribald (Noun) means a ribald person.
Greedy
·
Avaricious (Adj.)
·
Acquisitive (Adj.)
·
Covetous (Adj.)
·
Grasping (Adj.)
·
Mercenary (Adj. & Noun)
·
Rapacious (Adj.)
·
Ravenous (Adj.)
·
Voracious (Adj.)
·
Gluttonous (Adj.)
·
Insatiable (Adj.)
·
Unquenchable (Adj.)
·
Avid (Adj.)
Explanation: Mercenary (Noun) means professional soldier
hired by foreign army. Mercenary (Adj.) means caring only about making money. Avid
(Adj.) means wanting something very much and showing willingness and enthusiasm
to work hard. Satiate (Verb) means to satisfy (a need, desire etc.) fully.
Quench (Verb) means to satisfy thirst or to extinguish fire. It also means to
satisfy desire of someone. Insatiable (Adj.) and Quenchless (Adj.) means always
wanting more.
Greedy
·
Ravenous (Adj.)
·
Voracious (Adj.)
·
Gluttonous (Adj.)
Explanation: Ravenous
(Adj.), Voracious (Adj.) and Gluttonous (Adj.) means greedy or hungry. Therefore,
these words have been covered in series for eating a lot.
Large/Important/Powerful
·
Colossal (Adj.)
·
Gargantuan (Adj.)
·
Gigantic (Adj.)
·
Humongous (Adj.)
·
Mammoth (Noun & Adj.)
·
Monolithic (Adj.)
·
Monumental (Adj.)
·
Titanic (Adj.)
·
Towering (Adj.)
·
Voluminous (Adj.)
·
Hefty (Adj.)
·
Walloping (Adj.)
·
Behemoth (Noun)
·
Leviathan (Noun)
·
Whopper (Noun)
·
Whopping (Adj.)
Explanation: Mammoth
(Noun) means a large elephant that lived in ancient times. Mammoth (Adj.) means
something very large. Monolithic (Adj.) means huge or massive. It has second
meaning also. It also means constituting or consisting of single piece. Whopper
(Noun) means something that is very large and impressive. It has second meaning
also. It means blatant lie. Whopping (Adj.) means very large and impressive.
There is a pair of confusing words also. Whoop (Verb) means to shout loudly.
Whooping (Adj.) means overly noisy and harsh.
Act of pretending or
behaving that gives other people a false idea/ To pretend or behave that gives
other people a false idea
·
Masquerade (Noun & Verb)
·
Veneer (Noun & Verb)
·
Gloss (Noun & Verb)
·
Façade (Noun)
·
Dissemble (Verb)
·
Feign (Verb)
Explanation: Masquerade (Noun), Façade (Noun), Gloss (Noun)
and Veneer (Noun) means act of pretending or behaving that gives other people a
false idea. Façade (Noun) means front of building. Veneer (Noun) means thin
covering of fine wood. Gloss (Noun) means shine on a smooth surface. Façade
(Noun), Gloss (Noun) and Veneer (Noun) have second meaning also. Façade (Noun)
and Veneer (Noun) also means act of pretending or behaving that gives other
people a false idea. Gloss (Noun) has third meaning also. Gloss (Noun) also
means act of explaining.
Masquerade (Verb), Veneer (Verb), Gloss (Verb), Feign (Verb)
and Dissemble (Verb) means to pretend or behave that gives other people a false
idea.
Cloth for hiding or
covering/To cover or hide
·
Cloak (Noun, Verb)
·
Mantle (Noun, Verb)
·
Shroud (Noun, Verb)
Explanation: Cloak
(Noun), Mantle (Noun) and shroud (Noun) means clothes used for hiding or
covering. Cloak (Verb), Mantle (Verb) and Shroud (Verb) means to cover or hide.
Act for hiding/To
hide
·
Camouflage (Verb & Noun)
·
Conceal (Verb)
·
Shroud (Verb)
Explanation:
Camouflage (Noun) means green and brown clothing that soldiers and
hunters wear to make them harder to see or natural appearance of animals that
make them harder to see. Camouflage (Verb), Conceal (Verb) and shroud (Verb)
means to hide.
To break a law/Or act
of breaking a law
·
Transgress (Verb)
·
Contravene (Verb)
·
Flout (Verb)
·
Violate (Verb)
·
Infringe (Verb)
·
Breach (Noun & Verb)
·
Infraction (Noun)
Explanation: Breach
(Verb) means to fail to obey a law. It also means to make a hole or opening in
(something). Breach (Noun) means act of violation a law. It also means hole or
opening. Infraction (Noun) means act of breaking a law. Infringe (Verb) means
act of breaking a law. It has second meaning also. It also means to limit or
restrict (something, such as another person’ s rights)
To break a law/Or act
of breaking a law
·
Transgress (Verb)
·
Contravene (Verb)
·
Flout (Verb)
·
Violate (Verb)
·
Infringe (Verb)
·
Breach (Noun & Verb)
·
Infraction (Noun)
Explanation: Breach
(Verb) means to fail to obey a law. It also means to make a hole or opening in
(something).
To guess/Infer/Or to
form an opinion
·
Surmise (Verb & Noun)
·
Conjecture (Verb & Noun)
·
Deduce (Verb)
·
Extrapolate (Verb)
·
Reckon (Verb)
Explanation: Surmise
(Or conjecture) (Noun) means thought, idea or opinion. Surmise (Or conjecture)
(Verb), Deduce (Verb), Extrapolate (Verb) and Reckon (Verb) means to guess,
infer or to form an opinion.
Small
·
Slight (Adj., Verb & Noun)
·
Minuscule (Adj.)
·
Infinitesimal (Adj.)
·
Diminutive (Adj., Noun)
Explanation: Slight
(Adj.), Minuscule (Adj.), Infinitesimal (Adj.) and Diminutive (Adj.) means very
small. Slight (Verb) means to insult someone. Slight (Noun) means act of
insulting someone. Diminutive (Noun) means shortened informal form of a name.
To force someone to
do something
·
Coerce (Verb)
·
Compel (Verb)
·
Goad (Verb & Noun)
·
Dragoon (Verb & Noun)
·
Extort (Verb)
Explanation: Coerce
(Verb), Compel (Verb), Goad (Verb) and Dragoon (Verb) means to force someone to
do something. Goad (Noun) means someone or something that urges or forces
someone to do something. Dragoon (Noun) means member of certain British
regiment.
Extort (Verb) deviates slightly. Extort (verb) means to get
something by using force.
To force someone to
leave a country
·
Banish (Verb)
·
Exile (Verb & Noun)
·
Deport (Verb)
·
Expatriate (Verb)
·
Extradite (Verb)
Explanation: Deport
(Verb) deviates slightly. Deport (Verb) means to expel a foreigner from a
country. Extradite (Verb) means to legally send a person (Who has been accused
of a crime) to another state or country.
Exile (Noun) means a situation in which you are forced to
leave your country or home. It also means a person who has been forced to live
in a foreign country.
To force someone to
leave/To push something out
·
Expel (Verb)
·
Eject (Verb)
·
Evict (Verb)
·
Extrude (Verb)
Explanation: Evict
(Verb) means to force someone (especially a tenant) to leave a place or
property.
To exclude someone
from a society or group
·
Ostracize (Verb)
·
Shun (Verb)
·
Snub (Verb)
Head without real
power
·
Figurehead (Noun)
·
Nominal (Adj.)
·
Titular (Adj.)
Explanation: Nominal
means existing as something in name only. For example: <Her title of Vice
president had been nominal only>. It has second meaning also. Nominal means
very small in amount.
To walk unsteadily
To walk unsteadily or to start experiencing failure
·
Falter (Verb)
·
Founder (Verb & Noun)
Explanation: Founder
(Noun) means one who founds something. Founder (Verb) means to start
experiencing failure or (of a boat or ship) to sink.
To walk unsteadily or to be hesitant or unsure about doing
something
·
Totter (Verb)
·
Stagger (Verb & Noun)
·
Wobble (Verb & Noun)
·
Stumble (Verb & Noun)
Explanation: Totter
(Verb), Stagger (Verb), Wobble (Verb) and Stumble (Verb) means to walk
unsteadily or to be hesitant or unsure about doing something. Totter (Noun),
Stagger (Noun), Wobble (Noun) and Stumble (Noun) means act of walking
unsteadily or act of hesitating. Stagger (Verb) has second meaning also.
Stagger (Verb) also means to confuse someone.
To shake because of
Fear or Nervousness
·
Shiver (Verb & Noun)
·
Tremble (Verb & Noun)
·
Quiver (Verb & Noun)
·
Shudder (Verb & Noun)
·
Judder (Verb & Noun)
Explanation: Shiver
(Verb), Tremble (Verb), Quiver (Verb), Shudder (Verb) and Judder (Verb) means
to shake because of fear or nervousness. Shiver (Noun), Tremble (Noun), Quiver
(Noun), Shudder (Noun) and Judder (Noun) means act of shaking.
Changing mood or
showing changing behavior
·
Capricious (Adj.)
·
Whimsical (Adj.)
·
Freakish (Adj.)
·
Fickle (Adj.)
·
Mercurial (Adj. & Noun)
·
Impulsive (Adj.)
·
Irresolute (Adj.)
·
Vacillating (Adj.)
Explanation:
Mercurial (Noun) means something related to mercury.
Not planned or
happening in an irregular way
·
Erratic (Adj.)
·
Arbitrary (Adj.)
·
Inconsistent (Adj.)
·
Desultory (Adj.)
·
Haphazard (Adj.)
To support or
Strengthen
·
Bolster (Verb & Noun)
·
Buttress (Verb & noun)
·
Fortify (Verb)
·
Undergird (Verb)
·
Underpin (Verb)
·
Reinforce (Verb)
·
Corroborate (Verb)
Explanation:
Corroborate (Verb) deviates slightly. It means to support or help prove
(a statement, theory etc.)
Freedom to choose how
to act/Power to take correct decision
·
Autonomy (Noun)
·
Sovereignty (Noun)
·
Volition (Noun)
·
Latitude (Noun)
Explanation: Sovereign
(Noun) means independent. Sovereign (Noun) has second meaning also. It means
king or queen who is supreme ruler. It has third meaning also. It also means
British gold coin that was used in past. Latitude (Noun) means distance of a
place in direction of North or south of equator. Latitude (Noun) also means
independence.
Hesitant and
unwilling while doing something
·
Balking (Adj.)
·
Grudging (Adj.)
·
Reluctant (Adj.)
·
Loath (Adj.)
Explanation: Balk (or
Baulk) means to hesitate to accept. Grudge (Verb) means to do something in a
reluctant way. It has second meaning also. It also means to dislike or feel
angry toward someone or something.
To punish someone or
to put someone in prison
·
Immure (Verb)
·
Imprison (Verb)
·
Incarcerate (Verb)
Always happening or
existing/Always doing something specified
·
Inveterate (Adj.)
·
Chronic (Adj.)
·
Habitual (Adj.)
Go off track
·
Astray (Adj. & Adverb)
·
Awry (Adj. & Adverb)
·
Askew (Adj. & Adverb)
·
Amiss (Adj. & Adverb)
·
Desultory (Adj.)
To deviate or to
change direction/Act of deviating or act of changing direction
·
Detour (Noun)
·
Veer (Verb)
·
Swerve (Verb & Noun)
·
Digress (Verb)
Explanation: Detour
(Verb), Veer (Verb), Swerve (Verb), Digress (Verb) means to deviate or to
change direction. Detour (Noun), Swerve (Noun) means act of deviating or act of
changing direction.
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