Synonyms and Antonyms Examples
Sr. No.
Word
Meaning
For Example
Synonyms
Antonyms
1
Berserk (adjective):
out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Students went berserk when they knew that their fellow mate has brought a gun in class.
agitatedly, confusedly, crazily, desperately, feverishly
calmly, collectedly, composedly, coolly
2
Vantage (noun)
a place or position affording a good view of something.
Riyan could see across the river from his vantage point.
advantage, better, bulge
detriment, stranglehold, disparity, imbalance, inequality
3
Ostracize (verb):
exclude from a society or group.
Since he was studious and introvert, he was ostracized by his classmates.
castigate, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonish, chide, reprove
approve, endorse, eulogize, exalt
4
Rudimentary (adjective)
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development.
rudimentary shelters were built by prehistoric peoples.
basic, simple, uncomplicated, backward, underdeveloped, undeveloped, unsophisticated
advanced, developed, evolved, high, higher, late
5
Bulwark (noun)
to drive danger or attack away from; a defensive wall
they vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack.
model, original, originator
assail, assault, attack
6
Archetype (noun)
a prototype; an original which has been imitated.
A Library in my city is the archetype of an old-style themed Library.
model, original, originator
copy, imitation, replica, reproduction
7
Invidious (adjective)
(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.
It is invidious to judge someone by listening to a one-sided story only
covetous, envious, green-eyed, jaundiced, jealous, resentful
generous, kind, kind-hearted, altruistic, benevolent, charitable
8
Smug (adjective)
having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
Aarav was feeling smug when he learned he cleared IIT
arrogant, assumptive, bumptious, cavalier
egoless, humble, modest, uncomplacent
9
Palliate (verb)
allay or moderate (fears or suspicions).
My lawyer for this case would try to palliate, my act from the standpoint of the law
Vijay Malaya and Neerav Modi are accused of peculating Bank’s money.
aggravate, exacerbate
10
Niggardly (adjective)
ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean.
“Rishi accused the Government of being unbelievably niggardly”.
careful, chary, conserving, economical, economizing, frugal
altruistic, selfless, unselfish, extravagant
11
Malediction (noun)
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse.
“Workers left the factory, muttering maledictions against their Supervisor.”
anathema, ban, curse, execration, imprecation
citation, commendation, endorsement
12
Legion (adjective)
great in number.
“her fans are legion”
many, multi-fold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous
few, countable, limited
13
Gratuitous (adjective)
done without good reason; uncalled for.
“gratuitous violence”
dispensable, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unwarranted
all-important, crucial, important, vital, imperative, pressing, urgent
14
Horrendous (adjective)
extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible.
“Vartika suffered horrendous injuries”.
daunting, demoralizing, disconcerting, discouraging, dismaying
calming, comforting, consoling, inviting, pacifying
15
Callous (adjective)
cheerful friendliness; geniality.
Some people make callous comments even for the last rites and funerals as well.
boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking
charitable, compassionate, humane, kindly, merciful....