Synonyms Starting With A


 
 
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Synonyms Starting With A

Synonyms Antonyms

 

Synonyms:

A word or phrase that has the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Antonyms:

A word or phrase having opposite meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Synonyms Antonyms Staring With A

Questions related to synonyms and antonyms require a strong word power or vocabulary also it requires proper knowledge of the usage of appropriate words.In the table below we have given certain words and the lists of Synonyms and Antonyms separately. A students is required to study the words carefully. These words will add to the vocabulary that you have already mastered.

S. No Word Synonyms Antonyms
 1.  Awkward clumsy, ungainly, ponderous, rough clever, dexterous, apt, skilful
2.  Apparent evident, obvious, perceptible, distinct masked, obscure, indistinct, doubtful
3.  Allure entice, fascinate, tempt, seduce repulse, repel, deter, distaste
4.  Abortive vain, useless, fruitless, unproductive effectual, productive, successful, progressive
5.  Abominable odious, detestable, repugnant, aversion likeable, pleasant, affectionate, enjoyable
6.  Allay pacify, soothe, lighten, assuage aggravate, heighten, agitate, excite
7.  Axiom maxim, saying, dictum, truth absurdity, blunder, ridiculousness, irrelevant
8.  Assiduous constant, diligent, attentive, persevering indifference, careless, indolent, lethargic
9.  Abjure forsake, renounce, retract, revoke approve, sanction, patronise, adopt
10.  Abject despicable. servile, base, contemptible exalted, commendable, praiseworthy, imposing
11. Aversion dislike, hatred, indifferent, apathy affection, fondness, niceness, liking
12. Authebtic genuine, reliable, valid, guaranteed fictitious, counterfeit, unreal, false
13.  Audacity boldness, arrogance, insolence, haughtiness mildness, humility, cowardice, submission
14.  Astute clever, intelligent, wise, brilliant dull, unintelligent, shallow, solid
15. Abettor assistant, accomplice, colleague, associate opponent, adversary, antagonist, rival
16.  Abate moderate, mitigate, lessen, decrease aggravate, intensify, augment, supplement
17.  Arraign charge, blame, accuse, complain exculpate, pardon, condone, exonerate
18.  Apathy unconcern, indifference, insensitivity, aloofness concern, care, anxiety, eagerness
19. Alien foreigner, outsider, stranger, emigrant native, citizen, resident, occupant
20. Alacrity swiftness, briskness, promptness, speed laziness, sluggishness, indolence, lethargy
21.  Affront provoke, exasperate, indignity, irreverence conciliate, appease, mollify, assuage
22.  Adversity misfortune, calamity, misery, affliction prosperity, fortune, assistance, favour
23.  Antique ancient, old fashioned, primitive, of past modern, recent, novelty, vogue
24.  Antipathy hostility, aversion, disillusion, dislike admiration, approval, fascination, devotion
25.  Amplify enlarge, extend, dialation, elevate  curtail, lessen, diminution, contraction
26.  Amass gather, accumulate, store, collect disperse, dissipate, spend, scatter
27.  Alleviaty abate, relieve, mitigate, lessen intensify, augment, aggravate, enhance
28.  Admonish counsel, reprove, warn, chastise approve, applaud, praise, flattery
29.  Adjacent adjoining, beside, proximity, closeness distant, separate, remoteness, aloofness
30. Adherent follower, disciple, dependent, supporter rival, adversary, opponent, antagonist
31.  Accomplish attain, succeed, triumph, exploit forsake, deter, disappoint, collapse
32.  Absolve pardon, forgive, reprieve, relent compel, accuse, charge, bind
33.  Acrimony harshness, bitterness, inhumanity. enmity sweetness, courtesy, humanity, benevolence
34.  Accumulation store, amass, preservation, conservation scattering, dissipation, separation, division
35.  Accord agreement, harmony, consonance, unison disagreement, denial, controversy, discord
36. Abound flourish, swell, teem, plentiful deficient, destitute, want, scarce
37. Adamant stubborn, obdurate, inflexible, rigid flexible, soft, suppleness, tender
38.  Abash discourage, confound, embrass, discompose encourage, uphold, embolden, hearten
39.  Adjunct appendage, complement, addition., joining lessening, separation, subtraction, removal
40.  Adroit proficient, expert, skilful, adept inept, clumsy, unskilled, awkward

Illustration : - In the following sentences a word phrase is written in bold. For each bold part four words/phrases are listed below each sentence. Choose the word nearest in meaning to bold part.

 Honest offices find it difficult to attune themselves to corrupt bureaucracy.

A.  Tune                B. adapt                C. harmony             D. accusation

Answer: C

Illustration : - In the following sentences a word phrase is written in bold. For each bold part four words/phrases are listed below each sentence. Choose the word nearest to the opposite in meaning to bold part.

He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child.

A. Baffle              B. instigate           C. promote             D. support

Answer: A

Sample Questions
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Question : 1

Direction The given word is followed by the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Annexure

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Directions The sentence given below is followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym cf the word occurring in the sentence in bold and blue letters as per the context.

His allegiance to the party was suspect from the very beginning.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Direction The given word is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given.

Amnesty

Right Option : B
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