Common Opposites – Antonyms Vocabulary Word List
Common Opposites – Antonyms Vocabulary Word List
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Common Opposites – Antonyms Vocabulary Word List
| WORD | ANTONYMS |
|---|
| abandon | keep |
| abbreviate | lengthen, increase |
| ability | incompetence, inability |
| able | incapable |
| above | below |
| abundant | scanty, insufficient |
| accurate | wrong |
| achieve | fail |
| active | lethargic, idle, sluggish |
| adamant | maneuverable, yielding |
| add | subtract |
| adequate | insufficient, sparse |
| adjourn | recommence, continue |
| adult | child |
| advocate | oppose |
| after | before |
| afraid | courageous, brave |
| aggressive | passive, peaceful |
| aid | hinder |
| always | never |
| amateur | professional |
| ambitious | lazy, indifferent |
| antagonize | soothe, tranquilize |
| apparent | hidden, obscure |
| approve | disapprove, censure |
| arrive | depart, leave |
| arrogant | humble, modest |
| artificial | real, authentic |
| ask | answer |
| atrocious | kind, wonderful |
| authentic | false, artificial |
| average | unusual, exceptional |
| awful | pleasant |
| awkward | graceful |
| ban | allow, permit |
| barren | fertile, productive |
| bashful | outgoing, assured |
| beautiful | ugly |
| before | after, behind |
| beginning | finish, end |
| believe | doubt, distrust |
| below | above |
| beneficial | harmful, adverse |
| best | worst |
| birth | death, end |
| blend | separate |
| bottom | top |
| brave | cowardly, timid |
| break | repair, heal |
| brief | long |
| broad | narrow |
| busy | idle, inactive |
| buy | sell |
| calm | excited, turbulent |
| capture | free, release |
| care | neglect |
| careful | careless, reckless |
| cease | continue, recommence |
| certain | uncertain, unsure |
| charming | obnoxious, gross, vulgar |
| chilly | warm |
| chubby | thin, skinny |
| clarify | confuse |
| close | open |
| close | far |
| coarse | fine, smooth |
| colossal | tiny, insignificant, trivial |
| combine | separate |
| comical | tragic, sorrowful |
| complex | simple |
| competent | incompetent, inept |
| comprehend | confuse, misinterpret |
| complete | incomplete |
| complex | simple |
| compress | expand |
| concrete | abstract, flimsy |
| concur | disagree |
| condemn | approve |
| condense | expand, enlarge |
| confess | deny |
| confine | free, release |
| conflict | agree |
| conflict | peace, harmony |
| conform | dissent, dispute |
| confuse | clarify |
| congested | empty, unfilled |
| connect | separate, disconnect |
| conscientious | neglectful, careless |
| conscious | unaware, unconscious |
| consecutive | interrupted |
| conservative | radical, extreme |
| considerate | thoughtless, selfish |
| constantly | scarcely, seldom |
| contaminate | purify |
| contented | dissatisfied, unhappy |
| continue | discontinue, stop |
| convalesce | relapse |
| convenient | inconvenient |
| conventional | unusual |
| correct | wrong, incorrect |
| courage | cowardice |
| courteous | rude |
| cover | expose |
| cozy | uncomfortable |
| cranky | good-humored |
| crazy | sane |
| cruel | kind, humane |
| cry | laugh |
| dally | rush |
| damage | remedy, repair |
| dangerous | safe |
| daring | cautious |
| dark | light |
| dawn | evening |
| dead | alive, active |
| decay | bloom, flourish |
| deduct | add |
| defend | attack, assault |
| defy | obey, comply |
| delicate | sturdy |
| demolish | restore |
| denounce | commend |
| dense | sparse, empty |
| depart | arrive |
| deposit | withdraw |
| desolate | dense, verdant |
| despise | love |
| destitute | wealthy |
| destroy | restore |
| detach | attach |
| deter | encourage |
| determined | doubtful |
| die | live |
| different | same, alike |
| difficult | easy |
| dilute | strengthen |
| diminish | increase, amplify |
| dirty | clean |
| disagree | agree |
| dispute | agree |
| diverse | same, similar |
| divide | unite |
| docile | wild, stubborn |
| dormant | awake, active |
| doubt | believe |
| drab | bright |
| drastic | mild, moderate |
| dreadful | splendid, super |
| dry | wet |
| dubious | certain |
| dull | sharp, bright |
| dumb | smart |
| early | late |
| easy | hard |
| eccentric | normal |
| ecstasy | sadness, depression |
| empty | fill |
| encourage | discourage |
| enemy | ally, friend |
| enjoy | dislike, hate |
| enlarge | reduce, shrink |
| enormous | tiny, microscopic |
| enough | insufficient |
| entirely | partly |
| eternal | temporary, passing |
| evident | doubtful, vague |
| evil | good |
| exceptional | ordinary, commonplace |
| excite | compose, calm |
| exhilarated | depressed, dejected, sad |
| explicit | indefinite, unclear |
| exquisite | revolting, repulsive |
| exterior | interior |
| extravagant | meager |
| fabulous | unexciting |
| face | avoid |
| fair | unjust, unfair |
| fake | real, genuine |
| false | true |
| fancy | simple, plain |
| fantastic | ordinary, usual |
| fast | slow |
| fat | thin |
| feasible | impossible |
| feeble | strong |
| ferocious | tame, gentle |
| fertile | unproductive, barren |
| few | many |
| fiction | truth |
| fill | empty |
| fix | break |
| flaw | perfection |
| flimsy | sturdy, strong |
| flippant | polite, respectful |
| fluid | solid |
| foe | friend |
| follow | lead, precede |
| forbid | encourage |
| former | latter |
| fraction | whole |
| frank | evasive |
| frenzy | serenity, calmness |
| fresh | old, stale |
| friend | enemy |
| frigid | warm, hot |
| frivolous | important, serious |
| front | back |
| full | empty |
| furious | calm, placid |
| future | past |
| gain | lose |
| gallant | ungentlemanly |
| gather | scatter, disperse |
| gaudy | tasteful, refined |
| gaunt | overweight, plump |
| generous | selfish, stingy |
| gentle | rough, harsh |
| genuine | fake, phony |
| gigantic | tiny, minute |
| give | take, receive |
| glad | sad, unhappy |
| gloomy | cheery, bright |
| glorious | terrible, awful |
| good | bad, awful |
| gorgeous | hideous, unattractive |
| gratitude | ungratefulness |
| great | insignificant, unimportant |
| handy | inconvenient, inept |
| hard | soft, easy |
| hate | love |
| help | hinder, thwart |
| high | low |
| hold | release, discharge |
| honest | untruthful, insincere |
| hospitable | rude, unfriendly |
| hostile | friendly, cordial |
| huge | small, tiny |
| humble | vain, showy |
| humiliate | honor, dignify |
| identical | different, varied |
| idle | busy, ambitious |
| ignorant | knowledgeable |
| immaculate | dirty, filthy |
| immature | mature, adult |
| immune | susceptible |
| impartial | prejudiced |
| impatient | patient |
| imperative | unnecessary, optional |
| imperfect | perfect, flawless |
| impetuous | restrained, careful |
| important | unimportant, meaningless |
| independent | dependent, unsure |
| inferior | superior |
| infuriate | soothe, clam |
| ingenious | unoriginal, dull |
| innocent | guilty |
| insane | sane |
| insufficient | adequate, enough |
| intelligent | ignorant, dense |
| interesting | dull, boring |
| intermittent | regular, continual |
| internal | external, outer |
| intolerant | understanding, accepting |
| intriguing | uninteresting, dull |
| irrelevant | relevant, pertinent, applicable |
| irritate | soothe, calm |
| join | separate, disconnect, detach |
| jolly | sad, grim, glum |
| jubilant | dejected, depressed |
| keep | discard, lose |
| kind | mean, cruel, inconsiderate |
| lament | rejoice, celebrate |
| large | small, little |
| last | first, beginning |
| least | most, maximum |
| legible | illegible, unreadable |
| lenient | harsh, strict |
| listless | active, energetic |
| logical | illogical, unreasonable |
| long | short |
| loose | tight |
| lure | repel |
| luxurious | meager, scanty |
| magnify | reduce, minimize |
| mandatory | optional |
| maximum | minimum, least |
| meager | abundant, generous |
| mean | pleasant, nice |
| mediocre | outstanding |
| mend | break |
| migrant | stationary, immovable |
| militant | peaceful |
| minor | major |
| mirth | gloom, sadness |
| mischievous | well-behaved, angelic |
| misfortune | good luck, fortune |
| mobile | immobile, stationary |
| moderate | extreme, harsh |
| momentous | unimportant, insignificant |
| monotonous | interesting |
| moral | immoral, unethical |
| morbid | pleasant |
| morose | cheerful, optimistic |
| mourn | rejoice |
| mysterious | obvious, known |
| naughty | good, appropriate |
| neat | sloppy, disorderly |
| negligent | conscientious, careful |
| nervous | composed, calm |
| neutral | prejudiced, partial |
| new | old, antique |
| nice | unpleasant, naughty |
| nonchalant | concerned, apprehensive |
| normal | abnormal, unusual |
| numerous | few, scanty |
| obey | disobey, resist |
| oblivious | mindful, aware |
| obnoxious | pleasant, pleasing |
| observe | ignore, disregard |
| obsolete | stylish, vogue, current |
| obstinate | maneuverable, flexible |
| odd | usual, ordinary |
| offend ominous | please, delight |
| opaque | transparent, clear |
| open | close |
| opponent | ally, friend |
| optimistic | pessimistic |
| optional | required |
| ordinary | unusual, remarkable |
| outrageous | warranted, acceptable |
| outstanding | insignificant, inconsequential |
| painstaking | careless, negligent |
| passive | forceful |
| past | future |
| patience | impatience |
| peculiar | normal, conventional |
| perfect | imperfect, faulty |
| permanent | temporary, changing |
| perpetual | short-lived, fleeting |
| persuade | dissuade, deter |
| plausible | unbelievable |
| plentiful | scarce, insufficient |
| pliable | rigid, closed-minded |
| polite | rude, discourteous |
| poor | rich, wealthy |
| portion | whole, total |
| possible | impossible, unachievable |
| precarious | sure, safe |
| precious | cheap, worthless |
| prejudiced | impartial |
| premature | late, delayed |
| premeditated | spontaneous, accidental |
| preserve | destroy, neglect |
| pretty | homely, unattractive |
| prevalent | uncommon, unusual |
| prevent | permit, allow |
| probable | improbable, doubtful |
| proficient | inefficient, inept |
| profit | loss |
| prohibit | allow, permit |
| prominent | unknown, not renowned |
| prompt | late, slow |
| prosperous | unsuccessful, fruitless |
| proud | modest, ashamed |
| push | pull |
| qualified | unfit, unsuited |
| question | answer |
| quiet | noisy, rowdy |
| quit | continue, remain |
| racket | peace, quiet |
| radiant | dim, not illuminated |
| raise | lower |
| ratify | veto, refuse |
| rational | irrational, crazy |
| ravage | restore, revitalize |
| raze | build, construct |
| recreation | work, labor |
| reduce | increase, enlarge, amplify |
| refute | agree, concur |
| regular | irregular, abnormal |
| regulate | decontrol |
| relentless | lenient, sympathetic |
| relevant | irrelevant, insignificant |
| reliable | undependable, unreliable |
| reluctant | willing, accommodating |
| remote | close, accessible |
| repulsive | pleasing, alluring |
| reputable | dishonest, untrustworthy |
| resist | comply, conform |
| reveal | hide, conceal |
| ridiculous | sensible, believable |
| risky | safe, sound |
| rowdy | well-mannered, genteel |
| rude | polite, mannerly |
| sad | happy, glad |
| same | different, diverse |
| savage | civilized, gentle, tame |
| save | spend, discard |
| scarce | plentiful, abundant |
| scrawny | husky, chubby |
| scrupulous | unethical, careless |
| seize | release, free |
| separate | unite, join |
| serene | disturbed, upset |
| serious | flighty, fickle |
| shrewd | unthinking, careless |
| shy | bold, aggressive |
| sick | well, healthy |
| slim | stout, stocky |
| sluggish | quick, speedy |
| small | large, important |
| smooth | rough |
| sociable | unfriendly, aloof |
| sorrow | joy, ecstasy |
| special | ordinary, usual |
| spontaneous | planned, rehearsed |
| stable | unsettled |
| stationary | movable, portable |
| stimulate | stifle, suppress |
| stop | start, begin |
| strenuous | effortless, easy |
| strict | lenient |
| strong | weak |
| stupid | knowledgeable, smart |
| subsequent | preceding, previous |
| successful | failing, unsuccessful |
| sufficient | lacking, insufficient |
| superb | inferior, mediocre |
| suppress | foster, encourage |
| surplus | lack, deficit |
| swift | slow, sluggish |
| synthetic | natural |
| tall | short |
| tangible | vague, ambiguous |
| taut | relaxed |
| tender | harsh, rough |
| terrible | wonderful, superb |
| thaw | freeze |
| thrifty | wasteful, extravagant |
| thrive | fail, fade, shrivel |
| total | partial |
| trivial | important, crucial |
| turbulent | clam, peaceful |
| turmoil | quiet, tranquility |
| unbiased | prejudiced, partial |
| upset | soothe, calm |
| urgent | unimportant, trivial |
| vacant | filled, occupied |
| vague | clear, definite |
| valiant | cowardly, fearful |
| vibrate | firm, steady |
| vicious | kind, humane |
| victory | defeat |
| virtuous | sinful, wicked |
| vulgar | refined, tasteful |
| wealth | poverty |
| weary | energetic, lively |
| wholehearted | insincere |
| wild | tame, calm |
| win | lose |
| wise | dull, uneducated |
| wonderful | ordinary, blah |
| worn | new, fresh |
| wrong | correct, right |
| yield | keep, retain |
| zenith | bottom, base |
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