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Adj. faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; Adv. in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
Synonyms: (adj;adv) awry
Antonym: (adv) properly |
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n. a noisy quarrel or fight; v. to quarrel or fight noisily
Synonyms: (n) scuffle, donnybrook; (v) spar, scrap |
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v. to hate, dislike very much, loathe
Synonyms: despise, abhor
Antonyms: relish, love, admire, esteem |
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adj. native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household: n. a household servant
Synonyms:(adj) household, native; (n) servant
Antonyms: (adj) foreign, alien |
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adj. extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
Synonyms: blatant, gross, outrageous
Antonyms: petty, piddling trifling, inconsequential |
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n. a slight fault, defect, crack
Synonym: imperfection, blemish
Antonym: faultlessness, perfection |
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n. an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; adj. inexperienced, budding
Synonyms: (n) novice, tyro, neophyte
Antonyms: (n) pro, expert, veteran |
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v. to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; n. a state of confusion or agitation
Synonyms: (v) agitate, rattle, disconcert
ANTONYMS: (v) reassure, soothe, quiet |
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adj. chief, most important, primary; adv. in the first pace
Synonyms: (adj) leading, principal, paramount
Antonyms: (adj) hindmost, last, secondary |
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n. the force or speed with which something moves
Synonyms: drive, thrust, impetus |
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adj. striking, remarkable; n. a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way.
Synonyms: (adj) noteworthy, impressive
Antonyms: (adj) undistinguished, unremarkable; (n) unknown |
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v. to bring up, care for, train, nourish; n. rearing, training, upbringing
Synonyms: (v) raise, rear, foster
Antonyms: (v) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder |
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n. a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
Synonyms: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity |
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n. act of swearing to a lie
Synonyms: false witness |
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v. to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take apon oneself, take liberties
Synonyms: surmise, trespass, infringe |
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adj. earlier, former
Synonyms: previous, anterior
Antonyms: subsequent, later, ensuing, following |
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adj. skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
Synonyms: competent, adept, able
Antonyms: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant |
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n. a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
Synonyms: barrage, volley |
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adj. wide-awake, alert, watchful
Synonyms: attentive, on ones toes
Antonyms: sleepy, inattentive, unobservant |
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n. intense anger
Synonyms: rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation
Antonyms: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing |
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