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Abandon, v. [desert], [forsake], [forego], discard, [relinquish], [repudiate], [waive], [renounce], abdicate. Antonyms: [retain], [maintain], continue, [cherish].
abandon, n. [unrestraint], wantonness.
abandoned, a. [forsaken], [deserted], [derelict], [castaway], rejected; depraved, [reprobate], incorrigible, arrant, [graceless], irreformable.
abandonment, n. [desertion], [relinquishment], dereliction, [reprobation], [surrender], evacuation, [rejection], abdication. Antonyms: retention, [continuance], [maintenance], persistence.
abase, v. [humble], [degrade], [dishonor], [reduce], [humiliate].
abasement, n. [humiliation], [reduction], [dishonor], [degradation], [ignominy].
abash, v. disconcert, [confuse], discomfit, discompose, [chagrin], [mortify], [embarrass].
abashment, n. [discomfiture], [confusion], [mortification], [chagrin], [embarrassment].
abate, v. [moderate], assuage, [subside], [diminish], intermit. Antonyms: See increase.
abatement, n. [moderation], [diminution], [reduction], [subsidence], [decrease].
a b c. [alphabet], symbols; rudiments, elements, [first principles].
a b c book. [primer], hornbook.
abdomen, n. [belly], [paunch]. Associated words: abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium.
abduction, n. [kidnapping], child-stealing, [man-stealing], defiliation. Associated words: abduct, abductor.
aberration, n. [wandering], [deviation]; [abnormity], [irregularity]; [madness], [mania].
abet, v. instigate, [encourage], [incite], egg on, [foment], [uphold].
abetment, n. instigation, [incitement], [encouragement].
abeyance, n. [suspension], indetermination.
abhor, v. abominate, [loathe], [hate], [detest].
abhorrence, n. [detestation], [loathing], [repugnance], [abomination].
abhorrent, a. [repugnant], [detestable], loathsome, [repulsive].
abide, v. dwell, [stay], sojourn, continue, [remain]; acquiesce, conform to.
abiding, a. continuing, [lasting], [stable].
ability, n. competence, efficiency, [aptitude], capacity, [skill], proficiency, [capability]. Antonyms: [inability], incapability.
abject, a. [degraded], [groveling], [servile], [ignoble], contemptible [base]. Antonyms: [noble], [lofty], [dignified], [exalted].
able, a. [competent], [qualified], [capable], [talented], [clever], [gifted], [efficient]; [effective], [cogent], [telling], [potent]. Antonyms: [unable], [incompetent], [incapable], inefficient [ineffective], impotent.
able-bodied, a. [stalwart], [brawny], [robust], [sturdy], strapping [muscular].
abnormal, a. [anomalous], [irregular], exceptional, aberrant, [erratic], [unusual]. Antonyms: See normal.
abnormality, n. [variation], [irregularity], [anomaly], [abnormity]. Antonyms: [regularity], naturalness.
abnormity, n. [irregularity], [abnormality], [monstrosity], [anomaly].
abode, n. [residence], habitation, [dwelling], domicile, sojourn.
abolish, v. [annul], [nullify], [abrogate], [invalidate], [repeal], [revoke], rescind, disannul, [set aside], [destroy]. Antonyms: [confirm], [establish].
abolition, n. annulling, [abrogation], [destruction], abolishment, disestablishment, [cancellation], extinction, [nullification], rescission, [revocation].
abominable, a. [odious], execrable, [detestable], loathsome, [abhorrent], [offensive].
abomination, n. [detestation], execration, [abhorrence], [loathing], [aversion], odiousness.
abortion, n. [miscarriage], [failure], [frustration]; [castling], mooncalf, [monster].
abortive, a. [unsuccessful], [unavailing], miscarrying, [frustrate], ineffectual; [rudimentary], [undeveloped], [sterile], [imperfect].
abound, v. be [plentiful], [teem], [swarm].
abounding, a. [rife], [plentiful], [abundant], [galore].
about, prep. [concerning], anent, relative to, with regard to.
abridge, v. [shorten], [diminish], [curtail]; epitomize, [condense].
abridgment, n. [diminution], [lessening], [reduction], curtailment, condensation; [epitome], compend, [synopsis], [digest], [summary], breviary.
abrogate, v. [annul], [repeal], [revoke], [abolish], rescind, [nullify], [invalidate].
abrogation, n. [repeal], [abolition], [revocation], [annulment], defeasance.
abrupt, a. precipitous, [steep], craggy, [jagged], [rugged]; [unceremonious], [hasty], brusque, [rough], [rude], curt, [discourteous]; [unconnected].
abscess, n. aposteme, imposthume, [ulcer], [fester].
absence, n. nonattendance; [want], [destitution], [privation], [lack]; [inattention], [absent-mindedness]. Associated words: furlough, parole.
absent-minded, a. preoccupied, distrait, [inattentive], [unmindful], [abstracted].
absent-mindedness, n. preoccupation, [abstraction], [inattention].
absolute, a. [unconditional], [unrestricted], uncontrolled, [supreme]; [consummate], [faultless], [ideal]; [actual], [real]; self-existent, self-sufficing; [autocratic], [despotic].
absolution, n. [forgiveness], [remission], [discharge], [pardon].
absolutism, n. [autocracy], [despotism].
absolve, v. [release], remit, [pardon], exonerate, [acquit], exculpate.
absorb, v. engulf, [overwhelm], swallow up; imbibe, suck up, assimilate; engross, [occupy], [monopolize].
absorbent, a. absorbtive, [absorbing], [bibulous].
absorbing, a. engrossing, engaging, [fascinating].
absorption, n. imbibition; engrossment. Associated word: sorbefacient.
absquatulate, v. (Jocular) decamp, go [away], depart.
abstain, v. [forbear], [refrain], [withhold], deny one's [self]. Antonym: [indulge].
abstaining, n. abstention, [abstinence].
abstemious, a. [abstinent], [temperate], [self-denying], [frugal].
abstinence, n. [forbearance], [temperance], [self-denial], abstemiousness.
abstinent, a. [abstemious], [temperate], continent. Antonyms: [sensual], [wanton], self-indulgent, [intemperate].
abstract, n. [summary], [epitome], [compendium], [synopsis], [brief], compend.
abstracted, a. separated, [disconnected], withdrawn; [absent-minded], preoccupied.
abstraction, n. [separation], [disconnection], [withdrawal]; [inattention], [absent-mindedness], preoccupation, musing; defiliation; purloining, [seizure], [stealing].
abstruse, a. [recondite], [obscure], [incomprehensible].
absurd, a. [ridiculous], [preposterous], [nonsensical], incongruous, [foolish], irrational, [inconsistent].
absurdity, n. [inconsistency], [fallacy], irrationality, ineptitude, [foolishness].
abundance, n. [sufficiency], [plenty], profusion, copiousness, [exuberance], plenteousness, [overflow]. Antonyms: [deficiency], [dearth], [scarcity], [poverty].
abundant, a. [plentiful], [copious], [exuberant], [galore], [ample], [lavish], [plenteous], [teeming], [bountiful]. Antonyms: [deficient], [inadequate], [insufficient].
abuse, v. [misapply], [misuse], [pervert], [desecrate], [violate], [profane]; [maltreat], [mistreat]; [revile], [reproach], [vilify], vituperate, malign, traduce; [violate], [ravish], [rape].
abuse, n. [misuse], misapplication, [perversion], profanation, [desecration]; [injury], [maltreatment], [mistreatment], [outrage], [offense]; invective, contumely, [reproach], scurrility, opprobrium, [tirade], [billingsgate], vilification; [violation], [rape].
abusive, a. [reviling], [scurrilous], opprobrious, [reproachful], vituperative, [insulting], rffensive, contumelious, [outrageous].
abut, v. project, terminate, be contiguous, [meet];—with on, upon, or against.
accent, n. [stress], ictus; [modulation], accentuation.
accent, v. [emphasize], accentuate.
acceptance, n. [approval], favorable [reception]; acceptableness. Antonyms: [rejection], [refusal].
accessory, a. accompanying, accessary, contributory, [subservient], subsidiary.
accident, n. [casualty], [mishap], contretemps, mischance, contingency.
accidental, a. [casual], fortuitous; [incidental], nonessential, adventitious.
accidentally, adv. unintentionally, casually, fortuitously. Antonyms: intentionally, [advisedly], deliberately.
acclimate, v. acclimatize.
acclimation, n. acclimatization.
accommodate, v. [adapt], conform, adjust; [oblige], [favor].
accommodating, a. [obliging], complaisant.
accommodation, n. [adaptation], [adjustment]; complaisance; [favor], [kindness].
accompaniment, n. concomitant.
accompany, v. [escort], [attend], [convoy]; chaperon.
accomplice, n. abettor, [ally], [accessory], [confederate], particeps criminis.
accomplish, v. [achieve], effectuate, [execute], [complete], [effect].
accomplished, a. completed, effected; practised, [proficient].
accomplishment, n. [completion], [fulfillment], [execution], effectuation; [attainment], [acquirement], acquisition, [grace].
accord, n. [agreement], concurrence, [harmony], [sympathy]. Antonyms: [variance], [disagreement], inharmony.
accordance, n. conformity, [unanimity], [harmony], [accord], rapport, concurrence.
according to. agreeably to, in accordance with, in conformity with, pursuant.
accost, v. [greet], [address], [salute], [hail].
accoucheur, n. [obstetrician].
accoucheuse, n. [midwife].
account, n. [reckoning], computation, [calculation], [record], tab; registry, [register]; [recital], [relation], [narrative], [report], delineation, [description], [portrayal], [explanation]; [reason], [ground], [consideration], [motive], sake; [estimate], [valuation], [judgment], [estimation], [opinion]; [importance], [consequence], [value], [worth], [reputation].
accountability, n. amenability, [liability].
accountable, a. [answerable], [liable], [amenable], [responsible]. Antonyms: [unaccountable], [irresponsible], exempt.
accumulation, n. accretion, [hoard], [aggregation], accrument, [collection].
accumulative, a. cumulative.
accuracy, n. [exactness], [fidelity], [correctness], [precision]. Antonyms: [inaccuracy], [incorrectness], [error].
accurate, a. [correct], [exact], [just], [true], literal. Antonyms: [inaccurate], [incorrect], [erroneous].
accusation, n. [crimination], [charge], [indictment], impeachment, arraignment, allegation, incrimination.
accusative, a. incriminatory, inculpatory, accusatory.
accuse, v. indict, [charge], impeach, incriminate, arraign, [criminate].
accuser, n. complainant, [plaintiff], informant, prosecutor.
accustom, v. [habituate], [familiarize], inure.
accustomed, a. [customary], [wonted], [habitual], [usual]. Antonyms: [unaccustomed], [unfamiliar], unwonted.
achieve, v. [accomplish], effectuate, [realize], [effect], [attain].
achievement, n. [accomplishment], [attainment], effectuation [feat], [exploit].
acknowledge, v. [admit], avow, concede, [own], [confess]. Antonyms: [repudiate], [deny], disavow.
acknowledgment, n. [admittance], avowal, concession, recognition.
acme, n. culmination, [top], [zenith], [climax], apex, [pinnacle].
acorns, n. pl. [mast]. Associated words: balaniferous, balanoid, cupule, cupuliferous, quercite, racahout.
acquaint, v. [familiarize], inform, [tell], apprise, [notify].
acquaintance, n. [familiarity]; [kith]. Antonyms: [ignorance], unfamiliarity, unacquaintance.
acquirement, n. acquisition, [attainment].
acquit, v. [discharge], [release], exculpate, exonerate.
acquittal, n. [release], [discharge], exoneration, exculpation.
acrid, a. [pungent], [biting], [corrosive], [caustic].
acridity, n. pungency, [bitterness], causticity, [acrimony].
acrimonious, a. [caustic], [sarcastic], [censorious], [virulent], [rancorous].
acrimony, n. asperity, [bitterness], virulence, causticity, [rancor], [sharpness].
acrobat, n. equilibrist, [tumbler], funambulist, vaulter.
across, prep. and adv. athwart, [crosswise], traverse transversely.
act, n. [performance], [feat], stunt (Colloq.), [exploit], [achievement], [deed], [action], procedure, [turn]; [decree], [edict], [law], [statute], enactment, ordinance.
act, v. [behave], deport one's [self]; [play], [personate], [impersonate], [mimic]; [feign], [counterfeit], [simulate], dissemble.
acting, n. [personation], [impersonation], [simulation], [feigning], stage-playing, histrionicism, histrionism, affectation [mimicry], pantomime (acting without speaking).
action, n. [agency], operation, [movement], [activity]; pl. [conduct], [behavior], [deportment], deeds; (Law) [lawsuit], [litigation], [suit]. Antonyms: [inaction], stagnation, [inactivity], inertia.
active, a. [brisk], [nimble], [agile], [sprightly], [spirited]; [strenuous], [diligent], [enterprising]; operative, [efficacious], drastic; [effective]; transitive. Antonyms: [inactive], [passive], [latent], quiescent, sedentary.
activity, n. operation, [action]; [liveliness], briskness, [agility], [sprightliness], [strenuousness]. Antonyms: [inactivity], passiveness, quiescence.
actor, n. doer, participant, [performer]; comedian; tragedian; thespian; [impersonator], personator, mime, [mimic]; pantomimist; barnstormer; hamfatter; supernumerary.
actress, n. tragedienne; comedienne; ingenue, soubrette, understudy; [star].
actual, a. [real], veritable. Antonyms: potential, nominal, hypothetical.
actuality, n. [reality], veritableness.
actuate, v. instigate, impel, [incite].
actuation, n. instigation, [incitement], [animation].
acumen, n. astuteness, [shrewdness], [discernment], [sharpness]. Antonyms: dullness, stupidity, [short-sightedness].
adage, n. See saying.
Adam, n. Associated words: Adamic, adamite, preadamic, preadamite, preadamitic.
adapt, v. adjust, conform.
adaptable, a. conformable, adjustable.
adaptation, n. [adjustment], conformability.
add, v. [sum up], foot up; append, [supplement], subjoin, [affix], adjoin, superadd, annex. Antonyms: subtract, [deduct], detract, [remove].
addict, v. [habituate], [accustom].
addition, n. annexation, annex, [appendage], [supplement], appendix, postscript, [wing], augmentation, adjunct, [rider]. Antonyms: subtraction, [deduction], detraction.
additional, a. supplemental, adscititious, supplementary.
addle, v. [muddle], [confuse]; [spoil], [rot].
address, n. [discourse], [speech], [lecture], [oration], allocution; [direction], superscription, [delivery]. Associated word: vocative.
address, v. [accost], speak to; [direct], superscribe.
adept, n. See expert.
adequacy, n. [sufficiency]. Antonyms: inadequacy, [insufficiency].
adequate, a. [sufficient], commensurate, [equal], proportionate. Antonyms: [inadequate], [insufficient].
adjacent, a. [adjoining], contiguous.
adjoining, a. contiguous, [adjacent], [neighboring].
adjustment, n. [adaptation], regulation, [settlement].
admissible, a. [allowable], permissible. Antonym: inadmissible.
admit, v. [acknowledge], [confess], concede; [allow], [permit]. Antonyms: [repulse], [reject], [refuse].
admittance, n. admission.
ado, n. [fuss], [bustle], [stir], [excitement], [pother].
adolescence, n. nonage, juniority, [minority], [youth].
adopt, v. [father], affiliate; espouse, [support], [maintain].
adoption, n. [affiliation], fathering; espousal.
adorn, v. [decorate], [beautify], [embellish], [deck], [ornament], [grace], [garnish], bedizen, bedeck, bestud, [beset], emblazon. Antonyms: [disfigure], [mar], deform.
adornment, n. [ornamentation], [decoration]. Antonyms: [disfigurement], [defacement].
adrift, a. and adv. drifting, [derelict], [lost].
adulterate, v. sophisticate.
adulterated, a. [adulterate], [impure], sophisticated.
adulteration, n. sophistication.
adultery, n. infidelity, criminal [conversation].
advance, n. [progress], progression, march, [advancement], [promotion], preferment, [elevation], [appreciation], enhancement; [overture], [tender], proposal, proffer, [offer]. Antonyms: [retreat], [retrogression], [decline], retrogradation, [deterioration].
advance, v. [progress], [increase]; [promote], [elevate]; enhance, augment. Antonyms: [retreat], [retrograde], [decline], [deteriorate].
advance guard. vanguard, van.
advancement, n. [progress], progression; [promotion], preferment, [exaltation], [aggrandizement], furtherance.
advantage, n. vantage-ground; [superiority], [mastery], ascendency; [benefit], avail, [profit]. Antonym: [disadvantage].
adventurous, a. adventuresome, temerarious, venturous.
adversary, n. [enemy], [foe], [antagonist], [opponent].
adversity, n. [misfortune], buffeting, [disaster], [affliction], reverses, [trouble].
advertise, v. [announce], [publish], [proclaim], [trumpet].
advertisement, n. [announcement].
advice, n. [counsel], admonition, monition, [recommendation]; [information], tidings, [report]. Associated words: admonitory, [mentorial], monitorial.
advisable, a. expedient, desirable, [befitting]. Antonym: inadvisable.
advise, v. [counsel], admonish, [warn]; apprise, inform, [notify], [acquaint], [tell]; advise with, consult, confer.
advisedly, adv. purposely, intentionally, designedly, deliberately, [knowingly].
advisement, n. [consideration], [deliberation], [consultation].
adviser, n. [counselor], [mentor], [monitor], admonitor.
advocate, n. [defender], apologist, [vindicator], propagandist, upholder, promoter.
aërial, a. atmospheric; aëriform, [vaporous], ethereal, empyreal, empyrean.
affability, n. courteousness, [civility], complaisance, sociability, graciousness.
affable, a. [courteous], [sociable], [gracious], [cordial], benign, complaisant, accessible. Antonyms: inaffable, [discourteous].
affect, v. act upon, [move], [touch], [influence], [melt]; [concern], bear upon, [interest]; dispose, [turn], [incline].
affectation, n. mannerism, pretension, puppetry, [simulation].
affected, a. [assumed], [feigned], simulated, [unnatural]. Antonyms: [unaffected], [sincere], [natural], [unfeigned].
affecting, a. [touching], [moving], [pathetic], [piteous].
affectionate, a. devoted, [fond], [loving], [ardent].
affidavit, n. deposition. Associated words: affiant, deponent, jurant, depose.
affiliation, n. [adoption], [connection], [association].
affirm, v. assert (positively), aver, asseverate, [state].
affirmation, n. [assertion], averment, asseveration.
affirmative, a. confirmative, ratifying, approving.
affix, v. subjoin, annex, append.
afflict, v. [persecute], [distress], [scourge], [trouble], [harass].
affliction, n. tribulation, [adversity], [trouble], buffeting, bereavement, [hardship], visitation, [scourge], [distress], [misfortune].
affront, n. indignity, [insult], [outrage], contumely, [offense].
aflutter, a. agitated, [perturbed], discomposed, [excited]. Antonyms: [calm], composed.
aforethought, a. designed, prepense, premeditated, [deliberate], [intentional].
aforethought, n. premeditation.
afraid, a. alarmed, [fearful], [timid], timorous, [apprehensive], scared, [diffident]. Antonyms: [fearless], [unafraid], intrepid, [bold], undaunted, temerarious.
afresh, adv. again, anew, de novo, [newly].
after, a. next, subsequent, [succeeding], [following], [later].
after all. [nevertheless].
afterbirth, n. secundines; heam (afterbirth of a beast).
after-birth, a. post-natal.
after-death, a. [post-mortem], posthumous.
after-dinner, a. post-prandial.
after-marriage, a. post-nuptial, post-connubial.
aftermath, n. rowen, eddish, lattermath, eagrass, etch rowett.
afternoon, a. post-meridian.
after the flood. post-diluvian, post-diluvial.
after the war. post-bellum.
age, n. [maturity], [seniority]; epoch, [period], [time]; [century]; eon; climacteric; old [age], [dotage], senescence, [senility], decrepitude, superannuation; longevity. Associated words: nostology, geratology, geromorphism, coetaneous, coeval, [contemporaneous].
agency, n. instrumentality, operation, [action], [mediation], [means].
agent, n. [representative], canvasser, [substitute], deputy, [factor], procurator, syndic, [go-between], commissioner, proctor, emissary, envoy, solicitor, negotiator. Antonyms: [principal], [chief].
aggrandize, v. [exalt].
aggrandizement, n. [exaltation].
aggravate, v. [intensify], heighten, enhance, [increase]; [exasperate], [irritate], [provoke].
aggravation, n. enhancement, heightening; (Colloq.) [exasperation], provocation, irritation.
aggregate, n. [mass], [whole], total.
aggregation, n. [collection], [accumulation], [mass].
aghast, a. astounded, terrified, dismayed, horror-struck.
agile, a. [nimble], [spry], [active], [lively].
agility, n. spryness, nimbleness, [activity].
agitate, v. [disturb], [shake], [unsettle]; [excite], [perturb], disconcert; [discuss], [consider].
agitation, n. [commotion], [disturbance], [perturbation], [excitement], [flustration], [discomposure], [unrest], [turmoil], estuation; [discussion], ventilation.
agitator, n. incendiary, firebrand.
agree, v. concur, [accord], [chime], acquiesce, [harmonize]; accede, comply, [assent], [consent], [grant]; stipulate, [promise], compromise; [correspond], [coincide], comport, [tally], conform, [match]. Antonyms: [disagree], [differ], higgle, chaffer. See disagree.
agreeable, a. [pleasant], [grateful], gratifying, pleasurable, enjoyable, [congenial]; [suitable], conformable to, compatible, [consonant], [befitting]. Antonyms: See disagreeable.
agreement, n. concurrence, consensus, [harmony], compatibility, acquiescence, [accord], concord, conformity, [coincidence], [unanimity], unison, corroboration, [correspondence]; [contract], [treaty], stipulation, protocol, [compact], collusion, cartel (Mil.). Antonyms: [disagreement], dissension, discrepancy, [variance], [opposition], incompatibility.
agriculture, n. husbandry, [farming], terra-culture, geoponics, agronomy.
agriculturist, n. husbandman, [farmer], agriculturalist, agronomist.
aground, adv. [stranded].
aid, n. [assistance], [coöperation], [succor], [relief], furtherance, [help], subsidy, subvention, patronage; [assistant], [helper]; aid-de-camp.
aid, v. [assist], [succor], [coöperate], befriend, [promote], [abet], [help].
aider, n. [assistant], coadjutor, [auxiliary], [accessory], abettor, coöperator, [helper].
ailment, n. [malady], [disorder], [complaint], [illness].
aim, n. [object], [purpose], [design], aspiration, [end], [goal].
aimless, a. drifting, purposeless, [random], [objectless], [desultory].
air, n. atmosphere. Associated words: oxygen, [nitrogen], carbon dioxide, ether, aërology, aërologist, aërometry, aëroscopy, aërometer, aërography, aëriferous, aërodynamics, [aërial], aërophobia, azote, barograph, barometer, cyanometry, hermetic, hermetically, meteorology, ozone, neon, pneumatic, aërator, pneumatics, pneumotherapy, hygrometry, pneumatology, xenon, ventilator, aërostat, ariel, aëronautics, aëronautical.
air, n. [melody], [tune], descant, aria, [song]; publicity, [vent]; [appearance], [look], [bearing], [mien], [demeanor], [aspect], [deportment]; semblance, [style].
air, v. ventilate; aërate, aërify; [display], [expose], flaunt.
airhole, n. [vent], vent [hole], [bung], spile [hole]; spiracle.
airiness, n. aëriality, unsubstantiality; [gayety], vivacity, buoyancy, [sprightliness].
airing, n. ventilation; aëration, aërification; [display], [flaunting], [exposure].
air plant. aërophyte epiphyte.
airy, a. [aërial], aëriform, ethereal, atmospheric, pneumatic, unsubstantial; [breezy], [windy], ventilated; [visionary], [unreal]; vivacious, [sprightly]; garish, [jaunty], [flaunting].
akin, a. (Used after the noun) consanguineous, [kindred], cognate, agnate, [related], [congenial].
alarm, v. [terrify], [frighten], [scare], appall, [daunt], unnerve, intimidate.
alarm, n. [warning], [signal]; [apprehension], [terror], consternation trepidation, [fright], [panic], [dismay].
alarm-bell, n. tocsin, alarum.
alarming, a. startling, [ominous], terrifying, [frightful]. Antonym: reassuring.
albinoism, n. albinism, leucopathy.
alcohol, n. ethyl [alcohol], methol, spirit of [wine], rectified [spirit]. Associated words: alcoholism, spirituous, alcoholic, vinification, vinificator, methilepsia, dipsomania, dipsomaniac, fusel, methyl, methylate, methylated.
ale inspector. aleconner, aletaster.
alert, a. [vigilant], [watchful], [wary], [attentive].
alien, n. [foreigner].
alien, a. [foreign]; adverse, [inconsistent], unallied, incongruous [remote].
alienate, v. transfer, demise, [assign]; [estrange], disaffect, [wean].
alienation, n. transfer (of title), demise; [estrangement], disaffection.
alight, v. dismount.
alike, a. [similar], analogous, homogeneous, resemblant [uniform], homologous.
alimentary canal. enteron.
alive, a. [living], [quick], [animated], instinct.
alkali flat. playa.
all, n. the [whole], totality, [aggregate], total, [entirety].
allay, v. [appease], [alleviate], [pacify], [mollify], [mitigate], [moderate], assuage, [soothe], [temper], [palliate], [abate], [lessen], [reduce], [ease]. Antonyms: [intensify], [aggravate], heighten, [rouse].
all-creating, a. omnific.
all-devouring, a. omnivorous.
allegiance, n. fealty, [loyalty], [devotion], [fidelity].
alleviate, v. [mitigate], [mollify], [lessen], [allay], assuage [moderate], [relieve].
alleviation, n. [mitigation], [palliation], assuagement, [relief], [moderation].
alleviative, a. [palliative], [mitigative], assuasive.
alley, n. [passage]; lane, byway; cul-de-sac ([blind alley]).
all hollow. (Slang) completely, entirely.
alliance, n. [union], coalition, [federation], confederacy, [league]; affinity, [affiliation], [connection], [relationship].
all-knowing, a. omniscient.
allot, v. [apportion], mete [out], [assign].
allotment, n. [apportionment], [assignment].
allow, v. [permit], consent to; [tolerate], suffer, [endure].
allowable, a. permissible, [admissible].
allowance, n. [permission], concession, [admittance], authorization, [sanction], [tolerance], sufferance, connivance, [leave], [assent]; extenuation; [discount], [rebate], [deduction], annuity, tontine; [stipend]; alimony. Antonyms: disallowance, prohibition, [refusal], injunction, embargo.
alloy, n. amalgam, alloyage; [adulteration].
all-powerful, a. omnipotent, [almighty].
all-producing, a. omniferous, omniparient, omniparous.
all-seeing, a. omnispective.
allspice, n. pimento.
allude, v. [refer], advert, [suggest].
allure, v. [entice], [lure], [tempt], [decoy], [seduce], tweedle.
allurement, n. [enticement], [lure], [temptation], [seduction], [decoy], [inducement].
alluring, a. [charming], [tempting], [seductive], [attractive], [fascinating]. Antonyms: [repellent], [repugnant], unattractive.
ally, n. [confederate], co-worker, [auxiliary], abettor, [assistant].
ally, v. [associate], [confederate], [join].
almanac, n. ephemeris (Astron.).
almightiness, n. omnipotence.
almighty, a. omnipotent.
alms, n. [dole], [charity]. Associated words: eleemosynary, almoner, almonry, corban.
alone, a. (Used after the noun) [single], [solitary], [isolated], unaccompanied, companionless; [unique], [unmatched], [incomparable]. Antonyms: accompanied, in [company].
aloud, adv. audibly. Antonyms: inaudibly, sotto voce.
alphabet, n. symbols, [letters], crossrow; rudiments, elements, . Associated words: abecedary, alphabetic, alphabetism, alphabetize, [primer], abecedarian.
Alps, n. pl. Associated words: Alpine, cisalpine, trans-alpine, alpenstock, alpestrine.
also, adv. [besides], too, further, in [addition], [furthermore], moreover.
altar, n. Associated words: reredos, altarage, mensa, retable, chancel, ciborium, [pyx], dorsal, dossal, piscina, antependium, baldachin, hagioscope, predella, frontal.
alter, v. See change; (Colloq.) [geld], [castrate].
altogether, adv. wholly, completely, unconditionally, thoroughly, [utterly], entirely, totally, in toto; in the [aggregate], en masse, ensemble.
always, adv. perpetually, continually, [forever], everlastingly, evermore, unceasingly, for aye; invariably, constantly, uniformly. Antonyms: intermittently, occasionally, periodically.
amanuensis, n. [secretary].
amass, v. accumulate, [collect], [gather], heap up.
amaze, v. [astonish], astound, [surprise], [stagger], [dumfound], [flabbergast].
amazement, n. [astonishment], [confusion], [surprise], [flabbergastation].
amazing, a. [astonishing], [striking], astounding, [marvelous], [wonderful].
ambassador, n. plenipotentiary, [legate], envoy, minister (of the highest rank).
ambiguous, a. [indefinite], delphic, equivocal, [vague], [doubtful].
ambition, n. aspiration, emulation.
ambitious, a. [aspiring], emulous, desirous; [showy], pretentious, [ostentatious]. Antonyms: [unambitious], [indifferent].
amenable, a. [answerable], [accountable], [responsible]; [submissive], tractable, [responsive]. Antonyms: unamenable, [unaccountable], [disobedient], insubmissive.
amends, n. pl. [reparation], indemnification, [restitution], [atonement], [redress], [indemnity].
amenity, n. agreeableness, amiability, pleasantness, graciousness.
amiable, a. [gracious], [good-natured], benign, [obliging], benignant, [affable]. Antonyms: See unamiable.
amicable, a. [friendly], [peaceable], [harmonious].
amiss, adv. improperly, incorrectly, wrongly.
amity, n. [friendship], [harmony], [comity], good [will].
amount, n. total, [sum].
ample, a. [spacious], extensive, [roomy]; [abundant], [copious], [plentiful]; diffusive, prolix, protracted.
amuse, v. [entertain], divert, [beguile], recreate, [please].
amusement, n. [diversion], [entertainment], [beguilement], [recreation], [relaxation], [pastime], [merriment], [fun], [sport], [pleasure].
amusing, a. [pleasing], diverting, [laughable], [entertaining], [farcical], [droll], divertive.
analogy, n. [resemblance], [similarity], parallelism, [agreement], [correspondence].
analyze, v. decompound, decompose.
anathema, n. [denunciation], malediction, [curse], execration, [condemnation].
anathematize, v. [curse], denounce, comminate, maledict.
anatomy, n. [dissection]; [body], structure, skeleton; somatology.
ancestor, n. [forefather], progenitor, primogenitor, [forbear]. Associated words: atavic, atavism, lineal, collateral, [hereditary], heredity, genealogy, genealogist.
ancestral, a. patrimonial, [hereditary].
ancestry, n. lineage, [descent], [pedigree], [stock], [family]: ancestors, progenitors.
anchor, n. ([small]) kedge, grapnel, grapline, killock.
anchorage, n. mooring.
ancient, a. [old], [antiquated], archaic, [antique], pristine, [primitive], archæan.
ancient writings. Associated words: diplomatics, paleography, paleographer, paleographist, hieroglyph, hieroglyphic.
angel, n. seraph, cherub, eudemon, archangel, [spirit]. Associated words: angelology, angelophany, dulia, angelhood, angelize, angelolatry, [domination].
angelic, a. seraphic, cherubic, celestial, angelical, [heavenly], [divine].
anger, n. indignation, [fury], [rage], [wrath], [exasperation], [dudgeon], ire, [animosity], [umbrage], [resentment], [passion], choler, [displeasure], [vexation], [grudge], [pique], [flare-up], [spleen], tiff, [fume], [offense], [frenzy], tantrum, [temper].
anger, v. enrage, [incense], [irritate], [displease], [ruffle], [offend], [exasperate], infuriate, [madden], inflame, [vex], [provoke].
angle, v. [fish]; [intrigue], [scheme].
angle-worm, n. [earthworm], dewworm, lumbricus.
angry, a. enraged, wroth, [furious], [passionate], incensed, exasperated, [raging], infuriated, piqued, [choleric], wrathful, [hot], irate, indignant, provoked, resentful, ireful, in high [dudgeon].
anguish, n. agony, [distress], torture, misery, pang, [remorse].
animal, a. [brute], [beastly], [brutal], [brutish], bestial; [carnal], [physical], [fleshly].
animal, n. [being], [creature]; [brute], [beast]. Associated words: zoölogy, zoölogist, zoögraphy, zoöpathology, zoölatry, zoöphilist, zoöphily, zoötomy, zoiatrics, zoölogical, zoo, warren, taxidermy, taxidermist, [veterinarian], veterinarianism, menagerie, [pound], animalism, animalize, animalization.
animals, n. pl. (of an area or epoch) fauna.
animals, n. pl. (invisible or nearly so) animalcules.
animals, n. pl. vermin (noxious little animals).
animal spirits. health and [energy], frolicsomeness, sportiveness, vivacity, [life].
animate, v. vitalize, vivify, [quicken], inspirit, [stimulate], [rouse].
animated, a. [lively], [spirited], [vigorous], vivacious, [gay], [brisk].
animation, n. vitalization, spiritedness, vivacity, [life], [gayety], buoyancy.
animosity, n. malignity, [rancor], [hatred], virulence.
animus, n. [spirit], [mind], [temper].
ankle, n. tarsus. Associated word: tarsal.
ankle bone. astragalus, tarsale.
annals, n. pl. records (historical), [archives], chronicles, rolls, [history], registers.
announce, v. [proclaim], [publish], [blazon], [advertise], [trumpet], noise abroad, promulgate, [herald]. Antonyms: [suppress], [reserve], [withhold], [secrete], hush up.
announcement, n. proclamation, publication, [advertisement], promulgation, manifesto, [notice], pronunciamento annunciation. Antonyms: [suppression], reservation, [secretion].
announcer, n. proclaimer, [herald].
annoy, v. [molest], [trouble], [plague], [hector], [bother], [vex], [pester], [aggravate], [chafe].
annoyance, n. [molestation], [vexation], irritation, harassment; [plague], [nuisance], [bore], [torment], infliction, [trouble], [thorn].
annoying, a. [troublesome], [vexatious], [carking].
annul, v. [abrogate], [nullify], rescind, [invalidate], [abolish], [reverse], disannul, [revoke].
annulment, n. [abrogation], [nullification], [abolition], [invalidation], [revocation].
anointment, n. anointing, embrocation, [unction]; [ointment], unguent.
anomalous, a. [abnormal], [irregular], aberrant, [unnatural], exceptional.
anomaly, n. [irregularity], [abnormity], [deviation].
another, n. Associated words: vicarious, deputy, [substitute], [delegate], proxy, delegation.
answer, n. [reply], [response], rescript, [repartee], rescription, rejoinder, retort; [refutation], [defense]; [solution].
answer, v. [reply], respond, rejoin, retort.
answerable, a. [liable], [amenable], [accountable], [responsible]; [refutable]. Antonyms: [unanswerable], [unaccountable], irrefutable.
answering, a. [responsive], [responsory], redditive (Gram.).
ant, n. emmet, [pismire], formican; termite (white ant).
antagonist, n. [opponent], [foe], [adversary], [assailant], [rival], foeman.
antagonistic, a. [contradictory], [repugnant], [conflicting], renitent, adverse.
antecedence, n. [priority], precedence, anteriority. Antonym: posteriority.
antecedent, a. [anterior], [preceding], [prior], [previous]. Antonym: [posterior].
anterior, a. [prior], [before], [antecedent], [previous].
antetype, n. prototype.
antic, n. [caper], [dido], [trick], [gambol], [prank]; [clown], [zany], harlequin, buffoon.
anticipate, v. [expect], [forestall], preclude, obviate.
anticipation, n. [expectation], preclusion, preoccupation, foretaste, antepast, [forethought].
antidote, n. counterpoison, alexipharmic, alexiteric; [corrective], [remedy], [cure].
antipathy, n. [aversion], [enmity], [dislike], [hatred]; [contrariety], repugnancy.
antiquarian, n. antiquary, [archæologist].
antiquated, a. archaic, [antique], [obsolete], [ancient], [old-fashioned].
antique, a. archaic, [old], [antiquated], [ancient].
antiquity, n. Associated words: [archæology], paleography, paleology, paleontology.
antler, n. Associated words: deciduous, troching, croche, burr, fraying, tyne, velvet.
antonym, n. [counterterm].
anxiety, n. solicitude, [apprehension], disquietude, [foreboding]. Antonyms: [assurance], [indifference], [calmness], [satisfaction], [unconcern].
anxious, a. solicitous, [apprehensive], [concerned], worried. Antonyms: [unconcerned], assured, [indifferent].
apathetic, a. [passionless], [unfeeling], [unconcerned], [indifferent].
apathy, n. dispassion, [indifference], [unconcern], [insensibility].
ape, n. simian, pongo; gorilla, chimpanzee, orang-outang, baboon, troglodyte. Associated words: simian, simial, pithecoid, pithecan.
aphis, n. puceron, aphidian, [plant louse]; pl. aphides, aphidæ. Associated words: aphidian, aphidivorous, aphidophagous.
aplomb, n. [self-possession], [assurance].
apologizer, n. apologist, [vindicator], [defender], [advocate].
apology, n. [justification], extenuation, [defense], [vindication], amende honorable; [makeshift], [substitute], [excuse].
apostasy, n. defection, [unfaithfulness], [renunciation], desertion ([traitorous]).
apostate, n. [deserter], [pervert], [renegade], turncoat, [backslider], [runagate].
apparent, a. [visible], perceptible; palpable, [manifest], [obvious], [evident]; [seeming], ostensible, [specious].
apparition, n. [specter], [ghost], [phantom], wraith, phantasm, [illusion], [chimera], [shade].
appeal, n. entreaty, [application], [petition]; resort, recourse. Associated words: appellant, appellate, appellancy, appellatory, appellee, appellor.
appealing, a. [imploring], beseeching, entreating, supplicating.
appear, v. emerge; seem, [look], loom, resemble.
appearance, n. emersion, emergence; phenomenon, [phase], [aspect], presence, [look], [air], semblance.
appeasable, a. [placable], [pacifiable], [forgiving]. Antonyms: [unappeasable], [implacable].
appease, v. conciliate, [pacify], tranquilize, [calm], propitiate, assuage, [mollify], [reconcile], placate, [mitigate].
appeasement, n. pacification, propitiation, conciliation, [reconciliation], placation.
appendage, n. concomitant, pendicle, adjunct, appanage, appurtenance, appendix, [attachment].
appetite, n. desire for [food], hunger; [desire], appetency, [craving], [passion], appetence. Antonyms: inappetency, [indifference], [aversion], [distaste].
appetizer, n. relish, [zest], [sauce].
applauders, n. pl. claque (hired applauders).
applauding, a. plauditory, plausive, acclamatory, [cheering].
applause, n. acclamation, éclat, [plaudit], acclaim, cheers. Antonyms: [denunciation], [decrial], hooting, [derision].
apple, n. costard, codling.
apple of the eye. [pupil].
apple-shaped, a. pomiform.
apple worm. codling moth.
appliance, n. [device], apparatus, facility.
applicable, a. [relevant], [pertinent], apposite, [germane], [appropriate], [befitting]. Antonyms: inapplicable, irrelevant, inapposite.
applicant, n. [candidate], [petitioner], aspirant, suitor.
application, n. applying; [use], [practice], employment, [exercise]; [relevancy]; [assiduity], [persistency]; [request], [petition], [appeal], [solicitation].
apply, v. [utilize], employ, [practice].
appoint, v. [establish], prescribe, ordain, enjoin, [assign], [allot]; deputize, depute, commission, [delegate], nominate
appointment, n. deputation, commissioning, delegation; [engagement], tryst; assignation; [equipment], [furniture].
apportion, v. [allot], [partition].
apportionment, n. [allotment], [partition].
appreciable, a. perceptible, [discernible]. Antonym: inappreciable.
appreciate, v. [value], [esteem], [prize].
appreciation, n. [valuation], [estimation], [esteem]. Antonyms: depreciation, inappreciation.
apprehend, v. [arrest], [seize]; [understand], recognize, consider believe; [anticipate], [dread], [fear].
apprehension, n. [seizure]; [arrest]; [opinion], [conception], [belief], [notion]; [understanding]; [fear], [dread], [anxiety], solicitude, [alarm].
apprehensive, a. [discerning], [apt]; [fearful], [anxious], worried.
approachable, a. accessible. Antonym: [unapproachable].
appropriate, a. [fitting], [proper], [applicable], apposite, [pertinent], [fit]. Antonyms: See inappropriate.
approval, n. approbation, [sanction], commendation, [liking], indorsement. Antonyms: See disapproval.
approve, v. [commend], [sanction], [countenance], [favor], [like].
apron, n. [pinafore], tier; [boot].
apt, a. [fit], [relevant], [appropriate], [germane], [applicable], felicitous, [pertinent], apropos; [likely], [liable]; [clever], [intelligent], [bright], [deft]. Antonyms: See inapt.
aptitude, n. proneness, propensity, [leaning], proclivity, [inclination]. Antonym: inaptitude.
aptness, n. appropriateness, [pertinence]; [intelligence], cleverness.
arbitrary, a. [tyrannical], [absolute], [imperious], [unrestrained], [dictatorial].
arbitrator, n. arbiter, [umpire], [judge], [referee].
arbor, n. [bower], pergola, [trellis].
arch, a. [greatest], [chief]; [cunning], [roguish], mischievous, [sportive].
arch, v. [vault], concamerate.--n. concameration, fornication.
archæologist, n. antiquary, [antiquarian], paleologist.
archæology, n. paleology.
archbishop, n. primate, metropolitan.
arched, a. [vaulted], camerated, forniciform, fornicated.
archery, n. Associated word: toxophilite.
archives, n. pl. public [records], registers, muniments.
ardent, a. [zealous], [passionate], [fervent], [warm], [enthusiastic], sanguine, [vehement], impassioned; spirituous, alcoholic; [fiery], [hot], [burning], [flagrant], [intense].
ardor, n. [eagerness], [zeal], heartiness, impetuosity, [fervor], [vehemence], empressement, intensity, [warmth]. Antonyms: [indifference], [apathy].
arduous, a. [onerous], [difficult], [laborious], wearisome.
arena, n. amphitheater, [ring], [field].
arguable, a. [debatable], [disputable], [moot], contestable.
argue, v. [reason], [plead], [remonstrate], [expostulate]; [contend], [dispute], controvert, [moot], [discuss]; [prove], evince, [betoken], [indicate], imply, [denote].
arguer n. [reasoner], [disputant], debater, controversialist.
argument, n. [reasoning], [controversy], argumentation, [discussion], [debate], [dispute], disputation, polemic.
argumentative, a. ratiocinative; [disputatious], polemical, [controversial], dialectical.
arid, a. [dry], [barren], [unproductive], parched, [sterile]; uninteresting, [dull], unsuggestive.
aridity, n. [dryness], [drought], unproductiveness, [sterility]; dullness, unsuggestiveness.
arise, v. [mount], ascend, [rise]; proceed, [issue], [spring], originate.
aristocracy, n. peerage, patriciate, [nobility], patrician [order]. Antonyms: [commonalty], yeomanry, proletariate, bourgeoisie, peasantry, [rabble].
aristrocrat, n. patrician, [noble], [peer], grandee, [lord].
aristocratic, a. patrician, [noble], titled. Antonyms: plebeian, proletarian.
arm, n. brachium (upper arm), antibrachium ([forearm]); (bones of the arm) humerus, radius, ulna, epipodiale. Associated words: akimbo, solen, [cradle], triceps, chevron, brassard, [pinion], discriminal, gesticulate, gesticulation, [gesture], brachial, chelidon, elbow, biceps.
arm, n. [branch]; inlet (of the sea), fiord, firth, frith, [cove], estuary; projection.
arm, v. equip (with weapons), fortify, [strengthen].
armhole, n. scye (Cutter's term).
armor, n. [mail], panoply, armature, [armory], cuirass, jambeaux, corselet, hauberk.
armor-bearer, n. armiger.
armory, n. [arsenal].
armpit, n. axilla.
arms, n. pl. weapons, [armor], artillery, accoutrements, [guns], ordnance; escutcheon, scutcheon, ensigns armorial, coat-of-arms.
army, n. troops, [force], armament; [host], [legions], throng. Associated words: [militia], [military], strategy, logistics, [generalship], tactics, regiment, [squad], [company], stratography, flank, barracks, bivouac, [muster], caisson, ploy, ployment, deploy, deployment, van, mobilize, mobilization demobilize, demobilization, etat [major], impedimenta, munitions.
army peddler. sutler.
aromatic, a. [fragrant], redolent, [balmy], [spicy], [savory].
arouse, v. [excite], [rouse], [animate], [stimulate], [awaken], [revive], inspirit.
arrange, v. dispose, [range], classify, [marshal], methodize; prearrange, [devise], [contrive], premeditate; adjust, [settle], determine.
arrangement, n. [disposition], [distribution], collocation, [classification]; preparation, preconcertion, [settlement], [adjustment], [agreement]; [economy], [management], regulation. Antonyms: disarrangement, [confusion], [chaos].
arrest, v. [apprehend]; [stop], [check], [restrain]; [stunt], [dwarf].
arrest, n. [apprehension], [capture], [detention]; [custody], duress; [stoppage], [restraint], interruption, [hindrance], [prevention]. Associated words: capias, [warrant].
arrogance, n. [hauteur], superciliousness, [insolence], [haughtiness], lordliness, contumely.
arrogant, a. See haughty.
arrow, n. [dart]; matras. Associated words: barb, ouabain, sagittal, sagittary, [quiver], sheaf, belomancy.
arrowhead, n. Associated words: cuneiform, sagittate.
arsenal, n. [armory], [magazine].
art, n. ([fine arts]) [music], [painting], [sculpture], architecture, [poetry], [engraving]; (liberal arts) grammar, logic, rhetoric, arithmetic, geometry, [music], astronomy, the sciences, philosophy, [history]; [craft], [dexterity], clevernes, ingenuity, [cunning], [artifice]. Associated words: technical, paleotechnics, technics, technic, intransigeant, intransigeance, artist, artistic, artistry.
artful, a. [designing], [crafty], diplomatic, disingenuous, [ingenious], [dexterous], [politic].
article, n. [thing], commodity; [portion], [clause], stipulation, [detail], item; contribution, [piece], [essay], [feature].
articulation, n. [joint]; [utterance], [pronunciation], enunciation.
artifice, n. [stratagem], [finesse], [craft], [guile], [subtlety], [wile], machination, [ruse], diplomacy.
artificial, a. factitious; [feigned], [affected], [assumed], fictitious, [counterfeit], [spurious].
artisan, n. artificer, [craftsman], [mechanic], handcraftsman.
artist's workshop. [studio], atelier.
artless, a. ingenuous, [naïve], [guileless], [simple], [sincere], [unaffected], [undesigning].
artlessness, n. ingenuousness, [naïveté], guilelessness, [sincerity], [candor], [innocence].
ascent, n. [rising], ascension; [elevation], [height].
ascetic, n. [hermit], [recluse], eremite, anchoret, [solitary]. Antonyms: [voluptuary], [sensualist], sybarite, worldling, [epicure], gormand.
ascribable, a. [attributable], assignable, [chargeable], imputable, referrible.
ascribe, v. [attribute], [assign], impute.
ascription, n. attribution, imputation.
ashamed, a. abashed, confused, mortified, disconcerted. Antonyms: unashamed, [brazen-faced].
ashes, n. pl. cinders; lapilli. Associated words: ashery, mortuary urn, spodomancy, [leach].
ashes of barilla. pulverine.
ashy, a. ashen, cineraceous, cineritious, cinereous.
Asia, n. Associated words: Asiatic, Asiaticism, Eurasian, Eurasiatic, Asian.
ask, v. inquire, [question], interrogate, [quiz], catechize; [request], [solicit], [petition], supplicate, entreat, [desire], [beg], [seek], [beseech], [crave], [implore], importune, dun, [apply]; [require], [demand], [expect], [challenge], [exact], [claim]; [invite], [bid].
askance, adv. [sidewise], obliquely, askant, [askew], [asquint].
asker, n. [petitioner], inquirer, [questioner], solicitor, solicitant, suitor, supplicant, postulant.
askew, adv. [awry], [askance], [asquint], obliquely, [sidewise], askant.
asking, n. [petition], [solicitation], [inquiry], [quiz], interrogation, [question], [instance], entreaty, supplication, [request], importunity, [application], imploration, [invitation].
aslant, adv. obliquely.
aspect, n. [appearance], [look]; [view], [scene], prospect; [position], [posture].
aspiring, a. [ambitious], emulous, aspirant.
asquint, adv. obliquely, [awry], [askance], [askew].
ass, n. [donkey], [jackass]. Associated word: bray.
assail, v. [attack], [assault], oppugn; asperse, [defame], [vilify], malign.
assailant, n. assailer, aggressor, [assaulter], [antagonist].
assault, n. onset, onslaught, [charge], aggression, assailing, [invasion], incursion.
assault, v. [attack], [assail].
assaulter, n. [assailant].
assay, n. Associated words: docimology, docimacy, docimastic.
assemble, v. [convene], congregate, [gather], [meet]; [muster], convoke.
assembly, n. concourse, congregation, assemblage, [meeting]; [convention], [convocation], congress, synod, diet, [council], caucus, consistory, conclave, conventicle, conference; galaxy.
assent, n. [consent], [agreement], acquiescence, concurrence; placet. Antonyms: [dissent], declension.
assent, v. concur, acquiesce, concede, [yield], [consent]. Antonyms: [dissent], [refuse].
assert, v. [affirm], [state], [say], aver, predicate, asseverate, [maintain], [declare].
assertion, n. [affirmation], [statement], [declaration], averment
assertive, a. [positive], peremptory, declaratory, affirmative
assets, n. pl. [resources], [property], effects, possessions.
assiduity, n. sedulity, [diligence], sedulousness, perseverance
assiduous, a. sedulous, [diligent], [persistent], [industrious], [unremitting].
assign, v. [allot], [apportion], [appoint]; transfer, [make over], convey: [advance], adduce, [specify].
assignment, n. transfer, [conveyance]; [apportionment], [appointment], [allotment], allocation, emplacement; determination specification, adducing.
assish, a. asinine.
assishness, n. asininity.
assist, v. [abet], coöperate with, [aid]. See help.
assistance, n. [aid], [succor], [relief], [coöperation], reinforcement, collaboration, subservience.
assistant, a. [helping], [auxiliary], subsidiary, [coöperating], adjuvant.
assistant, n. [helper], [auxiliary], [aider], coöperator, collaborator, coadjutor; abettor, [aid], [accessory], [ally], adjuvant, adjunct, confrère, [accomplice], [confederate], subsidiary.
assisting, a. [auxiliary], subsidiary, [assistant].
associate, v. [join], [connect], affiliate; fraternize, consort, hobnob.
associate, n. [companion], intimate, [mate], fellow, consort, [comrade], yoke-fellow, [chum], [crony], compeer; colleague, confrère, [partner], collaborator, coöperator.
association, n. [affiliation], [connection], intimacy, conjunction, [combination], participation, collaboration, collusion, [coöperation], coadjuvancy; [fraternity], sodality, syndicate, confraternity, [league], corporation, [guild]. Antonyms: disassociation, [disconnection].
assume, v. undertake; presume, presuppose, postulate, take for granted; arrogate, [appropriate]; [affect], [simulate], [pretend], [feign].
assumed, a. [supposed], postulated; [make-believe], pretended, [feigned].
assuming, a. pretentious, presumptuous.
assurance, n. [surety], [promise]; [confidence], conviction, assuredness; effrontery, audacity, [impudence]; [insurance].
astonish, v. [amaze], [stagger], astound, [overwhelm], flabbergast (Jocular).
astonishing, a. [amazing], astounding.
astonishment, n. [amazement], [surprise], [wonder], flabbergastation (Jocular).
astraddle, adv. astride.
asylum, n. [retreat], [sanctuary].
Athanasian Creed. Quicunque, Quicunque vult.
athlete, n. [gymnast], pancratist.
athletic, a. [gymnastic], agonistic, pancratic; [stalwart], [muscular], [able-bodied], [brawny], [lusty].
athletics, n. pl. [gymnastics], athletism. Associated words: agonistics, stadium.
atom, n. monad, [molecule], [particle], [bit], [iota], [grain], [scrap], [scintilla].
atomic, a. molecular.
atonable, a. expiable. Antonyms: [unatonable], inexpiable.
atone, v. expiate.
atonement, n. expiation, [amends], [reparation], propitiation.
atoning, a. expiatory, propitiatory.
at short notice. summarily, promptly.
atrocious, a. [heinous], flagitious, [nefarious], [felonious], [infamous], [outrageous].
atrocity, n. heinousness, [enormity], nefariousness, flagrancy, [crime], [outrage].
attach, v. [affix], annex, append, subjoin; [distress], distrain, [seize].
attachment, n. devotedness, [devotion], adherence; adjunct [appendage], appurtenance; [seizure], [distress].
attack, n. [assault], onset, aggression, onslaught, [invasion], escalade, [siege], [descent], [charge], bombardment, fusillade, allonge, oppugnancy; access, [fit].
attack, v. [assault], [assail], [invade], [charge], [beset], [storm], [besiege], bombard, [waylay]; impugn, [censure].
attain, v. [achieve], [compass], [gain].
attainable, a. achievable, compassable, practicable, [obtainable].
attainment, n. [achievement], culmination, acquisition, [accomplishment], [acquirement].
attend, v. [guard], look [after]; [accompany], [escort]; pay [regard], [heed], [listen].
attendant, a. consequent, accompanying, concomitant, attending.
attention, n. [heed], [regard], advertence, [vigilance], circumspection, [consideration], alertness, [watchfulness], [notice]; [civility], [courtesy], deference, devoirs, addresses. Antonyms: [inattention], inadvertence, [slight], [disregard].
attentive, a. [heedful], observant, intent, [mindful], [wary], [alert], circumspect, [watchful]; [courteous], deferential, [considerate]. Antonyms: See inattentive.
attest, v. corroborate, [confirm], [authenticate], [certify], indorse, [ratify].
attestation, n. corroboration, [witness], [authentication], [ratification], [confirmation].
at the same time. [simultaneous].--adv. simultaneously.
attic, n. [garret], loft, cockloft.
attitude, n. [posture], [position], [pose].
attract, v. [allure], [entice], [draw], [decoy], [interest], [engage], induce. Antonyms: [repel], [repulse], [alienate], [deter].
attraction, n. [allurement], [fascination], [charm], [inducement], [witchery], magnetism, [enticement], [lure]. Antonyms: repulsion, [repellence], [repugnance], [antipathy].
attraction, n. chemism, affinity (chemical attraction).
attractive, a. [alluring], engaging, [enticing], magnetic, prepossessing, personable, [winning], mesmeric, [taking], [seductive], [bewitching]. Antonyms: unattractive, [repellent], [repulsive], [forbidding], [repugnant].
attributable, a. [ascribable], imputable, referrible, assignable, traceable.
attribute, v. [ascribe], impute, [assign], [refer], [trace].
attribute, n. [characteristic], [peculiarity], predicate; symbol.
at variance. [bickering], contending, at loggerheads, dissenting.
auction, n. vendue.
audacious, a. presumptuous, [impudent], [insolent], brazen, unabashed. See bold.
augur, v. [portend], [forebode], [presage], [indicate], [betoken].
augury, n. divination, [prophecy]; [omen], portent, auspice, [sign].
august, a. [majestic], [sublime], [imposing], impressive, [grand], [pompous].
auspices, n. pl. [protection], [favor], guidance, patronage, [charge].
auspicious, a. propitious. Antonym: inauspicious.
Austrian Parliament. Reichsrath.
authentic, a. [genuine], trustworthy, authoritative, credible.
authenticate, v. [verify], [attest], [confirm].
authentication, n. [verification], [attestation], [confirmation].
author, n. creator, originator, [father]; littérateur, [writer].
authority, n. [dominion], jurisdiction, authorization, [right]; prestige, [influence], ascendency, supremacy; precedent; [justification], [warrant]; [permission], [sanction], [permit], [license], [warranty]; credibility, [reliability], trustworthiness. Associated word: purview.
authorize, v. empower, commission; [sanction], [warrant], [justify], [confirm].
authorless, a. anonymous.
autocracy, n. [absolutism], [despotism], dictatorship; self [government], autonomy.
autocratic, a. [absolute], [despotic], [arbitrary].
automatic, a. [self-propelling], self-moving; [involuntary], [mechanical].
autopsy, n. necropsy, post-mortem [examination].
auxiliary, n. [assistant], coadjutor, [helper].
avarice, n. [cupidity].
avaricious, a. covetous, [greedy].
average, a. [medium], [ordinary], [mediocre], [middling].
averse, a. disinclined, [indisposed], [reluctant], loath.
aversion, n. [dislike], [antipathy], disinclination, [loathing], [abhorrence].
avid, a. eager, [greedy], desirous.
avidity, n. [eagerness], [greediness], intense [desire].
avoid, v. [evade], [shun], elude, eschew, [shirk], [parry].
avoidance, n. [evasion], eluding, eschewing, parrying.
awaken, v. [wake], awake, [rouse], [arouse], [excite].
aware, a. cognizant, [conscious], apprised, [mindful].
away, adv. hence, absent, gone, aside, off; (Colloq.) on, uninterruptedly.
awe, n. [veneration], [reverence].--v. [overawe], intimidate.
awful, a. appalling, [terrible], [dreadful], [frightful], grewsome, [horrible], [shocking], [heinous], [flagrant]; awe-inspiring, [majestic]; (Slang) [immoderate], [great], [serious], [flagrant], egregious, [excessive].
awfully, adv. fearfully, dreadfully; (Slang) [very], excessively, extremely, exceedingly.
awkward, a. [clumsy], [ungraceful], [bungling], maladroit, [gawky], inelegant, [ungainly], [loutish], [unskillful], [unwieldy], [uncourtly]; [embarrassing]. Antonyms: [graceful], [dexterous], [deft], [courtly], [elegant], adroit, [clever].
awning, n. sun-shade, [canopy], baldaquin, [tilt].
awry, a. distorted, [wry], [crooked], [asquint], askant, [perverse].
ax, n. adz, mattock, broadax, battleax, dolabra, [hatchet], poleax, bipennis.
axiom, n. [truism]; postulate.
axle, n. [arbor], axletree, spindle (of a wheel), axis; gudgeon.