ANS Vocabulary: English Synonyms and Antonyms, Exams of Sociology

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1. Colleague - ANS A co-worker or fellow classmate
2. Compatible - ANS Capable of getting along with other people or things
3. Accommodations - ANS to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable.
4. To adapt
5. Amiable - ANS Friendly, kind, likeable
6. Congenial - ANS Friendly, kind, likeable
7. Aloof - ANS Emotionally distant
8. Nonchalant - ANS Casual, concerned, calm
9. Apathetic - ANS Showing no interest or concern 10)Indifferent - ANS Showing no interest or concern 11)Sentimental - ANS Overly emotional 12)Hysterical - ANS Having excessive and uncontrollable emotion 13)Benevolent - ANS Kind, generous 14)Compassionate - ANS Kind, sympathetic 15)Empathy - ANS Understanding another's feelings 16)Charismatic - ANS Charming 17)Engaging - ANS Interesting, charming, attractive 18)Gracious - ANS Charming, generous, polite 19)Courteous - ANS Polite 20)Cordial - ANS Polite, friendly 21)Tact - ANS Consideration and sensitivity when dealing with others

22)Emulate - ANS To copy or imitate, to look up 23)Flatter - ANS to praise excessively or dishonestly 24)Fidelity - ANS Faithfulness, loyalty 25)Steadfast - ANS Determined, loyal, steady 26)Fickle - ANS Not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently 27)Headstrong - ANS Stubborn, disobedient 28)Obstinate - ANS Stubborn, disobedient 29)Exasperate - ANS to annoy, irritate 30)Infuriate - ANS To anger or enrage 31)Indignant - ANS Outraged, angry at something unjust 32)Mock - ANS To ridicule or make fun of 33)Malicious - ANS Intending to harm or cause suffering 34)Exploit - ANS to take advantage of. A bold action or deed 35)Belittle - ANS to put someone down to express a negative opinion 36)Jeer - ANS to laugh at with scorn 37)Snub - ANS to behave coldly towards, to ignore 38)Condescend - ANS to look down on, to display arrogance. 39)Disdain - ANS Arrogance, scorn 40)Hypocrite - ANS Someone who says one thing and does another 41)Admonish - ANS To scold or warn strongly 42)Reprimand - ANS To scold or warn strongly. A strong warning 43)Vivacious - ANS Lively, spirited 44)Animated - ANS Lively, spirited

68)Robust - ANS Strong, sturdy 69)Pragmatic - ANS Practical, useful 70)Fret - ANS to worry unnecessarily 71)Adversity - ANS Hardship, difficulty, misfortune 72)Plight - ANS A difficult or extremely unpleasant situation 73)Predicament - ANS A difficult or extremely unpleasant situation 74)Rigor - ANS harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment: severity 75)Strenuous - ANS Requiring hard effort or energy 76)Toil - ANS To labor, to work hard 77)Tedious - ANS Boring, firings, low 78)Trek - ANS A very long journey on foot 79)Grimace - ANS A facial expression indicating pain 80)Wince - ANS to flinch in pain or fear 81)Daunting - ANS Discouraging fear 82)Bleak - ANS Hopeless depressing, bear 83)Dread - ANS Great fear, terror 84)Grim - ANS Gloomy, dark, bleak. Relentless, unyielding 85)Ail - ANS to be ill or unwell 86)Deteriorate - ANS to become worse, to disintegrate 87)Falter - ANS to be unsteady or weak, to stumble 88)Relinquish - ANS To give up, abandon, release 89)Concede - ANS to yield or surrender, to give in. To admit to be true 90)Pessimist - ANS A person who expects a bad outcome

91)Optimist - ANS A person who expects a good outcome 92)Versatile - ANS Having a wide variety of skills, flexible 93)Apt - ANS Able, skillful, fitting 94)Capacity - ANS The capability to perform, produce, or hold the maximum amount that can be produced or held. 95)Merit - ANS Excellence in achievement or performance, deserving of aid or recognition. 96)Surpass - ANS to exceed 97)Feat - ANS A great achievement 98)Exuberance - ANS Joyful, enthusiasm 99)Bliss - ANS Extreme happiness

100. Ecstasy - ANS Extreme happiness
101. Elation - ANS Extreme happiness
102. Jubilation - ANS Extreme happiness
103. Awe - ANS Wonder respect admiration
104. Acclaim - ANS Praise, approval
105. Exalt - ANS to praise, glorify, honor, to heighten
106. Astute - ANS Intelligent, smart, sharp
107. Keen - ANS Sharp, intelligent. Cutting, painful. Eager
108. Methodical - ANS In a careful, organized manner
109. Meticulous - ANS Paying strict attention to detail
110. Impeccable - ANS Perfect, without fault
111. Immaculate - ANS Without fault or error, completely clean or perfect
112. Omniscient - ANS All-knowing, income fly wise.

135. Legible - ANS Able to read
136. Cite - ANS to mention, to make reference to
137. Document - ANS To record in detail, writing that provides information
138. Inquire - ANS to ask about
139. Orate - ANS to give. Speech
140. Monologue - ANS A dramatic speech by one character
141. Soliloquy - ANS A speech where a character talks out loud to himself
142. Prologue - ANS An introduction to a play or book
143. Epilogue - ANS A short piece of writing at the end of a play or book
144. Excerpt - ANS A selection from a larger itinerary work, to take a selection from a larger work
145. Synopsis - ANS A summary or outline
146. Genre - ANS A style of literature or art.
147. Memoir - ANS An autobiography
148. Narrative - ANS A story
149. Epic - ANS A very long poem about a heroes adventure, Long and impressive
150. Saga - ANS A story telling the adventures of a hero
151. Parody - ANS A spoof, a homers invitation
152. Protagonist - ANS The main character in a story
153. Metaphor - ANS A poetic or symbolic comparison between two objects or ideas.
154. Parallel - ANS Similar, related. Two lines that are related
155. Abstract - ANS existing only in ideas it theory, not concrete. A short summary of a scientific article

156. Anonymous - ANS having no name or known identity
157. Counsel - ANS to give advice
158. Advocate - ANS to argue in favor of a person or idea. A lawyer
159. Champion - ANS A hero someone who holds first place. To fight for a cause
160. Contemplation - ANS Long and thoughtful conversation
161. Objective - ANS Based on evidence not influenced by personal experience or emotion. A goal
162. Subjective - ANS Based on personal experience or emotion
163. Bias - ANS Prejudice, unequal favor to one side
164. Legislate - ANS to pass a law
165. Ratify - ANS to formerly approve, sign off on
166. Decree - ANS to order
167. Coerce - ANS to force someone to do something through threats and intimidation
168. Comply - ANS to act according to someone's laws or commands
169. Censor - ANS to forbid the distribution of material considered harmful or inappropriate
170. Prohibit - ANS To ban or forbid
171. Felon - ANS Someone who has been convicted of a serious crime
172. Lethal - ANS Deadly
173. Plead - ANS To humbly request help
174. Pardon - ANS to forgive
175. Condone - ANS To forgive or excuse
176. Thwart - ANS to prevent someone from doing something

199. Explicit - ANS Very specifically and clearly stated
200. Overt - ANS Open and conservable, not secret or concealed
201. Negligent - ANS Neglectful, careless, irresponsible
202. Inadvertent - ANS Accidental, unintentional
203. Universal - ANS Characteristic of all people, nationalities, or ethnicities
204. Venerate - ANS To respect or admire greatly, to worship
205. Revere - ANS To idolize or worship
206. Pompous - ANS Arrogant and self-important
207. Pretentious - ANS Arrogant and self-important
208. Haughty - ANS Arrogant, scornful, feeling superior to others
209. Unruly - ANS Wild, uncontrollable, disobedient
210. Insolent - ANS Rude or disrespectful to authority
211. Conceited - ANS Self- centered
212. Vain - ANS Self-centered, n useless, without effect
213. Smug - ANS Pleased with oneself, self-satisfied
214. Refined - ANS Polished, highly developed, purified
215. Prominent - ANS Important, well- known
216. Renown - ANS Fame
217. Affluent - ANS Wealthy
218. Thrive - ANS to boom
219. Prosperous - ANS Thriving, economically well- know
220. Meager - ANS Lacking in amount of quality

221. Benefactor - ANS A person who helps others or other organizations, often by donating by money
222. Charitable - ANS Motivated by generosity, raising funds for the disadvantage
223. Humanitarian - ANS Devoted to the wellbeing of other people
224. Philanthropy - ANS Generous assistance to those in need, devoted to the wellbeing of other people
225. Liberal - ANS Giving freely or loosely, Broad or open minded, progressive
226. Miserly - ANS One who hoards money rather than spending it
227. Procure - ANS to get, acquire or obtain
228. Vend - ANS to sell something
229. Peddle - ANS to sell something
230. Entrepreneur - ANS Someone who starts a business
231. Prudent - ANS Careful ad sensible
232. Thrifty - ANS Careful in spending in money
233. Frugal - ANS Avoiding wasteful or excessive spending
234. Extravagant - ANS Excessive, unrestrained, often related to spending money
235. Lush - ANS Extravagant, abundant, rich
236. Mediocre - ANS Second rate, average it inferior in quality
237. Stark - ANS Bare, simple without decoration or disguise
238. Squander - ANS to waste, to spend carelessly
239. Frivolous - ANS Not serious or sensible, often related to spending money
240. Spontaneous - ANS Impulsive, without spending money
241. Whim - ANS An impulsive or sudden desire

263. Radical - ANS Extreme or revolutionary, a person who has extreme revolutionary ideas
264. Chronological - ANS Arranged in order or time
265. Contemporary - ANS Belonging to the present or same time
266. Simultaneous - ANS I'm Cairo g at the same time
267. Premonition - ANS A foreboding, a feeling of evil to come
268. Ominous - ANS Threatening, menacing, foretelling evil
269. Precursor - ANS Something that comes before and indicates the approach or something or someone
270. Precedent - ANS A previous act or decision that serves as a guide for later situations
271. Predecessor - ANS A person who holds an office or position before another
272. Lineage - ANS An individual's series of ancestors
273. Pedigree - ANS N individuals or animals series of ancestors
274. Residual - ANS Left over, remaining
275. Remnant - ANS A leftover
276. Duration - ANS A time period over which something's lasts or continuous
277. Durable - ANS Lasting for a long time
278. Sustain - ANS To prolonged or extend, to undergo or endure, to provide with necessary nourishment and support.
279. Prophesy - ANS To predict or reveal sown thing before it has happened.
280. Foreshadow - ANS To suggest or indicate what might happen next
281. Foresight - ANS Looking ahead, knowing in advance, preparing for the future
282. Foretell - ANS to predict, to tell what is going to happen

283. Subsequent - ANS Following in time, later
284. Imminent - ANS About to happen, occurs, take place very soon
285. Impending - ANS About to happen, occurs, take place very soon
286. Inevitable - ANS Unavoidable, unable to be prevented
287. Recollect - ANS to remember
288. Reminisce - ANS to recall the past, particularly pleasant memories
289. Nostalgias - ANS Longing for the past
290. Remorse - ANS A feeling of deep regret
291. Commemorate - ANS to remember through a ceremony or service
292. Homage - ANS Respect, tribute, honor
293. Antiquated - ANS Old-fashioned, out of date
294. Archaic - ANS Ancient, old fashioned
295. Obsolete - ANS Not current, no longer in use, out of date
296. Renovate - ANS to renew, to restore to a better condition
297. Innovation - ANS A new way of doing something, a creation of something new
298. Novelty - ANS The state of being new or interesting, a new product
299. Habitual - ANS Usual, regular, according to a habit
300. Intermittent - ANS Stopping and starting irregularly
301. Artifact - ANS A made object
302. Mosaic - ANS Art consisting of glass or stone tiles
303. Intuition - ANS Instinctive, irrational knowledge
304. Presume - ANS to assume without proof
305. Imply - ANS to suggest, to state indirectly

329. Conspicuous - ANS Obvious, easy to notice
330. Confide - ANS to tell a secret to, to entrust
331. Discreet - ANS Respectful of privacy or secrecy
332. Subtle - ANS Fine, delicate, not obvious
333. Oblivious - ANS Lacking awareness, forgetful
334. Sarcastic - ANS ridiculing it making fun of
335. Cryptic - ANS Difficult to understand or decipher
336. Enigma - ANS A mystery, a difficult problem
337. Ambiguous - ANS Unclear, having more than one possible meaning
338. Dubious - ANS Doubtful, uncertain, Disbelieving, not convinced
339. Skeptical - ANS Disbelieving, doubting
340. Absurdity - ANS Something reasonable, contradictory, ridiculous
341. Delusion - ANS a false belief, not real or logical
342. Mirage - ANS An illusion
343. Distort - ANS To deform or alter an objects original shape, to falsely change the meaning of something
344. Obscure - ANS Unclear, dark
345. Baffling - ANS Puzzling king and frustrating
346. Perplex - ANS to confuse, to puzzle
347. Bewilder - ANS to confuse, to puzzle
348. Muddle - ANS to confuse, mix up
349. Convoluted - ANS Complex and intricate
350. Contend - ANS To dispute or compete, to claim to be true

351. Contradict - ANS To oppose or deny
352. Irony - ANS Contradiction between what is expected and hay actually occurs, sarcasm
353. Erroneous - ANS Wrong, mistaken, in error
354. Be bunk - ANS To disprove or expose something false
355. Refute - ANS to disapprove or expose something false
356. Woe - ANS Grief, sorrow, suffering
357. Melancholy - ANS Depressed, sad. Gloomy
358. Morose - ANS Depressed, sad, gloomy
359. Somber - ANS Depressing, gloomy, dark
360. Dismal - ANS Depressing, gloomy
361. Hail - ANS to praise, to greet joyfully, to rain small ice partials
362. Turmoil - ANS Violent disturbance or protest, disorder
363. Uproar - ANS A state of noise, excitement, and confusion
364. Irate - ANS Extremely angry
365. Livid - ANS Extremely angry, Grayish blue, bruise color
366. Ferocity - ANS The condition of being wild and fierce
367. Recede - ANS To withdraw or move back
368. Impasse - ANS A deadlock, a point that cannot be passed
369. Impenetrable - ANS Dense, unable to be penetrated, Impossible to understand
370. Deft - ANS Skillful, quick in action
371. Haste - ANS Speedy it quick action
372. Denounce - ANS to speak out against

396. Sinister - ANS Threatening, menacing, dark
397. Evade - ANS To escape or dodge
398. Subside - ANS To die down or ware off
399. Fortify - ANS to strengthen
400. Prevail - ANS to be greater in number, power, importance
401. Sentry - ANS A lookout, sow one who keeps watch
402. Vigilant - ANS Carefully observant, on the lookout for danger
403. Tactician - ANS A person who is skilled at planning tactics or strategies
404. Hypothesis - ANS An educated guess that has not yet been proven
405. Compile - ANS to gather together
406. Cumulative - ANS Adding together, incorporating everything up to the present
407. Comprehensive - ANS Thorough, covering a wide area, including everything
408. Criterion - ANS A standard which other things can be judged
409. Scrutiny - ANS Intense examination or inspection
410. Fundamental - ANS Involving basic or essential principles
411. Innate - ANS Natural, present at birth
412. Congenital - ANS Present at birth
413. Hereditary - ANS Inherited, passed from parents to children
414. Heterogeneous - ANS Having many different elements or parts
415. Homogenous - ANS All of the same kind, having consistent or identical parts
416. Saturate - ANS To fill or soak completely
417. Dilute - ANS To weaken or lessen in strength, to water down

418. Humid - ANS Damp, having a great deal of water vapor in the air
419. Irrigate - ANS to supply with water
420. Deluge - ANS A flood of downpour
421. Erosion - ANS The process of wearing away by water or wind
422. Corrode - ANS to cause to deteriorate, to eat away by water, air, or acid
423. Tarnish - ANS to make dirty, often a metal through exposure to air
424. Dehydrate - ANS to remove water, to dry out
425. Arid - ANS dry, lacking rainfall
426. Parch - ANS to dry out through heat
427. Altitude - ANS Height, elevation above sea level
428. Excavate - ANS to dig up
429. Incision - ANS The result of cutting
430. Apparatus - ANS Equipment
431. Remedy - ANS A cure or solution
432. Phenomenon - ANS An observable event or occurrence
433. Acoustics - ANS The study of the properties of sound
434. Auditory - ANS Relating to the process of hearing
435. Cacophony - ANS A loud, harsh, disagreeable noise
436. Din - ANS A loud, harsh, disagreeable noise
437. Muted - ANS Softened, hushed, quiet
438. Olfactory - ANS Relating to the sense of smell
439. Pungent - ANS Having a strong or sharp taste of odor
440. Rancid - ANS Having a sour or stale Taste it smell due to decomposition