GRE_antonyms [PDF Library]

Main Entry:abstruse

Part of Speech:adjective

Definition:difficult to understand

Synonyms: abstract, enigmatic, esoteric, heavy obscure, perplexing, profound, recondite, subtle, vague

Antonyms: concrete, lucid, obvious

Main Entry:accede

Part of Speech:verb

Definition:agree or consent

Synonyms: acquiesce, concede, concur

Antonyms: condemn, demur, deny, refuse

Main Entry: accentuate

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: focus attention on

Synonyms: accent, emphasize, feature,

Antonyms: mask

Main Entry: acclaim

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: expression of approval

Synonyms: acknowledgment, applause, approbation, eulogizing, exaltation Antonyms: criticism, jeering, vituperation

Main Entry:acclaim

Part of Speech:verb

Definition:give approval

Synonyms: applaud, eulogize, exalt, extol

Antonyms: berate, censure, vituperate

Main Entry: accolade

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: strong praise, recognition of achievement

Synonyms: approval, award, badge

Main Entry: accommodating

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: willing to help

Synonyms: considerate, cooperative, handy, hospitable,

Antonyms: alienating, disobliging, estranged

Main Entry: accessible

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: approachable; ready for use

Synonyms: attainable, obtainable

Antonyms: limited, restricted

Main Entry:accord

Part of Speech:noun

Definition:agreement, mutual understanding (often written)

Synonyms: concert, concord, concurrence, congruence,

Notes:something (a quality) is in accord with something else; something acts in accordance with something else (an activity)

Antonyms: antagonism, denial

Main Entry:accord

Part of Speech:verb

Definition:give approval, grant

Synonyms: accede, acquiesce

Antonyms: argue, deny, oppose

Main Entry:accost

Part of Speech:verb

Definition:approach for conversation or solicitation

Synonyms: annoy, confront, entice, hail, proposition

Antonyms: dodge, evade

Main Entry:accretion

Part of Speech:noun

Definition:gradual growth, addition

Synonyms: accession, augmentation, increment

Antonyms: decrease, shrinkage

Main Entry:acerbic

Part of Speech:adjective

Definition:bitter, sharp, or sour

Synonyms: acrid, astringent, caustic

Main Entry: acquiesce

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: agree with some reluctance

Synonyms: accede, concur

Antonyms: dissent, object, protest