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1.​ Abate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To lessen, diminish, or subside.
○​ Simple Idea: To become weaker or less intense. Think of something "calming down."
○​ Synonyms: Decrease, reduce, subside, dwindle
○​ Antonyms: Intensify, increase, strengthen, escalate
○​ Example: The storm began to abate after an hour of heavy rain.
2.​ Abdicate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To give up (a throne, power, or responsibility) formally.
○​ Simple Idea: To quit a high position or duty.
○​ Synonyms: Resign, relinquish, renounce, step down
○​ Antonyms: Assume, seize, take (power), hold (on to)
○​ Example: King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved.
3.​ Aberration
○​ Meaning: (n.) A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, often an
unwelcome one.
○​ Simple Idea: Something odd, unusual, or abnormal; a deviation from the typical.
○​ Synonyms: Anomaly, deviation, irregularity, oddity
○​ Antonyms: Normality, typicality, regularity, standard
○​ Example: The sudden warm weather in January was an aberration.
4.​ Abhor
○​ Meaning: (v.) To regard with disgust and hatred.
 ○​ Simple Idea: To hate something deeply.
○​ Synonyms: Detest, loathe, despise, execrate
○​ Antonyms: Love, adore, admire, cherish
○​ Example: She abhors any form of discrimination.
5.​ Abridge
○​ Meaning: (v.) To shorten (a text, movie, speech, etc.) without losing the essential
meaning.
○​ Simple Idea: To make something shorter.
○​ Synonyms: Condense, shorten, curtail, truncate
○​ Antonyms: Expand, lengthen, extend, elaborate
○​ Example: The editor decided to abridge the lengthy report for the presentation.
6.​ Acumen
○​ Meaning: (n.) The ability to make good, quick, and shrewd judgments and decisions,
especially in a particular domain.
○​ Simple Idea: Sharpness of mind; quick insight. "Smart thinking."
○​ Synonyms: Shrewdness, astuteness, sagacity, discernment
○​ Antonyms: Ignorance, obtuseness, dullness, stupidity
○​ Example: Her business acumen helped the startup succeed quickly.
7.​ Adversity
○​ Meaning: (n.) Difficulties; misfortune.
○​ Simple Idea: Hardship, bad luck, or a challenging situation.
○​ Synonyms: Hardship, misfortune, distress, calamity
○​ Antonyms: Prosperity, good fortune, success, ease
○​ Example: He overcame many adversities to achieve his goals.
8.​ Alleviate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe or intense.
○​ Simple Idea: To ease, relieve, or lighten a burden/pain.
○​ Synonyms: Ease, relieve, mitigate, lessen
○​ Antonyms: Worsen, aggravate, intensify, exacerbate
○​ Example: The pain medication helped to alleviate her discomfort.
9.​ Ameliorate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
○​ Simple Idea: To improve a bad situation.
○​ Synonyms: Improve, enhance, better, refine
○​ Antonyms: Deteriorate, worsen, aggravate, impair
○​ Example: The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions in the slum.
10.​Amiable
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
○​ Simple Idea: Friendly, pleasant, easy to get along with.
○​ Synonyms: Friendly, affable, cordial, genial
○​ Antonyms: Hostile, unfriendly, disagreeable, belligerent
○​ Example: Her amiable nature made her popular among her classmates.
11.​Anomalous
 ○​ Meaning: (adj.) Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; irregular.
○​ Simple Idea: Abnormal, unusual, or out of place. (Similar to an "aberration" but often
describing a state or quality).
○​ Synonyms: Abnormal, irregular, atypical, unusual
○​ Antonyms: Normal, regular, typical, standard
○​ Example: Scientists observed an anomalous reading on the instrument.
12.​Apathy
○​ Meaning: (n.) Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
○​ Simple Idea: Not caring; indifference.
○​ Synonyms: Indifference, unconcern, disinterest, passivity
○​ Antonyms: Enthusiasm, passion, interest, zeal
○​ Example: The widespread apathy among citizens led to low voter turnout.
13.​Apprehensive
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
○​ Simple Idea: Worried or nervous about the future.
○​ Synonyms: Worried, anxious, uneasy, fearful
○​ Antonyms: Confident, calm, serene, optimistic
○​ Example: She felt apprehensive about going on stage for her first performance.
14.​Arbitrary
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason
or system.
○​ Simple Idea: Done without a clear reason or logic; seeming random or unfair.
○​ Synonyms: Capricious, random, whimsical, discretionary
○​ Antonyms: Rational, logical, reasoned, systematic
○​ Example: The judge's decision seemed arbitrary and inconsistent.
15.​Arid
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of land or a climate) Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to
support vegetation. Also, lacking interest.
○​ Simple Idea: Very dry (like a desert); or dull/uninteresting (for a topic).
○​ Synonyms: Dry, parched, desolate, barren (for land); dull, uninteresting (for topic)
○​ Antonyms: Fertile, wet, moist (for land); lively, stimulating (for topic)
○​ Example: The arid landscape stretched for miles under the scorching sun.
16.​Ascetic
○​ Meaning: (adj./n.) Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all
forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
○​ Simple Idea: Living a very strict, simple life, often without pleasures.
○​ Synonyms: Austere, self-denying, abstinent, rigorous
○​ Antonyms: Indulgent, luxurious, hedonistic, permissive
○​ Example: The monk led an ascetic life, meditating and fasting daily.
17.​Assuage
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; to satisfy (an appetite or
desire).
○​ Simple Idea: To calm or soothe a strong feeling; to satisfy a need.
 ○​ Synonyms: Soothe, alleviate, mollify, pacify
○​ Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify, inflame, worsen
○​ Example: He tried to assuage her fears by explaining the situation calmly.
18.​Audacious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; fearless and
daring.
○​ Simple Idea: Very bold, brave, and perhaps a bit reckless.
○​ Synonyms: Daring, bold, brave, intrepid, impudent
○​ Antonyms: Timid, cowardly, cautious, meek
○​ Example: It was an audacious decision to launch the new product without extensive
testing.
19.​Auspicious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Conducive to success; favorable; indicating a good chance of
success.
○​ Simple Idea: Promising good luck or success.
○​ Synonyms: Favorable, propitious, promising, fortunate
○​ Antonyms: Inauspicious, unfavorable, ominous, ill-fated
○​ Example: The clear blue sky was an auspicious sign for the picnic.
20.​Austerity
○​ Meaning: (n.) Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and
simplicity of life.
○​ Simple Idea: Living very simply, often without luxuries, sometimes due to strictness
or economic necessity.
○​ Synonyms: Severity, strictness, frugality, plainness
○​ Antonyms: Lavishness, luxury, extravagance, indulgence
○​ Example: The government announced new austerity measures to reduce national
debt.

21.​Benevolent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Well meaning and kindly; serving a charitable rather than
profit-making purpose.
○​ Simple Idea: Kind, generous, and doing good for others.
○​ Synonyms: Kind, charitable, generous, philanthropic
○​ Antonyms: Malevolent, malicious, cruel, unkind
○​ Example: The benevolent foundation donated millions to educational programs.
22.​Benign
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Gentle and kind; not harmful in effect. (Often used medically for
non-cancerous).
 ○​ Simple Idea: Harmless; gentle; mild.
○​ Synonyms: Harmless, gentle, kind, mild
○​ Antonyms: Malignant, harmful, hostile, dangerous
○​ Example: Thankfully, the doctor confirmed that the growth was benign.

23.​Candid
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Truthful and straightforward; frank.
○​ Simple Idea: Honest and direct, saying what you truly think.
○​ Synonyms: Frank, honest, straightforward, sincere
○​ Antonyms: Deceptive, evasive, dishonest, indirect
○​ Example: She gave a candid assessment of the project's chances of success.
24.​Capricious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
○​ Simple Idea: Unpredictable; changing suddenly and often for no clear reason.
○​ Synonyms: Fickle, unpredictable, whimsical, mercurial
○​ Antonyms: Consistent, stable, steadfast, predictable
○​ Example: The capricious weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
25.​Censure
○​ Meaning: (v./n.) (v.) To express severe disapproval of (someone or something),
especially in a formal statement. (n.) Strong, formal disapproval.
○​ Simple Idea: To strongly criticize or condemn someone publicly.
○​ Synonyms: (v.) Condemn, criticize, reprimand; (n.) Reprimand, condemnation
○​ Antonyms: (v.) Praise, commend, approve; (n.) Praise, approval
○​ Example: The politician received a formal censure from the ethics committee.
26.​Coherent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
○​ Simple Idea: Clear, logical, and well-organized so it makes sense.
○​ Synonyms: Logical, consistent, clear, articulate (for speech)
○​ Antonyms: Incoherent, disjointed, illogical, confused
○​ Example: She presented a coherent argument that convinced the jury.
27.​Complacent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Self-satisfied, especially when unaware of actual dangers or
deficiencies.
○​ Simple Idea: Too pleased with yourself or a situation, to the point of being
overconfident and not seeing potential problems.
○​ Synonyms: Smug, self-satisfied, unconcerned, self-assured
○​ Antonyms: Concerned, uneasy, humble, vigilant
○​ Example: Don't become complacent about your studies; there's always more to
 learn.
28.​Concur
○​ Meaning: (v.) To agree.
○​ Simple Idea: To have the same opinion or agree with something.
○​ Synonyms: Agree, assent, coincide, accede
○​ Antonyms: Disagree, differ, dissent, oppose
○​ Example: The two scientists concurred on the findings of the experiment.
29.​Condone
○​ Meaning: (v.) To accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or
offensive) to continue.
○​ Simple Idea: To approve of or tolerate something bad or wrong.
○​ Synonyms: Overlook, tolerate, excuse, approve (of wrongdoing)
○​ Antonyms: Forbid, condemn, disapprove, denounce
○​ Example: The school does not condone bullying of any kind.
30.​Conjecture
○​ Meaning: (n./v.) (n.) An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete
information. (v.) To form such an opinion.
○​ Simple Idea: A guess or theory without much proof.
○​ Synonyms: (n.) Guess, speculation, hypothesis; (v.) Speculate, guess
○​ Antonyms: (n.) Fact, certainty, proof; (v.) Know, prove
○​ Example: The detective's theory was pure conjecture until more evidence emerged.

31.​Debilitate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (someone or something) weak and infirm.
○​ Simple Idea: To weaken or drain the strength from.
○​ Synonyms: Weaken, enfeeble, incapacitate, drain
○​ Antonyms: Strengthen, energize, invigorate, fortify
○​ Example: A long illness can severely debilitate a person.
32.​Deference
○​ Meaning: (n.) Humble submission and respect.
○​ Simple Idea: Respect shown for someone or something, especially an elder or
authority.
○​ Synonyms: Respect, homage, reverence, submission
○​ Antonyms: Disrespect, defiance, rebellion, contempt
○​ Example: Young soldiers showed great deference to their commanding officer.
33.​Deleterious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Causing harm or damage.
○​ Simple Idea: Harmful or damaging.
 ○​ Synonyms: Harmful, detrimental, pernicious, damaging
○​ Antonyms: Beneficial, advantageous, harmless, helpful
○​ Example: Excessive screen time can have a deleterious effect on eyesight.
34.​Delineate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To describe or portray (something) precisely; to mark the exact
boundary of.
○​ Simple Idea: To clearly describe, outline, or draw the boundaries of something.
○​ Synonyms: Describe, define, outline, depict
○​ Antonyms: Obscure, confuse, distort, blur
○​ Example: The report clearly delineated the responsibilities of each team member.
35.​Denounce
○​ Meaning: (v.) To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
○​ Simple Idea: To strongly criticize or condemn someone/something in public.
○​ Synonyms: Condemn, criticize, censure, accuse
○​ Antonyms: Praise, commend, acclaim, approve
○​ Example: Human rights organizations denounced the oppressive regime.
36.​Deplete
○​ Meaning: (v.) To use up the supply or resources of.
○​ Simple Idea: To reduce or use up a supply of something.
○​ Synonyms: Exhaust, consume, diminish, drain
○​ Antonyms: Replenish, increase, fill, accumulate
○​ Example: Years of over-mining have depleted the natural resources in the region.
37.​Digress
○​ Meaning: (v.) To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
○​ Simple Idea: To wander off topic.
○​ Synonyms: Deviate, stray, wander, ramble
○​ Antonyms: Stay on topic, focus, keep to the point
○​ Example: The professor often digressed from the lecture topic to tell interesting
anecdotes.
38.​Dilemma
○​ Meaning: (n.) A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or
more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
○​ Simple Idea: A tough choice between two difficult options.
○​ Synonyms: Quandary, predicament, sticky situation, impasse
○​ Antonyms: Solution, easy choice, certainty
○​ Example: She faced a classic dilemma: career or family.
39.​Disparity
○​ Meaning: (n.) A great difference.
○​ Simple Idea: An unfair or noticeable difference between things.
○​ Synonyms: Inequality, discrepancy, divergence, imbalance
○​ Antonyms: Similarity, equality, parity, resemblance
○​ Example: There's a huge disparity in wealth between the city's rich and poor
residents.
40.​Duplicity
○​ Meaning: (n.) Deceitfulness; double-dealing.
○​ Simple Idea: Being two-faced or dishonest; trickery.
○​ Synonyms: Deception, deceit, trickery, fraudulence
○​ Antonyms: Honesty, sincerity, straightforwardness, candor
○​ Example: The spy was known for his duplicity, often betraying both sides.

41.​Ebullient
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Cheerful and full of energy.
○​ Simple Idea: Very enthusiastic and lively.
○​ Synonyms: Exuberant, buoyant, vivacious, joyful
○​ Antonyms: Depressed, lethargic, gloomy, subdued
○​ Example: Her ebullient personality made her a popular leader.
42.​Eclectic
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of
sources.
○​ Simple Idea: Made up of many different styles, ideas, or sources. Diverse.
○​ Synonyms: Diverse, varied, wide-ranging, heterogeneous
○​ Antonyms: Narrow, limited, uniform, homogeneous
○​ Example: The restaurant offered an eclectic menu with dishes from around the
world.
43.​Efficacy
○​ Meaning: (n.) The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
○​ Simple Idea: How well something works or produces the desired result.
○​ Synonyms: Effectiveness, success, potency, power
○​ Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, uselessness, futility, weakness
○​ Example: The efficacy of the new vaccine is being tested in clinical trials.
44.​Elucidate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (something) clear; explain.
○​ Simple Idea: To explain something clearly; to shed light on it.
○​ Synonyms: Clarify, explain, explicate, illuminate
○​ Antonyms: Obscure, confuse, muddle, complicate
○​ Example: Could you please elucidate your points so that everyone understands?
45.​Enervate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
○​ Simple Idea: To make someone feel very tired or weak.
○​ Synonyms: Weaken, debilitate, exhaust, tire
○​ Antonyms: Energize, invigorate, strengthen, animate
 ○​ Example: The oppressive heat seemed to enervate everyone at the outdoor event.
46.​Equivocal
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.
○​ Simple Idea: Unclear, ambiguous, or having a double meaning, often intentionally to
mislead.
○​ Synonyms: Ambiguous, vague, unclear, uncertain
○​ Antonyms: Clear, unambiguous, unequivocal, definite
○​ Example: His response to the question was equivocal, leaving us confused about
his true stance.
47.​Exacerbate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
○​ Simple Idea: To make a bad situation even worse.
○​ Synonyms: Worsen, aggravate, intensify, inflame
○​ Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, improve, lessen
○​ Example: The new restrictions will only exacerbate the economic crisis.
48.​Exonerate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially
after due consideration of the case.
○​ Simple Idea: To declare someone innocent; to clear of blame.
○​ Synonyms: Absolve, acquit, clear, vindicate
○​ Antonyms: Incriminate, accuse, blame, condemn
○​ Example: The new evidence helped to exonerate the falsely accused man.
49.​Extol
○​ Meaning: (v.) To praise enthusiastically.
○​ Simple Idea: To praise someone or something highly.
○​ Synonyms: Praise, laud, eulogize, acclaim
○​ Antonyms: Criticize, condemn, denounce, disparage
○​ Example: The teachers extolled the students' hard work and dedication.
50.​Facetious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor;
flippant.
○​ Simple Idea: Joking or trying to be funny about a serious topic in an inappropriate
way.
○​ Synonyms: Flippant, jocular, sarcastic, playful (in a joking way)
○​ Antonyms: Serious, earnest, grave, solemn
○​ Example: Her facetious comments during the eulogy were met with disapproval.

51.​Fathom
 ○​ Meaning: (v.) To understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much
thought.
○​ Simple Idea: To fully understand a deep or complicated idea.
○​ Synonyms: Comprehend, grasp, understand, discern
○​ Antonyms: Misunderstand, confuse, mystify, perplex
○​ Example: It's hard to fathom the vastness of the universe.
52.​Feasible
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Possible to do easily or conveniently; achievable.
○​ Simple Idea: Possible and practical to do.
○​ Synonyms: Practicable, achievable, viable, possible
○​ Antonyms: Impractical, impossible, unworkable, unrealistic
○​ Example: The committee decided that the proposed plan was not feasible due to
budget constraints.
53.​Fervent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
○​ Simple Idea: Showing very strong and passionate feelings.
○​ Synonyms: Ardent, passionate, zealous, intense
○​ Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, dispassionate, unenthusiastic
○​ Example: She was a fervent supporter of environmental protection.
54.​Fickle
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests,
or affection.
○​ Simple Idea: Unreliable; changing one's mind or loyalty often.
○​ Synonyms: Capricious, changeable, unstable, volatile
○​ Antonyms: Constant, stable, steadfast, reliable
○​ Example: The audience's tastes are notoriously fickle.
55.​Fortuitous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Happening by chance rather than intention; usually a lucky chance.
○​ Simple Idea: Happening by lucky chance.
○​ Synonyms: Accidental, serendipitous, opportune, lucky
○​ Antonyms: Deliberate, intentional, planned, unlucky
○​ Example: It was a fortuitous coincidence that we both arrived at the same time.
56.​Frugal
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Sparing or economical with regard to money or food; simple and
plain.
○​ Simple Idea: Careful with money, not wasteful; thrifty.
○​ Synonyms: Thrifty, economical, careful, parsimonious
○​ Antonyms: Wasteful, extravagant, lavish, profligate
○​ Example: Despite his wealth, he lived a remarkably frugal lifestyle.

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 57.​Garrulous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
○​ Simple Idea: Very talkative; chatty.
○​ Synonyms: Loquacious, talkative, voluble, verbose
○​ Antonyms: Taciturn, quiet, reserved, concise
○​ Example: The garrulous old man entertained us with endless stories.
58.​Gregarious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of a person) Fond of company; sociable.
○​ Simple Idea: Outgoing; likes to be with people.
○​ Synonyms: Sociable, friendly, outgoing, convivial
○​ Antonyms: Reclusive, unsociable, solitary, introverted
○​ Example: Being a gregarious person, he easily made friends wherever he went.

59.​Hapless
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (especially of a person) Unfortunate.
○​ Simple Idea: Unlucky; ill-fated.
○​ Synonyms: Unlucky, unfortunate, ill-fated, cursed
○​ Antonyms: Fortunate, lucky, blessed, prosperous
○​ Example: The hapless traveler missed his train and then lost his luggage.
60.​Haughty
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
○​ Simple Idea: Proud and looking down on others; arrogant.
○​ Synonyms: Arrogant, proud, supercilious, conceited
○​ Antonyms: Humble, modest, meek, unassuming
○​ Example: Her haughty dismissal of his opinion offended everyone.

61.​Ignominious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
○​ Simple Idea: Causing public shame or disgrace.
○​ Synonyms: Humiliating, shameful, disgraceful, ignoble
○​ Antonyms: Glorious, honorable, respectable, dignified
○​ Example: The team suffered an ignominious defeat, losing by a huge margin.
62.​Immutable
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
○​ Simple Idea: Unchangeable; cannot be altered.
○​ Synonyms: Unchangeable, constant, fixed, permanent​
Antonyms: Variable, changeable, mutable, flexible
○​ Example: The laws of nature are immutable.
63.​Impeccable
○​ Meaning: (adj.) In accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
○​ Simple Idea: Perfect, flawless, or without any mistakes.
○​ Synonyms: Flawless, perfect, pristine, faultless
○​ Antonyms: Imperfect, flawed, fallible, deficient
○​ Example: His performance was impeccable, earning him a standing ovation.
64.​Impede
○​ Meaning: (v.) To delay or block the progress or action of (someone or something).
○​ Simple Idea: To hinder or slow down progress.
○​ Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, hamper, delay
○​ Antonyms: Facilitate, assist, promote, advance
○​ Example: Heavy snow impeded rescue efforts in the mountains.
65.​Impetuous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
○​ Simple Idea: Impulsive; acting without thinking.
○​ Synonyms: Impulsive, hasty, rash, reckless
○​ Antonyms: Cautious, thoughtful, planned, deliberate
○​ Example: His impetuous decision to buy the expensive car left him short of cash.
66.​Impoverish
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (a person or area) poor; to exhaust the strength or vitality of.
○​ Simple Idea: To make poor; to make something weaker or of poorer quality.
○​ Synonyms: Pauperize, beggarlize, deplete, exhaust
○​ Antonyms: Enrich, enrich, strengthen, boost
○​ Example: The war threatened to impoverish the entire nation.
67.​Incessant
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of something regarded as unpleasant) Continuing without pause or
interruption.
○​ Simple Idea: Non-stop; continuous and often annoying.
○​ Synonyms: Continuous, unending, constant, perpetual
○​ Antonyms: Intermittent, sporadic, occasional, temporary
○​ Example: The incessant noise from the traffic kept her awake all night.
68.​Inclement
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of the weather) Unpleasantly cold or wet.
○​ Simple Idea: Stormy, harsh, or severe (only for weather).
○​ Synonyms: Stormy, harsh, severe, foul
○​ Antonyms: Mild, pleasant, clear, clement
○​ Example: The football match was canceled due to inclement weather.
69.​Incongruous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of
something.
○​ Simple Idea: Out of place; not fitting well together.
○​ Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, clashing, inconsistent
○​ Antonyms: Appropriate, fitting, consistent, harmonious
○​ Example: A tiny, modern cottage seemed incongruous amidst the grand Victorian
houses.
70.​Indifferent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
○​ Simple Idea: Not caring; showing no interest or emotion.
○​ Synonyms: Apathetic, unconcerned, unbiased, nonchalant
○​ Antonyms: Concerned, interested, enthusiastic, biased
○​ Example: He remained indifferent to his friends' arguments.
71.​Indolent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
○​ Simple Idea: Lazy; dislikes effort.
○​ Synonyms: Lazy, idle, sluggish, lethargic
○​ Antonyms: Industrious, diligent, energetic, active
○​ Example: An indolent student often falls behind in their studies.
72.​Ineffable
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
○​ Simple Idea: Beyond words; indescribable.
○​ Synonyms: Indescribable, inexpressible, transcendent, sublime
○​ Antonyms: Definable, expressible, describable
○​ Example: The joy of holding his newborn child was ineffable.
73.​Inherent
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic
attribute.
○​ Simple Idea: A natural, basic, or built-in quality of something.
○​ Synonyms: Intrinsic, innate, essential, fundamental
○​ Antonyms: Acquired, extrinsic, external, foreign
○​ Example: The desire for success is inherent in most people.
74.​Inquisitive
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Curious or inquiring; eager to learn.
○​ Simple Idea: Curious; asking a lot of questions.
○​ Synonyms: Curious, questioning, eager (to learn), probing
○​ Antonyms: Uninterested, indifferent, incurious, apathetic
○​ Example: The inquisitive child always asked "why?" about everything.
75.​Insipid
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.
○​ Simple Idea: Bland, dull, or boring.
○​ Synonyms: Bland, tasteless, dull, uninspiring
 ○​ Antonyms: Flavorful, exciting, stimulating, lively
○​ Example: The movie had an insipid plot and boring characters.

76.​Lament
○​ Meaning: (v.) To express passionate grief or sorrow about.
○​ Simple Idea: To mourn or express deep sadness.
○​ Synonyms: Mourn, grieve, weep, bewail
○​ Antonyms: Rejoice, celebrate, exult, commend
○​ Example: He lamented the lost opportunities of his youth.
77.​Laudable
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of an action, idea, or goal) Deserving praise and commendation.
○​ Simple Idea: Praiseworthy; deserving admiration.
○​ Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, meritorious
○​ Antonyms: Deplorable, blameworthy, reprehensible, shameful
○​ Example: His efforts to organize the charity event were truly laudable.
78.​Lethargic
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Characterized by laziness or lack of energy.
○​ Simple Idea: Sluggish, tired, or without energy.
○​ Synonyms: Sluggish, indolent, tired, listless
○​ Antonyms: Energetic, active, vigorous, alert
○​ Example: After the long flight, I felt too lethargic to do anything.
79.​Loquacious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
○​ Simple Idea: Very talkative. (Similar to garrulous).
○​ Synonyms: Talkative, garrulous, voluble, chatty
○​ Antonyms: Taciturn, quiet, reserved, reticent
○​ Example: The loquacious tour guide shared many interesting facts.
80.​Lucid
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Also, clear-minded.
○​ Simple Idea: Clear and easy to understand; also, thinking clearly.
○​ Synonyms: Clear, understandable, coherent, rational (for mind)
○​ Antonyms: Vague, unclear, ambiguous, confused (for mind)
○​ Example: His explanation of the complex theory was surprisingly lucid.

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81.​Meticulous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
○​ Simple Idea: Extremely careful and precise, paying attention to every detail.
○​ Synonyms: Careful, precise, thorough, fastidious
○​ Antonyms: Careless, sloppy, negligent, imprecise
○​ Example: The chef was meticulous in preparing each dish.
82.​Mitigate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
○​ Simple Idea: To lessen the severity or impact of something negative.
○​ Synonyms: Alleviate, reduce, lessen, ease
○​ Antonyms: Aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, worsen
○​ Example: Wearing a helmet can mitigate the risk of head injuries.
83.​Mundane
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Lacking interest or excitement; dull; ordinary.
○​ Simple Idea: Ordinary, dull, everyday, not exciting.
○​ Synonyms: Ordinary, dull, routine, commonplace
○​ Antonyms: Extraordinary, exciting, unique, captivating
○​ Example: He found his office job rather mundane and longed for adventure.

84.​Nebulous
○​ Meaning: (adj.) In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. (of a concept or idea) Vague or
ill-defined.
○​ Simple Idea: Vague, unclear, or hazy; not clearly formed.
○​ Synonyms: Vague, hazy, unclear, undefined
○​ Antonyms: Clear, definite, precise, distinct
○​ Example: Her plans for the future were still nebulous.
85.​Nefarious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (typically of an action or activity) Wicked or criminal.
○​ Simple Idea: Evil, wicked, or villainous.
○​ Synonyms: Wicked, evil, villainous, heinous
○​ Antonyms: Virtuous, righteous, benevolent, honorable
○​ Example: The super-villain hatched a nefarious plot to take over the world.

86.​Obdurate
 ○​ Meaning: (adj.) Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
○​ Simple Idea: Very stubborn; refusing to change one's mind.
○​ Synonyms: Stubborn, unyielding, inflexible, rigid
○​ Antonyms: Flexible, amenable, compliant, yielding
○​ Example: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained obdurate in his belief.
87.​Oblivion
○​ Meaning: (n.) The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
around one; the state of being forgotten.
○​ Simple Idea: The state of being forgotten or unaware.
○​ Synonyms: Unawareness, unconsciousness, forgetfulness, obscurity
○​ Antonyms: Awareness, consciousness, memory, fame
○​ Example: The ancient civilization slowly faded into oblivion.
88.​Opaque
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Not able to be seen through; not transparent. (of language) hard to
understand.
○​ Simple Idea: Not transparent; difficult to see through; or hard to understand.
○​ Synonyms: Cloudy, non-transparent, obscure (for meaning), unintelligible
○​ Antonyms: Transparent, clear, translucent, lucid (for meaning)
○​ Example: The window was made of opaque glass for privacy.
89.​Ostentatious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress
or attract notice.
○​ Simple Idea: Showy, flashy, or attention-grabbing in an exaggerated way, often to
show off wealth or importance.
○​ Synonyms: Showy, flashy, pretentious, flamboyant
○​ Antonyms: Modest, understated, simple, discreet
○​ Example: She wore an ostentatious diamond necklace to the party.

90.​Pernicious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
○​ Simple Idea: Very harmful, often secretly or gradually damaging.
○​ Synonyms: Harmful, damaging, destructive, insidious
○​ Antonyms: Beneficial, harmless, advantageous, salutary
○​ Example: The spread of misinformation can have a pernicious effect on society.
91.​Philanthropic
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of a person or organization) Seeking to promote the welfare of
others; generous and benevolent.
○​ Simple Idea: Related to charity; loving humanity and wanting to help people.
 ○​ Synonyms: Charitable, benevolent, humanitarian, altruistic
○​ Antonyms: Selfish, stingy, misanthropic, greedy
○​ Example: The billionaire was known for his philanthropic endeavors, funding many
schools and hospitals.
92.​Plausible
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of an argument or statement) Seeming reasonable or probable.
○​ Simple Idea: Believable; sounds reasonable or likely to be true.
○​ Synonyms: Credible, believable, probable, conceivable
○​ Antonyms: Implausible, unbelievable, improbable, incredible
○​ Example: Her explanation for being late sounded perfectly plausible.
93.​Profound
○​ Meaning: (adj.) (of a state, quality, or emotion) Very great or intense. (of a thought or
insight) Very deep and insightful.
○​ Simple Idea: Very deep (e.g., profound thought, profound impact); very intense (e.g.,
profound sadness).
○​ Synonyms: Deep, insightful, intense, thoughtful, weighty
○​ Antonyms: Superficial, shallow, trivial, slight
○​ Example: The philosopher's ideas had a profound influence on modern thought.
94.​Proliferate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
○​ Simple Idea: To grow or multiply quickly.
○​ Synonyms: Multiply, reproduce (rapidly), spread, escalate
○​ Antonyms: Decrease, diminish, dwindle, contract
○​ Example: In recent years, smartphones have proliferated across the globe.

95.​Quell
○​ Meaning: (v.) To put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of
force; to suppress (a feeling).
○​ Simple Idea: To put down or suppress something (like a rebellion); to calm a strong
feeling.
○​ Synonyms: Suppress, subdue, curb, crush (a revolt), calm (fears)
○​ Antonyms: Incite, instigate, provoke, foster
○​ Example: The police quickly quelled the riot.

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 96.​Rancor
○​ Meaning: (n.) Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
○​ Simple Idea: Deep and bitter hatred or ill-will.
○​ Synonyms: Malice, animosity, hatred, bitterness
○​ Antonyms: Goodwill, amity, affection, kindness
○​ Example: Despite their long dispute, there was no rancor between the two former
friends.
97.​Renounce
○​ Meaning: (v.) To formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or
possession); to give up.
○​ Simple Idea: To officially give up or reject something (like a belief, claim, or habit).
○​ Synonyms: Reject, abandon, relinquish, disown
○​ Antonyms: Accept, embrace, claim, adopt
○​ Example: He decided to renounce his bad habits and live a healthier life.
98.​Repudiate
○​ Meaning: (v.) To refuse to accept or be associated with; to deny the truth or validity
of.
○​ Simple Idea: To strongly reject or refuse to accept.
○​ Synonyms: Reject, disavow, disown, deny
○​ Antonyms: Accept, affirm, embrace, acknowledge
○​ Example: The company repudiated all claims of negligence.

99.​Sagacious
○​ Meaning: (adj.) Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment;
shrewd.
○​ Simple Idea: Wise and clever, especially in making good decisions.
○​ Synonyms: Wise, shrewd, astute, discerning
○​ Antonyms: Foolish, unwise, ignorant, imprudent
○​ Example: The old man was known for his sagacious advice.
100.​ Succinct​
* Meaning: (adj.) (especially of something written or spoken) Briefly and clearly
expressed.​
* Simple Idea: Short, clear, and to the point.​
* Synonyms: Concise, brief, terse, pithy​
* Antonyms: Verbose, lengthy, wordy, rambling​
Example: Her presentation was succinct and informative, taking only ten minutes.

I hope this detailed breakdown helps you build a robust vocabulary for your BBA-BCA CET!
Keep reviewing these words and try to use them in your own sentences. Good luck!