Synonyms and antonyms
Synonym - servitude, subjection, dependence
Antonym - freedom, liberty, independence
Bondage
To hold back
Hamper
never stopping, going on all the time
incessant
At one time or another, everyone has done something for which he or she needs to _____.
Atone
Synonym - plausible, acceptable, likely
Antonym - unbelievable, implausible, improbable
Credible
To jeer at, mock; an insulting or mocking remark
Taunt
poor, in a state of poverty; depleted
Impoverished
Even in a crisis, we must ___ to this nations principle of liberty, equality, and justice.
Hew
Synonym - bear the cost, foot the bill
Defray
Overly neat, proper, or formal; prudish
Prim
Occurring or published after death
Posthumous
Some people are almost afraid to go to sleep because they suffer from _______ recurring nightmares.
Ghastly
Synonym - convoluted
Antonym - Simple, uninvolved, uncomplicated
Intricate
sad; dreary
Doleful
Hardworking, industrious, not lazy
Diligent
Computers rapidly ________ typewriters in the workplace, just as photocopiers replaced carbon paper.
Supplant
Synonym - mordant, acerbic, wry
Antonym - bland, saccharin, good-natured
Sardonic
Easy to understand, clear; rational, sane
Lucid
Exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess
Superfluous
Athletes must be _________ in the pursuit of excellence if they hope to become Olympic champions.
Tenacious