Synonyms and Antonyms List C2

Study Notes

Abundant (Adj.): Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. Synonyms: plentiful, ample, copious. Antonyms: meagre, scarce, insufficient.
Timid (Adj.): Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Synonyms: coward, shy, humble, fearful, nervous, meek. Antonyms: brave, bold, courageous, venturesome, confident.
Abandon (N./V.): To leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for, with no intention of returning. Synonyms: desert, forsake, dereliction, discontinue, leave, unrestrained. Antonyms: retain, support, constraint, continue, kept.
Candid (Adj.): Truthful and straightforward; frank. Synonyms: frank, honest, forthright, blunt, direct, outspoken, bluff. Antonyms: devious, cunning, artful, deceitful, biased, tactful.
Barren (Adj.): (Of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Synonyms: unproductive, desolate, unfruitful, fruitless. Antonyms: fertile.
Dubious (Adj.): Hesitating or doubting.

Doubtful (Adj.): Uncertain, unclear. Antonyms: likely, indisputable, certain.
Feeble (Adj.): Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Synonyms: weak, wimpy. Antonyms: strong, effective, powerful, durable, competent
Frugal/Frugality (Adj./N.): Sparing or economical with regard to money or food. Synonyms: economical. Antonyms: extravagant, prodigal, generous, luxurious, extravagance.
Spurious (Adj.): Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. Synonyms: fake, fraudulent, feigned. Antonyms: authentic, genuine.
Absurd (Adj.): Wildly unreasonable, inappropriate, illogical. Synonyms: ridiculous, senseless, unreasonable. Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic, rational.
Baffle (V.): To bewilder or perplex someone. Synonyms: puzzle, perplex, amaze, confusion. Antonyms: composed, comprehensible, enlighten, facilitate.
Colossal (Adj.): Extremely large or great. Synonyms: enormous, gigantic, immense, huge. Antonyms: small, minimal, tiny.