Luwa, Nag-alila ako't bao

 

Nag-alila ako't bao.

Pagbalik ko halin sa Kalibo,

Ahay ginasumsuman eon gali ni Lolo.

***Tatay Itsong

Nov. 23, 2023

Beverly and Dulce

 

Beverly Wico Siy

AKO

 

AKO

 

Abi

Ko

Olingdon mo ako hasta sa pagtunod kang adlaw.

 

ni Melchor F. Cichon

Nov. 11, 2023

Antonyms, T

 taboo adj. accepted, allowed

tacit adj. explicit, expressed, spoken
taciturn adj. loquacious, talkative. Voluble
tacky adj. elegant, stylish, tasteful
tact n. bluntness, insensitivity, rudeness
tactful adj. blunt, insensitive, rude
tactless adj. diplomatic, gracious, sensitive, tactful
taint v. clean, enhance, purify
take v. give, leave, let go, pass over, reject
talkative adj. quiet, reserved, taciturn, uncommunicative
tall adj. believable, credible, ground-hugging, low, short, squat
tame adj. lively, spirited, undomesticated, wild
tangible adj. imaginary, immaterial, imperceptible, intangible
tangy adj. dull, bland, mild
tantamount adj. different, opposite, unequal
taper v. grow, broaden, increase
tardy adj. early, on time, punctual
tarnish v. add luster, brighten, clear one’s name, credit honor, polish, shine
tart adj. honeyed, sweet
tasteful n. in poor taste, loud, tacky, tasteless, ugly, unrefined
tasty adj. disgusting, gross, nauseating
tawdry adj. elegant, tasteful
teach v. be enlightened, learn
tedious adj. electrifying, exciting, stimulating
tedium n. excitement, stimulation
teeming adj. bare, empty, scanty
teeny adj. gigantic, huge
telling adj. inconsequential, ineffective, insignificant
tell off v. commend, give a pat on the back, praise
temerity n. cautiousness, cowardice, judiciousness, timidity
temper n. calmness, composure, cool head, easygoing personality, tranquility
temper v. harden, increase, intensify, soften, weaken
temperamental adj. easygoing, even-tempered, stable
temperate adj. extreme, immoderate, intemperate
tempest n. calm, quiet, serenity, tranquility
tempestuous adj. calm, quiet, tranquil
temporal adj. eternal, godly, heavenly, long-lasting, permanent, spiritual,
temporary adj. eternal, fixed, lasting, permanent
tempt v. repel, turn off, repulse
tempting adj. repelling, repulsive, sickening
tenable adj. indefensible, unjustifiable, untenable
tenacious adj. irresolute, weak-willed, yielding
tenacity . spinelessness, weakness, weak will
tender adj. cold, cruel, experienced, hard, hardened, indifferent, mature, rough, seasoned, stony, tough, uncaring
tenderhearted adj. brutal, coldhearted, cruel, uncaring
tenderness n. brutality, cruelty, hardheartedness
tense adj. calm, composed, loose, relaxed, slack, tranquil
tension n. calm, looseness, relaxation, slackness, tranquility

Mga Daan Ko Nga mga Binaeaybay

Galitik Eon Rang Eanas*

Melchor F. Cichon

May 30, 1994

Galitik eon rang eanas.

Owa eot mahangeab rang anwang.

Owa eon man gapaeapit

Ro mga taeabong

Sa ang eangbon--

Inubos eon sanda't baril ni Juan ag ni Uncle Sam.

Mga onga eon lang

Nanday Tay Omeng ag ni Nong Ulding

Ro gaestorya kakon

Kon kapoy eon sanda

Sa andang pagpaeupad it bulador.

Maski rang apo nga ginbutiti ko

Hasta makatapos sa kolehiyo

Hay owa eon man ngani nakapadaea kakon

It maski putos it sigarilyo.

Ro mais nga gintanum ko

Hay owa eon man mapusli

Ay tag-aeanyon eon ra bunga

Hay ginpanungan man it mga maputing buhok nga eanggam.

Gusto ko man kunta magtanum it paeay

Ugaling owa ako't inugbakae

It krudo ag inugsuhoe sa manug-arado.

Ag ro insektisaid man

Nga owa't eabot nga gapang-uk-ok it kuko

Hay ginpang-ubos man nana ro kuhoe ag ro mga puyo ag pantat

Sa kaeanasan ag sa kasubaan.

Peru indi bale

Mangayo eon lang ako't bulig

Sa teknisyan it gobyerno

Kon ano ro mayad sa problema ko.

Ugaling basi pangayuan man nana ako't eana

Agod makadaeagan ro anang trisikad

Ag owa eon ako't kueouton

Nga ninoy sa akong buesa.

***

*I accidentally discovered this poem in one of my old notebooks. This is dated May 30, 1994.

Kon Tan-awon Ko si Ambeth*

***Melchor F. Cichon

September 9, 1995

Kon tan-awon ko si Ambeth nga naga-arado

Sa gina-agsahan nga eanas,

Ginapanumdom ko ra Nanay sa katre

Nga gahueat it grasya sa eangit.

Gatueok sa bubungan

Kon siin makita ro pilambato nga bituon

Sa magae-umon nga kaeangitan.

Apang ra uyahon ka anang Nanay

Hay masiga paris it daho't saging

Kon silakan sa agahon.

***

This is my other old poem which I discovered in my old notebook.

Ay, Salamat!

 

Ay, Salamat!

Ni Melchor F. Cichon

October 7, 2023

 

Ay, Salamat!

At nagkaroon ng Teachers' Day.

Nabigyan ako ng mga estudyante

Ng puti at malambot na unan.

Nagkaroon na akong mayayakap

Kung ako'y linalamig.

Pero sana

Magkaroon pa ako ng unan

Na hindi lang malambot at nagpapainit sa buhay ko

Kundi yong unan na

Yumayakap din sa akin

At bumubulong ng mahal na mahal kita

Umuulan man, o bumabagyo

Hanggang sa dulo

Ng walang hanggan.

 antonyms, S

shorten v. lengthen, stretch, prolong

short-lived adj. Long-lasting, immortal, permanent,  neverending

shortly adv. eventually, later

shortsighted adj. farsighted, eagle-eyed, thoughtful

short-tempered adj. long-fused, mild-mannered, easygoing, passive

shout n. whisper, murmur, mumble

show v. hide, conceal, cover up, mystify, confuse

showy adj. understated, dull, plain

shrewd adj. stupid, dense, ignorant, naive, artless, innocent, naive

shrill adj. low, quiet

shrink v. grow, inflate, expand, confront, face

shrivel v. bloom, expand, blow up

shrivelled adj. swollen, plump, ballooning

shroud v. unveil, expose, reveal

shrunken adj. enlarged, expanded, puffed

shun v. embrace, seek out, face

shut v. open, unlock, unfasten

shy adj. Loud, overbearing, overconfident, bold, brash

shyness n. loudness, overconfident, bold, brash

sick adj. healthy, well, delighted, happy, wanting more, hungry for more

sicken . delight, please, attract

sickening adj. delightful, appetizing, attractive

sickly adj. healthy, well

side adj. main, central, chief

sidestep v. face, confront, meet head-on

significance n. insignificance, frivolity unimportance

significant adj. insignificant, unimportant, trivial, meaningless

silence n. noise, cacophony, din, uproar, loquaciousness, talk, chatter

silent adj. Noisy, cacophonous, uproarious, ear-splitting, talkative, loquacious,

silky adj. rough, coarse

silly adj. serious, grave, mature

similar adj. dissimilar, different, contrasting

similarity n. difference, contrast, opposition

simple adj. hard, difficult, complicated, complex, qualified, ornate, fancy, embellished, sophisticated, artful, disingenuous, smart, sharp

simpleminded adj. sophisticated, smart,

simpleton n. genius, savant,

simulated adj. real, authentic, genuine

simulation n. the real thing,

sin v. do a good deed, do a kindness

sincere adj. insincere, phony, fake

sincerity n. insincerity, dishonesty, hypocrisy

sinewy adj.  fat, flaccid, droopy, flabby

sinful adj. virtuous, moral, upright

single adj. many, several, married, wed

singular adj. common, usual, ordinary

sinister adj. good, auspicious, divine,

sink v. rise, ascend, increase, grow

sinuous adj. straight, unbending

sissy n. macho man, he-man

situate v. move, withdraw, leave

sizable adj. small, tiny, piddling

skedaddle v. loiter hang around

skeptic  n. believer

skeptical adj. believing, gullible, trusting

skill n. inability, incompetence, inexperience

skilful adj. unskilled, unschooled, incompetent, inept

skimp v. squander, waste

skimpy adj. adequate, sufficient, generous, ample

skin-deep adj. deep, profound

skinflint n. spendthrift , philanthropist

skinny adj. fat, obese, roly-poly

skittish adj. calm, relaxed, tranquil, composed

skulduggery n. honesty, innocence

skyrocket v. nosedive, plunge, plummet, spiral earthward

slacken v. tighten, increase

slack adj. fast, fast-moving, busy, tight, taut, careful, meticulous, exacting

slake v. aggravate, increase, exacerbate

slam v. compliment, praise, laud

slander n. praise, commendation, compliment

slant v.straighten, level, flatten

slanting adj. straight, level

slapdash v. careful, meticulous

slaphappy adj. sober, clearheaded

sleek adj. dull, lackluster

sleep v. wake, regain consciousness

sleepless adj. sleeping, dreaming,

sleepy adj. awake, refreshed, alert, invigorated

slender adj. fat, obese, brawny

slick adj. rough, coarse, abrasive, bumbling, unrefined

slight  n. courtesy, notice, kindness

slight v. regard, notice, honor

slight adj. heavy, sturdy, rock-solid, huge, gigantic, large, considerable

slim adj. fat, obese, brawny, large, considerable, great

slippery adj. honest, reputable

slipshod adj. careful, meticulous, groomed

slope n. acclivity

sloppy neat, tidy, orderly, meticulous

sloth n. ambition, drive

slothful adj. energetic, ambitious

slouch v. stand tall

slovenly adj. neat, trim, careful, meticulous

slow v. accelerate, speed up

slow adj.  fast, swift, fleet, quick, early, punctual, busy, brief, short, contracted, intelligent, bright, smart, quick

slowdown n. boom, upturn, expansion

sluggish adj. energetic, fst, lively

slump n. boom, good times

slump v. boom, expand, stand tall, straighten

slur n. compliment, praise, commendation

slur v. compliment, praise, commend, enunciate, clearly

sly adj. artless, simple, naive

small adj. large, huge, gigantic, towering, generous, rich, lavish, considerable, generous, important, major, big, consequential, liberal-minded, noble

small-minded adj. broad-minded, liberal-minded, noble, generous

smart adj. stupid, dumb, retarded, moronic, slow, dense, sloppy, bedraggled, unfashionable, frumpy, soft, gentle, mild

smashing adj. lousy, awful, terrible

smear n. honor, praise, compliment

smear v. clean, wash, scrub, honor, praise, commend

smile n. frown, scowl, black look

smile v. frown, scowl

smog n. sweet pellucid air

smooth adj. rough, bumpy, lumpy, troubled, disturbing, coarse, awkward, simple, bumbling

smug adj. insecure, self-doubting, sheepish, humble

smutty adj. wholesome, clean

snappish adj. easygoing, good-humored, mild-mannered

snappy adj. slow, lifeless, unfashionable, frumpty, dowdy

sneaky adj. open, honest, aboveboard

snide adj. nice, friendly, kind

snippy adj. polite, courteous

snobbish adj. humble, modest,

soak v. dry, dehydrate, desiccate

soaked adj. dry, dehydrated

soar v. nosedive, drop, plummet

sober adj. drunk, intoxicated, inebriated, silly, giddy, jovial, flashy, loud, ostentatious

sobriety n. drunkenness, inebriation

sociable adj. unfriendly, aloof, cold, reclusive

socialize v. withdraw, bereclusive, shun

society n. lower class, working class, commoners

sodden adj. dry, dehydrated, desiccated

soft adj.  hard, demanding, solid, unyielding, rough, coarse, abrasive, intense, strong, loud, merciless, cold, brutal, brutal, stressful, toned, fit, cut

soften adj. harden, intensify, toughen

softhearted adj. hard, merciless, brutal

softly adj. intensely, strongly, loudly

soil v. clean, cleanse, honor, praise

solace v. pain, anguish, aggravate

solemn adj. jovial, frivolous, lighthearted

solicitous adj. unconcerned, untroubled, undisturbed

solid adj. fluid, porous, gaseous, flimsy, airy, unstable, delicate, incomplete, broken,  interrupted, mixed, alloyed, impure, divided, undependable, shaky, unreliable

solidarity n. division, dissension

solitary adj. social, gregarious, popular, mixing

solo adj. accompanied,  group

solve v. mystery, confuse, complicate

solvent adj. insolvent, bankrupt

somber  adj. bright, sunny, cheerful, jovial

sometimes adv. Never

somnolent adj. wide-awake, alert

sonorous adj. mute, silent

soothe v. aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

soothing adj. aggravating, exacerbating, intensifying

sophisticated adj. simple, naive, unseasoned, unsophisticated

sophistication n. simplicity, naivete, inexperience

sophomoric adj. mature, experienced, sophisticated, seasoned

soporific adj. stimulating, energizing, invigorating

sopping adj. dry, dehydrated

sordid adj. clean, wholesome

sore adj. numb, healed, pleased, delighted

sorrow n. joy, happiness, light-heartedness, fortune, good luck, blessing

sorrowful adj. elated, euphoric, happy, joyous

sorry adj. proud, delighted, pleased, uncaring, indifferent, superior, excellent

sort v. mix up, jumble

so-so adj. superb, first-rate, extraordinary

sound adj. unfit, unsound, impaired, unstable, insecure, insolvent, inaccurate, unsound, invalid, nonsensical, new, unaccepted, radical, heterodox, partial,  incomplete

sour adj. sweet, sugary, saccharine, fresh, good-natured, nice

sovereign adj. dependent, powerless, following, subject

spacious adj. cramped, crowded, confined

spare adj. fat, obese, flabby, rich, abundant

sparing adj. generous, charitable, giving, lavish, rich, abundant

spark  v. extinguish, douse

sparse adj. thick, abundant, plentiful

Spartan adj. undisciplined, lavish, luxurious

Spasmodic adj. regular, steady, continuous

spate n. drought

special a. usual, ordinary, standard, normal

specialist n. amateur

specific adj. vague, indefinite, ambiguous

specious adj. true, valid, unquestionable

spectacular adj. mediocre, dull, boring

speculative adj. certain, sure, guaranteed, unquestionable

speechless adj. loquacious, talkative, voluble

speed n. lowness, sluggishness

speed v. move in slow motion, crawl, drag

speedy adj. slow, sluggish, slothlike

antonyms

sacred adj. profane, secular, unsanctified, violable
sacrilegious adj. holy,reverent, pious
sacrosanct adj. profane, impious, sacrilegious
sad adj. glad, happy, joyful, good, fortunate, euphoric, elated, uplifting
sadden v. please, delight, cheer, uplift, gladden
saddle v. free, relieve
sadistic adj. masochistic
sadness n. happiness, joy, euphoria, elation
safe adj. exposed, risky, dangerous, unreliable, injured, hurt, in danger, in peril, vulnerable, harmful, dangerous, risky, imprudent, out of control
safeguard n. peril, hazard, danger
safeguard v. endanger, jeopardize
safety n. danger, hazard, peril
sagacious adj. stupid, undiscerning, slow
sagacity n. stupidity, dullness, dull-wittedness
sage adj. silly, foolish, stupid, imbecilic, dense
sage n. fool, idiot, moron, imbecile, idiot
saint n. sinner, devil, evil-doer
saintly adj. malicious, immoral, unholy, immoral, sinful, wicked l
sake n. detriment, disadvantage
salacious adj. chaste, virginal, celibate, abstinent
salient adj. inconspicuous, unimportant, insignificant
sallow adj. rosy, glowing, ruddy
salt n. sugar
salty adj. bland, mild, decent, proper
salubrious adj. unhealthy, harmful
salutary adj. unhealthy, harmful
salute v. rebuke, criticize
salvage v. dump, waste, squander
salvation n. doom, downfall
same adj. different, unlike, contrasting, changed, varied
sanctify v. desecrate, profane
sanction n. disapproval, objection, veto
sanction v. disapprove, denounce, veto, prohibit
sanctioned adj. prohibited, rejected, vetoed
sanctity n. wickedness, godlessness
sane adj. foolish, insane, crazy, out of one's mind, deranged
sang-froid n. anxiety, tenseness, hysteria
sanguine adj. miserable, depressed, pessimistic, hopeless, pale, pallid
sanitary adj. unhealthy, dirty, germ-ridden, unsanitary
sanity n. insanity, psychosis, craziness, instability
sanity n. insanity, madness
sap v. strengthen, fortify, restore, invigorate, energize,
sarcasm n. compliment, praise, approval
sarcastic adj. complimentary, flattering, approving, positive
sardonic adj. complimentary, positive, sweet
sass n. respect, defer
satanic adj. godly, angelic, saintly
satisfaction n. regret, disappointment, unhappiness, displeasure, discontent, dissatisfaction, discontent
satisfactory adj. insufficient, unsatisfactory, unacceptable
satisfy v. annoy, dissatisfy, discontent, come up short
saturate v. dehydrate, dry, evaporate, drain
saturnine adj. happy, cheerful, sunny
satyr n. celibate
saucy adj. respectful, shy, courteous, diplomatic
savage adj. tame, civilized, mild, gentle, broken
save v. endanger, risk, exhaust, spend, waste, imperil, expend, squander
savory adj. bland, tasteless, disreputable, unsavory, disgusting, unappetizing, disreputable
savvy n. stupidity, ignorance
savvy adj. ignorant, uneducated, stupid
scale v. descend, go down
scamper v. lag, dawdle, saunter, mosey along, creep
scant adj. abundant, sufficient, plentiful, bountiful, overflowing
scanty adj. ample, copious, plentiful
scarce adj. abundant, adequate, sufficient, common, frequent, usual, plentiful, bountiful
scarcity n. abundance
scare n. reassurance
scare v. soothe, calm, reassure, encourage, embolden
scary adj. reassuring, encouraging, emboldening
scathing adj. mild,bland, gentle
scatter v. collect, gather, assemble, amass
scatterbrained adj. sharp
scenic adj. ordinary, unattractive
schism n. unification, union, harmony
scholar n. ignoramus, idiot, imbecile
scholarly adj. ignorant, uneducated, stupid, empty-headed
scientific adj. unscientific, spiritual
scintillating adj. dull, lackluster
scoff v. praise, commend, extol, respect, accept
scold v. compliment, praise, commend, give a pat on the back
scores n. few, hardly any
scorn n. esteem, respect, admiration
scorn v. value, admire, look up to, respect, like
scraggly adj. neat, trim
scramble v. dawdle, arrange, order
scrap v. keep, repair, salvage
scrappy adj. meek
scratch v. add, include
scrawny adj. chubby, brawny, big, beefy, fat
scream v. whisper
scrimp v. squander, spend
scrooge n. philanthropist, giver, altruist
scruffy adj. neat, tidy, trim, groomed
scrupulous adj. sloppy, negligent, careless, dishonest, immoral, unscrupulous, unprincipled
scrutinize v. ignore, overlook, neglect, pass over, disregard
scrutiny n. quick glance, quick glimpse
seal v. open, unseal, unfasten
seam v. smooth, flatten
seamy adj. pleasant, decent, good
seasoned adj. green, immature, inexperienced
secede v. join, merge, confederate
secession n. union, joining, merger, confederation
secluded adj. sociable, public, open, frequented
second v. main, first, primary
secondary adj. main, first, primary
second-rate adj. first-rate, superior
secrecy n. overtness, publicity, openness
secret adj. revealed, open, public, overt,
secrete v. reveal, show, uncover
secretive adj. active, busy
section n. all, whole
section v. join, merge, unite
secure adj. unsafe
security n. danger, anxiety
sedate adj. restless, nervous
sedative adj. stimulating, agitating
seditious adj. loyal, subservient
seduce v. protect
seductive adj. repellent, repulsive
sedulous adj. lazy, lagging, lax
seedy adj. luxurious, well-kept, groomed, sparkling
seeming adj. actual, real
seemly adj. unbecoming, improper, unsuitable, rude
segregate v. integrate, desegregate, unite, join,
seize v. release, set free, liberate
seldom adv. commonly, always, often, frequently
select adj. common, ordinary, second-rate, mediocre, run-of-the-mill
select v. reject, turn's nose up at
selection n. reject
selective adj. undiscriminating
self-assured adj. insecure, lacking self-esteem
self-centered adj. other-directed, giving,generous
self-conscious adj. bold, confident, self-confident, self-assured
self-control n.impulsiveness, weakness
self-evident adj. questionable, doubtful, uncertain
self-important adj. self-effacing, modest, humble
self-reliant adj. dependent, needy
self-satisfied adj. self-effacing, humble, modest
selfish adj. unselfish, generous
sell v. buy, purchase
send v. get, receive
senile adj. sharp, lucid, clear-thinking
senior adj. junior, younger, inferior, lower, lesser
senior n. inferior, subordinate
sensation n. insentientness, anesthesia, apathy, indifference
sensational adj. boring, dull, ordinary, awful, lousy, second-rate, boring, dull, understated, dry
senseless adj. sensible, rational, smart
sensible adj. foolish, senseless, stupid, absurd, unsound, stupid, nonsensical
sensitive adj. indifferent, insensitive, unemotional, insentient, unresponsive, thick-skinned,calloused, numb, insensitive, inconsiderate, dense
sensitivity adj. unresponsiveness, insentience, insensitivity, lack of understanding
sensual adj. spiritual, cerebral, of the mind
sentence v. exonerate, pardon
sententious adj. wordy, long-winded
sentient adj. insensient, unfeeling
sentimental adj. unfeeling, cold, hard, stony
separate adj. same, similar, connected, attached, together, joined
separate v. blend, mix, connect, join, attach, unite
separation n. union, connection, attachment
septic adj. antiseptic, sterile
sepulchral adj. bright, sunny, cheerful
serene adj. agitated, disturbed, stormy, cloudy
serenity n. anxiety
serendipity n. design, plan
serene adj. wild, violent, agitated, stormy, cloudy
serenity n. wildness, violence, agitation
serious adj. happy, indefinite, undecided, minor, trivial, funny, silly, foolish, trivial, trifling, inconsequential, kidding
servant n. master
serviceable adj. inoperable, unworkable
servile adj. proud, powerful, rebellious, defiant, domineering
servitude n.freedom, liberty
set adj. irregular, variable, flexible, adaptable
set v. pick up, remove, lift, soften, loosen, liquefy, unfasten, dislodge, rise, arrive, end
set free v. arrest
setback n. advance, progress, leap forward
settle v. mess up, confuse. pull up roots, leave, agitate, stress
set up v. tear down, disassemble, dismantle, raze, terminate, end
sever v. unite, join, combine, attach, reunite
several adj. none, few, joint
severe adj. lenient, light, gentle, friendly, compassionate, baroque, fancy, easy, frivolous;softhearted, lighthearted, smiling, jovial, mild minor, trivial, ornate, rococo, luxurious
sexless adj. horny, hot, nymphomaniacal, satyriastic
sexy adj. repellant, repulsive, disgusting
shabby adj. new, pristine, admirable, kind, neat, fresh, sparkling, excellent, good
shadow n. light, sunlight
shady adj. sunny, bright, honest, upright, reputable, honorable
shaggy adj. smooth, sleek, neat, trimmed, bald
shaky adj. stable, secure, steady, calm, relaxed, certain, sure
shallow adj. deep, difficult, profound, in-depth
sham adj. genuine, real, authentic
shame n. honor, pride, self-respect
shame v. honor, fill with pride, compliment
shamefaced adj. proud
shameful adj. honorable, noble, good
shameless adj. ashamed, modest, principled
shapeless adj. well-defined, formed, symmetrical
shapely adj. fat, roly-poly, obese, misshapen
share v. monopolize
sharp adj. blunt, dull, gradual, slow, mild, bland, shabby, sloppy, hazy, ill-defined, stupid, dense, honest, artless, gentle, subtle, disheveled, frumpy
sharpen v. blunt, dull, round off
sharp-tongued adj, diplomatic, nice, mealy-mouthed
sharp-witted adj, dull, slow, stupid, bovine
shatter v. strengthen, fortify
shed v. keep, repress, retain
sheer adj. coarse, thick, incomplete, partial, gradual
shelter n. exposure
sheepish adj. proud, bold, puffed up
sheer adj. opaque, thick, heavy, horizontal, qualified, partial, limited
shield v. expose, uncover
shiftless adj. industrious, enterprising, go-getting
shifty adj. honest, trustworthy, virtuous
shilly-shally v. be resolved, decide, take a stand
shine v. dull, tarnish
shine n. dullness, film, patina, tarnish
shine v. dull, tarnish
shiny adj. dull, tarnished
shirk v. confront, face, be responsible
shocking adj. expected, anticipated, met with indifference
shore v. weaken, topple, tumble, loosen, destabilize
short adj. long, tall, lengthy, ample, sufficient, polite, civil, towering, gigantic, long-winded, eternal, full, well-supplied, courteous, cordial
short adv. gradually, slowly
shortage n. abundance, excess, surplus, glut
shortcoming n. strength, virtue
shorten v. extend, increase, lengthen
shortfall n. excess, completeness, fullness
shortly adv. later, eventually
shout n. whisper, mumble
show v. cover, screen, hide
shrill adj. low, bass, gentle
shrink v. expand, increase, confront, face
shroud v. reveal, expose, unveil
shuffle v. arrange, order, organize
shuffle v. lift
shut v. open, unlock, free, release
shy adj. bold, confident, trustful, fearless, over
sick adj. healthy, well, wholesome, good
sickening adj. healthful, invigorating
sickness n. health, vitality, vigor
side adj. primary, principal, main
signal adj. ordinary, unremarkable
significant adj. meaningless, ambiguous, insignificant, unimportant
silence n. noise, sound, talkativeness, conversation
silence v. rouse, agitate, support, encourage
silent adj. loud, noisy, talkative, garrulous, vocal, declared, spoken
silly adj. intelligent, wise, sensible, mature, serious
similar adj. different, dissimilar
simple adj. complicated, complex, cunning, difficult, hard, fancy, ornate, artful, deceitful, intelligent, sharp, wealthy
simulated adj. real, spontaneous, genuine, natural, unaffected, realistic, authentic, bona fide, true
sin n. virtue. good deed
sincere adj. fake, false, insincere
single adj. accompanied, attended, wed, married
singular adj. common, typical
sinister adj. benevolent, benign
sink v. rise, float, ascend, improve, better
sister n. brother
sit v. stand
skeptic n. believer, adherent, follower
sketchy adj. complete
skillful adj. clumsy, incapable, incompetent, unskilled
skim v. scrutinize, peruse
skimpy adj. big
skinny adj. fat, plump, stout
skip v. lag, stay, remain, include, contain
skirt v. embrace, confront, meet
slack adj. tight, rigid, tense, active, busy, strict, attentive
slack n. tightness, tension
slacken v. hasten, quicken, tighten, increase
slam v. compliment, praise, laud
slander n. praise, eulogy, applause
slander v. praise, commend, honor, laud, extol
slang n. formal language
slant v. straighten, level, flatten
slanting adj. straight, level
slapdash adj. careful,. meticulous
slaphappy adj. sober, clearheaded
slash v. increase, raise
slavish adj. domineering, intractable, arrogant
sleazy adj. high-class, refined, clean-cut, virtuous, wholesome
sleek adj. coarse, dull, rough, lackluster
sleep v. wake, regain, consciousness
sleepless adj. sleeping, dreaming
sleepy adj. alert, wakeful, active, energetic, lively, awake, refreshed, alert, invigorated
slender adj. fat, obese, brawny, stout, thick, strong, considerable, good
slick adj. coarse, rough, clumsy, awkward, naïve, innocent, abrasive, moronic,. imbecilic, stupid, clumsy, bumbling, unrefined
slight adj. regard, notice, honor, considerable, great, solid, heavy, sturdy, rock-solid, huge, gigantic, large, considerable
slight n. compliment, praise, tribute, courtesy, notice, kindness
slim adj. fat, obese, brawny, large, considerable, great, thick, substantial
slim v. fatten, swell
slippery adj. coarse, dry, rough, straightforward, trustworthy, honest, reputable
slipshod adj. careful, meticulous, groomed
slope n. acclivity
sloppy adj. neat, dry, orderly, tidy, careful, meticulous
sloppy adj. neat, tidy, orderly, meticulous
sloth n. ambition, drive
sloth n. industry, exertion
slothful adj. industrious
slothful adj. energetic, ambitious
slouch v. stand tall
slovenly adj. neat, trim, careful, meticulous
slow adj. fast, rapid, active, intelligent, bright, smart, interesting, exciting
slow adj. fast, swift, fleet, quick, early, punctual, busy, intelligent, bright, smart
slow v. accelerate, speed up
slowdown n. boom, upturn, expansion
sluggish adj. active, energetic, frisky, lively
sluggish adj. energetic, fast, lively
slump n. boom, good times
slump v. boom, expand, stand tall, straighten
slump v. rise
slur n. compliment, praise, commendation
slur v. compliment, praise, commend, enunciate, clearly
slur v. praise
sly adj. artless, simple, naive
sly adj. innocent, naïve, direct, open, straightforward
small adj. big, large, adequate, sufficient, major, significant, tolerant, broad-minded
smart adj. dumb, stupid, polite, civil, slow, weak, shabby, dowdy
smile n. frown
smooth adj. rough, uneven, agitated, awkward, difficult, hard
smooth v. agitate, irritate, provoke
smudge n. clean
smug adj. modest, sheepish, self-effacing
snappy adj. dowdy
snide adj. friendly, complimentary, sincere
snippy adj. polite
snug adj. uncomfortable, exposed, loose
soar v. fall, descend
sober adj. joyous
sober adj. lighthearted, carefree, frivolous, undignified, subjective, unrealistic
sociable adj. unfriendly, unsociable
social adj. individual, unfriendly, cold
sodden adj. dry, dehydrated
soft adj. firm, hard, rough, stiff, harsh, loud, inclement. hardhearted, insensitive, strict
soggy adj. dry, hard
soil v. clean, wash, honor, glorify
solace n. burden, anxiety, worry
solace v. depress, sadden
solemn adj. happy, jolly, frivolous
solid adj. flimsy, hollow, impure, broken, interrupted, unsteady, shaky
solitary adj. gregarious, social, accompanied, busy, popular
some adj. many
sometimes adv. always, often, never
son n. daughter
soothe v. disturb, irritate, upset, exacerbate, aggravate
sophisticated adj. naïve, inexperienced, simple, easy, obvious
sorrow n. joy, happiness, gladness, blessing, benefit, boon
sorry adj. pleased, decent, fine, good, pleasant
soul n. body
sound adj. damaged, defective, unhealthy. ailing, unreliable, shaky, senseless, silly, partial, ineffectual, restless, broken
sour adj. mild, sweet, fresh
source n. conclusion
south n. north
spacious adj. small
spare adj. abundant, plentiful, large, stocky, plump
spare v. condemn, doom
sparkle n. dullness
spasmodic adj. regular, continuous
spat n. agreement
special adj. common, ordinary, general
specific adj. general, ambiguous, uncertain, vague
spectacular adj. ordinary, unimpressive
speed n. slowness
speed v. halt, slow
spend v. save, conserve, earn, acquire
spicy adj. bland, tasteless, proper, polite
spiritual adj. corporeal, earthly, secular, mundane, worldly
spite n. good will, benevolence
spite v. please
splay n. narrow
splendid adj. plain, ordinary, unremarkable
split n. agreement, unity, solidarity
split v. join, unite
spoil v. improve, better, discipline, keep, preserve
spontaneous adj. deliberate, premeditated, planned
sporadic adj. regular, frequent, continuous
spread v. contract, fold, close, shut. gather, assemble, suppress, hush
spring n. autumn
spruce adj. sloppy, untidy, slovenly
spry adj. sluggish, inactive, lethargic
spur n. deterrent, discouragement
spur v. deter, discourage, hinder
spurn v. accept, welcome, embrace
squabble n. agreement, peace
squabble v. agree, concur
squalid adj. tidy, clean, decent, noble, honorable
squander v. save, conserve
square adj. dishonest, evasive
square v. disagree, contradict
squat adj. willowy, slender
stability n. instability
stable adj. shaky, unsteady, irresolute, hesitant
stagnant adj. clean, fresh, moving, lively, busy
stain n. credit, glory, honor
stain v. clean, redeem, honor
stale adj. fresh, new, original, creative, novel, dynamic, vigorous
stall v. continue, start
stalwart adj. puny, weak, cowardly, timid
stamina n. weakness, frailty
stand v. lie, sit, recline, renounce, repudiate
standard adj. atypical, unusual
staple adj. minor, secondary, subordinate
star adj. obscure, unknown
stark adj. fancy, adorned, partial, incomplete, easy, mild
start n. ending, finish
start v. finish, end, stop
startle v. reassure, settle
starve v. overfeed, glut
stately adj. ordinary, common
stationary adj. changing, moving
staunch adj. unfaithful, fickle, weak, frail
steady adj. shaky, unstable, irregular, unreliable, jittery, nervous, wavering, vacillating
stealth n. openness, candidness
stealthy adj. open, overt, direct
steep adj. level, flat, moderate, inexpensive, cheap
stem v. hasten, encourage
stench n. fragrance, perfume
sterilize v. infect, contaminate
stern adj. gentle, kind, lenient, hesitant, wavering
stern n. bow, front, head
stick v. detach, unfasten, withdraw, remove, fasten, expedite, relieve, free, clear
sticky adj. slippery, slick, arid, dry, easy, comfortable
stiff adj. flexible, relaxed, easy, weak, soft, irresolute, wavering
still adj. loud, noisy, turbulent
still n. commotion, noise
stilted adj. natural, spontaneous
stimulate v. deaden, dull, kill
sting v. soothe, calm, assuage
stingy adj. generous, lavish
stir v. calm, suppress, stifle
stock adj. new, original, fresh
stock v. deplete, expend
stocky adj. skinny, slender
stomach n. distaste, disinclination, aversion
stop n. start, commencement
stop v. assist, encourage, begin, continue, start, unplug, open
store n. lack, dearth, poverty
storm n. calm, peace, tranquillity
stout adj. cowardly, fearful, weak, puny, lean, slender, thin
straight adj. bent, curved, false, untruthful
straighten v. bend
strange adj. familiar, normal, usual, ordinary
stranger n. acquaintance, friend, resident, native
strangle v. help, promote, encourage
strap v. unfasten, untie
streak v. creep, crawl
strength n. weakness, frailty, timidity, cowardice
strengthen v. weaken, soften
strenuous adj. easy, mild, effortless
stress n. minimize, belittle, soothe, help
stretch v. contract. compress
strict adj. gentle, lax, stride, careless, negligent
strident adj. gentle, soothing
strife n. harmony, peace, concord
striking adj. neutral, bland
stringent adj. lax, lenient
strong adj. weak, frail, wavering, indecisive, flimsy, delicate, shallow, mild, moderate, ineffective, weak, mild
stubborn adj. cooperative, docile
student n. teacher
studious adj. illiterate, uneducated, careless, negligent
stuffy adj. airy, fresh, open, unblocked, natural, informal
stunning adj. plain, drab, dull, unremarkable
stupid adj. bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, prudent, rational, sensible, smart, thoughtful, wise,
stupor n. alertness, clearheaded, , lucidity, sharpness
sturdy adj. feeble, flimsy, fragile, frail, weak
stylish adj. old-fashioned, unfashionable
suave adj. boorish, vulgar,
subdue v. amplify, increase, irritate, lose, provoke, surrender,
subject adj. exempt, immune
subject v. exempt, spare
sublime adj. ordinary, poor
submissive adj. rebellious
submit v. resist, withstand
subordinate adj. dominant, senior, superior
subsequent adj. earlier, previous
subside v. ascend, climb, grow, increase, rise
substantial adj. fragile, flimsy, frail, little, small
subtle adj. awkward, blunt, dense, inept, obvious, obtuse
subtract v. add
suburb– center
succeed v. fail, founder, introduce, precede,
success n. disaster, disgrace, failure, poverty
successful adj. unsuccessful
succinct adj. long, verbose
succumb v. live, resist, survive, withstand
sudden adj. expected, foreseen, gradual, slow
suffering n. comfort, peace
sufficiency n. deficiency
sufficient adj. inadequate, insufficient
sugar n. salt
suit v. displease, dissatisfy
suitable adj. inappropriate, unsuitable
sulky adj. cheerful, merry, lively
sullen adj. cheerful, happy
sultry adj. breezy, brisk, cool,
summary adj. deliberate, slow
summer n. winter
summit n. base, bottom, nadir
sun n. moon
sunny adj. cloudy
sunrise n. sunset, twilight
sunset n. dawn, daybreak, sunrise
super adj. average, mediocre
superb adj. awful, bad, ordinary, plain, poor
superficial adj. abysmal, accomplished, astute, bottomless, cognitive, cunning, deep, discerning, educated, experienced, informed, intelligent, interior, internal, knowing, learned, philosophic, proficient, profound, profound, sagacious, scholarly, serious, shrewd, submerged, sunken, unfathomable, well-informed,
superior adj. humble, inferior, modest, poor
superior n. subordinate, underling
supernatural adj. earthly, natural
supervisor n. employee, subordinate
supple adj. inflexible, stiff
support v. abandon, betray, block, break down, block, cast down, check, circumvent, counteract, cripple, defeat, demolish, desert, destroy, disconcert, discourage, dishearten, drop, embarrass, encumber, frustrate, give up, hinder, impede, inhibit, let go, obstruct, oppose, overthrow, overwhelm, prevent, throw down, thwart, undermine, wreck,
suppose v. ascertain, be sure of, conclude, decide, define, detect, determine, discern, discover, evolve, find out, know, learn, prove, resolve, settle, trace, uncover
suppress v. encourage, expose, inflame, release
supreme adj. lowest, secondary
sure adj. avoidable, insecure, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsteady, unsure,
surge n. crash, decline, plunge
surly adj. amiable, civil, courteous
surplus n. , lack , shortage
surrender v. chase, conquer, defeat, drive off, keep, outdo, overcome, retain, resist, succeed, surmount, triumph. vanquish, withstand
suspect adj. certain, reliable
suspect v. believe, know, trust
suspicion n. confidence, faith, trust,
swagger v. creep, slink
swarm v. disperse, scatter
swarthy adj. fair, light, pale
sweet adj. bitter, inconsiderate, offensive, sour, selfish, unpleasant
swell adj. miserable, rotten
swell n. drop, reduction
swell v. contract, ebb, shrink, wane
sweltering adj. cool, dry
swift adj. slow, sluggish
sympathy n. indifference
synonym n. antonym