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barb
Noun /bɑːb/
a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fish hook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.
Synonyms: spike, prong, point, projection, spur, thorn
acquire
Verb /əˈkwʌɪə/
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself
Synonyms: obtain, come by, come to have, get, receive, gain
Antonyms: lose, part with
I managed to acquire all the books I needed
anguish
Noun /ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/
severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Synonyms: agony, pain, torment, torture, suffering, distress
Antonyms: happiness, contentment
she shut her eyes in anguish
ascend
Verb /əˈsɛnd/
go up or climb
Synonyms: climb, climb up, come up, go up, move up, make its way up
Antonyms: descend
she ascended the stairs
subsequent
Adjective /ˈsʌbsɪkw(ə)nt/
coming after something in time; following
Synonyms: following, ensuing, succeeding, successive, later, future
Antonyms: previous, prior, former
the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906
contempt
Noun /kənˈtɛm(p)t/
the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
Synonyms: scorn, disdain, disrespect, deprecation, disparagement, denigration
Antonyms: respect
Pam stared at the girl with total contempt
obstacle
Noun /ˈɒbstək(ə)l/
a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
Synonyms: barrier, hurdle, stumbling block, bar, block, impediment
Antonyms: advantage, asset, aid
the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money
combine
Verb /kəmˈbʌɪn/
join or merge to form a single unit or substance
Synonyms: amalgamate, merge, unite, integrate, incorporate, fuse
Antonyms: separate, split up
combine the flour with the margarine and salt
comprehend
Verb /kɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
grasp mentally; understand
Synonyms: understand, grasp, take in, see, apprehend, follow
Antonyms: exclude
he couldn't comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat
competent
Adjective /ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt/
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
Synonyms: capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished
Antonyms: incompetent, inadequate, unfit
a highly competent surgeon
twine
Noun /twʌɪn/
strong thread or string consisting of two or more strands of hemp or cotton twisted together.
Synonyms: string, cord, strong thread, yarn
having a good twine today—well, I am British and we do love complaining!
disclose
Verb /dɪsˈkləʊz/
make (secret or new information) known
Synonyms: reveal, make known, divulge, tell, impart, communicate
Antonyms: conceal, hide
they disclosed her name to the press
revel
Verb /ˈrɛv(ə)l/
enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing
Synonyms: celebrate, make merry, have a party, party, feast, eat, drink, and be merry
Antonyms: mourn, hate
they spent the evening revelling with their guests
reveal
Verb /rɪˈviːl/
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others
Synonyms: divulge, disclose, tell, let out, let slip, let drop
Antonyms: hide, conceal, hide
Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts
replete
Adjective /rɪˈpliːt/
filled or well-supplied with something
Synonyms: well fed, sated, satiated, full, full up, full to bursting
sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death
peripheral
Adjective /pəˈrɪf(ə)r(ə)l/
relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
Synonyms: outlying, outer, on the edge, on the outskirts, outermost, fringe
Antonyms: central, vital
the peripheral areas of Europe
merge
Verb /məːdʒ/
combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
Synonyms: join, join together, join forces, amalgamate, consolidate, integrate
Antonyms: separate, split
the merchant bank merged with another broker
marginal
Adjective /ˈmɑːdʒɪn(ə)l/
relating to or at the edge or margin
Synonyms: slight, small, tiny, minute, low, minor
Antonyms: vast, gross
marginal notes
comply
Verb /kəmˈplʌɪ/
act in accordance with a wish or command
Synonyms: abide by, act in accordance with, observe, obey, adhere to, conform to
Antonyms: ignore, disobey
we are unable to comply with your request
suffice
Verb /səˈfʌɪs/
be enough or adequate
Synonyms: be enough, be sufficient, be adequate, do, serve, meet requirements