1. |
nag |
complain, |
moan, |
fuss, |
|
accept |
tolerate, |
endure, |
bear, |
2. |
nasty |
mean, |
hurtful, |
hostile, |
|
nice |
pleasant, |
gentle, |
affable, |
3. |
naughty |
misbehaved, |
mischievous, |
unruly, |
|
well-behaved |
obedient, |
well-mannered, |
considerate, |
4. |
near |
close by, |
nearby, |
neighbouring, |
|
far |
distant, |
remote, |
removed, |
5. |
neat |
spotless, |
tidy, |
immaculate, |
|
messy |
sloppy, |
untidy, |
unkempt, |
6. |
necessary |
essential, |
crucial, |
indispensable, |
|
unnecessary, |
extra, |
needless, |
additional |
7. |
need, |
necessity, |
want, |
requirement |
|
luxury, |
comfort, |
accessory, |
bonus, |
8. |
needy, |
poor, |
deprived, |
impoverished |
|
wealthy, |
rich, |
prosperous, |
affluent, |
9. |
neglect, |
disregard, |
indifference, |
oversight |
|
care |
concern, |
responsibility, |
consideration |
10. |
nervous, |
anxious, |
edgy, |
jittery |
|
calm, |
collected, |
steady, |
composed |
11. |
new, |
novel, |
brand-new, |
recent |
|
old, |
outdated, |
obsolete, |
over-the- hill |
12. |
newbie, |
novice, |
newcomer, |
beginner |
|
veteran, |
old hand, |
old-timer, |
expert |
13. |
nice, |
agreeable, |
likable, |
delightful |
|
unpleasant, |
disagreeable, |
unlikable, |
unacceptable |
14. |
nifty |
smart, |
excellent, |
sharp |
|
inferior |
poor, |
second-rate, |
lousy |
15. |
nimble, |
handy, |
dexterous, |
agile |
|
clumsy, |
awkward, |
inept, |
butterfingered |
16. |
nonsense, |
idiocy, |
foolishness, |
balderdash |
|
sense, |
sensibility, |
purpose, |
significance |
17. |
noisy, |
loud, |
rowdy, |
rackety |
|
quiet, |
silent, |
still, |
mute |
18. |
normal |
ordinary, |
usual, |
commonplace |
|
abnormal, |
odd, |
extraordinary, |
irregular |
19. |
nourish |
sustain, |
care, |
feed |
|
neglect, |
abandon, |
deprive, |
starve |
20. |
numb |
insensible, |
unfeeling, |
torpid |
|
sensitive |
sensible, |
responsive, |
perceptive |
*Three types of antonyms (gradable, complementary and relational) can be distinguished. Word meanings are context-dependent.