The word 'encroach' means to intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right). 'Intrude' is a direct synonym, meaning to put oneself into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited. 'Withdraw', 'recede', and 'retreat' are antonyms.
The word 'encumbrance' means a burden or impediment. 'Hindrance' is a direct synonym, meaning a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. 'Advantage', 'aid', and 'benefit' are antonyms.
The word 'endeavour' means to try hard to do or achieve something. 'Struggle' implies making a strenuous or difficult effort, which aligns with the meaning of endeavour. 'Neglect', 'abandon', and 'relax' are antonyms or opposite actions.
The word 'endowment' refers to a gift of money or property to an institution, or a natural ability or quality. 'Bequest' is a synonym, specifically referring to a legacy or gift of personal property by will. 'Debt', 'liability', and 'deprivation' are antonyms or unrelated concepts.
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The word 'endurance' refers to the ability to withstand hardship or difficulty over a period of time without giving way. 'Patience' is a key aspect of endurance, meaning the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. 'Weakness', 'fragility', and 'fatigue' are antonyms or related negative states.
The word 'enjoin' means to instruct or urge (someone) to do something; prescribe (an action or attitude) to be performed or adopted. 'Command' is a strong synonym, implying authoritative instruction. 'Permit' is an antonym, while 'forbid' is an antonym for the 'prescribe' sense, and 'request' is a weaker form of urging.
The word 'enlighten' means to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject. 'Educate' is a direct synonym. 'Confuse', 'obscure', and 'mislead' are antonyms.
The word 'enormous' means very large in size, quantity, or extent. 'Colossal' is a direct synonym, meaning extremely large. 'Tiny', 'small', and 'minute' are antonyms.
The word 'epitome' refers to a perfect example of a particular quality or type, or a summary. 'Example' directly matches this meaning. 'Expansion', 'deviation', and 'complication' are not synonyms.
The word 'equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Therefore, 'ambiguous' is the correct synonym. 'Clear', 'definite', and 'certain' are antonyms.
The word 'eradicate' means to destroy completely; put an end to. Among the given options:
• 'Destroy' means to put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. This is a direct synonym for 'eradicate'.
• 'Preserve' means to maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
• 'Nurture' means to care for and encourage the growth or development of.
• 'Cultivate' means to prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening; or to try to acquire or develop (a quality, skill, or interest).
Therefore, 'Destroy' is the correct synonym for 'eradicate'.
The word 'esteem' means respect and admiration, typically for a person. Among the given options:
• 'Respect' means a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. This is a direct synonym for 'esteem'.
• 'Disregard' means the action or state of paying no attention to something; ignore.
• 'Contempt' means the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
• 'Scorn' means the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
Therefore, 'Respect' is the correct synonym for 'esteem'.
The word 'eternal' means lasting or existing forever; without end. Among the given options:
• 'Perpetual' means never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly. This is a direct synonym for 'eternal'.
• 'Fleeting' means lasting for a very short time.
• 'Temporary' means lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
• 'Transient' means lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
Therefore, 'Perpetual' is the correct synonym.
The word 'evade' means to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery. Among the given options:
• 'Elude' means to escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way. This is a direct synonym for 'evade'.
• 'Confront' means to meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
• 'Meet' means to come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.
• 'Face' means to be confronted with or have to deal with (a difficult situation, unpleasant facts, etc.).
Therefore, 'Elude' is the correct synonym.
The word 'evident' means plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood. Among the given options:
• 'Apparent' means clearly visible or understood; obvious. This is a direct synonym for 'evident'.
• 'Obscure' means not discovered or known about; uncertain.
• 'Hidden' means kept out of sight; concealed.
• 'Unclear' means not easy to see, hear, or understand.
Therefore, 'Apparent' is the correct synonym.