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maverick
nonconformist; one who acts independently
antonym: conformist
acidulous
sour or acid
lothario
rake, seducer, lover
saturnine
sluggish, gloomy, grave
antonym: lively
churlish
boorish; surly
antonym: well mannered
bellicose
warlike; of a quarrelsome nature
antonym: peaceful
hierarchy
arranged by rank
antonym: disorganization
staccato
crisp, sharp attack; disconnected
antonym: smooth
convivial
festive; social
philanderer
unfaithful lover
antonym: faithful husband
internist
doctor who specializes in internal medicine
vendetta
blood feud, bitter quarrel
antonym: friendly relations
craven
cowardly
antonym: heroic
lachrymose
sad; mournful; inclined to shed tears
antonym: happy
elite
the best or most skilled members
antonym: commoner
amanuensis
secretary
libretto
the text of an opera
rapprochement
reestablishing relationships
antonym: breaking off
tawdry
cheap; gaudy; showy
dermatologist
a doctor who specializes in skin problems
bilious
bad-tempered; bitter
antonym: sweet tempered
adagio
slowly
antonym: quickly
debonair
courteous; suave; having sophisticated charm
nemesis
agent of retribution
andante
moderate
antonym: swift in tempo
protean
changeable; taking many forms
antonym: constant
cabal
a clique; a small group joined in a secret intrigue; a conspiracy
genealogy
lineage; studying ones family tree
falsetto
artificial tones
antonym: basso
ornithology
the study of birds
captious
critical; quick to find fault
lapidary
an expert in precious stones
dyspeptic
grouchy; gloomy; a person who suffers from indigestion
antonym: congenial
baleful
deadly; sinister
spoonerism
an unintentional exchange of sounds
philippic
bitter verbal attack
antonym: eulogy
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