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appropriate

to steal (as in culture) v. ant-respect syn-steal

resplendent

splendid or dazzling in appearance. adj. ant-dim syn-shining

edify

to enable (one) to understand, especially in a spiritual sense. v. ant-ignorance syn-enlightenment

ostracize

to exclude from a group.v. ant-include syn-exclude

insinuate

to suggest or hint at something unpleasant or indirect. v. ant-reveal syn-implicate

asinine

utterly stupid or silly. adj. ant-wise syn-absurd

diaspora

the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. n. ant-gathering syn-dispersal

colloquialism

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation. n. ant-literary syn-conversation

vernacular

the dialect spoken by the people in a particular region. n. ant-formal syn-dialect

stigma

a mark or token of infamy, disgrace, or reproach. n. ant-honor syn-shame

burgeon

to put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery. v. ant-wither syn-blossom

impish

having mischievous or playful qualities; mischievous. adj. ant-nice syn-naughty

relinquish

to give up, relinquish control or possession. v. ant-keep syn-abandon

profusely

to a great degree; abundantly or excessively. adv. ant-poorly syn-extravagantly

incense

to cause someone to be extremely angry; to infuriate. adj. ant-calm syn-anger

eradicate

to completely destroy or eliminate something. v. ant-establish syn-obliterate

usurper

to seize and hold. n. ant-release syn-authoritarian

insolence

rude and disrespectful behavior. n. ant-respectfulness syn-arrogance

immutable

not subject or susceptible to change. adj. ant-unchangeable syn-fixed

hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence. n. ant-

self-doubt syn-pride

reparation

something to make up for the loss or damage. n. ant- theft syn-compensation

kindred

one's family and relations. n. ant-unrelated syn-relative

concede

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. v. ant-decline syn-acknowledge

ornate

made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns. adj. ant-plain syn-elaborate

revered

regarded with great respect or admiration. adj. ant-despise syn-adore

bestow

to present as a gift or an honor. v. ant-take syn-give

elusive

characterized by or exhibiting evasion adj. ant-stable syn-evasive

forfeiture

the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing. n. ant-reward syn-surrender

incite

to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). v. ant-calm syn-provoke

marginalize

treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant. adj. ant-include syn-alienate