Aesthetic
(adj) pertaining to a sense of the beautiful
syn: artistic, creative
Undermine
(verb) to weaken or cause to collapse
syn: challenge, debilitate
ant: assist, strengthen, support
Pragmatic
(adj) sensible or practical; realistic
syn: feasible, rational, realistic
ant: idealistic, impractical, romantic
Indifferent
(adj) without interest, no feeling
syn: apathetic, nonchalant, detached
ant: compassionate, partial (bias), sympathetic
Ambiguous
(adj) open to interpretation, unclear
syn: dubious, obscure
ant: certain, definite, unquestionable
Ambivalent
(adj) contradictory; mixed feelings
syn: equivocal, wavering, vacillating
ant: certain, definite, unequivocal
Benevolent
(adj) unselfish; very generous
syn: compassionate, alternative
ant: greedy, miserly, stingy
Alleviate
(verb) to relieve or ease
syn: assuage, mitigate
ant: aggravate, irritate
Plausible
(adj) believable, probable
syn: probable, conceivable
ant: irrational, inconceivable, unreasonable
Obsolete
(adj) no longer in use
syn: antediluvian, antiquated, archaic
ant: contemporary, innovative, modern
Prudent
(adj) wise; sensible; thorough
syn: judicious, shrewd, discerning
ant: hasty, foolish, nonsensical
Dearth
(noun) inadequate supply, shortage of something
syn: deficiency, paucity, scantiness
ant: abundance, excess, sufficiency
Austere
(adj) simplicity, without excess
syn: primitive, unadorned
ant: elaborate, extravagant, indulgent
Paradox
(noun) self contradictory statement
syn: contradiction, inconsistency
ant: normality, standard, truth
Embellish
(verb) to decorate, enhancing w/ fictitious additions
syn: embroider, garnish, overstate
ant: lessen, reduce
Unorthodox
(adj) not ordinary, non conventional
syn: eccentric, heretical, unconventional
ant: conventional, normal, standard
Audacious
(adj) extremely bold, (recklessly) brave
syn: dauntless, resolute, valiant
ant: cautious, meek, timid
Futile
(adj) useless, no hope
syn: fruitless, ineffective, unproductive
ant: productive, effective, successful
Meticulous
(adj) pay close attention to detail
syn: painstaking, fastidious, thorough
ant: carless, negligent, thoughtless
Morose
(adj) gloomy, very depressed
syn: melancholy, despondent, sullen
ant: content, sanguine, optimistic
Belligerent
(adj) aggressive, hostile, want to fight
syn: cantankerous, pugnacious, truculent
ant: agreeable, mellow, placatory
Demographics
(noun) stats of a population
syn: census, poll, statistics
Evoke
(verb) to call up; produce
syn: evince, provoke, summon
ant: ignore, repress, suppress
Naive
(adj) lack of experience, unsophisticated
syn: gullible, innocent, unsuspecting
ant: aware, knowledgeable, skeptical
Perfunctory
(adj) lacking interest, indifferent, merely performing duty
syn: apathetic, cursory, lackadaisical
ant: careful, precise, thorough
Ubiquitous
(adj) being everywhere, widespread
syn: pervasive, prevalent, universal
ant: limited, scarce, uncommon
Autonomous
(adj) independent, self-governing
syn: liberated, sovereign
ant: controlled, subservient, dependent
Disheartening
(adj) very discouraging, depressing
syn: dejecting, demoralizing, dismaying
ant: encouraging, hopeful, promising
Proliferation
(noun) rapid; massive growth
syn: augmentation, expansion, spread
ant: contraction, reduction, diminution
Myriad
(adj) innumerable, countless
syn: endless, infinite, incalculable
ant: bounded. countable, limited
Fortitude
(noun) mental & emotional strength
syn: determination, firmness, tenacity
ant: apathy, lethargy, timidity
Poignant
(adj) moving the emotions, touching
syn: emotional, passionate, sentimental
ant: callous, indifferent, unfeeling
Acclaim
(verb) to highly praise
syn: extol, laud, tout
ant: condemn, denounce, reproach
Subtle
(adj) difficult to perceive, requiring mental acuteness
syn: implied, inconspicuous, insinuated
ant: discernible, evident, perceptible
Disparity
(noun_ lack of similarity or equality, different
syn: discrepancy, distinction, incongruity
ant: agreement, equality, similarity
Viable
(adj) possible; capable of being accomplished
syn: feasible, practical, workable
ant: impossible, unachievable, unfeasible
Tenacious
(adj) persistent; showing determination
syn: dogged, resolute, steadfast
ant: hesitant, submissive, yielding
Indignant
(adj) anger over injustice or something insulting
syn: incensed, irate, scornful
ant: calm, collected, pleased
Mundane
(adj) commonplace, normal, boring
syn: pedestrian, prosaic
ant: anomalous, unique
Affable
(adj) pleasantly easy to talk to; friendly
syn: amiable, genial, gregarious
ant: irritable, unmannerly
Anguish
(noun) physical or mental pain; torment
syn: distress, misery, woe
ant: delight, joyfulness, solace
Dexterous
(adj) skillful, resourceful, proficient
syn: adept, adroit, deft
ant: incompetent, inept, maladroit
Polarizing
(adj) dividing sharply into opposing forces
syn: discordant, dissenting, divisive
ant: homogenous, integrated, undivided
Incontrovertible
(adj) unquestionable; beyond doubt
syn: certain, irrefutable, undeniable
ant: questionable, uncertain, variable
Penchant
(noun) natural inclination, tendency
syn: predilection, proclivity, propensity
ant: antipathy, disinclination, hatred
Prolific
(adj) very productive, fruitful
syn: abundant, profuse, teeming
ant: barren, futile, unproductive
Oblivious
(adj) unaware, lacking conscious
syn: ignorant, inattentive, negligent
ant: attentive, conscious, mindful
Ornate
(adj) elaborately adorned, lavish, decorated
syn: baroque, gaudy, sumptuous
ant: austere, plain, unpretentious
Transient
(adj) lasting briefly, short time
syn: ephemeral, fleeting, transitory
ant: enduring, interminable, perpetual
Digress
(verb) deviate or get away from main point
syn: meander, ramble, stray
ant: continue, maintain, sustain
Fortuitous
(adj) produced by chance; of a fortunate happening
syn: arbitrary, serendipitous, incidental
ant: calculated, deliberate, intentional
Marginal
(adj) minor importance; not central
syn: insignificant, negligible, peripheral
ant: central, important, major
Diminutive
(adj) small; tiny
syn: infinitesimal, miniscule, minute
ant: considerable, immense, substantial
Temperate
(adj) moderate, exercising moderation
syn: moderate, restrained
ant: excessive, immoderate, intemperate
Elucidate
(verb) make clear, provide clarificatoin
syn: clarify, explicate, illuminate
ant: conceal, mystify, obscure
Thwart
(verb) to prevent, to block
syn: hinder, impede, stymie
ant: aid, facilitate, support
Animosity
(noun) hatred or ill will
syn: antipathy, enmity, rancor
ant: rapport, reverence, sympathy
Innuendo
(noun) an indirect reference to or an insinuation of a person or thing
syn: allusion, reference, suggestion
Innocuous
(adj) not harmful; not likely to give offense
syn: inoffensive, painless
ant: harmful
Superficial
(adj) pertaining to the surface; external or shallow
syn: cursory, ostensible, trivial
ant: genuine
Innovative
(adj) tending to introduce something new
syn: creative, ingenious, original
ant: customary, derivative, traditional
Proponent
(noun) person who supports or argues for a cause
syn: advocate, supporter
ant: opponent, detractor
Prodigy
(noun) person (young) with amazing talent
syn: genius, natural
ant: imbecile, fool
Ascetic
(adj) rigorously abstinent, strict self denial of luxury
syn: austere, disciplined, spartan
ant: debauched, hedonistic, decadent
Benefactor
(noun) a kindly helper, one who gives
syn: patron, altruist
ant: hoarder, miser, skinflint
Pundit
(noun) learned person, expert, or authority
syn: expert, intellectual, scholar
ant: amateur, novice
Rhetorician
(noun) eloquent writer or speaker
syn: orator, pontificator
Zealous
(adj) excessively active, devoted, or diligent
syn: ardent, fanatical, impassioned
ant: apathetic, dispassionate, indifferent
Mercenary
(adj) working or act just for money
syn: avaricious, covetous, venal
ant: altruistic, generous, unselfish
Sycophant
(noun) self seeking, servile flatter
syn: adulator, fawner, flatterer
Pariah
(noun) outcast, generally despised
syn: exile, outsider, reprobate
Charlatan
(noun) an imposter or fake, pretends to have knowledge
syn: fraud, phony, swindler
ant: authority, specialist, virtuoso
Misanthrope
(noun) a hater of humankind
syn: cynic, doubter
ant: humanitarian
Hedonist
(noun) person who devotes life to luxury
syn: debauchee, glutton, sybarite
ant: ascetic, puritan, spartan
Partisan
(adj) partial or biased
syn: biased, partial, warped
ant: fair, impartial, unbiased
Cynical
(adj) believing only selfish motivations drive human actions; distrusting
syn: skeptical, pessimistic, suspicious, scornful
ant: optimism, sanguine, trusting
Skeptical
(adj) attitude of doubt, question of validity, to be wary
syn: dubious, incredulous, leery
ant: credulous, gullible, unquestionable
Reclusive
(adj) living in seclusion or apart from society
syn: isolated, solitary, withdrawn
ant: convivial, gregarious, sociable
Oracle
(noun) person who delivers wise pronouncements
syn: forecaster, harbinger, prophet
Stoic
(adj) unmoved by joy or grief; free from passion
syn: aloof, detached, unflappable
ant: concerned, emotional, sentimental, poignant
Ostracize
(verb) to exclude, by general consent, banish, shun
syn: cogent, succinct, terse
ant: bombastic, loquacious, verbose
Galvanize
(verb) to stimulate, or stir into action
syn: arouse, invigorate, motivate
ant: discourage, dissuade, lull
Spartan
(adj) sternly disciplined, simple
syn: austere, frugal, stark
ant: embellished, intricate, ornate
Impecunious
(adj) having little to no money, poor
syn: destitute, impoverished, indigent
ant: affluent, opulent, prosperous
Nefarious
(adj) extremely wicked or villainous
syn: depraved, heinous, vile
ant: delightful, respectable, virtuous
Pandemonium
(noun) wild uproar, chaos
syn: clamor, commotion, tumult
ant: calm, harmony, tranquility
Affluent
(adj) wealthy, rich
syn: opulent, prosperous. upscale
ant: destitute, insolvent, penurious
Destitute
(adj) very poor, without means of subsistence
syn: bankrupt, depleted, penniless
ant: affluent, prosperous, wealthy
Lucrative
(adj) profitable, moneymaking
syn: fruitful, profitable, remunerative
ant: gainless, unprofitable, unrewarding
Avarice
(noun) insatiable greed for riches
syn: cupidity, miserliness, parsimony
ant: generosity, magnanimity, philanthropy
Plethora
(noun) surplus or overabundance
syn: excess, profusion, surfiet
ant: dearth, paucity, scarcity
Pertinent
(adj) relevant, pertaining to discussion
syn: applicable, connected, related
ant: irrelevant, trivial, unimportant
Exonerate
(verb) to clear of accusatoin, free from guilt
syn: absolve, pardon, vindicate
ant: condemn, convict, sentence
Unprecedented
(adj) without previous instance, never known
syn: novel, unique, unparalleled
ant: commonplace, customary, standard
Catalyst
(noun) person/thing causes some change
syn: impetus, spur, stimulant
ant: deterrent, hindrance, impediment
Conjuecture
(noun) an inference based on guesswork
syn: speculation, supposition, theory, hypothesis
ant: calculation , fact, truth
Conjecture
(noun) an inference based on guesswork
syn: speculation, supposition, theory, hypothesis
ant: calculation, fact, truth
Pandemic
(noun) a disease or epidemic throughout a large area
Virulent
(adj) severely harmful in its effects; hostile and bitter
syn: acrimonious, malignant, scathing
ant: innocuous, inoffensive
Nebulous
(adj) hazy, vague, lacking full developed form
syn: ambiguous, amorphous, indeterminate
ant: distinct, physical, tangible