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accede

to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur, balk at

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brandish

to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake

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comprise

to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms: compose, contain, constitute, encompass
Antonym: exclude

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deft

skillful, nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

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destitute

deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full,replete

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explicit

definite, clearly stated
Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

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extirpate

to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

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inopportune

coming at a bad time
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

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ironic

suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry
Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

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musty

stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms: Hackneyed, antiquated
Antonyms: sweet- smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

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officious

meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid,aloof

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ominous

unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising

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pinnacle

a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, acme, summit.apogee
Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point

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premeditated

considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: pre-planned, rehearsed, prearranged
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

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rampant

growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, entrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms: controlled, restrained

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solace (n.)

comfort, relief
Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset

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stately

dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

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supple

bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound

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suppress

to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

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venal

open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

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Abhor

to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

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amend

to change in a formal way; to change for the better

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Buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

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chaos

great confusion, disorder

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commodious

roomy, spacious

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corrosive

(adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic

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discern

to see clearly, recognize

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extant

still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost

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implicate

to involve in; to connect with or be related to

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inter

to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion

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martinet

a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

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obviate

to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

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renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw

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reprehensible

deserving blame or punishment

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somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

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squalid

filthy, wretched, debased

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turbulent

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

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vociferous

loud and noisy; compelling attention

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voluminous

of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length

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waive

(v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer

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Animosity

strong dislike; bitter hostility

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Apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

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Apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

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Commend

to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention

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Compatible

able to get along or work well together

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Condolence

an expression of sympathy

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Consecrate

to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose

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Decrepit

(adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

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Deride

to ridicule, laugh at with contempt

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Ingenuous

innocent, simple; frank, sincere

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Multifarious

having great variety; numerous and diverse

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Obsolete

out-of-date, no longer in use

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Omnivorous

eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes

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Parsimonious

stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small

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Quandary

a state of perplexity or doubt

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Recalcitrant

stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority

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Reprisal

an injury done in return for injury

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Revel

to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration

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Stulify

to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on

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Suave

smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses

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Sophomoric

pretentious or juvinile

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indemnity

a payment for damage or loss

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exult

to rejoice greatly

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chastize

to criticize severely

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ardent

very enthusiastic, impassioned, intense

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brash

prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent

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deviate

to turn aside from a course; to stray

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inkling

a hint; a vague notion

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palatable

(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.

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rancor

bitter resentment or ill-will, animosity

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limpid

clear, transparent; readily understood

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gnarled

knotted, twisted, lumpy

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allocate

to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

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emancipated

shriveled,withered,gaunt

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capricious

impulsive

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assiduous

persistent, attentive, diligent

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onmipotent

all-powerful

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poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

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spontaneous

(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance

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coprioud

ample,profuse,bountiful

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Acquiesce

(v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit

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allure

(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

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askew

twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly

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blithe

cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned

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Contentious

quarrelsome, inclined to argue

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covet

to desire something belonging to another

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crestfallen

discouraged, dejected, downcast

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disheveled

rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder

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exponent

to speak for someone; to protest for

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garrulous

given to much talking, tediously chatty

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insuperable

incapable of being overcome

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lamentable

to be regretted or pitied

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misnomer

an unsuitable or misleading name

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profess

to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend

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respite

a period of relief or rest

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retribution

a repayment; a deserved punishment

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sinuous

winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

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sonorous

full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style

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vanguard

the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

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wastrel

a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing

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