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Metamorphosis
n. a transformation or dramatic change
syn: mutation
ant: fixation
Donnybrook
n. a fight; an uproar
syn: brawl; quarrel; altercation
ant: agreement
Nonchalant
adj. unconcerned; indifferent
syn: detached; relaxed
ant: excited; concerned; alarmed
Vestige
n. a trace or evidence of something that once existed
syn. remnant; hint
Interlocutor
n. someone who participates in a conversation
Procrustean
adj. disregarding individual differences or circumstances
syn: ruthless; coldhearted; non-discriminating
ant: sympathetic; compassionate
Stygian
adj. dark and forbidding
syn: shadowy
ant: bright; illuminated
Sophistry
n. a deliberately deceptive or misleading argument
syn: chicanery; ruse
ant: truth
Carte Blanche
n. boundless authority; unlimited power to act
syn: license; sanction; free rein
ant: restriction
Incantation
n. a chant; a recited magical spell
syn: invocation; spell
Cosmopolitan
adj. worldly, sophisticated
syn: cultured
ant: provincial
Rife
adj. abundant; prevalent
syn: overflowing; rampant
ant: lacking; limited
Nomenclature
n. technical names or naming system in art or science
syn: terminology
Brigand
n. a robber or bandit
syn: highwaymen; outlaw
Contemptuous
adj. haughty, scornful
syn: arrogant; derisive
ant: humble; polite
escent
suffix. becoming or growing
ob
prefix. toward or against
con
prefix. totally or completely
val
root. strong or healthy
rub
root. red
irid & iris
root. rainbow or brightly colored
fac
root. make
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