Odious
hateful adj. repugnant, hateful syn. abhorrent, abominable, detestable, horrid ant. lovable, sympathetic
Wanton
excessive adj. extravagant syn. extreme ant. frugal, reserved
Contentious
quarrelsome adj. argumentative attitude or action syn. bellicose, combative, militant, pugnacious ant. peaceable, amiable, agreeable, complaisant
Strident
harsh adj. shrill and loud syn. grating, jarring, rasphing, raucous, clamorous ant. euphonious, melodious, sweet, pleasing
Pompous
arrogant adj. ostentatiously grand or showy/self-important syn. pontifical, egocentric, pretentious ant. humble, meek, modest
Belligerent
hostile adj. quarrelsome, combative, inflammatory, aggressive syn. bellicose, combative, contentious, pugnacious ant. friendly, peaceable, conciliatory, amiable
Mitigating
lessen v. make milder or more tolerable/ reduce in degree syn. assuage, alleviate, palliate, lessen ant. intensify, increase, aggravate
Propitious
favorable adj. favorably disposed, benign, affording favorable conditions syn. auspicious, promising, kindly ant. adverse, unpromising
Plausible
possible adj. having a superficial appearance of truth syn. believable, dredible, impossible ant. improbable, unlikely, impossible
Specious
false adj. apparently true, but isn't syn. deceptive, erroneous, inaccurate ant. valid
Rhetorical
over-elaborate adj. over-elaborate, showy/ concerned primarily with style or effect syn. oratorical, euphistic, flowery, grandiloquent ant. plain, unpretentious, unembellished
Derogatory
belittling adj. disparaging, negative, expressing low opinion syn. disparaging, detracting, pejorative, depreciatory ant. complimentary, laudatory, admiring
Obsolete
out-moded adj. no longer in use/ out of date syn. extinct, outworn, passe, unfashionable ant. contemporary, modern, new-fashioned, up-to-date
Exemplary
outstanding adj. serving as a model for intimidation syn. paradigmatic, admirable, commendable ant. contemporary, modern, new-fashioned, up-to -date
Acute
sharp adj. keen, critical, keenly perceptive syn. penetrating, incisive, trenchant, piercing ant. obtuse, dense, dull, stupid
Jeopardize
endanger v. to expose peril or hazard/risk syn. hazard, imperil, endanger, menace, risk ant. safeguard
Nullify
make void v. to annul, make, render invalid/ deprive of force or efficacy syn. cancel out, invalidate, void ant. validate, authenticate
Epitomize
capture the essence of v. an ideal or typical representation syn. typity ant. refute
Infiltrate
gain entrance surreptitiously v. to filter into or through syn. sneak in/mingle
Reproach
blame v/n. severe expression of censure; rebuke syn. rebuke, censure ant. praise
Objective
factual adj. uninfluenced by emotion, surmise, or personal prejudice syn. unbiased ant. suppositional, biased, prejudiced
Revere
glorify v. to regard with awe, great respect, or devotion syn. adore, worship ant. despise, abhor, loathe
Discriminate
distinguish v. to make a clear distinction syn. differentiate, identify ant. muddle, confuse
Innovate
contrive v. to begin or introduce something new syn. devise, originate
Candid
sincere adj. impartial, without pretense or reserve, straightforward syn. frank, sincere ant. deceptive, disguised, hidden
Peripheral
on the edge adj. of or related to or situated on the border of a surface; on the edge of, at the boundary; unnecessary, of minor importance syn. border, dispensable, irrelevant ant. central, essential, imperative
Concise
brief and to the point adj. expressing much in few words; brief but comprehensive syn. pithy, succinct, terse ant. lengthy, wordy, verbose, prolix
Prodigious
enormous adj. wonderfully great in degree, size, quantity, or extent; monstrous, immense syn. immense, enormous, amazing ant. insignificant, miniscule
Sage
wise person adj. or n. a wise person, someone respected for his judgement or knowledge syn. guru, authority, expert ant. idiot, moron
Ignoramus
an ignorant person n. dunce' uninformed, stupid individual syn. dunce, idiot, dolt ant. sage
Virtuoso
master n. one w/ special talent or knowledge, especially in the arts; a highly skilled performer syn. master, genius, prodigy, maven ant. novice, amateur, tyro
Antagonist
opponents n. one who engages another in combat or argument syn. opponent, adversary ant. ally, colleague, supporter
Squander
waste v. to spend extravagantly or foolishly syn. waste, dissipate ant. conserve, hoard
Flagrant
glaring adj. glaring, scandalous, outrageous syn. blatant, abject, barefaced, egregious ant. unnoticeable
Infallible
dependable adj. exempt from liability to error; absolutely trustworthy syn. dependable, foolproof ant. fallible
Grievous
painful adj. causing or expressing grief, pain, or anguish; serious, dire syn. mournful, sad, doleful ant. comedic, happy
Avarice
greed n. inordinate desire for wealth, greed syn. cupidity, greediness, rapaciousness ant. generocity, munificence, unselfishness
Depravity
perversion n. corruption, baseness; perversion syn. barbarism, decadence, debauchery ant. saintless, integrity
Diligence
persistence n. earnest and persistent application to an undertaking; steady effort syn. persistence, assiduity ant. laziness
Ribald
vulgar adj. indulging in vulgar, lewd humor syn. coarse, indifferent ant. inoffensive, innocuous
Haughty
disdainful adj. proud and disdainful; arrogantly lofty syn. narcissistic, egomaniacal, cocky ant. modest, unassuming, humble
Effervescent
bubbling adj. bubbling or hissing; exhibiting strong emotion or excitement syn. lively, bubbling, fizzing ant. dull, flat
Apathetic
unfeeling adj. having or exhibiting little or no emotion; indifferent syn. stolid, dispassionate, unsentimental, indifferent ant. enthusiastic
Parsimony
stinginess n. state of being excessively economical syn. frugality, stinginess ant. lavishness, generocity
Disparity
difference n. dissimilarity, difference, inequality syn. discrepancy, incongruity, divergence ant. correspondence, accord, similarity
Abstract
hypothetical adj. considered apart from concrete existence; not easily understood syn. hypothetical, speculative ant. proven, definite, concrete
Temperate
moderate adj. exercising moderation and self-restraint syn. moderate, abstemious ant. excessive, unrestrained
Inevitable
certain adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented syn. compulsory, mandatory ant. optional unrequired
Eccentric
weird adj. departing from conventional or established norm; erratic syn. unorthodox, anomalous, weird ant. normal, typical, conventional
Provincial
unsophisticated adj. not fashionable or sophisticated; limited in perspective syn. crude, uncultured, unrefined ant. cosmopolitan, citified
Disdain
contempt n. scorn syn. scorn, derision ant. esteem, respect, honor, admiration
Insubordinate
disobedient adj. not submitting to authority syn. defiant, rebellious, seditious ant. obedient, compliant
Viable
capable of being used adj. capable of being successful syn. practical, possible, feasible ant. impossible, unworkable
Expedite
hasten v. to accelerate the motion or progress of syn. facilitate, ease ant. hinder, obstruct, block
Absolve
pardoned v. to release from obligation, penalty, or punishment syn. exempt, excuse, free ant. convict, obligate
Collaborate
cooperate v. to work with another or others, act jointly, assist willingly syn. cooperate, unite ant. compete
Recant
withdraw v. to retract or repudiate a previous assertion, unsay what has been said syn. disclaim, disavous, repudiate, abrogate ant. affirm, confirm
Avow
declare v. to declare openly, admit, confess syn. claim, assert, allege, profess ant. deny, reject, repudiate, recant
Equivocate
mislead v. to use ambiguous expressions, especially with intent to mislead syn. hedge, evade, prevaricate ant. confront, face
Profuse
lavish adj. liberal or plentiful to excess syn. abundant, copious, bountiful ant. meager, niggard, stingy, frugal
Discreet
judicious adj. capable of keeping a confidence syn. prudent, judicious, fiduciary ant. ostentatious, untrustworthy
Vilification
belittlement n. vicious, defamatory statement syn. slander, belittlement ant. praise, compliment
Incoherence
disordered n. lack of harmony or clear connections syn. chaos, muddle, disorderliness ant. logic, orderliness
Compliance
agreement n. yielding to the will of others, agreeing to a wish or command syn. conformity, acquiescence ant. disagreement, discord
Ameliorate
improve v. to make better or more tolerable syn. amend ant. deteriorate, worsen
Deter
discourage v. to prevent or turn aside syn. inhibit, obviate ant. persuade, encourage, urge
Reprehensible
blameworthy adj. deserving of criticism or censure syn. blameworthy, culpable ant. virtuous, righteous
Obscure
made indistinct v. or adj. to make indistinct syn. hide, dim, indefinite ant. reveal, expose, distinct
Capricious
fickle adj. changes one's mind easily and frequently syn. impulsive, whimsical, unpredictable ant. constant, predictable
Impartial
unprejudiced adj. open-minded/fair syn. unbiased, indifferent, just ant. prejudiced, biased, partial
Futile
fruitless adj. having no useful result; ineffectual syn. unproductive, failed ant. successful, effective
Benevolent
doing good adj. suggestive of doing good syn. generous, philanthropic ant. malevolent, stingy, uncharitable
Pious
devout adj. exhibiting reverence & earnest compliance in the observance of religion syn. devout, god-fearing ant. unobservant, irreligious
Conciliate
reconcile v. to overcome the distrust or animosity of, appease syn. reconcile, mediate, negotiate ant. provoke, aggravate, inflate
Resignation
surrender n. unresisting acceptance of something as inevitable syn. capitulation ant. resistance
Dogmatic
unyielding adj. authoritative, arrogant assertion; dictatorial syn. relentless, unceasing, inflexible, headstrong, obdurate ant. inconstant, easygoing
Cacophony
inharmonious sound n. jarring, discordant sound syn. noise, babel, racket, pandemonium ant. harmony, euphony
Morbid
rigorous adj. characterized by preoccupation w/ unwholesome thoughts or feelings syn. odious, repulsive, gruesome, appalling ant. appealing, attractive, lovely
Stagnant
motionless adj. stale syn. static, stale, sluggish ant. flowing, moving, fresh
Minuscule
tiny adj. very small syn. minute, diminutive, microscopic ant. gigantic, gargantuan, huge
Discordance
disharmony n. state of disagreement, discord syn. contention, disharmony, disunity, dissonance ant. accord, agreement, harmony
Amiable
cordial adj. friendly and agreeable in disposition syn. affable, convivial, sociable ant. unfriendly, uncongenial, ill-disposed
Benefactor
one who gives aid n. giver of financial support to a person or charity syn. donor, patron, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist
Summit
top n. the highest point syn. acme, apex, pinnacle, zenith ant. nadir, bottom
Irrefutable
incapable of being disproved adj. impossible to disprove, incontrovertible syn. unarguable, airtight, unquestionable ant. disputable, arguable
Perfunctory
careless and routine adj. done routinely and with little interest or care syn. unenthusiastic, tepid, tactless ant. enthusiastic, vibrant
Ravenous
extreme hunger adj. extremely hungry syn. rapacious, starved, voracious, famished ant. satisfied, sated
Voracious
unstoppable adj. having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity/pursuit syn. greedy, rapacious, gluttonous ant. generous, unselfish, abstemious
Frivolous
trivial adj. unworthy of serious attention syn. foolish, inane, silly, mindless ant. sensible, meaningful
Gullible
easily fooled adj. easily deceived or duped syn. unsuspecting, naive, ingenuous ant. suspicious
Credulous
too easy to believe adj. disposed to believe too readily; gullible syn. unquestioning, undiscerning ant. critical, discerning
Steadfast
loyal adj. steady; firmly loyal syn. faithful, dedicated, resolute, assiduous
Unbiased
impartial adj. without prejudice, impartial syn. disinterested, dispassionate, fair, evenhanded ant. prejudiced, partial
Animated
lively adj. filled with activity, spirit; lively syn. dynamic, energetic, vibrant, zestful ant. lethargic, sluggish, dreaden
Taciturn
silent adj. habitually untalkative syn. uncommunicative, quiet, silent, inexpressive ant. communicative, open
Resolute
steadfast adj. characterized by firmness or determination syn. determined, fervid ant. faltering, apathetic
Servile
submissive adj. abjectly submissive syn. slavish ant. assertive
Reticent
bashful adj. characteristically hesitant or disinclined to speak out syn. restrained, bashful, reserved ant. bold, extroverted
Anarchy
chaos n. absence of any form of political authority; political disorder & confusion syn. lawlessness, disorder, dissonance, discord ant. order, control
Superficial
shallow adj. concerned with only what is apparent or obvious syn. cursory, insubstantial, surface ant. deep, profound, significant