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Augment
to make larger, increase (v) supplement, amplify
Bereft
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss (adj) bereaved
Deploy
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up (v) station, organize
Fortitude
courage in facing difficulties (n) resolve, steadfastness, mettle
Gape
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide (v) ogie
Gibe
to utter taunting words (v); an expression of scorn (n) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer (v) compliment, praise (n)
Guise
an external appearance, cover, mask (n) costume, semblance, pretense
Insidious
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous (adj) cunning, dastardly, perfidious
Intimation
a hint, indirect suggestion (n) clue, inkling
Opulent
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose (adj) rich, plentiful, abundant
Reiterate
to say again, repeat (v) restate, recapitulate
Stolid
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive (adj) impassive, phlegmatic
Tentative
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant (adj) provisional, inconclusive
unkempt
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude (adj) sloppy, disordered, rough
warily
cautiously, with great care (adv) prudently, gingerly
Amicable
peaceable, friendly (adj) congenial, neighborly, cordial
belligerent
given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive (adj.); one at war, one engaged in war (n.) assertive, truculent, pugnacious (adj)
benevolent
kindly, charitable (adj) benign, well-meaning cursory
extol
to praise extravagantly (v) glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
feasible
possible, able to be done (adj) workable, viable
grimace
a wry face, facial distortion (n); to make a wry face (v)
pained expression, facial contortion (n)
impervious
not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance (adj) impenetrable, resistant, and proof against
impetus
a moving force, impulse, stimulus (n) impulse, spur
jeopardy
danger (n) risk, hazard, peril
meticulous
extremely careful; particular about details (adj) fastidious, fussy
nostalgia
a longing for something past; homesickness (n) --no synonyms--
retrogress
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition (v) revert, degenerate, decline
scrutinize
to examine closely (v) inspect, pore over
tepid
lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest (adj) insipid, halfhearted
adversary
an enemy, opponent (n) antagonist, foe
alienate
to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey (v) separate
artifice
a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery (n) ruse, stratagem, contrivance
coerce
to compel, force (v) pressure, bully, constrain
demise
a death, especially of a person in a lofty position (n) decease, passing away
exhilarate
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to (v) stimulate, excite, gladden
inclement
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action (adj) annoy, bedevil, beleaguer
liquidate
to pay a debt, settle an account; to eliminate (v) reconcile, pay, cancel, exterminate
muse
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder (v) contemplate, daydream
negligible
so unimportant that it can be disregarded (adj)
trivial, inconsequential, insignificant
perpetuate
to make permanent or long-lasting (v) continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely
precedent
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action (n) guide, tradition, model
punitive
inflicting or aiming at punishment (adj) penalizing, retaliatory
redress
to set right, remedy (v); relief from wrong or injury (n) correct, mitigate (v)
sojourn
a temporary stay (n); to stay for a time (v) visit, brief stay (n)
affiliated
associated, connected (adj) attached, related, joined
ascertain
to find out (v) discover, establish
bequeath
to give or pass on as an inheritance (v) transmit, bestow
congent
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point (adj) persuasive, compelling
converge
to move toward one point, approach nearer together (v) meet, unite, intersect, merge
esteem
to regard highly (v); a highly favorable opinion or judgment (n) respect, honor, revere (v)
expunge
to erase, obliterate, destroy (v) efface, annihilate
finite
having limits; lasting for a limited time (adj) bounded, measurable
invulnerable
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack (adj) impregnable, impervious, immune
malevolent spiteful, showing ill will (adj) malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant
omniscient
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding (adj) wise, all-knowing
panacea
a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems (n) universal cure
scrupulous exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled (adj)
painstaking, meticulous, conscientious
skulk
to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding (v) lurk, slink, prow;
uncanny
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation (adj) inexplicable, spooky
altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (adj) selfless
assent
to express agreement (v.); agreement (n.) consent, concur (v) benefactor
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly (adj) civil, valiant, courtly
clemency
mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness (n.) leniency, forbearance, gentleness
dearth
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (n.) insufficiency, want, paucity
discrepancy
a difference; a lack of agreement (n) disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
indomitable
unconquerable, refusing to yield (adj) unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
infallible
free from error; absolutely dependable (adj)
pungent
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting (adj) sharp, spicy, piquant, racy
remiss
neglectful in the performance of one's duty, careless (adj)negligent, lax, slack
repose
to rest; lie; place (v.); relaxation, peace of mind, calmness (n.) sleep (v); tranquility, respite (n)
temerity
rashness, boldness (n) recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
unfeigned
sincere, real, without pretense (adj) genuine, heartfelt
virulent
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful (adj.) noxious, baneful, hateful
accede
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity (v) consent, concur, comply, assent
comprise
to include or contain; to be made up of (v) compose, constitute, encompass
deft
skillful, nimble (adj) dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
destitute
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in (adj) wanting, devoid, penniless
explicit
definite, clearly stated (adj) distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
inopportune
coming at a bad time; not appropriate (adj) ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
musty
stale, moldy; out-of-date (adj) hackneyed, antiquated
officious
meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority (adj) meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
ominous
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen (adj) unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
pinnacle
a high peak or point (n) apex, acme, summit, apogee
premeditated
considered beforehand, deliberately planned (adj) preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged
rampant
growing without check, running wild (adj)widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
solace
comfort, relief (n.); to comfort, console (v.)
supple
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile (adj) flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
suppress
to stop by force, put down (v) subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
abhor
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply (v) detest, despise, abominate amend
chaos
great confusion, disorder (n) anarchy, turmoil
commodious
roomy, spacious (adj) comfortable, ample, capacious
corrosive
eating away gradually, acid-like; bitterly sarcastic (adj.) caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful
discern
to see clearly, recognize (v) perceive, detect, distinguish
implicant
to involve in; to connect with or be related to (v) incriminate, entangle
obviate
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of (v) preclude, foresail, ward off
renegade
one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw (n.); traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox (adj.) turncoat, heretic (n)
reprehensible
deserving blame or punishment (adj) objectional, blameworthy, culpable, odious
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