Word, part of speech | Definition | Synonym & Antonym | Sentence |
Lament | a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. | Wail, groan
Celebrate rejoice | "Many Republicans lament for the good-ole-days when voter disenfranchisement was straightforward." |
enigmatic | difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. | Mysterious, puzzling
Obvious straightforward | "he took the money with an enigmatic smile" |
penance | voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong. | Reparation, penalty
Ruthless impertinence | "Lent stirs up thoughts of penance and sacrifice and struggle." |
Epithet | an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. | Title, name | The singer's 600-pound frame earned him the epithet of "Man Mountain" in the press. |
Solace | comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. | Comfort support,
Distress dreary | financial compensation for the bereaved gives little solace |
Sumptuous | splendid and expensive-looking. | Lavish luxurious,
Humble plain | Ride a historic shipjack or end the day with a sumptuous meal of Maryland crabs. |
Defile | sully, mar, or spoil. | Corrupt taint
Purify innocent | There are no defiles like a bridge or a defile between mountains which collect the enemy. |
Extenuate | cause (an offense) to seem less serious. | Diminishing downplay
Annoying develop | He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behavior. |
Amiable | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. | Friendly cordial
Unfriendly disagreeable | The amiable staff knows their stuff and will get you to your apex order. |
Unmitigated | An abundance of Absolute final | Full of, unqualified | "The unmitigated disaster that administration produced paved the way for Republican ascendency." |
Rancor | bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. | Bitterness hatred
Friendly amicable | "There have been disagreements over the years, but never rancor or distrust." |
recompense | make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate. | Compensate repay
Repudiate stiff | "They suffer, they die, yet they won't receive any recompense." |
Reproach | address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. | Shame disgrace
Honour pride | But at least no one can reproach me with treason! |
Impediment | a hindrance or obstruction in doing something. | Obstacle barrier
Benefit opening | Is there any physical impediment that may affect your driving? |
Vanquish | defeat thoroughly. | Conquer annihilate
Defeated loser | He did this by calling a special party conference where he vanquished his opponents |
Appertain | relate to; concern. | Pertain to concern
Irrelevant immaterial | She enjoyed the privileges appertaining to the office of chairman. |
Qualm | an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving. | Hesitation anxiety
Comforting confidence | She had/felt some qualms about moving to the big city |
Entreat | ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. | Implore beseech
Disregard protest | She would, she pleaded, write herself to Prince Llewelyn, entreat him to agree for her sake. |
Ensue | happen or occur afterward or as a result. | Result follow
Recede retreat | Things would go back to normal for a while but then another fight would ensue. |
Impious | not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god. | Unholy sinful
Saintly devout | I need to wash the taste of these impious demands out of my mouth. |
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