s the revised list without the etymologies:
1. **Altruism** (noun): The selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Synonym: Selflessness
Antonym: Self-interest
2. **Ambrosia** (noun): The food or drink of the gods, often thought to bring immortality.
Synonym: Nectar
Antonym: Poison
3. **Ameliorate** (verb): To make something better or improve it.
Synonym: Improve
Antonym: Worsen
4. **Amenable** (adjective): Open to suggestion or influence.
Synonym: Agreeable
Antonym: Uncooperative
5. **Ascribe** (verb): To attribute something to a cause or source.
Synonym: Attribute
Antonym: Disclaim
6. **Aseptic** (adjective): Free from contamination or germs.
Synonym: Sterile
Antonym: Contaminated
7. **Avant-garde** (adjective): New and experimental, especially in the arts.
Synonym: Innovative
Antonym: Traditional
8. **Blarney** (noun): Flattering talk meant to deceive or charm.
Synonym: Flattery
Antonym: Sincerity
9. **Blasé** (adjective): Indifferent or unimpressed due to over-familiarity.
Synonym: Indifferent
Antonym: Enthusiastic
10. **Blitzkrieg** (noun): A sudden and intense military attack.
Synonym: Attack
Antonym: Defense
11. **Cache** (noun): A hidden store of goods or valuables.
Synonym: Hoard
Antonym: Open
12. **Cacophony** (noun): A harsh, jarring noise.
Synonym: Racket
Antonym: Silence
13. **Cajole** (verb): To persuade someone through flattery or promises.
Synonym: Coax
Antonym: Discourage
14. **Chagrin** (noun): A feeling of distress or embarrassment.
Synonym: Disappointment
Antonym: Joy
15. **Chauvinism** (noun): Excessive or prejudiced loyalty to one's own group.
Synonym: Nationalism
Antonym: Tolerance
16. **Chic** (adjective): Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
Synonym: Stylish
Antonym: Unfashionable
17. **Chicanery** (noun): The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
Synonym: Deception
Antonym: Honesty
18. **Conduit** (noun): A channel for conveying something, especially liquids or electricity.
Synonym: Channel
Antonym: Blockage
19. **Cuckold** (noun): A man whose wife is unfaithful.
Synonym: Husband
Antonym: Faithful husband
20. **Duress** (noun): Threats or pressure used to force someone into action.
Synonym: Coercion
Antonym: Freedom
21. **Ebullient** (adjective): Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
Synonym: Enthusiastic
Antonym: Depressed
22. **Eclectic** (adjective): Drawing from a variety of sources or styles.
Synonym: Diverse
Antonym: Narrow
23. **Equivocal** (adjective): Ambiguous or having more than one possible meaning.
Synonym: Unclear
Antonym: Clear
24. **Fecund** (adjective): Fertile or capable of producing an abundance of offspring.
Synonym: Fertile
Antonym: Infertile
25. **Flout** (verb): To openly disregard or mock a rule or law.
Synonym: Defy
Antonym: Obey
26. **Maxi-** (prefix): Large or maximum size. (Example: *Maximal*)
Synonym: Large
Antonym: Mini
27. **Medio-** (prefix): Middle or moderate. (Example: *Medium*)
Synonym: Average
Antonym: Extreme
28. **Megalo-** (prefix): Large or great in size. (Example: *Megaphone*)
Synonym: Large
Antonym: Micro
29. **-Meter** (suffix): A device used to measure something. (Example: *Thermometer*)
Synonym: Gauge
Antonym: None
30. **Micro-** (prefix): Small or tiny. (Example: *Microscope*)
Synonym: Tiny
Antonym: Macro
31. **Mis-** (prefix): Wrong or badly. (Example: *Misunderstand*)
Synonym: Incorrect
Antonym: Correct
32. **Mono-** (prefix): One or single. (Example: *Monologue*)
Synonym: Single
Antonym: Multi
33. **Morpho-** (prefix): Form or shape. (Example: *Morphology*)
Synonym: Shape
Antonym: None
34. **Moto-** (prefix): Related to movement. (Example: *Motor*)
Synonym: Movement
Antonym: None
35. **Neuro-** (prefix): Related to nerves or the nervous system
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