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accede: synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent; antonyms: demur, balk at
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brandish: synonyms: swing, shake
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comprise: synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass; antonyms: exclude
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deft: synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful; antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
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destitute: synonyms: wanting devoid, impoverished, penniless; antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete
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explicit: synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear; antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
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extirpate: synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise; antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
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inopportune: synonyms; ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable; antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
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ironic: synonyms: incongrous, satiric, sardonic, wry; antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal
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musty: synonyms: hsckneyed, antiquated; antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new
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officious: synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive; antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid aloof
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ominous: synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portenous; antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising
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pinnacle: synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee; antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point
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premeditated: synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged; antonyms: unplanned, spontanepus, impromptu
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rampant: synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent; antonyms: controlled, restrained
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solace: synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up; antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset
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stately: synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing; antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
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supple: synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant; antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hideabound
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suppress: synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence;antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
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venal: synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary; antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous