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Terms in this set (20)
Accede
(verb) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity.
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur
Brandish
(verb) to wave or flourish in a meaning or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake
Comprise
(verb) to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
Antonyms: exclude
Deft
(adjective) skillful; nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept
Destitute
(adjective) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in. Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full
Explicit
(adjective) definite, clearly stated
Synonym: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
Extirpate
(verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
Inopportune
(adjective) Coming at a bad time; not appropriate
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, opportune
Ironic
(adjective) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and
what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic.
Synonyms: satiric, wry Antonyms: straightforward
Musty
(adjective) stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms: antiquated
Antonyms: sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand new
Officious
(adjective) meddling, excessively forward in offering services o
assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, pertinent, obtrusive Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof
Ominous
(adjective) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms: inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: auspicious, promising
Pinnacle
(noun)a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, summit
Antonyms: low point
Premeditated
(adjective) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
Rampant
(adjective) growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms: controlled, restrained
Solace
(noun) comfort, relief (verb) to comfort, console
Synonym: soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset
Stately
(adjective) dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile
Supple
(adjective) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable
Synonyms: flexible, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound
Suppress
(verb) to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, instigate
Venal
(adjective) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous
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