198052634 | disapprobation | Definition: disapproval, condemnation Synonyms: censure, dislike, odium Antonyms: approval, support | 0 | |
198052635 | civility | Definition: courtesy, politeness; a polite action or expression Synonyms: decorum, amenity, comity, respect, tact Antonyms: discourtesy, rudeness | 1 | |
198052636 | prudent | Definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; sober; careful in providing for the future Synonyms: circumspect, cautious, far-sighted, frugal, shrewd Antonyms: careless, incautious, unwise | 2 | |
198052637 | malign | Definition: (verb) to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander. (adj) evil in effect; pernicious; injurious Synonyms:besmirch, baleful, harmful, hateful, spiteful Antonyms: aiding, benign, helpful, uphold, praise | 3 | |
198052638 | impertinence | Definition: unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence; boldness Synonyms: impudence, disrespect, nerve, forwardness Antonyms: humility, politeness | 4 | |
198052639 | malice | Definition: desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering to another Synonyms: spite, acerbity, animosity, antipathy, dislike, enmity Antonyms: benevolence, thoughtfulness, sympathy | 5 | |
198052640 | promulgate | Definition: to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (creed, doctrine, etc.) Synonyms: propagate, advertise, announce, notify, proclaim, promote Antonyms: conceal, hide | 6 | |
198052641 | clemency | Definition: compassion, forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency Synonyms: mercy, charity, fairness, grace, humanity, lenity, tenderness, tolerance Antonyms: merciless | 7 | |
198052642 | inured | Definition: to be accustomed to hardship, difficulty, pain; toughen or harden Synonyms: accustomed, acclimate, habituate, season, train, familiarize Antonyms: unaccustomed | 8 | |
198052643 | daunted | Definition: to be overcome with fear; have lessened courage Synonyms: intimidated, disheartened, discourage,terrify, thwart Antonyms: assist, hearten, aid | 9 | |
198052644 | potent | Definition: powerful; persuasive; great influence; capable of sexual intercourse Synonyms: persuasive, commanding, compelling, dominant, vigorous Antonyms: | 10 | |
198052645 | puissance | Definition: power, might, force Synonyms: power, fortitude, exertion, initiative, stamina, vehemence, zeal Antonyms: idleness, laziness, lethargy | 11 | |
198052646 | encomium | Definition: a formal expression of high praise; eulogy Synonyms: tribute, accolade, commendation, laudation, salutation Antonyms: demerit | 12 | |
198052647 | junta | Definition: small military group ruling a country, usually after a coup d'etat before a legally constituted government has been instituted Synonyms: military rule Antonyms: | 13 | |
198052648 | prodigious | Definition: extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force; wonderful, marvelous; abnormal, monstrous Synonyms: remarkable Antonyms: small, tiny, common, ordinary | 14 | |
198052649 | hostility | Definition: opposition or resistance to an idea, plan, etc; antagonism; meanness Synonyms: enmity, malice, resentment, spite Antonyms: friendliness, kindness, gentleness | 15 | |
198052650 | deplorable | Definition: wretched, bad; lamentable, regretable Synonyms: terrible, dreadful, tragic Antonyms: cheerful, excellent, shameless | 16 | |
198052651 | expedient | Definition: fit or suitable for a purpose, proper in a circumstance; advantageous Synonyms: convenient, effective, timely Antonyms: inappropriate, unbeneficial | 17 | |
198052652 | eminent | Definition:high in rank or repute, distinguished; noteworthy; lofty, high; projecting or protruding Synonyms: well-known, renowned, prominent Antonyms: unnotable, inferior | 18 | |
198052653 | alacrity | Definition: cheerful readiness, liveliness, willingness; promptness, briskness Synonyms: speed, eagerness, readiness Antonyms: apathy, slowness | 19 | |
198052654 | flourish | Definition: thrive; to make dramatic sweeping gestures Synonyms:prosper, embellishment Antonyms: cease, fail, hinder | 20 | |
198052655 | ignominious | Definition: disgrace; dishonor; public contempt Synonyms: nefarious, disgraceful, shameful Antonyms: honor, popularity | 21 | |
198052656 | extenuate | Definition: to represent an offense as less serious; underestimate; make light of Synonyms: mitigate, diminish, excuse Antonyms: intensify, increase | 22 | |
198052657 | posterity | Definition: future or succeeding generations; all descendents of a person Synonyms: descendents Antonyms: past, ancestors | 23 | |
198052658 | circumspection | Definition: watchful and discreet; well-considered Synonyms: caution Antonyms: bold, careless, unheeding | 24 | |
198052659 | providence | Definition: foreseeing care of god or nature over earth; manifestation of divine care or direction; foresight Synonyms: destiny Antonyms: | 25 | |
198052660 | temperance | Definition: moderation in self-restraint in action, self control; habitual moderation in indulgences of an appetite, passion, use of alcohol; total abstinence from alcoholic liquors Synonyms: restraint, moderation, sobriety Antonyms: excess, wildness | 26 | |
198052661 | conjunction | Definition: conjoining, combination; a combination of events or circumstances; association Synonyms: juxtaposition, partnership, union Antonyms: detachment, disconnection | 27 | |
198052662 | concupiscence | Definition: sexual desire; lust; longing Synonyms: lasciviousness Antonyms: aversion, abstaining, dislike | 28 | |
198052663 | intrepid | Definition: resolutely fearless; dauntless Synonyms: fearless, bold, brave Antonyms: cowardly, meek | 29 | |
198052664 | incognito | Definition: having one's identity concealed Synonyms: disguised, hidden Antonyms: known, openly seen | 30 | |
198052665 | urchin | Definition: mischievous boy; an orphaned or abandoned child Synonyms: waif, ragamuffin Antonyms: | 31 | |
198052666 | auspicious | Definition: promising success; favored by fortune; opportune Synonyms: favorable, promising Antonyms: unfortunate, inopportune | 32 | |
198052667 | abet | Definition: to encourage or support by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing Synonyms: assist, advocate, goad Antonyms: deter, discourage | 33 | |
198052668 | fertile | Definition: bearing or capable of producing vegetation/crops/offspring; abundantly productive Synonyms: fecund, flowering, productive Antonyms: barren, fruitless, useless | 34 | |
198052669 | nettle | Definition: a plant covered with stinging hairs; to irritate or annoy Synonyms: irritate Antonyms: appease, mollify, soothe | 35 | |
198052670 | inundate | Definition: to flood or cover with water; torrent Synonyms: overwhelm, engulf, immerse Antonyms: underwhelm | 36 | |
198052671 | equivocation | Definition: allowing the possibility of several different meanings of a word or phrase with the intent to misguide Synonyms: ambiguity Antonyms: directness | 37 | |
198052672 | erroneous | Definition: containing error; incorrect; straying from what is moral, decent, proper, etc Synonyms: invalid, mistaken, askew Antonyms: correct, valid | 38 | |
198052673 | august | Definition: inspiring reverence; supreme grandeur and dignity; majestic Synonyms: dignified, noble Antonyms: undignified | 39 | |
198052674 | precipitate | Definition: to bring about the occurrence of; fling; cast or plunge abruptly Synonyms: cause, quicken, further Antonyms: slow, check | 40 | |
198052675 | cabal | Definition: a group of secret plotters (often against a government); a clique Synonyms: group Antonyms: | 41 | |
198052676 | amity | Definition: friendship; peaceful harmony; mutual understanding Synonyms: good-will Antonyms: enmity, hostility, hatred | 42 | |
198052677 | encumbrance | Definition: something burdensome; a hindrance; a dependent person (particularly a child) Synonyms: burden, load, weight Antonyms: aid, helpful | 43 | |
198052678 | infallible | Definition: trustworthy or sure; certain Synonyms: flawless, impeccable Antonyms: faulty, imperfect | 44 |
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