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198052634disapprobationDefinition: disapproval, condemnation Synonyms: censure, dislike, odium Antonyms: approval, support0
198052635civilityDefinition: courtesy, politeness; a polite action or expression Synonyms: decorum, amenity, comity, respect, tact Antonyms: discourtesy, rudeness1
198052636prudentDefinition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; sober; careful in providing for the future Synonyms: circumspect, cautious, far-sighted, frugal, shrewd Antonyms: careless, incautious, unwise2
198052637malignDefinition: (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, praise3
198052638impertinenceDefinition: unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence; boldness Synonyms: impudence, disrespect, nerve, forwardness Antonyms: humility, politeness4
198052639maliceDefinition: desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering to another Synonyms: spite, acerbity, animosity, antipathy, dislike, enmity Antonyms: benevolence, thoughtfulness, sympathy5
198052640promulgateDefinition: 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, hide6
198052641clemencyDefinition: compassion, forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency Synonyms: mercy, charity, fairness, grace, humanity, lenity, tenderness, tolerance Antonyms: merciless7
198052642inuredDefinition: to be accustomed to hardship, difficulty, pain; toughen or harden Synonyms: accustomed, acclimate, habituate, season, train, familiarize Antonyms: unaccustomed8
198052643dauntedDefinition: to be overcome with fear; have lessened courage Synonyms: intimidated, disheartened, discourage,terrify, thwart Antonyms: assist, hearten, aid9
198052644potentDefinition: powerful; persuasive; great influence; capable of sexual intercourse Synonyms: persuasive, commanding, compelling, dominant, vigorous Antonyms:10
198052645puissanceDefinition: power, might, force Synonyms: power, fortitude, exertion, initiative, stamina, vehemence, zeal Antonyms: idleness, laziness, lethargy11
198052646encomiumDefinition: a formal expression of high praise; eulogy Synonyms: tribute, accolade, commendation, laudation, salutation Antonyms: demerit12
198052647juntaDefinition: 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
198052648prodigiousDefinition: extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force; wonderful, marvelous; abnormal, monstrous Synonyms: remarkable Antonyms: small, tiny, common, ordinary14
198052649hostilityDefinition: opposition or resistance to an idea, plan, etc; antagonism; meanness Synonyms: enmity, malice, resentment, spite Antonyms: friendliness, kindness, gentleness15
198052650deplorableDefinition: wretched, bad; lamentable, regretable Synonyms: terrible, dreadful, tragic Antonyms: cheerful, excellent, shameless16
198052651expedientDefinition: fit or suitable for a purpose, proper in a circumstance; advantageous Synonyms: convenient, effective, timely Antonyms: inappropriate, unbeneficial17
198052652eminentDefinition:high in rank or repute, distinguished; noteworthy; lofty, high; projecting or protruding Synonyms: well-known, renowned, prominent Antonyms: unnotable, inferior18
198052653alacrityDefinition: cheerful readiness, liveliness, willingness; promptness, briskness Synonyms: speed, eagerness, readiness Antonyms: apathy, slowness19
198052654flourishDefinition: thrive; to make dramatic sweeping gestures Synonyms:prosper, embellishment Antonyms: cease, fail, hinder20
198052655ignominiousDefinition: disgrace; dishonor; public contempt Synonyms: nefarious, disgraceful, shameful Antonyms: honor, popularity21
198052656extenuateDefinition: to represent an offense as less serious; underestimate; make light of Synonyms: mitigate, diminish, excuse Antonyms: intensify, increase22
198052657posterityDefinition: future or succeeding generations; all descendents of a person Synonyms: descendents Antonyms: past, ancestors23
198052658circumspectionDefinition: watchful and discreet; well-considered Synonyms: caution Antonyms: bold, careless, unheeding24
198052659providenceDefinition: foreseeing care of god or nature over earth; manifestation of divine care or direction; foresight Synonyms: destiny Antonyms:25
198052660temperanceDefinition: 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, wildness26
198052661conjunctionDefinition: conjoining, combination; a combination of events or circumstances; association Synonyms: juxtaposition, partnership, union Antonyms: detachment, disconnection27
198052662concupiscenceDefinition: sexual desire; lust; longing Synonyms: lasciviousness Antonyms: aversion, abstaining, dislike28
198052663intrepidDefinition: resolutely fearless; dauntless Synonyms: fearless, bold, brave Antonyms: cowardly, meek29
198052664incognitoDefinition: having one's identity concealed Synonyms: disguised, hidden Antonyms: known, openly seen30
198052665urchinDefinition: mischievous boy; an orphaned or abandoned child Synonyms: waif, ragamuffin Antonyms:31
198052666auspiciousDefinition: promising success; favored by fortune; opportune Synonyms: favorable, promising Antonyms: unfortunate, inopportune32
198052667abetDefinition: to encourage or support by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing Synonyms: assist, advocate, goad Antonyms: deter, discourage33
198052668fertileDefinition: bearing or capable of producing vegetation/crops/offspring; abundantly productive Synonyms: fecund, flowering, productive Antonyms: barren, fruitless, useless34
198052669nettleDefinition: a plant covered with stinging hairs; to irritate or annoy Synonyms: irritate Antonyms: appease, mollify, soothe35
198052670inundateDefinition: to flood or cover with water; torrent Synonyms: overwhelm, engulf, immerse Antonyms: underwhelm36
198052671equivocationDefinition: allowing the possibility of several different meanings of a word or phrase with the intent to misguide Synonyms: ambiguity Antonyms: directness37
198052672erroneousDefinition: containing error; incorrect; straying from what is moral, decent, proper, etc Synonyms: invalid, mistaken, askew Antonyms: correct, valid38
198052673augustDefinition: inspiring reverence; supreme grandeur and dignity; majestic Synonyms: dignified, noble Antonyms: undignified39
198052674precipitateDefinition: to bring about the occurrence of; fling; cast or plunge abruptly Synonyms: cause, quicken, further Antonyms: slow, check40
198052675cabalDefinition: a group of secret plotters (often against a government); a clique Synonyms: group Antonyms:41
198052676amityDefinition: friendship; peaceful harmony; mutual understanding Synonyms: good-will Antonyms: enmity, hostility, hatred42
198052677encumbranceDefinition: something burdensome; a hindrance; a dependent person (particularly a child) Synonyms: burden, load, weight Antonyms: aid, helpful43
198052678infallibleDefinition: trustworthy or sure; certain Synonyms: flawless, impeccable Antonyms: faulty, imperfect44

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