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4843812540Archaic (adj)Old-fashioned or out dated The dress from my great grandmother's wedding was way too archaic to wear to my own. Ancient Contemporary0
4843812542Reprobate (noun)Depraved, unprincipled, or wicked person The wicked witch was a reprobate character. Corrupt Honest, good1
4843812544Ruminate (verb)To go over and over in ones mind I can't get this math problem, I keep ruminating it but the answer never changes. Mediate Neglect2
4843812545Morose (adj)Gloomy or sullen She looked very morose after her father's death. Glum Cheerful3
4843812546Sanguine (adj)Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident A pessimistic person will never be sanguine! Enthusiastic Pessimistic4
4843812547Acrid (adj)Harsh in taste, smell, or language The deathly smell about Miss Emily's estate was beyond acrid. Pungent Savory5
4843812551Prevaricate (verb)To lie I always prevaricate when someone asks me Falsify Be honest6
4843812552Convalescence (noun)Gradual recovery of heath and strength after illness. Emilea's convalescence after he encounter with Yellow Fever took longer than expected, but she looks great! Rehabilitation Worsening7
4843812553Vexation (noun)Trouble, irritation After immense vexation, I was finally able to pull my car out of the deep mud. Agitation Happiness8
4843812554Odious (adj)Arousing of deserving hatred With that odious chore done, Nick was able to focus on his homework. Obnoxious Delightful9
4843812558Nefarious (adj)Extremely wicked or villainous Iago is one of the most well known nefarious characters in English Literature. Vicious Pleasant10
4843812560Laconic (adj)Using few words His laconic way of speaking left a lot to be desired11
4843812564Pensive (adj)Dreamily or wistfully thoughtful Heathcliff was often pensive in his thoughts towards Isabella, wishing they could be together or for things to be as they were12
4843812565Sardonic (adj)Characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering The author's sardonic tone helped us come to understand his dislike of the subject13
4843812566Trepidation (n)A nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation My hands shook with trepidation as we entered the haunted house14

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