5597613545 | Altruistic | (adj) Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. Synonyms: Charitable, generous, philanthropic, benevolent, unselfish. Antonyms: self-centered, selfish, mean The priest was always altruistic toward anyone in need. | 0 | |
5597657715 | Ambivalent | Having mixed feelings about someone or something Synonyms: uncertain, undecided, questioning Antonyms: certain, clear, determined The scientist was ambivalent towards what his discovery entailed. | 1 | |
5597695935 | Angular | (adj) consisting of, situated at, or forming an angle; lean or bony (people) Synonyms: pointed, slanted, skinny (people) Antonyms: curved rounded, fat (people) The houses' roof formed an angular point. | 2 | |
5597725832 | Arrogant | (adj) a sense of superiority, self-importance, or entitlement. Synonyms: pretentious, haughty, conceited Antonyms: humble, modest, shy Peyton was exceptionally arrogant when he knew something no one else did. | 3 | |
5597759082 | Aversion | (noun) a strong feeling of dislike Synonyms: dread, hatred, distaste Antonyms: respect, affection, fondness The mother had an aversion to anything that could harm her child. | 4 | |
5597790151 | Discern | (verb) to perceive by sight or some other sense or by intellect Synonyms: perceive, distinguish, ascertain Antonyms: misunderstand, ignore, overlook Barker was not able to discern fantasy from reality. | 5 | |
5597814325 | Disdain | (verb) to think unworthy of notice; to think of as beneath oneself. (noun) a feeling of contempt Synonyms: (verb) belittle, scorn; (noun) hate, indifference Antonyms: (verb) praise, admire; (noun) approval, flattery Henry's disdain towards authority shrunk as he grew up. | 6 | |
5597853025 | Disparage | (verb) to speak of or regard as having little worth Synonyms: ridicule, discredit, demean Antonyms: compliment, honor, flatter While the women was an considered an idol of the town, many disparaged her for smoking. | 7 | |
5597873984 | Disparity | (noun) lack of similarity or equality Synonyms: incongruity, difference, variation Antonyms: agreement, sameness, harmony Considering the disparity of their interests, the candidates could find no common ground. | 8 | |
5597894564 | Embellish | (verb) to beautify or enhance Synonyms: adorn, overstate., magnify Antonyms: simplify, lesson, reduce Lucas found it necessary to embellish his writing for his readers. | 9 | |
5901343713 | Hypocrite | Person who pretends to have virtue or such | 10 | |
5901345272 | Innate | Existing in one since birth | 11 | |
5901345273 | Lethargic | Of or related to one affected with lathargy | 12 | |
5901346664 | Melancholy | Gloomy state of mind | 13 | |
5901346665 | Opaque | Impenetrable by light or such | 14 | |
5901348205 | Prolific | Producing offspring (many of) | 15 | |
5901349832 | Reprove | To criticize or correct | 16 | |
5901349833 | Symmetry | Corresponding in size, form | 17 | |
5901352038 | Tranquil | Calm, quiet, peaceful | 18 | |
5901352039 | Venerate | To treat people with reverence | 19 |
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