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Very enthusiastic, impassioned
S: intense, zealous, fervent, avid
A: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic
Ardent(adj)
Persistent,attentive,diligent
S:intense, zealous, fervent, avid
A: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless
Assiduous(adj)
Prone to act on w hast manner; impudent
S:rash, impetuous, brazen, impertinent
A: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect
Brash(adj)
Subject to whims or passing fancies
S: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial
A: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering
Capricious( adj)
To inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
S:discipline, censure
a: commend reward
Chastise (v)
Abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
S: ample, profuse, bountiful
A: inadequate, meager, scanty, concise
Copious (adj)
(V)To turn aside; to stray from a norm (n) one who departs from a norm (adj) different from a norm, heterodox, unconventional
S: diverge, veer, swerve
A: conform to, abide by; orthodox
Deviate
Unnaturally thin
S: giant, withered, shriveled
A: plump, fat, obese, corpulent
Emaciated (adj)
To rejoice greatly
S: revel, glory
A: mope, silk, regret, rue, lament
Exult(v)
Knotted, twisted, lumpy
S: knotty, misshapen, contorted
A: smooth, unblemished, straight
Gnarled( adj)
A payment for damage or loss
S: compensation, restitution, reparation
Indemnity(n)
A hint; a vague notion
S: clue, intimation, suggestion
Inkling (n)
Clear transparent; readily understood
S:lucid, intelligible
A: clouded, murky, opaque
Limpid (adj)
Almighty, having unlimited power or authority
S: all-powerful
A:powerless, impotent, feeble, weak
Omnipotent(adj)
Agreeable to the taste or ones sensibilities; suitable for consumption
S: edible, appetizing, attractive
A: indebted, distasteful, disagreeable
Palatable(adj)