Synonyms Flashcards

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Didactic

Edifying

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Illuminating
Instructive
Inspiring
Uplifting

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Disseminate

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Tout

Advertise
Brag about
Praise
Promote
Publicize
Show off
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Laudable

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Commendable
Creditable

Admirable
Exemplary
Praiseworthy
Respectable

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Archaic

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Antiquated

Ancient
Obsolete
Old
Old-fashioned
Out-of-date
Primitive
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Dearth

Paucity

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Absence
Deficiency
Insufficiency
Lack
Scarcity
Shortage
Smallness
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Glib

Garrulous

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Voluble

Articulate
Chatty
Eloquent
Loquacious
Slick
Smooth-talking
Talkative
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Miscreant
Reprobate
Unscrupulous

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Bootleg
Corrupt
Crooked
Deceitful
Dishonest
Forbidden
Illegal
Illegitimate
Shady
Underhanded
Unethical
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Furtive
Venal
Collusion
Connive

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Insidious

Clandestine
Conspiracy
Covert
Deceit
Plot
Scam
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Mendacity

Prevarication

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Deceit
Evasiveness
Untruthful

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Telltale

Inadvertent

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Betray

Giveaway
Revealing
Unexpectedly
Unintended

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Voracious
Ravenous
Vehement

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Avid
Sentimental

Eager
Enthusiastic
Keen
Nostalgic
Passionate
Thirsty
Touchy
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Elucidate
Delineate
Construe

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Expound
Exemplify
Elaborate

Clarify
Decode
Demonstrate
Depict
Expand
Get across
Illustrate
Mirror
Represent
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Acumen
Precocious
Consummate
Gumption
Scintillating
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Cerebral
Ingenuity
Savviness

Brilliance
Cleverness
Creativity
Genius
Intelligence
Inventiveness
Shrewdness
Wisdom
Wit
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Credence
Presumption
Resignation

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Acceptance
Belief in something
Faith
Trust

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Aphorism

Maxim

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Axiom
Dictum
Motto
Proverb
Saying
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Prodigious

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Colossal

Enormous
Gigantic
Immense
Monstrous
Monumental
Tremendous
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Querulous

Carping

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Complaining

Petty

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Discreet
Askance
Assiduous

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Leery

Cautious
Careful
Distrustful
Dubious
Skeptical
Suspicious
Watchful
Wary
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Hegemony

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Ascendancy

Dominance
Sovereignty
Superiority
Supremacy

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Qualm

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Apprehension
Reservation

Anxiety
Doubt
Hesitation
Mistrust
Nervousness
Skepticism
Stipulation
Suspicion
Trepidation
Uneasiness
Worry
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Differentiate

Discriminate

A
Asses
Comprehend
Distinguish
Evaluate
Perceive
Segregate
Separate
Specify
Understand
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Torpor
Languid
Soporific
Lassitude

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Lethargic

Inactivity
Lazy
Passive
Sleepy
Sluggish
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Raffish

Rakish

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Iconoclastic

Bohemian
Disreputable
Jaunty
Unmindful of social conventions

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Commensurate

Tantamount

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Analogous

Akin
Comparable
Consistent
Corresponding
Proportionate
Related
Similar
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Travail

Tribulation

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Agony
Anguish
Grief
Heartache
Misfortune
Pain
Struggle
Woe
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Fawn

Grovel

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Abase
Bootlick
Beseech
Crouch
Demean oneself
Implore
Submit
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Aberrant

Uncanny

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Anomalous
Unprecedented

Atypical
Bizarre
Exceptional
Extraordinary
Remarkable
Strange
Unusual
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Ascribe

Devolve

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Delegate
Relegate

Assign
Authorize
Consign
Entrust
Hand over
Pass
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Precarious

Quandary

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Conundrum

Difficulty
Dilemma
Enigma
Impasse
Perplexity
Predicament
Uncertainty
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Placid

A

Serene

Calm
Easygoing
Peaceful
Quiet
Sedate
Smooth
Tranquil
Undisturbed
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Destitute

Wanting

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Insolvent

Bankrupt
Failed
Impoverished
Indebted
Penniless
Strapped
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Forthcoming

Imminent

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Anticipated
Approaching
Brewing
Impending
Looming
Upcoming
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Sanctimonious
Presumptuous
Complacent

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Egotist
Smug

Conceited
Hypocritical
Insincere
Narcissist
Rude
Self-centered
Self-confident
Self-righteous, 
Self-satisfied
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Impeccable

Pristine

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Flawless
Immaculate
Intact
Pure
Spotless
Unblemished
Untouched
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Perennial

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Incessant

Ceaseless
Chronic
Endless
Eternal
Interminable
Perpetual
Recurrent
Relentless
Unremitting
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Pernicious

Inimical

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Deleterious
Detrimental

Adverse
Damaging
Destructive
Devastating
Disadvantageous
Harmful
Malicious
Poisonous
Ruinous
Toxic
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Pundit

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Cosmopolitan
Genteel
Urbane

Cultured
Intellectual
Metropolitan
Philosopher
Polished
Refined
Scholarly
Sophisticated
Suave
Thinker
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Unseemly

Facetious

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Indecorous

Amusing
Comical
Funny
Improper
Indecent
Kidding
Undignified
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Discord

Tumult

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Melee

Brawl
Clash
Disharmony
Fracas
Quarrel
Riot
Ruckus
Scrimmage
Scuffle
Skirmish
Turmoil
Tussle
Unrest
Upheaval
Uproar
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Becoming
Behove
Germane

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Applicable
Apt
Befitting
Conforming
Pertinent
Proper
Relevant
Suitable
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Tact
Clemency
Vicarious

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Empathetic

Compassion
Leniency
Mercy
Sensitive
Sympathetic
Understanding
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Haughty
Derisive
Cavalier

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Condescend
Contemptuous
Indignant
Patronize

Arrogant
Deign
Disdainful
Disrespectful
Insulting
Mocking
Resentful
Ridiculing
Scornful
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Embroil

Tortuous

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Convoluted
Elaborate

Complicated
Confusing
Intricate
Labyrinthine
Muddled
Perplexing
Puzzling
Tangled
Twisting
Winding
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Endemic

A

Indigenous

Aboriginal
Domestic
Homegrown
Native
Primitive
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Proponent

A

Advocate

Backer
Campaigner
Defender
Lawyer
Promoter
Supporter
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Treacherous
Provisional
Ephemeral

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Elusive
Transient

Contingent
Evasive
Fleeting
Interim
Momentary
Short-term
Slippery
Temporary
Tentative
Tricky
Unreliable
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Venerate

Fete

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Eminent
Exalt
Lionize

Dignify
Glorify
Idolize
Magnify
Revere
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Perpetuate
Exhort
Espouse

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Advocate
Bolster
Buttress
Corroborate

Aid
Back
Boost
Cushion
Encourage
Favor
Help
Maintain
Reinforce
Promote
Recommend
Strengthen
Support
Sustain
Tout
Uphold
Urge
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Pithy
Laconic
Aphoristic
Enticing
Cogent
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Telling
Efficacious

Clear
Concise
Compelling
Convincing
Effective
Lucid
Penetrating
Piercing
Persuasive
Succinct
Transparent
Trenchant
Understandable
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50
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Unconscionable

Cornucopia

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Copious
Glut
Inundate
Superfluous

Abundant
Ample
Awash
Excessive
Extensive
Filled
Flush
Furnished
Loaded
Overflowing
Oversupply
Plentiful
Profuse
Raft
Replete
Stocked
Submerge
Surplus
Swamp
Unneeded
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Eclectic
Antithetical
Disparate
Incongruous

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Dissimilar
Inarticulate
Juxtapose
Paradoxical

Conflicting
Contradictory
Contrasted
Different
Discordant
Diverse
Incompatible
Various
Wide-ranging
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Screed

Harangue

A

Tirade

Ranting
Spiel

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Acme
Apex
Culminate

A

Heyday
Pinnacle
Summit
Zenith

Cap
Climax
Conclude
Height
Peak
Top
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Contrition

Culpability

A
Accountability
Guilt
Penance
Remorse
Repentance
Sorrow
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Apathy

Stolid

A

Indifference

Alienation
Callousness
Carelessness
Disdain
Disinterest
Disregard
Inattention
Insensitivity
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Inexorable

Implacable

A
Inescapable
Merciless
Relentless
Uncompromising
Unforgiving
Unyielding
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Snide

A

Malevolent

Hateful
Malicious
Murderous
Nasty
Sinister
Vengeful
Vicious
Wicked
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Diabolical

Vindictive

A
Cruel
Malicious
Merciless
Resentful
Retaliatory
Ruthless
Spiteful
Unforgiving
Vengeful
Vicious
Wicked
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Magnanimous
Largess
Munificent

A

Altruistic

Charitable
Considerate
Generous
Giving
Philanthropic
Selfless
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Eke

Temperance

A

Miserly
Parsimonious

Economical
Frugal
Prudent
Thrifty

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Avaricious
Miser
Ravenous
Voracious

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Greedy

Insatiable

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Acerbic

Austere

A

Acetic

Astringent
Forbidding
Rigid
Sober
Stringent
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Intransigent
Obdurate
Obstinate
Tenacious

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Adamant
Apathetic
Bullhead
Callous
Determined
Firm
Indifferent
Inflexible
Insistent
Rigid
Steadfast
Stubborn
Uncompromising
Unemotional
Uninterested
Unsympathetic
Unyielding
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Q

Burgeon

A
Affluent
Lavishness
Moneyed
Opulence
Prosperity
Riches
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Travesty

Misconstrue

A

Embellish

Burlesque
Decorate
Distort
Exaggerate
Misinterpret
Misread
Misunderstand
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Disaffected

Subversive

A

Amok
Unruly

Disobedient
Disorderly
Insurgent
Rebellious
Riotous
Quarrelsome
Uncontrollable
Unmanageable
Violent
Wayward
Wild
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Prodigal
Profligate
Wanton

A

Spendthrift
Squander

Blow
Misuse
Spendthrift
Squander
Waste
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Timorous
Reticent
Diffident
Taciturn
Demure
A

Retiring

Antisocial
Bashful
Hesitant
Humble
Meek
Reserved
Restrained
Shy
Silent
Timid
Withdrawn
Unassuming
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Prolific

A

Aesthetic

Artful
Creative
Esthetic

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Impregnable

A

Impermeable
Opaque

Fortified
Impenetrable
Indestructible
Invincible
Invulnerable
Unassailable
Unyielding
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Surly
Forlorn
Peevish
Irascible
Sullen
Morose
Petulant
A

Bleak
Melancholy

Cranky
Depressed
Gloomy
Grumpy
Grouchy
Irritable
Pessimistic
Somber
Uptight
Whiny
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Bellicose

Pugnacious

A

Belligerent
Martial

Aggressive
Antagonistic
Combative
Hostile
Quarrelsome
Threatening
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Nuance

A

Accolade

Award
Distinction
Kudos
Honor

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Frivolous
Imprudent
Presumption

A

Foolhardy
Haphazard
Rash

Audacious
Bold
Careless
Daring
Foolish
Ill-advised
Ill-considered
Immature
Irresponsible
Reckless
Senseless
Thoughtless
Unwise
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Affable
Amiable
Amenable
Tractable

A
Benign
Concede
Docile
Malleable
Obliging
Approachable
Compliant
Easygoing
Friendly
Gentle
Meek
Obedient
Pliable
Responsive
Submissive
Susceptible
Willing
Yielding
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Convivial
Genial
Gregarious
Jovial
Sanguine
A

Conducive

Cheery
Festive
Friendly
Good-natured
Jolly
Kindly
Pleasant
Responsive
Sociable
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Scrupulous

A
Diligent
Exacting
Fastidious
Meticulous
Thoroughgoing
Accurate
Choosy
Complete
Finicky
Fussy
Painstaking
Precise
Stringent
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Arduous
Plodding
Stringent
Taxing

A

Cumbersome
Industrious
Laborious

Backbreaking
Burdensome
Demanding
Exhausting
Onerous
Painful
Strenuous
Tedious
Tiring
Tough
Troublesome
Trying
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Q

Inveterate

A

Entrenched

Addicted
Habitual
Rooted

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Engender

Foment

A

Galvanize

Arouse
Agitate
Arouse
Encourage
Excite
Incite
Induce
Instigate
Provoke
Spawn
Spur
Stimulate
Stir
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Badger
Besiege
Duress
Ferret
Goad
A

Dog
Hound

Annoy
Bother
Bully
Coerce
Harass
Heckle
Hector
Nag
Persecute
Pester
Prod
Provoke
Tease
Torment
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Q

Compound

A

Exacerbate

Aggravate
Annoy
Complicate,
Heighten
Inflame
Intensify
Irritate
Magnify
Multiply
Provoke
Worsen
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Q

Incense
Irk
Rankle
Exasperate

A

Inflame
Rile

Annoy
Anger
Bother
Disturb
Embitter
Enrage
Gall
Harass
Hurt
Infuriate
Irritate
Peeve
Provoke
Torment
Upset
Vex
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Q

Beatific

Jubilant

A

Euphoric

Blissful
Delighted
Elated
Excited
Exhilaration
Exuberant
Exultant
Glad
Joyous
Overjoyed
Pleased
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Q

Confound

Nonplussed

A
Amaze
Astonish
Astound
Baffle
Bewilder
Daze
Dumbfound
Faze
Fluster
Mystify
Perplex
Puzzle
Rattle
Startle
Surprise
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Q

Perturb

A

Unnerve

Agitate
Alarm
Annoy
Bewilder
Confound
Confuse
Daunt
Disconcert
Dismay
Dispirit
Disturb
Fluster
Frighten
Intimidate
Irritate
Muddle
Perplex
Rattle
Shake
Unsettle
Upset
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Q

Exonerate

Extenuate

A

Debunk
Vindicate

Absolve
Acquit
Corroborate
Defend
Diminish
Dismiss
Disprove
Justify
Pardon
Prove
Refute
Substantiate
Uphold
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Admonish
Admonitory
Assail
Castigate
Censure
Lambaste
Rebuke
A

Reprimand
Reproach

Berate
Chastise
Chide
Criticize
Oppose
Scold
Upbraid
Warn
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Gainsay

Refute

A
Contradict
Counter
Deny
Disprove
Oppose
Rebut
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Abstruse
Apocryphal
Equivocal
Esoteric
Flux
Inscrutable
Pedantic
Recondite
A
Ambiguous
Ambivalent
Amorphous
Arcane
Cryptic
Irresolute
Obscure

doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, hesitant, indecisive, mysterious, puzzling, uncertain, undecided, unsubstantiated, unsure, vague

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Besmirch
Denigrate
Deride
Derogative
Devolve
Calumny
A
Belittle
Debase
Degrade
Decapitate
Demean
Tarnish
Vilify
Assail
Berate
Cheapen
Damage
Defile
Deteriorate
Dirty
Revile
Slander
Smear
Taint
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Banal
Hackneyed
Innocuous
Insipid
Trite
A

Humdrum
Mundane
Pedestrian

Bland
Boring
Corny
Dreary
Dull
Stale
Tedious
Uninteresting
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Propitious

A

Auspicious

Advantageous
Opportune
Promising

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Maladroit

A

Slapdash

Clumsy
Haphazard

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Capricious
Errant
Fickle

A
Eccentric
Erratic
Sporadic
Intermittent
Mercurial
Whimsical
Abnormal
Arbitrary
Bizarre
Fitful
Impulsive
Inconsistent
Irregular
Temperamental
Unstable
Volatile
Wayward
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Q

Staunch

Veracious

A

Aboveboard
Candid
Forthright
Unequivocal

Direct
Honest
Impartial
Outspoken
Plainspoken
Sincere
Straightforward
Truthful
Unbiased
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Q

Fortuitous

Serendipitous

A

Arbitrary

Fluke
Fortunate
Happenstance
Random
Unforeseen
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Disinterested

Dispassionate

A

Candid
Evenhanded
Impartial

Balanced
Detached
Equitable
Fair-minded
Neutral
Nonpartisan
Objective
Unbiased
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Q

Idiosyncrasy

A

Foible

Eccentricity
Mannerism
Peculiarity
Quirk
Shortcoming
Trait
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Q

Dogmatic

A

Dictatorial
Disenfranchise

Absolute
Arrogant
Assertive
Autocratic
Imperious
Intolerant
Oppressive
Stubborn
Totalitarian
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Q

Banality

Platitude

A

Bromide
Obvious remark
Trite

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Q

Ameliorate
Assuage
Mollify
Placate

A

Appease
Mitigate
Reconcile

Allay
Alleviate
Blunt
Lessen
Quell
Relieve
Soften
Soothe
103
Q

Bucolic
Parochial
Pastoral

A

Provincial
Rustic

Local
Simple
Rural

104
Q

Ostracize

Snub

A

Censor
Eradicate,

Blacklist
Boycott
Disregard
Delete
Exclude
Excommunicate
Expel
Ignore
Suppress
105
Q

Underscore

Wax

A

Augment
Coalesce

Amplify
Develop
Enhance
Enlarge
Expand
Heighten
Improve
Increase
Inflate
Improve
Intensify
Magnify
Multiply
Reinforce
Strengthen
Swell
106
Q

Eschew

A

Abstain

Abandon
Avoid
Cease
Forgo
Renounce
Shun
Withhold
107
Q
Balk
Check
Hamstrung
Preclude
Stem
A

Avert
Deter
Elude
Evade

Block
Fend off
Forestall
Hinder
Impede
Inhibit
Obstruct
Prevent
Stop
108
Q

Duplicity
Finagle
Fleece
Perfidy

A

Dupe
Ploy

Baffle
Bamboozle
Cheat
Deceive
Maneuver
Manipulate
Plot
Scheme
Steal
Swindle
Trick
109
Q

Buck
Stymie
Thwart

A

Circumscribe
Constrain
Hamper
Impede

Block
Curb
Cut off
Delay
Deter
Disrupt,
Hinder
Interfere
Restrict
Retard
Slow
110
Q

Dishearten

A

Frustrate

Baffle
Confront
Daunt
Depress
Discourage
Hinder
111
Q

Renege

Repudiate

A

Rescind
Retract

Abandon
Cancel
Disavow
Dismiss
Disown
Recant
Repeal
Reverse
Revoke
Withdraw
112
Q

Banish
Decimate
Eradicate

A
Abolish
Annihilate
Eliminate
Erase
Eliminate
Exterminate
Evict
Oust
Remove
Wipe out
113
Q

Demur

Vacillate

A

Variance

Fluctuate
Oscillate
Seesaw
Waffle
Waver
114
Q
Churlish
Disdainful
Gall
Impertinent
Impudent
A

Blatant
Brazen
Insolent

Disrespectful
Rude
Shameless

115
Q

Acrimony
Antipathy
Enmity
Gall

A
Animosity
Bitterness
Hatred
Ill will
Rancor
116
Q

Audacious

Intrepid

A
Adventurous
Bold
Courageous
Fearless
Foolhardy
Risky
117
Q

Deferential
Obsequious
Staid

A

Decorous
Reverent

Civil
Courteous
Dignified
Polite
Sedate
118
Q

Specious

Spurious

A
Bogus
Deceptive
False
Inaccurate
Incorrect
Untrue
119
Q

Cardinal

A

Rudimentary

Elemental
Embryonic
Fundamental
Key
Simple
120
Q

Err

Flounder

A
Misbehave
Miscalculate
Struggle
Stumble
Wallow
121
Q

Ignoble
Ignominious
Sordid

A
Bad
Dirty
Dishonorable
Disreputable
Low
Nasty
Shameful
Sleazy
Squalid
Vile
122
Q

Ornate

Panache

A
Baroque
Beautiful
Decorated
Elegant
Fancy
Gaudy
Gilded
Glamorous
Lavish
Significant
Opulent
Rococo
Sparkling
Sumptuous
123
Q

Sanction

Underwrite

A
Approve
Bankroll
Finance
Guarantee
Provide
Secure
Sponsor
Subsidize
124
Q

Dilettante

Fledgling

A
Apprentice
Beginner
Inexperienced
Nestling
Newcomer
Novice
Rookie
Young
125
Q

Autonomously

Maverick

A

Free
Independently
Individual
Self-governed

126
Q

Antedate

Preempt

A

Precede

Predate,