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Remorseful

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Definition: Feeling deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing.
Synonym: Apologetic, repentant
Antonym: Unrepentant, shameless

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Solemn

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Definition: Serious, formal, and dignified in manner or appearance.
Synonym: Serious, grave
Antonym: Cheerful, playful

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Contentious

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Definition: Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Synonym: Argumentative, combative
Antonym: Agreeable, peaceful

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What does ‘hospitable’ mean?

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Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.

Synonyms: Welcoming, gracious; Antonyms: Unfriendly, inhospitable.

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What does ‘wary’ mean?

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Cautious and watchful of danger or problems.

Synonyms: Cautious, alert; Antonyms: Careless, trusting.

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What does ‘blatant’ mean?

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Done openly and unashamedly; obvious in an offensive way.

Synonyms: Obvious, flagrant; Antonyms: Subtle, concealed.

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What does ‘accrete’ mean?

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To grow together or increase by gradual addition.

Synonyms: Accumulate, build up; Antonyms: Erode, decrease.

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What does ‘malign’ mean?

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To speak harmful lies about someone.

Synonyms: Slander, defame; Antonyms: Praise, commend.

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What does ‘discredit’ mean?

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To harm the reputation of someone or something.

Synonyms: Disgrace, dishonor; Antonyms: Honor, validate.

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What does ‘adhere’ mean?

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To stick to something firmly.

Synonyms: Cling, attach; Antonyms: Detach, loosen.

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What does ‘scintillating’ mean?

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Sparkling, shining, or brilliantly clever.

Synonyms: Sparkling, dazzling; Antonyms: Dull, boring.

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What does ‘avarice’ mean?

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Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Synonyms: Greed, cupidity; Antonyms: Generosity, selflessness.

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What does ‘bellicose’ mean?

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Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

Synonyms: Aggressive, combative; Antonyms: Peaceful, passive.

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What does ‘ingratiate’ mean?

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To gain favor with someone by flattering them.

Synonyms: Flatter, charm; Antonyms: Offend, alienate.

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What does ‘detest’ mean?

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To strongly dislike.

Synonyms: Loathe, despise; Antonyms: Love, admire.

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What does ‘congregate’ mean?

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To gather into a crowd or group.

Synonyms: Assemble, gather; Antonyms: Disperse, scatter.

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What does ‘succinct’ mean?

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Briefly and clearly expressed.

Synonyms: Concise, short; Antonyms: Wordy, lengthy.

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What does ‘paucity’ mean?

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The presence of something in small or insufficient amounts.

Synonyms: Scarcity, shortage; Antonyms: Abundance, plenty.

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What does ‘boisterous’ mean?

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Noisy, energetic, and rowdy.

Synonyms: Loud, exuberant; Antonyms: Quiet, restrained.

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What does ‘gregarious’ mean?

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Sociable; enjoying the company of others.

Synonyms: Social, outgoing; Antonyms: Shy, introverted.

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What does ‘penchant’ mean?

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A strong liking or habit for something.

Synonyms: Preference, tendency; Antonyms: Dislike, aversion.

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What does ‘ignominy’ mean?

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Public shame or disgrace.

Synonyms: Dishonor, humiliation; Antonyms: Honor, glory.

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What does ‘capacious’ mean?

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Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

Synonyms: Spacious, roomy; Antonyms: Cramped, small.

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Plausible

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Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.

Synonym: Believable, credible; Antonym: Improbable, unlikely

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Emulating
Imitating someone or something with the goal of matching or surpassing them. ## Footnote Synonym: Imitating, copying; Antonym: Neglecting, disregarding
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Instigating
Urging, provoking, or inciting an action, often something disruptive or bad. ## Footnote Synonym: Provoking, inciting; Antonym: Calming, discouraging
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Compromise
An agreement where both sides make concessions; settling differences. ## Footnote Synonym: Agreement, settlement; Antonym: Disagreement, dispute
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Novel
New, original, or unusual in an interesting way. ## Footnote Synonym: Innovative, fresh; Antonym: Familiar, old
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Congregate
To gather into a crowd or group. ## Footnote Synonym: Assemble, gather; Antonym: Disperse, scatter
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Recalcitrant
Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or follow authority. ## Footnote Synonym: Defiant, rebellious; Antonym: Obedient, compliant
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Cloister
To seclude or shut away, often in a quiet, peaceful place. ## Footnote Synonym: Seclude, isolate; Antonym: Socialize, mingle
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Sequester
To isolate or hide away. ## Footnote Synonym: Isolate, separate; Antonym: Integrate, unite
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Fortitude
Courage in facing difficulties or pain. ## Footnote Synonym: Bravery, resilience; Antonym: Weakness, fear
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Affinity
A natural liking for or attraction to something. ## Footnote Synonym: Liking, fondness; Antonym: Dislike, aversion
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Eschew
To deliberately avoid or stay away from something. ## Footnote Synonym: Avoid, shun; Antonym: Embrace, accept
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Quandary
A state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do. ## Footnote Synonym: Dilemma, predicament; Antonym: Certainty, solution
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Ineptitude
Lack of skill or ability. ## Footnote Synonym: Incompetence, clumsiness; Antonym: Skill, competence
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What does 'Aspirational' mean?
Having a strong desire to achieve something high or great. ## Footnote Synonyms: Ambitious, driven; Antonyms: Unmotivated, content
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What does 'Effervescent' mean?
Lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy. ## Footnote Synonyms: Bubbly, exuberant; Antonyms: Dull, flat
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What does 'Perceptive' mean?
Having a good understanding or awareness of things. ## Footnote Synonyms: Observant, insightful; Antonyms: Oblivious, inattentive
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What does 'Mitigate' mean?
To make something less severe or harmful. ## Footnote Synonyms: Ease, alleviate; Antonyms: Worsen, intensify
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What does 'Adept' mean?
Very skilled or proficient at something. ## Footnote Synonyms: Expert, talented; Antonyms: Inept, unskilled
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What does 'Plausible' mean?
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true. ## Footnote Synonyms: Believable, credible; Antonyms: Unlikely, doubtful
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What does 'Lavish' mean?
Rich, elaborate, or luxurious. ## Footnote Synonyms: Extravagant, opulent; Antonyms: Plain, simple
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What does 'Advocate' mean?
A person who supports or argues for a cause or policy. ## Footnote Synonyms: Supporter, proponent; Antonyms: Opponent, critic
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What does 'Infirm' mean?
Physically or mentally weak, especially due to age. ## Footnote Synonyms: Frail, feeble; Antonyms: Strong, robust
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What does 'Credible' mean?
Believable or trustworthy. ## Footnote Synonyms: Reliable, convincing; Antonyms: Unbelievable, untrustworthy
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What does 'Opulent' mean?
Very rich, luxurious, and expensive. ## Footnote Synonyms: Lavish, wealthy; Antonyms: Poor, simple
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What does 'Intrepid' mean?
Fearless and adventurous. ## Footnote Synonyms: Brave, bold; Antonyms: Cowardly, timid
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What does 'Inconsequential' mean?
Not important or significant. ## Footnote Synonyms: Insignificant, trivial; Antonyms: Important, significant
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What does 'Longevity' mean?
A long duration of life or existence. ## Footnote Synonyms: Durability, endurance; Antonyms: Shortness, brevity
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What does 'Atrocious' mean?
Extremely bad or unpleasant. ## Footnote Synonyms: Horrible, appalling; Antonyms: Wonderful, pleasant
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What does 'Inscrutable' mean?
Impossible to understand or interpret. ## Footnote Synonyms: Mysterious, puzzling; Antonyms: Clear, obvious
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What does 'Aberrant' mean?
Departing from what is normal or expected. ## Footnote Synonyms: Unusual, abnormal; Antonyms: Normal, typical
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What does 'Pragmatic' mean?
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically. ## Footnote Synonyms: Practical, realistic; Antonyms: Impractical, idealistic
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What does 'Eccentric' mean?
Unconventional and slightly strange. ## Footnote Synonyms: Unusual, odd; Antonyms: Ordinary, conventional
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What does 'Ambiguous' mean?
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear. ## Footnote Synonyms: Vague, uncertain; Antonyms: Clear, definite
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Credulous
Too willing to believe things without sufficient evidence. ## Footnote Synonym: Gullible, naive; Antonym: Skeptical, suspicious
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Naive
Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent. ## Footnote Synonym: Innocent, gullible; Antonym: Worldly, experienced
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Unorthodox
Different from what is usual, traditional, or accepted. ## Footnote Synonym: Unconventional, unusual; Antonym: Conventional, traditional
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Meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed upon. ## Footnote Synonym: Submissive, timid; Antonym: Bold, assertive
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Submissive
Willing to obey or yield to others. ## Footnote Synonym: Obedient, compliant; Antonym: Defiant, resistant
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Insistent
Demanding something firmly and persistently. ## Footnote Synonym: Persistent, determined; Antonym: Hesitant, yielding
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Profuse
Produced or given in large amounts. ## Footnote Synonym: Abundant, plentiful; Antonym: Scarce, sparse
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Lethargic
Sluggish and lacking in energy. ## Footnote Synonym: Tired, drowsy; Antonym: Energetic, lively
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Zeal
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal. ## Footnote Synonym: Passion, eagerness; Antonym: Apathy, indifference
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Ennui
A feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction. ## Footnote Synonym: Boredom, weariness; Antonym: Excitement, enthusiasm
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Irate
Feeling or showing extreme anger. ## Footnote Synonym: Furious, enraged; Antonym: Calm, content
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Conscientious
Wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly. ## Footnote Synonym: Diligent, careful; Antonym: Careless, negligent
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Indulgence
Allowing oneself to enjoy pleasure or luxury. ## Footnote Synonym: Gratification, excess; Antonym: Self-denial, restraint
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Reticent
Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily. ## Footnote Synonym: Reserved, quiet; Antonym: Talkative, open
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Superfluous
More than what is needed or necessary. ## Footnote Synonym: Excessive, redundant; Antonym: Necessary, essential
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Stagnant
Not flowing or moving; inactive. ## Footnote Synonym: Still, motionless; Antonym: Active, flowing
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Punitive
Intended as punishment. ## Footnote Synonym: Disciplinary, penalizing; Antonym: Rewarding, forgiving
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Detrimental
Causing harm or damage. ## Footnote Synonym: Harmful, damaging; Antonym: Beneficial, helpful

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