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Abated
(verb)
Meaning: (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
Synonyms: dwindle, slow, subside
Antonyms: advance, rise, develop

Abetting
(verb)
Meaning: encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
Synonyms: condone, advocate, promote
Antonyms: halt, reject, prevent

Abettor
(noun)
Meaning: one associated with another in wrongdoing
Synonyms: accessory, helper, accomplice
Antonyms: adversary, opponent

Abhorrent
(adjective)
Meaning: inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
Synonyms: despicable, execrable, offensive
Antonyms: admirable, loved, acceptable

Abide
(verb)
Meaning: accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
Synonyms: accept, consent, defer
Antonyms: disallow, continue, avoid

Abreast of
(adverb)
Meaning: side by side and facing the same way.
Synonyms: beside, level, equal
Antonyms: lost, unaware, out of touch

Abscond
(verb)
Meaning: leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest.
Synonyms: break, jump, fade
Antonyms: appear, arrive, wait

Accrual
(noun)
Meaning: the accumulation or increase of something over time, especially payments or benefits.
Synonyms: accumulation, amassing, buildup
Antonyms: decrease, deduction, subtraction

Accrue
(verb)
Meaning: (of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
Synonyms: accumulate, flow, gather
Antonyms: divide, spend, scatter

Acerbic
(adjective)
Meaning: (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
Synonyms: caustic, acrid, harsh
Antonyms: calm, mild, kind

Achievements
(noun)
Meaning: a thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
Synonyms: acquirement, accomplishment, success
Antonyms: mess, muddle, failure

Acumen
(noun)
Meaning: the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions
Synonyms: awareness, brilliance, intuition
Antonyms: ignorance, denseness, stupidity
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Bald
(adjective)
Meaning: not having any extra detail or explanation; plain or blunt.
Synonyms: bare, barren, vacant
Antonyms: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic

Balkanized
(verb)
Meaning: divide (a region or body) into smaller mutually hostile states or groups.
Synonyms: disunited, divided, split
Antonyms: unanimous, undivided, united

Ballast
(noun)
Meaning: heavy material, such as gravel, sand, or iron, placed in the bilge of a ship to ensure its stability.
Synonyms: equilibrium, weight, balance
Antonyms: instability, willingness, responsiveness

Banal
(adjective)
Meaning: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
Synonyms: flat, boring, unexciting
Antonyms: piquant, entertaining, exciting

Barred
(adjective)
Meaning: closed or secured with a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material.
Synonyms: block, plug, clog
Antonyms: free, unfasten, let go

Based
(verb)
Meaning: use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.
Synonyms: established, positioned, occupying
Antonyms: head, top, vertex

Basis
(noun)
Meaning: the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
Synonyms: base, footing, bottom
Antonyms: top, superior, legitimate

Baying
(verb)
Meaning: (of a dog, especially a large one) bark or howl loudly.
Synonyms: boom, rebound, crash
Antonyms: breathing, mumbling, whispering

Bedazzled
(verb)
Meaning: greatly impress (someone) with outstanding ability or striking appearance.
Synonyms: astound, dazzle, bewilder
Antonyms: bore, explain, clear up

Bedizened
(verb)
Meaning: dress up or decorate gaudily.
Synonyms: adorn, fix up, beautify
Antonyms: uglify, dull, mess up

Beguiled
(verb)
Meaning: charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.
Synonyms: deceive, cheat, scam
Antonyms: repel, unappealing, turn off

Belie
(verb)
Meaning: (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
Synonyms: deny, contradict, unapproved
Antonyms: approve, endorse, affirm
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Cads
(noun)
Meaning: a man who behaves dishonorably, especially towards a woman.
Synonyms: boor, rascal, louse
Antonyms: gentleman, helper, hero

Cahoots
(noun)
Meaning: colluding or conspiring together secretly.
Synonyms: alliance, league, collusion
Antonyms: breakups, dissociated, disunions

Cajole
(verb)
Meaning: persuade [someone] to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Synonyms: deceive, seduce, dupe
Antonyms: disenchant, dissuade, repulse

Callous
(adjective)
Meaning: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Synonyms: apathetic, careless, uncaring
Antonyms: caring, mindful, nice

Callow
(adjective)
Meaning: (of a young person) inexperienced and immature.
Synonyms: inexperienced, infact, crude
Antonyms: experienced, mature, initiated

Calumnies
(noun)
Meaning: the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
Synonyms: defamation, lie, aspersing
Antonyms: acclaim, accolade, applause

Calumny
(noun)
Meaning: the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
Synonyms: defamation, lie, slander
Antonyms: applause, praise, esteem

Candor
(noun)
Meaning: the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
Synonyms: fairness, simplicity, frankness
Antonyms: deceit, artifice, deception

Caned
(adjective)
Meaning: (of furniture) made or repaired with cane.
Synonyms: afflict, scathe, cane
Antonyms: aid, laud, assist

Capricious
(adjective)
Meaning: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Synonyms: fickle, unreasonable, unstable
Antonyms: cautious, steady, constant

Careened
(verb)
Meaning: turn (a ship) on its side for cleaning, caulking, or repair.
Synonyms: lurch, pitch, bend
Antonyms: straighten, high, rise

Carnage
(noun)
Meaning: the killing of a large number of people.
Synonyms: bloodshed, killing, butchery
Antonyms: peace, ransom, deliverance
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Daft
(adjective)
Meaning: silly; foolish.
Synonyms: absurd, crackers, asinine
Antonyms: brainy, smart, bright

Dated
(adjective)
Meaning: marked with a date.
Synonyms: archaic, outmoded, outdated
Antonyms: current, new, modern

Daunting
(adjective)
Meaning: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
Synonyms: appall, dismay, deter
Antonyms: assist, please, calm

Dearth
(noun)
Meaning: a scarcity or lack of something.
Synonyms: absence, paucity, lack
Antonyms: luxury, adequacy, success

Debase
(verb)
Meaning: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
Synonyms: cheapen, dishonor, demean
Antonyms: boost, improve, enhance

Debauchery
(noun)
Meaning: excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.
Synonyms: revelry, lechery, seduction
Antonyms: moderation, giving, virtue

Debauchment
(noun)
Meaning: The act of debauching or corrupting; the act of seducing from virtue or duty.
Synonyms: contamination, deterioration, corrupt
Antonyms: incorruptible, ethical, honest

Declare
(verb)
Meaning: say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
Synonyms: confirm, disclose, affirm
Antonyms: conceal, disavow, deny

Decry
(verb)
Meaning: publicly denounce.
Synonyms: belittle, asperse, condemn
Antonyms: approve, increase, praise

Deeply humbling
(adjective)
Meaning: having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.
Synonyms: chagrin, deflate, chasten
Antonyms: boost, release, build up

Deface
(verb)
Meaning: spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
Synonyms: demolish, harm, sully
Antonyms: build, fix, grow

Defame
(verb)
Meaning: damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.
Synonyms: denigrate, malign, discredit
Antonyms: commend, laud, praise
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Earnest
(adjective)
Meaning: resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
Synonyms: ardent, passionate, diligent
Antonyms: apathetic, flippant, cold

Ebullient
(adjective)
Meaning: cheerful and full of energy.
Synonyms: agitated, effusive, brash
Antonyms: depressed, unhappy, down

Eccentric
(adjective)
Meaning: (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
Synonyms: bizarre, peculiar, funny
Antonyms: common, standard, usual

Eccentricity
(noun)
Meaning: the quality of being eccentric.
Synonyms: foible, quirk, abnormality
Antonyms: conformity, usualness, normalcy

Eclectic
(adjective)
Meaning: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Synonyms: broad, liberal, diverse
Antonyms: similar, particular, narrow

Ecumenical
(adjective)
Meaning: representing a number of different Christian Churches.
Synonyms: comprehensive, cosmic, planetary
Antonyms: falsehood, rear, back

Effacement
(noun)
Meaning: the act or process of effacing or eliminating something
Synonyms: eradication, exaction, killing
Antonyms: building, erection, raising

Effete
(adjective)
Meaning: affected, over-refined, and ineffectual.
Synonyms: corrupt, debased, decadent
Antonyms: capable, useful, working

Efficacious
(adjective)
Meaning: (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Synonyms: effective, successful, productive
Antonyms: inefficacious, weak, incapable

Effusive
(adjective)
Meaning: marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm.
Synonyms: demonstrative, extravagant, ebullient
Antonyms: apathetic, silent, disinterested

Egoist
(noun)
Meaning: a self-centered or selfish person (opposed to altruist). an arrogantly conceited person
Synonyms: boaster, egotist, braggart
Antonyms: altruist, humanitarian, philanthropist

Egoistic
(noun)
Meaning: a believer in egoism
Synonyms: egocentric, egomaniac egotist
Antonyms: selfless, altruistic, diffident
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Facetious
(adjective)
Meaning: treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.
Synonyms: amusing, comical, blithe
Antonyms: formal, serious, grave

Facile
(adjective)
Meaning: ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
Synonyms: effortless, adept, glib
Antonyms: arduous, hard, involved

Factions
(noun)
Meaning: a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
Synonyms: clan, gang, wing
Antonyms: unity, total, whole

Factotums
(noun)
Meaning: an employee who does all kinds of work.
Synonyms: personal assistant, jack of all trades, general employee
Antonyms: boss, captain, chief

Faddish
(adjective)
Meaning: enjoying widespread favor or approval
Synonyms: attractive, favored, beloved
Antonyms: inconspicuous, unpopular, obscure

Fallacious
(adjective)
Meaning: based on a mistaken belief.
Synonyms: deceptive, fishy, delusive
Antonyms: correct, true, real

Famine
(noun)
Meaning: excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.
Synonyms: drought, starvation, paucity
Antonyms: abundance, plenty, supply

Fantastical
(adjective)
Meaning: conceived or seemingly conceived by unrestrained fancy
Synonyms: bizarre, fantastic, absurd
Antonyms: common, ordinary, familiar

Farce
(noun)
Meaning: a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
Synonyms: burlesque, mockery, skit
Antonyms: seriousness, sobriety, solemnity

Farcical
(adjective)
Meaning: relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.
Synonyms: amusing, laughable, comical
Antonyms: grave, serious, tragic

Fascist
(noun)
Meaning: a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc.
Synonyms: autocrat, authoritarian, tyrant
Antonyms: democracy, self-governance, freedom

Fatuous
(adjective)
Meaning: silly and pointless.
Synonyms: absurd, dull, asinine
Antonyms: aware, keen, bright
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Gainsay
(verb)
Meaning: deny or contradict (a fact or statement).
Synonyms: combat, impugn, refute
Antonyms: accept, harmonize, admit

Garland
(noun)
Meaning: a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
Synonyms: wreath, crown, festoon
Antonyms: uglify, scar, disrobe

Garner
(verb)
Meaning: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
Synonyms: amass, extract, pick up
Antonyms: spend, squander, disperse

Garnish
(verb)
Meaning: decorate or embellish (something, especially food).
Synonyms: beautify, enhance, bedeck
Antonyms: hurt, decrease, divest

Gauche
(adjective)
Meaning: unsophisticated and socially awkward.
Synonyms: awkward, clumsy, halting
Antonyms: elegant, refined, graceful

Gem
(noun)
Meaning: a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
Synonyms: jewel, stone, jewelry
Antonyms: dregs, vermin, deadbeats

Generous
(adjective)
Meaning: showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Synonyms: acceptable, benevolent, big
Antonyms: biased, mean, unkind

Genteel
(adjective)
Meaning: characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.
Synonyms: polite, stylish, noble
Antonyms: rough, rude, uncivilized

Gesture
(noun)
Meaning: a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Synonyms: action, reminder, sign
Antonyms: speech, ignite, uncover

Ginger
(noun)
Meaning: make someone or something more lively.
Synonyms: bounce, essence, dash
Antonyms: apathy, coldness, indifference

Gleaned
(verb)
Meaning: obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty.
Synonyms: cull, gather, deduce
Antonyms: disperse, spread, divide

Glib
(adjective)
Meaning: (of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.
Synonyms: artful, articulate, talkative
Antonyms: quiet, stuttering, silent
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Tacit
(adjective)
Meaning: understood or implied without being stated.
Synonyms: silent, assumed, indirect
Antonyms: stated, express, explicit

Taciturn
(adjective)
Meaning: temperamentally disinclined to talk
Synonyms: aloof, antisocial, dour
Antonyms: communicative, talkative, fluent

Tacky
(adjective)
Meaning: (of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel.
Synonyms: dingy, faded, shabby
Antonyms: clean, fresh, classy

Tactful
(adjective)
Meaning: having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Synonyms: polite, discreet, prudent
Antonyms: careless, uncivil, foolish

Tarried
(verb)
Meaning: stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.
Synonyms: abide, rest, lodge
Antonyms: advance, go ahead, allow

Tenacious
(adjective)
Meaning: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
Synonyms: dogged, steadfast, forceful
Antonyms: afraid, yielding, irresolute
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Ululation
(verb)
Meaning: to utter a loud, usually protracted, high-pitched, rhythmical sound especially as an expression of sorrow, joy, celebration.
Synonyms: bark, moan, bellow
Antonyms: quiet, silence, whisper

Unbeknownst
(adjective)
Meaning: without the knowledge of (someone).
Synonyms: unapprehend, concealed, mysterious
Antonyms: know, recognized, realized

Unconscionable
(adjective)
Meaning: shocking unfair or unjust.
Synonyms: devilish, excessive, extreme
Antonyms: middling, moderate, modest

Uncouth
(adjective)
Meaning: lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
Synonyms: awkward, coarse, crass
Antonyms: agile, polished, couth

Undermine
(verb)
Meaning: to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly.
Synonyms: blunt, ruin, erode
Antonyms: aid, assist, build

Uninhibited
(adjective)
Meaning: expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint.
Synonyms: candid, unrestrained, relaxed
Antonyms: careful, modest, shy
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Vacillating
(adjective)
Meaning: wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute.
Synonyms: hesitating, irresolute, unsettled
Antonyms: constant, steady, resolute

Vainglorious
(adjective)
Meaning: excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; overly vain.
Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, boasting
Antonyms: self-doubting, self-reproachful, self-reproving

Vanquished
(adjective)
Meaning: overcome or defeated in battle or in a conflict or contest
Synonyms: conquered, dominated, overpowered
Antonyms: discharged, emancipated, freed
'Z'

Zealots
(noun)
Meaning: a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
Synonyms: diehard, militant, nut
Antonyms: non-extreme, moderate