Accede'

(v.)

To yield to; to assume an office or dignity

Synonyms: Consent, concur, comply, assent

Antonyms: Demur, Balk at

Bran'dish

(v.)

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

Synonyms: Swing, shake

Comprise'

(v.)

To include or contain; to be made up of

Synonyms: Compose, constitute, encompass 

Antonym: Exclude

Deft

(adj.)

Skillful, nimble

Synonyms: Dexterous, adriot, proficient, clever, masterful

Antonyms: Clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

Des'titute

(adj.)

Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

Synonyms: Wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless

Antonyms: Rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

Expli'cit

(adj.)

Definite, clearly stated

Synonyms: Distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

Antonyms: Vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

Ex'tirpate

(v.)

To tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

Synonyms: Uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise

Antonyms: Implant, sow, foster, nourish

Inopportune'

(adj.)

Coming at a bad time; not appropriate

Synonyms: Ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable 

Antonyms: Timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

Iron'ic

(adj.)

Suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic

Synonyms: Incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

Antonyms: Straightforward, unequivocal 

Mus'ty

(adj.)

Stale, moldy; out-of-date

Synonyms: Hackneyed, antiquated

Antonyms: Fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

Offic'ious

(adj.) 

Meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

Synonyms: Meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

Antonyms: Reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

Om'inous

(adj.)

Unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

Synonyms: Unpropitious, unauspicious, portentous 

Antonyms: Propitious, auspicious, promising

Pinn'acle

(n.)

A high peak or point

Synonyms: Apex, acme, summit, apogee

Antonyms: Nadir, perigee, low point

Premed'itated

(adj.,part.)

Considered beforehand, deliberately planned

Synonyms: Preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged

Antonyms: Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

Ram'pant

(adj.)

Growing without check, running wild

Synonyms: Widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent

Antonyms: Controlled, restrained

Sol'ace

(n.,v.)

(n.) Comfort, relief; (v.) To comfort, console

Synonyms: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up

Antonyms: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset

State'ly

(adj.)

Dignified, majestic

Synonyms: Grand, magnificent, imposing

Antonyms: Lowly, humble, servile, abject

Sup'ple

(adj.)

Bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile

Synonyms: Flexible, limber, pliable, pliant

Antonyms: Stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound

Suppress'

(v.)

To stop by force, put down

Synonyms: Subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence

Antonyms: Provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

Ven'al

(adj.)

Open to or marked by bribery or corruption

Synonyms: Dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary

Antonyms: Honest, incorruptible, scrupulous