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(v.) to yield to; to asume an office or dignity
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur, balk at |
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(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake |
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(v.) to include or contain; to amde up of
Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
Antonyms: exclude |
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(adj.) skillful, nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, procient
Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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(adj.) deprived of the nescessities of life; lacking in
Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless
Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful |
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(adj.)definite, clearly stated
Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
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(v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish |
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(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inapproriate
Antonyms: timely, convenient, opportune |
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(adj.) suggesting an incogruity between what might be expected and what actually happens ; given to irony, sarcastic
Synonyms: incongruous, satric, sardonic, wry
Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal |
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(adj.) stale, moldy; out of date
Synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated
Antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new |
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(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering serices or assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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(adj.) unfavorable, threatning, of bad omen
Synonyms: unpropitous, inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: proptious, auspicious, promising |
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(n.) a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee
Antonyms: nadir, oerigee, low point |
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(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous |
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(adj.) growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained
Antonyms: controlled, restrained |
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(n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
Synonyms: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset |
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(adj.) dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject |
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(adj.) bending easily; bending with agility;readily adaptable; servile
Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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(v.) to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle
Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite |
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(adj.) open to or be marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous |
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