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(v.) to yield; to assume an office or dignity
synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
antonyms: demur, balk at |
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(v.) to wave flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
synonyms: swing, shake |
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(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
antonym: exclude |
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(adj.) skillful, nimble
synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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(adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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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, inappropriate, unsuitable
antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |
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(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 |
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(adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated
antonyms: sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new |
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(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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(adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising |
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(n.) a high peak or point
synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee
antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point |
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(adj., part) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged
antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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(adj.) growing without check, running wild
synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
antonyms: controlled, restrained |
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(n.) comfort, relief
(v.) to comfort, console
synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up
antonyms: 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: rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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(v.) to stop by force, put down
synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
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(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous |
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