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accede
- (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
- synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
- antonyms: demur, balk at
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brandish
- (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
- synonyms: swing, shake
- antonyms: (none)
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comprise
- (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
- synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
- antonyms: exclude
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deft
- (adj.) skillful, nimble
- synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
- antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
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destitute
- (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
- synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless
- antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete
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explicit
- (adj.) definite, clearly stated
- synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
- antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
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extirpate
- (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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inopportune
- (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
- synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
- antonyms: timely, conventient, felicitous, opportune
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ironic
- (adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
- synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry
- antonyms: straightforeward, unequivocal
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musty
- (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
- synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated
- antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new
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officious
- (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering soervices or assuming authority
- synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
- antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof
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ominous
- (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, or bad omen
- synonyms: unpropritious, inauspicious, portentous
- antonyms: propritious, auspicious, promising
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pinnacle
- (n.) a high peak or point
- synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee
- antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point
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premeditated
- (adj.,part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
- synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged
- antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
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rampant
- (adj.) growing without check, running wild
- synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
- antonyms: controlled, restrained
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solace
- (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
- synonyms: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up
- antonyms: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset
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stately
- (adj.) dignified, majestic
- synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
- antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
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supple
- (adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
- synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
- antonyms: stiff, unbending, hidebound
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suppress
- (v.) to stop by force, put down
- synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
- antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
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venal
- (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
- synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
- antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous
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