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approbation
(n.) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
synonyms- commendation, sanction
antonyms- disapproval, condemnation, censure
expostulate
(v.) to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
synonyms- protest, remonstrate, complain
provincial
(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook; of simple or plain design that originated in the countryside; (n.) a person with a narrow point of view or from an outlying area or province
synonyms- narrow-minded, parochial, naïve
antonyms- cosmopolitan, broad-minded
assuage
(v.) to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy
synonyms- mitigate, alleviate, allay
antonyms- intensify, aggravate, exacerbate
hackneyed
(adj.)- used so often as to lack freshness or originality
synonyms- banal, trite, commonplace, corny
antonyms- new, fresh, novel, original
meritorious
(adj.) worthy, deserving recognition and praise
synonyms- praiseworthy, laudable, commendable
antonyms- blameworthy, reprehensible, discreditable
innuendo
(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
synonyms- insinuation, intimation
antonyms- direct statement
petulant
(adj.) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
synonyms- irritable, testy
antonyms- even-tempered, placid, serene, amiable
umbrage
(n.) an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
synonyms- irritation, pique, annoyance
antonyms- pleasure, delight
unctuous
(adj.) excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily, pliable
synonyms- servile, fawning, greasy
antonyms- gruff, blunt