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Antagonistic
adj. incapable of harmonious association; used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect; arousing animosity or hostility; characterized by antagonism or antipathy; indicating opposition or resistance
Antiquated
adj. so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
Antithesis
noun the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance; exact opposite
Apathy
noun the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally; an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
Defame
verb charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Deference
noun a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; courteous regard for people's feelings; a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Delineate
adj. represented accurately or precisely; verb describe in vivid detail; trace the shape of; make a mark or lines on a surface; determine the essential quality of; show the form or outline of
Denounce
verb speak out against; give away information about somebody; announce the termination of, as of treaties; to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Erratic
adj. liable to sudden unpredictable change; likely to perform unpredictably; having no fixed course
Erroneous
adj. containing or characterized by error
Erudite
adj. having or showing profound knowledge
Esoteric
adj. confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
Inane
adj. devoid of intelligence
inaugurate
verb be a precursor of; commence officially; open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
Incessant
adj. occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted; uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
incidental
adj. not of prime or central importance; (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; following as a consequence; noun an item that is incidental; (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
mitigate
verb make less severe or harsh; lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Morose
adj. showing a brooding ill humor
Mundane
adj. belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly; concerned with the world or worldly matters; found in the ordinary course of events
Notoriety
noun the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality