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accede
(v) to yeild to; to assume an office or dignity

synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent

antonyms: demur, balk at
brandish
(v) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

synonyms: swing, shake
comprise
(v) to include or contain; to be made up of

sysnonyms: compose, constitute, encompass

antonym: exclude
deft
(adj) skillful, nimble

synonyms: adroit, clever, masterful

antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept
destitute
(adj) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless, impoverished

antonyms: rich, wealthy, bountiful, full, replete
explicit
(adj) definite, clearly stated

synonyms: distinct, clear, forthright

antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
extirpate
(v) to tear up by the rots; to destroy totally

synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise

antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
inopportune
(adj) coming at a bad time; not appropiate

synonyms: inconvenient, inappropiate, unsuitable

antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
ironic
(adj) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens

synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal
musty
(adj) stale, moldy, out-of-date

synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated

antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, brand-new
officious
(adj) meddling; excessively forward in offering services

synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof
ominous
(adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

synonyms: unpropitous, inauspicious, portenous

antonyms: propitous, auspicious, promising
pinnacle
(n) a high peak or point

synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee

antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point
premeditated
(adj) considered beforehand; deliberately planned

synonyms: preplaned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged

antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
rampant
(adj) growing without check, running wild

synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagent, prevalent

antonyms: controlled, restrained
solace
(n) comfort, relief; (v) to comfort, console

synonyms: (v) soothe, reassure, cheer up

antonyms: (v) vex, aggravate, upset
stately
(adj) dignified, majestic

synonyms: grand, magnificant, imposing

antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
supple
(adj) bending easily, bending with agility, servile

synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable

antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, highbound
suppress
(v) to stop by force, put down

synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence

antonyms: instigate, spur, provoke, arouse, incite
venal
(adj) open to or marked by bribery or corruption

synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary

antonyms: honest, incorruptable, scrupulous