1. DEBONAIR:
Synonyms: suave, charming, sophisticated
Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, uncouth
2. TO ASSUAGE:
Synonyms: alleviate, mitigate, ease
Antonyms: exacerbate, intensify, aggravate
3. TO BROWBEAT:
Synonyms: intimidate, bully, coerce
Antonyms: encourage, support, empower
4. BEE IN ONE’S BONNET:
Synonyms: obsession, fixation, preoccupation
Antonyms: indifference, disinterest, apathy
5. THE WORSE FOR WEAR:
Synonyms: battered, damaged, worn out
Antonyms: pristine, immaculate, undamaged
6. TO JETTISON:
Synonyms: discard, abandon, relinquish
Antonyms: retain, keep, hold onto
7. VICARIOUS:
Synonyms: indirect, secondary, substitute
Antonyms: personal, direct, firsthand
8. FORTY WINKS:
Synonyms: nap, siesta, doze
Antonyms: insomnia, sleeplessness, wakefulness
9. CRAVEN:
Synonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful
Antonyms: brave, courageous, fearless
10. TEPID:
Synonyms: lukewarm, indifferent, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: enthusiastic, fervent, passionate
11. TENUOUS:
Synonyms: fragile, delicate, thin
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial
12. PROBITY:
Synonyms: integrity, honesty, uprightness
Antonyms: dishonesty, corruption, deceit
13. MUSTY:
Synonyms: stale, outdated, old-fashioned
Antonyms: fresh, current, modern
14. PLAUDIT:
Synonyms: applause, acclaim, praise
Antonyms: criticism, condemnation, disapproval
15. TEMERITY:
Synonyms: audacity, recklessness, boldness
Antonyms: caution, prudence, timidity
16. RUMINATE:
Synonyms: contemplate, ponder, meditate
Antonyms: neglect, ignore, disregard
17. DEPRECATE:
Synonyms: criticize, disapprove, condemn
Antonyms: approve, endorse, praise
18. ENSCONCE:
Synonyms: settle, nestle, establish
Antonyms: displace, uproot, evict
19. ABOMINATE:
Synonyms: Detest, Loathe, Despise
Antonyms: Adore, Love, Cherish
20. PROPITIATE:
Synonyms: Appease, Conciliate, Pacify
Antonyms: Anger, Antagonize, Enrage
21. INORDINATE:
Synonyms: excessive, immoderate, extravagant
Antonyms: reasonable, moderate, restrained
22. REDOUBTABLE:
Synonyms: formidable, impressive, fearsome
Antonyms: unimpressive, insignificant, harmless
23. CONSANGUINE:
Synonyms: related, kindred, blood-related
Antonyms: unrelated, unrelated, non-relative
24. ON THE BLINK:
Synonyms: malfunctioning, faulty, broken
Antonyms: functional, operational, working
25. PREDILECTION:
Synonyms: preference, liking, inclination
Antonyms: aversion, dislike, disfavor
26. SENILE:
Synonyms: aged, elderly, infirm
Antonyms: youthful, youthful, spry
27. BLITHESOME:
Synonyms: cheerful, joyful, happy
Antonyms: gloomy, somber, melancholic
28. ADULATION:
Synonyms: flattery, praise, admiration
Antonyms: criticism, censure, disapproval
29. PREPOSSESSING:
Synonyms: attractive, appealing, charming
Antonyms: unattractive, repulsive, off-putting
30. REPUDIATE:
Synonyms: reject, disavow, renounce
Antonyms: accept, embrace, endorse