Chapter 14 Antonyms

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cacophonous

harmonious, melodious, mellifluous

wizened

bloated, distended

coup

a blunder,, faux pas, gaffe

behemoth

a dwarf, pygmy, midget

blandishment

a threat, intimidation, strong-arm tactic

moratorium

an acceleration; an escalation

replete

devoid, empty, barren, lacking

beatific

disconsolate, dejected, doleful

imminent

distant, remote, farway

chicanery

ethical practices, fair dealings

innate

learned, acquired; extrinsic, accidntal

febrile

leisure, relaxed, 'laid-back'

minutiae

major issues or concerns; the overall picture

visionary

realistic, practical, down-to-earth

gainsay

to confirm, corroborate, support

manifest

to hide, conceal; unrevealed, hidden

complaisant

uncooperative, unobliging, insubordinate

loath

willing, eager, inclined


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