WordMaster R3 Words 21-25 (Onerous, misanthrope, pontificate, mutable, cynic)

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Mutable (definition)

(Adjective) capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature

Onerous (defintion)

(Adjective) not easily borne; wearing; I only had to greet the guests"

Pontificate (antonyms)

(Antonyms) close up specify whisper shout keep quiet take

Mutable (antonym)

(Antonyms) immutable

Onerous (antonym)

(Antonyms) light candescent bright

misanthrope (antonyms)

(Antonyms) stable unbend unfasten stop stay in place

Misanthrope(definition)

(Noun) someone who dislikes people in general

Cynic (definition)

(Noun) someone who is critical of the motives of others 2. Cynic (n.) a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control

Pontificate (synonyms)

(Synonyms) administer administrate speak talk Roman Catholic Pope pontiff pope government Catholic Pope Vicar of Christ papacy Holy Father authorities Bishop of Rome regime

Mutable (synonym)

(Synonyms) changeable

Onerous (synonym)

(Synonyms) heavy burdensome taxing

Misanthrope (synonyms)

(Synonyms) misanthropist woman hater misogynist crosspatch grump crank grouch churl

Pontificate (definition)

(Verb) administer a pontifical office (Verb) talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner (Noun) the government of the Roman Catholic Church

Cynic (antonyms)

Pollyanna, idealist, libertarian

Cynic (synonyms)

depreciator disparager detractor unpleasant person knocker disagreeable person faultfinder


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