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Accede (VERB) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms: accept, allow Antonyms: decline, deny The union workers have no plans to accede to the large corporation’s unrealistic demands.

Brandish (VERB) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: display, come on strong Antonyms: guard, cover Voldemort brandished his wand at Harry Potter during their epic battle.

Comprise (VERB) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: encompass, form Antonyms: abandon, destroy Little girls are known to be comprised of sugar, spice, and everything nice.

Deft (Adj.) skillful, nimble Synonyms: proficient, quick Antonyms: clumsy, awkward Jack Shephard from Lost is an extremely deft spinal surgeon.

Destitute (ADJ.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: bankrupt, devoid Antonyms: rich, luxurious Jenny misguidedly considered herself destitute because she could not afford the new Chanel dress.

Explicit (ADJ.) definite, clearly stated Synonyms: accurate, exact Antonyms: careless, false Teachers always put explicit directions on the board for each assignment.

Extirpate (VERB) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally Synonyms: abolish, annihilate Antonyms: add, create Odysseus loses his crew and ship after Zeus extirpates them both.

Inopportune (ADJ.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: troublesome, unfavorable Antonyms: appropriate, timely Lily found her best friend’s wedding inopportune because it took place during the same time as Georgia’s football game.

Ironic (Adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms: arrogant, mocking, satiric Antonym: sincere Alanis Moressette’s hit song Ironic listed examples of bad luck instead of irony, thus making the song ironic.

Musty (ADJ.) stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms: airless, dank Antonyms: clean, young Troy did not like the smell of the musty old attic at his grandmother’s house.

Officious (ADJ.) Meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority Synonyms: busy, intrusive Antonyms: modest, timid The sales woman was officious to customers, making many of them leave without purchasing anything.

Ominous (ADJ.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms: gloomy, dismal Antonyms: bright, cheerful The Jaws theme song is one of the most ominous songs ever played in a movie.

Pinnacle (Noun) a high peak or point Synonyms: greatest, max Antonyms: bottom, base The day John got a corner office with a view, he knew that this was the pinnacle of his career.

Premeditated (ADJ.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms: calculated, studied Antonyms: unintentional, accidental The criminals were put on trial for a charge of murder one or premeditated murder.

Rampant (ADJ.) growing without check, running wild Synonyms: excessive, growing Antonyms: gentle, controlled Teachers will always be confused on why some students think they can run rampant throughout the school hallways.

Solace (Noun and Verb) (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console Synonyms: condolence, alleviation Antonyms: discord, disharmony After a bad date, Shelia found solace in a carton of ice cream.

Stately (Adj.) dignified, majestic Synonyms: grandiose, grand Antonyms: common, ordinary Marc was surprised that the stately manor was up for sale.

Supple (ADJ.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable Synonyms: flexible, elastic Antonyms: stiff, unyielding Jane tried to swing from the supple branches of a tree, but she fell instead.

Suppress (Verb) to stop by force, put down Synonyms: conceal, cut off Antonyms: allow, permit After she got married, Lillian knew she had to suppress her undying love for Ian Somerhalder.

Venal (ADJ.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms: dishonest, unethical Antonyms: good, honest Batman openly fought against a venal police department in Gotham City.