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 Definition: (adj.) extremely difficult to understand  Synonyms: arcane, recondite, occult  Antonyms: simple, straightforward

 Definition: an open or intentional insult; a slight; (v.) to insult to one’s face; to face in defiance confront  Synonyms: (n.) offense; (v.) offend  Antonyms: (n., v.) compliment, praise

 Definition: (n.) a false rumor, fabricated story  Synonym: hoax

 Definition: (adj.) excessively ready to find fault; given to petty criticism; intended to trap, confuse, or show up  Synonyms: faultfinding, carping  Antonym: uncritical

 Definition: (adj.) aware, knowledgeable, informed; having jurisdiction  Synonym: acquainted  Antonyms: unaware, unconscious, oblivious

 Definition: (adj.) regretful for some misdeed or sin; plagued by a sense of guilt; thoroughly penitent  Synonyms: remorseful, rueful  Antonyms: unapologetic, impenitent

 Definition: (n.) the center of attraction attention, or interest; something that serves to guide or direct  Synonym: focus

 Definition: (adj.) well behaved, dignified, socially proper  Synonyms: seemly, becoming, tasteful  Antonyms: unbecoming, improper, tasteless

 Definition: (v.) to think it appropriate or suitable to one’s dignity to do something; to condescend  Synonym: deem

 Definition: (adj., part.) thoroughly dried out; divested of spirit or vitality; arid and uninteresting  Synonyms: dehydrated, shriveled  Antonyms: sodden, waterlogged, drenched

 Definition: (n.) the power to produce a desired result  Synonyms: effectiveness, potency, reliability  Antonym: impotence

 Definition: (v.) to bring into essence, give rise to, produce; to come into existence, assume form  Synonyms: generate, cause, form  Antonyms: stop, deter

 Definition: (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)  Synonyms: heavenly, celestial, gossamer  Antonyms: infernal, hellish, thick, heavy

 Definition: (n.) the front or face of a building; a surface appearance (as opposed to what may lie behind)  Synonyms: exterior, surface, mask  Antonym: interior

 Definition: (adj.) revolting in an unnatural or morbid way; suggestive of someone who robs graves or otherwise preys on the dead  Synonyms: barbarous, monstrous

 Definition: (adj.) not in keeping, unsuitable, incompatible  Synonym: discordant  Antonyms: compatible, harmonious, consistent

 Definition: (n.) a crafty, scheming, or underhanded action designed to accomplish some (usually evil) end  Synonyms: plot, maneuver

 Definition: (v.) to hypnotize, entrance; to fascinate, enthrall, bewitch

 Definition: (n.) disgrace arising from shameful conduct; contempt, reproach  Synonyms: infamy, dishonor, odium  Antonyms: acclaim, honor, glory, renown

 Definition: (adj.) generally regarded as such; reputed; hypothesized, inferred  Synonyms: supposed, presumed  Antonyms: corroborated, confirmed