Accomplice – (n.) A person who takes part in a crime Synonyms – partner, helper, assistant Antonyms – adversary, foe
Annihilate – (v.) to destroy completely Synonyms – obliterate, decimate, demolish Antonyms – promote, nurture
Arbitrary – (adj.) unreasonable, based on one’s wishes or desires Synonyms – random, erratic, biased Antonyms – reasoned, rational, objective
Brazen – (adj.) Shameless, impudent Synonyms – bold Antonyms – respectful
Catalyst – (n.) a substance that causes a chemical reaction; agent that causes change Synonyms – stimulus, instigator Antonyms - inhibitor
Exodus – (n.) a large scale departure or flight Synonyms – escape, emigration Antonyms – immigration, entrance, arrival
facilitate – (v.) to make easier, assist Synonyms – simplify, ease, smooth the way Antonyms – hinder, hamper, obstruct, impede
Incorrigible – (adj.) not able to be corrected, beyond control Synonyms – unruly, incurable Antonyms – curable, fixable, reparable
Latent – (adj.) hidden, present but not realized Synonyms – dormant, inactive, undeveloped Antonyms evident, exposed
Militant – (adj.) given to fighting, active and aggressive in support of a cause; (n.) an activist Synonyms – argumentative, belligerent, warlike Antonyms – passive, compliant, peaceful
Morose – (adj.) having a gloomy or sullen manner, not friendly Synonyms – Morbid, depressed Antonyms – Cheerful, buoyant, happy
Opaque – (adj.) not letting light through, not clear or lucid Synonyms – hazy, cloudy, foggy, murky Antonyms – transparent, clear, bright
Paramount – (adj.) chief in importance, above all others Synonyms – supreme, dominant, primary Antonyms – secondary, subordinate
Prattle – (v.) to talk in an aimless or foolish way, babble (n.) baby talk Synonyms – (v.) Chatter, (n.) gibberish Antonyms – “terse speech”
Rebut – (v.) offer arguments or evidence that contradicts an assertion; to refute Synonyms – disprove, deny, defeat Antonyms – agree, confirm, concede
Reprimand – (v.) To scold, find fault (n.) Rebuke Synonyms – Admonish, reproach Antonyms – praise, reprieve
Servitude – (n.) slavery, forced labor Synonyms – captivity, bondage Antonyms – freedom, liberty
Slapdash – (adj.) careless and hasty Synonyms – sloppy, reckless, messy Antonyms – thorough, neat, tidy
Stagnant – (adj.) not flowing or running; foul from standing still; inactive Synonyms – motionless, still Antonyms – flowing, running, fresh
Succumb – (v.) to give away to a superior force Synonyms – submit, die, expire Antonyms – surmount, master, overcome