1. Accede (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
S: consent, concur, comply,
assent
A: demur, balk, at

2. Brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
S: swing, shake

3. comprise (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
S: compose, constitute, encompass
A: exclude

4. deft (adj.) skillful, nimble
S: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
A: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

5. destitute (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
S: wanting, devoid,
impoverished, penniless
A: rich, wealthy, luxurious,
bountiful, full, replete

6. explicit (adj.) definite, clearly stated S: distinct, forthright,
unambiguous, clear
A: vague, ambiguous,
implied, implicit

7. extirpate (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
S: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
A: implant, sow, foster, nourish

8. inopportune (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
S: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
A: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

9. ironic
(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be excepted and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
S: incongruous, satiric,
sardonic, wry
A: straightforward,
unequivocal

10. musty (adj.) stale, moldy; out of date S: hackneyed, antiquated
A: fresh, sweet-
smelling, up-to-date,
brand-new

11. officious
(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
S: meddlesome, irksome,
prying, impertinent,
obtrusive
A: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

12. ominous (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
S: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
A: propitious, auspicious, promising

13. pinnacle (n.) high peak or point S: apex, acme, summit, apogee
A: nadir, low point

14. premeditated (adj.,part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
S: preplanned,
rehearsed, calculated, prearranged
A: unplanned,
spontaneous,
impromtu

15. rampant (adj.) growing without check, running wild
S: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
A: controlled, restrained
KUDZU

16. solace (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
S: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up
A: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset

17. stately (adj.) dignified, majestic S: grand, magnificent, imposing
A: lowly, humble, servile, abject

18. supple
(adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
S: flexible, limber, pliable,
pliant
A: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound

19. suppress (v.) stop by force, put down
S: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
A: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

20. venal (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
S: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
A: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous