| A | B |
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| abridge | v; to shorten something; to cut something short SYN: condense, abbreviate ANT: expand |
| antipathy | n; strong hostililty; strong opposition SYN: aversion, antagonism ANT: generosity, admiration |
| augment | v; to increase, to add to to make larger SYN: supplement, enhance ANT: diminish |
| bombastic | adj; language used to impress others SYN: pompous, pretentious ANT: frank, candid |
| eclectic | adj; comes from a variety of styles SYN: varied, diverse ANT: homogeneous, specific |
| euphonious | adj; pleasant sounding SYN: harmonious, melodious |
| luxuriant | adj; abundant in growth; very fertile SYN: thriving, plentiful ANT: meager |
| paltry | adj; unimportant, low and despicable SYN: measly, trivial ANT: substantial, considerable |
| placid | adj; calm in nature or appearance, complacent SYN: easy going, docile ANT: out of control, agitated, excited |
| preclude | v; to prevent something from happening; to exclude somebody SYN: disqualify, bar ANT: permit |
| promontory | n; a point of land that juts out into the sea; a protruding part SYN: peninsula |
| secular | adj; not controlled by religions SYN: worldly ANT: spiritual |
| static | adj; motionless, not moving or changing SYN: stationary, inert ANT: changes |
| vindicated | adj; clear of accusations or charges SYN: blameless, aquitted ANT: accused |
| vindictive | adj; vengeful, looking for revenge SYN: spiteful, malicious ANT: merciful, kind |
