| A | B |
|---|
| chronic | long lasting, always present SYN: unceasing, habitual ANT: intermittent |
| forsake | to withdraw, give up, or sacrifice something that gives pleasure SYN: abandon, desert ANT: keep |
| frugal | involving very little expense SYN: thrifty, economical ANT: spendthrift, wastrel |
| gravitate | to move gradually toward something SYN: attract, be drawn ANT: repel |
| guise | a false outward appearance SYN: disguide, get-up, costume |
| illicit | not allowed by the law SYN: illegal, illegitimate ANT: legal |
| indigent | lacking the necessities of life, an extremely poor person SYN: impoverished, needy ANT: wealthy |
| insuperable | unable to be overcome, impossible to get rid of SYN: unbeatable, overwhelming ANT: easy, trouble-free |
| intuitive | known without thought SYN: instinctive, perceptive ANT: learned researched |
| irreverent | lacking in respect SYN: impudent, mocking ANT: respectful |
| malign | to criticize somebody or something in a spiteful and false midleading way SYN: harmful, slander ANT: praise |
| malfeasant | one who is guilty of misbehavior or wrongdoing SYN: criminal ANT: law-abiding |
| maverick | an independent thinker SYN: rebel, nonconformist ANT: conformist, follower, sheep |
| plunderer | to steal goods using violence SYN: raider, burglar |
| predator | someone or something that steals from others or destroys for gain SYN: marauder, killer |
| revelry | loud and boisterous partying SYN: celebrations ANT: mourning, sadness, sobriety |
| sanguine | confident; flushed with a healthy rosy color SYN: optimistic, hopeful, sure ANT: afraid, doubtful |
| taut | tightly drawn SYN: stiff, extended, inflexible ANT: slack, loose |
| timorous | apprehensive, worried, fearful SYN: hesitant, nervous ANT: brave, confident |
| vulnerable | susceptible to injury or attack SYN: defenseless, exposed ANT: invincible, impervious |
