| A | B |
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| brevity | verbosity, long-windedness- prolixity |
| concise | wordy, verbose, long-winded, prolix |
| demure | bold, forward, assertive, immodest |
| depreciation | increase, appreciation, enhancement |
| deteriorate | improve, fix up, entrance |
| divulge | hide, conceal, cover up, secrete |
| enlightened | ignorant, unaware, untaught, benighted |
| forestall | welcome, accept, allow, submit, abides by |
| garble | clarify, elucidate, articulate |
| proponent | opponent, critic, foe, adversary |
| recoil | advance, proceed, gain ground |
| recoup | lose, default, forfeit, kiss goodbye |
| reek | perfume, fragrance, bouquet |
| relentless | merciful, accomodating, indulgent |
| squander | save, economize, hoard, squirrel away |
| staccato | continuous, flowing, unbroken |
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