| A | B |
|---|
| denounce | to put down by condemning or criticizing |
| decry | to criticize; denounce; condemn |
| depreciate | to go down in value |
| despondent | to feel very down and discouraged; dejected and depressed |
| deleterious | things going down in the sense of being harmful, hurtful, and detrimental |
| belitte | to make someone feel really little; to put someone down; to disparage |
| belie | to lie in the sense of contradicting |
| dejected | to feel discouraged; despondent and depressed |
| depressed | to feel down (emotionally); despondent or dejected |
| plausible | believable; credible |
| incorrigible | incapable of being reformed |
| defamation | an abusive attack on a person's reputation |
| innuendo | a veiled hint or insinuation, especially negative to one's character |
| travesty | a miscarriage of justice; a distortion of proper procedure |
| exculpate;exonerate | free from blame; to declare |
| fabricate | to make up/invent a story |
| unprecedented | without previous example |
| immaterial | of no importance; irrelevant and therefore lacking significance |
| incontrovertible | not open to question; indisputable |
| aesthetic | appealing to the sense of beauty |
| eclectic | choosing from a variety of sources |
| enigma | a puzzle; a riddle |
| anomalous | deviating from a general rule; out of place |
| caustic; vitriolic | biting; stinging; cutting; scathing |
| paradox | a contradictory statement that has truth |
| reprimand; castigate | to scold sharply |
| alleviate; mitigate; mollify; pacify; assuage | to relieve; to lessen |
| tirade; diatribe | sharp criticism; bitter speech |
| insightful;discerning;perspicacious | very perceptive; astute; penetrating |
| laud;extol;acclaim | to praise |
| brusque;curt | blunt in manner of speech, rude |
| callous | lacking sensitivity; concern and solicitude |
| lethargic;anemic;languid;slothful | lacking in energy, vitality and vigor |
| disdain | lack of respect; contempt |
| impulsive;impetuous;precipitous | acting in a rash , hasty manner without fully considering consequences |
| intrepid;dauntless | brave and therefore lacking fear |
| precarious | lacking stability |
| superficial | shallow; lacks depth |
| diffedent | lacking self confidence |
| sophomoric; callow | immature and therefore lacking maturity |
| extravagant | excessive and therefore lacking restraint |
| apathetic | showing little or no feeling or emotion; spiritless; lacking emotion |
| erratic | lacking consistency |
| trite; cliche | commonplace; ordinary and therefore lacking orginality; humdrum |
| Stalwart | loyal follower; adherent |
| Connoisseur | an expert; authority |
| Sage | a wise person |
| Anarchist | one who opposes laws/government |
| Prodigy | a person with great talent; young genius |
| Itinerant; vagabond | people who wander |
| Automaton | a person devoid of feeling; mechanical |
| Swindler | a con man/woman; one who defrauds |
| Mentor | an advisor; teacher; guide |
| Virtuoso | a person with great artist talent |
| Devotee | An ardent follower, supporter, enthusiast |
| Boor | a rude or insensitive person |
| Recluse | a person who leads a secluded life |
| pragmatist | a person who is practical; not given to flight of fancy |
| neophyte;novice;greenhorn | a beginner |
| skeptic | a person who doubts |
| iconoclast | literally someone who smashes icons or established images |
| charlatan | a fake; fraud; cheat |
| pundit | an authority who expresses his/her opinions on topics |
| sycophant | a person who tries to win favor by flattery |
| ambivalent | lacking conviction because of mixed feelings |
| paltry | of little value; trifling; lacks significance |
| ambiguous | unclear; not certain |
| incoherent | lacking organization |
| disinterested | neutral; lacking bias |
| merciless; ruthless | cruel; lacking compassion |
