1.

1
• Succumb to / Yield to: To give in or surrender.
• Recoil from / Shrink from: To flinch back or retreat.
1.2
• Counterfeit / Fake: Not genuine; false.
• Singular / Unique: One of a kind; exceptional.
1.3
• Imprecision / Vagueness: Lack of exactness or clarity.
• Exaggeration / Hyperbole: Overstatement or magnification.
1.4
• Indifferent / Apathetic: Showing no interest or concern.
• Prescient / Prophetic: Having foresight or predicting the future.
1.5
• Reject / Repudiate: To refuse to accept.
• Brook / Tolerate: To allow or endure.
1.6
• Fecundity / Fertility: Ability to produce abundantly.
• Beneficence / Altruism: Act of doing good; selflessness.
1.7
• Optimism / Sanguinity: Hopefulness and confidence about the future.
• Realism / Verisimilitude: The quality of seeming true or real.
1.8
• Cordiality / Conviviality: Friendliness and sociability.
• Irascibility / Exasperation: Irritability or annoyance.
1.9
• Neophyte / Novice: A beginner or newcomer.
• Realist / Pragmatist: Someone practical and focused on results.
• Extremist / Zealot: A person with radical views.
1.10
• Extensive / Prevalent: Widespread or common.
• Effective / Useful: Producing a desired result.
• Intricate / Convoluted: Complicated or detailed.
2.1
• Originality / Novelty: The quality of being new and unique.
• Fairness / Objectivity: Impartiality and lack of bias.
2.2
• Unprecedented / Novel: Never done or known before.
• Unwarranted / Groundless: Lacking justification.
2.3
• Paradigm / Model: An example or pattern.
• Hodgepodge / Patchwork: A confused mixture.
2.4
• Insightful / Sagacious: Showing deep understanding and wisdom.
• Affable / Easy-going: Friendly and pleasant.
2.5
• Realized / Achieved: Accomplished or brought to fruition.
• Modified / Revised: Changed or updated.
2.6
heterogeneous
• Disparate / Mediocre: Different or varied.
• Intriguing / Engaging: Fascinating and interesting.
2.7
• Variable / Changeable: Likely to vary or change.
• Adversarial / Antagonistic: Opposing or hostile.
2.8
• Dichotomous / Contradictory: Involving a division or contrast.
• Untenable / Unsustainable: Not able to be maintained.
2.9
• Minimal / Trifling: Very small or insignificant.
• Marked / Conspicuous: Easily noticeable.
2.10
• Hazardous / Precarious: Dangerous or risky.
• Trivial / Inconsequential: Of little importance.
• Momentous / Significant: Very important or consequential.
3.1
• Endorse / Sanction: To approve or support.
• Expel / Oust: To remove or drive out.
3.2
• Belie / Mask: To give a false impression.
• Nullify / Obviate: To make ineffective or unnecessary.
3.3
• Successful / Lucrative: Producing a lot of money; profitable.
• Unconventional / Quirky: Not based on or conforming to what is generally done.
3.4
• Undue / Excessive: More than is necessary, normal, or desirable.
• Scant / Limited: Barely sufficient or adequate.
3.5
• Verifiable / Testable: Able to be checked or demonstrated to be true.
• Unfounded / Baseless: Having no foundation or basis in fact.
3.6
• Diffuse / Spread: To scatter or disperse widely.
• Dampen / Deaden: To make less strong or intense.
3.7
• Insulting / Condescending: Showing a patronizing attitude.
• Baseless / Untenable: Not based on any good reason or evidence.
3.8
• Exacting / Onerous: Demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention.
• Obscure / Opaque: Not clear or difficult to understand.
3.9
• Professed / Proclaimed: Claimed openly but often falsely.
• Rejected/disowned: Refused to accept; abandoned.
3.10
• Antediluvian / Archaic: Extremely old or outdated.
• Flighty / Capricious: Fickle or unpredictable.
4.1
• Tolerate / Withstand: To endure or put up with.
• Discern / Detect: To perceive or recognize something.
4.2
• Disregarded by / Ignored by: Not given attention or considered.
• Discerned by / Discovered by: Found out or detected.
4.3
• Pugnacious / Truculent: Eager or quick to argue or fight.
• Deliberate / Punctilious: Careful and thorough; showing great attention to detail.
4.4
• Clandestine / Covert: Done in secret; not openly acknowledged.
• Precarious / Perilous: Dangerous or risky.
4.5
• Stave off / Forestall: To prevent or delay something.
• Facilitate / Assist: To make something easier; to help.
4.6
• Mundane / Prosaic: Ordinary or dull.
• Momentary / Evanescent: Lasting for a very short time.
4.7
 • Belie / Mask: To give a false impression.
• Highlight / Accentuate: To emphasize or make more noticeable.
4.8
• Disheartening / Depressing: Causing a loss of hope or confidence.
• Knotty / Complicated: Difficult to solve or understand.
• Pedestrian / Mundane: Lacking excitement; dull.
4.9
• Vapid / Banal: Lacking in freshness or originality; uninteresting.
• Inaccessible / Opaque: Not able to be understood; difficult to reach.
4.10
• Confined / Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or scope.
• Irrelevant / Extraneous: Not related to the subject; not essential.
5.1
• Predict / Foretell: To declare or indicate in advance.
• Yield / Engender: To produce or cause.
5.2
• Precarious / Troubled: Not secure; fraught with problems.
• Rapacious / Avaricious: Aggressively greedy or grasping.
5.3
• Calm / Tranquil: Free from disturbance; peaceful.
• Acute / Sharp: Keenly perceptive or intense.
• Limpid / Pellucid: Clear and transparent.
5.4
• Circumscribed / Restricted: Limited or confined within bounds.
• Classified / Organized: Arranged into categories.
5.5
• Prevalent / Widespread: Commonly occurring; frequent.
• Discounted / Undervalued: To underestimate the importance of.
5.6
• Impaired / Undermine: Weakened or damaged.
• Obscured / Concealed: Hidden or made less clear.
5.7
• Abound / Proliferate: To be plentiful; to increase rapidly.
• Coalesce / Collect: To come together and form one whole.
5.8
• Decadence / Degeneracy: Moral or cultural decline.
• Stability / Order: Steadiness; a state of regularity.
5.9
• Riddle / Conundrum: A puzzle or problem.
• Paragon / Model: A perfect example.
5.10
• Tangible / Palpable: Perceptible by touch.
• Nebulous / Vague: Undefined; unclear.
6.1
• Prototype / Model: The first or preliminary model of something.
• Anomaly / Aberration: Something that deviates from the norm.
6.2
• Original / Novel: New and not resembling something formerly known.
• Pertinent / Relevant: Having a clear connection with the subject.
6.3
• Warming / Heating: Making something warmer.
• Dimming / Darkening: Becoming less bright.
6.4
• Rejection / Liberation: Dismissal or freeing from restraint.
• Affinity / Attraction: Natural liking or compatibility.
6.5
 • Concession / Compromise: An agreement or settlement.
• Bedrock / Foundation: The basic principle or underlying concept.
6.6
• Inhibited / Constrained: Restricted or held back.
• Destructive / Damaging: Causing damage or destruction.
6.7
• Warm / Convivial: Friendly and lively.
• Confused / Muddled: Mixed up; not clear.
6.8
• Wealth / Profusion: Abundance; a large quantity.
• Complexity / Intricacy: The quality of being complex.
6.9
• Discomfiture / Awkwardness: Discomfort or embarrassment.
• Prudence / Circumspect: Careful and cautious behavior.
6.10
• Astute / Shrewd: Having sharp powers of judgment.
• Unscrupulous / Dishonest: Not ethical or honest.
7.1
• Expansion / Augmentation: Increase in size or extent.
• Ubiquity / Omnipresence: The state of being everywhere at once.
7.2
• Excoriate / Indict: To criticize or accuse severely.
• Exalt / Valorize: To praise highly or elevate.
7.3
• Rejected / Disdained: Refused or treated with contempt.
• Relished / Delighted: Took great pleasure or enjoyment in.
7.4
• Quandary / Dilemma: A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
 • Shortcoming / Fault: A failure or deficiency.
7.5
• Spike / Upsurge: A sudden increase.
• Harbinger / Portent: A sign or warning of things to come.
• Lull / Respite: A temporary break or pause.
7.6
• Gratify / Please: To give pleasure or satisfaction.
• Entice / Inspire: To attract or encourage.
• Confuse / Perplex: To make unclear or bewilder.
7.7
• Exactitude / Meticulousness: Precision and attention to detail.
• Endurance / Tenacity: The ability to withstand hardship; persistence.
7.8
• Encyclopedic / Exhaustive: Covering all aspects comprehensively.
• Long-winded / Rambling: Tediously lengthy.
7.9
• Clever / Ingenious: Demonstrating creativity or inventiveness.
• Unimpeachable / Blameless: Beyond doubt or reproach.
7.10
• Acerbic / Cutting: Sharp and forthright.
• Unassuming / Modest: Not pretentious or arrogant.
8.1
• Quixotic / Idealistic: Exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic.
• Conventional / Popular: Based on established practice; widely accepted.
8.2
• Robust / Strong: Sturdy and healthy.
• Perplexing / Confounding: Confusing and bewildering.
8.3
 • Evanescent / Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
• Cumbersome / Unwieldy: Difficult to manage or handle.
8.4
• Predilection / Proclivity: A strong liking or natural tendency.
• Vacillation / Wavering: Indecision; changing one's mind.
8.5
• Fractious / Restive: Easily irritated or restless.
• Compliant / Tractable: Easily managed or controlled.
8.6
• Snag / Hitch: A small difficulty or obstacle.
• Hope / Prospect: Expectation or aspiration for the future.
8.7
• Firmness / Strictness: The quality of being firm and resolute.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Ability to change or be changed.
8.8
• Persistence / Survival: The continued existence or occurrence.
• Ephemerality / Transience: Lasting for a very short time.
8.9
• Spurring / Fostering: Encouraging or promoting the development of.
• Recognizing / Acknowledging: Accepting the truth or existence of.
• Codifying / Cataloging: Arranging in a systematic order.
8.10
• Frustrate / Thwart: To prevent someone from achieving something.
• Galvanize / Animate: To stimulate or energize.
• Presume / Affect: To assume or take for granted.
9.1
• Invisible / Ethereal: Not visible; spiritual or delicate.
• Omnipresent / Ubiquitous: Present everywhere at once.
 • Diminutive / Minuscule: Extremely small.
9.2
• Utilitarian / Functional: Designed for practical use.
• Decorative / Ornamental: Designed to be pretty.
9.3
• Reasonable / Judicious: Fair and sensible.
• Speculative / Conjectural: Based on guesses or theory.
9.4
• Quiescence / Calm: State of inactivity or stillness.
• Turbulence / Instability: Unrest or unpredictable changes.
• Isolation / Remoteness: Being alone or distant.
9.5
• Elicit / Draw: To bring out or evoke.
• Preclude / Bar: To prevent or forbid.
9.6
• Reveal / Manifest: To show or make known.
• Diminish / Undercut:
mitigate : To reduce in importance.

9.7
• Indispensable / Crucial: Absolutely necessary.
• Primitive / Rudimentary: Basic or undeveloped.
• Intelligible / Recognizable: Able to be understood or identified.
9.8
• Strips away / Remove: To take off or eliminate.
• Conjures up / Imagines: To call to mind or create in the mind.
• Overlooks / Ignores: To fail to notice.
9.9
• Sincere / Frank: Honest and open.
• Intelligible / Readable: Clear and easy to understand.
9.10
• Accession to / Acquiescence to: Agreement to a demand.
• Abnegation / Repudiation: Rejection or denial.
10.1
• Somnolent / Lethargic: Sleepy or drowsy.
• Impartial / Even-handed: Fair and unbiased.
10.2
• Quantify / Measure: To express as a number.
• Augment / Extend: To increase or add to.
10.3
• Inferable from / Entailed by: Derived logically.
• Antithetical to / Oppositional to: In direct contrast to.
10.4
• Bypass / Circumvent: To avoid or go around.
• Exacerbate / Magnify: To make worse or intensify.
10.5
• Decay / Deterioration: Process of breaking down.
• Symmetry / Balance: Equal proportions or harmony.
10.6
• Cheer / Enliven: To make more cheerful or lively.
• Shackle / Stifle: To restrict or hold back.
10.7
• Hierarchical / Stratified: Arranged in levels.
• Heterogeneous / Diverse: Different in kind.
10.8
• Persist in / Continue: To keep doing.
• Repudiate / Recant: To reject or disavow.
10.9
 • Asserts / Maintains: To state firmly.
• Concede / Grant: To admit or yield.
10.10
• Encomium / Tribute: Praise or commendation.
• Evaluations / Critiques: Assessments or reviews.
11.1
• Futility / Pointlessness: Uselessness or lack of effectiveness.
• Sloth / Apathy: Laziness or lack of interest.
11.2
• Unostentatious / Modest: Not showy or humble.
• August / Majestic: Inspiring admiration or grandeur.
11.3
• Dangerous / Perilous: Full of danger or risk.
• Predictable / Foreseeable: Able to be anticipated.
11.4
• Flexibility / Malleability: Ability to adapt or change.
• Vulnerability / Sensitivity: Susceptibility to harm or emotional reaction.
11.5
mystification/obfuscation------obscure
• Conjecture / Speculation: Guesswork or hypothesis. elucidation/ reflection
11.6
• Disparities / Variances: Differences or inequalities.
• Fluctuations / Vacillations: Variations or oscillations.
11.7
• Comprehensive / Intelligible: Thorough and understandable.
• Novel / Original: New and unique.
• Intricate / Complex: Detailed and complicated.
11.8
• Slippery / Elusive: Difficult to grasp or catch.
 • Fruitless / Futile: Unproductive or pointless.
11.9
• Abused / Misused: Used improperly or wrongly.
• Archaic / Outdated: Old-fashioned or obsolete.
11.10
• Hindered / Stymied: Prevented or blocked.
• Circumvented / Overlooked: Avoided or disregarded.
12.1
• Manifest / Evident: Clear and obvious.
• Essential / Foundational: Basic and necessary.
12.2
• Rant against / Diatribe on: Harsh criticism.
• Exculpation / Vindication: Clearing of blame or suspicion.
12.3
• Reproach / Blame: Criticism or fault.
• Respite / Relief: Temporary pause or break.
12.4
• Provocative / Stimulating: Arousing interest or curiosity.
• Limiting / Confining: Restricting or constraining.
12.5
• Pedestrian / Mundane: Ordinary or dull.
• Contentious / Controversial: Causing disagreement or debate.
12.6
• Confusing / Delusive: Misleading or deceptive.
• Rudimentary / Sketchy: Basic and incomplete.
12.7
• Inept / Unequal: Incompetent or not capable.
• Enamored / Enthralled: In love or captivated.
12.8
• Portend / Predict: To indicate in advance.
• Offset / Compensate: To balance or make up for.
12.9
• Murky / Grimy: Dark and dirty.
• Pristine / Unblemished: Clean and untouched.
12.10
• Mirthful / Jovial: Full of joy and laughter.
• Lugubrious / Gloomy: Sad and dismal.
13.1
• Mysteriousness / Ambiguity: Unclear or puzzling.
• Heterogeneity / Diversity: Variety or difference.
13.2
• De-emphasize / Downplay: To make something less important.
• Champion / Defend: To support or advocate.
13.3
• Hamstring / Impair: To hinder or weaken.
• Revitalize / Invigorate: To give new energy or strength.
13.4
• Pedestrian / Uninspired: Dull or lacking in creativity.
• Inflammatory / Provocative: Likely to cause anger or excitement.
13.5
• Sidestep / Circumvent: To avoid or bypass.
• Support / Endorse: To back or approve.
13.6
• Exhaustive / Comprehensive: Thorough and complete.
• Interesting / Appealing: Captivating or attractive.
13.7
 • Mockery / Derision: Ridicule or scorn.
13.8
• Burgeoning / Expansion: Rapid growth.
• Retrenchment / Curtailment: Reduction or limitation.
13.9
• Enlightening / Illuminating: Providing insight or clarity.
• Unsettling / Disconcerting: Causing discomfort or anxiety.
13.10
• Inauspicious / Unpropitious: Unfavorable or unlucky.
• Unwarranted / Inapplicable: Not justified or relevant.

14.1 Abashed/diffident
• Arrogant / Hubristic: Overly proud or self-important.
14.2
• Unintelligible / Unfathomable: Impossible to understand.
• Unfounded / Unjustified: Lacking evidence or reason.
14.3
• Capricious / Unpredictable: Subject to sudden changes.
• Stubborn / Intractable: Difficult to manage or change.
14.4
• Organizing / Systematizing: Arranging in a structured order.
• Contingencies / Serendipity: Unplanned events or fortunate discoveries.
14.5
• Block / Hinder: To obstruct or impede.
• Presage / Portend: To indicate or foreshadow.
14.6
• Heterogeneous / Dissimilar: Different in kind.
• Interdependent / Interrelated: Mutually reliant or connected.
14.7
• Devalued / Under-rated: Reduced in worth.
• Eliminated / Extirpated: Completely removed.
• Diminished / Weakened: Lessened in strength or importance.
14.8
• Explain / Rationalize: To justify or make understandable.
• Deflate / Soothe: To reduce tension or calm.
14.9
• Harmless / Innocuous: Not likely to cause harm.
• Aberrant / Anomalous: Deviating from the norm.
14.10
• Familiar / Recognizable: Well-known or easily identified.
• Forbidding/daunting
15.1
• Artificial / factitious: Created or inventive.
• Fitting / Apposite: Appropriate or suitable.
15.2
• Preachy / Sanctimonious: Self-righteous or moralizing.
• Insincere / Disingenuous: Not genuine or honest.
15.3
• Fiery / Impassioned: Filled with intense emotion.
• Genteel / Affable: Polite and friendly.
15.4
• Reserved / Taciturn: Quiet or uncommunicative.
• Loquacious / Garrulous: Very talkative.
15.5
• Mixed / Inconsistent: Showing different or contradictory elements.
15.6
 • Indispensable / Reliable: Absolutely necessary or dependable.
• Visible / Salient: Easily seen or prominent.
15.7
• Restorative / Tonic: Something that invigorates or strengthens.
• Adverse / Unfavorable: Harmful or detrimental.
15.8
• Prevented / Precluded: Stopped from happening.
• Undermined / Overshadowed: Weakened or made less significant.
15.9
• Perfection / Faultlessness: Without any flaws.
• Unruliness / Disarray: Lack of order or control.
15.10
• Warbling / Crooning: Singing softly or melodiously.
• Shrieking / Caterwauling: Screaming or wailing.
16.1
• Anticipate / Prefigure: To foresee or predict.
16.2
• A positive / An affirmative: Indicating agreement.
• A generic / An inclusive: Not specific; including everything.
16.3
• Disregarded / Defied: Ignored or went against.
• Influenced / Swayed: Affected or persuaded.
16.4
• Concrete / Conclusive: Definite or final.
• Insufficient / Meager: Not enough; inadequate.
16.5
• Anonymous / Obscure: Not well-known or identified.
• Celebrated / Renowned: Famous or well-regarded.
16.6
• Overlook / Neglect: To ignore or fail to notice.
• Recycle / Rehash: To reuse in a different way.
16.7 Capricious/ impulsiveness
• Malfeasance / Fraudulence: Wrongdoing or deceit.
16.8
• Sincere / Heartfelt: Genuine and honest.
• Paltry / Meager: Small and insufficient.
16.9
• Implacable / Unyielding: Unable to be appeased or changed.
• Impeccable / Flawless: Perfect; without flaws.
16.10
• Abstraction / Generality: The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
• Objectivity /impartiality: fairness
17.1
• Negligible / Insignificant: So small as to be not worth considering.
• Decisive / Unmistakable: Clear and leaving no doubt.
17.2
• Douse / Extinguish: To put out or quench.
• Capture / Secure: To take or gain possession of.
17.3
• Lucrative / Rewarding: Producing a great deal of profit.
• Manifest / Obvious: Clear to the eye or mind.
• Presented / Described: Shown or explained.
17.4
• Cerebral / Dispassionate: Intellectual and not influenced by emotions.
• Rash / Reckless: Acting without thinking or care.
17.5
 • Malodorous / Noisome: Having an unpleasant smell.
• Benign / Anodyne: Harmless or mild.
17.6
• Broached / Proposed: Brought up for discussion.
• Banned / Proscribed: Officially forbidden.
17.7
• Prominence / Salience: Being important or noticeable.
• Naivete / Ingenuousness: Lack of experience or sophistication.
17.8
• Pecuniary / Economic: Related to money.
• Selfless / Altruistic: Concerned with others' welfare.
17.9
• Left to / Ceded to: Given up or transferred.
• Ascribed to / Attributed to: Assigned to a cause.
• Replaced with / Substituted for: Exchanged for.
17.10
• Seed / Germ: The beginning or origin of something.
• Shard / Fragment: A small piece broken off from something.
18.1
• Contentious / Questionable: Likely to cause disagreement.
• Sound / Unassailable: Based on strong logic or evidence.
18.2
• Intensifying / Accelerating: Increasing in force or speed.
• Waning / Declining: Decreasing.
• Worsening / Deteriorating: Becoming worse.
18.3
• Feigned / False: Pretended or fake.
• Secretive / Furtive: Done in secret.
18.4
• Archaic / Primitive: Very old or outdated.
• Democratic / Egalitarian: Promoting equal rights.
18.5
• Confound / Perplex: To confuse or puzzle.
• Convince / Persuade: To cause someone to believe something.
18.6
• Slanted / Tendentious: Biased or showing a particular tendency.
• Splenetic / Acrimonious: Bad-tempered or bitter.
18.7
• Slighted / Disparaged: Treated with little importance.
• Lauded / Commended: Praised.
18.8
• Totemic / Emblematic: Serving as a symbol.
• Iconoclastic / Irreverent: Attacking cherished beliefs or institutions.
18.9
• Fitting / Apposite: Appropriate or relevant.
• Factitious / Artificial: Not natural or genuine.
18.10
• Conform to / Square with: To be consistent with.
• Accede to / Defer to- agree to a demand
19.1
• Conceded / Acknowledged: Accepted or admitted.
• Doubted / Questioned: Felt uncertain or skeptical about.
19.2
• Impatient / Keen: Eager or willing.
• Disinclined / Loath: Reluctant or unwilling.
19.3
 • Introspective / Reflective: Thoughtful or contemplative.
• Concrete / Concise: Clear and specific.
• Meticulous / Thorough: Very detailed and careful.
19.4
• Circumspect about / Wary of: Cautious or careful about.
• Enthralled by / Captivated by: Completely fascinated or charmed by.
19.5
• Arbitrary / Capricious: Random or unpredictable.
• Sluggish / Dilatory: Slow or lazy.
19.6
• Simplicity / Artlessness: Naturalness or lack of sophistication.
• Scrupulousness / Meticulousness: Extreme care and attention to detail.
19.7
• Averted / Forestalled: Prevented from happening.
• Foreseen / Anticipated: Predicted or expected.
19.8
• Cursory / Fleeting: Brief or hasty.
• Intelligent / Insightful: Having deep understanding.
19.9
• Circumscribed / Confined: Restricted or limited.
• Onerous / Taxing: Burdensome or difficult.
19.10
• Diffuse / Amorphous: Spread out and shapeless.
• Banal / Hackneyed: Overused and unoriginal.
20.1
• Faith in / Confidence in: Trust or belief in.
• Skepticism regarding / Doubt about: Questioning or disbelief.
20.2
 • Castigating / Chastising: Criticizing severely.
• Endorsing / Commending: Approving or praising.
20.3
• Devastating for / Deleterious for: Harmful or damaging.
• Essential for / Indispensable to: Absolutely necessary.
20.4
• Expediting / Facilitating: Making easier or faster.
• Constraining / Deterring: Restricting or discouraging.
20.5
• Detracting / Deprecatory: Showing disapproval.
20.6
• Underwritten / Endorsed: Supported or backed.
• Renounced / Rescinded: Withdrawn or cancelled.
20.7
• Purposefulness / Design: Intent and planning.
20.8
• Malleable / Plastic: Easily shaped or influenced.
• Heterogeneous / Variegated: Diverse or varied.
20.9
• Subordinate to / Secondary to: Less important than.
• Antipathetic to / Inconsistent with: Opposed to or not in harmony with.
20.10
• Evasive / Elusive: Avoiding or hard to pin down.
• Fearless /intrepid
21.1
• Endemic / Native: Belonging naturally to a particular place.
• Rare / Unusual: Not common or frequent.
21.2
 • Hamper / Impede: To hinder or obstruct.
• Abet / Instigate: To encourage or provoke.
21.3
• Impeding / Hampering: Slowing down or hindering.
• Establishing / Launching: Setting up or starting.
21.4
• Effectively / Functionally: In a way that works well.
• Haphazardly / Randomly: Without plan or organization.
21.5
• Yield / Engender: To produce or cause.
• Predict / Foretell: To declare or indicate in advance.
21.6
• Capricious / Unpredictable: Given to sudden changes.
• Illusory / Chimerical: Not real; based on illusion.
21.7
• Extraction / Revival: The process of removal or renewal.
• Foundation / Inception: The beginning or start of something.
21.8
• Functional / Responsive: Operating correctly; reacting quickly.
• Diminutive / Minuscule: Extremely small.
21.9
• Itinerant / Peripatetic: Traveling from place to place.
• Cautious / Circumspect: Careful and thoughtful.
21.10
• Austere / Somber: Severe or serious.
• Awkward / Ungainly: Clumsy or lacking grace.
22.1
• Comparatively / Relatively: When compared to something else.
 • Scarcely / Hardly: Barely or almost not.
22.2
• Controverting / Refuting: Disproving or arguing against.
• Buttressing / Bolstering: Supporting or strengthening.
22.3
• Overlook / Forgo: To ignore or give up.
• Obtain / Glean: To get or gather.
22.4
• Flexibility / Suppleness: Ability to bend or adapt.
• Magnitude / Enormity: Great size or extent.
22.5
• Respected / Venerable: Admired or honored.
• Slighted / Snubbed: Ignored or treated with disdain.
22.6
• Coherent / Orderly: Logical and organized.
• Original / Innovative: New and creative.
22.7
• Analogous / Comparable: Similar in some way.
• Mysterious / Inexplicable: Impossible to understand or explain.
22.8
• Confusing / Delusive: Misleading or deceptive.
• Rudimentary / Sketchy: Basic or incomplete.
22.9
• Uphold / Support: To maintain or defend.
• Vitiate / Impair: To weaken or spoil.
22.10
• Porous / Permeable: Allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
• Unwavering / Steady: Firm and resolute.
23.1
• Invariability / Immutability: Unchanging over time.
• Homogeneity / Resemblance: Similarity or uniformity.
23.2
• Relevant / Germane: Pertinent or applicable.
• Manifest / Self-evident: Obvious or clear.
23.3
• Unfamiliarity with / Ignorance of: Lack of knowledge.
23.4
• Intangible / Impalpable: Unable to be touched or grasped.
• Unalloyed / Unqualified: Pure or absolute.
23.5
• Authorizes / Endorses: Approves or supports.
• Denounces / Lambasts: Publicly condemns or criticizes.
23.6
• Antediluvian / Archaic: Very old or outdated.
• Chauvinistic / Patronizing: Excessively patriotic or condescending.
• Flighty / Capricious: Given to sudden changes.
23.7
• Facile / Superficial: Easily achieved but shallow.
• Tortuous / Convoluted: Complex and twisted.
23.8
• Abashed / Diffident: Embarrassed or shy.
• Arrogant / Hubristic: Overly proud or self-important.
23.9
• Pedestrian / Mundane: Ordinary or dull.
• Burdensome / Onerous: Heavy and troublesome.
23.10
 • An illustrious / A distinguished: Well-known and respected.
• Contentious / Fraught: Causing disagreement or full of tension.
24.1
• Implausible / Incredible: Not believable.
• Elemental / Rudimentary: Basic or fundamental.
24.2
• Inconstant / Capricious: Unpredictable and changeable.
• Petty / Spiteful: Small-minded and mean.
24.3
• Plethora / Surfeit: An excess or abundance.
• Erroneousness / Inaccuracy: Incorrectness.
24.4
• Upheaval / Venture: A sudden change or project.
• Triumph / Success: Victory or accomplishment.
24.5
• Unorthodox / Unconventional: Not following traditional ways.
24.6
• Redundant / Frivolous: Unnecessary or trivial.
• Altruistic / Benevolent: Selfless and kind.
24.7
• Spurring / Fostering: Encouraging development.
• Recognizing / Acknowledging: Accepting the truth or existence.
• Codifying / Cataloging: Arranging systematically.
24.8
• Favorable / Auspicious: Indicating success.
• Perilous / Hazardous: Dangerous.
24.9
• Thorough / Methodical: Careful and systematic.
 • Cursory / Casual: Hasty and not thorough.
• Annoying / Irritating: Causing annoyance.
24.10
• Overt / Independent: Open and not hidden.
• Rudimentary / Embryonic: Basic and undeveloped.
25.1
• Antagonistic / Inimical: Hostile or unfriendly.
• Indifferent / Apathetic: Showing no interest or concern.
25.2
• Maturity / Precociousness: Advanced development.
• Naivete / Ingenuousness: Lack of experience or innocence.
25.3
• Acquaintance / Consort: A person one knows.
• Kinfolk / Relative: Family members.
25.4
• Heterogeneity / Disparateness: Diversity.
• Instability / Fragility: Lack of stability or weakness.
25.5
• Consistent / Congruent: In agreement.
• Unlinked / Estranged: Not connected or alienated.
25.6 Capricious/ unpredictable
• Stubborn / Intractable: Difficult to manage or change.
25.7
• Banality / Triteness: Lack of originality.
• Paucity / Dearth: Lack or scarcity.
25.8
• Perplexing / Enigmatic: Confusing or mysterious.
• Creative / Imaginative: Original and inventive.
25.9
• Emendation / Revision: Correction or change.
• Characterization / Individualization: Description or distinction.
25.10
• Protean / Versatile: Able to change easily or adaptable.
• Prominent
26.1
• Glut / Surfeit: An excessive amount.
• Abundance / Profusion: A large quantity.
• Dearth / Deficiency: A lack or scarcity.
26.2
• Prototype / Paradigm: An original model or example.
• Relic / Vestige: A surviving trace of something old.
26.3
• Modesty / Humility: A humble view of one's own importance.
• Rhetoric / Eloquence: The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
26.4
• Waning / Ebbing: Decreasing or diminishing.
• Vindication / Defense: Justification or support.
26.5
• Quiescent / Abeyant: In a state of inactivity.
• Feckless / Bootless: Lacking effectiveness or purpose.
26.6
• Venerated / Honored: Highly respected.
26.7
• Pugnacity / Belligerence: Aggressiveness or combativeness.
• Irresolution / Vacillation: Indecisiveness.
26.8
 • Exhaustive / Comprehensive: Thorough and complete.
• Uneven / Inconsistent: Not uniform or stable.
26.9
• Laconic / Taciturn: Using very few words.
26.10
• Vapid / Banal: Boring or unoriginal.
• Inaccessible / Opaque: Hard to understand or reach.
27.1
• Hailed / Acclaimed: Praised or celebrated.
• Augmented / Enhanced: Increased or improved.
27.2
• Wayward / Errant: Straying from the proper course.
• Urbane / Elegant: Sophisticated and refined.
27.3
• Clever / Deft: Skillful and quick.
• Tactless / Impolitic: Insensitive or unwise.
27.4
• Eliminated / Put to rest: Removed or ended.
• Reinforced / Intensified: Strengthened or made more severe.
• Recognize / Established: Acknowledged or set up.
27.5
• Bias / Orientation: A particular tendency or inclination.
• Hostility / Animus: Strong dislike or hatred.
27.6
• Incisive / Trenchant: Sharply focused and insightful.
• Cursory / Perfunctory: Hasty and superficial.
27.7
• Derision / Ridicule: Mockery or scorn.
 • Conviction / Certainty: Strong belief or assurance.
27.8
• Persistence / Survival: Continued existence.
• Ephemerality / Transience: Lasting for a short time.
27.9
• Replaced by / Substituted for: Exchanged or swapped.
• Untethered from / Divorced from: Separated or disconnected.
27.10
• Justified / Rationalized: Explained or made acceptable.
• Demanded / Exacted: Required or insisted upon.
28.1
• Abstracted from / Divorced from: Separated from reality.
28.2
• Cordiality / Conviviality: Friendliness and sociability.
• Irascibility / Exasperation: Irritability or annoyance.
28.3
• Evanescent / Fleeting: Quickly fading or short-lived.
• Polymathic / Encyclopedic: Having wide-ranging knowledge.
28.4
• Controversial / Provocative: Causing debate or stirring emotions.
• Dramatic / Impressive: Striking in appearance or effect.
28.5
• Eclipse / Outdo: Surpass or overshadow.
• Reflect / Echo: Mirror or repeat.
28.6
• Healthy / Robust: Strong and vigorous.
• Stingy / Parsimonious: Unwilling to spend money or resources.
28.7
 • Salient / Conspicuous: Noticeable or prominent.
• Unexceptional / Abundant: Common or plentiful.
28.8
• Flummoxed / Confounded: Confused or perplexed.
28.9
• Tantamount to / Synonymous with: Equivalent to.
• Divorced from / Detached from: Separated from.
28.10
• Robust / Strong: Healthy and sturdy.
• Perplexing / Confounding: Confusing or baffling.
28.1
• Abstracted from / Divorced from: Separated from reality.
28.2
• Cordiality / Conviviality: Friendliness and sociability.
• Irascibility / Exasperation: Irritability or annoyance.
28.3
• Evanescent / Fleeting: Quickly fading or short-lived.
• Polymathic / Encyclopedic: Having wide-ranging knowledge.
28.4
• Controversial / Provocative: Causing debate or stirring emotions.
• Dramatic / Impressive: Striking in appearance or effect.
28.5
• Eclipse / Outdo: Surpass or overshadow.
• Reflect / Echo: Mirror or repeat.
28.6
• Healthy / Robust: Strong and vigorous.
• Stingy / Parsimonious: Unwilling to spend money or resources.
28.7
 • Salient / Conspicuous: Noticeable or prominent.
• Unexceptional / Abundant: Common or plentiful.
28.8
• Flummoxed / Confounded: Confused or perplexed.
28.9
• Tantamount to / Synonymous with: Equivalent to.
• Divorced from / Detached from: Separated from.
28.10
• Robust / Strong: Healthy and sturdy.
• Perplexing / Confounding: Confusing or baffling.
29.1
• Rote / Methodical: Routine or systematic.
• Unconstrained / Free: Not restricted.
29.2
• Taxing / Arduous: Requiring a lot of effort.
• Coveted / Enviable: Highly desired.
29.3
• Spurious / Fabricated: False or made up.
• Speculative / Conjectural: Based on guesswork.
29.4
• Restorative / Tonic: Having the ability to restore health.
• Adverse / Unfavorable: Harmful or negative.
29.5
• Approbation / Adulation: Praise or approval.
• Opprobrium / Vituperation: Harsh criticism.
29.6
• Opprobrium / Disdain: Contempt or scorn.
• Veneration / Reverence: Great respect.
29.7
• Panacea / Remedy: A solution for all problems.
29.8
• Originality / Novelty: New and unique.
• Fairness / Objectivity: Impartiality and lack of bias.
29.9
• Contingent / Circumstantial: Dependent on conditions.
• Proliferating / Intensifying: Increasing rapidly.
29.10
• Eclectic / Derivative: Selecting from various sources.
• Genuine / Legitimate: Authentic and real.
• Specious / Spurious: Misleadingly attractive or false.
30.1
• Short-lived / Ephemeral: Lasting for a short time.
• Substantial / Concrete: Solid and real.
30.2
• Fluctuations / Vacillations: Changes or swings.
• Disparities / Variance: Differences.
30.3
• Naive / Unsophisticated: Lacking experience or insight.
• Subtle / Nuanced: Delicately complex.
30.4
• Esoteric / Arcane: Understood by few.
• Irrelevant / Superfluous: Not necessary.
• Anomalous / Unusual: Deviating from the norm.
30.5
• Dwindling / Contracting: Decreasing.
• Appearing / Emerging: Coming into view.
30.6
• Conventional / Predictable: Following usual practices.
• Clever / Ingenious: Showing creativity.
• Blameless / Unimpeachable: Without fault.
30.7
• Solidarity / Camaraderie: Unity and friendship.
30.8
• Converge / Coincide: Come together.
• Proliferate / Abound: Increase rapidly.
30.9
• Cheerfully / Blithely: Happily.
• Dispassionately / Analytically: Without emotion.
30.10
• Obtrusive / Conspicuous: Noticeable.
• Mysterious / Secretive: Difficult to understand or hidden.
31.1
• Copious / Abundant: A large amount.
• Meager / Paltry: Small or insufficient.
31.2
• Secure / Earn: To obtain.
31.3
• Mirthful / Jovial: Cheerful and full of laughter.
• Cheerless / Gloomy: Sad and without joy.
31.4
• Output / Yield: The amount produced.
• Origin / Provenance: The beginning or source.
31.5
• Detecting / Noticing: Observing or discovering.
 • Generating / Originating: Creating or starting.
31.6
• Overshadowed / Obscured: Made less important or hidden.
• Mitigated / Abated: Reduced in severity.
31.7
• Devastating for / Deleterious to: Harmful.
• Essential for / Indispensable to: Absolutely necessary.
31.8
• Artificial / Spurious: False or not genuine.
• Unambiguous / Clear cut: Not open to more than one interpretation.
31.9
• Signify / Point to: Indicate.
• Preclude / Rule out: Prevent from happening.
31.10
• Probity / Ingenuousness:
Rectitude Honesty and integrity.
• Dissemblance / Duplicity: Deceitfulness.
32.1
• Discordance / Contention: Disagreement or conflict.
• Nepotism / Cronyism: Favoritism shown to friends or family.
32.2
• Fluctuations / Vacillations: Changes or oscillations.
• Disparities / Variance: Differences.
32.3
• Concision / Succinctness: Briefness in expression.
• Even-handedness / Impartiality: Fairness without bias.
• Frankness / Trustworthiness: Honest and reliable.
32.4
• Magnanimity / Benevolence: Generosity and kindness.
 • Perspicacity / Discernment: Insight and understanding.
32.5
• Sanctioning / Endorsing: Approving or supporting.
• Censuring / Reprehending: Criticizing or expressing disapproval.
32.6
• Unfounded / Baseless: Without evidence.
• Verifiable / Testable: Able to be checked for accuracy.
32.7
• Self-interest / Opportunism: Pursuing personal advantage.
• Benevolence / Magnanimity: Kindness and generosity.
32.8
• Resonates / Rings true: Sounds genuine or believable.
32.9
• Contentious / Questionable: Causing disagreement or doubt.
• Sound / Unassailable: Based on strong reasoning or evidence.
32.10
• Reasonable / Judicious: Sensible and wise.
• Speculative / Conjectural: Based on speculation or guesswork.
33.1
• Tempered / Modulated: Adjusted or moderated.
• Abandoned / Relinquished: Given up or left behind.
33.2
• Proscriptive / Exacting: Strictly forbidding or demanding.
33.3
• Unexampled / Novel: New and unprecedented.
• Decisive / Significant: Conclusive or important.
• Outstanding / Spectacular: Exceptional or impressive.
33.4
 • Intricate / Convoluted: Complex and detailed.
• Extensive / Prevalent: Widespread.
• Effective / Useful: Producing a desired result.
33.5
• Palliate / Damp: To lessen the severity.
33.6
• Effusive / Emotional: Expressing feelings openly.
• Audacious / Striking: Bold and impressive.
• Lyrical / Ornate: Expressive and elaborate.
33.7
• Meet / Condign: Suitable or appropriate.
• Clement / Merciful: Lenient and compassionate.
33.8
• Adversarial / Antagonistic: Opposing or hostile.
• Variable / Changeable: Likely to change.
33.9
• Comprehensive / Sophisticated: Thorough and complex.
• Foolish / Simple: Lacking in sense or complexity.
33.10
• Cure-all / Panacea: A solution for all problems.
• Efficacy / Effectuality: The ability to produce desired results.
34.1
• Upheaval / Convulsion: A sudden and violent change.
• Affluence / Opulence: Wealth and luxury.
34.2
• Exacting / Onerous: Demanding a lot of effort.
• Obscure / Opaque: Difficult to understand.
34.3
 • Timely / Opportune: Happening at the right time.
• Ill-advised / Misguided: Poorly thought out.
34.4
• Determines / Governs: Controls or decides.
• Consolidates / Compounds: Strengthens or combines.
34.5
• Prodigious / Voracious: Enormous in size or appetite.
• Fastidious / Picky: Very attentive to detail.
34.6
• Slippery / Elusive: Difficult to grasp.
• Fruitless / Futile: Unproductive or unsuccessful.
34.7
• Glut / Surfeit: An excessive amount.
34.8
• Tenacity / Resolve: Determination and firmness.
• Kindness / Compassion: Sympathy and concern for others.
34.9
• Capricious / Impulsive: Prone to sudden changes.
• Arduous / Strenuous: Requiring a lot of effort.
34.10
• Overlook / Neglect: Fail to notice.
• Recycle / Rehash: Use again in a different way.
35.1
• Patience / Steadfastness: Persistence and endurance.
• Civility / Comity: Politeness and mutual respect.
35.2
• Assuming / Disguising: Taking on a false appearance.
• Checking / Stemming: Stopping or restraining.
35.3
• Stymied / Hindered: Prevented from making progress.
• Circumvented / Overlooked: Avoided or ignored.
35.4
• Provocative / Stimulating: Causing interest or excitement.
• Limiting / Confining: Restricting.
35.5
• Tenuous / Exiguous: Very weak or slight.
• Persistent / Unrelenting: Continuing without stopping.
35.6
• Sincere / Heartfelt: Genuine and honest.
• Paltry / Meager: Small and insufficient.
35.7
• Abstraction / Generality: The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
• Impartiality / Objectivity: Fairness and lack of bias.
35.8
• Tolerate / Withstand: Endure or put up with.
• Discern / Detect: Recognize or identify.
35.9
• Anticipated / Foreseen: Expected.
• Plausible / Conceivable: Believable.
35.10
• Iconoclastic / Irreverent: Attacking cherished beliefs.
• Totemic / Emblematic: Symbolic.
36.1
• Encumbers / Hampers: Restricts or impedes.
• Reinforces / Buttresses: Strengthens or supports.
36.2
 • Aspersions / Slurs: Damaging remarks.
• Falsehoods / Fantasies: Lies or unreal notions.
36.3
• Acknowledge / Appreciate: Recognize or value.
• Obviate / Displace: Prevent or eliminate.
36.4
• Predilection / Proclivity: A natural tendency.
• Wavering / Vacillation: Indecision.
36.5
• Abound / Proliferate: To be plentiful or increase rapidly.
• Coalesce / Collect: Come together and form one mass.
36.6
• Implausible / Incredible: Not believable.
• Elementary / Rudimentary: Basic or simple.
36.7
• Foster / Adopt: Promote or encourage.
• Cajoles / Coaxes: Persuade gently.
36.8
• Immaterial / Inconsequential: Not important.
• Preventative / Prophylactic: Intended to prevent disease.
36.9
• Diminished / Weakened: Reduced in strength.
• Devalued / Underrated: Reduced in value.
• Extirpated / Eliminated: Completely removed.
36.10
• Indispensable / Crucial: Absolutely necessary.
• Primitive / Rudimentary: Basic and undeveloped.
• Intelligible / Rudimentary: Easy to understand.
37.1
• Sacrosanct / Canonical: Regarded as too important to change.
• Outmoded / Unfashionable: Old-fashioned or outdated.
37.2
• Equivocal / Ambiguous: Open to multiple interpretations.
• Apparent / Clear: Easy to understand or see.
37.3
• Divergent / Dissimilar: Different or going in various directions.
• Cursory / Superficial: Hasty and not thorough.
37.4
• Adept at / Proficient in: Highly skilled.
• Indifferent to / Apathetic about: Showing no interest or concern.
37.5
• Incomplete / Unfinished: Not complete.
• Private / Insular: Isolated or inward-looking.
• Settled / Unerring: Fixed or without error.
37.6
• Spirited / Vigorous: Full of energy.
• Compassionate / Warm-hearted: Showing sympathy and kindness.
37.7
• Insatiable / Voracious: Always wanting more.
• Devious / Cunning: Skilled in deception.
37.8
• Puzzle / Conundrum: A difficult problem.
• Illusion / Chimera: Something that is not real.
37.9
• Apathy / Passivity: Lack of interest or action.
• Hypocrisy / Insincerity: Pretending to have beliefs one does not hold.
37.10
• Reassure / Calm: To make less worried or frightened.
• Alarm / Unsettle: To disturb or cause worry.
38.1
• Applauded / Extolled: Praised highly.
• Reprehended / Deprecated: Criticized.
38.2
• Temperate / Dispassionate: Moderate or not influenced by emotion.
• Vigorous / Strenuous: Strong, energetic, or requiring effort.
38.3
• Decry / Condemn: To criticize openly.
• Abet / Countenance: To encourage or support wrongdoing.
38.4
• Proponents / Defenders: Supporters or advocates.
• Vilifiers / Belittlers: Those who speak negatively about.
38.5
• Gradual / Imperceptible: Happening slowly.
• Negligible / Inconsequential: So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
38.6
• Amazing / Wondrous: Causing great surprise or admiration.
• Unpredictable / Erratic: Not consistent or reliable.
38.7
• Unquestionable / Undeniable: Not able to be doubted.
• Unremarkable / Unexceptional: Not special or interesting.
38.8
• Forerunner / Precursor: A person or thing that precedes the coming of another.
• Respite from / Break from: A period of rest or relief from something.
38.9
 • Neglected / Forsaken: Given little attention or care.
• Lionized / Eulogized: Praised or admired greatly.
38.10
• Suspect / Dubious: Not to be trusted.
• Conspicuous / Prominent: Easily seen or noticed.
39.1
• Violates / Contravenes: Goes against or breaks (a law or rule).
• Overcomes / Transcends: Surpasses or rises above.
39.2
• Intriguing / Fascinating: Very interesting.
• Trivial / Inessential: Not important.
39.3
• Eager / Keen: Wanting to do something very much.
• Disinclined / Loath: Reluctant or unwilling.
39.4
• Cede / Relinquish: To give up or surrender.
39.5
• Convoluted / Intricate: Complex and difficult to understand.
• Pressing / Exigent: Requiring immediate attention.
39.6
• Shrewd / Canny: Having sharp judgment.
• Reluctant / Unwilling: Not willing to do something.
39.7
• Indifference / Apathy: Lack of interest or concern.
• Timidity / Apprehension: Fear or hesitation.
39.8
• Tolerate / Endure: To bear or put up with something.
• Detect / Discern: To notice or recognize.
39.9
• Proclivity toward / Predilection for: A natural liking for something.
• Rejection of / Disdain for: Dislike or refusal.
39.10
• Effective / Useful: Producing the desired result.
• Sleazy / Sordid: Morally degraded.
40.1
• Circuitous / Indirect: Not straightforward.
• Truncated / Shortened: Cut short.
40.2
• Honed / Enhanced: Improved or sharpened.
• Discredited / De-emphasized: Reduced in importance or trust.
40.3
• Fungible / Interchangeable: Replaceable with another of the same kind.
• Integral / Essential: Necessary or important.
40.4
• Confirm / Acknowledge: To accept or admit.
• Dispel / Dismiss: To drive away or reject.
40.5
• Irrelevant / Immaterial: Not related to the subject.
• Indubitable / Incontrovertible: Impossible to doubt.
40.6
• Commendations of / Tributes to: Expressions of praise.
• Denunciations of / Indictments of: Strong criticisms.
40.7
• Belaboring / Overemphasizing: Repeatedly stressing.
• Eschewing / Shunning: Avoiding or rejecting.
40.8
• Urgent / Immediate: Requiring swift action.
 • Daunting / Formidable: Intimidating and difficult.
40.9
• Neutrality / Impartiality: Lack of bias.
• Optimism / Buoyancy: Hopefulness and cheerfulness.
40.10
• Timidity / Apprehension: Fearfulness.
• Indifference / Apathy: Lack of interest or concern.
41.1
• Perennial / Long-standing: Lasting for a long time.
• Preordained / Inevitable: Determined in advance.
41.2
• Austerity / Restraint: Simple and strict.
• Uncertainty / Instability: Lack of predictability.
41.3
• Reprehensible / Deplorable: Deserving condemnation.
• Typical / Characteristic: Usual or representative.
41.4
• Opposed / Challenged: To go against.
• Supported / Championed: To advocate for.
41.5
• Consequences / Outcomes: Results.
• Counterparts / Parallels: Corresponding items.
41.6
• Whimsicality / Capriciousness: Acting on impulse.
• Deliberation / Consideration: Careful thought.
41.7
• Cryptic / Elusive: Mysterious or hard to understand.
• Elegiac / Plaintive: Expressing sorrow.
41.8
• Inappropriate / Unacceptable: Not suitable.
• Imperceptible / Indiscernible: Not noticeable.
41.9
• Guarded about / Inhibited about: Reserved or restrained.
• Captivated by / Enamored of: Fascinated or in love with.
41.10
• Curt / Laconic: Using very few words.
• Verbose / Long-winded: Using too many words.
42.1
• Imperturbable / Unruffled: Calm and composed.
• Unprepossessing / Unremarkable: Not attractive or special.
42.2
• Ingratiating / Unctuous: Trying to win favor by flattery.
• Acerbic / Vitriolic: Harsh and bitter.
42.3
• Strong / Hardy: Robust and healthy.
• Average / Undistinguished: Ordinary.
42.4
• Tempered / Moderate: Balanced or restrained.
42.5
• Preserving / Safeguarding: Protecting from harm.
• Rehabilitating / Restoring: Bringing back to a good condition.
42.6
• Canned / Formulaic: Lacking originality.
• Convoluted / Tortuous: Complicated and twisted.
42.7
• Mitigate / Curtail: To reduce or lessen.
 • Disclose / Divulge: To reveal.
42.8
• Germane / Relevant: Pertinent to the matter.
• Outmoded / Obsolete: No longer in use.
42.9
• Extenuated / Mitigated: Lessened in severity.
• Exacerbated / Aggravated: Made worse.
42.10
• Improbable / Unlikely: Not likely to happen.
• Ongoing / Continuous: Continuing to happen.
43.1
• Oracular / Prophetic: Predicting the future.
• Inexplicable / Incomprehensible: Impossible to explain or understand.
43.2
• Guards / Protects: Keeps safe.
• Destroys / Annihilates: Completely ruins or eliminates.
43.3
• Well-known / Recognized: Famous or acknowledged.
• Experimental / Innovative: New and creative.
43.4
• Combined / Meld: Brought together.
• Undermine / Subvert: Weaken or overthrow.
43.5
• Reverence / Veneration: Deep respect.
43.6
• Obviates / Mitigates: Prevents or reduces severity.
• Engenders / Induces: Causes or brings about.
43.7
 • Jubilation over / Enthusiasm for: Great joy or excitement.
• Misgivings about / Trepidation over: Doubts or fears.
43.8
• Renaissance / Revival: Rebirth or renewed interest.
43.9
• Painstakingly / Meticulously: With great care.
• Impulsively / Hastily: Quickly and without thought.
43.10
• Arbitrary / Volatile: Unpredictable or random.
• Perceptive / Discerning: Showing keen insight.
44.1
• Entertaining / Engaging: Enjoyable and interesting.
• Comprehensive / Rigorous: Thorough and detailed.
• Objective / Impartial: Unbiased and fair.
44.2
• Inconstant / Unpredictable: Changeable.
• Undiminished / Unabated: Not lessened.
44.3
• Regular / abundant: Steady and uniform.
• Negligible / Insignificant: Not important.
44.4
• Scolding / Admonishment: Reprimand.
• Approbation / Commendation: Praise.
44.5
• Imitate / Emulate: To copy or follow.
• Inhibit / Constrain: To restrict or limit.
44.6
• Expediting / Facilitating: Speeding up.
 • Deterring / Constraining: Preventing or restricting.
44.7
• Indispensable / Imperative: Absolutely necessary.
• Deleterious / Counterproductive: Harmful or not helpful.
44.8
• Shrewd / Canny: Clever and astute.
• Dogmatic / Rigid: Inflexible and strict.
44.9
• Difficulties / Challenges: Hardships.
• Discrepancies / Incongruities: Differences or inconsistencies.
44.10
• A trivial / Insignificant: Of little importance.
• A fascinating / An intriguing: Very interesting.
45.1
• Skeptical / Equivocal: Doubtful or uncertain.
• Precise / Circumspect: Exact and careful.
• Credulous / Trusting: Willing to believe.
45.2
• Relevant to / Germane to: Pertinent.
• Ceded to / Left to: Given up or handed over.
45.3
• Bureaucracy / Protocol: Administrative procedures.
• Disinformation / Mendacity: False information.
45.4
• Superficial / Sketchy: Not thorough or detailed.
45.5
• Magnanimity / Benevolence: Kindness and generosity.
• Discernment / Perspicacity: Insight and understanding.
45.6
• Dissemblance / Duplicity: Deceitfulness.
• Probity / rectitude: Honesty and sincerity.
45.7
• Exiguous / Tenuous: Very weak or slight.
• Persistent / Unrelenting: Continuing firmly.
45.8
• Falsehoods / Duplicity: Lies or deceit.
• Simplicity / Intelligibility: Easy to understand.
45.9
• Assured / Settled: Confident and resolved.
45.10
• Vulnerable / Fragile: Easily harmed.
• Prevalent / Extensive: Widespread.
46.1
• Essential / Crucial: Absolutely necessary.
• Transitory / Temporary: Not lasting.
46.2
• Pedigree / Origin: Ancestry.
• Antecedents / Precursors: Things that came before.
46.3
• Hallowed / Respected: Revered.
• Effective / Beneficial: Producing a good effect.
46.4
• Gainsay / Contradict: To deny or oppose.
• Signify / Betoken: To indicate.
46.5
• Preternatural / Prodigious: Extraordinary.
 • Ungainly / Awkward: Clumsy.
46.6
• Inimical to / Deleterious to: Harmful.
• Redundant for / Superfluous for: Unnecessary.
46.7
• Scarce / Inadequate: Not enough.
• Tedious / Tiresome: Boring.
46.8
• Futile / Fruitless: Useless.
• Frustrating / Exasperating: Annoying.
46.9
• Excellent / Agreeable: Very good.
• Complicated / Difficult: Hard to understand.
46.10
• Comprehended / Fathomed: Understood.
• Underestimated / Misjudged: Judged incorrectly.
47.1
• Irony / Paradox: Contradictory situations.
• Delight / Joy: Great pleasure.
47.2
• Invigorating / Refreshing: Making one feel strong and healthy.
47.3
• Divested of / Stripped of: Taken away.
47.4
• Autonomy / Independence: Self-governance.
• Sympathy / Sensitivity: Compassion and understanding.
47.5
• Distinct / Idiosyncratic: Unique.
 • Acquired / Learned: Gained.
47.6
• Render / Reproduce: To create or present.
• Gut / Eviscerate: To remove the insides.
47.7
• Mediated by / Influenced by: Affected by.
47.8
• Acerbic / Harsh: Sharp and biting.
• Ingratiating / Obsequious: Trying to win favor.
47.9
• Disregarded/ Ignored: Avoided or neglected.
• Lambasted / Derided: Criticized harshly.
47.10
• Inertia / Stasis: Lack of movement.
• Symbiosis/cooperation: mutual benefit
48.1
• Catalyst for / Factor in: Something that triggers or influences an event.
• Measure of / Index of: An indicator or standard for evaluating something.
48.2
• Purveyors / Suppliers: Providers of goods or services.
• Disparagers / maligners: someone who actively criticize
48.3
• Immaterial / Irrelevant: Not important or applicable.
• Reduced / Diminished: Made smaller or less significant.
48.4
• Superlative / Praiseworthy: Of the highest quality; deserving praise.
48.5
• Diagnose / Ascertain: To identify or determine.
 • Allay / Palliate: To relieve or lessen.
48.6
• Adverse / Unfavorable: Harmful or negative.
• Restorative / Tonic: Healing or revitalizing.
48.7
• Insular / Parochial: Narrow-minded or limited in outlook.
• Misleading / Deceptive: Giving the wrong idea or impression.
48.8
• Equivocation / Ambivalence: Uncertainty or having mixed feelings.
• Opprobrium / Infamy: Public disgrace or shame.
48.9
• Inherent in / Intrinsic to: Naturally a part of.
• Influenced by / Affected by: Changed or impacted by.
48.10
• Trepidation / Apprehension: Fear or anxiety.
• Bitterness / Acrimony: Anger and resentment.