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Abominate

(verb) to have an intense dislike or hatred for. Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detestAntonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteemSlide2

Acculturation

(noun) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blendSynonym: adaptation Slide3

Adventitious

(adjective) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential (medicine) acquired, not congenitalSynonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitousAntonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenitalSlide4

Ascribe

(verb) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attributeSynonyms: impute, credit, attributeSlide5

Circuitous

(adjective) roundabout, not directSynonyms: indirect, meandering, windingAntonyms: straight, direct, as the crow fliesSlide6

Commiserate

(verb) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distressSynonyms: feel sorry for, empathizeAntonyms: feel no sympathy forSlide7

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verb) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibitSynonyms: bid, charge, command, adjureAntonyms: allow, permitEnjoinSlide8

Expedite

(verb) to make easy, cause to progress fasterSynonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed upAntonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstructSlide9

Expiate

(verb) to make amends, make up for; to avertSynonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation

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Ferment

(noun) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (verb) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical actionSynonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrestAntonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placiditySlide11

Inadvertent

(adjective) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidentalSynonyms: accidental, unconsideredAntonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditatedSlide12

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adjective) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriouslySynonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequentialAntonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessiveNominalSlide13

Noncommittal

(Adjective) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or noSynonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vestAntonyms: positive, definite, committedSlide14

Peculate

(verb) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own useSynonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriateSlide15

Proclivity

(noun) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensityAntonyms: inability or incapacitySlide16

Sangfroid

(noun) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstancesSynonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimityAntonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappabilitySlide17

Seditious

(adjective) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government. Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversiveAntonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiantSlide18

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adjective) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supportedSynonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazyAntonyms: strong, solid, substantial, validTenuousSlide19

vitriolic

(Adjective) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordantAntonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugarySlide20

Wheedle

(verb) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired endSynonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talkAntonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm