Antonyms

Angela T. (United States of America)
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  1. alien
    from another place or part of the world
  2. literal
    limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
  3. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  4. mute
    expressed without speech
  5. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  6. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  7. introspective
    given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
  8. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  9. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  10. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  11. chaste
    abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
  12. neglected
    lacking a caretaker
  13. commence
    set in motion, cause to start
  14. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  15. crass
    so unrefined as to be offensive or insensitive
  16. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  17. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  18. spurn
    reject with contempt
  19. dishearten
    take away the enthusiasm of
  20. verbose
    using or containing too many words
Created on Sun Aug 15 22:58:29 EDT 2010

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