Candid:
Honest; frank
I was candid when my friend asked for my opinion.
Antonym: Uncandid
When you pose for a picture, you are being uncandid.
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Discernment:
Insight; ability to see things clearly
You have an uncanny discernment on world issues.
Antonym: Simplemindedness
Some people have a simplemindedness about them.
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Disdain:
arrogant scorn; contempt
The master held the servant in disdain because he missed a spot while polishing the silver and embarrassed him in front of his guests.
Antonyms: Admiration
The peasants had much admiration for their king.
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Abstract:
theoretical; lacking substance
Abstract art is an area of art that has no real obvious purpose.
Antonym: Concrete
Concrete nouns are things you can touch.
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Temperate:
moderate; restrained
The temperate biome is widespread in the world.
Antonym: Self-indulgent
Many would consider it self-indulgent if you buy a sports car.
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Enigma:
mystery
The identity of the thief was an enigma.
Antonym: Understand
The children explained how the window was broken, so their mother would understand it was it was an accident.
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Inevitable:
unavoidable; bound to happen
Death is inevitable.
Antonym: avoidable
The party was avoidable, because she had other plans.
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Eccentric:
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
Captain Jack Sparrow's ways of life are rather eccentric.
Antonym: Average
People go to the grocery store once to twice a week.
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Provincial:
limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
In the middle ages, village life was provincial, people rarely venturing more than 5 miles from their home during their life.
Antonym: Liberal
With a liberal arts degree, you have a basic knowledge of most things.
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Futile:
hopeless; without effect
Realizing her struggles were futile; the girl went limp against her restrains.
Antoynm: effective
One person speaking out, can be extremely effective.
Antonym: avoidable
The party was avoidable, because she had other plans.
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Eccentric:
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
Captain Jack Sparrow's ways of life are rather eccentric.
Antonym: Average
People go to the grocery store once to twice a week.
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Provincial:
limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
In the middle ages, village life was provincial, people rarely venturing more than 5 miles from their home during their life.
Antonym: Liberal
With a liberal arts degree, you have a basic knowledge of most things.
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Futile:
hopeless; without effect
Realizing her struggles were futile; the girl went limp against her restrains.
Antoynm: effective
One person speaking out, can be extremely effective.
