121-140 Flashcards
Synonyms: Strip, lay bare, expose, uncover
Antonyms: dress, clothe, cover, hide
Denude
Depravity
Base lack of morality; corruption
Noun
Synonyms: perversion, vileness, wickedness
Antonyms: morality
Depravity
Derogatory
Expressing disdain; disapproving
Adjective
Synonyms: belittling, contemptuous, negative, unflattering, offensive
Antonyms: laudatory, appreciative, flattering, complimentary
Derogatory
Despondency
Loss of heart; loss of hope
Noun
Synonyms: despair, gloom, discouragement, dejection, hopelessness
Antonyms: exhilaration, euphoria, happiness
Despondency
Despot
Dictator; person who is domineering
Noun
Synonyms: autocrat, oppressor, slave driver, tyrant, absolutist
Antonyms: democrat
Despot
Dictum
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
Noun
Synonyms: decree, edict, order, pronouncement, rule
Dictum
Dilettante
Someone who dabbles not seriously; amateur
Noun
Synonyms: nonprofessional, layperson, dabbler
Noun
Dilettante
Disdain
A feeling or show of contempt
Noun
Synonyms: antipathy, aversion, dislike, derision, superciliousness
Antonyms: admiration, esteem, favor, respect
Disdain
Disparity
Wide difference; inequality