Top 10 Antonym Pairs Flashcards
Vindictive
People who are vengeful and unforgiving.
Magnanimous
People who are noble, tolerant, and generous in spirit.
Naïve
Person who is simple and guileless.
Savvy
Person who is perceptive and shrewd.
Placate
Actions intended to calm angry feelings often by making concessions.
Inflame
Actions that arouse passionate feelings.
Ruthless
Behavior that lacks mercy or pity.
Compassionate
Behavior that shows sympathy for another’s suffering.
Lampoon
Ridicule with satire.
Eulogize
Praise with eloquent words.
Brevity
Situations or forms of communication that are short or fleeting.
Prolonged
Situations or forms of communication that are stretched out and long.
Elitist
Beliefs stress giving privileges to a select group.
Egalitarian
Beliefs stress the political equality of all people.
Reverent
Behavior and attitudes characterized by great respect.