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Somnambulate

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Somnambulate
Verb 
To walk during sleep
Synonym: sleep walk
Antonym: sound sleep
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Corpulent

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Corpulent
Adjective
Large or bulky of body
Synonym: fat
Antonym: thin
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Reproach

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Reproach
Verb
To find fault with a person, blame
Synonym: abuse, condemn
Antonym: praise, honor
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Fractious

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Fractious
Adjective
Usually with children, readily angered and quarrelsome
Synonym: grumpy
Antonym: contented
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Levity

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Levity
Noun
Being humorous during a serious matter
Synonym: high spirits 
Antonym: seriousness
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Dilatory

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Dilatory
Adjective
To act slow or be slow to act
Synonym: slow, tardy
Antonym: fast, prompt
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Vinous

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Vinous
Adjective 
Of, relating to, or made with wine
Synonym: alcoholic, wine-like
Antonym: non-alcoholic
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Pasquinade

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Pasquinade
Noun
Satire that is posted in public
Synonym: satire
Antonym: admire
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Sardonic

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Sardonic
Adjective
Characterized by bitter mockery
Synonym: mockery
Antonym: praising
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Florid

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Florid
Adjective
Very rosy complexion, (rosy cheeks)
Synonym: rosy
Antonym: pale
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Impetuous

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Impetuous
Adjective
Of, relating to or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc. 
synonym: impulsive
Antonym: planned
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Punctilious

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Punctilious
Adjective
Very careful about behaving properly
Synonym: formal, correct
Antonym: informal, casual
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Infinitesimal

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Infinitesimal
Adjective
Immeasurably small
Synonym: very tiny
Antonym: massive
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Provincial

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Provincial
Adjective 
Lacking concern for society
Synonym: uncivilized
Antonym: well-mannered
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Tumult

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Tumult
Noun
A state of noisy confusion
Synonym: uproar
Antonym: quiet
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Futile

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Futile
Adjective
Incapable of making any result, ineffective
Synonym: unimportant
Antonym: successful
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Extemporize

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Extemporize 
Verb
To do something using improvisation
Synonym: improvise
Antonym: prepare
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Meretricious

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Meretricious
Adjective
Apparently attractive attractive, but having no real value
Synonym: insincere 
Antonym: genuine
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Vicarious

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Vicarious
Adjective
Taking the place of another person or thing
Synonym: delegated
Antonym: stolen
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Decadent

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Decadent
Adjective
luxuriously self indulgent 
Synonym: self indulgent
Antonym: humble
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Elocution

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Elocution
Noun
The skill of clear and expressive speech
Synonym: pronunciation
Antonym: inarticulation
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Prodigality

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Prodigality
Noun
Wasteful extravagance in spending
Synonym: extravagant, spendy
Antonym: economical
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Conciliatory

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Conciliatory
Adjective
Tending to forgive or reconcile
Synonym: peacemaking
Antonym: refusing, fighting
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Ether

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Ether 
Noun
A pleasant smelling, colorless, flammable liquid or anesthetic in industrial processes, or region of air beyond clouds
Synonym: anesthetic, heavens
Antonym: ground
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Laudable

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Laudable
Adjective
An action that deserves praise
Synonym: praiseworthy
Antonym: shameful
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Benediction

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Benediction 
Noun
A prayer asking for gods blessing
Synonym: blessing, prayer
Antonym: curse
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Arresting

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Arresting
Adjective
Striking, engaging, eye catching 
Synonym: striking
Antonym: unappealing or plain
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Supercilious

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Supercilious
Adjective
Acting better than others
Synonym: arrogant,snobby
Antonym: humble, respectful
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Feign

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Feign
Verb
To fake a feeling or emotion
Synonym: act, fake
Antonym: be real, be honest
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Garrulous

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Garrulous
Adjective
Excessively talkative in a rambling way
Synonym: talkative
Antonym: quiet
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Vacuous

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Vacuous
Adjective
Having or showing little thought or intelligence
Synonym: dumb
Antonym: intelligent
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Jaunty

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Jaunty 
Adjective 
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful manner
Synonym: jolly
Antonym: gloomy, sad
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Rend

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Rend
Verb 
To separate into parts with force or violence
Synonym: chop, rupture
Antonym: join, mend
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Interpose

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Interpose
Verb
Place or insert between two things
Synonym: insert
Antonym: remove
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Reticent

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Reticent
Adjective 
Disposed to be silent of not speak freely, reserved
Synonym: restrained, shy
Antonym: outgoing, unreserved

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