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inthrall
Verb
capture the fascinated attention of
Synonyms: fascinate, intrigue
Antonyms:bore, disgust, disenchant
she had been so inthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold.
dextrous
adjective
showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Synonyms: skilful, effortless, artful
Antonyms: awkward, inept, inexpert, unskilled
a dextrous keyboard player.
antagonise
Verb
to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of
Synonyms: anger, offend, annoy, irritate
Antonyms:aid, calm, please, agree
His speech antagonised many voters.
elevate
Verb /ˈɛlɪveɪt/
raise or lift (something) to a higher position
Synonyms: raise, lift, lift up, raise aloft, raise up, buoy up
Antonyms: lower, demote
the exercise will naturally elevate your chest and head
contradict
Verb /kɒntrəˈdɪkt/
deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite
Synonyms: deny, refute, rebut, dispute, counter, challenge
Antonyms: confirm, verify, agree with, corroborate, support
the survey appears to contradict the industry's claims
malady
Noun /ˈmalədi/
a disease or ailment
Synonyms: illness, sickness, ailment, disorder, complaint, disease
an incurable malady
cease
Verb /siːs/
come or bring to an end
Synonyms: come to an end, come to a halt, come to a stop, end, halt, stop
Antonyms: start, continue
the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed
crave
Verb /kreɪv/
feel a powerful desire for (something)
Synonyms: long for, yearn for, hunger for, thirst for, dream of, aspire to
if only she had shown her daughter the love she craved
static
Adjective /ˈstatɪk/
lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in an undesirable or uninteresting way
Synonyms: unchanged, fixed, stable, steady, unchanging, changeless
Antonyms: variable, mobile, active, dynamic
demand has grown in what was a fairly static market
dynamic
Adjective /dʌɪˈnamɪk/
(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Synonyms: energetic, spirited, active, lively, zestful, vital
Antonyms: half-hearted, lethargic
a dynamic economy
deed
Noun /diːd/
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
Synonyms: act, action, activity, fact, reality, truth
doing good deeds
inept
Adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/
having or showing no skill; clumsy
Synonyms: incompetent, unskilful, unskilled, inexpert, amateurish, crude
Antonyms: competent
the referee's inept handling of the match
intrigue
Verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
Synonyms: interest, be of interest to, fascinate, be a source of fascination to, arouse someone's curiosity, engage someone's attention
Antonyms: bore
I was intrigued by your question
insulate
Verb /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Synonyms: wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe
insulate and draught-proof your home
mediocre
Adjective /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/
of only average quality; not very good
Synonyms: ordinary, common, commonplace, indifferent, average, middle-of-the-road
Antonyms: exceptional, excellent
he is an enthusiastic if mediocre painter
sanction
Noun /ˈsaŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/
a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
Synonyms: penalty, punishment, deterrent, authorization, consent, leave
Antonyms: reward, prohibition, ban
a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse
coherent
Adjective /kə(ʊ)ˈhɪər(ə)nt/
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent
Synonyms: logical, reasoned, reasonable, well reasoned, rational, sound
Antonyms: incoherent, muddled
they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy
rational
Adjective /ˈraʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
based on or in accordance with reason or logic
Synonyms: logical, reasoned, well reasoned, sensible, reasonable, cogent
Antonyms: irrational, illogical, insane
I'm sure there's a perfectly rational explanation
logical
Adjective /ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument
Synonyms: reasoned, well reasoned, rational, sound, cogent, well thought out
Antonyms: irrational, illogical, unlikely, surprising
a logical impossibility
jeer
Verb /dʒɪə/
make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Synonyms: taunt, mock, scoff at, ridicule, laugh at, sneer at
Antonyms: cheer, applaud
some of the younger men jeered at him
instigate
Verb /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/
bring about or initiate (an action or event)
Synonyms: set in motion, put in motion, get under way, get going, get off the ground, get in operation
Antonyms: halt, dissuade
they instigated a reign of terror
compulsory
Adjective /kəmˈpʌls(ə)ri/
required by law or a rule; obligatory
Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory, required, requisite, necessary, essential
Antonyms: optional, voluntary
compulsory military service
inspiring
Adjective /ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ/
having the effect of inspiring someone
Synonyms: inspirational, encouraging, heartening, uplifting, stirring, rousing
Antonyms: uninspiring, dull
he was an inspiring teacher
ungainly
Adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy
Synonyms: awkward, clumsy, ungraceful, graceless, inelegant, gawky
Antonyms: graceful, elegant
an ungainly walk
lenient
Adjective /ˈliːnɪənt/
(of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected
Synonyms: merciful, clement, sparing, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant
Antonyms: merciless, severe, strict