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kindle
Verb /ˈkɪnd(ə)l/
set (something) on fire.
Synonyms: light, ignite, set alight, set light to, set on fire, set fire to
Antonyms: douse, extinguish, put out
a day or two before she kindles, the mother will pull out some of her fur to make a soft lining
illogical
Adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning
Synonyms: irrational, unreasonable, unsound, unreasoned, unfounded, groundless
Antonyms: logical
an illogical fear of the supernatural
reckless
Adjective /ˈrɛkləs/
heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous
Synonyms: rash, careless, thoughtless, incautious, heedless, unheeding
Antonyms: careful, cautious, prudent
you mustn't be so reckless
enrage
Verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/
make (someone) very angry
Synonyms: anger, incense, infuriate, madden, inflame, incite
Antonyms: placate, please
the students were enraged at these new rules
perilous
Adjective /ˈpɛrɪləs/
full of danger or risk
Synonyms: dangerous, fraught with danger, hazardous, risky, unsafe, treacherous
Antonyms: safe, secure
a perilous journey south
decay
Verb /dɪˈkeɪ/
(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi
Synonyms: decompose, rot, putrefy, go bad, go off, spoil
Antonyms: improve
the body had begun to decay
overt
Adjective /əʊˈvəːt/
done or shown openly; plainly apparent
Synonyms: undisguised, unconcealed, plain to see, plainly seen, plain, clear
Antonyms: covert, hidden
an overt act of aggression
candid
Adjective /ˈkandɪd/
truthful and straightforward; frank
Synonyms: frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest
Antonyms: secretive, guarded, insincere
his responses were remarkably candid
blunt
Adjective /blʌnt/
(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point
Synonyms: not sharp, unsharpened, dull, dulled, worn, worn down
Antonyms: sharp, pointed, subtle, tactful
a blunt knife
liberal
Adjective /ˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)l/
generous; given in large amounts
Synonyms: lavish
She is very liberal with her money.
omit
Verb /ə(ʊ)ˈmɪt/
leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully
Synonyms: leave out, exclude, fail to include, except, shut out, leave off
Antonyms: add, include, remember
he was omitted from the second Test
decoy
verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/
lure or entice (a person or animal) away from their intended course, typically into a trap
Synonyms: lure, trap, tempt
They would try to decoy the enemy towards the hidden group.
futile
Adjective /ˈfjuːtʌɪl/
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Synonyms: fruitless, vain, pointless
Antonyms: useful, fruitful
a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage
thwart
Verb /θwɔːt/
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
Synonyms: foil, frustrate, balk, stand in the way of, forestall
Antonyms: assist, facilitate
he never did anything to thwart his father
impede
Verb /ɪmˈpiːd/
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, hamper, handicap, hold back, hold up
Antonyms: facilitate
the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing
contempt
Noun /kənˈtɛm(p)t/
the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
Synonyms: scorn, disdain, disrespect, deprecation, disparagement, denigration
Antonyms: respect
Pam stared at the girl with total contempt
awe
Noun /ɔː/
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
Synonyms: wonder, wonderment, amazement, astonishment
Antonyms: contempt, indifference
they gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds
pique
Noun /piːk/
a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride
Synonyms: irritation, annoyance, resentment, anger, displeasure, indignation
he left in a fit of pique
luminous
Adjective /ˈluːmɪnəs/
giving off light; bright or shining
Synonyms: shining, bright, brilliant, radiant, dazzling, glowing
Antonyms: dark
the luminous dial on his watch
placid
Adjective /ˈplasɪd/
not easily upset or excited
Synonyms: even-tempered, calm, equable, tranquil, imperturbable, unexcitable
Antonyms: excitable, temperamental, stormy, rough