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scant
Adjective /skant/
barely sufficient or adequate
Synonyms: little, little or no, minimal, hardly any, limited, negligible
Antonyms: abundant, ample, sufficient
companies with scant regard for the safety of future generations
copious
Adjective /ˈkəʊpɪəs/
abundant in supply or quantity
Synonyms: abundant, superabundant, plentiful, ample, profuse, full
Antonyms: sparse
she took copious notes
miser
Noun /ˈmʌɪzə/
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
Synonyms: penny-pincher, pinchpenny, niggard, cheese-parer, Scrooge
Antonyms: spendthrift, philanthropist
a typical miser, he hid his money in the house in various places
obscure
Adjective /əbˈskjʊə/
not discovered or known about; uncertain
Synonyms: unclear, uncertain, unknown, in doubt, doubtful, dubious
Antonyms: clear, plain, famous, renowned, distinct
his origins and parentage are obscure
spurn
Verb /spəːn/
reject with disdain or contempt
Synonyms: refuse, decline, say no to, reject, rebuff, scorn
he spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned
defeat
Verb /dɪˈfiːt/
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat
Synonyms: beat, conquer, win against, win a victory over, triumph over, prevail over
Antonyms: lose to, advance, assist, pass
Garibaldi defeated the Neapolitan army
granted
Adverb /ˈɡrɑːntɪd/
admittedly; it is true (used to introduce a factor which is opposed to the main line of argument but is not regarded as so strong as to invalidate it)
granted, Marie was two years older than her, but it wasn't a question of age
repute
Noun /rɪˈpjuːt/
the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way
Synonyms: reputation, name, character, fame, renown, celebrity
Antonyms: obscurity, infamy
pollution could bring the authority's name into bad repute
disdain
Noun /dɪsˈdeɪn/
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect
Synonyms: contempt, scorn, scornfulness, contemptuousness, derision, disrespect
Antonyms: admiration, respect
her upper lip curled in disdain
prohibit
Verb /prə(ʊ)ˈhɪbɪt/
formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority
Synonyms: forbid, ban, bar, interdict, veto, proscribe
Antonyms: permit, authorize, allow, facilitate
all ivory trafficking between nations is prohibited
probate
Noun /ˈprəʊbeɪt/
the official proving of a will
the house has been valued for probate
robust
Adjective /rə(ʊ)ˈbʌst/
strong and healthy; vigorous
Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful, powerfully built
Antonyms: weak, frail, fragile, impractical, romantic, insipid
the Caplan family are a robust lot
flimsy
Adjective /ˈflɪmzi/
insubstantial and easily damaged
Synonyms: insubstantial, slight, light, fragile, breakable, frail
Antonyms: sturdy, thick, sound
a flimsy barrier
dawdle
Verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/
waste time; be slow
Synonyms: linger, dally, take one's time, drag one's feet, be slow, waste time
Antonyms: hurry, speed
she mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now
paltry
Adjective /ˈpɔːltri/
(of an amount) very small or meagre
Synonyms: small, meagre, trifling, insignificant, negligible, inadequate
Antonyms: considerable, substantial, important, significant, valuable
she would earn a paltry £33 more a month
verify
Verb /ˈvɛrɪfʌɪ/
make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified
Synonyms: substantiate, confirm, prove, show to be true, corroborate, back up
Antonyms: refute
his conclusions have been verified by later experiments
scoff
Verb /skɒf/
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
Synonyms: mock, deride, ridicule, sneer at, be scornful about, treat contemptuously
Patrick professed to scoff at soppy love scenes in films
flout
Verb /flaʊt/
openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)
Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against, rebel against, scorn, disdain
Antonyms: observe
the advertising code is being flouted
approve
Verb /əˈpruːv/
officially agree to or accept as satisfactory
Synonyms: agree with, hold with, endorse, support, back, uphold
Antonyms: condemn, disapprove, refuse
the budget was approved by parliament
victory
Noun /ˈvɪkt(ə)ri/
an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition
Synonyms: success, triumph, conquest, win, successful outcome, positive result
Antonyms: defeat
an election victory