nouns
Bitterness or harshness of speech, manner, or temper.
Syn: hostility Ant: harmony
Acrimony
To wave or shake in a threatening way.
Negative connotation
Brandish
Deserted or abandoned.
Negative connotation
Forlorn
Placed side by side or close together.
Neutral connotation
Juxtaposition
Impressive or magnificent.
Grandiose
A false or distorted representation of something.
Negative connotation
Travesty
To bring together.
Syn: fuse
Conflate
Lacking life experiences.
Syn: immature Ant: mature
Callow
To misunderstand the meaning of something.
Negative connotation
Misconstrue
Having great respect.
Positive connotation
Reverence
The state of being very poor.
Negative connotation
Destitution
To criticize publicly.
Negative connotation
Denounce
Ranking above all others.
Syn: superior Ant: inferior
Paramount
Being aware or having knowledge.
Neutral connotation
Cognizant
To snub or reject.
Negative connotation
Rebuff
The act of lying under oath.
Negative connotation
Perjury
To try to equal or surpass, often by copying
Syn: imitate Ant: neglect
Emulate
Unavoidable.
Syn: certain Ant: uncertain
Inevitable
Close examination or inspection.
Neutral connotation
Scrutiny
Pleased or satisfied with oneself.
Syn: content Ant: discontent
Complacent
The appearance of a person or animal.
Neutral connotation
Visage
To give as a gift (quality or ability).
Syn: award
Endow
Barely noticeable.
Syn: faint Ant: obvious
Imperceptible
To completely understand.
Positive connotation
Fathom
Friendly feelings of loyalty among individuals.
Positive connotation
Camaraderie