(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
deploy
Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle
fortitude
Antonyms: conclusive, confirmed
tentative
Fresh footprints in the mud gave a(n) __________________ that the suspect was close.
intimation
(noun) an external appearance, cover, mask
guise
Synonyms: restate, recapitulate
reiterate
Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs
ambidextrous
The comedian told a series of terrible jokes, and the audience began to __________________ them with jeers.
gibe
(adjective) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
pliable
Synonyms: supplement, amplify
augment
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
warily
Visitors to the Grand Canyon __________________ when they see the spectacular nature features of the remarkable landscape.
gape
opulent
Synonyms: sloppy, disordered, rough
unkempt
Antonym: paraphrased
verbatim
Following 10 straight losses, the team was __________________ of hope.
bereft
(adjective) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
insidious
Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine
dour
Antonyms: emotional, oversensative
stolid
Scammers often __________________ the designer goods market with cheap knock-off products.
adulterate