Synonyms
Profound
Wise, Clever, Intelligent, etc.
Abate
Increase, Heighten, Raise, etc.
Zealot
Noun
Lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm and determination
They described the outbreak of the illness as an aberration in the normally sanitary town.
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected (mostly unwelcome)
Egregious
Shocking, Appalling, Horrific, etc.
Diminutive
Gargantuan, Massive, Enormous, etc.
Reprimand
Verb
Spartan
Showing indifference to comfort or luxury (traditionally associated with ancient Sparta)
When she saw that the public parks were in disrepair, the mayor decided to allocate resources towards improving them.
Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
Accost
Halt, Approach, Waylay, etc.
Malleable
Rigid, Unchanging, Stiff, etc.
Polemical
Adjective
Divulge
Make known (sensitive information)
After the woman watched the comedian mock the outspoken audience member, she thought: "Wow! This guy has a wry sense of humor."
Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
Abstruse
Obscure, Arcane, Esoteric, etc.
Atrophy
Strengthen, Flourish, Improve, etc.
Viscous
Adjective
Clandestine
Kept secret or done secretly
The histrionic temper tantrum from the toddler did nothing but attract attention to the fact that his parents justly said he did not deserve a toy.
Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style
Lament
Wail, Weeping, Moaning, etc.
Chagrin
Delight, Pleasant, Happiness, etc.
Acrimony
Noun
Punctilious
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
The competitive video game player adroitly disposed of his opponents in an impressive fashion.
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind