Virulent
Extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
The country seemed to be returning to the virulent nationalism of its past.
Loving
The old house has undergone a loving restoration.
Scrutinize
To examine closely
I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.
Glance
I glanced at my watch.
Discord
Disagreement
The city has long been known as a scene of racial intolerance and discord.
Peace
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
Repudiate
To reject; to deny
He has publicly repudiated the government's policies.
Own
I own these books in my hand.
Diligent
Hardworking
A student who has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in mathematics.
Idle
There has been a lot of idle speculation about what might happen, but no one really knows.
Superficial
On the surface only; shallow; not thorough
They had a superficial knowledge of the topic.
Deep
She has a small but deep wound on her arm.
Contempt
Reproachful disdain
He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.
Respect
He has earned their respect.
Lucid
Clear; easy to understand
He is able to recognize his wife in his lucid moments.
Dull
The dull knife just bounced off the skin of the tomato without cutting it.
Aesthetic
Having to do with artistic beauty; artistic
There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.
Ugly
He has an ugly disposition.
Prodigal
Extravagant; wasteful
The prodigal child always spent her allowance the minute she got it.
Thrifty
If you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively.
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