Virulent - extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
A virulent response is sure to turn others away.
Antonym: benevolent
She was not threatening or violent, but benevolent.
Scrutinize - to examine closely
There is no time to scrutinize.
Antonym: dismiss
Please dismiss this minor detail.
Discord - disagreement
The plan did not work because everyone was in discord.
Antonym: agreement
The team was in agreement that they would practice every day.
Repudiate - to reject; to deny
Her proposal was immediately repudiated.
Antonym: allow
Will you allow us to finish our meeting, first?
Diligent - hardworking
The boss appreciates his diligent workers.
Antonym: idle
An idle day is a wasted day.
Superficial - on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
His ideas were superficial and unacceptable.
Antonym: deep
His letter was deep and meaningful.
Contempt - reproachful disdain
The look of contempt was clear on her face.
Antonym: admiration
She listened to the speaker with great admiration.
Lucid - clear; easy to understand
The essay was both powerful and lucid.
Antonym: dim
The house had a dim and haunting appearance.
Aesthetic - having to do with artistic beauty; artistic
This room has a practical and aesthetic design.
Antonym: homely
She was a modest and homely girl.
Prodigal - extravagant; wasteful
Remember the story of the Prodigal Son.
Antonym: frugal
Our father was always a frugal person.
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