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Stretch level: the first 12 of 496, A to Z.

aberrant
adj.
different from what is normal or expected
Similar:
abnormal
Opposite:
normal
aberration
noun
something that is different from what is normal or expected
Similar:
oddity
Opposite:
norm
abomination
noun
something that is hated because it is truly horrible or wicked
Similar:
horrible thing
Opposite:
admiration
absolution
noun
a pardon that clears someone of blame or guilt
Similar:
forgiveness
Opposite:
accusation
abstruse
adj.
difficult to understand because it is deep or complicated
Similar:
complex
Opposite:
clear
acerbic
adj.
sharp and bitter in the way someone speaks
Similar:
bitter
Opposite:
gentle
acquiescence
noun
quiet agreement without arguing or protest
Similar:
agreement
Opposite:
defiance
acrimonious
adj.
full of bitter anger and ill feeling
Similar:
bitter
Opposite:
amicable
adherent
noun
a person who strongly supports a leader or idea
Similar:
supporter
Opposite:
critic
adjourn
verb
to stop a meeting for a while or end it
Similar:
postpone
Opposite:
continue
adulation
noun
extreme praise or admiration, often more than is deserved
Similar:
flattery
Opposite:
condemnation
aerodynamic
adj.
shaped so that it moves through the air smoothly and quickly
Similar:
sleek

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