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Stretch level: the first 12 of 40, A to Z.

cacophony
noun
a harsh, loud mixture of clashing sounds
Similar:
din
Opposite:
harmony
cajole
verb
to gently persuade someone using kind words or flattery
Similar:
coax
Opposite:
bully
callow
adj.
young and lacking experience of life
Similar:
inexperienced
Opposite:
developed
candidly
adv.
in an honest and open way, saying what you really think
Similar:
frankly
Opposite:
deceitfully
cantankerous
adj.
grumpy, argumentative and difficult to please
Similar:
grumpy
Opposite:
cheerful
capricious
adj.
changing mood or mind suddenly and for no clear reason
Similar:
fickle
Opposite:
consistent
cavorting
adj.
jumping and dancing about in a lively, playful way
Similar:
romping
Opposite:
calming
certitude
noun
a feeling of being completely sure about something
Similar:
certainty
Opposite:
ambiguity
charlatan
noun
a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they lack
Similar:
fake
Opposite:
expert
chicanery
noun
clever but dishonest tricks used to get what you want
Similar:
trickery
Opposite:
frankness
clemency
noun
kindness shown by not punishing someone harshly
Similar:
mercy
Opposite:
cruelty
clement
adj.
gentle and merciful; also mild when describing weather
Similar:
merciful
Opposite:
cruel

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