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Stretch level: the first 12 of 35, A to Z.

sagacious
adj.
wise and having sharp, good judgement
Similar:
wise
Opposite:
foolish
sanctimonious
adj.
acting as if you are morally better than other people
Similar:
preachy
Opposite:
authentic
sanctity
noun
the quality of being holy or deserving great respect
Similar:
holiness
Opposite:
corruption
scholastic
adj.
to do with schools, teaching and learning
Similar:
academic
secular
adj.
having nothing to do with religion
Similar:
non-religious
Opposite:
religious
self-deprecating
adj.
modest and joking about your own faults or abilities
Similar:
modest
Opposite:
arrogant
self-effacing
adj.
Not wanting to attract attention to oneself; modest.
Similar:
humble
Opposite:
arrogant
serendipity
noun
a lucky discovery made by chance
Similar:
luck
Opposite:
bad luck
servile
adj.
too eager to obey or please others
Similar:
submissive
Opposite:
assertive
silhouette
noun
the dark shape or outline of someone or something seen against a light background
Similar:
outline
solemnity
noun
a serious, dignified and formal manner or mood
Similar:
seriousness
Opposite:
frivolity
solicit
verb
to ask for something such as help, money or opinions
Similar:
request
Opposite:
give

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