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Words that mean the opposite of how they sound

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peruse
to read through with thoroughness or care.
bemused
a
bewildered or confused.
noisome
a
offensive or disgusting, as an odor.
enormity
outrageous or heinous character; atrociousness.
fungible
freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like nature or kind.
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apogee
n
the highest or most distant point; climax.
fecund
producing or capable of producing offspring, fruit, vegetation, etc., in abundance; prolific; fruitful.
raze
to tear down; demolish; level to the ground.
enervated
vo
to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.
presently
in a little while; soon.
restive
a
impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy.
spendthrift
n
a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; prodigal.
inflammable
a
capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable.
pithy
brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible.
auspicious
promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable.

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SAT English: Adjectives to charm your instructor
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