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List 6. Admonish. verb (used  with object) to caution, advise, or counsel against something. Synonyms: advise, berate Antonym: allow. Bias. noun an oblique or diagonal line of direction, especially across a woven fabric. Synonyms: favoritism, bigotry Antonym: fairness. Candor. noun

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  1. List 6

  2. Admonish • verb(used with object)tocaution,advise,orcounselagainstsomething. • Synonyms: advise, berate • Antonym: allow

  3. Bias • noun • an oblique or diagonal line of direction, especially across a woven fabric. • Synonyms: favoritism, bigotry • Antonym: fairness

  4. Candor • noun • the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness: The candor of the speech impressed the audience. • Synonyms: directness, frankness • Antonym:

  5. Dissipate • verb (used with object) • to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel. • Synonyms: deplete, use up • Antonym: build

  6. Egregious • adjective • extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant: an egregious mistake; an egregious liar. • Synonyms: gross, outrageous • Antonym: unnoticeable

  7. Frivolous • adjective • characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct. • Synonyms: foolish, idiotic • Antonym: sensible

  8. Grandiose • adjective • affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. • Synonyms: ambitious, bombastic • Antonym: humble

  9. Harangue • noun • a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe. • Synonyms: discourse, tirade • Antonym: minute

  10. Idiosyncrasy • noun, plural id·i·o·syn·cra·sies. • a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual. • Synonyms: mannerism, peculiarity • Antonym: normality

  11. Judicious • adjective • using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money. • Synonyms: astute, careful • Antonym: ignorant

  12. Kudos • noun ( used with a singular verb ) • honor; glory; acclaim: He received kudos from everyone on his performance. • Synonyms: applause, glory • Antonym: disrespect

  13. Lethargic • adjective • of, pertaining to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish. • Synonyms: apathetic, dull • Antonym: active

  14. Kudos • Why might a marketing team name a candy bar “Kudos?”

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