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Punctilious

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"Punctilious" refers to being very careful about correct behavior or attention to detail. The opposite would be "careless," meaning not paying attention to detail or behaving in a lax or negligent manner.

Opposite words: Indecorous, Rude, Careless, Casual, Discourteous.

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Consonant

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"Consonant" refers to things that are in agreement or harmony with each other. The opposite would be "discordant," meaning out of harmony or not in agreement.

Opposite words: Asymmetrical, Incongruous, Irregular, Inharmonic, Discordant.

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Blatant

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"Blatant" means done openly and without shame, often in a way that is obvious or offensive. The opposite would be "surreptitious," meaning done secretly or stealthily, without being noticed.

Opposite words: Silent, Quiet, Surreptitious.

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Efficacy

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"Efficacy" refers to the ability to produce the desired effect or result. The opposite would be "inefficiency," meaning a lack of ability to achieve the intended result.


Opposite words: Incompetence, Inability, Inefficiency.

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Coherent
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"Coherent" means logical and consistent, well-organized. The opposite would be "illogical," meaning not making sense, or lacking reason or clear structure.

Opposite words: Illegitimate, Weak, Absurd, Fatuous.

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Adulteration
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"Adulteration" refers to the act of adding impurities or inferior substances, usually to food or drink. The opposite would be "purification," meaning the process of removing impurities or making something pure.

Opposite words: Purify, Distill, Purge, Sanitize, Sterilize.

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Impromptu
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"Impromptu" refers to something done without preparation or rehearsal. The opposite would be "rehearsed," meaning something that has been prepared or practiced beforehand.

Opposite words: Prepared, Planned, Premeditated, Rehearsed.

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Divulge
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"Divulge" means to reveal or make something known, especially information that was meant to be kept secret. The opposite would be "keep secret," which means to conceal or withhold information.

Opposite words: Befog, Camouflage, Conceal, Disguise, Eclipse.

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Indigenous
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"Indigenous" refers to something originating naturally in a particular place. The opposite would be "acquired," meaning something gained or obtained from an external source, not native or local.

Opposite words: Acquired, Imported, Exotic, Foreign, Alien, External, Overseas, Remote.

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Amalgamate
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"Amalgamate" means to combine or merge things into one. The opposite of this would be "separate," which means to divide or keep things apart.

Opposite words: Cleave, Detach, Dissolve, Disperse, Scatter, Separate.