Under – at a lower level
Over – above, on top of, higher than
Sink – capsize, decline, descend, dig
Behind – posterior, rump
Beneath – underneath

Servile – having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Arrogant – disdainful, haughty, insolent, lordly
Sheepish – humbly, meekly
Bickering – quarrelling, arguing
Cunning – adroitly, ably

Compelled – bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure
Demur – modest
Obscured – hide, cover
Confessed – acknowledge, admit, avow
Induced – inauguration, introduction, consecration

Adage – a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
Misconstruction – misinterpretation
Rebuke – admonish, chide, reprimand, reproach
Dare – accept a challenge
Addiction – craving, habit

Callous – showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Rationalistic – dialectical, analytic, argumentative
Unsympathetic – affectionate, caring
Sympathetic – commiserate, comprehend
Non-diplomatic – acting in a way that might cause people to be upset, hurt, or annoyed

Optimistic – hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular
Stay – hold, over, adjourn, defer
Incident – circumstance, episode, event
Positive – certain, cocksure
Gloomy – bleak, cloudy

Curtail – reduce in extent or quantity, impose a restriction on
Indent – move to the right, move further from the margin
Innate – inbred, inherent, natural, native
Increase – expand, extend, prolong
Insinuate – hint, imply, intimate, and suggest

Spurious – apparently but not actually valid
Fake – false
Stolen – robbed, pilfered
Splendid – glorious, gorgeous, resplendent, sublime
Authentic – real

Staunch – very loyal and committed in attitude
Resolute – adamant, bold
Careless – casual, hasty
Confused – puzzle
Unsteady – unstable, rocky

Wicked – evil or morally wrong
Virtuous – ethical, moral, noble
Savage – barbaric, crude, fierce, turbulent, barbarian
Fierce – untamed, cruel, fell, brutal; barbarous, bloodthirsty, murderous
Vile – despicable, slimy, ugly, unworthy

Derision – contempt, disdain, laughter, mockery, ridicule
Disintegration – come apart, crumble
Termination – cessation, halt
Admiration – appreciation, regard
Estimation – appraisal, assessment, evaluation, reckoning

Gullible – dupe, easy mark, greenhorn, gull, innocent
Credulous – gullible, trusting, unsuspecting
Pliant – adaptable, ductile, malleable, plastic
Cynical – sarcastic, pessimistic
Simple – commonly, directly, easily, honestly

Redeem – to get or win back
Forsake – deserted, desolate, disowned, ignored
Deplore – bemoan, bewail
Forfeit – relinquish, abandon, surrender, renounce
Embezzle – misappropriate, rob

Indolent – wanting to avoid activity or exertion
Lazy – idle, slothful
Unskilled – incompetent, inexperienced, uneducated, unqualified
Active – energetic, lively
Sluggish – heavy, inactive

Patriot – having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country
Nationalist – patriotic, jingoistic
Dutiful – respectful, deferential, obedient, submissive, duteous
Traitor – conspirator, deserter, hypocrite, impostor, informer
Loyal – allegiance, commitment

Lucid – expressed clearly, easy to understand.
Orderly – businesslike, formal, neat, precise, regulated
Ambiguous – cryptic, dubious, enigmatic, equivocal, inconclusive
Intelligible – distinct, lucid, coherent
Transparent – clear, limpid

Traitor – a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Honest – fairly, genuinely, justly, sincerely
Defender – guardian, custodian
Betrayer – deceiver, double-crosser, fink
Loyal – constant, faithful, resolute, staunch

Disadvantage – an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
Powered – fuelled, recharged
Privileged – honored, powerful, advantaged, entitled
Useless – fruitless, profitless, valueless, worthless
Unhappy – sorrowful, downcast, cheerless

Triumph – a great victory or achievement
Defeat – conquer, overcome, overthrow, reduce, subdue
Capture – bag, catch, ensnare, entrap, snare
Attainment – fulfillment, realization, acquirement, acquisition
Succeed – accomplish, achieve, benefit, flourish

Notion – belief, view
Quotient – outcome, computation, result, measure, amount, degree
Law – canon, ordinance, precept, regulation
Reality – fact, phenomenon
Portion – chunk, lot

Wax – cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it
Polish – brush up, burnish
Cane – crutch, alpenstock
Wail – howl, bawl
Wane – to decrease in size, extent

Scattered – dispel, disperse
Perished – cease. crumble, disappear, disintegrate
Dissipated – to break up and scatter or vanish
Sprinkled – dot, dredge, dust, moisten
Gathered – assemble, collect

Filthy – disgustingly dirty
Dignified – courtly, formal
Integral – elemental, essential, indispensable, intrinsic
Barren – arid, desolate, empty, impoverished, infertile
Clean – spotless, stainless, spick-and-span, squeaky-clean, shiny

Uncomfortable – causing or feeling unease or awkwardness
Easeful – comfortable, quiet, peaceful, restful
Difficult – challenging, tough
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Troublesome – perplexing, galling, harassing

Naive – (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement
Jaded – satiate
Corrupt – degenerate, iniquitous, nefarious, vicious
Cynical – sarcastic, negative
Convinced – assure, get, persuade, prompt, prove