(v.) to add to, attach; to incorporate (n.) an attachment or addition

Annex (v.) to add to, attach; to incorporate (n.) an attachment or addition Synonym – join

Cleave (v.) to cut or split open; to cling to Synonym – sever

Cordial (adj.) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery (n.) a liqueur Synonym – hospitable Antonym – unfriendly

Cornerstone (n.) the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element Synonym – foundation

Debacle (n.) an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure Synonym – fiasco Antonym – victory

Devitalize (v.) to make weak or lifeless Synonym – sap Antonym – stimulate

Embroil (v.) to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion Synonym – entangle Antonym – disentangle

Exonerate (v.) to clear from charge or accusation Synonym – acquit Antonym – incriminate

Glib (adj.) ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere Synonym – superficial Antonym – tongue-tied

Haphazard (adj.) by chance, not planned; lacking order Synonym – accidental Antonym – deliberate

Improvise (v.) to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials Synonym – ad-lib Antonym – rehearse

Incite (v.) to rouse, stir up, urge on Synonym – provoke Antonym – restrain

Influx (n.) a coming in, inflow Synonym – inrush Antonym – exodus

Pallor (n.) an extreme or unnatural paleness Synonym – bloodlessness Antonym – rosiness

Pedigree (n.) a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something Synonym – lineage

Precipitous (adj.) very steep Synonym – sharp Antonym – shallow

Profuse (adj.) very abundant; given of flowing freely Synonym – lavish Antonym – meager

Reconcile (v.) to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself) Synonym –unite Antonym – alienate

Shackle (v.) to put into chains (n.) (usually a plural) a chain, fetter Synonym – enslave Antonym – free

Threadbare (adj.) shabby, old and worn Synonym – frayed Antonym – luxurious