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bigot (noun)
one who is intolerant of another’s beliefs, opinions, or values
synonyms: intolerant, prejudiced, narrow-minded
antonyms: tolerant, liberal, open-minded
cajole (verb)
to persuade with false promises and flattery
synonyms: coax, wheedle, talk into
antonyms: dissuade, deter
candid (adj)
1. Outspoken, blunt
2. Informal, unposed
synonyms: straightforward, truthful, sincere
antonyms: evasive, equivocal
canine (adj)
having to do with dogs
(noun version = a dog)capricious (adj)
guided by whim rather than reason, changing one’s mind suddenly
synonym: fickle, erratic, inconstant
antonyms: steadfast, undeviating
castigate (verb)
to criticize or punish for the purpose of correction
synonyms: chastise, discipline, reprimand
antonyms: commend, laud, praise
caustic (adj)
biting, burning, severe; sharp or sarcastic
synonyms: taut, corrosive, harsh
antonyms: mild, saccharine, gentle, easy-going
chaos (noun)
complete disorder
synonyms: confusion, shambles
antonyms: order, harmony
charlatan (noun)
one who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he or she really has, especially in the field of medicine
synonyms: quack, imposter, fraud, fake
antonyms: none
chastise (verb)
to punish severely
synonyms: punish, reprove, discipline
antonyms: reward, comfort