Disparaging (dis-par’ ajing) — suggesting, especially unfairly, that somebody or something is of little importance.

Synonyms — belittling, contemptuous.

Antonyms — appreciative, approving, favourable, complimentary.

— The chairperson’s disparaging remarks have deeply hurt the executives.

Incongruous (in-Kong’ groo-us) — out of place, not in harmony with.

Synonyms — absurd, conflicting, contradictory.

Antonyms — compatible, suitable.

— Superstitions seem incongruous in this age of modern science.

Replete (ri-pleet) — well-provided with, filled with something.

Synonyms — brimming, sated, abounding, full.

Antonyms — barren, empty, wanting.

Menial (meeni-al) — work not requiring much skill.

Synonyms — unskilled, boring, tedious, basic.

Antonyms — dignified, trained, elevated, skilful.

Ostentatious (oss-ten-tayshus) —an exaggerated display of something or a quality, in order to impress people.

Synonyms — boastful, brash, extravagant, flamboyant.

Antonyms — conservative, modest, inconspicuous, simple.

Penury (pennewr-i) — extreme poverty.

Synonyms — beggary, destitution.

Antonyms — affluence, comfort, luxury, opulence.

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Jinn (singular is Jinnee): In Arabian demonology, Jinn were created 2000 years before Adam. They were degraded from their high position for their disobedience to the creator. Eblis was their chief. They had power over nature and their services could be commanded by means of talismans. In the Arabian Nights the Jinnee is called the genie, eg Genie of the lamp.

Courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger but in seeing and conquering it. — Richter

DCritical, damaging, defaming, derisive, derogatory, disdainful, insulting.

— Illa Vij