Contrast Unit Vocabulary

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Melancholylong term sadness or having a personality given to sadness and depression
Discordantdisagreeing, not getting along
Ephemeralshort-lived
Cacophonyharsh and horrible sound
PenuriousUnwilling to spend money
Ludicrousabsurd or ridiculous
Infalliblenever making an error
Unilateraldone by one person; done without discussion or agreement
Tenaciouspersistent
Sagaciousshowing wisdom
Fallaciousmisleading or deceptive
Enmitymutual hatred
Placateto calm or mollify someone, especially by giving in or giving up
Complaisantshowing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
Pleaa legal answer to a charge
Placidcalm... free of interruption
ImplacableNever pleased, incapable of being pleased