Synonyms:ruse, tactic, move, device, stratagem, scheme, trick, gambit

"It was plucky of you to chase after the burglar"

Synonyms:brave, courageous, bold, daring, intrepid, spirited

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Synonyms:touching, moving, sad

the people living in a particular area or country; the general public

"The government worked to improve the living conditions of the local populace"

Synonyms:public, population

be a sign or warning that is likely to happen

Synonyms:presage, augur, prophesy

dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Synonyms:practical, realistic

something done before people can act, especially to prevent them from doing something else

"The prime minister authorized a pre-emptive air strike against the rebels"

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

"The lorry precariously hung over the edge with its front wheels"

Synonyms:uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure

having happened or existed in the past

prevent from happening

Synonyms:prevent, avoid

(especially of children) showing mental development much earlier than usual

Synonyms:advanced, gifted

a difficult or, unpleasant situation

"With no job, he found himself in financial predicament"

Synonyms:difficulty, plight, dilemma

a preference or special liking for something

"Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food"

Synonyms:liking, fondness, preference

a strong feeling that something is about to happen

"She had a premonition of imminent disaster"

Synonyms:foreboding, presentiment, intuition, suspicion

being greater in number, quantity, or importance

"The preponderance of evidence shows that he is guilty"

Synonyms:prevalence, dominance, predominance

completely unreasonable and ridiculous

"His idea of organizing a pigeon race is totally preposterous"

Synonyms:absurd, ridiculous, stupid, ludicrous, farcical

Synonyms:probable, likely

Antonyms:improbable

Synonyms:assume, suppose

"It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter"

Synonyms:arrogant, overconfident, brazen, egoistical

trying to make people believe something that is not true