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many such lists can be found online; here's one of them:
* imposing, 1 : impressive 2 : taking unwarranted advantage
* trip, 1 : step lightly 2 : stumble or cause to stumble
* overlook, 1 : observation point 2 : fail to see
* buckle, 1 : fasten together 2 : fall apart
* clip, 1: separate (cut) 2 : fasten
* oversight, 1 : supervision 2 : neglect
* qualified, 1 : competent 2 : limited
* sanction, 1 : approve 2 : disapprove
* temper, 1 : soften 2 : strengthen
* resign, 1 : give up, quit 2 : sign on again.
* left, 1: Gone 2: stayed behind
* let -- meaning (1) allow and (2) hinder or obstuct
* fast -- meaning (1) speedy and (2) standing still
* scan --1. to examine minutely. 2. to glance at hastily.
* chuffed, 1: pleased; satisfied 2 : displeased; annoyed
* tabled, 1: brought forward for discussion (UK) 2: laid aside (US)
* sententious, 1: Full of pithy expressions. 2: Full of pompous moralizing.
(not all of these are opposites, strictly speaking)
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