acute
blunted, mild, stupid, obtuse
fidelity
disloyalty, treachery
headstrong
obedient, docile, submissive
inhabitant
stranger, outsider, visitor
numb
(adj.) sensitive, alert
pacify
anger, arouse, stir up, foment, ignite
ravenous
not hungry, well-fed, satisfied
refute
prove, confirm, corroborate
remorse
clear conscience, guiltlessness
setback
advance, gain, progress, triumph
smug
discontented, disgruntled
tarry
rush, hasten, leave, depart