Deadwood and Gem

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Deadwood noun - Discarded or useless material.

Usage example: much of the material in the file cabinets is just deadwood

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Gem is an antonym for deadwood.

Gem noun - A usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament.

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Deadwood is an antonym for gem.

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