Synonyms: augur, predict Antonyms: surpress, refrain Example Sentence: Well, the polls have started to come, and they portend total disaster. 2. PITHY (ADJECTIVE) : brief, to the point Synonyms: concise, cogent Antonyms: lengthy, wordy Example Sentence: She was always alert to what was going on, and her comments were pithy and to the point. 3. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): plundering Synonyms: ferocious, greedy Antonyms: satisfied, contented Example Sentence: The jury found it easier to see her as the rapacious sinner than as the beautiful blue-eyed saint. 4. RENEGADE (NOUN): rebellious Synonyms: reactionary, radical Antonyms: passive, submissive Example Sentence: The Russian president mocked American and European claims that he was conducting some sort of renegade power play in Crimea. 5. SATURNINE (ADJECTIVE): sluggish in temperament; gloomy Synonyms: depressed, despondent Antonyms: cheerful, happy Example Sentence: Levy is wide-shouldered and tight-suited, with careful hair and a saturnine expression. 6. TENEBROUS (ADJECTIVE) : dark, ominous Synonyms: ambiguous , dingy Antonyms: inviting, light Example Sentence: The Republicans, however, sat with tenebrous expressions that matched the black curtain hiding their legs. 7. TANGY (ADJECTIVE): sharp, spicy Synonyms: peppery, appetizing Antonyms: dull, tasteless Example Sentence: Instead, give me tangy warm fruit, buttery crisp crust, and a creamy cold scoop of something on top. 8. POACH (VERB): infringe upon; trespass Synonyms: smuggle, intrude Antonyms: give, receive Example Sentence: Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through. 9. REPARTEE (NOUN): a quick, witty reply. Synonyms: banter, sparring Antonyms: question, request Example Sentence: But he loved that repartee, and quite often people were the object of it. 10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentative Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: agreeable, peaceful Example Sentence: But mixed with that portion of truth is a larger portion of polemic and apologetic.
1. TRAILBLAZING (VERB): to be pioneering or innovating in a field or subject
Synonyms: innovative, revolutionary Antonyms: conservative Example Sentence: Davis, no slave to traditional values, sees herself as a trailblazing madam. 2. DIURNAL (ADJECTIVE) : occurring every day; during the day Synonyms: constantly, day-to-day Antonyms: unusual, irregular Example Sentence: Furthermore, he said, some insects are particularly sensitive to changes in diurnal variations. 3. WANDERLUST (NOUN): journey Synonyms: driving, excursion Antonyms: halt, inactivity Example Sentence: With the watch, wanderlust found a way to cover costs and ensure a varied and trustworthy clientele. 4. CHORE (NOUN): a small or odd job; routine task. Synonyms: duty, work Antonyms: happiness, peace Example Sentence: Instead of a chore, choose something you love so you absolutely look forward to it. 5. OUST (VERB): expel, get rid of Synonyms: depose, dethrone Antonyms: hire, place Example Sentence: But when you try to oust the queen, you better be successful, lest she decides to relegate you to oblivion. 6. TEEM (VERB) : be abundant, full Synonyms: brim , overflow Antonyms: retreat , lack Example Sentence: If the past eight months were full of international thrills, the next ones are more likely to teem with spills. 7. GAUGE (NOUN): measure, standard Synonyms: benchmark, indicator Antonyms: estimate, extreme Example Sentence: His tone was unassuming, but his gaze was intent, as if he was trying to gauge if she recognized him or not. 8. MUSTER (NOUN): gathering Synonyms: assembly, convention Antonyms: scatter, separate Example Sentence: It took all I could muster to hold it together. 9. SWAGGER (VERB): show off; walk pompously Synonyms: bluster, gloat Antonyms: be modest, deprecate Example Sentence: They had the swagger and the confidence that a powerhouse program deserved. 10. NICHE (NOUN): place all one's own Synonyms: alcove, slot Antonyms: closure, solid Example Sentence: The statues of God were placed in the beautiful niche that was created in the wall meant to display them.