1. PERIPATETIC (ADJECTIVE): constantly traveling
Synonyms: nomadic, itinerant
Antonyms: settled, fixed
Example Sentence:
The multinational executive’s peripatetic lifestyle began to feel less glamorous to her after her first child was born
2. RAMBUNCTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): loud, energetic
Synonyms: rowdy, raucous Antonyms: silent, quiet
Example Sentence:
When Kelly gets a bit too rambunctious, her parents sit her down for a time-out.
3. SLEEK (ADJECTIVE): smooth, glossy
Synonyms: polished, shiny Antonyms: dull, rough
Example Sentence:
With its sleek, brushed-aluminum chassis and digital temperature gauge, it could be mistaken for a device that steams milk.
4. INSOLENCE (NOUN): boldness, disrespect
Synonyms: abuse, arrogance Antonyms: respect, modest
Example Sentence:
But it seemed to him she had behaved with a pride that bordered on insolence.
5. SCANDALIZE (VERB): calumniate
Synonyms: defame, offend Antonyms: exalt, respect
Example Sentence:
Nothing could so much disturb and scandalize the world as such a sentiment.
6. INNERVATE (VERB): activate; give more life
Synonyms: excite, reinforce Antonyms: deaden, depress
Example Sentence:
Only a few papers and works can be mentioned here, with the remark that few authors have paid attention to the all-important innervation of the muscles.
7. GLEEFUL (ADJECTIVE): very happy
Synonyms: elated, cheerful Antonyms: sorrowful, upset
Example Sentence:
She gave a gleeful chuckle as she recognized a dear, familiar script.
8. TIRADE (NOUN): abuse, outburst
Synonyms: invective, ranting Antonyms: harmony, peace
Example Sentence:
This is not a tirade against divorce or against the working mother.
9. VACILLATE (VERB): go back and forth
Synonyms: oscillate, waffle Antonyms: remain, stay
Example Sentence:
It seems like you vacillate between 10 and 20 members at any given time
10. TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): strong, unyielding
Synonyms: determined, dogged Antonyms: afraid, irresolute
Example Sentence:
She seldom showed any anger; but when she did it was tenacious, and slow to be appeased.