1. DELIRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): mentally imbalanced
Synonyms: insane, maniacal
Antonyms: reasonable, rational
Example Sentence:
They used to say that when one talks to himself in the shade it is because he has become delirious.
2. VAPID (ADJECTIVE): bland
Synonyms: insipid, boring Antonyms: lively, exciting
Example Sentence:
She doesn’t deserve millions for her empty, vapid performances when lots of great actors are struggling.
3. INEFFABLE (ADJECTIVE): Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable Antonyms: utterable, describable
Example Sentence:
The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was ineffable.
4. SURMISE (NOUN): guess, conclusion
Synonyms: hunch, notion Antonyms: fact, proof
Example Sentence:
Without knowing the facts, the judge chose to surmise the defendant was guilty.
5. DISSENSION (NOUN): disagreement that leads to discord
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute Antonyms: harmony, conformity
Example Sentence:
This is a clear attempt to cause division and dissension within the ranks of the Unionist family.
6. CHIAROSCURO (ADJECTIVE): dark and covered
Synonyms: shaded, shadowy Antonyms: clear, bright
Example Sentence:
It is a sinister work, enhanced by brilliant chiaroscuro lighting, compellingly performed by a superb cast on opening night.
7. HIATUS (NOUN): a pause or break
Synonyms: interruption, interval Antonyms: continuation, juncture
Example Sentence:
The school resumed its program last year after a 28-year hiatus.
8. RIGMAROLE (NOUN): an elaborate or complicated procedure
Synonyms: confused, incoherent Antonyms: sense, possessions
Example Sentence:
The government’s plan to perpetuate itself in office, via the traditional electoral rigmarole, is likely to go ahead.
9. GUILE (NOUN): sly or cunning intelligence
Synonyms: trickery, craftiness Antonyms: frankness, honesty
Example Sentence:
He used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in.
10. ANATHEMA (NOUN): a cursed, detested person
Synonyms: bane, pariah Antonyms: love, like
Example Sentence:
I never want to see that murderer. He is an anathema to me.