1. SEVERANCE (NOUN): division
Synonyms: detachment, demarcations
Antonyms: union, juncture
Example Sentence:
Doubts and tensions between the two sides further exacerbated after US President announced the severance of ties with Taiwan in 1978.
2. PERVERSE (ADJECTIVE): mean, ornery; troublesome
Synonyms: contradictory, wicked Antonyms: compliant, agreeable
Example Sentence:
She seems to take perverse pleasure in disappointing her parents.
3. SLATHER (VERB): apply colored tint, often to make design
Synonyms: coat, cover Antonyms: reveal, uncover
Example Sentence:
The cake was slathered with whipped cream.
4. INSURRECTION (NOUN): rebellion
Synonyms: coup, riot Antonyms: calm, peace
Example Sentence:
In 1923 he took part in the communist insurrection in Germany.
5. IMPLORE (VERB): beg
Synonyms: beseech, plead Antonyms: turn off, refuse
Example Sentence:
I respectfully implore you to help us, and to spread this message to friends and loved ones.
6. PETULANT (ADJECTIVE): crabby, moody
Synonyms: cranky, whiny Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence:
Sergio Garcia faces disciplinary action for his petulant behavior during his third round at U.S. Wimbledon open.
7. SOLILOQUIZE (VERB): read out loud; narrate
Synonyms: rehearse, deliver Antonyms: suppress, withhold
Example Sentence:
As soon as he arrived there he impatiently seated himself in an easy chair and began to soliloquize about the upcoming debate competition.
8. OBSCURANTISM (NOUN): political conservatisms
Synonyms: relapse, backlash Antonyms: cause, question
Example Sentence:
Many regard academic jargon as a form of obscurantism intended to maintain the exclusivity of the professorial class.
9. DUCTILE (ADJECTIVE): pliant, flexible
Synonyms: adaptable, amenable Antonyms: hard, inflexible
Example Sentence:
Copper is a ductile metal.
10. CLEMENT (ADJECTIVE): calm, mild
Synonyms: clear, fair Antonyms: severe, violent
Example Sentence:
He was a clement man, but this was beyond his ability to forgive. a