1.

PORTEND (VERB): foreshadow, indicate

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.