1. Disdain (Noun): hate; indifference
Synonyms: arrogance, derision
Antonyms: admiration, respect
Example Sentence:
Dante seemed to pay no heed to the impatience or the disdain of his master.
2. LABYRINTHINE (ADJECTIVE): mazelike
Synonyms: intricate, complex Antonyms: direct, simple
Example Sentence:
He would simplify and reform the labyrinthine tax system.
3. RENAISSANCE (NOUN): rebirth
Synonyms: rejuvenation, revival Antonyms: destruction, suppression
Example Sentence:
During the age of exploration, the city experienced a Renaissance.
4. TRAVERSE (VERB): cross over; travel
Synonyms: bisect, cut cross Antonyms: stay, confirm
Example Sentence:
These are main, federal roads that traverse the state.
5. CONVICTION (NOUN): belief, opinion
Synonyms: faith, sentiment Antonyms: doubt, disbelief
Example Sentence:
Now he wants his conviction overturned and is seeking a new trial.
6. SCALDING (ADJECTIVE): hot
Synonyms: blazing, burning Antonyms: cool, freezing
Example Sentence:
She seized a cup of scalding tea, and choked over its contents.
7. OBLITERATE (VERB): eliminate
Synonyms: destroy, remove Antonyms: repair, fix
Example Sentence:
Civilization modifies this division of labor, but cannot obliterate it.
8. RECEPTIVITY (NOUN): openness
Synonyms: acceptance, interest Antonyms: disagreement, disbelief
Example Sentence:
It thinks its system of concepts freely on the occasion of the affections of the receptivity.
9. LINT (NOUN): tiny particles in the air
Synonyms: dirt, grime Antonyms: cleanliness, purity
Example Sentence:
I did think the hall was rather dirty when I dropped my coat and took it up covered with lint.
10. INCUBUS (NOUN): evil spirit
Synonyms: demon, devil Antonyms: angel, god
Example Sentence:
It was one of those rash friendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife.
