1. IRASCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): Grumpy
Synonyms: cranky, cantankerous
Antonyms: pleasant, happy
Example Sentence:
My dog is irascible and has to be kept on a leash at all times.
2. JESTER (NOUN): Joker
Synonyms: comedian, humorist Antonyms: killjoy, spoilsport
Example Sentence:
The child will dance with the jester for a while longer.
3. SALIENT (ADJECTIVE): Important
Synonyms: noticeable, prominent Antonyms: unimportant, inconspicuous
Example Sentence:
The salient feature on his face is his big nose.
4. SECLUDE (VERB): Cloister
Synonyms: ostracize, sequester Antonyms: combine, release
Example Sentence:
I seclude myself from others in the party.
5. SUMPTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): Luxurious
Synonyms: splendid, elegant Antonyms: inferior, unimpressive
Example Sentence:
The chef prepared a sumptuous lunch for the guests.
6. AUSTRAL (ADJECTIVE): Very hot
Synonyms: blazing, parched Antonyms: freezing, damp
Example Sentence:
This summer season was austral.
7. KITSCH (NOUN): Corny
Synonyms: gimcrack, clinquant Antonyms: authentic, utilitarian
Example Sentence:
The lava lamp is an outlandish example of seventies kitsch.
8. TAWDRY (ADJECTIVE): Gaudy
Synonyms: flashy, showy Antonyms: sophisticated, drab
Example Sentence:
She wore a very tawdry dress in the party yesterday.
9. OVERTURE (NOUN): Introduction
Synonyms: opening, preliminary Antonyms: conclusion, ending
Example Sentence:
This novel’s overture is marvellous.
10. PROPITIATE (VERB): Conciliate
Synonyms: appease, assuage Antonyms: agitate, incite
Example Sentence:
After Justin forgot his wife’s birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the diamond necklace.
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