1. EFFUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): Gushing, profuse
Synonyms: lavish, exuberant
Antonyms: economical, unexcited
Example Sentence:
The president was effusive in his grief for the fallen soldiers.
2. GAG (NOUN): Practical joke
Synonyms: hoax, quip
Antonyms: seriousness, tragedy
Example Sentence:
Don’t gag on such matters.
3. TRANSMOGRIFY (VERB): Convert
Synonyms: alter, mutate
Antonyms: preserve, stagnate
Example Sentence:
In the play, the actor suddenly transmogrified into a monster.
4. OPINE (VERB): Think
Synonyms: suppose, consider
Antonyms: calculate, measure
Example Sentence:
She opines a lot even on trivial matters.
5. SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Misleading
Synonyms: deceptive, false
Antonyms: genuine, valid
Example Sentence:
Because it was based on specious information, the study was flawed.
6. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): Not straightforward or candid
Synonyms: unfair, cunning
Antonyms: frank, truthful
Example Sentence:
He is disingenuous shopkeeper.
7. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): Sarcastic
Synonyms: cheeky, mocking
Antonyms: praising, respectful
Example Sentence:
He gave a small derisive laugh at the ongoing discussion.
8. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Extremely unpleasant
Synonyms: disgusting, horrid
Antonyms: attractive, delightful
Example Sentence:
The girl said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.
9. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): Calm, peaceful
Synonyms: quiet, still Antonyms: agitated, loud
Example Sentence:
As I sat in the quiet gardens, I found it easy to relax in such a halcyon setting.
10. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Greedy
Synonyms: ravenous, avaricious
Antonyms: generous, selfless
Example Sentence:
He is a rapacious lawyer.
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