1. IMPRIMATUR (NOUN): approval
Synonyms: permission, permit Antonyms: prohibition, veto
Example Sentence:
Without the imprimatur of the FDA, this drug will remain inaccessible to many who need it.
2. OBSEQUIOUS (ADJECTIVE): groveling, submissive
Synonyms: abject, complacent Antonyms: arrogant, assertive
Example Sentence:
The obsequious relatives made frequent visits to their elderly and very wealthy aunt.
3. ARRANT (ADJECTIVE): flagrant
Synonyms: absolute, blatant Antonyms: mitigated, regenerate
Example Sentence:
He is an arrant flirt who tries to win over women right in front of their husbands.
4. INTRANSIGENT (ADJECTIVE): political conservatisms
Synonyms: mulish, adamant Antonyms: compliant, flexible
Example Sentence:
It was fruitless to plead with someone known for his intransigent will.
5. INURE (VERB): accustom
Synonyms: habituate, familiarize Antonyms: neglect, soften
Example Sentence:
By now he was inured to the lack of privacy in prison.
6. STENTORIAN (ADJECTIVE): very loud
Synonyms: resounding, blaring Antonyms: soft, low
Example Sentence:
His stentorian voice was heard above the din of battle.
7. POLYSEMY (NOUN): uncertainty of meaning
Synonyms: doubt, vagueness Antonyms: certainty, clarity
Example Sentence:
Many English words are characterized by polysemy.
8. VAINGLORY (NOUN): pride
Synonyms: arrogance, bragging Antonyms: humility, meekness
Example Sentence:
Gold, it was clear, represented the Victoria they wanted to put behind them: vainglorious and indiscriminate.
9. HYPERBOREAN (ADJECTIVE): chilly, freezing
Synonyms: bitter, bleak Antonyms: mild, nice
Example Sentence:
In northern Asia are found other aborigines, such as the Ainus of Japan and the so-
called hyperborean races but no materials are at present forthcoming for their history.
10. CONTRIVE (VERB): invent, design
Synonyms: manipulate, improvise Antonyms: destroy, dissuade
Example Sentence:
The conspirators contrived the overthrow of the ruler.
