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.
