1. CATHARTIC (ADJECTIVE): purging
Synonyms: cleaning, purgative Antonyms: dirtying
Example Sentence:
The strength of the movie had a cathartic effect on her.
2. CIRCUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): going around, indirect
Synonyms: devious, circular Antonyms: direct, straightforward
Example Sentence:
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
3. VENALITY (NOUN): corruptness
Synonyms: dishonesty, sordidness Antonyms: morality, probity
Example Sentence:
The venality of a corrupt judge led innocent to the prison.
4. ANALOGOUS (ADJECTIVE): agreeing, similar
Synonyms: related, akin Antonyms: unrelated, unlike
Example Sentence:
The brain and the Acme 1000 supercomputer are analogous to each other.
5. PERVICACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely willful
Synonyms: stubborn, obstinate Antonyms: flexible, compliant
Example Sentence:
He became quite pervicacious in his old age.
6. ACCOUTREMENT (NOUN): equipment with a purpose
Synonyms: appliance, devise
Example Sentence:
My vehement dislike for the accoutrement stems back to 1982 when I was asked to wear pink roses in my hair to a family wedding.
7. DECIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): not around for long
Synonyms: brief, short-term Antonyms: lasting, perpetual
Example Sentence:
The fire created a deciduous outlook for the company.
8. PEDANTIC (ADJECTIVE): bookish, precise
Synonyms: pompous, abstruse Antonyms: informal, simple
Example Sentence:
A pedantic and self-important “paper architect,” Polyp goes into crisis when his marriage dissolves.
9. VEXATIOUS (ADJECTIVE): distressing, bothersome
Synonyms: annoying, disappointing Antonyms: aiding, assisting
Example Sentence:
Her ex-husband put her in a vexatious situation.
10. DEMURE (ADJECTIVE): reserved, affected
Synonyms: prim, reticent Antonyms: bold, brave
Example Sentence:
Despite her demure appearance, she is an accomplished mountain climber
