1. DIVISIVE (ADJECTIVE): dissenting
Synonyms: disrupting, discordant Antonyms: well behaved, disciplined
Example Sentence:
Deflation also means that the economy adjusts to real shocks in the most disruptive way possible.
2. PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): extensive
Synonyms: common, prevalent Antonyms: rare, limited
Example Sentence:
Pervasive drug use among students creates a climate in the schools that is destructive to learning.
3. EXPONENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): rapid change
Synonyms: aggressive, epidemic Antonyms: restrict, curtail
Example Sentence:
Yet the exponential decline in the cost means that the threat posed by the fabrication of lethal bio-pathogens is rising.
4. GARISH (ADJECTIVE): flashy, tasteless
Synonyms: gaudy, showy Antonyms: tasteful, refined
Example Sentence:
The entire structure has been newly painted in a variety of garish colors.
5. PRECIPITOUS (ADJECTIVE): Done rashly: acting too quickly and without sufficient thought
Synonyms: craggy, sharp Antonyms: calm, gradual
Example Sentence:
Excessive spending caused the precipitous demise of the company.
6. SPECIFICITY (NOUN): state of being precise or particular
Synonyms: particularity, precision Antonyms: vagueness, ambiguity
Example Sentence:
His input added a desirable note of specificity to the discussion.
7. AVARICE (NOUN): Immoderate desire, greed for wealth
Synonyms: avidity, cupidity Antonyms: generosity, philanthropy
Example Sentence:
His life was consumed by ambition and avarice.
8. EXTRAPOLATE (VERB): infer
Synonyms: deduce, assume Antonyms: doubt
Example Sentence:
He extrapolated the historical data to determine the projected outcome.
9. PROLIFIC (ADJECTIVE): fruitful, productive
Synonyms: creative, rich Antonyms: barren, fruitless
Example Sentence:
The actor and prolific student expanded his horizons—yet again—to include this
music video.
10. CAVALIER (ADJECTIVE): arrogant
Synonyms: curt, haughty Antonyms: humble, shy
Example Sentence:
He always seemed cavalier in company meetings.
