1. FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): without purpose
Synonyms: aimless, carefree Antonyms: purposeful, efficient
Example Sentence:
It was a feckless attempt to make the company a success.
2. MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE): flighty, temperamental
Synonyms: changeable, impulsive Antonyms: constant, stable
Example Sentence:
His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with his teammates.
3. SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE): misleading
Synonyms: deceptive, false Antonyms: genuine, valid
Example Sentence:
I can only conclude that this reasoning is specious at best, for none can see the future of paths we do not take.
4. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): idealistic
Synonyms: impractical, dreamy Antonyms: realistic, sensible
Example Sentence:
It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant .
5. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): Not straightforward or candid
Synonyms: unfair, cunning Antonyms: frank, truthful
Example Sentence:
It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.
6. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): ridiculing
Synonyms: cheeky, mocking Antonyms: polite, respectful
Example Sentence:
That being said, people in the deaf community felt free to make pointed and derisive comments about my CI.
7. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Extremely unpleasant
Synonyms: disgusting, horrid Antonyms: attractive, delightful
Example Sentence:
The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.
8. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): lucky, accidental
Synonyms: random, chance Antonyms: intentional, planned
Example Sentence:
The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.
9. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): aggressively greedy or ravenous
Synonyms: ferocious, marauding Antonyms: satisfied
Example Sentence:
The jury found it easier to see her as the rapacious sinner than as the beautiful blue-
eyed saint.
10. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): calm, peaceful
Synonyms: quiet, still Antonyms: agitated
Example Sentence:
The mixed-media collection evokes nostalgia for halcyon days through fragmented images of the past.
