1. EPICUREAN (ADJECTIVE): loving food and finer things
Synonyms: libertine, gush Antonyms: non foodie
Example Sentence:
Forget the beach, have an epicurean adventure this summer at one of India's excellent food festivals.
2. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): Originating, existing, or happening during the same period of time
Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate
Example Sentence:
The contemporaneous court cases for the two defendants.
3. TUMULT (NOUN): uproar, confusion
Synonyms: commotion, turmoil Antonyms: harmony, order
Example Sentence:
He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.
4. AMOROUS (ADJECTIVE): loving, affectionate
Synonyms: erotic, romantic Antonyms: indifferent, frigid
Example Sentence:
She did not appreciate his amorous advances.
5. SARTORIAL (ADJECTIVE): pertaining to tailors
Synonyms: stylish, elegant Antonyms: frumpy, dumpy
Example Sentence:
Today, the sartorial movement is starting to make a comeback.
6. COLTISH (ADJECTIVE): full of spirit
Synonyms: lively, playful Antonyms: depressed, down
Example Sentence:
The Professor's coltish Daughter regained her adolescent poise, which was considerable.
7. GLOWER (VERB): frown
Synonyms: scowl, glare Antonyms: smile, grin
Example Sentence:
The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.
8. EPICENE (ADJECTIVE): weak
Synonyms: frail, sissy Antonyms: strong
Example Sentence:
Clothing fashions are becoming increasingly epicene.
9. CANARD (NOUN): lie
Synonyms: hoax, rumour Antonyms: truth, reality
Example Sentence:
The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.
10. PECKISH (ADJECTIVE): deprived of food
Synonyms: craving, hungry Antonyms: satisfied, fed
Example Sentence:
He felt rather peckish close to bedtime.
