1. PROD (VERB): poke at, urge, incite
Synonyms: nudge, press Antonyms: discourage, repress
Example Sentence:
He has been poking, prodding and pondering the problem for many years.
2. WAIVE (VERB): to refrain from claiming or insisting on
Synonyms: resign, renounce Antonyms: demand
Example Sentence:
Very few universities here will waive tuition for grad students.
3. MAJUSCULE (NOUN): upper case written symbol
Synonyms: cap, initial Antonyms: small
Example Sentence:
I can always recognize my brother's handwriting at a quick glance based on how elaborately the majuscules are formed and how they dwarf the other letters.
4. ESTIVAL (ADJECTIVE): pertaining to summer
Synonyms: sunny, warm Antonyms: wintery
Example Sentence:
The children were reveling in their weeks of summer vacation, filling their school-free estival afternoons with swimming and playing.
5. GARDEROBE (NOUN): bathroom
Synonyms: outhouse, restroom
Example Sentence:
On our tour of the castle, the guide made sure to point out the garderobe.
6. RUE (VERB): regret
Synonyms: apologize, lament Antonyms: delight, praise
Example Sentence:
I rue the day I agreed to serve on this committee.
7. CONTUMACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): headstrong, obstinate
Synonyms: inflexible, adamant Antonyms: obedient, subordinate
Example Sentence:
We review for clear error any factual findings underlying the contumacious behavior.
8. YAW (VERB): swerve
Synonyms: deviate, curve Antonyms: stay
Example Sentence:
The ship yawed hard to starboard when the rogue wave hit it broadside.
9. RAIL (VERB): To scold in harsh language
Synonyms: upbraid, berate Antonyms: praise, compliment
Example Sentence:
Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
10. OTIOSE (ADJECTIVE): superfluous or redundant
Synonyms: idle, listless Antonyms: essential, necessary
Example Sentence:
The linking commentary is often otiose and always plonking.
