Synonyms: authoritative, orthodox Antonyms: unacceptable, unauthorized
Example Sentence:
It will be a canonical marriage, but it will take some little time to arrange.
2. SOLICITOUS (ADJECTIVE): anxious or concerned
Synonyms: loving, attentive Antonyms: heedless, inattentive
Example Sentence:
I was not solicitous to vindicate him when I was not joined in their reflection.
3. COERCE (VERB): compel, press
Synonyms: intimidate, bully Antonyms: encourage, allow
Example Sentence:
But I do not think that the modern parent desires to coerce as much as did his forbear.
4. INIQUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): unjust
Synonyms: evil, sinful Antonyms: fair
Example Sentence:
In fact, all the necessaries of life were burdened with most iniquitous taxation.
5. REFULGENT (ADJECTIVE): glowing
Synonyms: bright, radiant Antonyms: dull, dark
Example Sentence:
It was past noon; the great sun shone out with refulgent glory.
6. TESTINESS (ADJECTIVE): irritability
Synonyms: annoyance, peevishness Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:
He didn't know it, but she was trying to say she was sorry she had been impatient and testy.
7. THROWBACK (NOUN): inheritance, heritage
Synonyms: tradition, gift Antonyms: uncovered
Example Sentence:
It's a throwback to meaningless names determined by the two-letter system.
8. UNTOWARD (ADJECTIVE): troublesome
Synonyms: adverse, disturbing Antonyms: fortunate, suitable
Example Sentence:
Any objectionable remark, any untoward joke, any awkward facial expression may be recorded and broadcast.
9. VERISIMILAR (ADJECTIVE): open, likely
Synonyms: inclined, sensitive Antonyms: unsusceptible, unlikely
Example Sentence:
Charming, but in no proper sense of the word natural or verisimilar.
10. WHITTLE (VERB): cut away at; reduce
Synonyms: lessen, erode Antonyms: enlarge, increase
Example Sentence:
How did you whittle all that material into the final shape of the film?
