1. ALIBI (NOUN): defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence
Synonyms: excuse, justification
Antonyms: denial, question
Example Sentence:
The complaint alleges the lunch was merely to establish an alibi.
2. STANCHION (NOUN): pole
Synonyms: beam, post
Example Sentence:
It seemed to him he remained there precariously alone with the stanchion for a long,
long time.
3. TRANSCRIBE (NOUN): transfer to another medium
Synonyms: decipher, interpret Antonyms: ignore, avoid
Example Sentence:
We could make copies of these digital files on our computers and transcribe anywhere anytime we wanted.
4. EXACERBATE (VERB): infuriate; make worse
Synonyms: annoy, worsen Antonyms: alleviate, appease
Example Sentence:
By bringing in further low skilled immigrants, we'll only exacerbate an existing problem.
5. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): humiliating
Synonyms: disgraceful, shameful Antonyms: respectable
Example Sentence:
She too lived in the ignominious position of an upper servant hated by the master above and the class beneath.
6. RUSE (NOUN): trick, deception
Synonyms: gimmick, feint Antonyms: honesty, truth
Example Sentence:
The ruse worked and her attendance at the party went unreported.
7. SACCHARIN (NOUN): sugar substitute
Synonyms: sucralose, aspartame
Example Sentence:
And the beauty of saccharin, he confided to the others, is that it stays with you.
8. DECIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): not around for long
Synonyms: brief, fleeting Antonyms: lasting, enduring
Example Sentence:
The tree is a handsome one, with broad velvety bright green leaves, deciduous during the winter months.
9. DUSKY (ADJECTIVE): dark-hued; murky
Synonyms: bleak, cloudy Antonyms: bright, clear
Example Sentence:
It was nearly dark, but not quite, for the covered embers still sent out a dusky glow.
10. LOBBYIST (NOUN): special interest representative
Synonyms: activist, powerbroker
Example Sentence:
A lobbyist only needs to call in one favor to block a bill or an appointment indefinitely.
