1. PRECARIOUS (ADJECTIE): Vtricky, doubtful
Synonyms: problematic, unsteady
Antonyms: guarded, protected
Example Sentence:
At first glance, his position on the witness stand looks the most precarious.
2. GNOSTIC (ADJECTIVE): discriminating
Synonyms: astute, insightful Antonyms: idiotic, unaware
Example Sentence:
The name gnostic originally attached to schools which had so named themselves.
3. BUTTERFLIES (NOUN): worry, tension
Synonyms: panic, nervousness Antonyms: peace, contentment
Example Sentence:
Friends have been metamorphosing like butterflies, healing bad habits and addictions.
4. TRINKET (NOUN): knickknack
Synonyms: gadget, bauble
Example Sentence:
It looked like a copper pull-chain from an old lamp, with a trinket attached that could have come from a cereal box.
5. EXEGESIS (NOUN): interpretation
Synonyms: analysis, explanation Antonyms: question
Example Sentence:
Almost all Christians, even most textualists, accept the need for exegesis, synthesis, and theological application.
6. IMMUTABLE (ADJECTIVE): unchangeable
Synonyms: inflexible, abiding Antonyms: alterable, changeable
Example Sentence:
How could you believe him constant and immutable, after what happened to me?
7. PRECEPT (NOUN): law, rule of behavior, action
Synonyms: canon, dogma Antonyms: ambiguity, unbelief
Example Sentence:
They are mostly in the form of precept and command, as was only likely, since they were intended for the guidance of conduct.
8. ORDAIN (VERB): establish, install
Synonyms: appoint, enact Antonyms: veto, refuse
Example Sentence:
She no longer had any question for that which he chose to ordain.
9. PRECINCT (NOUN): subdivision
Synonyms: district, ward Antonyms: whole
Example Sentence:
Every man, when he goes into a ward or precinct, should be registered.
10. SALLOW (ADJECTIVE): pale, unhealthy
Synonyms: dull, pasty Antonyms: healthy, colourful
Example Sentence:
This John is sickly and sallow, his body lacking plasticity.
