1. ENSCONCE (VERB): hide; tuck away
Synonyms: situate, stash
Antonyms: depart, displace
Example Sentence:
Amazingly, incredibly to him, this grown woman appeared about to ensconce herself.
2. 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.
3. PRISSY (ADJECTIVE): particular and fussy
Synonyms: prudish, finicky
Antonyms: informal, unconcerned
Example Sentence:
It 's remarkably implausible how all of these prissy young men could go through the meat grinder so many times.
4. LIMPID (ADJECTIVE): clear, transparent
Synonyms: comprehensible, lucid
Antonyms: muddy, obscure
Example Sentence:
Mr. Johnson’s limpid writing style greatly pleased readers who disliked complicated novels.
5. AGGRIEVED (ADJECTIVE): very distressed
Synonyms: disturbed, grieving
Antonyms: comforted, happy
Example Sentence:
The aggrieved parties met and commenced arguing as to who was in the right.
6. ERSATZ (ADJECTIVE): artificial.
Synonyms: fake, phony
Antonyms: genuine, true
Example Sentence:
Unfortunately, the admissions system seems to be primarily geared towards fake sincerity and ersatz enrichment.
7. TRADUCE (VERB): violate
Synonyms: defame, denigrate
Antonyms: honour, praise
Example Sentence:
So to make them final arbiters is to traduce their spirit.
8. DOTE (VERB): show excessive fondness
Synonyms: cherish, fawn
Antonyms: ignore, offend
Example Sentence:
You must know that I dote upon that girl, and that consequently I am interested in you.
9. RUSE (NOUN): trick, deception
Synonyms: gimmick, feint
Antonyms: honesty, truth
Example Sentence:
The ruse worked and her attendance at the party went unreported.
10. ACERBIC (ADJECTIVE): biting, bitter in tone or taste
Synonyms: harsh, sharp
Antonyms: mild, kind
Example Sentence:
She became extremely acerbic and began to cruelly make fun of all her friends
