1. BLUDGEONED (VERB): castigate, nag
Synonyms: bully, harass
Antonyms: aid, assist
Example Sentence:
The Jew was captured in his own house, dragged forth, and bludgeoned to death.
2. BRAZEN (ADJECTIVE): brash, unashamed
Synonyms: audacious, blatant Antonyms: humble, modest
Example Sentence:
They must have felt hammered by the brazen and bold critiques they have heard these last weeks from the mouths of their people.
3. KNIT (VERB): intertwine
Synonyms: bind, unite Antonyms: loosen, separate
Example Sentence:
I had to lie abed for a month until my psyche began to knit and mend.
4. RETRIBUTION (NOUN): payback for another's action
Synonyms: reprisal, revenge Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Example Sentence:
The protests in support of Martin have been peaceful, and no one has called for violence or retribution.
5. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): at hand, on the way
Synonyms: immediate, forthcoming Antonyms: distant, avoidable
Example Sentence:
I do not know whether she was conscious of her imminent danger.
6. CONUNDRUM (NOUN): puzzle
Synonyms: enigma, mystery Antonyms: clarify, explain
Example Sentence:
This may be a good solution, viewing the problem as a conundrum: but it is not scientific.
7. EXTRICATION (NOUN): liberation
Synonyms: freeing, rescue Antonyms: hold, hurt
Example Sentence:
He owed more than 2000 pounds; and he saw no hope of extrication from his
embarrassments.
8. GRACE (NOUN): charm, loveliness
Synonyms: beauty, decency Antonyms: rudeness, clumsiness
Example Sentence:
They know that getting through bad times with grace is as important as enjoying the ease of the good times.
9. RANT (NOUN): yelling, raving
Synonyms: oration, tirade Antonyms: calm, quiet
Example Sentence:
Is there any genuine conviction at the bottom of all this rant and raving?
10. PROVINCIAL (ADJECTIVE): countrified; limited
Synonyms: local, rural Antonyms: broad, liberal
Example Sentence:
The electors should be left free to choose any person qualified to be a member of a provincial Legislature.
