1. CANARD (NOUN): lie
Synonyms: hoax, rumor
Antonyms: truth, honesty
Example Sentence:
The disturbing canard about his company’s finances left him in despair.
2. VEER (VERB): change direction
Synonyms: deviate, diverge Antonyms: keep to, straighten
Example Sentence:
The number of liberals and conservatives on the court may stay the same, but the outcomes of cases may veer to the right.
3. FOOLPROOF (ADJECTIVE): infallible
Synonyms: flawless, reliable Antonyms: flawed, imperfect
Example Sentence:
No matter how foolproof you think your setup is, if you start smuggling you're bound to get caught.
4. PROMISCUOUS (ADJECTIVE): immoral
Synonyms: wanton, profligate Antonyms: careful, chaste
Example Sentence:
But this is all promiscuous: I am not talking of the servants now, but the masters.
5. PRESENTIMENT (NOUN): anticipation, expectation
Synonyms: apprehension, discomposure Antonyms: calm, quiet
Example Sentence:
Without understanding what she wanted, he had the presentiment of something terrible.
6. REDOUBTABLE (ADJECTIVE): dreadful
Synonyms: brave, courageous Antonyms: coward, timid
Example Sentence:
His redoubtable instincts as a prize-fighter kept his opponents at arm’s distance.
7. MACHIAVELLIAN (ADJECTIVE): deceit and cunning
Synonyms: deceitful, shrewd Antonyms: honest, artless
Example Sentence:
The ruler used Machiavellian tactics to stay in power and remain wealthy.
8. OAF (NOUN): stupid and clumsy
Synonyms: gawk, lout Antonyms: genius, intellect
Example Sentence:
That stupid oaf is always knocking things over.
9. OBEISANCE (NOUN): salutation
Synonyms: tribute, homage Antonyms: disrespect, disregard.
Example Sentence:
He graciously accepted our obeisance.
10. PAEAN (NOUN): A song of joyful praise or exultation.
Synonyms: eulogy, anthem Antonyms: condemnation, denunciation
Example Sentence:
The piece is a paean of praise for God and his creation.
