1. QUAFF (VERB): To drink deeply
Synonyms: gulp, guzzle
Antonyms: eject, vomit
Example Sentence:
We stopped at a bar and quaffed a few beers.
2. QUAIL (VERB): To shrink back in fear
Synonyms: cringe, flinch Antonyms: face, meet
Example Sentence:
We had quail for dinner.
3. RAG (NOUN): A piece of cloth used for cleaning, washing, or dusting
Synonyms: cloth, tatters Antonyms: finery, glad-rags
Example Sentence:
He was wiping his oily hands on a rag.
4. RABID (ADJECTIVE): fanatical, zealous
Synonyms: crazy, wild Antonyms: moderate, half-hearted
Example Sentence:
I have been a rabid, left- leaning, political junkie my entire life.
5. ULTERIOR (ADJECTIVE): Beyond or outside the area of immediate interest.
Synonyms: hidden, secret Antonyms: expressed, overt
Example Sentence:
If you do good, people will accuse of ulterior motives, but do good anyway.
6. UMBRAGE (ADJECTIVE): A feeling of anger caused by insult.
Synonyms: offense, resentment Antonyms: pleasure, like
Example Sentence:
He took umbrage at their rudeness.
7. VACUOUS (ADJECTIVE): lacking in ideas; empty of matter.
Synonyms: bare, blank Antonyms: aware, intelligent
Example Sentence:
A sudden animation replaced the vacuous stare of the blue eyes.
8. VAGRANT (NOUN): homeless, unsettled
Synonyms: wanderer, tramp Antonyms: inhabitant, settled
Example Sentence:
This old tower is a complete brooding-place for vagrant birds.
9. VAINGLORIOUS (ADJECTIVE): boastfully vain and proud of oneself.
Synonyms: egoistic, complacent Antonyms: modest, uncomplacent.
Example Sentence:
She is a vainglorious woman who always insists on being the center of the attraction.
10. WAGGISH (ADJECTIVE): playful
Synonyms: amusing, cheerful Antonyms: sober, serious.
Example Sentence:
Both the best friends are waggish writers.
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