1. FLUX (NOUN): state of constant change
Synonyms: alteration, change
Antonyms: stagnation, stability
Example Sentence:
On the day Beijing began its leadership change even as the political transition process itself remains in flux.
2. SPLURGY (ADJECTIVE): showy
Synonyms: classy, garish Antonyms: plain, modest
Example Sentence:
The splurgy accoutrements of state power have replaced the vestments of resistance.
3. SOMNOLENT (ADJECTIVE): sleepy
Synonyms: dozy, drowsy Antonyms: awake, active
Example Sentence:
Having no leader, it is vague, somnolent, and takes little interest in current events.
4. ABRADE (VERB): scrape
Synonyms: erode, grate Antonyms: please, rebuild
Example Sentence:
In all cases, however, a hard file will abrade the surface of the false stone.
5. ACCOUTER (VERB): furnish
Synonyms: array, attire Antonyms: unclothe, expose
Example Sentence:
They adopt the accouter of rural hooligans, skinheads, and punks.
6. SUPERVENE (VERB): follow
Synonyms: pursue, supersede Antonyms: retreat, precede
Example Sentence:
When you see your leader like that, you supervene, you believe.
7. SCHISMATIC (NOUN): separatist
Synonyms: dissident, freethinker Antonyms: conforming, broad
Example Sentence:
It is claimed by China and by Europe, and the whole universe is schismatic on the subject.
8. PLACATE (VERB): soothe, pacify
Synonyms: appease, satisfy Antonyms: agitate, incite
Example Sentence:
So, to placate his parents, he decides to marry a penniless Chinese opera singer in his building.
9. NOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): deadly, injurious
Synonyms: destructive, harmful Antonyms: helpful, kind
Example Sentence:
In a country powered by noxious, expensive diesel generators, solar energy has emerged as an obvious solution.
10. TIFF (NOUN): argument
Synonyms: bickering, quarrel Antonyms: agreement, harmony
Example Sentence:
You can tiff with that decision in all sorts of ways, but it is the worker, not the company, who gets most of the benefit.
