1. SAPPY (ADJECTIVE): foolish, sentimental
Synonyms: maudlin, silly
Antonyms: realistic, serious
Example Sentence:
This is going to sound completely sappy, but it's my honest answer.
2. PECCADILLO (NOUN): small fault
Synonyms: impropriety, indiscretion Antonyms: major fault
Example Sentence:
The accused was joking in the court as if the bombing was a mere peccadillo and not a serious crime.
3. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: harmonious, similar
Example Sentence:
The document is a convincing polemic that reveals the corruption rampant in the corporation.
4. STOLID (ADJECTIVE): apathetic, stupid
Synonyms: impassive, indifferent Antonyms: aware, interested
Example Sentence:
They are stolid, dependable people, and have more facial hair than anybody else.
5. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): quarrelsome
Synonyms: combative, antagonistic Antonyms: agreeable
Example Sentence:
In general, I always avoid contentious topics of conversation because they lead to arguments.
6. ABORTIVE (ADJECTIVE): failing to achieve a goal
Synonyms: futile, fruitless Antonyms: productive, profitable
Example Sentence:
All the friends made an abortive effort to bake a cake for their friend’s birthday party.
7. PREMONITION (NOUN): feeling that an event is about to occur
Synonyms: portent, hunch Antonyms: information, knowledge
Example Sentence:
In the movie, the eight year old boy wakes in the early hours of the morning with a premonition of disaster.
8. SUBVENTION (NOUN): grant
Synonyms: allocation, allotment Antonyms: repudiation, refusal
Example Sentence:
In whole of the Europe and America, the Governments are offering subventions to their farmers on regular basis.
9. ENSHROUD (VERB): cover
Synonyms: conceal, hide Antonyms: disclose, reveal
Example Sentence:
The central region of this galaxy is enshrouded in dust, as a result the regions where stars are formed are hidden.
10. PALATIAL (ADJECTIVE): grand, opulent
Synonyms: deluxe, magnificent Antonyms: common, impressive
Example Sentence:
In the forecourt of a most palatial hotel, the birthday girl was waiting.
