1. SHANGRI-LA (NOUN): utopia
Synonyms: heaven, paradise
Antonyms: hell,
Example Sentence:
Still, many Africans see it as a Shangri-La, and the borders are porous.
2. BRUMMAGEM (ADJECTIVE): gaudy
Synonyms: flashy, glaring Antonyms: sober, modest
Example Sentence:
She toned down his brummagem taste in jewelry and introduced him to the finest tailored suits.
3. FLUTING (NOUN): pathway, usually containing water
Synonyms: carrier, tunnel Antonyms: closure, denial
Example Sentence:
It was never completed, for the fluting of its columns still remains unfinished.
4. RECHERCHÉ (NOUN): overly planned
Synonyms: phony, overdone Antonyms: genuine, real
Example Sentence:
They were the best we had found anywhere, and the most ' recherché '.
5. BEATITUDE (ADJECTIVE): blessedness
Synonyms: agitation, happiness Antonyms: trouble, upset
Example Sentence:
Although her eyes were so glorious, and beaming with eternity, this distant sort of beatitude was not much to my liking.
6. FLOUT (VERB): show contempt for
Synonyms: defy, mock Antonyms: approve, commend
Example Sentence:
The youthful driver flouted all traffic laws and drove through red lights, knocked down pedestrians and finally stopped only to buy more alcohol.
7. SNIDE (ADJECTIVE): hateful, nasty
Synonyms: sarcastic, sneering Antonyms: lovable, nice
Example Sentence:
I will not tolerate her snide comments about my friend.
8. SABLE (ADJECTIVE): very dark in color
Synonyms: ebony, black Antonyms: hopeful, white
Example Sentence:
A weasel-like mammal of the cold regions of Eurasia has very sable, valuable fur.
9. PUERILE (ADJECTIVE): childish
Synonyms: callow, infantile Antonyms: mature, adult
Example Sentence:
The fireman was scolded for playing puerile pranks on his coworkers.
10. BELLWETHER (NOUN): one that takes the lead or initiative: leader;
Synonyms: forerunner, guide Antonyms: follower
Example Sentence:
The company has long been viewed as a bellwether for the tech market, so analysts are
watching it closely.
