1. NUGATORY (ADJECTIVE): worthless
Synonyms: insignificant, piddling
Antonyms: competent, adequate
Example Sentence:
Buying the movie tickets was nugatory since we couldn’t reach the movie theatre on time.
2. EXEGESIS (NOUN): detailed explanation
Synonyms: interpretation, analysis Antonyms: succinct, concise
Example Sentence:
Jovan’s exegesis of his latest book, made me realize that I completely misinterpreted the theme.
3. LOOM(VERB): appear, often imposingly
Synonyms: dominate, hover Antonym: abandon, decline
Example Sentence:
The concerns of warmer air and humid surroundings loom large in our small coastal town.
4. POISED (adjective): having self-confidence and self-assurance
Synonyms: confident, self-believing Antonyms: fearful, timid
Example Sentence:
Despite the chaos, the soldier remained poised and calm as he directed the people through the emergency exits.
5. RECKON (VERB): to anticipate a specific thing will occur
Synonyms: surmise, suppose Antonyms: disbelieve, doubt
Example Sentence:
Weather analysts reckon the monsoon is moving south because southern cities are enjoying rains
6. MANUMISSION (NOUN): release from slavery
Synonyms: freedom, emancipation Antonym: slavery, restraint
Example Sentence:
Manumission allowed former slaves to become landowners
7. FRENZY (NOUN): out of control behavior
Synonyms: hysteria, outburst Antonyms: calm, composed
Example Sentence:
James is such a spoilt kid that he would often go into a frenzy when he didn’t get his way.
8. CASTIGATE (ADJECTIVE): to criticize severely
Synonyms: berate, revile Antonyms: appreciate, flatter
Example Sentence:
One cannot castigate students and blame them for their failure if they are not provided with the resources they need.
9. INDELIBLE (ADJECTIVE): difficult to remove or wash erased
Synonyms: indestructible, memorable Antonyms: erasable, temporary
Example sentence:
Mr. Herald will always have an indelible place in all our hearts, as he showed up for help when no one did.
10. ELUCIDATE (VERB): to make easy to understand
Synonyms: explicate, expound Antonyms: obscure, complicate
Example Sentence:
Even if you cannot read the Spanish, the caricatures under the words will elucidate the message.
