1. SQUINCH (VERB): spring
Synonyms: bolt, dart
Antonyms: finish, stop
Example Sentence:
The wolves squinch at the sight of their prey and hunt it down.
2. DISCARD (VERB): get rid of
Synonyms: dispose of, throw out Antonyms: keep, acquire
Example Sentence:
He discarded the slow players from the team.
3. EMPHASIZE (VERB): focus attention on
Synonyms: belabor, accentuate Antonyms: understate, play down
Example Sentence:
She emphasized on a lot of important points during the speech.
4. INCOMPETENCE (NOUN): inability to do something successfully
Synonyms: ineffectiveness, inadequacy Antonyms: competence, prowess
Example Sentence:
His incompetence can be seen in his bowling.
5. STIMULATION (NOUN): provocation
Synonyms: stimulant, incitement Antonyms: discouragement, dismay
Example Sentence:
The boss’s stimulation was enough for him to resign.
6. RIGMAROLE (NOUN) : an elaborate or complicated procedure
Synonyms: incoherent, poppycock Antonyms: Possessions, Sense
Example Sentence:
The government's plan to perpetuate itself in office, via the traditional electoral rigmarole, is likely to go ahead.
7. BLANDISH (VERB) : to coax by using flattery
Synonyms: Cajole, Beguile Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage
Example Sentence:
Rachel’s assistant tried to blandish her into accepting the deal.
8. CHIAROSCURO (ADJECTIVE): dark and covered
Synonyms: shaded, shadowy Antonyms: clear, bright
Example Sentence:
It is a sinister work, enhanced by brilliant chiaroscuro lighting, compellingly performed by a superb cast on opening night.
9. OPALESCENT (ADJECTIVE): prismatic
Synonyms: bright, pearly Antonyms: dull, pale
Example Sentence:
If the bead is completely saturated, it retains its opalescent appearance.
10. PANEGYRIC (ADJECTIVE): laudatory
Synonyms: acclamatory, praising Antonyms: blaming, overlooking
Example Sentence:
He looked on his friend admiringly, at this panegyric of the woman he loved.
