1.RAUCOUS (ADJECTIVE): Noisy
Synonyms: discordant, strident
Antonyms: mild, subdued
Example Sentence:
James is interrupted by a raucous yell.
2. ANIMUS (NOUN): Enmity
Synonyms: animosity, antagonism Antonyms: affinity, adoration
Why is there an animus in your mind against him?
3. ABORIGINAL (ADJECTIVE): Ancient
Synonyms: endemic, primitive Antonyms: modern, new
Example Sentence:
The aboriginal inhabitants of Africa had an important influence on their colonial history.
4. PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): Extensive
Synonyms: omnipresent, common Antonyms: uncommon, rare
Example Sentence:
Corruption is a pervasive issue that touches all communities.
5. MENACING (ADJECTIVE): Intimidating
Synonyms: alarming, dangerous Antonyms: unthreatening, aiding
Example Sentence:
Radhika growled in a deep, menacing voice.
6. RUMINATIVE (ADJECTIVE): Thoughtful
Synonyms: absorbed, calculating Antonyms: thoughtless, nonreflecting
Example Sentence:
He is very ruminative in nature.
7. INTREPIDITY (NOUN): Courage
Synonyms: bravery, bravura Antonyms: cowardice, timidity
Example Sentence:
This intrepidity is certainly worth noticing.
8. RAGAMUFFIN (NOUN): Tattered
Synonyms: vagrant, beggar Antonyms: sophisticate, slicker
Example Sentence:
David is a ragamuffin.
9. IDYLLIC (ADJECTIVE): Perfect
Synonyms: bucolic, idealized Antonyms: flawed, imperfect
Example Sentence:
She has an idyllic family.
10. VERBOTEN (ADJECTIVE): not allowed
Synonyms: forbidden, banned Antonyms: allowable, permissible
Example Sentence:
