1. STUFFY(ADJECTIVE): Unpleasantly warm and lacking fresh air; having an oppressive or uncomfortable atmosphere; overly formal or old-fashioned in manner.
Synonym: Close , Stifling , Stale
Antonym: Airy , Open , Informal
Example Sentence: His stuffy office, filled with old furniture and heavy curtains, seemed like a relic from a bygone era.
2. CONVOLUTED(ADJECTIVE): Extremely complex and difficult to follow because of intricacy or winding twists.
Synonyms: Involved , Intricate , Tangled
Antonyms: Clear , Uncomplicated , Direct
Example Sentence: The novel had a convoluted plot with numerous twists and turns that kept readers guessing until the end.
3. INTRICATE(ADJECTIVE): Very detailed, complex, and complicated, often with many interconnected parts.
Synonyms: Complicated , Elaborate , Involved
Antonyms: Uncomplicated , Basic , Plain
Example Sentence: The instructions for assembling the furniture were so intricate that many people struggled to put it together.
4. BURGEONING (ADJECTIVE): Growing or expanding rapidly; flourishing or developing quickly.
Synonyms: Thriving , Flourishing , Growing
Antonyms: Contracting , Withering , Stagnating
Example Sentence: The burgeoning tech industry in the city attracted young professionals from around the world.
5. ANTHROPOGENIC (ADJECTIVE): Originating from human activities, particularly those that have an impact on the environment or climate.
Synonyms: Man-made , Human-induced
Antonyms: Inherent , Spontaneous
Example Sentence: The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is largely anthropogenic, resulting from human industrial and agricultural activities.
6. VOCIFEROUS (ADJECTIVE): Characterized by loud, vehement, or insistent outcry; making one's feelings or opinions known in a loud and forceful manner.
Synonyms: Loud , Clamorous , Boisterous
Antonyms: Quiet , Subdued , Silent
Example Sentence: In the heated debate, both sides became increasingly vociferous in defending their positions.
7. PARVENUS (NOUN): People who have recently acquired wealth or status, often lacking the social and cultural refinement associated with their newfound position.
Synonyms: Climbers , Social climbers
Antonyms: Old money , Elites , Gentry
Example Sentence: The parvenus' extravagant display of wealth revealed their insecurity about their newfound social standing.
8. MESSIANIC (ADJECTIVE): Related to or characteristic of a messiah; fervently enthusiastic or passionate about a cause, often to the point of zealotry.
Synonyms: Prophetic , Enthusiastic , Zealous
Antonyms: Skeptical , Cynical , Indifferent
Example Sentence: The messianic prophesies in the ancient texts were believed by many to point to the current political leader.
9. ESPOUSAL (NOUN): The act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life; the act of marrying or being married.
Synonyms: Support , Advocacy , Marriage
Antonyms: Opposition , Divorce , Disapproval
Example Sentence:Their espousal marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to each other.
10. EXPEDIENCY (NOUN): The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; the suitability of an action or means to an end.
Synonyms: Advantage , Practicality , Propriety
Antonyms: Disadvantage , Unsuitability
Example Sentence: The expedience of using a shortcut saved them time, even though it meant trespassing on private property.
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