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1. RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): obstinately uncooperative attitude
Synonyms: disobedient, obstinate
Antonyms: compliant, agreeable
Example Sentence:
Since his recalcitrant client was not following instructions, the lawyer had a hard time preparing a solid defense.
2. EQUANIMITY (NOUN): calmness and composure
Synonyms: aplomb, serenity Antonyms: agitation, excitement
Example Sentence:
You are clearly meeting your challenges with equanimity and good humor.
3. ARCANE (ADJECTIVE): hidden, secret
Synonyms: esoteric, impenetrable Antonyms: common, known
Example Sentence:
The topic is a bit arcane, and takes some explaining to get readers up to speed to appreciate it.
4. SUBVERSIVE (ADJECTIVE): rebellious, destructive
Synonyms: riotous, incendiary Antonyms: loyal, obedient
Example Sentence:
The Interior Minister said that subversive forces bent on overthrowing democracy were behind the protests.
5. AMUCK (ADVERB): crazily
Synonyms: berserk, madly Antonyms: calmly, normally
Example Sentence:
When the nightclub caught fire, persons present there ran amuck, blocking the exits.
6. JUXTAPOSITION (NOUN) : the act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison.
Synonyms: nearness, proximity Antonyms: distance, remoteness
Example Sentence:
The interior designer admired my juxtaposition of the yellow couch and green table.
7. BOODLE (VERB): cheat
Synonyms: loot, plunder Antonyms: give, receive
Example Sentence:
The trial juries to pats up on the boodle cases in the courts must do their duty under the law.
8. INIQUITY (NOUN): wickedness or sin
Synonyms: offense, misdeed Antonyms: morality, virtue
Example Sentence:
It implies a protest against the iniquity of society and the harshness of fate.
9. GRUFF (ADJECTIVE): Rough or stern in manner or speech
Synonyms: surly, brusque Antonyms: tactful, polite
Example Sentence:
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
10. EVINCE (VERB): to show, reveal
Synonyms: manifest, display Antonyms: conceal, cover
Example Sentence:
Christopher’s hand-wringing and nail-biting evince how nervous he is about the upcoming English test.
