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Ignoramus
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1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN)
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simpleton
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Synonyms
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imbecile, dimwit
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Antonyms
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intellect, prodigy
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Example Sentence
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Our new boss
turned out to be an ignoramus who knew nothing about the business.
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2. BASTION (NOUN)
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fortified place
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Synonyms
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citadel, mainstay
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Antonyms
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vulnerable, weakness
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Example Sentence
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For many
immigrants, our country is seen as a bastion of freedom where they can live
without fear of being wrongly persecuted.
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3. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE)
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informal
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Synonyms
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conversational, vernacular
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Antonym
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stilted, standard
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Example Sentence
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Since John came
from a different state, he had a difficult time understanding the colloquial
language of this place
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4. CEDE (VERB)
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surrender
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Synonyms
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capitulate, hand over
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Antonyms
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hold, maintain
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Example Sentence
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The captain of
our football team was forced to cede control of the team after he failed a
drug test.
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5. GLUTTONY (NOUN)
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desire for food
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Synonyms
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hunger, craving
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Antonyms
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dislike, disinclination
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Example Sentence
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The depressed
teen’s gluttony has made her extremely obese.
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6. REALM(NOUN)
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area of responsibility or rule
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Synonyms
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domain, territory
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Antonyms
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submission, compliance
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Example Sentence
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Technological
innovations are deepening our interest in the realm of computer science.
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7. PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE)
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flavorful
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Synonyms
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lively, interesting
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Antonyms
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bland, flavorless
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Example Sentence
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Jemma’s piquant
personality made her a pleasant companion for all.
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8. SENILITY (NOUN)
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confused or memory loss as a result of old
age
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Synonyms
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decrepitude, dotage
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Antonyms
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youth, adolescence
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Example Sentence
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Keep your
encephalon busy so you stay sharp and reduce the chances of becoming senile.
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9. TRAVESTY (NOUN)
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ridicule
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Synonyms
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satire, mockery
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Antonyms
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seriousness, solemnity
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Example sentence
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A pathetic
travesty of justice is presented when a policeman harasses a citizen.
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10. SUCCOUR (NOUN)
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assistance.
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Synonyms
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help, aid
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Antonyms
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hindrance, obstruction.
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Example Sentence
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Even though Jenny
is reserved, she is never hesitant to offer succor to anyone who needs i
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