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Ignoramus
1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN)
 simpleton
Synonyms
 imbecile, dimwit
Antonyms
 intellect, prodigy
Example Sentence
Our new boss turned out to be an ignoramus who knew nothing about the business.


2. BASTION (NOUN)
 fortified place
Synonyms
 citadel, mainstay
 Antonyms
 vulnerable, weakness
Example Sentence
For many immigrants, our country is seen as a bastion of freedom where they can live without fear of being wrongly persecuted.


3. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE)
 informal
Synonyms
 conversational, vernacular
 Antonym
 stilted, standard
Example Sentence
Since John came from a different state, he had a difficult time understanding the colloquial language of this place


4. CEDE (VERB)
 surrender
Synonyms
 capitulate, hand over
Antonyms
 hold, maintain
Example Sentence
The captain of our football team was forced to cede control of the team after he failed a drug test.


5. GLUTTONY (NOUN)
 desire for food
Synonyms
 hunger, craving
Antonyms
 dislike, disinclination
Example Sentence
The depressed teen’s gluttony has made her extremely obese.


6. REALM(NOUN)
 area of responsibility or rule
Synonyms
 domain, territory
 Antonyms
 submission, compliance
Example Sentence
Technological innovations are deepening our interest in the realm of computer science.


7. PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE)
 flavorful
Synonyms
 lively, interesting
Antonyms
 bland, flavorless
Example Sentence
Jemma’s piquant personality made her a pleasant companion for all.


8. SENILITY (NOUN)
 confused or memory loss as a result of old age
Synonyms
 decrepitude, dotage
 Antonyms
 youth, adolescence
Example Sentence
Keep your encephalon busy so you stay sharp and reduce the chances of becoming senile.


9. TRAVESTY (NOUN)
 ridicule
Synonyms
 satire, mockery
 Antonyms
 seriousness, solemnity
Example sentence
A pathetic travesty of justice is presented when a policeman harasses a citizen.


10. SUCCOUR (NOUN)
 assistance.
Synonyms
 help, aid
Antonyms
 hindrance, obstruction.
Example Sentence
Even though Jenny is reserved, she is never hesitant to offer succor to anyone who needs i


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