1. PORTEND (VERB): foreshadow, indicate
Synonyms: augur, predict Antonyms: surpress, refrain
Example Sentence:
Well, the polls have started to come, and they portend total disaster.
2. PITHY (ADJECTIVE) : brief, to the point
Synonyms: concise, cogent Antonyms: lengthy, wordy
Example Sentence:
She was always alert to what was going on, and her comments were pithy and to the point.
3. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): plundering
Synonyms: ferocious, greedy Antonyms: satisfied, contented
Example Sentence:
The jury found it easier to see her as the rapacious sinner than as the beautiful blue-eyed saint.
4. RENEGADE (NOUN): rebellious
Synonyms: reactionary, radical Antonyms: passive, submissive
Example Sentence:
The Russian president mocked American and European claims that he was conducting some sort of renegade power play in Crimea.
5. SATURNINE (ADJECTIVE): sluggish in temperament; gloomy
Synonyms: depressed, despondent Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence:
Levy is wide-shouldered and tight-suited, with careful hair and a saturnine expression.
6. TENEBROUS (ADJECTIVE) : dark, ominous
Synonyms: ambiguous , dingy Antonyms: inviting, light
Example Sentence:
The Republicans, however, sat with tenebrous expressions that matched the black curtain hiding their legs.
7. TANGY (ADJECTIVE): sharp, spicy
Synonyms: peppery, appetizing Antonyms: dull, tasteless
Example Sentence:
Instead, give me tangy warm fruit, buttery crisp crust, and a creamy cold scoop of something on top.
8. POACH (VERB): infringe upon; trespass
Synonyms: smuggle, intrude Antonyms: give, receive
Example Sentence:
Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through.
9. REPARTEE (NOUN): a quick, witty reply.
Synonyms: banter, sparring Antonyms: question, request
Example Sentence:
But he loved that repartee, and quite often people were the object of it.
10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: agreeable, peaceful
Example Sentence:
But mixed with that portion of truth is a larger portion of polemic and apologetic.
Synonyms: augur, predict Antonyms: surpress, refrain
Example Sentence:
Well, the polls have started to come, and they portend total disaster.
2. PITHY (ADJECTIVE) : brief, to the point
Synonyms: concise, cogent Antonyms: lengthy, wordy
Example Sentence:
She was always alert to what was going on, and her comments were pithy and to the point.
3. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): plundering
Synonyms: ferocious, greedy Antonyms: satisfied, contented
Example Sentence:
The jury found it easier to see her as the rapacious sinner than as the beautiful blue-eyed saint.
4. RENEGADE (NOUN): rebellious
Synonyms: reactionary, radical Antonyms: passive, submissive
Example Sentence:
The Russian president mocked American and European claims that he was conducting some sort of renegade power play in Crimea.
5. SATURNINE (ADJECTIVE): sluggish in temperament; gloomy
Synonyms: depressed, despondent Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence:
Levy is wide-shouldered and tight-suited, with careful hair and a saturnine expression.
6. TENEBROUS (ADJECTIVE) : dark, ominous
Synonyms: ambiguous , dingy Antonyms: inviting, light
Example Sentence:
The Republicans, however, sat with tenebrous expressions that matched the black curtain hiding their legs.
7. TANGY (ADJECTIVE): sharp, spicy
Synonyms: peppery, appetizing Antonyms: dull, tasteless
Example Sentence:
Instead, give me tangy warm fruit, buttery crisp crust, and a creamy cold scoop of something on top.
8. POACH (VERB): infringe upon; trespass
Synonyms: smuggle, intrude Antonyms: give, receive
Example Sentence:
Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through.
9. REPARTEE (NOUN): a quick, witty reply.
Synonyms: banter, sparring Antonyms: question, request
Example Sentence:
But he loved that repartee, and quite often people were the object of it.
10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: agreeable, peaceful
Example Sentence:
But mixed with that portion of truth is a larger portion of polemic and apologetic.
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