- ANOMALY (NOUN): something unexpected
Synonyms: rarity, aberration
Antonyms: standard, regularity
Example Sentence: Sam has a history of failing classes so his good grades were a welcomed anomaly.
- ACUMEN (NOUN): ability to understand and reason
Synonyms: ingenuity, wisdom
Antonyms: ineptness, obtuseness
Example Sentence: Jeff’s business acumen, along with his computer skills, made him an asset to the software company.
- MOROSE (ADJECTIVE): gloomy
Synonyms: sullen, depressed
Antonyms: joyful, pleasant
Example Sentence: After their team lost the football match, the disappointed fans looked morose
- KINDLE (VERB): arouse feelings
Synonyms: provoke, arouse
Antonyms: dampen, calm
Example Sentence: Jemma hoped the candles and wine would kindle her son to relax after a rough day at work.
- LEVITY (NOUN): light heartedness
Synonyms: funniness, hilarity
Antonyms: gloom, gravity
Example Sentence: Mr. Wilson was never too stern and always used levity in his classes to make the students comfortable.
- TRITE (ADJECTIVE): unoriginal or lacking in importance
Synonyms: silly, banal
Antonyms: relevant, impressive
Example Sentence: I tend to avoid trite conversations at meetings because they are lethargic
- SPITEFUL (ADJECTIVE): hateful
Synonyms: vicious, malicious
Antonyms: friendly, affectionate
Example Sentence: With a spiteful look on the stranger’s face, Lean knew she was in danger.
- COVETOUS (ADJECTIVE): greedy
Synonyms: desirous, avaricious
Antonyms: generous, benevolent
Example Sentence: Augustus was known for his wise methods of governance despite his covetous and cruel nature.
- SUPPLE (ADJECTIVE): flexible
Synonyms: bendable, agile
Antonyms: rigid, brittle
Example sentence: Clay starts out a supple substance, but once molded and dried, it creates beautiful things.
- INIMICAL (ADJECTIVE): not friendly
Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Antonyms: favorable, friendly
Example Sentence: As long as India and Pakistan remain inimical, there won’t ever be peace between the two countries.
