1. MALLEABLE (ADJECTIVE): pliable
Synonyms: adaptable, flexible
Antonyms: stiff, rigid
Example Sentence:
I wish to see society organized so that it shall be malleable to the general will.
2. ENISLE (VERB): isolate, seclude
Synonyms: cloister, insulate Antonyms: reveal, uncover
Example Sentence:
We cannot, formally, enisle foreign passengers from the rest in airport security.
3. ANTEDILUVIAN (ADJECTIVE): out-of-date; prehistoric
Synonyms: ancient, primitive Antonyms: current, recent
Example Sentence:
I never thought this fighting an antediluvian monster would be such a complicated job.
4. FLOG (VERB): whip, lash
Synonyms: castigate, spank Antonyms: compliment, protect
Example Sentence:
If I can trace a bad word to any man's mouth, I'll flog him till he can't move.
5. PICKLE (NOUN): sticky situation
Synonyms: difficulty, dilemma Antonyms: solution, ease
Example Sentence:
This I had not heard, and in my pickle I went to him to impart my plans and ask advice.
6. MALLET (NOUN): bat, stick
Synonyms: hammer, business
Example Sentence:
He was arrested after hitting someone over the head with his mallet during the hockey game.
7. FLUKE (NOUN): chance occurrence
Synonyms: blessing, fortunate Antonyms: misfortune, plan
Example Sentence:
So sorry for blaming the church for encouraging discrimination against other citizens, when it was obviously a fluke!
8. UPROARIOUS (NOUN): very funny
Synonyms: hilarious, clamorous Antonyms: solemn, unfunny
Example Sentence:
The old man gulped down his uproarious emotions as well as he was able and used the most simple device.
9. DILETTANTE (ADJECTIVE): amateurish
Synonyms: green, rookie Antonyms: professional
Example Sentence:
She did fashion another sandwich of a rugged pattern, but there was a hint of the dilettante in her work.
10. PARCHED (ADJECTIVE): dry
Synonyms: arid, scorched Antonyms: moist, wet
Example Sentence:
It must be a long while since there has been rain, or it would not have been parch.
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