1. PORTEND (VERB): foreshadow, indicateSynonyms: augur, predict Antonyms: surpress, refrainExample Sentence:Well, the polls have started to come, and they portend total disaster.

2. PITHY (ADJECTIVE) : brief, to the pointSynonyms: concise, cogent Antonyms: lengthy, wordyExample Sentence:She was always alert to what was going on, and her comments were pithy and to the point.

3. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): plunderingSynonyms: ferocious, greedy Antonyms: satisfied, contentedExample Sentence:The jury found it easier to see her as the rapacious sinner than as the beautiful blue-eyed saint.

4. RENEGADE (NOUN): rebelliousSynonyms: reactionary, radical Antonyms: passive, submissiveExample 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; gloomySynonyms: depressed, despondent Antonyms: cheerful, happyExample Sentence:Levy is wide-shouldered and tight-suited, with careful hair and a saturnine expression.

6. TENEBROUS (ADJECTIVE) : dark, ominousSynonyms: ambiguous , dingy Antonyms: inviting, lightExample Sentence:The Republicans, however, sat with tenebrous expressions that matched the black curtain hiding their legs.

7. TANGY (ADJECTIVE): sharp, spicySynonyms: peppery, appetizing Antonyms: dull, tastelessExample Sentence:Instead, give me tangy warm fruit, buttery crisp crust, and a creamy cold scoop of something on top.

8. POACH (VERB): infringe upon; trespassSynonyms: smuggle, intrude Antonyms: give, receiveExample 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, requestExample Sentence:But he loved that repartee, and quite often people were the object of it.

10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentativeSynonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: agreeable, peacefulExample Sentence:But mixed with that portion of truth is a larger portion of polemic and apologetic.

1. TRAILBLAZING (VERB): to be pioneering or innovating in a field or subjectSynonyms: innovative, revolutionary Antonyms: conservativeExample Sentence:Davis, no slave to traditional values, sees herself as a trailblazing madam.

2. DIURNAL (ADJECTIVE) : occurring every day; during the daySynonyms: constantly, day-to-day Antonyms: unusual, irregularExample Sentence:Furthermore, he said, some insects are particularly sensitive to changes in diurnal variations.

3. WANDERLUST (NOUN): journeySynonyms: driving, excursion Antonyms: halt, inactivityExample Sentence:With the watch, wanderlust found a way to cover costs and ensure a varied and trustworthy clientele.

4. CHORE (NOUN): a small or odd job; routine task.Synonyms: duty, work Antonyms: happiness, peaceExample Sentence:Instead of a chore, choose something you love so you absolutely look forward to it.

5. OUST (VERB): expel, get rid ofSynonyms: depose, dethrone Antonyms: hire, placeExample Sentence:But when you try to oust the queen, you better be successful, lest she decides to relegate you to oblivion.

6. TEEM (VERB) : be abundant, fullSynonyms: brim , overflow Antonyms: retreat , lackExample Sentence:If the past eight months were full of international thrills, the next ones are more likely to teem with spills.

7. GAUGE (NOUN): measure, standardSynonyms: benchmark, indicator Antonyms: estimate, extremeExample Sentence:His tone was unassuming, but his gaze was intent, as if he was trying to gauge if she recognized him or not.

8. MUSTER (NOUN): gatheringSynonyms: assembly, convention Antonyms: scatter, separateExample Sentence:It took all I could muster to hold it together.

9. SWAGGER (VERB): show off; walk pompouslySynonyms: bluster, gloat Antonyms: be modest, deprecateExample Sentence:They had the swagger and the confidence that a powerhouse program deserved.

10. NICHE (NOUN): place all one's ownSynonyms: alcove, slot Antonyms: closure, solidExample Sentence:The statues of God were placed in the beautiful niche that was created in the wall meant to display them.