1. adieu Definition: (n) a farewell Synonyms: “so long”, good-bye
Antonyms: “hello”, greeting

2. advent Definition: (n) an arrival; a coming into place or view
Synonyms: approach
Antonyms: departure, going away, exodus

3. apex Definition: (n) the highest point, tip
Synonyms: peak, summit, acme, crowning point
Antonyms: bottom, nadir

4. assimilate
Definition: (v) to absorb fully or make one's own; to adopt as one's own
Synonyms: digest, incorporate, blend in

5. bogus Definition: (adj) false, counterfeit
Synonyms: phony, fake, spurious
Antonyms: genuine, authentic

6. exorbitant Definition: (adj) unreasonably high; excessive
Synonyms: extreme, inordinate, overpriced
Antonyms: inexpensive, affordable, reasonable

7. interim
Definition: (n) the time between; adj. temporary, coming between two points in time
Synonyms: interval, interlude, provisional, stop gap

8. inundate
Definition: (v) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
Synonyms: submerge, deluge, swamp

9. malign Definition: (v) to speak evil of, slander; (adj) evil
Synonyms: defame, vilify, badmouth, wicked
Antonyms: praise, commend, kind, benevolent

10. meander
Definition: (v) to wander about, wind about; (n) a sharp turn or twist
Synonyms: ramble, roam,
zigzag, twist

11. metropolis Definition: (n) a large city; the chief city of an area
Synonyms: large urban center
Antonyms: hamlet, village

12. momentous Definition: (adj) very important
Synonyms: consequential, weighty, portentous
Antonyms: inconsequential, trivial, slight, unimportant

13. obstreperous Definition: (adj) noisy, unruly, disorderly
Synonyms: wild, rowdy, uncontrolled, riotous
Antonyms: quiet, well-behaved, docile

14. pensive Definition: (adj) thoughtful; melancholy
Synonyms: dreamy, reflective, contemplative, wistful

15. perilous Definition: (adj) dangerous Synonyms: risky, chancy,
hazardous, unsafe
Antonyms: safe, secure,
harmless

16. shoddy
Definition: (adj) of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship
Synonyms: flimsy, cheap, tacky, imitative
Antonyms: well-made, solid, durable, superior

17. sprightly Definition: (adj) lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful
Synonyms: frisky, peppy, spirited, animate, buoyant
Antonyms: sullen, spiritless, dull morose, sluggish

18. surly Definition: (adj) angry and bad-tempered; rude
Synonyms: gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile
Antonyms: polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial

19. tirade Definition: (n) a long, angry speech, usually very critical
Synonyms: harangue, diatribe, tongue-lashing
The coach’s tirade
is now a ring tone
option.

20. vagrant
Definition: (n) an idle wanderer, tramp; adj. wandering aimlessly
Synonyms: drifter, vagabond, hobo, nomad
Antonyms: stay-at-home, homebody, resident